Qualifications:

Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA. One of these members is designated as troop committee chair.

Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can be divided among the members. Although troops can and do operate with a minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally ensures a stronger, more stable troop and is better able to perform all the required functions to ensure a successful troop program. It is also a way of involving more troop families in meaningful service to the troop.

Responsibilities:

Regardless of the size of the troop committee, these responsibilities must be performed:

• Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of troop leadership.
• Recruit the Scoutmaster and one or more assistant Scoutmaster, with the chartered organization's approval.
• Provide adequate and safe facilities for troop meetings.
• Coordinate the troop's program and the chartered organization's program through the chartered organization representative.
• Help with troop charter renewal.
• Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming.
• Supervise finances and equipment.
• Work closely with the Scoutmaster.
• Ensure that all Scouts receive a year-round, quality program.
• Complete troop committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position.
• Conduct, with the help of the Scoutmaster, periodic training for parents and guardians.
• Cooperate wit h other Scouting units.

A strong troop committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and reregistration. The troop committee chair decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments.

Responsibilities:

The troop committee chair's job is to:

• Maintain a close relationship with the Chartered Organization Representative, keeping this key person informed of the needs of the troop that must be brought to the attention of the organization or the district.
• Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations.
• Confer with the Scoutmaster on policy matters relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.
• Supervise troop committee operation by
  • Calling and presiding at troop leaders' meetings.
  • Assigning duties to committee members.
  • Planning for troop charter review, roundup, and re-registration.
  • Approving bills before payment by the troop treasurer.
• Conduct the annual troop program planning conference and troop leaders' meetings.
• Complete troop committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position.
• Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters as needed.
• Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe facilities for troop meetings.
• Cooperate with the Scout Master on council-approved money-earning projects so the troop can earn money for materials and equipment.
• Manage finances through adequate financial records along side with treasure.
• Maintain adequate troop records
• take care of troop locations changes.
• Monitor the Quartermaster in the maintenance of gear
• If the Scout Master is unable to serve, assume active direction of the troop until a successor is recruited and registered.
• Appoint a committee member to be responsible for Youth Protection training.
• Provide a training program for adult family members.
• monitor the recruitment chair and his needs a strong troop-pack relationships.
• Work closely with the Recruitment chair and other troop and pack leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
• Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.
• Support the policies of the BSA.

Qualifications:

Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is a member of the chartered organization other than the unit leader or assistant unit leader. Is appointed by the chartered organ

ization to serve as its official Scouting representative and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

Responsibilities:

The Secretaries responsibilities are to:

• Keep informed of all Boy Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to help leaders function effectively. Help new Scout leaders by telling them what resources are available.
• Ensure the Advancement Chair is keeping all troop records with Troop Master Software.
• Ensure Advancement chair keeps information on membership, leadership, attendance, and advancement.
• Maintain an inventory of Troop property and coordinate this list with the Troop Quartermaster..
• Handle correspondence for the Troop. This may include writing letters of appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the local council service center.
• Keep notes on business conducted at Troop leaders' meetings. Record only key items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the troop.
• Notify leaders of troop leaders' meetings and other activities.
• Provide Troop leaders with records and forms for meetings.

Qualifications:

Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is a member of the chartered organization other than the unit leader or assistant unit leader. Is appointed by the chartered organization to serve as its official Scouting representative and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA

Responsibilities:

The Recruitment chairman's responsibilities are to

• Work along side with the Troop Den Chiefs, of the different Packs
• Help the incoming parents of new scouts
• manage the scout registration paper work needed.
• Work with troop committee members to promote recruitment plans.
• Review with the m the Scout requirements and "Parent Guide" in their son's handbook. Emphasize the part that the family plays in their son's advancement. Stress parent/guardian participation at all troop functions and see that new families are introduced and feel welcome at troop meetings.
• Work with the Scout Master and Troop committee to develop and carry out a plan for year-round membership growth.
• Work with the Scout Master and Troop committee to see that advancement happens in a timely manner.
• Follow up on Boy Scout dropouts to help return them to full, active membership.

Responsibilities:

The Troop Treasurer's responsibilities are to:

• Help the Troop committee and Scoutmaster establish a sound financial program for the troop with a troop budget plan.
• Open or maintain a bank account in the Troop's name and arrange for all transactions to be signed by any two of the following: Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer.
• Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget allowances, and pay bills by check. The troop committee chair should approve bills before payment.
• Collect dues from Scout Leaders at the Troop's leaders' meeting, preferably in sealed envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of Scoutmasters. Give receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account.
• Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under the proper budget item in the finance section Troopmaster Ledger Software. Credit each Boy Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records with those of the Scout leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing a coordinated record-keeping system in the troop.
• Be responsible for thrift training within the troop. Encourage each adult leader to explain the troop financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.
• On the request of Scout Masters, sympathetically counsel with a boy who does not pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the boy is unable to pay, work out a plan with the Scoutmaster and Troop Committee so that the boy can earn dues.
• Periodically report on the troop's financial condition at the monthly Troop leaders' meeting. Make regular monthly reports to the Troop committee at the Troop leaders' meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirable on the financial condition of the troop.
• Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
• Gui de the troop in conducting council-approved troop money-earning projects.

Responsibilities:

The Advancement Chairman's responsibilities are to:

• Have a working knowledge of the Boy Scout advancement plans.
• Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies.
• Train parents, guardians, and troop committee members in ways to stimulate Boy Scout advancement.
• Assist Pack Committee Chairman and Cub Master for Webelos graduation ceremonies.
• Store all advancment information in Troop Master Software and present it to Scoutmaster for review.
• Regi ster all advanement with council and ensure the correct information has been recorded by Council.
• Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement.
• Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement ceremonies more effective.
• Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.

Responsibilities:

The Outings Chairman's responsibilities are to:

• Help the Scout Master and Assistant Scout Masters plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
• Arrange for prop erty, fire, and tour permits when required.
• Locate new camping, backpacking and High Adventure areas.
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
• Plan first aid for emergencies.
• Help arrange for equipment, as needed.
• Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming.
• Plan outings to help the troop qualify for National Camping Awards.
• Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping. Ensure that at least two adults have completed Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS).
• Help promote Summer camp and resident camp opportunities.
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they are implemented.
• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Boy Scouting.
• Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
• MAKE SURE THE TREK LEADER HAS THE TREK BOOK AT LEAST 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE OUTING