Troop 352 Leadership Positions
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SENIOR PATROL LEADER |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 6 months. May run for second term only if uncontested
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Positions: One
Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. During his tenure as senior patrol leader the Scout is not a member of a patrol.
Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend to all troop functions as close as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: Star Class or higher
Experience: Previous service as ASPL, or PL
Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 85% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Appoints Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, subject to approval of Scoutmaster.
Runs all troop meetings, events, and activities.
Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting.
Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders.
Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.