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​ADULT LEADERSHIP

Qualifications To Serve As A Adult Leader

 

Adults citizens, or adult non-citizens who reside within the country, may register with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity if they agree to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.

 

All leaders must be 21 years of age or older, except assistant Scoutmasters, assistant den leaders, assistant Cubmasters, assistant Webelos den leaders, and assistant Varsity Scout coaches, who must be 18 or older.

 

Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.

 

Youth Protection Training (YPT) is the formal instruction of the BSA's youth protection guidelines. It is required for non-Venturing adult leaders before the time of recharter, new non-Venturing leaders before they submit their application for registration, and other specific BSA volunteers. Training is valid for two years from the date of completion. An online version of Youth Protection Training Course is available at MyScouting.Org; a member ID in not required to take this course.

 

Scoutmaster
 

The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts to help them create the program for the troop. The Scoutmaster trains boy leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching, and support.

 

"I had stipulated that the position of Scoutmaster was to be neither that of a schoolmaster nor of a commander Officer, but rather that of an elder brother among his boys, not detached or above them individually, able to inspire their efforts and to suggest new diversions when his finger on their pulse told him the attraction of any present craze was wearing off."  

 --Robert Baden-Powell, Lessons from the Varsity of Life, 1933

 

Resposabilities:

 

  • Trains and guides boy leaders.

  • Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.

  • Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

  • Can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years of age.

  • Is appointed by the head of the chartered organization.

The Patrol Method


There is a time proven way to run a Troop. It is called the "Patrol Method". The Troop is "Boy Led", that being said the boys are to lead. The Boy Scouts have a proven method of seeing to it the boys have the best possible system of leadership. The Boy Scouts have established a command structure that encourages problem solving and team work among the boys. With their Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides and every other boy doing their job, the Patrols and ultimately the whole Troop will come together and get everything needed done. If, there is a failure to function, then the boys will find a solution and learn by their mistakes.  

 

"Some Scoutmasters have struggled with the idea of allowing boys to lead the troop. They wonder whether a boy of 12 can keep a patrol in order or if a 14-year-old senior patrol leaders can organize and manage a successful troop meeting. In the short term it might seem easier for adults to make all of the decisions and direct the action. However when you invest your energy in training boys to run the show, you will find that you can watch with great satisfaction as junior leaders thrive in fulfilling the responsibilities they have been given."

-Scoutmasters Handbook Pg 12

TROOP 28 PRESENTS :

The Patrol Method

The Patrol Method is not one of the methods the BSA uses,

IT IS THE ONLY METHOD!

 

Assistant Scoutmaster
 

  • This is the only troop adult leader position for adults age 18-20.

  • Assist the Scoutmaster as directed

  • Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.

  • Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

  • Can be male or female, but must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Is appointed by the Scoutmaster and approved by the Troop Committee Chair.

  • Abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law.

  • Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle

  • All volunteers are expected to complete Youth Protection training.

 

Troop Committee Chairperson

 

  • Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated and completed.

  • Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster.

  • See that unit leaders and committee members have training opportunities.

  • Interpret national and local policies to the unit.

  • Work closely with the Scoutmaster in preparing Troop Committee meeting agendas.

  • Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly unit committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.

  • Ensure unit representation at monthly roundtables.

  • Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp membership.

  • Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.

  • Plan the charter presentation program.
Troop Committee Members

 

The Troop Committee consists of concerned parents and citizens that have many different roles within the Troop Organization. Each Position is important and is required for a well run Troop.

Please consider taking on one of these vital positions.

 

Troop Secretary

 

  • Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.

  • Handle publicity.

  • Prepare a family newsletter of troop/team/crew events and activities.

  • Conduct the troop/team/crew resource survey.

  • Plan for family night programs and family activities.

  • At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

Troop Treasurer

 

  • Handle all troop/team/crew funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster/Team Coach/Crew Advisor and authorization of the unit committee.

  • Maintain the unit’s checking and savings accounts.

  • Train and supervise the troop Scribe, Team Secretary or Crew Treasurer in record keeping.

  • Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book.

  • Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.

  • Supervise the camp savings plan.

  • Lead in the preparation of the annual troop/team/crew budget.

  • Lead the Friends of Scouting campaign.

  • Report to the unit committee at each meeting.

  • Receive unit income each week from the troop scribe, team secretary or crew treasurer.

 

Advancement Chairperson

 

  • "A basic goal should be for each Scout to advance a rank during the year."

  • "New Scouts should earn their First Class rank during their first year in the troop."

  • Boards of Review - "When reviewed monthly by the troop committee, Scouts will recognize the importance of Scout advancement."

  • "Troops should conduct boards of review for Scouts who are not advancing."

  • "A minimum of four formal courts of honor a year (one every three months) should be held to formally recognize the Scouts in the troop."

  • "Presentation of merit badges and rank badges should not await these courts of honor;"

  • "...Awards and badges should be presented at the next meeting after they have been earned. Scouts are recognized again at a formal court of honor."

  • "Each troop is responsible for keeping its own records and reporting advancement to the local council service center. This is done on an Advancement Report form."

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