Troop 95 Jr. Leader Duties
SPL - Senior Patrol Leader ASPL - Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
PL - Patrol Leader APL - Assistant Patrol Leader
TG - Troop Guide S - Troop Scribe
I - Instructor QM - Quartermaster
CA - Chaplain Aide DC - Den Chief
L - Librarian H - Historian
JASM - Junior Assistant Scoutmaster


Duties of the Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster
·Provides hints and tips for the SPL and ASPL. 
·Help SPL and ASPL as required to manage the Troop meeting. 

·Provide help with maintaining discipline. 

·Provide leadership in carrying out troop activities.
Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.
·Carry out special assignments as directed by the Scoutmaster. 
·Support the SPL and the ASPL in their assignments. 

·Advise other junior leaders in their responsibilities.
Keep others informed.
·Call the SPL at least once each week to pass along information and check on preparations for meetings and activities
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Preside at all Troop meetings, events, activities and the annual Troop Planning Workshop.
·Have an agenda and backup plan for each meeting or event. 
·Call people responsible for program items and remind them of their responsibility. 

·Conduct the meeting or event and direct the activities of other Junior Leaders and Scouts. 

·Notify the ASPL if you are going to be absent from a meeting or event.
Chair the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC).
·Issue an agenda before the PLC so all can properly prepare for the meeting. 
·Conduct the PLC in an orderly fashion and stick to the agenda. During the meeting do the following: 

·Review the detailed program for the next month. 

·Plan the following month’s program in detail. 

·Assign responsibilities for each program item. 

·Discuss the 2-month additional look ahead. 
Appoint leadership positions with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
·Before making any assignments, find out which Scouts need leadership positions for advancement. 
·Make selections based on above and Scouts experience and dependability.
Assign duties and responsibilities to other leaders
·Delegate responsibilities throughout the Junior Leader Staff.
Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
·Participate in the Troop Junior Leader Training sessions. 
·Give the Patrol Leaders and their Assistants helpful hints and encouragement in carrying out their duties.
Keep others informed.
·Call the JASM to confer on upcoming program items. 
·Call the ASPL each week to check they are following up on their assignments and communicate program information.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing Troop 95 activities.
·Working with the PLC, develop the detailed program plans for all Troop activities. 
·Type up detailed programs plan for each month and distribute to the Troop. 

·Provide assistance and leadership to the Troop Instructors.
Help with leading the meetings and activities as called upon by the SPL.
·Make sure the Instructors know what assignments they have been given by the staff. 
·Help the SPL conduct the meetings and activities and help maintain discipline.
Take over troop leadership in the absence of the SPL.
·Take over the responsibilities of the SPL in his absence.
Function as a member of the PLC.
·Attend all PLC meetings so that you can inform all of the upcoming program. 
·Take notes of program ideas presented at the PLC. 

·Make a list of the things you and the Instructors are assigned.
Keep others informed.
·Call the SPL to confer on upcoming program items. 
·Call the Instructors each week to check they are following up on their assignments and communicate program information.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Patrol Leader
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
·Have at least six patrol activities each year 
·Use patrol corners during Troop meetings to make decisions and get informed.
Assigns patrol members a job and help them succeed.
·Make sure your patrol has an APL, scribe, quartermaster, grub master and cheer master. 
·Make up duty rosters for campouts and post them on your patrol box.
Represent the patrol at the PLC and Troop Planning Workshop.
·Attend all PLC meetings and the Troop Planning Workshop. 
·Keep a list of what your patrol member’s need for advancement. 

·Know what your patrol members would like to do.
Develop patrol spirit.
·Have your patrol flag at all troop and patrol activities. 
·Have a patrol yell.
Keep others informed.
·Call the patrol members each week to check they are following up on their assignments and communicate program information. 
·Be sure to let your APL know if you are going to be absent so he can fill in for you. Make sure he knows what is supposed to happen and what responsibilities the patrol has.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Assistant Patrol Leader
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Assist the Patrol Leader in the following:
·Planning and leading patrol meetings and activities. 

·Keeping the patrol members informed. 

·Preparing your patrol to take part in Troop activities.
·Assist your patrol leader by following through on assigned duties. 
·Keep informed. Make sure you know what is going on so you can help out.
Assume responsibilities of the patrol leader in his absence
·Know what the Patrol Leader is suppose to do and fill in for him when he is absent.
Represent the patrol at the PLC in the absence of the Patrol Leader.
·In the absence of your Patrol Leader, represent and vote for your patrol at the PLC.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
·Make sure you know what you are supposed to do and do it well. 
·Help whenever you can to maintain discipline.
Keep others informed.
·Talk to the Patrol Leader each week before the meeting and make any necessary preparations to help the patrol operate.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Troop Guide
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Help Scouts meet advancement requirements through First Class.
·Work with the ASPL (Programs) to develop and implement First Class Emphasis programs for new Scouts.
Guide new Scouts through early Troop experiences to help become comfortable in the Troop and the outdoors.
·Help new Scouts become familiar with the way things are done in Troop 95.
Advise new Patrol Leaders of his duties and responsibilities regarding new Scouts.
·Help the new Patrol Leaders train their patrols so they can effectively operate.
Attend the PLC meetings with new Patrol Leaders.
·Help new Patrol Leaders to prepare for the PLC.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
·Make sure you know what you are supposed to do and do it well. 
·Help whenever you can to maintain discipline.
Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older 
·Make sure older Scouts don’t take advantage of the new scouts. 
Keep others informed.
·Talk to the new Patrol Leader each week to check they are following up on their assignments, to get information and feedback and to communicate program information. 
·See if there is anything you can do to help him out.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Troop Scribe
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Record attendance.
·Make a written record of attendance of each Troop meeting and Troop event and make sure the Advancement Chairman gets a copy for the Troop records. 
·If you are going to miss a meeting or event, make sure that you have someone else record attendance for you. 
Attend and keep a log of PLC meetings.
·Keep a written record of each PLC meeting. 
·Distribute copies of the PLC log at the Troop meeting immediately following the PLC.
Record advancement in Troop records.
·In Troop 95, the Patrol Leaders and the individual Scouts are responsible for getting advancement information to the Advancement Chairman. 
·Provide the Advancement Chairman with the names of Scouts who earn things like Totin’ Chip and Firm’n Chip.
Work with appropriate Troop Committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.
·Help the Advance Chairman to keep the Troop records orderly and complete. 
·Help the Camping committee with attendance and collection of camping fees prior to a Troop event.
Keep others informed.
·Meet with the Advancement Chairman at every meeting to assist in keeping the records complete and orderly. 
·Meet with Camping committee member in charge of the months’ event and assist when called upon.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Troop Historian
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the Troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays or information files.
·Make a scrapbook of Troop activities and keep it up to date. 
·Make sure that some takes pictures at every Troop event. 

·Maintain the Troop record archive with things such as Quality Unit awards and Troop recharter certificates. 

·Display Troop memorabilia at all Courts of Honor.
Take care of Troop trophies and keepsakes.
·Collect all troop awards and keep them in a safe place. 
·Collect Troop flag banners.
Keep information about Troop alumni.
·Make a scrapbook about Troop alumni, especially Eagle Scouts.
Keep others informed.
·Talk with the SPL and ASPL each week to update them on your progress.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Troop Instructors
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the Troop or patrols.
·Take on assignments from the staff to provide skills instruction at Troop meetings and on campouts. 
Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment. 
·Study carefully the skill to be taught. 
·Use resources that are available, for example: 

·Boy Scout Handbook 

·Boy Scout Field book 

·Merit Badge books 

·Woods Wisdom 

·Other library resources 

·Write down your instructional plan. 

·Make sure you have all the necessary equipment. Be Prepared.
Keep others informed.
·Talk with the ASPL (Programs) each week to be sure of your assignments. Tell him if you are having trouble preparing for your instructional assignments.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Troop Quartermaster
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Keep records of patrol and Troop equipment.
·Keep an inventory of Troop equipment. 
·Keep a record of equipment checked out. 

·Use a checklist to make sure that all the necessary equipment is taken on a campout. 

·Conduct a physical inventory at the beginning and end of your tenure.
Keep equipment in good repair.
·Make sure the Troop equipment is properly stored when returned. 
·Identify all items that need repair and inform the SPL and the Assistant Scoutmaster in charge of equipment.
Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
·Check out patrol and Troop equipment from the Troop inventory. 
·Inspect all equipment to be sure it is in good repair before returning it to the Troop inventory. 

·If Troop equipment is mistreated or damaged, make sure the responsible person provides for repair.
Keep others informed.
·Talk with the SPL and the Assistant Scoutmaster in charge of equipment each week to discuss equipment items of importance. 
·Make a list of any needed equipment repairs and give the information to the Assistant Scoutmaster. 

·Suggest new or replacement items.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Chaplain Aide
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Keep Troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when planning activities.
·Participate in the annual Troop Planning Workshop meeting.
Assist chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting religious needs of Troop members while on activities.
·Provide a religious service on campouts.
Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.
·Lead invocation at Courts of Honor.
Tell Troop members about religious emblem program of their faith.
·Give an instructional presentation about the religious awards once per year at a Troop meeting.
Keep others informed.
·Meet with the ASPL (Programs) regularly to find out which upcoming activities are going to need your participation.
Set a good example.
·Be the first to reflect the scout sign. 
·Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

·Exhibit good self-discipline. 

·Have a good attendance record. 

·Meet your obligations on time and in full effort.
Wear the uniform correctly.
·Always conform to the Troop 95 uniform policy as outlined in Policy and Procedures.
Show Scout Spirit
·Use the Scout Oath and Law as an everyday guideline and expect that other Scouts will do the same. 
·Actively participate in the activities of Troop 95 and set an example for the other Scouts to follow.


Duties of the Den Chief
Duties
What it means in Troop 95
Serves as the activity assistant at den meetings.
·Attend Troop 95 Den Chief Training and if possible attend the Council Den Chief Conference. 
·Attend all den and pack meetings of the den to which you are assigned. 

·Help the Den Leader conduct the meeting and keep order.
Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.
·Call the Den Leader to find out what is expected of you. 
·At each meeting, find out what you need to do to assist the Den Leader.
If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, prepare the boys to join Boy Scouting.