Adult Leadership

Adult Leaders 

Troop Committee Members and Adult Leaders are essential to the functioning of the troop. This rewarding experience allows adult volunteers to plan and participate in troop activities, and to participate in the day-to-day operations of the troop. Troop Committee positions have varied responsibilities that fit with a wide variety of talents and skills.

Training expectations: Troop Committee Members and Adult Leaders must have current Youth Protection Training. For some positions, additional training is required. 

Scoutmaster

With the aid of the Assistant Scout Masters, is responsible for the safe and educational execution of activities and events / Leads weekly meetings / Leads monthly PLC meetings. Assures that all duties and responsibilities are filled and carried out by appropriate scouts and volunteer parents / Attends monthly Council meetings. / Attends monthly Troop Committee meetings.

Assistant Scoutmaster

Assist Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader in running meetings / assist scouts with advancement / Organize and attend at least two monthly campouts/travel events / Organize and attend at least one monthly local activity event.

Assistant Scoutmaster OA Advisor 

Assist Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader in running meetings / assist scouts with advancement / Organize and attend at least two monthly campouts/travel events / Organize and attend at least one monthly local activity event.

Troop Committee Chair Chairs monthly Troop Committee meetings / Acts as a liaison with church sponsoring organization and with District Council / Prepares and submits annual charter and collects annual fees.

Troop Committee

The troop committee is a cross between a board of directors and a parent support group. It sets troop policies and handles administrative functions, allowing the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters to focus on working directly with the Scouts.

Chartered Organization Representative

The Chartered Organization Representative (COR) is the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is also the organization’s contact with the District Committee and the Local Council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one unit, one representative serves them all. The Chartered Organization Representative appoints the Unit Committee Chairman.