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Troop Committee Training

Scout Oath or PromiseOn my honor I will do my bestTo do my duty to God and my countryAnd to obey the Scout law;To help other people at all times;To keep myself physically strong,Mentally awake,And morally straight.

Scout LawA Scout is:

TrustworthyLoyalHelpfulFriendlyCourteousKind

ObedientCheerfulThriftyBraveCleanReverent

Scout Motto

Be Prepared

Scout Slogan

Do a good turn daily

Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America

Adventure, Learning, Challenge, Responsibility –

The promise of Scouting is all this and more.Are you ready for the adventure to begin?

Boy Scout AimsGrowth in moral strength and characterParticipating citizenshipDevelopment of physical, mental, and emotional

fitness

Boy Scout MethodsIdeals

Scout oathLaw MottoSlogan

PatrolsPeer groupsElected representationActivities

OutdoorsAll outdoor programs

AdvancementSelf-relianceAbility to help othersChallenge

Adult AssociationImageRole modelExample

Personal Growth Good turnService ProjectsReligious Emblems

Leadership DevelopmentLeadership skills and practiceCitizenship

UniformCommitment to aimsIdentity

The Organization of ScoutingAdministrationNational CouncilRegionLocal CouncilScouting districtChartered organization

Adult LeadersDistrict CommitteeUnit CommissionerTroop CommitteeParents

Youth LeadersThe patrol leaders’ councilYouth leadersPatrolsThe Scout

The Big Picture

Your piece ofThe puzzle

The Role of the Troop Committee

Mission Statement

The troop committee, which is the troops Board of Directors, supports the troops adult and

youth leaders in delivering a quality program to the troops Scouts


Advise the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Scouting and the chartered organization


Assist in transportation


Assure that a qualified substitute leader is assigned if the Scoutmaster is absent or

unable to serve


Assure that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained (the Scoutmaster is most

important), and encourage adult leader training.


Carry out the policies and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America


Coordinate the Friends of Scouting Campaign


Encourage the leaders


Ensure that the troop program provides at least 10 days and nights of outdoor

programming per year


Manage troop finances


Obtain and maintain troop equipment


Provide adequate meeting facilities


Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings


Recruit and involve troop committee members

The Role of the Troop CommitteeServe on Boards of Review

Sample questions http://www.macscouter.com/Scoutmaster/BoR_Guide.asp


Solve behavior problems that can not be resolved within the troop

(governed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law)


Support troop program delivery


Support Youth recruitment

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ChairpersonDuties:

Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completedMaintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and ScoutmasterInterpret national and local policies to the troopPrepare troop committee meeting agendasCall, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtablesSecure top-notch, trained, individuals for camp leadership.Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.Plan the charter presentation.


SecretaryDuties:

Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting noticesHandle publicityPrepare a family newsletter of troop events and activitiesConduct the troop resource surveyPlan for family night programs and family activitiesAt each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting


Treasurer (Finance/Records)Duties:

Handle all troop funds, pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committeeMaintain checking and savings accountsTrain and supervise the troop scribe in recordkeepingKeep adequate recordsSupervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizationsSupervise the camp savings planLead in the preparation of the annual troop budgetLead the Friends of Scouting campaignReport to the troop committee at each meeting


Outdoor/Activities CoordinatorDuties:

Help in securing permission to use camping sitesServe as transportation coordinatorEnsure a monthly outdoor programPromote the National Camping AwardPromote, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per monthSecure tour permits for all troop activities Report to the troop committee at each meeting


Advancement CoordinatorDuties:

Encourage Scouts to advance in rankWork with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement recordsArrange quarterly troop boards of review and courts of honorDevelop and maintain a merit badge counselor listMake a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is heldSecure badges and certificatesWork with the troop librarian to build and maintain a library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literatureReport to the troop committee at each meeting


ChaplainDuties:

Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activitiesGive guidance to the chaplain aide Promote regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choiceVisit homes of scouts in times of sickness or needGive spiritual counseling and service when needed or requestedEncourage Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblemsReport to the troop committee at each meeting


Training coordinatorDuties:

Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for trainingMaintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, video tapes, and other training resourcesWork with the district team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leadersBe responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troopEncourage periodic junior leader training within the troop at the council and national levelsReport to the troop committee at each meeting


Equipment CoordinatorDuties:

Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipmentWork with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipmentMake periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourage troops in the safe use of all outdoor equipmentReport to the troop committee monthly


Chartered Organization RepresentativeDuties:

Serves as head of the “Scouting Department” in the organization Secures a troop committee chair and encourages trainingMaintains a close liaison with the troop committee chairHelps recruit adult leadersServes as a liaison between troop and organizationAssists with troop rechartering Encourages service to organizationIs an active and involved member of the district committee

Congratulations !!Thank you for caring enough to take an active role in the development of the future leaders

of our nation

Certificates of Completionwill now be presented

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