Troop 1539

: Adjutant

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The instructor is an older troop member proficient both in a scouting skill and the ability to teach that skills.
Responsible to: Scoutmaster and troop members
Specific Duties:

Lead all troop formations, ceremonies and parades
Calls the troop to attention
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Assistant Patrol Leader

Appointed by the Patrol Leader. Performs the duties of Patrol Leader in his absence; assists and supports the patrol leader in all endeavors.
Responsible to: Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Keep patrol members informed.
Lead the patrol in the patrol leader's absence.
Represent the patrol at PLC meetings in his absence.
Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Show and help develop patrol spirit.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The assistant senior patrol leader is the second highest ranking junior leader in the troop. He is elected by the boys of the troop with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. Upon completion of his tour, he fleets up to be the SPL. Must be at least Star Rank.
Responsible to: Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: historian, OA Troop Representative, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, chaplain aide.
Help lead troop meetings, events, and activities as called upon by the SPL.
Guide the troop in the absence of the SPL.
Perform tasks assigned by the SPL.
Function as a member of the Patrol Leader's Council.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.
Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the appointed troop junior leaders: historian, OATR, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aide.

: Chaplains Aide

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The chaplain aide works with the troop chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (and Troop Chaplain)
Specific Duties:

Keep troop leaders appraised of religious holidays when planning activities.
Assist the Troop Chaplain or religious coordinator in meeting the religious needs of the troop members while on activities.
Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.
Lead "Scouts own" services on campouts.
Tell troop members about the religious emblems programs for their faith.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Den Chief

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The den chief works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Responsible to: The Assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts and the designated Den Leader
Specific Duties:

Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
Meet regularly with the den leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.
If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, help prepare boys to join Boy Scouting.
Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Historian

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The historian keeps a historical record or scrapbook of troop activities.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, and information files.
Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes.
Keep information about troop alumni.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Instructor

Instruct Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols.
Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

The junior assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He's appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.
Responsible to: Scoutmaster
Specific Duties:

Function as an assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and 21 years of age and older).
Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.
Wear the scout uniform correctly - all the time.

: Leave No Trace Trainer

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Instruct Leave No Trace skills as needed within the troop or patrols.
Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment.
Follow the Principles of Leave No Trace and Outdoor Code, set a good example during all outings and lead by example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Librarian

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The librarian takes care of troop literature, for example Merit Badge.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Establish and maintain a troop library.
Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
Add new or replacement items as needed.
Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings.
Maintain a system to check literature in and out.
Follow up on later returns.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Order of the Arrow Troop Rep

The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his troop he serves serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowman and adult leaders and who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Serve as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop.
Encourage year-round and resident camping in the troop.
Encourage older-Scout participation in high-adventure programs.
Encourage Scouts to actively participate in community service projects.
Assist with leadership skills training in the troop.
Encourage Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath Scout Law, and OA Obligation.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.
Attend at least 50% of the lodge or chapter activities.

: Patrol Leader

Elected by the boys of the troop. Provide leadership and service to the troop through the patrol leader's council. He represents his patrol on the patrol leader's council. Must be at least First Class Rank.
Responsible to: Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Appoint an Assistant Patrol Leader.
Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
Keep patrol members informed.
Assign each patrol member a task and help them succeed.
Represent the patrol at all PLC meetings and the annual program planning conference.
Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
Show and help develop patrol spirit.
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Patrol Quartermaster

Appointed by the PL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The patrol quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Responsible to: Quartermaster
Specific Duties:

Keep equipment in good repair.
Keep equipment storage area neat and clean.
Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
Work with troop committee member responsible for equipment.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Quartermaster

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Keeps records of patrol and troop equipment.
Keep equipment in good repair.
Keep equipment storage area neat and clean.
Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
Suggest new or replacement items.
Work with troop committee member responsible for equipment.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Scribe

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster. The scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders' council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Committee Advancement Chair and Treasurer.
Specific Duties:

Attend a keep a log of PLC meetings.
Record attendance and dues payments of all troop members.
Record advancement in troop records and on Troop Advancement Chart.
Work with appropriate troop committee members responsible for finance, records, and advancement.
Handle correspondence appropriately.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

: Senior Patrol Leader

Fleets up from ASPL, the SPL provides leadership and service to the troop through the patrol leader's council. Everything that the troop does or fails to do results from the decisions made by the patrol leader's council, of which he is the head.
Responsible to: Scoutmaster and troop members
Specific Duties:

Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference.
Chair the patrol leader's council.
Appoint boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.
Work with the Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.
Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the appointed troop junior leaders: historian, OATR, scribe, librarian, instructor, quartermaster, and chaplain aide.

: Troop Guide

The troop guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.
Responsible to: Assistant Scoutmaster of the new-Scout patrol, and SPL
Specific Duties:

Introduce the new scouts to Troop operations.
Guide new scouts through early Scouting activities.
Shield new scouts from harassment by older scouts.
Help new scouts earn the First Class rank in their first year.
Teach basic scout skills.
Coach the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.
Work with the patrol leader at the PLC meetings.
Attend PLC meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.
Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
Set a good example.
Wear the scout uniform enthusiastically and correctly when prescribed.
Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.
Understand the needs of his patrol members.
Assist in training the patrol leader when he is elected.

: Webmaster

Appointed by the SPL with the advice and approval of the Scoutmaster.
Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Specific Duties:

Maintain a usable information site for use by scouts, parents, and interested boys
Publish calendar, permission forms, news, and other information
Publish documents, forms, and information requested by troop leaders
Keep troop information up to date and published in a timely manner
Train and assist other scouts in troop positions with maintaining their areas
Wear my uniform correctly, set a good example, practice the Scout Oath and Law
Fulfill the requirements of this position for 6 months.

Scoutmaster Expectations:

Live by the Scout Oath and Law
Show and help develop Scout spirit.
Set a good example for all the scouts.
Attend junior leader training.
Continue to earn advancement (lead by example).
Work with other troop leaders to make the troop go.

Scout Leadership Positions

Adjutant

Assistant Patrol Leader

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Chaplains Aide

Den Chief

Historian

Instructor

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Leave No Trace Trainer

Librarian

Order of the Arrow Troop Rep

Patrol Leader

Patrol Quartermaster

Quartermaster

Scribe

Senior Patrol Leader

Troop Guide

Webmaster