Leadership

There are many opportunities for both boys and adults to lead within Troop 313.

If you are a Scout, leadership is part of your advancement. To earn the rank of Star, Life and Eagle you will need to hold a position of leadership for 4 to 6 months. Below is a list of positions with their duties and responsibilities:

• Senior Patrol Leader & Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
  • Troop 313 Job Description
• Patrol Leader & Assistant Patrol Leader
  • Troop 313 Job Description
• Troop Guide
  • Troop 313 Job Description
• Chaplain’s Aide
• Historian
• Quartermaster
• Librarian
• Scribe
• Den Chief

Training for youth leadership is done within the troop. The Scoutmaster will train the boys and encourage them to be involved. Each summer we will also send 2 boys to the National Youth Leadership Training program. This is a week long experience that will encourage and train the boys to lead in their troop better.

If you are an adult, you can serve the troop in a variety of ways. We are a boy-led troop, but the key to keeping things running smoothly is a solid adult leadership team.

• Scoutmaster (girls need) – the main part of this job will be handled by Mr. Mick, but the Scoutmaster for the girl’s troop will the main point of contact for girl participation.
• Assistant Scoutmasters (need several)
• Committee Members
  • Committee Chair (boys covered & girls need)
  • Advancement Coordinator (covered for 2022-23)
  • Board of Review Coordinator (need)
  • Eagle Scout Coordinator (covered for 2022-23)
  • Popcorn Kernel (need)
  • Program Coordinator(s) (need)
  • Service Coordinator (covered for 2022-23)
  • Summer Camp Coordinator (covered for 2022-23)
  • Treasurer (covered for 2022-23)
  • Youth Protection Coordinator (need)
• Merit Badge Counselors

Each position requires specific training – a list can be found with the description of the position or you can download the specifics here.

Youth Protection is paramount and a priority with the BSA. This course should be taken BEFORE or directly after completing an adult application. Go to http://www.scouting.org/ and select “My Scouting” to setup an account and begin your training. Your registration cannot be processed until the Council office receives notification that the training is complete.