Download a printerfriendly pdf of this module training summary this supplemental training module is designed for scout leaders and parents who want to understand the youth leadership training continuum. The key boy leaders of the troop make up the patrol leaders council. The senior patrol leader is the focal point of the troop. With the guidance and approval of the scoutmaster, the senior patrol leader determines which positions will most benefit the troop, then he selects the scout who will hold each of those positions.
The patrol leader handbook other troop leadership positions different troops have different leadership needs. The patrol method and an introduction to teaching youth. The assistant senior patrol leader is appointed by the senior patrol leader under the guidance of the scoutmaster. It addresses the content of the three levels of the youth leadership training continuum, what the boys and girls learn from each, and how adults can. Jun 11, 2015 as assistant senior patrol leader aspl of the westark area councils troop 214, i will be especially mindful of conducting myself by the scout oath, scout law, scout motto and scout slogan. The senior patrol leader is the troop member with whom the scoutmaster works most directly. They are the primary link between a troops scouts and its. Delegate duties and responsibilities to other youth leaders. Among his specific duties, the assistant senior patrol leader trains and provides direction to the troop. Assistant senior patrol leader bsa handbook the assistant senior patrol leader works closely with the senior patrol leader to help the troop move forward and serves as acting senior patrol leader when the senior patrol leader is absent.
The senior patrol leader presides over the meeting. Among the assistant senior patrol leaders specific duties are providing training and guidance for the troops quartermaster, scribe, order of the arrow. The boy scouts of america has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. Consider all of your obligations to family, school, and religion and find an. Please feel free to contact any of our leaders with any questions or concerns you may have. See the patrol method and org chart sections for more details. Here is a list of our troop 110 leaders and their email links adults. This role includes a great deal of responsibility and requires training and ongoing support from the scoutmaster, troop guide, and assistant scoutmaster assigned to the patrol. Star, life or eagle ranks that this job may apply toward.
With three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leaders. Senior patrol leader description and self evaluation. Assistant senior patrol leader bsa handbook the assistant. The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law.
The most experienced leaders of a troop are the scoutmaster, assistant scoutmasters, and senior patrol leader. Get my fifteen minute patrol leader training in a printable pdf using the download button at the end of this post. Patrol leader advice a patrol leader is responsible for the management of the patrol. The senior patrol leader can appoint one or more assistant senior patrol leaders to take on some of the obligations of troop leadership. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon, and provides leadership to other youth leaders in the troop. Camping asplc assist the senior patrol leader in leading the. The senior patrol leader is one of the most important members of a scout troop. Patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. He leads the patrol leaders council and, in consultation with the scoutmaster, appoints other junior leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed.
What do you do if a leader is too quick to sign off requirements. With three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leaders shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in scouting. Patrol leader handbook worksheet form to help patrol. The troop flag in a stand is positioned up front at the center. Jun 08, 2010 printable copy of senior patrol leader description and self evaluation. All scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters are taught the basics of a boyled. I will lead by example, and i make these commitments to my fellow scouts, the scoutmasters, and myself. For example, the patrol leader assigns who sets up the patrol s tent, who prepares the fire, who cooks and who cleans.
The tips were lifted directly from the patrol leader handbook. Senior patrol leader assistant senior patrol leader duties. Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. Oct 01, 20 finally, dont distribute printed handouts until the end. We strive to have the troop run as much as possible by the patrol leader council, a. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the.
Jan 27, 2015 in order for that to happen, a troop relies upon scouts serving in positions of responsibility. Assistant senior patrol leader description and self evaluation. Check out the new patrol leader handbook and senior patrol. He is appointed by the senior patrol leader, with the approval of the scoutmaster. Assistant senior patrol leader responsible to senior patrol leader revised december 3, 2014 page 1 from the sa handbook the assistant senior patrol leader works closely with the senior patrol leader to help the troop move forward and serves as acting senior patrol leader when the senior patrol leader is absent or called upon. The assistant senior patrol leader directs the new patrol leaders to gather around the troops flag pole and grasp it with their left hands. The patrol leader reports directly to the senior patrol leader and may look to him or his assistant for help. Not every young man needs to be a senior patrol leader or patrol leader. It is the purpose of this guidebook to help you as a patrol leader to understand what to do in your role. Which positions of responsibility count toward star, life and eagle scout. Senior patrol leader handbook troop 102 gulf breeze, fl. The senior patrol leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Patrol leader unless you understand the patrol system. Senior patrol leader spl the senior patrol leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop. The plc plans and organizes all of the troop functions to include the annual planning conference. Which positions of responsibility count toward star, life and. Runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader. The senior patrol leader spl is the executive officer of the troop who works closely with the scoutmaster and other adult leaders as well as the plc. The patrol leaders council plc is made up of the senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leaders, patrol leaders, troop guides, quartermaster, and scribe. The senior patrol leader is the top leadership position of any scout in the troop. Also, your troop may have older scouts serving as instructors and junior assistant. Obtain a copy of the senior patrol leader handbook from the troop library and read it. Appoints other boy leaders assigning specific responsibilities as needed. Have the spl follow along in his handbook with the training for further understanding, in depth discussion and to establish the book as a great source for information. Have the spl follow along in his handbook with the training for further. Being a good senior patrol leader will require a significant commitment of time.
Patrol leader assistant patrol leader quarter master scribe grubmaster cheermaster 18 patrol leaders leading your patrol organizing your patrol supporting the senior patrol leader teaching leadership and team buildling using duty rosters planning menus and determining food cost encouraging. Mar 17, 2019 how to be a senior patrol leader in the scouts. Which positions of responsibility count toward star, life. The assistant senior patrol leader is the secondhighest ranking junior leader in the troop. The senior patrol leader handbook boy scouts of america on. Youth leadership training continuum boy scouts of america. All of them can offer guidance and support as you learn how to lead.
John thurmans 1950 the patrol leaders handbook full of photos, drawings, charts and yarns to help your patrol leader be a leader. Completely revised for new patrol leaders, this provides the groundwork for leading troop and patrol activities and being an effective leader at troop meetings. As such, the plc is the key decision making body in the troop. August 18, 2015 bryan wendell scouting tips, scouts bsa 21. Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader. Enter your name and the date that you started this position. If you are the patrol leader of a newscout patrol, you probably will have a troop guide to help you every step of the way. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop. Y of course, you can play at being a soccer captain. Elected by all troop members, the senior patrol leader heads the senior patrol with his appointed assistant senior patrol leaders, the quartermaster, and the scribe. Training manual for patrol leaders 1960 first edition. The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling.
They are the senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leaders, and troop guides of any newscout patrols. Helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities. He is responsible for leading plc meetings to plan and organize troop activities. Assistant scoutmaster for communications this assistant scoutmaster, in consultation with the scoutmaster and membership and communications subcommittee of the troop committee, works with the assistant senior patrol leader to oversee the appointed positions of librarian, historians, scribe and webmaster to provide an effective and efficient. Otherwise scouts will be looking at the handout rather than engaging in the discussion. Assistant senior patrol leader troop leader resources. They are the senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader. Senior patrol leader spl the senior patrol leader is the top boy leader in the troop. Assistant scoutmaster responsibilities scout troop. Inevitably, though, if you havent taken the trouble to learn how to do the job in hand, youll make a. Assistant senior patrol leaders aspls assistant senior patrol leaders fill in for the spl in. He is expected to manage the troop, run all meetings and events, and be an example to his fellow scouts. Photocopy and use enclosed forms where appropriate.