Troop 499

Scoutmaster

• Trains and guides boy leaders.
• Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
• Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
• Can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years of age.
• Is appointed by the head of the chartered organization.

Assistant Scoutmaster

• This is the only troop adult leader position for adults age 18-20.
• Assist the Scoutmaster as directed
• Works with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
• Uses the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
• Can be male or female, but must be at least 18 years of age.
• Is appointed by the Scoutmaster and approved by the Troop Committee Chair.
• Abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law.
• Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle
• All volunteers are expected to complete Youth Protection training. It is available online on the Web site http://olc.scouting.org. As a volunteer, you are expected to complete the training within 90 days of assuming a leadership position.

Committee Chairman

• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster.
• Interpret national and local policies to the troop.
• Work closely with the Scoutmaster in preparing Troop Committee meeting agendas.
• Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.
• Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables.
• Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp membership.
• Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.
• Plan the charter presentation program.

Secretary

• Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.
• Handle publicity.
• Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities.
• Conduct the troop resource survey.
• Plan for family night programs and family activities.
• At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting.

Treasurer

• Handle all troop funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee.
• Maintain the troop’s checking and savings accounts.
• Train and supervise the troop Scribe in record keeping.
• Keep adequate records in the Troop Record Book.
• Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.
• Supervise the camp savings plan.
• Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

Advancement Coordinator

• Encourage Scouts to advance in rank.
• Works with troop Scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records.
• Arranges troop boards of review and quarterly courts of honor.
• Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list.
• Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held. Secure badges and certificates.
• Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

Equipment Coordinator

• Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipment.
• Works with the Quartermaster on inventory, proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment.
• Make periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear and encourages safe use of all outdoor equipment.
• Gives troop a copy of gear report to the troop Secretary to record in the troop record book.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

Outdoor/Activities Coordinator

• Help in securing permission to use camping sites.
• Serve as transportation coordinator.
• Ensure a monthly outdoor program.
• Promote the National Camping Award.
• Promote, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month.
• Secure tour permits for all troop activities.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

Membership Coordinator

• develop a plan for year-round membership flow into the troop.
• Work closely with the Cubmaster and webelos den leader of neighboring Cub Scout packs to make a smooth transition from pack to troop. Assist in developing and recruiting den chiefs, and assist in the crossover ceremony from webelos to Boy Scouts..
• Plan and coordinate a troop open house to invite non-Scouts into the troop.
• Encourage Scouts to invite their freinds to join the troop.
• Keep track of Scouts who drop out of the troop, and develop a plan to encourage them to rejoin.

Training Coordinator

• Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training.
• Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources.
• Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leaders and adult family members.
• Be responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troop.
• Encourage periodic junior leader training within the troop at the council and national levels.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

Public Relations Coordinator

Friends of Scouting Coordinator

• Insure participation of the troop committee and all parents in the Council "Freinds of Scouting" Campaign.
• Recruit one adult for each patrol to serve as an enroller
• Insure that each parent is contacted and asked for their financial support.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

Scouting for Food Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator

• Make recommendations on fundraising activities.
• Work with the leaders to provide Fundraising training for youth and families.
• Help the troop committee and leaders with Popcorn and other Fundraising events.
• Provide sufficient Fundraising opportunities so that boys can pay for their Basic Expenses and have money in their Individual Accounts.
• Work with the Treasurer in conducting council-approved unit money-earning projects.
• All Fundraising activities and the profit allocation to the troop will be in compliance with BSA Policy.

Health and Safety Coordinator

• Obtain current health histories and/or current Class 2 or 3 Medical Forms as appropriate for each scout.
• Insure that each adult leader be trained in "Scouting Safety... Begins With Leadership".
• Verify that each adult leader has the proper health and safety trainings required for each activity being conducted.
• Schedule First Aid and CPR training for adult leaders without current certification.
• Arrange for qualified supervision at every unit activity.
• Develop and exercise unit discipline based on respect,understandimng, and leadership.
• Maintain a troop first aid kit.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

ScoutParent Troop Coordinator

• Assign every parent to help with a specific task, assignment, or project annually.
• Orient parents on how the troop works and the benefits to their family. and
• Keep parents updated on the troop’s program and their child’s involvement.

• Develop and implement methods which encourage and empower Scouting participants to help maximize the number of dedicated Scouting youth and parents and mentors as dedicated Scouting volunteers who participate with their Scouts.
• Leads their family in obtaining the values, benefits, experiences and rewards from their family’s Scouting participation, and in sharing these with others.
• Enjoys participating with his or her Scout and inspires their child to persevere in Scouting with their tenure, activity participation and achievement.
• Helps enhance youth and parent-mentor recruitment, retention, enthusiasm, commitment and participation in the passionate GREAT Family FUN of Scouting.

Chaplain

• Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities.
• Give guidance to the chaplain aide.
• Promote regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choice.
• Visit homes of the Scouts in time of sickness or need.
• Give spiritual counseling service when needed or requested.
• Encourage Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems.
• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.