Youth Leadership

runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference

runs the patrol leaders’ council (PLC) meetings

appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster

assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders

assists the Scoutmaster with junior leader training

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities

runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader

helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, webmaster,  chaplain aide, and OA representative

serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

lends a hand controlling the patrols and building patrol spirit

assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities

encourages troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith

tells Scouts about the Religious Emblems program for their faith at least once a year

helps recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems, (such as at a court of honor)

makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop program planning process

helps plan for religious observance in troop activities

encourages saying grace at meals while camping or at other activities

helps promote annual Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

keeps records on patrol and troop equipment

makes sure equipment is in good working condition

issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition

makes suggestions for new or replacement items

works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

sets up and takes care of the troop library

keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop

adds new or replacement items as needed

keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing

keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

gathers photos and facts about troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook

takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities

keeps information about former members of the troop

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

introduces new Scouts to troop operations

guides new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts

helps new Scouts towards earning the First Class rank

teaches basic Scout skills

coaches the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties

works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings

attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol

counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges

sets a good example

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit

knows the purposes of Cub Scouting

helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting

serves as the activities assistant at den meetings

sets a good example through attitude and uniforming

is a friend to the members of the den

helps lead weekly den meetings

helps the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.

knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans

meets regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans

meets as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop

receives training from the den leader (and cubmaster or assistant cubmaster)

takes Den Chief Training

encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible

encourages Webelos Scouts to join a Scout troop upon graduation

helps the denner and assistant denner to be leaders.

wears the Scout uniform correctly

lives by the Scout Oath and Law

shows Scout spirit