TENTATIVE meeting dates for the Patrol Leaders' Council usually fall on the 2nd Sunday of the month. They may shift due to holidays and a campout falling on that Sunday. Look to the calendar for current information.
Meetings are held at Giant Eagle, 3440 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio, 44212 at 4pm.
**Due to Covid-19 Social Distancing, we are conducting these virtually until further notice**
Meetings are held at Giant Eagle, 3440 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio, 44212 at 4pm.
**Due to Covid-19 Social Distancing, we are conducting these virtually until further notice**
SENIOR PATROL LEADER
The senior patrol leader is the top leader of the troop. Their is responsible for the troop’s overall operation. With guidance from the Scoutmaster, they take charge of troop meetings, of the patrol leaders’ council, and of all troop activities, and they do everything they can to help each patrol be successful. They are responsible for annual program planning conferences and assists the Scoutmaster in conducting troop leadership training. The senior patrol leader presides over the patrol leaders’ council and works closely with each patrol leader to plan troop meetings and make
arrangements for troop activities. All members of a troop vote by secret ballot to choose their senior patrol leader. Rank and age requirements to be a senior patrol leader are determined by each troop, as is the schedule of elections. During a Scout’s time as senior patrol leader, they are not a member of any patrol but may participate with a Venture
patrol in high-adventure activities.
The senior patrol leader is the top leader of the troop. Their is responsible for the troop’s overall operation. With guidance from the Scoutmaster, they take charge of troop meetings, of the patrol leaders’ council, and of all troop activities, and they do everything they can to help each patrol be successful. They are responsible for annual program planning conferences and assists the Scoutmaster in conducting troop leadership training. The senior patrol leader presides over the patrol leaders’ council and works closely with each patrol leader to plan troop meetings and make
arrangements for troop activities. All members of a troop vote by secret ballot to choose their senior patrol leader. Rank and age requirements to be a senior patrol leader are determined by each troop, as is the schedule of elections. During a Scout’s time as senior patrol leader, they are not a member of any patrol but may participate with a Venture
patrol in high-adventure activities.
ASSISTANT SENIOR PATROL LEADER
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. Among their specific duties, the assistant senior patrol leader trains and provides direction to the troop quartermaster, scribe, historian, librarian, instructors, and Order of the Arrow representative. During their tenure as assistant senior patrol leader they are not a member of a patrol, but they may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol. Large troops may have more than one assistant senior patrol leader, each appointed by the senior patrol leader.
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. Among their specific duties, the assistant senior patrol leader trains and provides direction to the troop quartermaster, scribe, historian, librarian, instructors, and Order of the Arrow representative. During their tenure as assistant senior patrol leader they are not a member of a patrol, but they may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol. Large troops may have more than one assistant senior patrol leader, each appointed by the senior patrol leader.
PATROL LEADER
The patrol leader is the top leader of a patrol. they represents the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference and keeps patrol members informed of decisions made. They play a key role in planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities and prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities. The patrol leader learns about the abilities of other patrol members and fully involves them in patrol and troop activities by assigning them specific tasks and responsibilities. They encourage patrol members to complete advancement requirements and sets a good example by continuing to pursue their own advancement.
The patrol leader is the top leader of a patrol. they represents the patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference and keeps patrol members informed of decisions made. They play a key role in planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities and prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities. The patrol leader learns about the abilities of other patrol members and fully involves them in patrol and troop activities by assigning them specific tasks and responsibilities. They encourage patrol members to complete advancement requirements and sets a good example by continuing to pursue their own advancement.
ASSISTANT PATROL LEADER
The assistant patrol leader works closely with the patrol leader to help the patrol move forward and serves as acting patrol leader when the patrol leader is absent. They encourage patrol members to complete advancement requirements and sets a good example by continuing to pursue their own advancement.
The assistant patrol leader works closely with the patrol leader to help the patrol move forward and serves as acting patrol leader when the patrol leader is absent. They encourage patrol members to complete advancement requirements and sets a good example by continuing to pursue their own advancement.
SCRIBE
The scribe is the troop’s secretary. Though not a voting member, he attends meetings of the patrol leaders’ council and keeps a record of the discussions. They cooperate with the patrol scribes to record attendance and dues payments at troop meetings and to maintain troop advancement records. A member of the troop committee may assist them with their work.
The scribe is the troop’s secretary. Though not a voting member, he attends meetings of the patrol leaders’ council and keeps a record of the discussions. They cooperate with the patrol scribes to record attendance and dues payments at troop meetings and to maintain troop advancement records. A member of the troop committee may assist them with their work.
QUARTERMASTER
The quartermaster is the troop’s supply boss. They keep an inventory of troop equipment and sees that the gear is in good condition. They work with patrol quartermasters as they check out equipment and return it, and at meetings of the patrol leaders’ council, they report on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair. In carrying out their responsibilities, they may have the guidance of a member of the troop committee.
The quartermaster is the troop’s supply boss. They keep an inventory of troop equipment and sees that the gear is in good condition. They work with patrol quartermasters as they check out equipment and return it, and at meetings of the patrol leaders’ council, they report on the status of equipment in need of replacement or repair. In carrying out their responsibilities, they may have the guidance of a member of the troop committee.
CHAPLAIN AIDE
The chaplain aide assists the troop chaplain (usually an adult from the troop committee or the chartered organization) in serving the religious needs of the troop. They ensure that religious holidays are considered during the troop’s program planning process and promotes the BSA’s religious emblems program.
The chaplain aide assists the troop chaplain (usually an adult from the troop committee or the chartered organization) in serving the religious needs of the troop. They ensure that religious holidays are considered during the troop’s program planning process and promotes the BSA’s religious emblems program.
TROOP GUIDE
The troop guide is both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new-Scout patrol. They should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. They help the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol in much the same way that a Scoutmaster works with a senior patrol leader to provide direction, coaching, and support. The troop guide is not a member of another patrol but may participate in the
high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol.
The troop guide is both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new-Scout patrol. They should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. They help the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol in much the same way that a Scoutmaster works with a senior patrol leader to provide direction, coaching, and support. The troop guide is not a member of another patrol but may participate in the
high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol.
LIBRARIAN
The troop librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audio/visuals. They check out these materials to Scouts and leaders and maintains records to ensure that everything is returned. They may also suggest the acquisition of new literature and report the need to repair or replace any current holdings.
The troop librarian oversees the care and use of troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audio/visuals. They check out these materials to Scouts and leaders and maintains records to ensure that everything is returned. They may also suggest the acquisition of new literature and report the need to repair or replace any current holdings.
HISTORIAN
The historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia and makes materials available for Scouting activities, the media, and troop history projects.
The historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia and makes materials available for Scouting activities, the media, and troop history projects.
ORDER OF THE ARROW REPRESENTATIVE
The Order of the Arrow representative serves as a communication link between the troop and the local Order of the Arrow lodge. By enhancing the image of the Order as a service arm to the troop, They promote the Order, encourage Scouts to take part in all sorts of camping opportunities, and help pave the way for older Scouts to become involved in high-adventure programs. The OA troop representative assists with leadership skills training. They report to the assistant senior patrol leader.
The Order of the Arrow representative serves as a communication link between the troop and the local Order of the Arrow lodge. By enhancing the image of the Order as a service arm to the troop, They promote the Order, encourage Scouts to take part in all sorts of camping opportunities, and help pave the way for older Scouts to become involved in high-adventure programs. The OA troop representative assists with leadership skills training. They report to the assistant senior patrol leader.
INSTRUCTOR
Each instructor is an older troop member proficient in a Scouting skill. They must also have the ability to teach that skill to others. An instructor typically teaches subjects that Scouts are eager to learn—especially those such as first aid, camping, and backpacking—that are required for outdoor activities and rank advancement. A troop
can have more than one instructor.
Each instructor is an older troop member proficient in a Scouting skill. They must also have the ability to teach that skill to others. An instructor typically teaches subjects that Scouts are eager to learn—especially those such as first aid, camping, and backpacking—that are required for outdoor activities and rank advancement. A troop
can have more than one instructor.
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DEN CHIEF
The den chief works with a den of Cub Scouts and with their adult leaders. They take part in den meetings, encourages Cub Scout advancement, and is a role model for younger scouts. Serving as den chief can be a great first leadership experience for a Scout. |
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JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
A Scout at least 16 years of age who has shown outstanding leadership skills may be appointed by the senior patrol leader, with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster, to serve as a junior assistant Scoutmaster. These young scouts (a troop may have more than one junior assistant Scoutmaster) follow the guidance of the Scoutmaster in providing support and supervision to other scout leaders in the troop. Upon their 18th birthday, a junior assistant Scoutmaster will be eligible to become an assistant Scoutmaster. **This position is at the discretion of the Scoutmaster, age and/or rank alone are not determining factors** |
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WEBMASTER
The troop webmaster is responsible for maintaining the troop’s website. They should make sure that information posted on the website is correct and up to date and that members’ and leaders’ privacy is protected. A member of the troop committee may assist them with there work. |