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BOY SCOUT TROOP 1347
Burke, Virginia

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Troop Leadership Positions

  • Senior Patrol Leader - SPL
    • Elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the Troop. He runs all Troop meetings, events and activities. He leads the Patrol Leader's Council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, assigns specific responsibilities as needed.
    • MUST be Star or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of  SPL Duties

  • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - ASPL (Staff)
    • The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) for the Staff is the second highest-ranking scout in the troop.  The ASPL (Staff) acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of the SPL or when called upon.  He is the “right-hand-man” of the SPL and oversees the Troop Staff by making sure they provide the support the troop needs for all current and future events.  The ASPL (Staff) works closely with the ASPL (Prgms) to be sure the staff is aware of upcoming requirements.  He also provides leadership to the other junior leaders in the troop.
    • MUST be Star or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of  ASPL Duties

  • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - ASPL (Programs)
    • The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) for Programs is the third highest-ranking scout in the troop.  The ASPL (Prgms) leads the group of Instructors from the troop and does the future planning and coordination for upcoming troop activities and events.  He and his instructors are responsible for setting the troop up for success by planning and coordinating events as well as providing the training and instruction necessary for our Patrols to get the most out of our activities.  In the absence of both the SPL and the ASPL(Staff), the ASPL(Prgms) acts as the Senior Patrol Leader.  As a senior leader within the troop, he also provides leadership to other junior leaders when necessary.

    • MUST be Star or Higher Rank

    • Click Here to Download a Description of  ASPL Duties

  • Patrol Leader - PL
    • The elected leader of his Patrol. He provides leadership to the members of his Patrol and represents them on the Patrol Leader's Council.
    • MUST Be First Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of  PL Duties

  • Chaplain's Aide
    • Works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the Troop. He also works to promote the Religious Emblems Program.
    • MUST Be First Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of Chaplain's Aide Duties

  • Den Chief
    • Works with Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts and Den Leaders in a Cub Scout pack.
    • MUST Be First Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of Den Chief Duties

  • Historian - Webmaster
    • Keeps a historical record or scrapbook of Troop activities. He collects and maintains Troop memorabilia and information on former Troop members.
    • MUST Be First Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of Historian - Webmaster Duties

  • Librarian
    • Maintains a library of Troop-owned publications. He checks out merit badge books to Scouts on request and assures their return or replacement.
    • MUST Be First Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download Librarian Duties

  • Quartermaster - Troop
    • Responsible for Troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order. He works with the Patrol Quartermasters on campouts. He maintains inventories He is also responsible for loading and unloading the Troop truck for campouts.
    • MUST Be First Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of Quartermaster Duties

  • Scribe
    • Serves as the Troop secretary and maintains the attendance records at Troop Meetings, Campouts, Courts of Honor and Patrol Leader's Council. He is responsible for overseeing the publication of the Troop newsletter.
    • MUST Be First Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of Scribe Duties

  • Troop Guide
    • Advisor and guide to the new Scouts. He helps new Scouts advance to First Class in their first year. Works with the Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to the new Scouts.
    • MUST Be Star or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of Troop Guide Duties

  • Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
    • Appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the Patrol in his absence.
    • MUST be Second Class or Higher Rank
    • Click Here to Download a Description of APL Duties

  • Scout - Parent Contract
  • Leadership Position Report

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Last modified: 07/05/08