Troop Committee Responsibilities
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The document outlines the responsibilities of various positions on a Boy Scout troop committee. It describes 11 positions: Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Advancement Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Chaplain, Activities Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Chartered Organization Rep, Scoutmaster. For each it provides a brief 1-2 sentence description of their key responsibilities in supporting the troop.
Troop Committee Responsibilities
- 1. TROOP COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES Trainers Edge August 15, 2009 Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 2. TROOP COMMITTEE POSITIONS Committee Chair Secretary Treasurer Advancement Coordinator Equipment Coordinator Chaplain Activities Coordinator Training Coordinator Chartered Organization Rep Scoutmaster Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 3. COMMITTEE CHAIR Organize the Committee Relationship to Chartered Organization Interpret National and Local Policies for Troop Call and run Monthly Committee Meetings Ensure Troop Representation at Roundtable Arrange for annual recharter Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 4. SECRETARY Keep and distribute minutes of Committee meetings Handle Troop Publicity Prepare a Family Newsletter (or website and e-newsletter) Conduct the Troop Resource Survey Plan for Family Activities Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 5. TREASURER Handle all Troop funds Train and supervise the Troop scribe Keep adequate records Supervise all money-earning projects Lead in preparation of annual budget Lead annual Friends of Scouting campaign Report to the Committee at each meeting Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 6. ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR Encourage Scouts to advance in rank Work with the troop scribe to maintain advancement records Report all advancements promptly to Service Center Arrange quarterly boards of review and Courts of Honor Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list Work with troop librarian to maintain an up-to-date library of merit badge books and other references Report to the Committee at each meeting Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 7. EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR Supervise and help procure camping equipment Work with troop quartermaster on inventory and proper maintenance of equipment Make periodic safety checks of all troop equipment and encourage safe use of equipment at all times Report to the Committee at each meeting Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 8. CHAPLAIN Provide a spiritual tone to troop meetings and activities Give guidance to the troop chaplains aide Promote regular participation of each troop member in his choice of religious organization Give spiritual counseling service as needed Encourage scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems Report to the Committee at each meeting Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 9. ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Help secure permission to use camping sites Serve as transportation coordinator Promote the National Camping Award Promote attendance at campouts, camporees, and summer camp Secure tour permits for all troop activities Report to the Committee at each meeting Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 10. TRAINING COORDINATOR Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training Maintain an up-to-date inventory of training materials Work with the District training team to schedule Fast Start training for new leaders Responsible for BSA Youth Protection training Encourage troop, district, council, and national youth leader training Report to the Committee at each meeting Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 11. CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REP No specific responsibilities Provides information about activities and changes in the Chartered Organization which might affect troop activities Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee
- 12. SCOUTMASTER No specific Committee responsibilities Provides updates at each Committee meeting on troop progress, PLC actions, outing plans, discipline issues, etc. Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee