Troop 719 Advancement

The Librarian is another leadership position in a Troop. The Librarian check out these materials to Scouts and leaders and maintain 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 main responsibility of the Librarian is: “oversee … Read More

Instructor is another role in a Troop. An Instructor is an older troop member proficient in a Scouting skill who must also have the ability to teach that skill to others. The main responsibility of the Instructor is” “instructor typically teaches subjects that Scouts are eager to learn—especially those such as first aid, camping, and … Read More

Historian is another leadership position in a Troop. The main role of the Historian is: The historian collects, assembles, and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia, and makes materials available for Scouting activities, courts of honor, the media, and troop history projects. Boy Scouts of America Troop Leader Resources … Read More

Chaplain Aide is another leadership position within a Troop. 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. For helpful information, look at the Scouting Manual for Chaplains and Chaplain Aides. The main responsibility of Chaplain Aide is: … Read More

Another important leadership position in a Scout Troop is Den Chief. Den Chiefs assist a Cub Scout den leader or Webelos den leader. They are selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster, and approved by the cubmaster and the pack committee for recommendation to the den leader. The main responsibility of the Den Chief is:  Den chiefs help Cub … Read More

Scribe is another position with a Troop. The Scribe is the troop’s secretary, which means the position takes notes of what is discussed. The Scribe is not a voting member, they attend meetings of the patrol leaders’ council and keep a record of the discussions. The major duty of the scribe is: They cooperate with … Read More

The Quartermaster is another position of responsibility within a Scout Troop. The Quartermaster serve as the troop’s supply boss. The Quartermaster needs to keep an inventory of troop equipment and see that the gear is in good condition.  The major duty of Quartermaster is: They work with patrol quartermasters as they check out equipment and return … Read More

Troop Guide is another position of responsibility within a Scout Troop. The Troop guides serve as 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.. The major duty of the Troop … Read More

Leadership development is one of Scoutings eight methods contributing to both good character and good citizenship. Scouting encourages Scouts to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership and becoming a servant leader helps a Scout accept the leadership … Read More