The patrol leader is the patrols key leader, representing the patrol at all patrol leaders council meetings and the annual program planning conference, and keeping patrol members informed of decisions made. Senior patrol leader preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference. Guide the troop in the senior patrol leaders absence. The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law. Im running for spl next week, and i have to write a speech, id like to know what things you desire from a senior patrol leader, thank you.
The aspl acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or. Jul 08, 2010 the assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. Jun 08, 2010 printable copy of senior patrol leader description and self evaluation. The senior patrol leader handbook boy scouts of america on. Patrol leaders carry out planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities, and assure patrols are prepared to participate in all troop activities. The assistant senior patrol leader is the second highestranking youth leader in the troop. The senior patrol leader spl is the top leader of the troop who works closely with the scoutmaster and other adult leaders, as well as the patrol leaders council plc. Printable copy of senior patrol leader description and self evaluation. Oct 01, 20 get my fifteen minute patrol leader training in a printable pdf using the download button at the end of this post. He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the perfect position to help and guide them.
To give the spl a thorough orientation to emerald bay so that he can be a more effective leader and guide for the troop. Assistant senior patrol leader description and self evaluation. The senior patrol leader is the top leadership position of any scout in the troop. The senior patrol leader handbook, 32501, 2003 printing. The spl is elected by secret ballot, majority vote of the troop. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence. The senior patrol leader spl is elected by the scouts to represent them as a top junior leader in the troop.
Designates substitute spl for all troop functions if he or the aspl is not attending. All notes taken by the patrol leader at troop, plc, and patrol meetings need to. The patrol leaders, along with the senior patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader are the. The patrol leader handbook you are holding is one of. Unless the patrol method is in operation you dont really have a boy scout troop. Position description cards this complete set of youth leader position description cards is a resource for use in introduction to leadership skills. Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
And by the 1st of december our plc will vote in a final troop expedition agenda and post it on the homepage of our troop website. And by the 1st of december our plc will vote in a final troop expedition agenda and post it on the homepage of our. The senior patrol leader appoints the assistant senior patrol leader with the approval of the scoutmaster. Appoints substitute patrol leader for all troop functions he or the apl cannot attend. Senior patrol leader campout checklist campout name. By accepting the position of senior patrol leader, you agree to provide service and leadership to your troop. Also, your troop may have older scouts serving as instructors and junior assistant.
Troop 505 official senior patrol leader expedition initerary. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders. Appoints other troop junior leaders with advice and counsel of the scoutmaster. Check out the new patrol leader handbook and senior patrol. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or. He chairs meetings of the patrol leaders council as they plan troop activities and programs to help the senior patrol leader achieve that leadership goal, you as scoutmaster should work with him before and after troop meetings to mentor him, encourage him, and. Delegates various spl job duties at outings, meetings, and events. May 06, 2011 chronological number of pages contained within a patrol leader s handbook. Troop 29 leadership position description senior patrol leader general information type.
Represents the patrol members on the plc and annual planning conference. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the. Mar 17, 2019 how to be a senior patrol leader in the scouts. The senior patrol leader can appoint one or more assistant senior patrol leaders to take on some of the obligations of troop leadership. Read and be familiar with the senior patrol leader handbook. The goals of the senior patrol leader training program. He represents his patrol on the patrol leader s council. The youth leader with the most responsibility in a troop is the senior patrol leader. Help lead meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader. Assists the scoutmaster with junior leader training. He also provides leadership to other junior leaders in the troop.
He is appointed by the senior patrol leader with the approval of the scoutmaster. Senior patrol leader spl the senior patrol leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top youth leader in the troop. Senior patrol leader handbook boy scouts of america, bsa on. Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader. Troop guides will serve as primary counselors for all patrol members in the patrol to which they are assigned. Senior patrol leader troop 567, vero beach, florida. With three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leader s shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in scouting. Runs all troopplc meetings, major eventsactivities, and the biannual planning conference.
Troop 505 official senior patrol leader expedition initerary every successful troop 505 expedition starts with great leadership and planning. Id also suggest that you dont call this training, just have a discussion with your scouts. Senior patrol leader general information description. Get my fifteen minute patrol leader training in a printable pdf using the download button at the end of this post.
Among the assistant senior patrol leaders specific duties are providing training and guidance for the troops quartermaster, scribe, order of the arrow representative, historian, librarian, and instructors. The assistant senior patrol leader is the second highestranking junior leader in the troop. Troop 505 official patrol leader induction ceremony as the leader of my patrol i will lead my patrol by my initiative and my personal example, in scoutcraft knowledge as well as in scout spirit. William green bar bill hillcourts patrol method defines a patrol that hikes without adult supervision as a real patrol, and patrol overnighters as extended patrol hikes. Qualifications must have the approval of the scoutmaster. Our troop expedition agenda is designed and booked every year in october.
Appoints other boy leaders assigning specific responsibilities as needed. The patrol leader may easily be the most important job in the troop. The senior patrol leader is in charge of troop meetings from beginning to end. Assigns duties and responsibilities to patrol leaders. Each troop sets its own requirements and schedule of elections, though senior patrol leaders are usually chosen at six to 12month intervals and can be reelected. The assistant senior patrol leader is the secondhighestranking junior leader in the troop. The patrol method the patrol method is not a way to operate a boy scout troop. Every successful troop 505 expedition starts with great leadership and planning. Being a good senior patrol leader will require a significant commitment of time. Heres my notes on the presentation, the questions are bold, the answers in italics. The senior patrol leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the. The boy scouts of america has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop.
Senior patrol leader handbook troop 102 gulf breeze, fl. He also provides direction to other youth leaders in the troop. So the current patrol leaders handbooks insistence that most patrol activities take place within the framework of the troop is what critics of leadership development. Heres my fifteen minute patrol leader training pdf of the questions. The senior patrol leader, with the approval of the scoutmaster, appoints him.
The senior patrol leader assumes the most leadership responsibility of any scout in the troop. Senior patrol leader certificate boy scouts of america. Specific leadership responsibilities o run all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. The leadership lessons learned in scouting arent taught in schools, but you can find them in a book. Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning. He is expected to manage the troop, run all meetings and events, and be an example to his fellow scouts. If you are the patrol leader of a newscout patrol, you probably will have a troop guide to help you every step of the way. I will plan, with my scouts, the patrols activitiesmeetings, hikes, good turns, special projects. Among the assistant senior patrol leader s specific duties are providing training and guidance for the troops quartermaster, scribe, order of the arrow representative, historian, librarian, and instructors. Elected by all troop members, the senior patrol leader provides leadership to everyone in the troop.
The senior patrol leader is the focal point of the troop. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of the senior patrol leader or when called upon. If your spl is not attending camp, you are welcome to send the scout who will act as spl for the camp week. Function as a member of the patrol leaders council. He is the primary link between a troops scouts and its adult leaders. Get to a point where youre holding one or two of 3x5 cards or similar with notes that can help guide you during your speech.
Must have held a prior leadership position in the troop for at least six months. Click any certificate design to see a larger version and download it. That is, provided that book is the patrol leader handbook or senior patrol leader handbook. The right pocket see note f is the only location where a scout may may put a patch of his choice. Obtain a copy of the senior patrol leader handbook from the troop library and read it.
Senior patrol leader be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed youth leaders. The printable copy also includes a self evaluation form for the position. Troop meetings are run by the senior patrol leader. Elected by all troop members, the senior patrol leader heads the senior patrol with his appointed assistant senior patrol leaders, the quartermaster, and the scribe. All of them can offer guidance and support as you learn how to lead.
Scout trainers wood badge or boy scout leader wood badge may attend wood badge provided that 1 they agree to write and work a wood badge ticket. This is the highest position of youth leadership in the troop. The senior patrol leader is elected by the scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Silver, l of patrol and l of leader close together emblem color.
Adult assistant scoutmaster scout senior patrol leader duties of patrol leader. In particular, any patches on the bottom front, sides or back of the uniform should be removed. The senior patrol leader is one of the most important members of a scout troop. Sku 30521 boy scouts of america 25 west walnut hill lane p. Elected by all troop members, the senior patrol leader does not belong to a patrol, but rather provides leadership to everyone in the troop.
All notes taken by the patrol leader at troop, plc, and patrol meetings need to be kept there so they can be easily found. The assistant senior patrol leader acts as the senior patrol leader in the absence of. Runs all troop meetings, events, and the annual program planning conference. The senior patrol leader is the troop member with whom the scoutmaster works most directly. Jul 02, 2016 the boy scouts of america has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. He serves in place of the senior patrol leader at meetings and events when the senior patrol leader must be absent. He represents his patrol on the patrol leaders council. The patrol leader needs a binder just for patrol business. Consider all of your obligations to family, school, and religion and find an appropriate balance, even if that means temporarily putting aside some extracurricular activities. For a patrol meeting to flow smoothly, the patrol leader needs to plan the meeting and should include the assistant patrol leader in the planning. Senior patrol leader description and self evaluation. The patrol leaders, along with the senior patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader are.