Patrol Cheermaster

General

·        The Patrol Cheermaster reports to the Assistant Patrol Leader.

·        Patrol Cheermaster is an important position requiring a minimum of 70% attendance.  If you are unable to perform a job function, it is your responsibility to find and designate a trained and qualified replacement, and to notify the Patrol Leader of the change before the date of that function.

·        As an important Troop position, you must meet the highest standards for attitude, attendance, and appearance.  You must exemplify the Scout Oath and Law.

Upon election

·        Along with the Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide if you are a Patrol Leader of a new boy patrol, evaluate the condition of Patrol spirit.  Determine if patrol yells, patrol songs, and patrol symbols are being utilized.  Develop a plan of action to encourage the use of patrol and troop symbols and spirit.

·        Develop a plan of action to achieve the National Honor Patrol Award.

·        Identify the goals for your position and for your personal advancement.  These goals will be listed as short term, three months, and long term, six months.  The goals must be measurable, achievable, and meaningful.

Monthly

·        Review all equipment to ensure patrol colors and symbols are in place.

·        On the Monday before the troop activity research and develop NEW skits or songs for the campfire.  Have several options available for your patrol.

·        Coordinate your skits and songs with the Troop Cheermaster and Master of Ceremonies.

·        Track progress of patrol in achieving the National Honor Patrol Award[1] by updating the National Honor Patrol tracking sheet posted on the patrol bulletin board.

Weekly

·        Encourage patrol Spirit, through positive use of patrol yell, flag and symbols.

·        Track progress of patrol in achieving the National Honor Patrol Award by all troop patrols


1.        [1] Have a patrol name, flag, and yell.  Put the patrol design on equipment and use the patrol yell.  Keep patrol records up to date.

2.        Hold two patrol meetings every month.

3.        Take part in a least one hike, outdoor activity, or other Scouting event.

4.        Complete two Good Turns or service projects approved by the patrol leaders’ council.

5.        Help Two Patrol Members advance one rank.

6.        Wear the full uniform correctly at troop activities (at least 75 percent of the patrol’s membership).

7.        Have a representative attend at least three patrol leaders council meetings.

8.        Have eight members in the patrol or experience an increase in patrol membership.