Patrol Leader
General
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The Patrol Leader reports to
the Senior Patrol Leader and coordinates with the Patrol Advisor Assistant
Scoutmaster.
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Patrol Leader is a key
position requiring a minimum of 70% attendance. Due to the nature of your position, close to 100% attendance will
be anticipated with few exceptions. 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 Senior Patrol
Leader of the change before the date of that function.
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As a key Troop position, you
must meet the highest standards for attitude, attendance, and appearance. You must exemplify the Scout Oath and Law.
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You are responsible for controlling the performance of
the group. Enforce the discipline
outlined by the Patrol Leaders Council.
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You are a member of the Patrol Leaders Council.
Upon election
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Designate a patrol
quartermaster and patrol scribe. The assistant
Patrol Leader will be elected by virtue of having the second highest number of
votes.
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Designate a patrol Grubmaster and Patrol Cheermaster as
required.
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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.
One Time
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Be present at the Junior Leader
Training planning conference.
Monthly
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Participate in the Patrol
Leaders Council Meetings, generally held at 6:00PM prior to the first Monday
meeting.
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Record, report, and post your Patrol Leaders Council notes
on the patrol bulletin board. Notify
your patrol of important issues.
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Fills out duty roster for any required troop or patrol
activity.
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Ensures each of the required patrol positions are
assigned and will be present for each troop outing on the Monday prior to the
activity. Assign alternative Scouts if necessary.
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Ensure the assistant patrol leader has verified Patrol
Quartermaster, Patrol Scribe, and Cheermaster monthly responsibilities.
Weekly
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Ensure the assistant patrol leader has verified Patrol
Scribe and Patrol Cheermaster weekly responsibilities. Assign alternative Scouts if necessary.
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Lead your patrol through all activities.
As Needed
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Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
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Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
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Develop patrol
spirit.
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Work with other patrol leaders to make the troop run
well.
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Know what patrol members and other leaders can do. Use your resources!