Troop Quartermaster
General
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The Quartermaster reports to
the Operations Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and coordinates with the adult
Quartermaster.
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Troop Quartermasters are 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 Operations
Assistant 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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If more than one Troop
Quartermaster is appointed, the adult Quartermaster will designate a head
Quartermaster who will be responsible to coordinate and direct the remaining
assistant Quartermasters.
Upon election
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Coordinate with previous
Quartermaster to ensure completion of semi-annual Quartermaster inventory and
field day.
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Coordinate with new patrol
Quartermasters to determine Troop, Patrol equipment or scout hut requirements.
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Provide documentation for any
missing or damaged troop or patrol equipment required to the Adult
Quartermaster.
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Provide Operations Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader with schedule for troop/patrol equipment inventory and
field day for inclusion on calendar.
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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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Schedule and conduct
semi-annual inventory of troop and patrol equipment approximately 6 weeks from
end of term of office. Submit a
detailed, written list of Troop and Patrol equipment list to adult
quartermaster/Troop Committee. This
list should detail a description of the property, quantities, to whom it is
assigned (patrol) and present condition of each item. Coordinate with adult
Quartermaster for support and materials.
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Schedule and conduct
semi-annual field day for maintenance and repair of troop and patrol equipment
approximately 4 weeks from end of term of office. Coordinate with adult Quartermaster for support and materials.
Monthly
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Provide the Operations Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader with a status report of troop inventories
prior to Patrol Leaders Council meeting.
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On the meeting night prior to
troop activity, identify troop equipment required.
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On meeting night prior to
troop activity, verify location and operation of identified troop equipment.
Verify patrol Quartermasters are locating and verifying their equipment. Utilizing the supplied Patrol Equipment box
inventory sheets, conduct an inventory of the Patrol equipment boxes to ensure
an accurate count of patrol equipment available for that activity. Retain a
copy of each inventory. This will establish a baseline for the post-activity
inventory performed prior to re-loading the equipment while on-site of that
activity. Provide adult Quartermaster with written notice of equipment or
materials that must be repaired or replaced.
As required, Patrol Quartermasters should provide to their Patrol
Leader, a list of staples (foil, charcoal, paper towels, etc.) that are in short
supply and would be required for that activity.
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Be present 15 minutes early
on preload night.
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Be present 15 minutes early
on departure night of troop activity.
Begin loading troop and patrol equipment upon arrival.
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Utilizing the supplied Patrol
Equipment box and Patrol Chuck box inventory sheets, conduct patrol equipment
and chuck box inventory and inspection prior to reload after troop activity.
Provide adult Quartermaster with written notice of equipment or materials that
must be repaired or replaced.
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Be present to coordinate and
conduct the unload after all troop activities.
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Report to Operations
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader if unable to attend any of the listed functions.
As Needed
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Suggest new or replacement
items.
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Issue equipment and see that
it is returned in good order.
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Keep equipment in good
repair.
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Maintain inventory records of
patrol and troop equipment.