Event Planning
Boy Scout Organization The Scoutmaster The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster and his assistant Scoutmasters work directly with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster's job is reflected in the fact that the quality of his guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop. The Scoutmaster can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years old. The Scoutmaster is appointed by the head of the chartered organization. The Scoutmaster's duties include: General Train and guide boy leaders. Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys. Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting. Meetings Meet regularly with the patrol leaders' council for training and coordination in planning troop activities. Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute. Attend troop committee meetings. Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation. Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation. Guidance Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements. Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered. Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations. Supervise troop elections for the Order of the Arrow. Activities Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year. Participate in council and district events. Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature. Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America. As you see, the Scoutmaster has many responsibilities. Assistant Scoutmasters To fulfill his obligation to the troop, the Scoutmaster, with the assistance of the troop committee, recruits assistant Scoutmasters to help operate the troop. Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties and reports to the Scoutmaster. They also provide the required two-deep leadership standards set by the Boy Scouts of America (there must be at least two adults present at any Boy Scout activity). An assistant Scoutmaster may be 18 years old, but at least one in each troop should be 21 or older, so he or she can serve in the Scoutmaster's absence. Types of assistant Scoutmasters include: Assistant Scoutmaster - New Scouts Assistant Scoutmaster - Venture Assistant Scoutmaster - Varsity A troop should recruit as many assistant Scoutmasters as possible. It has been found that many successful troops have three or more. Patrols The Scout troop is made up of patrols. A patrol is a grouping of six to eight boys who work together. Each patrol elects its own boy leader, called a patrol leader. The new Scout patrol is composed of new members who have not entered the seventh grade. The experienced Scout patrol is for those boys who are age 12 and older. Venture crews are made up of boys who are age 13 and older who want more challenging high-adventure experiences. Varsity teams are made up of boys who are age 13 and older who want team sport activities. Both Varsity and Venture Scouting activities may include the participation of girls, but the young women may not register as crew or team members. When girls participate in Venture and Varsity activities, a woman 21 years of age or older must be present along with the adult male leader. The Troop's Youth Leaders The troop is actually run by its boy leaders. With the guidance of the Scoutmaster and his assistants, they plan the program, conduct troop meetings, and provide leadership among their peers. Junior Leader Positions
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