Scout Leadership and the Patrol Leaders Council

The Patrol Leaders Council - Attended by All Scouts in Leadership Positions

Purpose
The Patrol Leaders Council (or PLC as it is commonly known) is responsible for ensuring that the Troop's Main activities are well organized and planned for. The PLC consists of those Scouts currently serving a Leadership position, as detailed below. Both the Scout Master and/or Assistant Scout Master are present in an advisory capacity only. The PLC is chaired by the Senior Patrol Leader.

Planning Sessions
The PLC planning sessions are held once per month at St.Pascals during the regular Monday Scout meeting.

Commitment
There are two periods during the scouting year in which Scouts are elected to their respective Leadership Positions. Each position has a 6 Month term of Office.

Senior Patrol Leader - Currently held by: Charles P

Senior Patrol Patch Position Description
The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the most challenging job for a scout in the troop. The Senior Patrol Leader must be aware he is the primary role model for the scout troop and that he should actively demonstrate the principles of scouting. The Senior Patrol Leader generally runs the weekly troop meeting and is a key member of the Patrol Leaders Council.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Lead Troop
  • Open and Close Troop Meetings
  • Represent Troop at District Events
  • Calling Tree Leader
  • Lead Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Help Organize Annual Planning Meeting
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - Currently held by: Darius M

Assistant Senior Patrol Patch Position Description
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is the assistant to the Senior Patrol Leader and should be ready at all times to assist the SPL in any duty or to assume the role of the SPL in his absence.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Select and Lead game time at weekly meetings.
  • Be prepared to assign this duty to others during the monthly PLC.
  • Take over SPL responsibilities if SPL is absent
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Help Organize Annual Planning Meeting
  • Write paragraph for monthly Red Lantern about Troop Activities
  • Complete Weekly Leadership Log
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office.
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout

Patrol Leader - Currently held by: Joseph K, Spud B, Ben P, Andrew H

Patrol Leader Patch Position Description
The Patrol Leader may be the most important job in the troop! He has the closest contact with the patrol members and is in the privaliged position to assist and guide them. The Patrol Leaders, along with the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader make up the core membership of the Patrol Leaders Council. The Patrol Leader is elected by the Patrol Members and leads the patrol.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Keep Patrol Attendance Records
  • Organize 3 Patrol Activities (not including meetings) during leadership term
  • Represent Patrol at Patrol Leaders Council
  • Inform PLC of Patrol Activities
  • Call Patrol Members when Needed
  • Reports to Senior Patrol Leader
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Keep Patrol Members informed of new activities at monthly Patrol Meeting
  • Write Paragraph for Monthly Red Lantern about the Patrol
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office.
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout

Scribe - Currently held by: Eliot W

Scribe Patch Position Description
The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Check weekly attendance records to ensure all patrols took attendance
  • Take notes on weekly Troop Meetings
  • Collect all money for monthly campouts and turn over to Troop Treasurer.
  • Enter attendance records into computer system on a monthly basis.
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout

Quartermaster - Currently held by: Matt S

QuarterMaster Patch Position Description
The Quartermaster sets-up and cleans scout meetings as well as making sure troop equipment is in good working order.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Set up and Clean up meeting rooms at weekly troop meeting
  • Help get ready for campouts
  • Inventory Troop Gear
  • Have Troop gear repaired as necessary
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Make suggestions for new equipment
  • Help to organize clean up crew for equipment after summer camp.
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout

Historian - Currently held by: Anthony M

Historian Patch Position Description
The Historian keeps a historical record of troop activities.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Print Pictures, create and post monthly bulleting board in Church entrance
  • Print and put pictures into Troop Photo Album
  • Send all Photographs to webMaster for inclusion on webSite
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Set up display of current activities for each Court of Honor
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout

Bugler - Currently held by: Open Position

Bugler Patch Position Description
The Bugler plays the bugle at troop ceremonies.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Plays bugle as requested by troop leadership
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Attend troop campouts and troop events
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star or Life

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout;  Be able to play bugle/trumpet/cornet

Den Chief - Currently held by: Ian Bu, Caleb Bu, Jonas Bu

Den Chief Patch Position Description
The Den Chief works with Pack 294 Webelos preparing them for Boy Scouts.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Attends Pack 294 Webelos Den Meetings as requested by troop leadership
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Attend troop campouts and troop events
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout

Order of the Arrow Representative - Currently held by: Open Position

Order of the Arrow Representative Patch Position Description
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a Scout that can act as liaison between the local OA lodge and his troop. In his troop, he serves as spokesperson between the Arrowman, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. By undertaking this duty the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order is further enhanced.

Expectation
By satisfactorily performing his duties, as determined by the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, the scout will receive credit for a "Position of Responsibility". See Credit Towards below

Responsibilities
  • Attend monthly OA Meetings at District Roundtable
  • Relay OA information to OA members
  • Represent Troop at OA events
  • Attend Monthly PLC Meeting
  • Set example by wearing complete uniform to meetings and acting appropriately
  • Have at least 60% attendance at all events during term of office
  • Write monthly article for Red Lantern regarding OA activities
  • Attend Leadership Training
Credit Towards 
Star, Life or Eagle

Qualifications 
1st Class Scout; Appointed by SPL with Scout Master; OA Member