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TROOP COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION
and RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and
trained. In case the Scoutmaster is absent, a
qualified Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned. If the
Scoutmaster is unable to serve, a replacement is
recruited
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Provides adequate meeting facilities
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Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy
Scouting and the chartered organization
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Supports leaders in carrying out the program
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Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and
disbursements in line with the approved budget plan
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Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop
property
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Ensures the troop has an outdoor program (minimum 10
days and nights per year)
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Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.
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Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual
boys and problems that may affect the overall troop
program
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Provides for the special needs and assistance some
boys may require
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Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign
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Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy behavioral
problems
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The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the public image and program of
the troop. The Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters work directly
with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster’s job is
reflected in the fact that the quality of guidance will affect every
youth and adult involved in the troop. The Scoutmaster is appointed
by the head of the chartered organization. The Scoutmaster's duties
include:
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Train and guide boy leaders
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Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting
to boys
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Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of
Scouting. Meet regularly with adult leaders to
coordinate efforts in support of the program
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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
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Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the
program and encourage parent participation and
cooperation
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Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform
inspection, charter review meeting, and charter
presentation
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