BSA
Troop 474
Boy Scout Troop 474
Guilford, Connecticut 06437
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SENIOR PATROL
LEADER GENERAL INFORMATION Type: Elected by the members of the troop Term: 6 months Reports to: Scoutmaster Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop. Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. One of th major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. QUALIFICATIONS Age: none Rank: 1st Class or higher Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL or APL Attendance: 75% over previous 6 months PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past. Attendance: You are expected to attend 85% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leader's Council meetings, outing and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be asked to be replaced in office by another scout. Effort: You are expected to given this job your best effort. GENERAL
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations. Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your responsibilities. SPECIFIC
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. Runs the Patrol Leader's Council meeting. Appoints other troop junior leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster. Assigns duties and responsibilities to junior leaders. Assists the Scoutmaster with Junior Leader Training.
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