Troop 61
Adult Volunteers; Position Descriptions

Introduction: It is incumbent upon all Adult Volunteers, Committee Members or not, to make sure they have a current Adult Volunteer Registration on file with the Troop, that their annual dues are paid, and they have provided the requisite vehicle insurance information to the Scoutmaster. We would also encourage all Adult Volunteers to complete training appropriate to their duties, and we require that all adults who work with the Scouts to complete the Youth Protection course. Although we cannot require all of our Adult Volunteers to purchase and properly wear uniforms, we believe that our Scouts are best led by example.

Scoutmaster: The Scoutmaster's primary mission is to do everything necessary to bring quality Scouting to our boys. Where adult volunteers are lacking, the Scoutmaster will assume the responsibilities of assuring that all of the Troop programs are conducted in a manner which reflect in a positive manner upon the Troop. Where possible, the Scoutmaster will coordinate with the Troop Committee, the Assistant Scoutmasters, and - most importantly - with the Scouts of the Troop. The Scoutmaster is the primary contact between the Council and District offices, and should be kept abreast of all matters concerning the Troop. The Scoutmaster is required to have completed Scoutmaster Fundamental Training, and is encouraged to seek Scouter training at every opportunity.

Assistant Scoutmasters: The Assistant Scoutmasters aid and advise the Scoutmaster with the Troop programs. Each Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned to either a Patrol, or to Troop activity programs. Assistant Scoutmasters are the direct link between the Scouts and the Scoutmaster. Assistant Scoutmasters are required to complete Scoutmaster Fundamental Training within one year of assuming the post of Assistant Scoutmaster.

Troop Committee Chairperson:

• The Chairperson is responsible for scheduling Troop Committee meetings, soliciting and setting items for discussion, publishing and distributing an agenda prior to the Troop Committee meetings, and assuring that Troop Committee meetings are conducted in an orderly and timely fashion. There will be no discussion of anything not on the agenda until after all of the published agenda items have been resolved.
• The Chairperson will maintain a close relationship with the Chartered Organization Representative (Lyons Lions Club), and the Scoutmaster.
• The Chairperson will arrange for charter review and recharter annually.

Secretary:

• The Secretary will maintain the minutes of the Troop Committee meetings.
• The Secretary will receive and maintain Troop records supplied by the Troop Scribe, but will not be expected to have to actively participate in the Scribe's activities.
• The Secretary will plan the charter presentation program.

Treasurer:

• The Treasurer will pay bills on the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and the authorization of the Troop Committee.
• The Treasurer will provide reports to the Troop Committee at each meeting.
• The Treasurer will lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget.
• The Treasurer will maintain individual Scout accounts.

Troop Program Coordinator:

• The Troop Program Coordinator will maintain the Troop Activities Calendar and WWW pages through input from the Council, the Scoutmaster, the other Committee members, and the Scouts.

Equipment and Transportation Committee: Given our small size, the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters will assume all of the duties in this area.

Certification Review Committee: In general terms, this committee sits in review of the Scouts who are presenting themselves for rank advancement. In most cases, Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters do not sit on the Certification Review Committee, but until such a time as an independent Certification Review Committee is possible, the Scoutmaster, the Assistant Scoutmasters and other volunteers will assume that duty.

• The committee is assigned the duty of providing - with the help of the Scoutmaster and the Assistant Scoutmasters - guidance to Scouts as they seek rank advancement, and certify rank advancement when it has been achieved.
• Additionally, the Certification Review Committee will be responsible for recruiting merit badge counselors for merit badge guidance and testing.

Revised November 1, 1997
questions & comments to: Troop 61

URL http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/scouts/troop61/t61committ.htm