General Information
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Chaplain's Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program.
Comments: A Duty to God is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplain's Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for camp outs and other functions. The Chaplain's Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members help.
Qualifications
Age: none
Rank: none
Experience: none
Performance Requirements
Training: Meet with Church representative for training.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. Does not attend the Patrol Leaders Council.
Specific Leadership Responsibilities
Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities.
Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.
Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning.
Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.
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 or the Senior Patrol Leader 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 someone will assume your responsibilities.
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