General Information
Type: Selected by the Scoutmaster
Term: 6 months
Reports to: Scoutmaster & ASM for the New Scout Patrols (Panthers & Dragons)
Description: Troop Guides works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and encourages advancement from Scout through First Class. There may be more than one Troop Guide at any given time.
Comments: The first year as a Boy Scout is a critical time with new places, new people, new rules, and new activities. The Troop Guide is a friend to the new Scouts and makes the first year fun and successful. This is an important position.
Qualifications
Rank: Star or higher
Experience: none
Performance Requirements
Training: Self-review of Scout Craft Skills
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. Not required to attend the Patrol Leaders Council unless assisting new 1st year Patrol Leader.
Specific Leadership Responsibilities
Introduces new Scouts to troop operations. Teaches basic Scout skills. Helps new Scouts work toward First Class.
Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities and Guides new Scouts to live by Scout Oath and Law.
Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties and works with the patrol leader at Patrol meetings.
Attends Patrol Leaders Council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol as necessary.
Assists the Assistant Scoutmaster with training.
Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
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 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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