What makes Scouting special is YOU make the decisions!

 

That’s right!  YOU run the troop.  Baden-Powell made it very plain in Aids to Scoutmastership when he wrote,

 

“The best progress is made in those Troops where power and

responsibility are really put into the hands of the Patrol Leaders.”

 

This is real decision making power and it's not just Patrol Leaders. All of the troop leadership positions have a hand in making the Troop run. As a troop leader you will:

 

                                    Plan and run troop meetings,

                                    Pick troop outings, where to camp, what to do,

                                    Plan advancement opportunities for all troop members

                                    Select High-Adventure programs

                                    Determine troop policy

                                    Help other Scouts along the trail to Eagle.

 

Sound cool? It really is! The adults are there to provide support but YOU will be making the decisions.

 

Because being a leader is more than just sewing a patch onto your uniform.  We have put together job descriptions for the troop leadership positions. They will give you a good idea of what each job is all about and what you will be required to do.

 

Here's how to be considered for a position. First read the job descriptions, qualifications, and job

responsibilities. Then decide what you want to do and talk it over with your parents. You can also talk it

over with other Scouts who have served in that position. Finally, get a troop job application form, fill it out,

have your parent(s) read and sign it and turn it in.

 

So, are you ready to "Lead the way"? We sure hope so!