Scout Leadership

Our Scouts can do anything they put their minds to and it is important to let our Scouts do the leading. Sure it may look a bit chaotic from time to time, but Scouts won't learn to lead by having it done for them. Adults can show Scouts how to lead by doing things the Scout way with the adult patrol, by wearing the Scout uniform correctly, and by conducting themselves according to the Scout Oath, Law, and Outdoor Code at all times. 

Sometimes being a leader can be scary and our youth would like to know what is expected of them before they take the leap in an election. This page should help them navigate the leadership waters. Position descriptions are taken directly from the BSA Troop Leadership Resources. Please visit the link associated with each position for the BSA Responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned to a position depending on the number of scouts in the unit. 

In Troop 321 the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and Patrol Leaders are elected. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader appointed by the SPL and the "cabinet" of positions are appointed by the ASPL all with approval of the Scoutmaster. The Patrols Leaders select their Assistant Patrol Leaders. 

In an effort to effectively train our scouts in their specific leadership positions, we have indicated who they report to AND who they work with. If an adult leader is assigned to their position, it is NOT to do their job for them but to be a mentor in helping them understand the responsibilities of their position and how to do things for the good of the unit.