Youth Leadership

In order for Troop 1 to be youth-led, our scouts need to fill many of these important roles!  We hold elections quarterly so that scouts get a chance to try out different positions.  Scouts also need to spend several months in qualifying positions of responsibility in order to earn the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks.  All of the positions below count towards this requirement unless otherwise noted.

We try to always have the SPL, ASPL, Troop Guide, Quartermaster, and Scribe filled. Other positions may be filled based on scout interest.  See our current leadership.*

In addition to the expectations below, all youth leaders are expected to set a good example for others and live by the scout oath and law.

Patrol Positions

Patrol Leader

The Patrol Leader (PL) is the oldest of the BSA positions, dating back to Baden-Powell’s first camp on Brownsea Island.  A Patrol Leader is responsible for the leadership and welfare of the members of their patrol.  They should have good communication with their patrol, represent their interests in the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC), and communicate Troop plans and decisions back to them.  They are responsible for their patrol during activities and campouts.  We encourage all members of a patrol to take a turn at this position, it’s a great way to learn more about your patrol-mates, exercise some leadership skills, and work with other PL’s Troop leadership such as the SPL.

• Patrol Leaders are elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Assistant Patrol Leader

The Assistant Patrol Leader helps their Patrol Leader as needed, stepping up into their role when the PL isn’t available.

This position does not count towards time in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, or Eagle ranks.

• Assistant Patrol Leaders are elected quarterly.

Troop Positions

Senior Patrol Leader

The Senior Patrol leader (SPL) runs all troop activities, including regular and Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings.  They are in charge at campouts, and work with the ASPL’s and Patrol Leaders to run the program.  They are the main point of contact for adult leaders in the Troop.  

• Senior Patrol Leaders are elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) helps the SPL as needed, stepping up into their role when the SPL isn’t available.

• Troop 1 generally has a couple ASPL’s at a time, one elected by the scouts, and one appointed by the SPL.  Elections and appointments happen quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Quartermaster

The Quartermaster is responsible for keeping our gear in good shape!  A quartermaster may do things like clean out the troop shed, note when equipment is missing or broken, and work with adult leadership to get it replaced.  This is a big job and we like to have 2 or more quartermasters at a time, we could even have one per patrol!  

• Quartermasters are elected quarterly. 

• Read more about this role.

Scribe

The Scribe is responsible for recording important decisions within the troop.  Specifically, the scribe will take notes during the PLC and pass them on to the Scoutmaster who will communicate upcoming plans out to the troop. 

• The Scribe is elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Troop Guide

The Troop Guide mentors the new-scout patrol and Patrol Leader, helping them understand what is going on and how to work together as a patrol.  

• This is an appointed position and scouts often remain in this position for longer than a quarter as they develop a good working relationship with the new scouts  Troop Guides should have already earned First Class rank or above.  Scouts who might be interested in this position should talk to the Scoutmaster.  

• Read more about this role.

Den Chief

The Den Chief works with the older dens in Cub Scout Pack 1, assisting the den leader and helping the scouts advance, easing their transition from Pack to Den. 

• This is an appointed position and scouts often remain in this position for longer than a quarter as they develop a good working relationship with the younger scouts.  Den Chiefs should have already earned First Class rank or above, so that the time they spend with the Pack rather than the Troop doesn’t hinder their own advancement.  Scouts who might be interested in this position should talk to the Scoutmaster.

• Read more about this role.

Chaplain Aide

The Chaplain Aide attends to the spiritual side of Troop 1.  This scout will lead prayers and meditations as needed.  They may speak during Troop ceremonies such as Courts of Honor.  

• The Chaplain Aide is elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Historian

The Historian preserves photos, stories, and facts about Troop 1 so that future Troop 1 scouts know what came before.  They may publish articles to the website or to the scout-led blog.

• The Historian is elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Instructor

An Instructor is an older troop member that teaches skills such as first aid, camping, or backpacking to younger scouts.  We can have more than one instructor, depending on the skills and interests available.

• This is an appointed position.  Scouts who might be interested in this position should talk to the Scoutmaster.  

• Read more about this role.

Librarian

The Librarian is responsible for our “library” of Merit Badge pamphlets and other books.  They will keep these organized and recommend when they need to be replaced.

• The Librarian is elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Webmaster

The Webmaster works with an adult advisor to keep the website up to date.  Currently there is a scout-led blog that the webmaster maintains.  They could also work with other scouts, such as the scribe or historian, if they wanted to publish updates to that blog.   

• The Webmaster is elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Bugler

The Bugler has earned or is working towards the Bugling merit badge, and plays the appropriate calls during troop meetings and outings.  For example, the Bugler plays reveille to wake us up in the mornings during summer camp at Tomahawk.

This position does not count towards time in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, or Eagle ranks.

• The Bugler is elected quarterly.

• Read more about this role.

Order of the Arrow Representative

The OA Representative facilitates communication between the Troop and the OA lodge, and promotes OA involvement within the Troop.  

• This is an appointed position and should go to scouts who have earned First Class and joined the OA.  Scouts who might be interested in this position should talk to the Scoutmaster.

• Read more about this role.

Outdoor Ethics Guide

The Outdoor Ethics Guide helps the Troop be good stewards of the environment in our outdoor activities, and mentors scouts working on Outdoor Ethics rank requirements.  

• This is an appointed position.  Scouts who might be interested in this position should talk to the Scoutmaster.

• Read more about this role.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Scouts between ages 16-18 who show outstanding leadership can act as an Assistant Scoutmaster, helping the Scoutmaster and supporting the troop.  

• This is an appointed position.  Scouts who might be interested in this position should talk to the Scoutmaster.

• Read more about this role.