Scout Leadership

Green Bar Positions

(Click on patch for Position Description)

Leadership is a vital part of the Scouting program and Scouts in positions of leadership run the troop. They take care of the tasks necessary to plan for and run troop meetings, patrol meetings, and other activities. Leadership opportunities allow Scouts to learn and develop important skills needed for their futures.

Leadership positions can start very early in a scouts career at the patrol level. Once a Scout reaches First Class rank and above, the positions of responsibility become more available. Please visit the Advancement page for additional requirements for leadership positions.

Troop Organization Chart

There are only two elected positions in the troop. All other positions are appointed by the SPL or the PL with the approval of the Scoutmaster with a few positions appointed directly by the Scoutmaster.

Youth Leadership Application Form

Elected Positions

Troop 435 elections are held semi-annually and are held for 6 months; March-August and September-February and count towards leadership rank requirements for Star, Life, or Eagle.

The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is elected by majority vote by the whole troop.
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) is assigned to the runner-up from the SPL vote.
The Patrol Leader (PL) is elected by majority vote by the members of the patrol.

Appointed Positions

Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader:

These positions are appointed in order and all count towards leadership rank requirements for Star, Life, or Eagle. Positions expire after 6 months.

Scribe
Quartermaster
Webmaster
Chaplain Aide
Librarian
Historian
Bugler
OA Troop Representative

Appointed by the Patrol Leader:

These positions are appointed at the Troop meeting following elections. Positions expire after 6 months.

Assistant Patrol Leader
Webmaster
The Patrol Leader may also appoint other positions like Patrol Scribe and Patrol Quartermaster if needed.

Positions of responsibility appointed by the Patrol Leader do not count towards rank advancement.

Appointed by the Scoutmaster:

These positions are appointed at the Scoutmaster's discretion and count towards leadership rank requirements for Star, Life, or Eagle. These positions expire at the Scoutmaster's discretion.

Troop Guide(s)
Den Chief(s)
Troop Instructor(s)
Junior Asst. Scoutmaster(s)

Responsibilities

Any Scout holding a leadership role should follow the duties for the position of responsibility:

set a good example
wear their Scout uniform correctly
live by the Scout Oath and Law
show and promote Scout spirit
maintain a high rate of attendance