The answer is simple.

 

CHAIRPERSON

 

• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed

• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster,

• Interpret national and local policies to the troop.

• Prepare troop committee meeting agendas.

• Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.

• Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables.

• Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership.

• Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.

• Plan the charter presentation.

 

 

SECRETARY

 

• Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.

• Handle publicity.

• Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities.

• Conduct the troop resource survey.

• Plan for family night programs and family activities.

• At each meeting, report the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

 

TREASURER

 

• Handle all troop funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee.

• Maintain checking and savings accounts.

• Train and supervise the troop scribe in record keeping.

• Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book.

• Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.

• Supervise the camp savings plan.

• Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget.

• Lead the Friends of Scouting campaign.

• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

 

 

OUTDOOR/ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

 

• Help in securing permission to use camping sites.

• Serve as transportation coordinator.

• Ensure a monthly outdoor program.

• Promote the National Camping Award.

• Promote, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month.

• Secure tour permits for all troop activities.

• Report to the troop committee at each meeting

 

 

ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR

 

• Encourage Scouts to advance in rank.

• Work with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records.

• Arrange quarterly troop boards of review and courts of honor.

• Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list.

• Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held. Secure badges and certificates.

• Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature.

• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

 

 

CHAPLAIN

 

• Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities.

• Give guidance to the chaplain aide.

• Promote regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choice.

• Visit homes of Scouts in time of sickness or need.

• Give spiritual counseling service when needed or requested.

• Encourage Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems.

• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

 

 

TRAINING COORDINATOR

 

• Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training.

• Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources.

• Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start Training for all new leaders.

• Be responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troop.

• Encourage periodic junior leader training within the troop and at the council and national levels.

• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

 

 

EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR (ADULT QUARTERMASTER)

 

• Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipment.

• Work with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment.

• Make periodic safety checks on all troops camping gear, and encourage troop in the safe use of all outdoor equipment.

• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.