Parent FAQs: Troop Leadership
_This page provides answers to common parent questions in the following areas:
Troop Leadership
How are Troop leadership positions filled?
My Scout is a Patrol Leader/Grubmaster/Quartermaster for his patrol. What now?
Troop Leadership
How are Troop leadership positions filled?
My Scout is a Patrol Leader/Grubmaster/Quartermaster for his patrol. What now?
How are Troop leadership positions filled?
All scouts who have attained Star Rank or higher and have attended National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), are eligible for SPL or ASPL positions. The SPL is a scout elected position held twice per year in March and September or the SPL may be elected for an annual term beginning in late June after summer camp. PL and APL positions are elected by each Patrol. All other positions , ASPL, Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian and Chaplain’s Aid are appointed by the SPL.
All scouts who have attained Star Rank or higher and have attended National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), are eligible for SPL or ASPL positions. The SPL is a scout elected position held twice per year in March and September or the SPL may be elected for an annual term beginning in late June after summer camp. PL and APL positions are elected by each Patrol. All other positions , ASPL, Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian and Chaplain’s Aid are appointed by the SPL.
My scout is a Patrol Leader/Grubmaster/Quartermaster for his patrol. What now?
These are some of the first leadership positions that a Scout can hold. If your scout is a member of a new scout patrol, these may be positions you and your scout are not really familiar with. Don't worry! Troop guides, staff and adult leadership will help the scout identify and successfully fulfill the obligations of their position.
Patrol Leader
A Patrol Leader is elected by his patrol. He is essential for implementing the patrol method within the Troop. He guides his patrol, receives input from them, and represents them in the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC).
Grubmaster
The Grubmaster is a scout who purchases the food (grub) for the outing for their patrol. Most importantly, this means that he will be feeding the Patrol at the campout. It also means that if he does a good job, he will complete First Class requirements 4a through 4e.
The Patrol will plan the menu at the troop meeting prior to a campout (at a minimum). The Grubmaster should assist in this planning and will bring home a menu plan and a list of items to be purchased. The Scout is required to shop for supplies within the specified budget and pack them for transport appropriately (the Troop has coolers available for use if necessary).
Quartermaster
Camping is an integral part of the Boy Scout program and most troops have a good amount of camping gear to maintain. The Quartermaster is a youth member of the troop who keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
These are some of the first leadership positions that a Scout can hold. If your scout is a member of a new scout patrol, these may be positions you and your scout are not really familiar with. Don't worry! Troop guides, staff and adult leadership will help the scout identify and successfully fulfill the obligations of their position.
Patrol Leader
A Patrol Leader is elected by his patrol. He is essential for implementing the patrol method within the Troop. He guides his patrol, receives input from them, and represents them in the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC).
Grubmaster
The Grubmaster is a scout who purchases the food (grub) for the outing for their patrol. Most importantly, this means that he will be feeding the Patrol at the campout. It also means that if he does a good job, he will complete First Class requirements 4a through 4e.
The Patrol will plan the menu at the troop meeting prior to a campout (at a minimum). The Grubmaster should assist in this planning and will bring home a menu plan and a list of items to be purchased. The Scout is required to shop for supplies within the specified budget and pack them for transport appropriately (the Troop has coolers available for use if necessary).
Quartermaster
Camping is an integral part of the Boy Scout program and most troops have a good amount of camping gear to maintain. The Quartermaster is a youth member of the troop who keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
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