Adult Leadership

The Scoutmaster

The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters work directly with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster's role is reflected in the fact that the quality of guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop.

The Scoutmaster can be male or female, but must be at least 21 years old. The Scoutmaster is selected and recruited by the troop committee and approved by the chartered organization representative.

The Scoutmaster's duties include:

Train and guide youth leaders
Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys
Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting
Meet regularly with the Patrol Leaders' Council for training and coordination in planning troop activities
Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute
Attend troop committee meetings
Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation
Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements
Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered
Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations
Supervise troop elections for the Order of the Arrow
Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year
Participate in council and district events
Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature
Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America

(above text from Troop Committee Guidebook, ISBN 978-0-8395-4505-7)

Scoutmaster

Glen Bingham
gbing73@gmail.com

The Assistant Scoutmaster

To fulfill obligations to the troop, the Scoutmaster, with the assistance of the troop committee, recruits assistant Scoutmasters to help operate the troop. Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties and reports to the Scoutmaster. They also provide the two-deep leadership standards set by the Boy Scouts of America. An assistant Scoutmaster may be 18 years old, but at least one in each troop should be 21 or older, so he or she can serve in the Scoutmaster's absence.

Assistant Scoutmasters

Diana Ahlm