The committee may be seen as the "board of directors" of our troop. Members are often parents and guardians of boys in the troop and chartered organization members who are interested in youth programs. The committee is composed of a minimum of three members, one of whom serves as chair. There is no maximum number of committee members serving at a given time.
The responsibilities of the troop committee include the following:
- Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained. In case the Scoutmaster is absent, a qualified assistant Scoutmaster is assigned. If the Scoutmaster is unable to serve, a replacement is recruited.
- Provides adequate meeting facilities.
- Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.
- Supports leaders in carrying out the program.
- Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with the approved budget plan.
- Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property.
- Ensures the troop has an outdoor program (minimum 10 days and nights per year).
- Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.
- Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall troop program.
- Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require.
- Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign.
- Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy behavior problem.
Troop Committee Chairman
Troop Vice Committee Chairman
Troop Secretary
Troop Treasurer
Troop Chaplain
Troop Advancement Chairman
Troop Finance Chairman
Troop Equipment Chairman
Troop Membership Chairman
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