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.
Committee Chair: Ryan Hoffman Duties:- 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: Vacant Duties: - Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.
- Handle publicity.
- Prepare a family newsletter
- Conduct the troop resource survey.
- Plan for family night programs and family activities.
- At each meeting, report the minute of the previous meeting.
Treasurer: Jennifer Lubenko Duties: - 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.
Advancement Coordinator: Diana Ahlm Duties: - 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.
Popcorn Kernel: Vacant Duties: - Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
Training Coordinator: Vacant Duties: - 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 youth leader training within the troop and at the council and national levels.
- Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
- Be watchful that the troop is taking all steps to ensure the boys' safety.
Equipment Coordinator: Vacant Duties: - 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 troop camping gear, and encourage troops in the safe use of all outdoor equipment.
- Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
Membership Coordinator: Open Duties: - Develop a plan for year-round membership flow into the troop.
- Work closely with the Cubmaster and Webelos den leader of neighboring Cub Scout packs to provide a smooth transition from pack to troop. Assist in developing and recruiting den chiefs, and assist in the crossover ceremony from Webelos Scouts to Boy Scouts.
- Plan and coordinate a troop open house to invite non-Scouts into the troop.
- Encourage Scouts to invite their friends to join the troop.
- Keep track of Scouts who drop out of the troop, and develop a plan to encourage them to rejoin.
(above text from Troop Committee Guidebook, ISBN 978-0-8395-4505-7)
Troop Track Coordinator and Webmaster: Vacant Duties: - Setup and maintain TroopTrack management program and public facing website for the Troop.
- Work with Adult Leaders to obtain information for management program.
- Train leaders, troop, and parents in the use of ScoutManage.
- Work with boys and leaders for updated content for the website.
- Update Troop Website.
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