Additional Leadership Role Responsibilities

Chaplain Aide:

The chaplain aide works with the troop chaplain or the clergy of his faith to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious emblems program. The chaplain aide leads us in prayer at camping and other activities. Works with other scouts when applicable to provide worship services when we are at camp on Sunday or other times when applicable. While the Chaplain Aid is not an SPL member, it is encouraged that he attend PLC meetings to ensure planning does not conflict with religious observances and that faith services are planned appropriately.

6 months

• (elected)

Historian:

The historian preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, the Troop Flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia. The historian is required to maintain and carry with him at all times a digital camera to all troop functions so he can take photos to document our history.

6 month term .

• (elected)

Librarian:

The librarian oversees the care and use of troop Merit Badge books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists.

6 month term

• (elected)

Webmaster:

To maintain and update troop website.

6 months

• (elected)

Bugler:

The Bugler should be able to make appropriate BSA bugle calls, as requested, at troop activities. The bugler must own and bring with him when requested by the (SPL) or scoutmaster, a bugle, trumpet or cornet. The Bugler is responsible for waking the troop up at overnight outdoor events such as weekend camping or summer camp and playing the appropriate bugle call at ceremonies. The troop bugler does not have to be the best horn player in the world but he does have to do his very best to play the BSA bugle calls as part of his responsibilities.

6 month term

• (elected)