| GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| Type: |
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Elected by the members of the troop |
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6 months |
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Scoutmaster |
| Description: |
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The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
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The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point of the troop. He needs to attend as close to all troop functions as possible. One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint other troop leaders. He must choose leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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none |
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1st Class or higher |
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Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, Guide |
| Attendance: |
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75% over previous 6 months (outings), 85% Troop meetings. |
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| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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You are expected to attend 85% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, you can be removed from office. |
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none |
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| GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations. |
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Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
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Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities. |
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| SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Helps the Patrol Leader plan and steer patrol meetings and activities.
- Helps the Patrol Leader keep patrol members informed.
- Helps the patrol get ready for all troop activities.
- Represents his patrol at Patrol Leader's Council meetings when the Patrol Leader cannot attend.
- Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit.
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