Leadership Position Description

TROOP QUARTERMASTER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type: Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when Quartermaster has to he available to check equipment in and out.

Qualifications

Age: NA

Rank: none

Experience: none

Attendance: 13 Events/Meetings over previous 6 months.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Training: YOU must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past unless you have attended 2 years in a row.

Effort: You must attend 16 Events/Meetings over the 6 months in office

Attend at least 2 (3 in the spring) campouts which you prepare the trailer for the campout

You Must Pass a uniform inspection at least once every month

Must be a part of 4 PLC meetings during your term

GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform: 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.

Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Attendance: 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.

If you have non-scout conflicts which prevent you from fulfilling your duties you should allow someone to complete your term until you can return

SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment

Makes sure equipment is in good working condition

Makes suggestions for new or replacement items

Works with the Troop Committee member responsible for equipment

Gets the US, troop, and patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards