General Information

Scouts is very different than Cub Scouts.

• It is a youth led program.
  • Adults are only there to guide and provide the means to succeed. 
• Adults are there to guide only and provide the means for the scouts to succeed.
• Advancement through the ranks is done individually.
  • Some scouts go fast. Some scouts go slow.
  • There isn't a deadline for any ranks, except Eagle Scout.
• Scouts are in charge of their own program, not the adult leaders or committee.
• There is two deep leadership at all scout events.

Scout Roles

Youth

Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)

• Consists of SPL, ASPL, Troop Guide, Patrol leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, and Quartermaster, additional scouts by invitation.
• Meets every 1 - 2 months to plan the meetings and trips.

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

• Head Youth
• Elected by Scouts
• Runs meetings
• Main contact for all Scouts

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

• 2nd in Command
• Runs meetings and main contact for all Scouts when SPL is not present.

Troop Guide

• Serves as a leader/mentor to new Scouts
• Must be at least 1st Class Rank

Patrol Leader

• Elected by patrol members.. 
• Prepares the patrol to participate in alll troop activities.
• Keeps patrol members informed.
• Helps the members of the troop to work together.

Assistance Patrol Leader

• Helps the Patrol Leader
• Serves as Patrol Leader, when the Patrol Leader is not available. 

Quartermaster

• Troop supply boss
• Keeps an inventory of all equipment
• Makes sure all equipment is in good condition.

Adult

Commitee Chair

• Makes sure that all committee functions are carried out.
• Appoints and supervises the Troop Committee and Scoutmasters.
• Organizes the Troop Committee

Scoutmaster

• Provides the youth leaders with the tools and skills to run the troop.
• Makes sure that BSA and chartered partner are followed.
• Is a good mentor and positive role model. 

Assistant Scoutmaster

• Helps the Scoutmaster deliver the promise of scouting. 
• Is assigned specific duties.

Committee

• Sets troop policies 
• Handles administrative functions of the troop.

Problems/Questions

• Parent issues, please contact the Committee Chair, Scott Wright.
• General program questions, contact the Scoutmaster, Jeff Zeitz or Assistant Scoutmaster, Bruce Williams.
• Scout specific program or question. Scout needs to speak to the SPL or ASPL, then the Scoutmaster. 
  • Parents should not discuss rank or advancements with adult leaders. 

Meetings 

Meetings are held every Thursday 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm at Marlton United Methodist Church.

• Scouts can be dropped off at the church (not before 7:15 pm, unless the quardian stays with the scout)

• No scouts may enter the building until two guardians/leaders are present.

• Parents are always welcome to stay for meetings, but need to provide the scouts space to run the meeting without interference. 

• Scouts BSA book should be brought to every meeting and event. (a canvas cover is recommended)

• Signoffs on Scout advancements,
  • can not be by a guardian
  • are not recorded by the Advancement Coordinator at every event meeting.