When you accepted the position of patrol leader, you agreed to provide service and leadership to your patrol and troop. No doubt you will take this responsibility seriously, but you will also find it fun and rewarding. As a patrol leader, you are expected to do the following:
* Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
* Keep patrol members informed.
* Assign each patrol member a specific duty.
* Represent his patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings and the annual program planning conference.
* Prepare the patrol to participate in all troop activities.
* Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
* Know the abilities of each patrol member.
* Set a good example.
* Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
* Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
* Show and develop patrol spirit.
Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
Guides new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.
Teaches basic Scout skills.
Coaches the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.
Works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.
Attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.
Assists the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
Counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spiri
Keeps records on troop equipment.
Makes sure equipment is in good working condition.
Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition.
Insures “Leave No Trace” and “Recycling Practices” are followed by all.
Makes suggestions for new or replacement items.
Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit
Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings.
Collects and Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.
Works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance.
Sets a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit
Sets up and takes care of a troop library.
Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.
Adds new or replacement items as needed.
Removes old and outdated materials as needed.
Conducts annual merit badge pamphlet collection after MBU in March.
Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.
Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns.
Set a good example.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit
Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Serves as the activities assistant at den meetings.
Sets a good example through attitude and uniform.
Is a friend to the boys in the den.
Helps lead weekly den meetings.
Helps the den in its part of the monthly pack meeting.
Knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans.
Meets regularly with the den leader to review den and pack meeting plans. Meets as needed with adult members of the den, pack, and troop.
Receives training from the den leader (and Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmaster) and attend Den Chief Training.
Encourages Cub Scouts to become Webelos Scouts when they are eligible.
Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
Shows Scout spirit