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Troop 216 Adult Leaders
Scoutmasters
The
most visible adult leadership in any Boy Scout troop are the
Scoutmaster and his Assistant Scoutmasters, all of which are
parent volunteers. To see our current list of scoutmasters,
see our Troop
216 scoutmaster roster.
What
do the scoutmasters do?
New ASM Guide - pdf version and doc version
The
Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program
of the Troop.
The Scoutmaster and his Assistant Scoutmasters work directly with the
Scouts.
The importance of the Scoutmaster's job is reflected in the fact that
the quality of his
guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop.
The
Scoutmaster's duties include:
General
- Train
and guide boy leaders.
- Work
with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
- Use
the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
Meetings
- Meet
regularly with the Patrol Leaders' Council for training and
coordination in planning Troop activities.
- Attend
all Troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult
substitute.
- Attend
Troop Committee meetings.
- Conduct
periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent
participation and cooperation.
- Take
part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter
review meeting, and charter presentation.
Guidance
- Conduct
Scoutmaster Conferences for all rank advancements.
- Provide
a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are
promptly registered.
- Delegate
responsibility to other adults and groups (Assistants, Troop Committee)
so that they have a real part in troop operations.
- Supervise
Troop elections for youth leadership and the Order of the Arrow.
Activities
- Make
it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of
camping each year.
- Participate
in Council and District events.
- Build
a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting
literature.
- Conduct
all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the
policies of
the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
Quoted
from the Boy Scouts of America Scoutmaster's Handbook.
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