TROOP 817

Reports to the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). If you're the patrol leader for an FCE patrol, you'll also work with the Troop Guide who is assigned to your patrol.

Patrol Leader duties:

Appoints the Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
Represents the patrol on the PLC
Plans and steers patrol meetings
Helps Scouts advance
Acts as the chief recruiter of new Scouts
Keeps patrol members informed
Knows what his patrol members and other leaders can do
Sets the example
Wears the uniform correctly
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout spirit

Assistant Patrol Leader

Job Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) is appointed by the Patrol Leader (PL) and leads the patrol in his absence.

Reports to the Patrol Leader.

Assistant Patrol Leader duties:

Helps the PL plan and steer patrol meetings and activities
Helps him keep patrol members informed
Helps the PL get ready for all troop activities
Represents his patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) when the PL cannot attend
Lends a hand controlling the patrol and building patrol spirit
Sets a good example
Wears the uniform correctly
Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
Shows Scout spirit

Patrol Scribe

Job Description: The Patrol Scribe keeps the patrol records. He records the activities of the patrol and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at patrol meetings.

Reports to the Patrol Leader (PL).

Patrol Scribe duties:

Keep the patrol log for every meeting
Keep attendance records
Collect patrol dues
Can prepare a budget for buying patrol equipment

Patrol Quartermaster

Job Description: The Patrol Quartermaster keeps track of patrol equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Reports to the Patrol Leader (PL).

Patrol Quartermaster duties

Keeps all the patrol gear in order
Checks out troop gear for the patrol
Checks in troop gear for the patrol