Adult Leadership

The Unit Treasurer handles unit funds, pays bills, maintains unit checking and savings accounts, leads in the preparation of the Troop’s annual budget and works with the Fundraising, Activities and Membership Coordinators.  The Treasurer keeps adequate records in the Troop Record Book and also helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe in record keeping. The Treasurer reports to the troop committee at each committee meeting.

The unit Membership Coordinator ensures that the unit has a plan for year-round membership flow into the troop, plans and coordinates the troop’s open house and recruitment events to invite non-Scouts into the Troop keeps track of Scouts who drop out of the troop, and develops a plan to encourage them to rejoin. Works closely with the Cubmasters and Arrow of Light Den leaders of neighboring cub Scout Packs to provide a smooth transition from the Pack to the Troop.  The Membership Coordinator also assist in developing and recruiting den chiefs, and assist in the bridging ceremony(ies) from AOL to the Troop.

The unit Advancement Coordinator ensures that the unit has, at least, monthly boards of review (BOR) and bi-annual courts of honor (COHs). This position works with both the New-Patrol Assistant Scoutmaster and the Troop Guide with the goals of helping each Scout advance a rank each year. The Advancement Coordinator is also responsible for record keeping (i.e. sync’ing Scoutbook with Scouts’ handbooks), purchasing awards (rank patches, merit badges, etc.) for bi-annual COHs and submitting advancement reports to council

The unit Activities Coordinator ensures that the unit has at least one monthly outdoor activity, helps in securing reservations/permissions to use camping sites, serves as the transportation/carpool coordinator, works with the troop and patrol scribe(s) to ensure permission slips and payments are collected for each outing and coordinates with the Treasurer for all monies collected. The Activity Coordinator also promotes the National Camping award and reports to the troop committee at each meeting.

The unit Fundraising Coordinator supervises fundraising, coordinates fundraising events for the troop and ensures that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in local or other council fundraising events.  The Fundraising Coordinator works closely with the Treasurer.

The unit Equipment Coordinator works with the Troop’s Quartermaster(s) and is responsible inventory, storage, and maintenance of unit equipment.  The Equipment Coordinator works with the Treasurer and makes equipment recommendations to the committee.

In general, committee members provide a firm foundation for the troop’s administrative and logistical needs. The members will participate in Committee Meetings, Boards of Review and Courts of Honor. They will suggest, review and approve troop budgets, large purchases, and fundraising activities. Committee members will help ensure BSA policies are followed, recruit adult volunteers, assist in adult leadership training and help support the scoutmasters in delivering an effective scouting program.

An Assistant Scoutmaster is one of the adult leaders age 18 or over who assist the Scoutmaster in delivering the troop program.  Assistant Scoutmasters may be specialized in one or more of the program areas of the Troop, including:

• New Scouts patrols
• Advanced Camper Experiences (ACES)
• Camp Craft and Scout Skills
• Hiking/Backpacking/Biking
• Climbing/Repelling
• Water Sports
• Other areas as needed

An Eagle Project Coach is an adult leader who regularly advises scouts on their Eagle service projects. The role of an Eagle Project Coach is not to create requirements or dictate the scope of the project, but to provide guidance to a scout throughout their Eagle Project’s planning and execution process.