There are other postions of responsability that Scouts can hold in the Troop.  We currently have three and can implement more as our Troop develops.  The SPL selects these postions for Scouts in the patrol based on who he feels would be the best fit for the job.

Quartermaster:  The Quartermaster is responsible for the gear and equipment of the Troop.  He should assume a feeling of ownership of the Troop's equipment and gear.  He must maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of the equipment.  He should communicate with the SPL any equipment that is out of repair or missing and needs replaced.

Scribe:  The Scribe responsible for the record keeping of the Troop.  He works very closely with the SPL to make sure that items are communicated to the Troop.  He attends PLC meetings as a non-voting member and keeps the minutes of the meetings.

Historian:  The Historian is responsible with assuring that a record of the details and events of the Troop are kept for future generations.  He takes pictures, creates scrapbooks of news clippings and writes about the Troop.  By his efforts young Scouts years from now can look back with pride on the deep history of their Troop.

If you are intersted in any of these postions you should let your SPL know at the next Troop meeting.  You should also let your ASPL know if you are interested in assuming the position when he advances to SPL.

I would like to welcome the following Scouts into the PLC:

Bryce Cooper: Senior Patrol Leader

Cole Metcalf: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Corban Porch: Patrol Leader of the "Spartan Patrol"

Craig Hechmer: Assistant Patrol Leader of the "Spartan Patrol"

Casey Andrews: Patrol Leader of the "Gangsta Frog Patrol"

Kyle Ciaccia: Assistant Patrol Leader of the "Gangsta Frog Patrol" 

Each member of the PLC is in their position because the boys in his Troop selected him to be there.  The following is the description of how boys become members of the PLC and a little bit of the idea behind why we function this way.

Because they have the highest rank in the Troop and have shown their dedication to become leaders the initial SPL and two PL have been appointed to their postions by the SM.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) :The ASPL is voted into his postion by his peers.  He will work under the SPL for one year.  After the completion of his one year and pending a Board of Review and a Scoutmaster Conference and found to be ready for the postion he becomes the SPL for the next year.  If he is found to not be ready for the position he will remain the ASPL and the Troop will nominate and vote on a new SPL. 

In this function it is the job of the SPL to help develop the ASPL during his year to ensure that he is ready for his position advancement.  Also, since the boys of the Troop voted for him they have made a commitment to him that they would like him to be their next SPL.  So it also the job of each Scout to help the ASPL be ready to be a leader by allowing themselves to be led by him.  In the event that the the ASPL is not ready for his advancement to SPL each boy from SPL to Scout rank should ask themselves what they could have done better that would have helped him be more prepared.  The Scoutmaster also should ask himself how he could have better helped the SPL develop his ASPL. 

When one of us fails each of fails.  It is each of our responsiblities to be accountable for the overall performance of our Troop.  It this habit of accepting accountability that will help each of you be strong men in a tough world.  Never be first to point blame (even if it obviously exists) but be first to ask yourself if you could have changed anything by your behavior.  Have the courage to express in words how you personally could have helped the situation and you will be proud of your Troop and yourself.

Assistant Patrol Leader (APL): The APL's position mimicks that of the ASPL.  However, his postion is for 6 months.  Pending an Assistant Scoutmaster Conference and approval he becomes the PL of his patrol.  The same philosophy is the same for the APL as for the ASPL. 

Brand new patrols will nominate and vote for their PL and APL and cycle begins anew.

The PLC stands for the Patrol Leaders Council.

The PLC is lead by the Senior Patrol Leader(APL).  He is joined by his Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(ASPL), and the individual Patrol Leaders(PL).  This group of boys meets after each meeting to discuss how the meeting went and ideas to make the next meeting better.  They discuss which Scouts were helpful and motivated and which Scouts needed more leading.  The PLC also meets to hold a yearly planning meeting.  At this meeting the PLC selects dates and locations for all the events of the year as well as discussed the budget needed to accomplish all the events planned.  It is a major part of a boy led troop.  It is also a time when your opinions and concerns as a Scout can be heard and acted on.  So if you would like to see something changed in our Troop you should ask your PL to bring up your concern or idea at the next PLC meeting. 

Mr. N8

A Scout can make himself known to a brother Scout wherever he may be by a method which only Scouts can know. He has brothers in every city in the land and in every country in the world. Wherever he goes he can give his signs and be assured of a friendly welcome. He can talk with a brother Scout without making a sound or he can make known his message by imitating the click of a telegraph key.

A Scout is kind to everything that lives. He knows that horses, dogs, and cats have their rights and he respects them. A Scout prides himself upon doing "good turns, " and no day in his life is complete unless he has been of aid to some person.

A Scout does not run away or call for help when an accident occurs. If a person is cut he knows how to stop the flow of blood and gently and carefully bind up the wound. If a person is burned his knowledge tells him how to alleviate the suffering. If anyone is dragged from the water unconscious, a Scout at once sets to work to restore respiration and circulation. He knows that not a minute can be lost.

A Scout knows that people expect more of him than they do of other boys and he governs his conduct so that no word of reproach can truthfully be brought against the great brotherhood to which he has pledged his loyalty. He seeks always to make the word "Scout" worthy of the respect of people whose opinions have value. He wears his uniform worthily.