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==Position description==
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The scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders’ council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
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The '''Scribe''' is the [[Troop]]'s secretary.
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{{InfoSizable|450px|Serving as [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can apply towards [[positions of responsibility]] requriements for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], and [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]].}}
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The scribe is the Troop's secretary. He keeps the minutes of the patrol leaders' council meetings but is not a voting member of the council (no green bar). The scribe may also keep attendance records of other troop activities, such as campouts and service projects. During troop meetings, he works with patrol scribes to ensure the accurate recording of attendance and payment of dues, and to keep advancement records up-to-date. The scribe may also be responsible for maintaining a troop Web site with information that is current and correct. An adult who is a member of the troop committee may be assigned to help the troop scribe carry out his responsibilities.
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must be someone who can do more than write neatly. The Scribe needs to keep a
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record of what happens at each Patrol Meeting -- the Patrol Log. This record will help
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the Patrol recall what decisions were made at the last Patrol Meeting and who agreed to
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do what. The Scribe also keeps attendance records and collects dues and other fees.
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Critical that you also keep your own records
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• Campouts attended
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• Camped days, miles hiked/backpacked/floated
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• Service hours and projects
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• Leadership positions and time
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• Merit badge blue cards
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==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
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* Records all troop meetings (including PLC), events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
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* Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings.
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* Work with the [[troop committee]] member responsible for membership dues.
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* Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.
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* Regularly attends troop meetings, PLC, troop campouts, and troop events during his service period.
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* Records individual Scout advancement progress.
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* Collect troop income each week and submit them to the adult [[treasurer]].
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* Work with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance.
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* Forward records to [[Troop Committee]] for data-entry into the Troop/Team Record Book.
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* Sets a good example.
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* Set a good example.
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* Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.
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* Wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]].
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* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]],
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* Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]]
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* Shows Scout spirit
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==Training==
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Upon appointment, complete Youth Leader Training as soon as possible.
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ASPL, [[Scribe Advisor]], [[troop committee]], [[treasurer]] and/or [[troop committee]] member will train the [[Scribe]] in its responsibilities.
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==See also==
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* [[Positions of Responsibility]]
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* [[Star Rank]]
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* [[Life Rank]]
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* [[Eagle Scout Rank]]
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== [[Scribe Advisor]] ==
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==References==
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Adult to supervise the Scribe (a Scout) in maintaining attendance records on Scouts for all Troop activities.
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* [http://olc.scouting.org/resources/TLT.ppt BSA Troop Leader Training Powerpoint Presentaiton]
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==Responsibilities Details==
 
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Each troop is responsible for keeping its own records and reporting advancement to the local council service center. This is done on an Advancement Report form or by using Internet Advancement. One copy is kept by the troop and two are sent to the council with an order for badges and awards. It is best that this form be submitted at least monthly so that troop records remain current and Scouts are able to receive their awards quickly after earning them. Awards cannot be purchased or awarded until the Advancement Report has been filed with the council office. A Troop/Team Record Book, maintained by the troop scribe, is available.
 
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{{Patrol Leaders Council navbox}}
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[[Category:Youth positions]]

Revision as of 18:07, May 7, 2008

Scribe
Selection:Appointed
Selected by:Senior Patrol Leader
Reports to:Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Contents

Position description

The scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders’ council and keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop meetings.


Serving as Scribe can apply towards positions of responsibility requriements for Star, Life, and Eagle.


Responsibilities

  • Attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings.
  • Records individual Scout attendance and dues payments.
  • Records individual Scout advancement progress.
  • Work with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance.
  • Sets a good example.
  • Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform.
  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
  • Shows Scout spirit

See also

References


Patrol Leaders' Council

Chair: Senior Patrol Leader
Members: Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s), and Troop Guides
Other Members May Include: Instructor(s), Quartermaster(s), Scribe, and other Positions of Responsibility
Advisors: Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, Assistant Scoutmasters

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