Unit Treasurer
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- | {{Otheruses|''This is the '''{{PAGENAME}}''', an adult position on a troop, team or crew committee.<br/>For the youth Venturing position of responsibility, see [[Crew Treasurer]].'' | + | {{Otheruses|''This is the '''{{PAGENAME}}''', an adult position on a troop, team, or crew committee.<br/>For the youth Venturing position of responsibility, see [[Crew Treasurer]].''}} |
- | The '''unit treasurer''' is appointed by the committee chairman to handle troop/team/crew funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting campaign, and supervise fundraising. | + | The '''unit treasurer''' is appointed by the committee chairman to handle troop/team/crew funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting campaign, and supervise [[Fundraising|fundraising]]. |
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* [[Crew Committee]] in a Venturing [[crew]] | * [[Crew Committee]] in a Venturing [[crew]] | ||
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* Train and supervise the troop [[Scribe]], [[Team Secretary]] or [[Crew Treasurer]] in record keeping. | * Train and supervise the troop [[Scribe]], [[Team Secretary]] or [[Crew Treasurer]] in record keeping. | ||
* Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book. | * Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book. | ||
- | * Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations. | + | * Supervise [[Fundraising|money-earning projects]], including obtaining proper authorizations. |
* Supervise the camp savings plan. | * Supervise the camp savings plan. | ||
* Lead in the preparation of the annual troop/team/crew budget. | * Lead in the preparation of the annual troop/team/crew budget. | ||
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Revision as of 22:37, October 16, 2012
Troop Treasurer | |
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![]() | This is the Unit Treasurer, an adult position on a troop, team, or crew committee. For the youth Venturing position of responsibility, see Crew Treasurer. |
The unit treasurer is appointed by the committee chairman to handle troop/team/crew funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting campaign, and supervise fundraising.
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Unit committee position
- Troop Committee in a Boy Scout troop
- Team Committee in a Varsity Scout team
- Crew Committee in a Venturing crew
Team Treasurer | |
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Responsibilities
- Handle all troop/team/crew funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster/Team Coach/Crew Advisor and authorization of the unit committee.
- Maintain the unit’s checking and savings accounts.
- Train and supervise the troop Scribe, Team Secretary or Crew Treasurer in record keeping.
- Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book.
- Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.
- Supervise the camp savings plan.
- Lead in the preparation of the annual troop/team/crew budget.
- Lead the Friends of Scouting campaign.
- Report to the unit committee at each meeting.
- Receive unit income each week from the troop scribe, team secretary or crew treasurer.
Crew Committee Treasurer | |
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Qualifications
Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also:
- Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct.
- Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
- Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.
- Respect and obey the laws of the United States of America.
- Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.
- Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.
- Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required.
- Review the disclosure information related to the BSA’s background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.
- Take leader position-specific training.
- Hold only one position within the same unit. The chartered organization representative may multiple as the committee chair or a committee member.
The adult leader application process will not be complete until Youth Protection training has been completed and a criminal background check has been obtained.
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates
- Applications: New Unit - Adult Application
- Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
- Advancement - Advancement Report - First Class-First Year - Advancement Campout - Merit Badge Day - Individual Record
Online or classroom Leader Training
Youth protection (MANDATORY) – every registered adult must be re-certified every year at my.scouting.org, where they can also complete the following courses:
- Before the First Meeting
- First 30 Days
- Position Trained
- Other training opportunities: Roundtable – University of Scouting – Teaching EDGE
Outdoor Leader Training
In addition to fulfilling other requirements, some unit leaders need outdoor-specific training.
- BALOO – To have a Pack campout, or a Webelos Den campout, at least one unit leader must be BALOO trained.
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters -- at least one must be trained to have a campout.
- Wood Badge – Advanced Leadership skills for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, district and council Scouters.
- Seabadge – Advanced Leadership skills for unit, district and council Sea Scouters.
Other outdoor-related links
Troop Committee Chairman | Secretary | Treasurer | Advancement Chair |
Equipment Coordinator | Activities Chair | Membership Chair | Training Chair |
Fundraising Chair | Public Relations Chair | Friends of Scouting Chair | Scouting for Food Chair |
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator | Chaplain | New Member Coordinator | |
Reports to: Chartered Organization Representative | Advisers: Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster(s) |
Official Boy Scout Forms & Resources | ||||
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Applications & Reports: | Youth Application | Adult Leader Application | Advancement Report | Uniform Inspections |
Training Materials: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
Online Training: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
Other Guides: | Boy Scout Requirements | Insignia Guide | Advancement Guide | Leave No Trace |
Permit Applications: | Informed Consent | Activity Consent (Permission Slip) | Unit Money-Earning Project | |
Medical Exam Forms: | Annual Health and Medical Record | other forms… |
Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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Lead by: | Team Committee Chairman |
Members: | Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Advancement Chair • Equipment Coordinator • Activities Chair • Membership Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator • Chaplain |
Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) |
Team Leadership: | Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide • Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative |
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Program Managers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
Other team leadership: | Historian • Bugler |
Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) • Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer |
Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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Lead by: | Crew Committee Chairman |
Members: | Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Activities Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator |
Advisers: | Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Consultants |
Crew Officers: | President • Vice President - Administration • Vice President - Program • Secretary • Treasurer |
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Special crew officers: | Crew Guide • Quartermaster • Historian |
Other crew officers: | Musician • Den Chief |
Advisers: | Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Crew Committee Secretary • Crew Committee Treasurer |
Petty Officers: | Boatswain • Boatswain's Mate • Crew Leader • Assistant Crew Leader |
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Administrative petty officers: | Yeoman • Purser • Storekeeper |
Other petty officers: | Specialists • Activity Chairs • Bugler |
Officers: | Skipper • Mate • Ship Committee Secretary • Ship Committee Treasurer |