TROOP COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIESTrainer’s Edge

August 15, 2009

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

TROOP COMMITTEE POSITIONS

Committee Chair Secretary Treasurer Advancement Coordinator Equipment Coordinator Chaplain Activities Coordinator Training Coordinator Chartered Organization Rep Scoutmaster

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Organize the Committee Relationship to Chartered Organization Interpret National and Local Policies for Troop Call and run Monthly Committee Meetings Ensure Troop Representation at Roundtable Arrange for annual recharter

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

SECRETARY

Keep and distribute minutes of Committee meetings

Handle Troop Publicity Prepare a Family Newsletter (or website and

e-newsletter) Conduct the Troop Resource Survey Plan for Family Activities

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

TREASURER

Handle all Troop funds Train and supervise the Troop scribe Keep adequate records Supervise all money-earning projects Lead in preparation of annual budget Lead annual Friends of Scouting campaign Report to the Committee at each meeting

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR Encourage Scouts to advance in rank Work with the troop scribe to maintain

advancement records Report all advancements promptly to Service

Center Arrange quarterly boards of review and

Courts of Honor Develop and maintain a merit badge

counselor list Work with troop librarian to maintain an up-

to-date library of merit badge books and other references

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

Supervise and help procure camping equipment

Work with troop quartermaster on inventory and proper maintenance of equipment

Make periodic safety checks of all troop equipment and encourage safe use of equipment at all times

Report to the Committee at each meeting

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

CHAPLAIN

Provide a spiritual tone to troop meetings and activities

Give guidance to the troop chaplain’s aide Promote regular participation of each troop

member in his choice of religious organization

Give spiritual counseling service as needed Encourage scouts to earn their appropriate

religious emblems Report to the Committee at each meeting

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Help secure permission to use camping sites Serve as transportation coordinator Promote the National Camping Award Promote attendance at campouts,

camporees, and summer camp Secure tour permits for all troop activities Report to the Committee at each meeting

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

TRAINING COORDINATOR

Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training

Maintain an up-to-date inventory of training materials

Work with the District training team to schedule Fast Start training for new leaders

Responsible for BSA Youth Protection training Encourage troop, district, council, and

national youth leader training Report to the Committee at each meeting

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REP

No specific responsibilities Provides information about activities and

changes in the Chartered Organization which might affect troop activities

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee

SCOUTMASTER

No specific Committee responsibilities Provides updates at each Committee meeting

on troop progress, PLC actions, outing plans, discipline issues, etc.

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Eric Flamm, Foothills District Training Committee