Position of Leadership
Duties and Requirements

Troop Guide

The Troop Guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and works with them toward their First Class Rank. He reports to a new Scout Patrol Leader and works with the adult, new Scouts advisors. These items must be accomplished or completed to the satisfaction of the Scoutmaster in order to get credit for this position of responsibility. Your review will be done by the Scoutmaster and will be ongoing during the term of the position.

During his term of office, the Troop Guide must:

• Attend at least 5 campouts
• Attend at least 15 troop meetings
• Attend all PLC meetings
• Attend all Courts of Honor
• Participate in teaching times at troop meetings to instruct new Scouts in rank advancement requirements
• Guide new Scouts in completing rank requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks
• Assist and support the Patrol Leaders for the new Scout patrols while allowing the Patrol Leaders to lead their patrol
• Enthusiastically wear the Scout uniform correctly
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law
• Show Scout spirit
• Set a good example for other Scouts
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster
• Be certified by the Scoutmaster that you have adequately completed the duties and requirements of this position.

Qualifications for the position of Troop Guide are:

• Age 12 minimum
• Must be First Class Rank or higher
• Must have been an active member of Troop 261 for a minimum of 1 year
• Must have actively participated in long and short term camping with Troop 261
• Must have attended Oak Leaf Training

Statement of Commitment:
If appointed to the position of Troop Guide, I hereby promise to cheerfully perform all the duties of my office as stated above and commit to the above participation requirements. I understand that failure to honor this commitment during my term of office may result in the loss of my leadership position and/or the loss of leadership credit toward my rank advancement.