Adult Leadership Roles

The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts providing direction, coaching, and support.

Our Troop Scoutmaster is Larry Ross. You can find out more about him under the Contact Us section.

Responsibilities

• Providing the junior leaders with the tools and skills so they can run the Troop

• Makes sure the rules of the BSA and chartered partner are followed

• Being a good mentor and positive role model

An Assistant Scoutmaster is an adult leader over the age of 18 who helps the Scoutmaster deliver the promise of Scouting. Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties. They can serve the Troop by guiding a particular patrol to which they’ve been assigned, advising certain Scouts who’ve assumed a position, (e.g. the Quartermaster or OA Representative), or filling in as necessary to assure the junior leaders have what they need to run things.

They also provide the two-deep leadership required by the Boy Scouts of America. An Assistant Scoutmaster can be 18 years old, but at least one in each Troop should be 21 or older so they can serve in the Scoutmaster’s absence.

Our Troop has 6 Assistant Scoutmasters. Brian, who is head of Activities and Merit Badges, Joel who helps our Assistant Senior Patrol Leader run the "Support Staff" (All Positions that are not under the control of the Senior Patrol Leader). We have Mark who helps the Quartermaster with the Trailer and gear for Troop Activities and Campouts, Russ, who heads up High Adventure, as well as Jake and Brandon.

Responsibilities

• Helping the Patrol and/or position that they've been assigned to

• Provide two-deep leadership

• Being a good mentor and positive role model

• Sets a good example

• Wears the Scout uniform correctly

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law

• Shows Scout spirit

The Troop Committee Chair is appointed by the chartered organization to see that all Committee functions are carried out. The Troop Committee Chair appoints and supervises the Unit Committee and Unit leaders, and organizes the Committee to see that all Committee responsibilities are delegated, coordinated, and completed.

Our Committee Chairman is Chris Jones, and you can learn more about him in the Contact Us Section.

Responsibilities

• Appoints and supervises the Unit Committee and its leaders

• Organizes the Committee to see that all responsibilities are delegated, coordinated, and completed

• Sets a good example

• Wears the Scout uniform correctly

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law

• Shows Scout spirit

The Troop Committee is a cross between a board of directors and a parent support group. It sets Troop policies and handles administrative functions, allowing the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters to focus on working directly with the Scouts.

We have a very large Committee, the members being Brandon, Carly, Chris, Jerry, Jessica, Joel, Mark, Janelle, Patty, Rachael, Shaun, and Terry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Troop

• Set Troop policies

• Handle administrative functions

• Sets a good example

• Wears the Scout uniform correctly

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law

• Shows Scout spirit

Positions

• Advancement Chair

Encourage Scouts to advance in rank. Arranges Boards of Review. Secures awards.

• Equipment Coordinator

Helps procure camping equipment. Works with the Quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of equipment. Maintains a Troop first aid kit.

• Health and Safety Coordinator

Obtain medical forms for Scouts. Ensure proper adult safety training and supervision at activities.

• Secretary

Keeps minutes of meetings and sends out committee meeting notices. Handles publicity.

• Treasurer

Handles all troop funds. Pays bills on the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the committee. Maintains checking and savings accounts. Supervises money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations. Leads the preparation of the annual budget.

The Troop Chaplain is an adult who may be a Troop Committee member, the Executive Officer of a religious Chartered Organization, or serves in another leadership capacity. It is customary that the religious leader, or an appointee of the Chartered Organization, will serve as Chaplain if the Troop is operated by a Religious Organization. A Troop not operated by a religious organization may select a Chaplain from local members of the clergy.

Responsibilities

• Provide a spiritual element for campouts and Troop meetings

• Provide spiritual counseling when needed or requested

• Provide opportunities for all boys to grow in their relationship with God and their fellow Scouts

• Encourage Scouts to participate in the religious emblems program of their respective faith

• Work with the Troop Chaplain Aide to plan and conduct an annual Scout-oriented religious observance, preferably during Scout Week in February

The Chartered Organization Representative (COR) is the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is also the organization’s contact with the District Committee and the Local Council. The Chartered Organization Representative may become a member of the District Committee and is a voting member of the council. If the chartered organization has more than one Unit, one representative serves them all. The Chartered Organization Representative appoints the Unit Committee Chairman but is a part of the Troop Committee.

Our COR and Troop Executive Officer is Pat Johns who is a part of the Spokane Valley Baptist Church.

Responsibilities

• Be the organization's contact with the District, Committee, and Council

• Sets a good example

• Wears the Scout uniform correctly

• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law

• Shows Scout spirit