Scout Master

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Communications Coordinator

• Committee Position

• Monthly newsletter mailed to Scout’s home to parents and Scout
• Gives Program agenda for upcoming month – Program and Service Patrols for each meeting, Program subject for each meeting, etc.
• Details of Field Event for upcoming month – when, where, what time, how much, when return, etc.
• Previous month meeting highlights – advancements, etc.
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• Fundraising, Courts of Honor, Service Projects
• Maintains list of Scouts, Scouters – names, address, phone(s), email, etc., patrol rosters
• Liaise with ALC, Advancement Coordinator – maintain list of available service projects – post in Chapel.  *SM/ALC approval required prior to project initiation by Scout
• Work with Troop Historian and Web Master to develop and maintain Website
• Other miscellaneous items as necessary

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Field Events Coordinator

• Plans Field event to coincide with monthly Troop program
• Secures location for Field event
• Assists in maintaining long range plan for Troop programs/Field events
• Liaises with Transportation Coordinator – logistics, routes, seats, etc.

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Transportation Coordinator

• Liaises with Field Events Coordinator for transportation requirements
• Maintains list of active available drivers for Troop activities – Insurance documentation required
• Secures adequate transportation for each Troop activity, prior to departure date and time
• Develops and communicates loading chart for each vehicle – equipment and passengers by name, at time of Scout’s arrival for Troop activity
• Secures Tour Permit from Council office and delivers to Field Events Coordinator prior to departure

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Eagle Advisor

• Coordinates Eagle Projects with advancing Life Scouts
• Provides advice and counsel to advancing Life Scouts
• Liaises with District Eagle Board

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Advancement Coordinator

• Maintains advancement records for all Scouts, rank and merit badges
• Schedules, coordinates and communicates Scoutmaster Conferences – one night each month
• Schedules, coordinates and communicates Boards of Review – one night each month
• Liaises with Merit Badge Coordinator
• Plans and helps execute Courts of Honor – Three times yearly
• Scout store purchases – badges of rank, office, merit badges, awards

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Finance Coordinator

• Disburses Troop funds for approved expenses
• Maintains Troop financial records
• Collects Annual Dues and Fees
• Collects and disburses funds for summer camp and other approved Troop activities

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Equipment Coordinator

• Provides guidance for Troop Quartermaster
• Maintains Troop equipment in good supply and in good repair
• Provides guidance to Patrols in maintaining Patrol chuck box; inventory and upkeep
• Provides recommendations to SM/Committee with regard to new equipment purchases/replacement
• Oversees Troop Quartermaster, insuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available and accompany Troop on all Field Events and outings.
• Field Flag Kit - American, Troop, pole, ropes, clips, box, etc.

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New Scouts/Troop Instructor/Troop Guides

• Mentors and develops Troop Instructor and Troop Guides
• Provides direction to Youth Leadership in selection of Troop Guides
• Oversees mentoring of New Scouts by Troop Instructor and Troop Guides
• Plans and executes New Scout orientation and training functions with Troop Instructors and Guides
• Liaises with Pack on Crossover of New Scouts – Handles logistics – books, shirts, hats, fees, etc.

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Merit Badge Coordinator

• Maintains list of Council approved Merit Badge counselors for Troop
• Liaises with SM, PLC, Field Events Coordinator to tie monthly Program, monthly Field Event into Merit Badge Requirement.
• Schedules, locates counselor and facilitates classes for Eagle required merit badges – 1 per quarter
• Assists Scouts with planning Summer Camp merit badge schedule
• Liaises with Advancement Coordinator to determine Eagle required merit badges that should be taken in camp or offered by Troop
• Liaises with Finance Coordinator to organize summer Camp process- Check-in, merit badge scheduling, etc.

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Uniforms/Used Equipment Coordinator

• Maintains inventory of Troop hats and T-shirts, Troop numbers, Patrol emblems for sale to Scouts and Scouters
• Maintains the cache of used uniforms – develops system – area designated in Quartermaster’s Store
• Plans, organizes and conducts Annual Troop Swap meet for equipment, uniforms, etc.

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Fundraising Coordinator

• Troop Committee Position
• Will Chair committee of parents responsible for Troop Fundraising Event authorized by Troop Committee
• One major event per year – Wreath Sale
• Handle funds from Trash Pick-up – Liaise with Safari Club of Raleigh

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Council/District/OA Liaison

• Attends District Roundtable and communicates with ALC
• Attends OA and communicates with ALC
• Keeps Troop and SM/ASMs current and up to date on Council and District events, rules, regulations

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Charter Representative

• Annual re-chartering of troop
• Dues and fees collection
• Liaises with Finance Coordinator

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Patrol Advisors

• Patrol/Patrol Leader guidance and mentoring
• Coach, teach and keep Patrol Method on track
• Approve menus for campouts
• Help Patrol Leader “Prepare” – minimize struggle, avoid suffer, insure learning

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