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Troop 159
Leadership Position Description
TROOP QUARTERMASTER
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Type:
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Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with
Scoutmaster approval |
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Term:
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6 months |
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Reports to:
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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
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Description:
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The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good
working order. |
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Comments:
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The Quartermaster does most of his work around campouts. There are times when the
Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Age:
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none |
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Rank:
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1st Class or higher |
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Experience:
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none |
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Attendance:
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50% over previous 6 months |
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| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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Training:
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You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have
attended in the past. |
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Attendance:
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You are expected to attend a MINIMUM of 50% of all troop meetings, a MINIMUM of 50%
of all Patrol Leader Council meetings, a MINIMUM of 50% of all outings, and a MINIMUM
of 50% of all service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused
absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
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Effort:
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You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
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| GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Uniform:
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Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you
will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with
all required badges in their correct locations. |
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Behavior:
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Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life.
Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
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Attendance:
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Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and
activities. You must call the Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at
a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make
sure that your duties are covered in your absence - usually by the Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader. |
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| SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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- Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment, including beginning and ending physical inventory
- Makes sure equipment is in good working condition
- Issues Troop and Patrol equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition
- Makes suggestions for new, repaired or replacement items
- Works with the Adult Advisor member responsible for equipment
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