Boy Scouts of America
Definitions and Descriptions
Chartered Organizations
Community-based organizations receive national charters to use the Scouting program as a part of their own youth work. These groups, which have goals compatible with those of the BSA, include religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, and labor organizations; governmental bodies; corporations; professional associations; and citizens' groups.
Troop Committee
“Board of Directors” of a troop. Responsibilities are, but not limited to, select a quality Scoutmaster, develop community service projects, assist with transportation for outings, plan & assist in fund-raising, provide special needs & assistance for individual scouts, serve on boards of review and at courts of honor, maintain records of troop finances & advancements, assist in the charter renewal process, and help with the annual Friends of Scouting campaign.
Scoutmaster
A Scoutmaster in a boy–led troop, is the adult-in-charge. He trains boys training to be leaders, makes available to them the resources and guidance they need to lead well, and then steps into the backgrounds and lets them do their job. He provides direction, coaching, and support.
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
The SPL is the junior leader with the most responsibility in the troop. This is a position elected by all the members of the troop. It is a position held for 6-12 months intervals and during this period he is not a member of a patrol. He is an experienced Scout with leadership skills developed through Junior Leadership Training (JLT), as well as, having already held numerous troop positions.
Other troop leadership positions
Assistance Sr. Patrol Leader (ASPL), Patrol Leader (PL), Asst. Patrol Leader (APL), Troop Guide, Quartermaster, Scribe, Troop Historian, Librarian, Den Chief, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM).
Assistant Scoutmaster
Registered adult leader who choose to participate at the troop level. Troop 377 has an adult leaders patrol, the Silver Fox Patrol. Operates under the same “patrol method”. Organized to assist the Scoutmaster with troop duties, training, coaching, and supporting the troop where needed. All adults are welcome and encouraged to attend any event. The best way to join in this fun and support your sons scouting journey is to become a “Trained” Assistant Scoutmaster.
Merit Badge Counselor
This person possesses a technical grasp of a subject and also has a solid
understanding of the needs, interests, and abilities of Scout’s. A
Scout must have a merit badge counselor for each merit badge he wishes to
earn.
Troop 377 is part of the Arapahoe
District in the Longs
Peak Council
