Troop Guide

  • Job Description:
    The troop guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.
  • Reports to:
    The assistant Scoutmaster for the new scout patrol.
  • Troop Guide duties
    1. Introduces new Scouts to troop operations.
    2. Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities.
    3. Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts. (and prevents the new scouts from harassing the older scouts)
    4. Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year.
    5. teaches basic Scouting skills.
    7. Works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders' coundil meeting.
    8. Attends the patrol leaders' council meeting.
    9. Assists the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
    10. Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
    11. Sets a good example!
    12. Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly.
    13. Shows Scout Spirit.