Troop 99 Rochester, MN
The Scoutmaster is appointed by the Troop Committee to be responsible for the program and image of Troop 99. The Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters work directly with Scouts. The Scoutmaster can be male or female and is at least 21 years old.
- Train and guide youth leaders
- Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
- Recruit a Committee Chairperson, and together recruit all other Committee positions,
- Scouts run the troop; the Scoutmaster is the only adult who can change Troop plans or rules.
- Help boys learn for themselves.
- Help the Committee Chairperson plan Committee meetings.
- Encourage all Scouts to achieve First Class rank their first year and one rank every year after.
- Delegate responsibilities to other adults.
- Supervise troop elections of Order of the Arrow,
- Approve all service projects,
- Conduct Scoutmaster Conferences with all Scouts who are advancing and not advancing,
- Meet regularly with the Patrol Leaders Council to plan, train and coordinate troop activities.
- Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute.
- Attend all Troop Committee Meetings.
- Conduct periodic parent meetings to share the program and encourage parent participation.
- Enable each Scout to experience at least ten (10) days and nights of camping each year.
- Participate in District and Council activities and events.
- Take part in annual charter review meeting, and charter presentation.
- Conduct all activities under qualified adult leadership, safe conditions and the policies and procedures of Troop 99, the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America
Assistant Scoutmasters help guide the program of the troop. Each Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific duties and reports to the Scoutmaster. Assistant Scoutmasters provide required "two-deep leadership".
Types of Assistant Scoutmasters Include:
- ASM - New Scout Patrol
- ASM - Patrol Advisor
Assistant Scoutmaster - New Scouts
- Recruit new members.
- Maintain a good working relationship with Cub Scout and Weblos feeder Packs/Dens.
- Participate in District/Council youth recruiting efforts.
- Attend Cub Scout Blue and Gold dinners.
- Attend Webelos bridging ceremonies.
- Help Troop Guide plan the Webelos campout.
- Advise Troop Guide and Den Chiefs.
- Report to the Scoutmaster.
Assistant Scoutmaster - Patrol Advisor
- Serve as advisor for all patrols; support Patrol Leaders with suggestions and counseling.
- Follow up to assure, the Patrol Leader is making phone calls, etc.
- Attend training courses and roundtables.
- Report to the Scoutmaster.
- Attend training courses