The Role of Adult Leaders in our Troop
Troop 555 is proud to have a qualitative approach toward selecting adult leaders. For the committee, all parents are encouraged to participate, but for key positions they must complete the requisite training within the first year (preferably within the first three months!) of appointment to a key leadership position.
For the program side of things, Boy Scouting is quite different from Cub Scouting or Webelos in that parents do not typically accompany their sons on outings or other events (that isn't to say we don't need help driving our Scouts to these events). Our troop program leaders are comprised completely of dads who are willing to undertake the training necessary and participate in the outings along with their sons, in order to provide positive, male role models for the troop youth.
The key positions of responsibility for our program are the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster. The Scoutmaster is appointed by the Committee and Chartered Organization, and the Assistant Scoutmaster(s) are appointed at the discretion of the Scoutmaster.
Troop 555 is proud to have a qualitative approach toward selecting adult leaders. For the committee, all parents are encouraged to participate, but for key positions they must complete the requisite training within the first year (preferably within the first three months!) of appointment to a key leadership position.
For the program side of things, Boy Scouting is quite different from Cub Scouting or Webelos in that parents do not typically accompany their sons on outings or other events (that isn't to say we don't need help driving our Scouts to these events). Our troop program leaders are comprised completely of dads who are willing to undertake the training necessary and participate in the outings along with their sons, in order to provide positive, male role models for the troop youth.
The key positions of responsibility for our program are the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster. The Scoutmaster is appointed by the Committee and Chartered Organization, and the Assistant Scoutmaster(s) are appointed at the discretion of the Scoutmaster.
Role Models
Our troop has set fairly reasonable expectations of its volunteers in the interest of providing the best possible example for the boys to follow, and this extends to personal habits such as language and tobacco use. Adults are not permitted to use any tobacco products in the presence of Scouts, including in cars or out-of-doors. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited on Scouting events and outings.
Being an adult adviser is a difficult role, especially when we are advising youth. Adults are trained against and should not interfere with the functioning of boy leaders, even if they make mistakes (we all learn best from our mistakes). As advisers, it is our role to step in only if it is a matter of immediate safety or if the mistake will be immediately costly. Never do anything for a boy he can do himself.
Other Volunteers
Our troop and pack have constant need for qualified adults to be drivers, merit badge counselors, committee members and liaisons with other units, our district and our council. If you are looking for an opportunity to assist, reach out to the Scoutmaster or Committee Chair to learn how you can help.
Our troop has set fairly reasonable expectations of its volunteers in the interest of providing the best possible example for the boys to follow, and this extends to personal habits such as language and tobacco use. Adults are not permitted to use any tobacco products in the presence of Scouts, including in cars or out-of-doors. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited on Scouting events and outings.
Being an adult adviser is a difficult role, especially when we are advising youth. Adults are trained against and should not interfere with the functioning of boy leaders, even if they make mistakes (we all learn best from our mistakes). As advisers, it is our role to step in only if it is a matter of immediate safety or if the mistake will be immediately costly. Never do anything for a boy he can do himself.
Other Volunteers
Our troop and pack have constant need for qualified adults to be drivers, merit badge counselors, committee members and liaisons with other units, our district and our council. If you are looking for an opportunity to assist, reach out to the Scoutmaster or Committee Chair to learn how you can help.