Troop Committee Positions

Boy Scouts
of America

Troop 1705

Parents, the troop needs YOU to help it run!

Troop 1705 exists because people like you provide their time and talents. What could be a more worthy use of your valuable time than helping the boys of today grow into the leaders of tomorrow. Please join us in doing the many jobs it takes to make the troop go. Some are big and some are small. Take a look at the following job descriptions and find something you can do. Or join with a friend and decide to take on a position together. Then contact the Scoutmaster or Committee Chair to express your interest. The troop appreciates any time you can give.

Troop 1705 Committee Position Job Descriptions
No.	Position	Volunteer(s)	Level of Involvement	Description	Responsibilities
1.	Chairperson	Mr. Hunsanger	On-Going	Lead the troop committee meetings.	- Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated and completed. - Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster. - Interpret national and local policies to the troop. - Prepare troop committee meeting agendas. - Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called. - Conduct periodic parents' sessions to share the program and encourage parent participation and cooperation. - Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables. - Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership. - Arrange for charter review and recharter annually. - Plan the charter presentation.
2.	Scoutmaster	Mr. Zurowski	Weekly	Leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. Works directly with the scouts. Must be at least 21 years of age.	- Train and guide boy leaders. - Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys. - Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting. - Meet regularly with the patrol leaders' council for training and coordination in planning troop activities. - Attend all troop meetings or, when necessary, arrange for a qualified adult substitute. - Attend troop committee meetings. - Take part in annual membership inventory and uniform inspection, charter review meeting, and charter presentation. - Conduct Scoutmaster conferences for all rank advancements. - Provide a systematic recruiting plan for new members and see that they are promptly registered. - Delegate responsibility to other adults and groups (assistants, troop committee) so that they have a real part in troop operations. - Supervise troop elections for Order of the Arrow. - Make it possible for each Scout to experience at least 10 days and nights of camping each year. - Participate in council and district events. - Build a strong program by using proven methods presented in Scouting literature. - Conduct all activities under qualified leadership, safe conditions, and the policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America.
3.	Assistant Scoutmasters	Mr. Jensen Mr. Johnson Mr. Rhiew Mr. Mike Rothenberg Mr. Mark Rothenberg Mr. Rotermund	Weekly	Perform specific program duties as assigned by the scoutmaster. (Must by at least 18 years of age. At least one ASM should be 21 years of age so they can serve in the SM's absence.)	- Provide oversight and guidance in specific areas as assigned by the scoutmaster.
4.	Advancement Coordinator	Mr. Gathof	Weekly	Encourage scouts to advance in rank. Coordinate boards of review.	- Encourage Scouts to advance in rank. - Work with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records. - Arrange quarterly troop boards of review and courts of honor. - Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list. - Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held. Secure badges and certificates. - Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature. - Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
5.	Camping Coordinator	Mr. Charron	Monthly	Be the link between camps and the troop. Ensure proper reservations and payments are made on time.	- Help in securing permission to use camping sites. - Contact camps to inquire about price and space availability. - Prepare outing information handouts and permission slips. - Make reservations and ensure proper payments are made. - Ensure a monthly outdoor program. - Promote the National Camping Award. - Promote, through familiy meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month. - Secure tour permits for all troop activities. - Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
6.	Can-Do Coordinator	Mr. Rotermund	Once a Year	Coordinate the troop's annual food collection assignments.	- Plan and coordinate troop participation in the annual DAC Can-Do program. - Coordinate with the council Can-Do coordinator.
7.	Clothes Closet Coordinator	Mrs. Krolik	On-Going	Oversee the troop's pre-owned clothing collection.	- Maintain, in an orderly fashion, the inventory of uniform components that have been donated to the troop. - Bring the "Clothes Closet" to parent meetings.
8.	Court of Honor Coordinator	[VACANT]	One or more per year as needed	Help plan and carry out courts of honor.	- Work with the Scoutmaster to plan and coordinate courts of honor as needed. Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Arrange event location. - Purchase, set up and take down decorations. - Purchase and serve light refreshments. - Set up and put away chairs and tables. - Event clean-up.
9.	Den Chief Coordinator	Hill - Mrs. Rosette Wass - Mr. Jensen	Monthly	Recruit and organize Den Chiefs for the Hill and Wass Cub Scout Packs.	- Work with the Cub Scout liaisons to determine their need/desire for Den Chiefs. - Recruit the required number of Den Chiefs from the troop. - Provide names of Den Chiefs to troop committee. - Ensure that Den Chiefs receive appropriate training prior to working with the cubs. - Maintain contact with the Den leaders and Den Chiefs on a monthly basis to identify and work out any problems. - Promote Den Chief Award and assist boys in earning it. - Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
10.	Friends of Scouting (FOS) Coordinator	[VACANT]	Once a Year	Coordinate the troop's annual FOS fund drive.	- Contact the district FOS presenter to schedule the annual presentation for the troop. - Follow up with families that were not able to attend the FOS presentation. - Be the troop contact for any FOS business or questions.
11.	Hill Pack Liaison	Mrs. Rosette	Monthly	Be the link between our troop and the Hill Cub Scout Pack	- Contact the Hill Cub Scout pack committee chairperson or Cubmaster to gain permission to attend their committee meetings. - Attend the monthly pack committee meetings, providing information on things of interest to the pack such as Webelo to Scout transition, Father/Son outing activities, etc. - Report at troop committee meetings on pack activities of interest to the troop such as Crossover, service opportunities, Father/Son outing. - Be a conduit of information between the pack and troop as needed.
12.	Wass Pack Liaison	Mr. Jensen	Monthly	Be the link between our troop and the Wass Cub Scout Pack	- Contact the Wass Cub Scout pack committee chairperson or Cubmaster to gain permission to attend their committee meetings. - Attend the monthly pack committee meetings, providing information on things of interest to the pack such as Webelo to Scout transition, Father/Son outing activities, etc. - Report at troop committee meetings on pack activities of interest to the troop such as Crossover, service opportunities, Father/Son outing. - Be a conduit of information between the pack and troop as needed.
13.	Life Coach	Mr. Rothenberg	Monthly	Provide guidance and support to Life Scouts to help them attain Eagle.	- Meet monthly, or more often as needed, with Life Scouts to: 1. create a plan to reach Eagle rank. 2. determine status to plan. 3. identify obstacles and determine solutions. - Provide coaching on service project, project notebook and preparation for Eagle board of review. - Report at troop committee meetings.
14.	Publicity Coordinator	[VACANT]	Year-Round	Coordinate troop publicity within the community.	- Create press releases on Troop activities. - Look for creative opportunities to shed a positive light on our troop and scouting in general.
15.	Equipment Coordinator (Quartermaster)	[VACANT]	Monthly	Keep tabs on troop equipment and make recommendations for repair and replacement to the committee.	- Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipment. - Work with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment. - Make periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourage troops in the safe use of all outdoor equipment. - Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
16.	Secretary	Mr. Mike Rothenberg	On-Going	Distribute minutes of committee meetings. Maintain troop web site.	- Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices. - Maintain the troop web site with info on troop events and activities. - Conduct the troop resource survey. - At each meeting, report minutes of the previous meeting.
17.	Training Coordinator	[VACANT]	Monthly	Identifity and promote troop leader training opportunities (youth and adult).	- Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training. - Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes, and other training resources. - Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leaders. - Encourage periodic junior leader training within the troop and at the council and national levels. - Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
18.	Transportation Coordinator	[VACANT]	Monthly	Organize drivers for outings.	- Attend the troop meeting prior to each outing. - Create a list of drivers and assign scouts attending the outing to a vehicle. - Provide electronic list of drivers and passengers to the Scoutmaster.
19.	Treasurer	Mr. Silos	On-Going	Organize the troop finances. Create budget and reports.	- Handle all troop funds. Pay bills upon recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee. - Maintain checking and savings accounts. - Train and supervise the troop scribe in record keeping. - Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book. - Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations. - Supervise the camp savings plan. - Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget. - Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
20.	Troop Picnic Coordinators	[VACANT]	Once a Year	Organize annual picnic event.	- Recruit and organize volunteers as needed. - Purchase food and paper goods, table cloths, etc. - Ensure setup, food preparation, and cleanup.
21.	Wreath & Poinsettia Fundraiser Coordinator	Mr. Rotermund	Once a Year	Organize the annual holiday time fundraiser.	- Communicate with supplier of wreaths and poinsettias to determine costs. - Determine selling prices. - Plan key event dates. - Prepare promotional materials and explanation of fundraiser. - Distribute order forms to scouts. - Collect order forms. - Place order with supplier. - Pick up and organize wreaths and poinsettias by scout. - Collect payments from scouts and turn over to treasurer.
22.	Youth Protection Coordinator	Mrs. Ward	Once a Year	Become certified in BSA youth protection and provide helpful information to the troop.	- Attend council youth protection training (1 day). - Provide youth protection presentation (video) to troop youth and parents. - Review youth protection guidelines with adult leaders.

Page last updated: 05/03/2006