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Scribe Qualifications and Duties

This is just an example. Adjust as needed to meet the size, customs, and needs of your unit.

Qualifications:

  • Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval
  • Tenderfoot Rank or higher (not a BSA requirement)

Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Trained by: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with assistance from the Assistant Scoutmaster for Older Scouts

May not serve three consecutive terms

Troop Scribe duties:

  • Attend and take minutes of Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC). Attendance expectation 80%
  • Arrive 5 minutes before the start of troop and PLC meetings.
  • Distribute copies of PLC minutes to PLC members and adult leaders in a timely manner.
  • Record attendance at all troop meetings, outings, and other activities.
  • Record advancement on troop advancement chart.
  • Share records with the troop committee secretary and advancement chair.
  • Participate in outings. Attendance expectation 50%
  • Attend troop meetings. Attendance expectation 80%
  • Set a good example.
  • Wear the field uniform (class A) correctly to all regular troop meetings and religious services.
  • Wear the activity uniform (class B t-shirt) to all outings and other troop activities.
  • Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
  • Show Scout spirit.

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