Positions of Responsibility – Troop 55 St. John the Divine

Applications for Positions of Responsibility are open for the Fall 2023 Term. Please submit by May 1, 2023

Rules: You may apply for any number of positions but apply in order of preference. If you do not currently hold the rank of First Class but anticipate finishing before the end of January, you may still apply. All scouts must demonstrate their ability to tie the 6 Basic Knots (Square, Two-Half Hitches, Tautline Hitch, Sheetbend, Bowline, Clove Hitch) prior to accruing credit towards their position of responsibility.

Troop 55 Position of Responsibility Roster

Fall semester July 1 to December 31
Spring semester – January 1 to June 30

Senior Patrol Leader

Elected

About

Required Qualifications

Life Rank or Above
ILST, NYLT
Previously served as ASPL
Elected by the Troop

Responsibilities

Proudly and correctly wear the full Scout uniform to Troop 55 Standards
Demonstrate highest level of Scout Spirit
Promote the Patrol method within the troop
Ensure the organization and success of all:
- Patrol Leader Council meetings,
- Court of Honor celebrations
- troop meetings.
Communicate plans to the Troop and Adult Leaders
Appoint and supervise qualified Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders for the following positions:
- First ASPL
- Meeting ASPL
- Camping ASPL
- First Class Trail ASPL
- Regular Patrol ASPL
- OS Patrol ASPL
Delegate responsibilities to ASPLs, Patrol Leaders, and other PORs.
Have read and has a copy of the “Senior Patrol Leader Handbook”.

• Prepare and execute the Troop Annual Meeting and Campout program consistent with Troop 55
Program Standards. During PLC meetings, review the detailed program for the next month, plan
the following month’s program in detail; assign responsibilities for each program item and discuss
the 2 month additional look ahead.

• Appoint a qualified First Assistant Senior Patrol leader to discharge the Senior Patrol Leader’s
responsibilities in the absence of the SPL and to coordinate the responsibilities of all Assistant
Senior Patrol Leaders appointed by the SPL.
• Encourage the Patrols, through the ASPL for Patrol Development to earn the National Patrol
Honor Award.
• Have read and has a copy of the “Senior Patrol Leader Handbook”.
• Produce and follow a written “Seven Part Meeting Plan” for each Troop meeting and each
meeting of the PLC.
• Produce, publish in advance and follow written schedules for each campout through the ASPL for
Camping.