Scout Leadership

 

One of the major differences between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts is the very important method, leadership development.  In order to teach leadership, we let the boys lead.  All of our Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are taught the basics of a boy-led troop and believe in the benefits of having the boys learn to lead in a safe environment.

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“Empowering boys to be leaders is the core of Scouting.  Scouts learn by doing, and what they do is lead their patrols

and their troop. The boys themselves develop a troop program, then take responsibility for figuring out how they will

achieve the goals. One of our most important challenges is to train boy leaders to run the troop by providing direction,

coaching and support. The boys will make mistakes now and then and will rely upon the adult leaders to guide them. But

only through real hands-on experience as leaders can boys learn to lead.”

-William Baden Powell

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Patrol Method

The troop utilizes the patrol method to organize and run the troop. The patrol method works by dividing the larger Troop into smaller groups of 8-15. At meetings and other activities, the Scouts are organized into a patrol that sits together, plans together and collectively work to meet their patrol objectives. The patrol is lead by a patrol leader and an assistant patrol leader.

 

On camping trips patrols tent in the same area and are responsible for planning, shopping, and cooking all of their own meals.

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Patrol Leader Council (PLC) Meetings

The Patrol Leader Council is made up of the boy leaders in the troop as well as the Scoutmaster and Assistants. These monthly meetings are where the scout leadership plans the upcoming meetings and events. 

 

Scout Leadership Elections

Scout leaders are chosen by the scouts themselves at elections which take place twice a year.  Position eligibility is based on active participation within the troop, being current on all monies owed as well as age, rank and experience/tenure within the troop.  Positions which fulfill essential needs of the troop but do not directly lead the scouts are chosen by the senior scout leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster.  Every scout has the opportunity to lead at some level while a member of the Troop. 

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