Troop Guide The Troop Guide is both a leader and a mentor to the members of the new-Scout patrol. He should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year. He helps the Patrol Leader of the new-Scout patrol in much the same way that a Scoutmaster works with a Senior Patrol Leader to provide direction, coaching, and support. The Troop Guide is not a member of another patrol but may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venture patrol.

Reports To: Assistant Scoutmaster Guide Advisor.
 

Leadership Responsibilities

     1.  Introduce new Scouts to troop operations.

     2.  Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities.

     3.  Help set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop.

     4.  Ensure older Scouts never harass or bully new Scouts.

     5.  Help new Scouts earn the First Class rank in their first year.

     6.  Coach the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.

     7.  Work with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.

     8.  Attend patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.

     9.  Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.

   10.  Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.

   11.  Set a good example.

   12.  Wear the Scout uniform correctly.

   13.  Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

   14.  Show and help develop Scout

 

GOALS

     1.  Attend all PLC meetings and coach the new patrol leader.

     2.  Help the new patrol during all meetings, activities and events.

     3.  All new scouts achieve __________________ rank by end of term.

     4.  Act as mentor for all new scouts.

     5.  Report progress of the new patrol at all PLC meetings.