Senior Patrol Leader The Senior Patrol Leader is the top leader of the Troop. He is responsible for the Troop’s overall operation. With guidance from the Scoutmaster, he takes charge of Troop meetings, of the Patrol Leaders’ Council, and of all Troop activities, and he does everything he can to help each patrol be successful. He is responsible for annual program planning conferences and assists the Scoutmaster in conducting Troop leadership training. The Senior Patrol Leader presides over the Patrol Leaders’ Council and works closely with each patrol leader to plan Troop meetings and make arrangements for Troop activities. All members of a Troop vote by secret ballot to choose their Senior Patrol Leader. Rank and age requirements to be a Senior Patrol Leader are determined by each Troop, as is the schedule of elections. During a Scout’s time as Senior Patrol Leader, he is not a member of any patrol but may participate with a Venture patrol in high-adventure activities.

Reports To: The Scoutmaster.

Leadership Responsibilities
 1.   Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference.
 2.   Chair the patrol leaders’ council.
 3.   Appoint Scout leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
 4.   Assign duties and responsibilities to other Scout leaders.
 5.   Work with the Scoutmaster in training Scout leaders.
 6.   Set and enforce the tone for good Scout behavior within the troop.
 7.   Set a good example.
 8.   Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
 9.   Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
10.  Show and help develop Scout spirit.

 GOALS

 1.  Prepare agendas for all PLC meetings.

 2.  PLC completes troop meeting plans that provide advancement opportunity for the troop.

 3.  ASPL is trained in all SPL responsibilities.

 4.  Patrols complete all duty roster tasks assigned.

 5.  100% of Troop Leadership participates in Leadership Training.