Scout Position Jeopardy

Responsibilities 1

100

• helps the senior patrol leader lead meetings and activities
• runs the troop in the absence of the senior patrol leader
• helps train and supervise the troop scribe, quartermaster, instructor, librarian, historian, webmaster,  chaplain aide, and OA representative
• serves as a member of the patrol leaders’ council

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

200

• introduces new Scouts to troop operations
• helps new Scouts towards earning the First Class rank
• teaches basic Scout skills
• coaches the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on their duties
• works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings
• attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol
• counsels individuals Scouts on Scouting challenges

Troop Guide

300

• Be reliable, such as being at the den and pack meetings early
• Take the Den Chief Pledge
• Maintain patience and a positive attitude
• Understand the needs of Cub Scouts in the den, such as being sensitive to the needs of all members of your den based on their characteristics
• Provide encouragement to the scout in your den
• Give instruction to youth who require special attention
• Understand the Methods of Cub Scouting: Living the ideals, Belonging to a den, Advancement, Family Involvement, Activities, Serving the Neighborhood, and Uniform
• Help the den leader with den meetings.
• Help lead activities, games, and ceremonies.
• Help the members learn to be leaders.
• Reflect the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
• Set a good example as a role model.
• Share knowledge of the outdoors.
• Encourage Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light Scouts to move on to the next Scouting level

Den Chief

400

• sets up and takes care of the troop library
• keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop, may work with webmaster to manage the troop’s digital library
• adds new or replacement items as needed
• keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing
• keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns

Librarian

500

• teaches basic Scouting skills
• schedule/coordinate merit badge counselor(s) for troop/Scout instruction

Instructor

Responsibilities 2

100

• plans and leads patrol meetings and activities
• keeps patrol members informed
• assigns each patrol member a specific duty
• represents his patrol at all patrol leaders’ council meetings and the annual program planning conference
• prepares the patrol to participate in all troop activities
• works with other troop leaders to make the troop run well
• knows the abilities of each patrol member
• sets a good example

Patrol Leader

200

• keeps records on patrol and troop equipment
• makes sure equipment is in good working condition
• issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition
• makes suggestions for new or replacement items
• works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment

Quartermaster

300

• assists the troop chaplain with religious services at troop activities
• encourages troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith
• tells Scouts about the Religious Emblems program for their faith at least once a year
• helps recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems, (such as at a court of honor)
• makes sure religious holidays are considered during the troop program planning process
• helps plan for religious observance in troop activities
• encourages saying grace at meals while camping or at other activities
• helps promote annual Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath

Chaplin's Aide

400

• gathers photos and facts about troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook
• takes care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities
• keeps information about former members of the troop

Historian

500

• works with various unit members on needed topics
• ensures the website is as youth-run as possible
• maintains the website as needed

Webmaster

Responsibilities 3

100

• runs all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference
• runs the patrol leaders’ council (PLC) meetings
• appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster
• assigns duties and responsibilities to youth leaders
• assists the Scoutmaster with youth leader training

Senior Patrol Leader

200

• attends and keeps a log of patrol leaders’ council meetings
• records individual Scout attendance
• records individual Scout advancement progress
• works with the troop committee member responsible for records and finance

Scribe

300

• assures the troop adheres to the Principles of Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly, and the Outdoor Code

Outdoor Ethics Guide

400

• makes appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop meetings and activities

Bugler

500

• performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Misc 1

100

Positions with a First Class rank requirement

SPL, ASPL, Quartermaster, Troop Guide

200

Unofficial position in Troop 150

Grubmaster

300

Elected Positions

Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders

400

Position with Second Class requirement

Instructor

500

Only position without:

• wears the Scout uniform correctly
• lives by the Scout Oath and Law
• shows Scout spirit

In its description on BSA website

Den Chief

Misc 2

100

Positions with Summer Camp requirment

Patrol Leader, ASPL, SPL, Quartermaster

200

Last date to sign up for elections

One week before

300

Old name of Outdoor Ethics Guide

Leave No Trace Trainer

400

Position not listed on BSA website

Assistant Patrol Leader

500

Discontinued leadership position

Venture Patrol Leader