RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS 

CHAIR

• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated and completed.



• Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster.



• Interpret national and local policies to the troop.



• Prepare troop committee meeting agendas.



• Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings and any special meetings that may be called.



• Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables.



• Secure top-notch, trained individuals for troop and camp leadership.



• Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.



• Plan the charter presentation.

TREASURER (FINANCE/RECORDS/BUDGET)

• Handle all troop funds. Pay bills on the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee.



• Maintain checking and savings accounts.



• Keep adequate records on paper or computer.



• Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget.



• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.



• Supervise the camp savings plan.



• Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.



• Lead the Friends of Scouting campaign.

ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR

• Encourage Scouts to advance in rank.



• Arrange monthly Boards of Review and quarterly Courts of Honor.



• Develop and maintain a merit badge counselor list.



• Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop Board of Review is held. Secure badges and certificates.



• Work with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records.



• Work with the troop librarian to build and maintain a troop library of merit badge pamphlets and other advancement literature.



• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

OUTDOOR/ACTIVIES COORDINATOR

• Help in securing permission to use camping sites.



• Serve as transportation coordinator.



• Ensure a monthly outdoor program.



• Promote a National Camping Award.



• Promote attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month.

• Secure tour permits for all troop activities.



• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

SECRETARY

• Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.



• Handle publicity.



• Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities.



• Conduct a troop resource survey.



• Report the minutes of the previous meeting.

EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

• Supervise and help the troop procure camping equipment.



• Work with the quartermaster on inventory and proper storage and maintenance of all troop equipment.

• Make periodic safety checks on all troop camping gear, and encourage the troop in the safe use of all outdoor equipment.

• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

TRAINING COORDINATOR

Ensure troop leaders and committee members have opportunities for training.

• Maintain an inventory of up-to-date training materials, videotapes and other training resources.



• Work with the district training team in scheduling Fast Start training for all new leaders.



• Be responsible for BSA Youth Protection training within the troop.



• Encourage periodic junior leader training within the troop and at the council and national levels.



• Report to the troop committee at each meeting.

CHAPLAIN

• Provide a spiritual tone for troop meetings and activities.



• Give guidance to the chaplain aide.



• Promote regular participation of each member in the activities of the religious organization of his choice.



• Encourage Boy Scouts to earn their appropriate religious emblems.



• Give spiritual counseling service when needed or requested.

OTHER JOBS

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

• Ensure and encourage troop participation in all activities and campouts.



• Coordinate Webelos visits to troop and on campouts.



• Do exit interviews with Scouts or parents on reason for leaving troop.

FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

• Coordinate fundraising and report to troop committee.



• Popcorn fundraiser in fall.



• Other fundraisers as needed for new Scouts in spring.



• Work with treasurer to obtain proper authorization.



• Work with treasurer for proper credit to Scout account.

RECRUITING AND RETENTION COORDINATOR