Historian 
The Troop Historian 1) carries out and
publishes one research/historical project 2) keeps and publishes a
historical record of troop
activities. He is elected for a six-month term beginning in February
or August and must be at least of Tenderfoot rank.
More specifically, the Historian is
expected to research and document one (or more) Troop 575 historical
event(s) or to carry out a Troop 575 historical project approved by
the Scoutmaster or his designee; this information will be published in
the newsletter and posted on Troop 575's website. In addition, at the
completion of his term or at appropriate interim times, the Historian
will prepare a summary of the troop's activities during his term of
office, to be published in the newsletter and posted on the troop
website. The Historian is expected to contribute in some
demonstrative way to the organization of the existing Troop historical
record and is expected to keep the Troop 575 website updated as well
as write articles for each newsletter published during his term of
office.
If elected Historian, you are expected
to attend nearly all troop functions. In order to receive leadership
credit from the Scoutmaster during your tenure, you are expected to
attend:
•75% of all troop meetings, patrol
meetings, business meetings and Courts of Honor
•75% of all other troop activities
(i.e. Scout Skills Day, Scout Show), outings (i.e. climbing day),
service projects (i.e. Flag Plant, Community Food Share), and Eagle
projects. Merit Badge classes/MBU are not intended to be included
here and/or count towards this requirement.
•at least three campouts during the
term of office
•all Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings
unless excused ahead of time by the SPL (maximum of two excused
absences and no unexcused).
•Junior Leader
Training (either one day or weeklong) unless you have previously
attended either training and/or unless excused by the Scoutmaster for
a valid conflict (maximum of one excused absence in your Scouting
career)
You should set the example for other
Scouts by wearing your uniform properly and living the Scout oath and
law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say
and do.
Last update March 1, 2006
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