Scribe

The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the discussions and actions (minutes) of the Patrol Leaders' Council and keeps a record of attendance at all meetings, campouts and PLCs.  He also takes notes on meeting announcements each week.  The Scribe should 1) send PLC minutes out to all members of the PLC within two days of the PLC meeting 2) Meeting announcements should be sent out to the entire troop the evening or next day.  3) Attendance should be given to the Scoutmaster or his designee at the soonest possible opportunity.  The candidate for Scribe must be at least a Tenderfoot. Along with other elected positions, he is selected by the troop for a six-month term, beginning in February or August.

If elected Scribe, 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)

 As an elected leader, you should set the example by wearing the proper uniform, being on time, and communicating effectively with both youth and adults. Live the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Last update March 1, 2006