Troop 613 Committee Positions

The Troop Committee consists of men and women who volunteer to support in the Scouting program in Troop 613. Theoretically, the Troop Committee is comprised of adults who wish to make a contribution to the program and who are appointed by the chartering organization.   In reality the Troop Committee is formed by registered parents of Scouts in the troop and registered non-parents with an active interest in Scouting.  Many of Troop 613's adult leaders were active in the Scouting movement as boys and all share a strong belief in the purpose of the program.

The Troop Committee's purpose is to administer the affairs of the troop and to assist the uniformed leaders in the operation of the troop. It is also the committee's responsibility to approve all uniformed leaders and monitor the performance of the uniformed leaders. The responsibilities of the Troop Committee include:

1. Providing and supporting competent adult leadership for the troop.

2. Helping in the acquisition and maintenance of troop equipment.

3. Assisting with financing and record keeping.

4. Supporting the advancement program of the troop.

5. Supporting the outdoor program.

6. Keeping the boys and parents informed of the troop's activities.

It is the function of the Troop Committee to support the troop program, not to operate it. The Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters are responsible for directing the troop program, and guiding the boy leadership to execute the troop program effectively.

The troop program and its execution is primarily the responsibility of the boy leadership of the troop. The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the highest position in the troop and it is his duty to (1) assign leadership duties to the Scout Leadership (does not include adults), (2) make sure adequate planning and preparation takes place for an effective program, and (3) instill the Scouting spirit into the troop.

The following job descriptions are to be used as a guide. The descriptions may be changed as adjustments are made in Troop 613. Suggestions are solicited from the SCM, ASCMs, and registered Committee Members.

Committee Chairman

• Key person in the operation of the troop committee.
• Call, notify, organize and preside at monthly committee meeting
• Work closely with Scoutmaster in preparation of agenda for troop committee meeting
• Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
• Maintain a close relationship with the Chartered Unit Representative
• Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtable
• Secure topflight, trained men for camp leadership
• Make sure adult leaders are properly trained and registered
• Arrange for charter review and recharter the troop annually
• Recruit parents and other adults to serve actively on the troop committee

Secretary

• Send out committee meeting notices
• Keep minutes of meetings
• Conduct the Troop Resource Survey annually

Treasurer

• Establish and supervise the operation of the troop budget
• Keep financial records
• Maintain troop funds and pay all approved bills
• Present the financial report at the committee meetings
• Work closely with the Troop Scribe in dues collection

Advancement Chairman

• Arrange troop Boards of Review, monthly
• Conduct Boards of Review
• Recruit committee to participate on Boards of Review
• Maintain troop advancement records

QuarterMaster

• Responsible for Troop camping equipment
• Maintains equipment
• Issues equipment to Scout QuarterMasters and receives equipment from Scout QuarterMasters
• Informs Committee on status of equipment and equipment needs

Fund Raising Chair

• Responsible for Troop fund raising activities
• Plans and coordinates fundraising events
• Informs Committee on status of fundraisers and prize/award requests

Chartered Unit Representative

• Help recruit troop leadership
• Serve as liaison between Troop 613 and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
• Assist with unit rechartering.
• Encourage recognition of leaders
• Cultivate resources to support Troop 613
• Stimulate troop goodwill and service projects in the church
• Urge participation in appropriate programs in the church

• Coordinate transportation for monthly troop activities and summer camp