Assistant Scoutmasters

To fulfill their obligation to the troop, the Scoutmaster, with the assistance of the troop committee, recruits assistant Scoutmasters to help operate the troop.

Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties and reports to the Scoutmaster. They also provide the required two-deep leadership standards set by the Boy Scouts of America (there must be at least two adults present at any Boy Scout activity).

An assistant Scoutmaster may be 18 years old, but at least one in each troop should be 21 or older, so he or she can serve in the Scoutmaster's absence.

The troop committee is the troop's board of directors and supports the troop programs. But you ask, "What does the troop committee do?" The troop committee does the following:

	Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained. In case the Scoutmaster is absent, a qualified assistant Scoutmaster is assigned. If the Scoutmaster is unable to serve, a replacement is recruited.
	Provides adequate meeting facilities.
	Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.
	Supports leaders in carrying out the program.
	Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with the approved budget plan.
	Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property.
	Ensures the troop has an outdoor program (minimum 10 days and nights per year).
	Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.
	Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall program.
	Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require.
	Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign.
	Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy behavioral problems.

If you would like more information on either position, please click the Contact Our Troop link at the top of this page.