Chartered Organization Representative – The Chartered Organization Representative is the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is also the organization’s contact with the district committee and the Local Council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council

Committee Member, Committee Chair – The troop committee chair is appointed by the chartered organization to see that all committee functions are carried out. The troop committee chairman appoints and supervises the Troop’s committee and leaders and organizes the committee to see that all committee responsibilities are delegated, coordinated and completed.

Committee Member, Troop Secretary – The Troop Secretary keeps minutes of committee meetings, reports the minutes of the previous meeting and sends notices of upcoming meetings. The Secretary collects, records and organizes troop documentation, including applications, medical forms and other registration forms and distributes, as needed, the Troop’s schedule of events and informational literature. Finally, the Secretary conducts the Troop Resource Survey, making recommendations to the committee for additional adult volunteers.

Committee Member, Treasurer – The Unit Treasurer handles unit funds, pays bills, maintains unit checking and savings accounts, leads in the preparation of the Troop’s annual budget and works with the Fundraising, Activities and Membership Coordinators.  The Treasurer keeps adequate records in the Troop Record Book and also helps train and supervise the Troop Scribe in record keeping. The Treasurer reports to the troop committee at each committee meeting.

Committee Member, Membership Coordinator – The unit Membership Coordinator ensures that the unit has a plan for year-round membership flow into the troop, plans and coordinates the troop’s open house and recruitment events to invite non-Scouts into the Troop keeps track of Scouts who drop out of the troop, and develops a plan to encourage them to rejoin. Works closely with the Cubmasters and Arrow of Light Den leaders of neighboring cub Scout Packs to provide a smooth transition from the Pack to the Troop.  The Membership Coordinator also assist in developing and recruiting den chiefs, and assist in the bridging ceremony(ies) from AOL to the Troop.

Committee Member, Advancement Coordinator – The unit Advancement Coordinator ensures that the unit has, at least, monthly boards of review (BOR) and bi-annual courts of honor (COHs). This position works with both the New-Patrol Assistant Scoutmaster and the Troop Guide with the goals of helping each Scout advance a rank each year. The Advancement Coordinator is also responsible for record keeping (i.e. sync’ing Scoutbook with Scouts’ handbooks), purchasing awards (rank patches, merit badges, etc.) for bi-annual COHs and submitting advancement reports to council.

Committee Member, Activities Coordinator – The unit Activities Coordinator ensures that the unit has at least one monthly outdoor activity, helps in securing reservations/permissions to use camping sites, serves as the transportation/carpool coordinator, works with the troop and patrol scribe(s) to ensure permission slips and payments are collected for each outing and coordinates with the Treasurer for all monies collected.    The Activity Coordinator also promotes the National Camping award and reports to the troop committee at each meeting.

Committee Member, Fundraising Coordinator – The unit Fundraising Coordinator supervises fundraising, coordinates fundraising events for the troop and ensures that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in popcorn sales or other council fundraising events.  The Fundraising Coordinator works closely with the Treasurer.

Committee Member, Equipment Coordinator  – The unit Equipment Coordinator works with the Troop’s Quartermaster(s) and is responsible inventory, storage, and maintenance of unit equipment.  The Equipment Coordinator works with the Treasurer and makes equipment recommendations to the committee.

Committee Member  – In general, committee members provide a firm foundation for the troop’s administrative and logistical needs. The members will participate in Committee Meetings, Boards of Review and Courts of Honor. They will suggest, review and approve troop budgets, large purchases, and fundraising activities. Committee members will help ensure BSA policies are followed, recruit adult volunteers, assist in adult leadership training and help support the scoutmasters in delivering an effective scouting program.

Scoutmaster – The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts to help them create the program for the troop. The Scoutmaster trains youth leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching, and support.

Assistant Scoutmaster – An Assistant Scoutmaster is one of the adult leaders age 18 or over who assist the Scoutmaster in delivering the troop program.  Assistant Scoutmasters may be specialized in one or more of the program areas of the Troop, including:

• New Scouts patrols
• Advanced Camper Experiences (ACES)
• Camp Craft and Scout Skills
• Hiking/Backpacking/Biking
• Climbing/Repelling
• Water Sports
• Other areas as needed

Eagle Coach/Mentor – An Eagle Project Coach is an adult leader who regularly advises scouts on their Eagle service projects. The role of an Eagle Project Coach is not to create requirements or dictate the scope of the project, but to provide guidance to a scout throughout their Eagle Project’s planning and execution process.

Finance Eagle Coach – The Finance Eagle Coach works with Life Scouts as they develop the project plan and execute their Eagle Scout projects. The position is designed to give scouts a contact for all financial matters and to ensure that additional work is not created for the Troop Treasurer.

Scout Parents – A Scout Parent is a parent or adult mentor of a Scout who enthusiastically participates with their Scout and volunteers to provide the best quality program experience to all youth in the unit. A Scout Parent is trained in Youth Protection, helps with special events and often provides transportation to and from Scout activities.