The Patrol Leaders' Council

TROOP 445'S MONTHLY PLC PLAN can be found on the 445 Message Board (members only).

WHAT IS THE "PLC" AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

The PLC is the "Patrol Leaders Council."  It is made up by the key boy leaders in the Troop:

	the Senior Patrol Leader and his assistants,
	the Patrol Leaders (their assistants may also attend but are not part of the PLC),
	Troop Guide(s) for any new-Scout patrols, and
	all other Scouts holding a Troop leadership position

The PLC plans and runs the Troop's program and activities, and gives long-range direction to the Troop with an annual program planning meeting that lays out the Troop's calendar for the coming year.

The PLC of Troop 445 meets once a month, on the Monday evening following Troop campouts.  All members of the Troop may attend the meeting, but only the members of the PLC may participate in the planning.

Except for the Scoutmaster's Minute during the closing of Troop meetings, each section of a Troop meeting is the responsibility of the Scouts themselves, unless the PLC asks an adult leader to help in a section of a meeting.

The Scoutmaster and his assistants attend the PLC meetings as coaches and informal resources.  As much as possible, the Scoutmaster allows the boys to run the meetings and make the decisions.  The Scoutmaster and Troop committee retain veto power over decisions made by the PLC, but need to use in only on the occasion  when plans of the PLC would violate BSA policy or could lead to a situation that might jeopardize the safety of Troop members.

SCOUT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

	Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM) APPOINTED BY: Scoutmaster RESPONSIBLE TO: Scoutmaster SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities reserved for adults 18 and 21 years of age or older) 2. Attend Patrol Leaders Council as a Resource 3. Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster 4. Set a good example 5. Wear the uniform correctly 6. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) ELECTED BY: Troop Members RESPONSIBLE TO: Scoutmaster SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Preside at all troop meetings, events, and activities 2. Run the Patrol Leaders Council 3. Keep patrol leaders informed 4. Name appointed scout leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster 5. Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders 6. Work with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders 7. Set a good example 8. Wear the uniform correctly 9. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) APPOINTED BY: SPL RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader 2. Acts as Facilities Leader for setup of Troop Functions 3. Take over troop leadership in the absence of the senior patrol leader 4. Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader 5. Function as a member of the patrol leaders' council 6. Set a good example 7. Wear the uniform correctly 8. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Quartermaster (QM) APPOINTED BY: SPL RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Is a member of the patrol leaders council 2. Keep records of patrol and troop equipment 3. Keep equipment organized and in good repair 4. Make sure patrols take care of equipment 5. Suggest new or replacement items 6. Work with Scoutmaster responsible for equipment 7. Set a good example 8. Wear the uniform correctly 9. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Scribe APPOINTED BY: SPL RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings 2. Record meeting & campout attendance and reports them to Troop Webmaster 3. Set a good example 4. Wear the uniform correctly 5. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Librarian APPOINTED BY: SPL RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Establish and maintain a troop library 2. Keep records on literature owned by the troop 3. Add new or replacement items needed 4. Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings 5. Set a good example 6. Wear the uniform correctly 7. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Historian APPOINTED BY: SPL RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, or information files 2. Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes 3. Keep information about troop alumni 4. Set a good example 5. Wear the uniform correctly 6. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Chaplain Aide APPOINTED BY: SPL RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Says Grace for all Troop functions by request of SPL 2. Represents Troop at Camps by request of Troop Chaplain 3. Works with the Troop Chaplain on Religious Award 4. Set a good example 5. Wear the uniform correctly 6. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Troop Guide (TG) APPOINTED BY: Scoutmaster RESPONSIBLE TO: Scoutmaster SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Help Scouts meet advancement requirements through First Class 2. Advise Patrol Leader on his duties and his responsibilities at Patrol Leaders' Council meetings 3. Attend Patrol Leaders' Council meetings 4. Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts 5. Help assistant Scoutmaster train new patrol leaders when they are elected 6. Guide new Scouts through early Troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the Troop and the outdoors 7. Acts as host for guests during Troop meetings 8. Set a good example 9. Wear the uniform correctly 10. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Den Chief (DC) APPOINTED BY: SPL RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL, Scoutmaster, Den Leader SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings 2. Meet regularly with the den leader to review the den and pack meeting plans 3. If serving as a Webelos den chief, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting 4. Set a good example 5. Wear the uniform correctly 6. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Patrol Leader (PL) ELECTED BY: Patrol Members RESPONSIBLE TO: SPL SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities 2. Keep patrol members informed 3. Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed 4. Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings 5. Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities 6. Develop patrol spirit 7. Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well 8. Know what patrol members and other leaders can do 9. Set a good example 10. Wear the uniform correctly 11. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
	Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) ELECTED BY: Patrol Members RESPONSIBLE TO: PL SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Assist the patrol leader in planning and leading patrol meetings and activities by keeping patrol members informed and preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities 2. Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader 3. Help represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council meetings 4. Help develop patrol spirit 5. Work with other troop Junior leaders to make the troop run well 6. Set a good example 7. Wear the uniform correctly 8. Live by the Scout Oath and Law

Leadership requirements taken from The Scoutmasters Handbook.
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