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== Overall ==
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=== The [[Branches of Scouting]] ===
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<tr><td>[[Senior Patrol Leader]] (SPL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] (ASPL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Patrol Leader]] (PL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[New Boys]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Assistant PL]] (APL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Quartermaster]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Den Chief]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Instructor]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[JASM]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Troop Guide]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Scribe]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Troop Historian]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Librarian]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Chaplin Aid]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Order of the Arrow Troop Representative]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Bugler]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Junior Webmaster (Scribe)]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Webmaster]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Editor-in-Chief]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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Shoulder loops
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[[Red]], [[Boy Scout Troop]]
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Decision Boards
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Patrol Leader’s Council (PLC)
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This is the leading body of the troop.  Chaired by the SPL and Guided by the Scoutmaster(s), this body makes all the decisions that affect the troop in matters of program. After a meeting, the SPL and SM report the decisions to the committee, and to the rest of the troop. The council is responsible for program, rank advancement (tenderfoot through life, and merit badges) and ensuring a good relation with other scouting groups (relative Pack, OA Chapter, and other troops), their meetings are open to everyone in the troop (scouts and leaders), but mainly have:
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SM, Committee Chair. Guide Veto Power
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SPL. Chair Votes in a tie Breaker
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PL All Patrol Leaders (APLs may sub-in) representing their respective patrol. Permanent Voting ability
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Junior Leader Positions: Instructor(s),
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Quartermaster(s),
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Scribe(s) – Main and Junior Webmaster,
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Librarian,
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Historian,
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Chaplin's Aid,
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Order of The Arrow Troop Representative, Bugler Voting in certain situations
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ASPL Represent missing Junior Leaders in their absence and Chair’s the council in The SPL’s absence When not an Acting SPL, this person has voting ability, when he is, he only votes in a tie.
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Troop Guide
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ASM(s), JASM(s) Guides
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Committee
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Made up of parents and guardians of members of the troop.  With their own chairman, this board makes decisions for the troop pertaining to money.  Committee is responsible for fundraising, rank advancement (in particular board of reviews and eagle advancement), and ensuring a successful program and a good relation with the sponsoring institution.  Meetings are open to all, but the main people who show is:
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Committee Chair Runs the meetings
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SM, SPL Guide Becomes the voice of the boys
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Treasurer
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Chaplin
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Institutional Representative
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Advancement Chair
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ASM
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Other volunteers Fund Rasing, Board of Review, eagle coordinator, Service coordinator, secretary (membership) Individual jobs
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Troop Media Options
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Run by boys of the Troop.  Keeps members informed with announcements, articles, stories, etc.  Publish documents created by the any member of the troop.
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Troop newsletter
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Editor-in-Chief ASM or Committee member
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Scribe
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Troop website
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Webmaster ASM or Committee member
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Junior Webmaster
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The Branches of Scouting
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Red, Boy Scout Troop
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Boy Scouts First and Main Branch.  Every other branch is based somehow on this one.  
Boy Scouts First and Main Branch.  Every other branch is based somehow on this one.  
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These boys where red epilates on the Tan Uniform.
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These boys where red epaulets on the Tan Uniform.
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Orange, Varsity Scout Team
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[[Orange]], [[Varsity Scout Team]]
The Sports-active Branch.  A boy on a Team that participates in all of sporting activities.
The Sports-active Branch.  A boy on a Team that participates in all of sporting activities.
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These boys where Orange epilates on the Tan Uniform
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These boys where Orange epaulets on the Tan Uniform
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[[Yellow]]/[[Gold]]
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The Top Branch.  Anyone who works for or with National/Regional Boy Scouts Offices.
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These boys where Silver epilates on the Tan Uniform
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Yellow/Gold
 
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The Employed Branch.  All People who work directly for a Council and/or District (Scout shops). These People where yellow epilates on the Tan Uniform
 
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[[Green]], Venture Scouts Crew
The Camping Branch.  Boys, Girls, and Adults that are Very active in camping, rock climbing, COPE-ing and/or working at a camp (i.e. Summer camp councilors).  A boy may join Venture Scouting when he becomes first class and at least the Age of 14.  
The Camping Branch.  Boys, Girls, and Adults that are Very active in camping, rock climbing, COPE-ing and/or working at a camp (i.e. Summer camp councilors).  A boy may join Venture Scouting when he becomes first class and at least the Age of 14.  
These people where Green epilates on the Tan Uniform or the Green Uniform
These people where Green epilates on the Tan Uniform or the Green Uniform
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Blue, Cub Scout Pack
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[[Blue]], Cub Scout Pack
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The Young Branch.  . Boys from 6-11 years old (1-5th grade) are allowed to participate in Cub scouts.  Boys are encouraged to do their best; taught about teamwork, nature, and the citizenship. Boys 9 and 10 years old (4th and 5th grade) join a WEBLOS den and Learn from a range of 20 activities and about the ways of the Boy Scouts.  Upon receiving the arrow of light award, becoming 11 or completing the 5th grade, a boy may become a Boy Scout.   
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The Young Branch. Boys from 6-11 years old (1-5th grade) are allowed to participate in Cub scouts.  Boys are encouraged to do their best; taught about teamwork, nature, and the citizenship. Boys 9 and 10 years old (4th and 5th grade) join a WEBLOS den and Learn from a range of 20 activities and about the ways of the Boy Scouts.  Upon receiving the arrow of light award, becoming 11 or completing the 5th grade, a boy may become a Boy Scout.   
These boys where blue epilates on the Tan Uniform or a Blue Uniform
These boys where blue epilates on the Tan Uniform or a Blue Uniform
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Silver
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[[Silver]]
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The Top Branch.  Anyone who works for or with National/Regional Boy Scouts Offices.  
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The Employed Branch.  All People who work directly for a Council and/or District (Scout shops). These People where yellow epaulets on the Tan Uniform
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These boys where Silver epilates on the Tan Uniform
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Sash
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The Honor Branch.  Member of the Order of the Arrow are those campers who have been elected by their peers to be part of the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. These boys where a sash through the right epilate of the Tan Uniform, or over the right shoulder of another uniform or ordinary shorts
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[[Sash]]
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The Honor Branch.  Member of the [[Order of the Arrow]] are those campers who have been elected by their peers to be part of the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. These boys where a sash through the right epilate of the Tan Uniform, or over the right shoulder of another uniform or ordinary shorts
Once a year, a chosen representative from each branch goes to Washington to speak in front of Congress and The President.   
Once a year, a chosen representative from each branch goes to Washington to speak in front of Congress and The President.   
   
   
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Geographic Level Breakdown
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=== Geographic Level Breakdown ===
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Chartered organization
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[[Chartered organization]]
The sponsoring organization of the Troop.
The sponsoring organization of the Troop.
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Council
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[[Council]]
Manages local shops, programs, records, resources, etc. Runs a camp for the Packs, Troop, Crews, and OA Activates to be done in the area the council is responsible for. Can be the size of a county, or part of a state.
Manages local shops, programs, records, resources, etc. Runs a camp for the Packs, Troop, Crews, and OA Activates to be done in the area the council is responsible for. Can be the size of a county, or part of a state.
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Lodge  
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[[Lodge]]
Conducts all the OA Activities, records, and resources of Service in the area of a council.
Conducts all the OA Activities, records, and resources of Service in the area of a council.
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District
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Functions as a local part of the council. Runs training, events and roundtables for each branch. Size of a couple of villages or a town
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Functions as a local part of the council. Runs training, events and round-tables for each branch. Size of a couple of villages or a town
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Chapter
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[[Chapter]]
OA equivalent to a District
OA equivalent to a District
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Collection of local Councils in a certain area of the country. Runs Nation Boy Scout Camping Training, High Adventure camping, etc.  Size of a couple of states
Collection of local Councils in a certain area of the country. Runs Nation Boy Scout Camping Training, High Adventure camping, etc.  Size of a couple of states
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[[Section]]
Collection of Lodges from a certain area of a Region.  People from lodges vote for a section chief, to be a representative to the National Lodge and to decide our National and Regional OA Leadership
Collection of Lodges from a certain area of a Region.  People from lodges vote for a section chief, to be a representative to the National Lodge and to decide our National and Regional OA Leadership
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National
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The National Council is in charge of Boy Scouts across the nation and overseas (for American children on Bases in other countries).  Each branch has representatives from across the nation.  The council also sends representatives to the World Scouting Organization in London
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The National Council is in charge of Boy Scouts across the nation and overseas (for American children on Bases in other countries).  Each branch has representatives from across the nation.  The council also sends representatives to the World Scouting Organization in Lond
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[[Troop run training]]
Twice a year, the troop runs Junior Leader Training to help out their boys.
Twice a year, the troop runs Junior Leader Training to help out their boys.
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JLTC
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[[JLTC]]
Once a year, the Council runs a Junior Leader Training Conference.  64 boys from across a council’s area (no more than 2 a troop) to teach a boy 12 different points in Leadership.
Once a year, the Council runs a Junior Leader Training Conference.  64 boys from across a council’s area (no more than 2 a troop) to teach a boy 12 different points in Leadership.
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OATR Training
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[[OATR Training]]
Lodge- or Chapter-run training to teach and help an OATR with his Duties
Lodge- or Chapter-run training to teach and help an OATR with his Duties
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Positions Guide
 
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== Troop Positions ==
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<table border="1">
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<tr><td>Position</td><td>Name</td><td>Date Started</td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Senior Patrol Leader]] (SPL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] (ASPL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Patrol Leader]] (PL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[New Boys]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Assistant PL]] (APL)</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Quartermaster]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Den Chief]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Instructor]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[JASM]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Troop Guide]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Scribe (Main)| Scribe]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Troop Historian]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Librarian]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Chaplin Aide]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Order of the Arrow Troop Representative]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Bugler]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Junior Webmaster (Scribe)]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Webmaster]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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<tr><td>[[Editor-in-Chief]]</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
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=== Decision Boards ===
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'''[[Patrol Leader’s Council]] (PLC)'''
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{{PLC}}
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'''[[Committee]]'''
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{{TCOM}}
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=== need name? ===
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{{PPos}}
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===Media Options===
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Run by boys of the Troop.  Keeps members informed with announcements, articles, stories, etc.  Publish documents created by the any member of the troop.
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* '''Troop newsletter''':
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**[[Editor-in-Chief]], (''an [[ASM]] or [[Committee member]]'')
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**[[Scribe (Main)]]
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* '''Troop website'''
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**[[Webmaster]] (''an  [[ASM]] or [[Committee member]]'')
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**[[Junior Webmaster]]
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== Positions Guide ==
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Resources used for this book in 2005:
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== Resources ==
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http://www.geocities.com/bpc192/
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Resources used for this page in 2005-2006:
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http://www.troop7.org/Leaders/APL.html
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* http://www.geocities.com/bpc192/
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http://www.bsatroop99.com/Leadershippositions.htm
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* http://www.troop7.org/Leaders/APL.html
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http://www.scouting.org/
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* http://www.bsatroop99.com/Leadershippositions.htm
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The Order of the Arrow – Troop/Team Representative Training and Information Packet
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* http://www.scouting.org/
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Junior Leader Handbook
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* [[The Order of the Arrow – Troop/Team Representative Training and Information Packet]]
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Boy’s Scout Handbook
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* [[Junior Leader Handbook]]
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Scoutmaster junior leader training kit
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* [[Boy’s Scout Handbook]]
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http://www.geocities.com/troop_152/information/jobs.html
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* [[Scoutmaster junior leader training kit]]
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http://www.scouttroops.org/ga/bsa/1111/AdultLeaderPositions.htm
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* http://www.geocities.com/troop_152/information/jobs.html
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http://www.troop81wexford.org/Troop81/positions.htm
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* http://www.scouttroops.org/ga/bsa/1111/AdultLeaderPositions.htm
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http://members.cox.net/troop10/junior_leaders_job_descriptions.htm
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* http://www.troop81wexford.org/Troop81/positions.htm
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* http://members.cox.net/troop10/junior_leaders_job_descriptions.htm
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* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_and_insignia_of_the_Boy_Scouts_of_America

Current revision as of 13:34, 18 August 2006

Contents

Overall

The Branches of Scouting

Shoulder loops Red, Boy Scout Troop Boy Scouts First and Main Branch. Every other branch is based somehow on this one. These boys where red epaulets on the Tan Uniform.

Orange, Varsity Scout Team The Sports-active Branch. A boy on a Team that participates in all of sporting activities. These boys where Orange epaulets on the Tan Uniform

Yellow/Gold The Top Branch. Anyone who works for or with National/Regional Boy Scouts Offices. These boys where Silver epilates on the Tan Uniform


Green, Venture Scouts Crew The Camping Branch. Boys, Girls, and Adults that are Very active in camping, rock climbing, COPE-ing and/or working at a camp (i.e. Summer camp councilors). A boy may join Venture Scouting when he becomes first class and at least the Age of 14. These people where Green epilates on the Tan Uniform or the Green Uniform

Blue, Cub Scout Pack The Young Branch. Boys from 6-11 years old (1-5th grade) are allowed to participate in Cub scouts. Boys are encouraged to do their best; taught about teamwork, nature, and the citizenship. Boys 9 and 10 years old (4th and 5th grade) join a WEBLOS den and Learn from a range of 20 activities and about the ways of the Boy Scouts. Upon receiving the arrow of light award, becoming 11 or completing the 5th grade, a boy may become a Boy Scout. These boys where blue epilates on the Tan Uniform or a Blue Uniform

Silver The Employed Branch. All People who work directly for a Council and/or District (Scout shops). These People where yellow epaulets on the Tan Uniform

Sash The Honor Branch. Member of the Order of the Arrow are those campers who have been elected by their peers to be part of the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. These boys where a sash through the right epilate of the Tan Uniform, or over the right shoulder of another uniform or ordinary shorts

Once a year, a chosen representative from each branch goes to Washington to speak in front of Congress and The President.


Geographic Level Breakdown

Chartered organization The sponsoring organization of the Troop.

Council Manages local shops, programs, records, resources, etc. Runs a camp for the Packs, Troop, Crews, and OA Activates to be done in the area the council is responsible for. Can be the size of a county, or part of a state.

Lodge Conducts all the OA Activities, records, and resources of Service in the area of a council.

District Functions as a local part of the council. Runs training, events and round-tables for each branch. Size of a couple of villages or a town

Chapter OA equivalent to a District

Region Collection of local Councils in a certain area of the country. Runs Nation Boy Scout Camping Training, High Adventure camping, etc. Size of a couple of states

Section Collection of Lodges from a certain area of a Region. People from lodges vote for a section chief, to be a representative to the National Lodge and to decide our National and Regional OA Leadership

National The National Council is in charge of Boy Scouts across the nation and overseas (for American children on Bases in other countries). Each branch has representatives from across the nation. The council also sends representatives to the World Scouting Organization in Lond


Programs

Troop run training Twice a year, the troop runs Junior Leader Training to help out their boys.

JLTC Once a year, the Council runs a Junior Leader Training Conference. 64 boys from across a council’s area (no more than 2 a troop) to teach a boy 12 different points in Leadership.

OATR Training Lodge- or Chapter-run training to teach and help an OATR with his Duties


Troop Positions

PositionNameDate Started
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
Patrol Leader (PL)
New Boys
Assistant PL (APL)
Quartermaster
Den Chief
Instructor
JASM
Troop Guide
Scribe
Troop Historian
Librarian
Chaplin Aide
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
Bugler
Junior Webmaster (Scribe)
Webmaster
Editor-in-Chief

Decision Boards

Patrol Leader’s Council (PLC)

PLC Members


Committee

Troop Committee Members


need name?

Patrol Positions


Media Options

Run by boys of the Troop. Keeps members informed with announcements, articles, stories, etc. Publish documents created by the any member of the troop.

Positions Guide

Resources

Resources used for this page in 2005-2006:

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