"A leader is best when people barely know he exists; not so good when people obey and acclaim him; worst when they despise him. But a good leader who talks little when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say 'we did it ourselves'." 

Sun-Tsu

Troop Reference Material

 

Monthly Calendar - for the year

Code of Conduct

Discipline Policy

Uniform Inspection Reqs

Troop Directory

Merit Badge Counselor List

Troop Goals

Patrol Leader Worksheets

 

Current Troop Leadership Positions

Honor Patrol Worksheet

Patrol Campout Menu and Duty Roster

Troop Meeting Agenda

PLC Agenda

Troop CoH Agenda

Sign Up Form for Leader Position*

Cookbooks

 

The Dutch Oven Cookbook* by Mike Audleman

The Philmont Cookbook*

The Geezer Cookbook* by Dwayne Pritchett

Box Oven Cooking
Foil Cooking Recipes
Gourmet Backpacker Menus

Games

 

Baden-Powell Scout Games*

Camp Games for Older Scouts*

Games for Scouts by G. S. Ripley*

The MacScouter Big Book of Games, part 1 (for Younger Scouts)*

The MacScouter Big Book of Games, part 2 (for Older Scouts)*

Other Reference Material

 

The MacScouter Big Book of Skits*

The Big Book of Scout Worship Services by Pete Metzloff

 

Scout Craft

 

Mastering the Art of Knots and Splices*

Troop Leader Training Conference Scout Craft File*

 

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Ten Tips for Being a Good Patrol Leader

1.  Keep Your Word. Don't make promises you can't keep.

2.  Be Fair to All. A good leader shows no favorites. Don't allow friendships to keep you from being fair to all members of your patrol. Know who likes to do what, and assign duties to patrol members by what they like to do.

3.  Be a Good Communicator. You don't need  a commanding voice to be a good leader, but you must be willing to step out front with an effective "Let's go." A good leader knows how to get and give information so that everyone understands what's going on .  

4.  Be Flexible. Everything doesn't always go as planned. Be prepared to shift to "plan B" when "plan A" doesn't work.

5. Be Organized. The time you spend planning will be repaid many times over. At patrol meetings, record who agrees to do each task, and fill out the duty roster before going camping.

6.  Delegate. Some leaders assume that the job will not get done unless they do it themselves. Most people like to be challenged with a task. Empower your patrol members to do things they have never tried.

7.  Set an Example. The most important thing you can do is lead by example. Whatever you do, your patrol members are likely to do the same. A cheerful attitude can keep everyone's spirits up.

8. Be Consistent. Nothing is more confusing than a leader who is one way one moment and another way a short time later. If your patrol knows what to expect from you, they will more likely respond positively to your leadership.

9.  Give Praise. The best way to get credit is to give it away. Often a "Nice job" is all the praise necessary to make a Scout feel he is contributing to the efforts of the patrol.

10. Ask for Help. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. You have many resources at your disposal. When confronted with a situation you don't know how to handle, ask someone with more experience for some advice and direction.

Other Links for Youth Leaders

Green Bar 4 Scouts

Patrols & The PATROL LEADER

Leadership Position Descriptions  

APL

ASPL

Chaplain's Aide

Den Chief

Historian

Instructor

JASM

Librarian

New Scout PL

OA Rep

PL

Quartermaster

Scribe

SPL

Troop Guide

What makes Scouting special is that YOU make the decisions!

That's right!  YOU run the troop.  Baden-Powell made it very plain in Aids to Scoutmastership when he wrote;

“The best progress is made in those Troops where power and responsibility are really put into the hands of the Patrol Leaders.”