Adult Leadership of Troop 1113 & 6113

Adult leaders in a Boy Scout troop play a critical role in providing guidance, support, and structure to the troop while allowing youth leaders to take on responsibilities. Here are the key adult leader roles in a typical Boy Scout troop:

1. Scoutmaster – The Scoutmaster is the primary adult leader of the troop, responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the troop and supporting the youth leadership. The Scoutmaster guides scouts, provides mentorship, helps with advancement, and ensures the troop adheres to Scouting principles. They work closely with the Senior Patrol Leader and other youth leaders.

2. Assistant Scoutmaster(s) – Assistant Scoutmasters help the Scoutmaster by taking on specific duties, such as leading certain patrols or overseeing particular aspects of the program. They provide additional support and mentorship to both youth leaders and scouts, and they may also lead specific activities like outings or merit badge instruction.

3. Committee Chair – The Committee Chair leads the troop committee, a group of adults who handle the administrative and logistical aspects of the troop, such as budgeting, fundraising, and organizing events. They ensure that the troop runs smoothly and supports the Scoutmaster in implementing the troop's program.

4. Troop Committee Members – These adult leaders help with the troop’s administration and support roles, such as organizing outings, managing finances, handling registration, coordinating fundraising, and ensuring that the troop stays compliant with BSA policies. They work behind the scenes to ensure the troop’s success.

5. Merit Badge Counselors – Merit Badge Counselors are adults with specific expertise in various subjects who work with scouts to help them earn merit badges. These counselors provide guidance and instruction to scouts on a wide range of topics, from outdoor skills to hobbies to careers.

6. Chartered Organization Representative (COR) – The COR is the liaison between the Boy Scout troop and the chartered organization (e.g., a church, school, or community group that sponsors the troop). They help ensure the troop's program aligns with the values of the chartered organization and provide general support.

7. Treasurer – The Treasurer is responsible for managing the troop’s finances, including budgeting, collecting dues, tracking expenses, and ensuring that funds are appropriately allocated. The Treasurer often reports to the Committee Chair or the troop committee.

8. Secretary – The Secretary helps with communication within the troop, such as taking meeting minutes, sending out notices about upcoming events, and maintaining records of the troop’s activities. They may also handle paperwork for advancement and merit badge work.

These roles allow for a well-rounded leadership team that helps guide the troop, supports youth leaders, ensures the safety and success of scouting activities, and handles the logistical and administrative side of the troop's operations.