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Positions of responsibility in the Troop.

While a First Class Scout, serve actively for four months in a positions of responsibility.

While a Star Scout, serve actively for six months in a positions of responsibility.

While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of six months in a positions of responsibility.

(or carry out a Scoutmaster-assigned leadership project to help the troop).

What are the Positions of responsibility?

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster- (JASM) serves in the capacity of an assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18.

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)

Patrol Leader,

Assistant Patrol Leader - is appointed by the patrol leader and leads the patrol in his absence. The assistant patrol leader position does not count towards leadership requirements for Star, Life, or Eagle.

Troop Guide,
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative,
Den Chief,
Scribe,
Librarian,
Historian,
Quartermaster,
Bugler - Serving as Bugler can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star and Life but not Eagle.

Chaplain Aide,
Instructor,
Troop Webmaster, or
Leave No Trace Trainer.

Patrols

Scouts are assigned a Patrol, where each Scout is assigned to a patrol. Each patrol is composed of approximately seven to nine Scouts of similar ages. Patrols are encouraged to operate as independent units for many of their activities, such as camping trips, summer camp, etc. Patrol meetings, in addition to regular meetings, are encouraged. Each patrol chooses a patrol emblem to be worn on the uniform and elects patrol officers.

The Patrol Leader represents the Patrol at the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC). The PLC consists of an elected Senior Patrol Leader, the Patrol Leaders and other youth leaders. The PLC develops and implements our Troop Program with the guidance of the Scoutmaster and the Assistant Scoutmasters.

Advancement

During the first year the Scout works on Tenderfoot, Second and First Class requirements at the same time. Then Star, Life and Eagle requirements.

What do they mean by First Class - First Year?

New Scouts should earn their First Class rank during their first year in the troop. By doing so, these new Scouts become contributors to the troop.

Merit Badge

Learn about the 15 Eagle Merit Badges that are required and the electives you can choose from. Worksheets from
http://www.meritbadge.com can help you prepare.

Resources

Forms for all trips, camp outs, Health forms, meeting planners can be found here. Also, other web sites that might be of interest.

Camp Berry Main map, Cub Fort map
Camp Lakota map

Troop 342 is sponsored by Parkview Church of Christ since July, 2003. The church is located at 15035 State Route 12 East, Findlay, OH.

Our troop operates on the Patrol method. At this time, we have 3 patrols. The Upsidedown Raccoons, Green Moose and the Eagles.

Troop meetings are on Monday night from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Any meeting changes due to holidays will be announced on our web site and at the weekly meetings.

All Scouts and their parents are welcome to come to a meeting and talk to our members and their parents.

If you are interested in learning about our Troop policies check out Troop 342's Handbook. You will find helpful information about fees, leadership directory and other important materials. It is designed for new scouts and their parents. (Handbook is in the process of being updated)

For further info please contact one of the following:
Scoutmaster, Mr. Rethorn
Committee Chairman, Mr. Weiss
Web master, web342 woh.rr.com

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