NYLT

National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a two weekend course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.  See the Scoutmaster for more information on the election of boys who are allowed to attend.

Troop 216 Leadership (Youth) Positions

Boys in troop leadership positions should always set a good example, wear their uniforms correctly, and live by the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Leadership positions (Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders, and Assistant Patrol Leaders) are held for six months, and generally only Scouts who have achieved the rank of First Class may hold leadership positions.

You may view the Troop Leadership Positions below.

 

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) - Elected

Responsible to : Scoutmaster (SM)

Specific Duties:

 

• Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference
• Chair the patrol leaders' council (PLC).
• Name appointed boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
• Assign duties and responsibilities to other leaders.
• Work with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
• Senior Patrol Leader should have completed JLTC (Junior Leadership Training Conference) prior to assuming this position if it has been offered in our area.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) - Selected

Responsible to: SPL

Specific Duties:

 

• Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following appointed junior leaders: scribe, librarian, troop historian, instructor, quartermaster, webmaster, leave no trace trainer and chaplains aide.
• Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the senior patrol leader.
• Take over troop leadership in the absence of the senior patrol leader.
• Perform tasks assigned by the senior patrol leader. Function as a member of the patrol leaders' council (PLC).
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Patrol Leader (PL) - Elected Position

Responsible to: SPL

Specific Duties:

 

• Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
• Keep patrol members informed.
• Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed. Know what the patrol members and other leaders can do.
• Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council (PLC)meetings and at the annual program planning a conference.
• Prepare the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
• Develop patrol spirit.
• Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Patrol Leader - New Scout Patrol - Appointed

Responsible to: SPL and troop guide

Specific Duties:

 

• With the assistance of the troop guide: Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities Prepare your patrol to take part in all troop activities.
• Develop patrol spirit.
• Keep patrol members informed.
• Assign each patrol member a job; know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
• Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders' council (PLC) meetings during your term of office.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) - Appointed

Responsible to: PL

Specific Duties:

 

• Assist the patrol leader in planning and leading patrol meetings and activities.
• Keeping patrol member informed.
• Preparing their patrol to take part in all troop activities.
• Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the patrol leader.
• Represent the patrol at all patrol leaders council (PLC) meetings in the absence of the patrol leader.
• Help develop patrol spirit.
• Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Troop Quartermaster (QM) - Appointed

Responsible to: ASPL & troop committee member responsible for equipment

Specific Duties:

 

• Attends monthly QM meetings.
• Keep records of patrol and troop equipment.
• Keep equipment in good repair.
• Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
• Suggest new or replacement items.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Troop Guide - Appointed

Responsible to: ASM – new Scout patrol

Specific Duties:

 

• Help new Scouts meet advancement requirements through Tenderfoot.
• Advises patrol leader on his duties and his responsibilities at patrol leaders' council meetings.
• Attend patrol leaders' council.
• Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts.
• Help assistant Scoutmaster train new Troop Guide when he is elected.
• Guide new Scout though early troop experiences to help them become comfortable in the troop and the outdoors.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Troop Scribe - Appointed

Responsible to: ASPL and works with the troop committee

Specific Duties:

 

• Attend and keep a log of patrol leaders' council (PLC) meetings.
• Record attendance as required.
• Maintain troop correspondence (thank you notes, donation requests, etc.).
• Work with appropriate troop committee members responsible for finance, records and advancement as needed.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Troop Librarian - Appointed

Responsible to: ASPL

Specific Duties:

 

• Establish and maintain a troop library.
• Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
• Add new or replacement item needed.
• Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings.
• Keep system to check literature in and out.
• Follow up on late returns.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Troop Historian - Appointed

Responsible to: ASPL

Specific Duties:

 

• Gather pictures and facts about past activities of the troop and keep them in scrapbooks, wall displays, or information files.
• Take care of troop trophies and keepsakes.
• Keep information about troop alumni.
• Sets the example, wears the uniform correctly, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Chaplains Aide - Appointed

Responsible to: ASPL

Specific Duties:

 

• Assists the Troop chaplain with religious services at Troop activities.
• Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.
• Makes sure religious holidays are considered during the Troop program planning process.
• Helps plan for religious observance in Troop activities.
• Sets a good example, enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform, lives by the Scout Oath and Law, and shows Scout spirit.

 

Den Chief - Appointed

Responsible to: ASPL

Specific Duties:

 

• Knows the purposes of Cub Scouting.
• Helps Cub Scouts advance through Cub Scout ranks.
• Encourages Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout Troop upon graduation.
• Assists with activities in the Den Meetings.
• Is a friend to the boys in the Den.
• Helps out at weekly Den Meetings and monthly Pack meetings.
• Meets with adult members of the Den, Pack, and Troop as necessary.