Committee Info

COMMITTEE INFO

The Troop Committee consists of volunteer adults who are charged with managing the Troop and its programs. Parents are encouraged to volunteer to serve on the Committee and attend regular meetings. Meeting dates are shown on the Troop Calendar. The Troop Committee Chairman must also be approved by the charter organization. Along with the Scoutmaster, he or she leads the group in planning and organizing the Troop program. The Committee is also responsible for maintaining Troop funds and planning its budget.

Qualifications

Every troop is under the supervision of a troop committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three members, each of whom meets these requirements: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is of good character, is 21 years of age or older, is selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA. One of these is designated as troop committee chair.

Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can be divided among the members. Although troops can and do operate with a minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally ensures a stronger, more stable troop and is better able to perform all the required functions to ensure a successful troop program. It is also a way of involving more troop families in meaningful service to the troop.

Responsibilities

Regardless of the size of the troop committee, these responsibilities must be performed:

Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of troop leadership.

Recruit the Scoutmaster and one or more assistant Scoutmasters, with the chartered organization's approval.

Provide adequate and safe facilities for troop meetings.

Coordinate the troop's program and the chartered organization's program through the chartered organization representative.

Help with troop charter renewal.

Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming.

Supervise finances and equipment.

Work closely with the Scoutmaster.

Ensure that all Boy Scouts receive a year-round, quality program.

Complete troop committee Fast Start Training, Youth Protection Training, New Leader Essentials and Troop Committee Challenge.

Conduct, with the help of the Scoutmaster, periodic training for parents and guardians.

Cooperate with other Scouting units.

A strong troop committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and re-registration. The troop committee chair decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Here are details of the various troop committee functions.

Related Links

Troop Organization Chart
See "Leaders"
Troop Committee Guidebook

Meeting Location & Times

Maps & Directions
See "Calendar of Events"

Roles & Responsibilities

Charter Organization
Charter Organization Representative
Troop Committee:

Committee Chairperson

Secretary

Treasurer

Advancement

Youth

Adult

Webmaster

Public Relations

Publicty

Toiletries Drive

Toy Drive

Scouting for Food

Historian

Outdoors Activities

Equipment

Permits

Transportation

Indoors Activities

Permits

Transportation

Membership

Fund Raising

Scout Fair

Popcorn

Health and Safety

Merit Badge Coordinator

Training

Chaplain

Community Service

Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop Webelos Resource
Den Chief
WEBELOS Den Chief

Qualifications	Every troop is under the supervision of a troop committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three members, each of whom meets these requirements: If residing in this country but not a citizen of the United States, agrees to abide by the Scout Oath and Law, to respect and obey the laws of the United States of America, and to subscribe to the BSA statement of religious principle. Is of good character, is 21 years of age or older, is selected by the chartered organization, and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA. One of these is designated as troop committee chair. Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can be divided among the members. Although troops can and do operate with a minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally ensures a stronger, more stable troop and is better able to perform all the required functions to ensure a successful troop program. It is also a way of involving more troop families in meaningful service to the troop.
Responsibilities	Regardless of the size of the troop committee, these responsibilities must be performed: Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of troop leadership. Recruit the Scoutmaster and one or more assistant Scoutmasters, with the chartered organization's approval. Provide adequate and safe facilities for troop meetings. Coordinate the troop's program and the chartered organization's program through the chartered organization representative. Help with troop charter renewal. Help stimulate the interest of adult family members through proper programming. Supervise finances and equipment. Work closely with the Scoutmaster. Ensure that all Boy Scouts receive a year-round, quality program. Complete troop committee Fast Start Training, Youth Protection Training, New Leader Essentials and Troop Committee Challenge. Conduct, with the help of the Scoutmaster, periodic training for parents and guardians. Cooperate with other Scouting units. A strong troop committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and re-registration. The troop committee chair decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Here are details of the various troop committee functions.
Related Links	Troop Organization Chart See "Leaders" Troop Committee Guidebook
Meeting Location & Times	Maps & Directions See "Calendar of Events"
Roles & Responsibilities	Charter Organization Charter Organization Representative Troop Committee: Committee Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Advancement Youth Adult Webmaster Public Relations Publicty Toiletries Drive Toy Drive Scouting for Food Historian Outdoors Activities Equipment Permits Transportation Indoors Activities Permits Transportation Membership Fund Raising Scout Fair Popcorn Health and Safety Merit Badge Coordinator Training Chaplain Community Service Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Troop Webelos Resource Den Chief WEBELOS Den Chief