Scouts learn by doing, and what they do is lead their patrols and. With three green bars behind the scout emblem, the senior patrol leader s shoulder patch symbolizes one of the oldest leadership positions in scouting. The scout fieldbook is another important resource the bsa has provided for a long time. You have just been appointed patrol leader of your patrol. It is an extension of the bsa guidelines as they apply to our troop, and not meant to replace the boy scout handbook or other publications of the boy scouts of america bsa. His first point of contact should always be with his patrol leader. Scouts bsa senior patrol leader handbook 2019 boy scouts.
The patrol meeting agenda adapted from the patrol leader handbook, pub. Patrols are the building blocks of a boy scout troop. This will be a challenging, learning experience that will prepare you for more advanced positions later in your scouting journey. Newboy patrol leader instructional handbook 3 introduction congratulations. This handbook is meant to help the scouts and parents of troop 192 understand how we work. The boy scouts of america has long recognized the senior patrol leader as the highest youth leadership position in a troop.
For the senior patrol leader or patrol leader patrol leaders guide book keeping a record of meetings, camping trips plans, adventures and memorable moments is a great way to become a better patrol. They gain confidence by serving in positions of patrol leadership. Its amazing how little is available for a scout to know of his duties and possiblities as a patrol leader by todays patrol leader handbook. Refer to this manual when preparing newsletters and other. Rank and age requirements to be a senior patrol leader are determined by each troop, as is the schedule of elections. Methods of scouting as senior patrol leader, you can help the troop. The workshop is designed to work best for 10 or more people priority should be given to elected troop leaders senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, troop guide. Have the spl follow along in his handbook with the training for further understanding, in depth discussion and to establish. The patrol leaders handbook it might be as well, perhaps, to say a little about the first years of scouting, because we are old enough as a movement to have a history, and i hope wise enough to learn from our history. The agenda you prepare will include these key items. This role includes a great deal of responsibility and requires training and ongoing support from the scoutmaster, troop guide, and assistant scoutmaster assigned to the patrol. Boy scout leadership positions patrol positions patrol leader job description. Although the title of this handbook, says patrol leader, it is designed for allmembers of the plc. The patrol leader is the patrol s key leader, representing the patrol at all patrol leaders council meetings and the annual program planning conference, and keeping patrol members informed of decisions made.
Publications for adult volunteers boy scouts of america. You are about to take on what is known around the world as one of the toughest and most important jobs in scouting being the leader of your patrol. The patrol method and an introduction to teaching youth. The bsa has three key handbooks for use by scout troopsthe scout handbook, the scoutmaster handbook, and the patrol leader handbook. Id also suggest that you dont call this training, just have a discussion with your scouts. If you read the old patrol leader handbooks you will find that many of those pages are filled with items that are now in the bsa fieldbook, boy scout handbook, troop program features, troop program. Photocopy and use enclosed forms where appropriate. Whenever we refer to a leadership trait needed by a patrol leader, that. Vacations and field trips can help meet requirements. Enter your name and the date that you started this position. Troop 368 follows bsa boyrun leadership philosophy. In boy scouts, young men can gain help from other men who possess strengths which their own fathers may not have.
Get my fifteen minute patrol leader training in a printable pdf using the download button at the end of this post. Patrol leaders council meetingchecklist 146 the purposes of troop meetingschecklist 147 using adult leaders at scout meetingschecklist 148 planning patrol activitiesfrequently asked questions 149. That is, provided that book is the patrol leader handbook or senior patrol leader handbook. The importance of a boyled troop and patrol is emphasized in two chapters of the scoutmaster. Some school and other activities can count for requirements. Scouts bsa patrol leader handbook 2019 boy scouts of america. Senior patrol leader handbook troop 102 gulf breeze, fl. Since joining scouts bsa, participate in five separate troop patrol activities, at least three of which must be held outdoors. Written primarily to encourage patrol leaders to carry on their scouting out of doors.
Publication date 1967 topics boy scouts publisher new york. Completely revised for 2019, the patrol leaders handbook is an important resource for youth troop leaders. Obtain a copy of the senior patrol leader handbook from the troop library and read it. A patrol is a small group of boys who are similar in age, development, and interests. They are the primary link between a troops scouts and its. Working together as a team, patrol members share the responsibility for the patrol s success.
Scouts bsa handbook, 14th edition newly updated, this 14th edition of the scouts bsa handbook is still the goto book for every scout. This handbook is designed to act as a guide for patrol leaders in organizing and running your patrol. The leadership lessons learned in scouting arent taught in schools, but you can find them in a book. They will stay together as members of a newscout patrol for their first year as boy scouts. Empowering boys to be leaders is the core of scouting. Completely revised for 2019, this handbook for new patrol leaders provides. There are up to eight patrols in the troop and approximately 6.
This handbook provides guidance for the senior patrol leader, long recognized as the highest youth leadership position in a troop. Patrol leader advice a patrol leader is responsible for the management of the patrol. It is designed to work alongside the scout handbook one programme and the scouting trail. This training experience is designed to build your key players into a team. Explain what factors you should consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent. This excellent guide to patrol leadership, published for scouts in 1972, is still very useful even though it is a bit dated, and remains arguably the best guide for youth leadership ever published by the bsa. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Show scouts the sections in the boy scout handbook that relate to this session.
Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference. The spl is the primary link between a troops scouts and its adult leaders. Scouts australia national youth council the aj pl handbook, edition 1, 2012 2. With guidance from his scoutmaster, it is up to the patrol leader to select a scout for each position. The patrol leaders handbook it might be as well, perhaps, to say a little about the first years of scouting, because we are old enough as a movement to have. The patrol leader handbook other troop leadership positions different troops have different leadership needs.
Patrol and in patrol leader s handbook national honor patrol award. Assign each patrol member a job and help them succeed. Completely revised for 2019, the senior patrol leaders handbook is an important resource for youth troop leaders. The patrol leader is elected by the patrol and leads the patrol. Boy scout senior patrol leader handbook pdf during a scouts time as senior patrol leader, he is not a member of any patrol but may the patrol leader handbook. The language of scouting the language of scouting provides information about the terms and style associated specifically with scouting and grammar.
Just as scouting helps young people become better leaders, serving as a scoutmaster can teach you plenty about leadership. The pages below give a brief history of each edition. Patrol leaders carry out planning, leading, and evaluating patrol meetings and activities, and assure patrols are prepared to participate in all troop activities. Appoints other boy leaders assigning specific responsibilities as needed. If you think something you did in a non scouting setting fulfills a requirement, ask your patrol leader, troop guide, or scoutmaster if they agree. The patrol leader handbook will help you learn what. Bullying is incompatible with the principles of scouting and should be taken seriously whenever and wherever it occurs. Assistant senior patrol leader booklet 2 bsa troop 29. The senior patrol lead runs the meetings er and coordinates patrol activities with the patrol leaders. Scout handbook, the senior patrol leader handbook, the patrol leader handbook, or the. Senior patrol leader leadership card patrol spirit how to run a good troop meeting learning about leadership the seven parts of a troop meeting patrol leaders council notes. This handbook provides guidance for the new patrol leader and provides guidance to being an effective leader at troop meetings and on the trail. With the guidance and approval of the scoutmaster, the senior patrol leader determines which positions will most benefit the troop, then he selects the scout who will hold each of those positions.
Heres my notes on the presentation, the questions are bold, the answers in italics. You will have between 8 and 12 boys in your patrol. Run around screaming ok, now that weve got that out of the way, lets get down to making sure you and your entire. Instead you should be able to reference it when you need it. The members of each patrol elect one of their own to serve as patrol leader. The bsa now has both a patrol leader specific handbook, and for the first time, one for the. The troop determines the requirements for patrol leaders, such as rank and age.
Reviewing the information in your patrol log will help your patrol understand what they should start doing, keep on doing or, perhaps, stop doing. John thurmans 1950 the patrol leaders handbook full of photos, drawings, charts and yarns to help your patrol leader be a leader. Scouting magazine scouting is the national family magazine for the adult leaders and committee members of the boy scouts of america. But, they will require quite a bit of preparation on your part and keeping the scouts focused on the goal.
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