Troop Chaplain’s Aide

The Chaplain’s Aide will assist the Troop Chaplain in all religious services and graces. Additionally, he sees that religious holidays are taken into consideration when planning the Troop program, and he promotes the religious emblem program in the Troop.

Requirements:

To become a Chaplain’s Aide a Scout must meet the following criteria:

• Active status
• At least 1st Class rank

Specific Duties:

• Keep Troop leaders apprised of religious holidays when planning activities.
• Assist the SM, SPL and Troop Chaplain in meeting the religious needs of Troop members while on activities.
• Encourages saying grace at meals during campouts.
• Presides over chapel services at campouts.
• Attends the PLC.
• Sets a good example.
• Wears the uniform properly and to all Troop meetings and activities.
• Lives by the scout oath and Law.

The tenure of this position is 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position, the Chaplain’s Aid must participate in at least six Troop meetings and must plan and preside over chapel services at two Troop activities other than Troop meetings per quarter as measured.

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