The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the junior leader with the most responsibility in the Troop. The SPL chairs the PLC, prepares the agenda, and runs the Troop meetings. He also prepares duty rosters, chooses campsites, determines if the activity will be Troop Cook or Patrol Cook, and assigns transportation seating during activities. He will delegate the SPL responsibilities to other boys serving in Troop leadership positions when he cannot participate in a Troop event. The SPL answers to the Scoutmaster.

Requirements:

To become a SPL a Scout must meet the following criteria:

• Active status
• At least 1st Class rank
• Successfully held a troop Leadership Position
• Attend council Green Blaze Junior Leadership Training during tenure.

Specific Duties:

• Presides over PLCs.
• Presides over all Troop meetings, activities, planning sessions and campouts.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to other Junior Leaders.
• Works with the Scoutmaster in Junior Leader Training.
• 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 for 6 months. To receive leadership credit for this position the SPL must participate in a minimum of 75% Troop and PLC meetings per quarter.

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