The Troop Historian
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Introduction: By accepting the Position of Troop Historian, you agree to provide service and Leadership to your Troop. The responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description outlines some of the things you are expected to do while serving in this Leadership role.
| Appointed by: | Senior Patrol Leader |
| Advisor: | Assistant Scoutmaster |
| Reports to: | Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
Specific Duties:
- Gather pictures, facts and memorabilia about Troop Activities and keep them in an historical file or scrapbook
- Files agendas and Meeting plans of Troop and PLC meetings.
- Maintain the Troop Bulletin Board
- Take care of Troop trophies, ribbons, awards and souvenirs of Troop Activities
- Provide input to the Troop website at least monthly
- Set a good example
- Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly
- Live by the Scout Oath and Law
- Show Scout spirit
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by your Advisor
Resources: As Troop Historian, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster’s, Troop Committee Members, other Scouts, and fellow Junior Leaders. There is also literature available, some of which is in the Troop Library.
Reviews: You should participate in a Conference with your Advisor midway through your tenure to discuss and evaluate your responsibilities and the performance of your duties. You may also schedule a Conference with your Advisor at any time. Just ask.
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