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Serving the Community of Krum

 

Adult Offices Held in the Troop:

 
Scoutmaster
Brian Hanel
  • Train and guide boy leaders.
  • Work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys.
  • Use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

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Asst. Scoutmasters
Terry Burts
Jeff Corey
David Russell
Roger Segars

  • Assist the Scoutmaster with the Scouting Program.
  • Work with Scout Patrols.
  • Maintain relationship with local Cub Scout packs to encourage them to join troop.
  • Recruit new boys and adults into the troop.

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Committee Chair
David Russell

  • Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed.
  • Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative and the Scoutmaster.
  • See that troop leaders and committee members have training opportunities. Interpret national and local policies to the troop.
  • Work closely with the Scoutmaster in preparing troop committee meeting agendas.
  • Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings (no more than 1.5 hours) and any special meetings that may be called.
  • Ensure troop representation at monthly roundtables.
  • Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership.
  • Arrange for charter review and recharter annually.

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Advancement Chairperson
David Russell

  • Encourage Scouts to advance in rank.
  • Arrange and conduct monthly troop boards of review.
  • Conduct frequent courts of honor, at least three to four times a year.
  • Make a prompt report on the correct form to the council service center when a troop board of review is held.
  • Keep adequate records in the Troop/Team Record Book (Troop Software).
  • Keep records of Blue cards and all correspondence from Council.
  • Secure badges and certificates.
  • Work with the troop scribe to maintain all Scout advancement records.

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Eagle Advisor
Open
  • Serves as an advisor to any Life scouts needing help with their Eagle Scout projects, paperwork, etc.
  • Any scouts wishing to begin working on an Eagle Project must first secure the Scoutmaster’s and the Troop Committee's approval.

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Eagle Committee
Open
  • Works with the family of an upcoming Eagle scout to plan the Eagle Court of Honor.
  • Requests letters of recognition from dignitaries and businesses.
  • Promotes the event within the Troop.
  • The Troop provides:
    ~ NESA (National Eagle Scout Assoc.)3 year membership
    ~ Eagle scarf and tie slide
    ~ Up to $20 for Eagle Court of Honor programs
    ~ $125 gift from the Troop

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Equipment Coordinator
Terry Burts

 
  • Supervise and help procure camp equipment.
  • Responsible for necessary inventory, storage, repair, and proper maintenance of Troop equipment and trailers.
  • Ensures that adequate supplies of paper goods, soap, propane, etc. are available prior to each campout or other outing.
  • Works closely with Troop Quartermasters.

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Fundraiser~Popcorn Kernel
Open
Fundraiser Coordinator
Open
  • Popcorn~In charge of yearly Popcorn Fundraiser.
  • Popcorn~Keeps scheduled dates for Popcorn sales through Council for training and popcorn sign-up.
  • Popcorn~Promotes popcorn sales through the Troop and tracks records of total Troop sales.
  • Other Fundraisers~Gets information on fundraisers outside of Popcorn sales (i.e., Brisket Taco sales, etc.).
  • Other Fundraisers~Sets dates and finds places to have fundraisers.
  • OtherFundraisers~Tracks and keeps records of total fundraising sales. Gives information to Treasurer for Scout Accounts.

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MB Counselor Coordinator
David Russell
  • Develops and maintains a merit badge counselor list.
  • Recruits new merit badge counselors through parents and outside professionals.
  • Promotes and keeps a list of merit badge counselors from other Troops within the Frontier Trails District.
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Outdoor Activity Coordinator
Open
  • Helps in securing location for campouts.
  • Works with Troop Treasurer to ensure camping and other related costs are collected.
  • Encourages monthly outdoor activities or special activities.
  • Promotes the National Camping Award.
  • Promotes, through family meetings, attendance at troop campouts, camporees, and summer camp to reach the goal of an outing per month.
  • Obtains permission to use camping/activity sites.
  • Sends permission slips to Scouts prior to Troop activities. Serves as transportation coordinator and procures Tour Permits from the Scout Office.
  • Contacts parents to secure necessary drivers for activities and secures cooking requirements for adults.

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Secretary
Juana Hanel
  • Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices.
  • Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities.
  • Conduct the troop resource survey.
  • Plan for family night programs and family activities.
  • Keep the Troop Roster updated and sent out to all families within the Troop.
  • Plan the charter presentation program.

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Tour Permit Coordinator
Open
  • In charge of getting tour permits for each outing that the Troop goes on. >
  • Can download form through Council website. Fill out and either fax or deliver to scout office to get stamped.
  • Makes sure that the tour permit gets to the Outdoor Activities Coordinator (or adult in charge of outing) in the Troop Tour Book.

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Treasurer
Juana Hanel
  • Handle all troop funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the troop committee.
  • Maintain checking and savings accounts.
  • Report to the troop committee at each meeting.
  • Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget.
  • Supervise the Scout accounts.
  • Train and supervise the troop scribe in record keeping.
  • Receive troop income each week from the troop scribe.
  • Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.

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Troop Chaplain/Service Hour Coordinator
Roger Segars
  • Promotes and develops the religious emblems program. This includes the scout earning the "Ad Altare Dei" and the "Pope Pius" award.
  • Works with the Chaplain's Aide to provide religious services and prayers at activities and campouts.
  • Maintains service hour records for all scouts in the Troop.

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Uniform Coordinator
Open
  • Maintain contacts for recycled uniforms.
  • Maintain inventory of Troop caps, T-shirts and neckerchiefs.
  • Maintain inventory of recycled uniforms for Troop.
  • Maintain inventory of patrol, unit numeral and leadership badges.

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Other Committee Members
Open

 

Junior Leadership Positions
  • The Troop is actually run by its boy leaders.
  • Youth leaders plan the program.
  • Youth leaders conduct troop meetings.
  • Youth leaders provide leadership among their peers.
  • Click here for Junior Leadership Positions
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