Troop 455 Leadership
Troop 455 is a Scout-Led troop. This means that the boys themselves, the Scouts, learn how to organize & lead the Troop. After training, and with supervision and support from adult leaders, boys run the show. As the Scouts work through rank advancement and as they travel on their trail to Eagle, they learn how & then lead teams of Scouts in various situations. Scouting provides for growth of moral strength & character, teaches Citizenship, & enhances the development of physical, mental & emotional fitness. This is all done in the spirit of fun & adventure.
Youth Leadership
The Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) is made up of the Senior Patrol Leader, who presides over the meetings; the Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, all Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides, and others with a position of responsibility (POR) in the troop. The PLC plans the yearly Troop program at the annual Troop program planning conference. The PLC meets monthly to develop plans for upcoming meetings and activities. At its monthly meetings, the PLC organizes and assigns activity responsibilities for the weekly Troop meetings.
Scout troops are run by Scout leaders who are elected or appointed from and by the troop’s Scout membership. These Scout leaders are responsible for seeing that the troop runs well, grows, and meets the needs of the members. The number of Scout leaders can change over time, depending on the size and needs of the troop. Following is a summary of the responsibilities of each position in a typical troop. A position description card, the Boy Scout Handbook, the Scoutmaster Handbook, and your Scoutmaster will provide additional details for each position.
Learn more about Youth Leadership at Troop 455
Adult Leadership
Scouters (parents & other adults) support & involvement is essential. Unlike Cub Scouts, though, adults are less involved with their own Scout and more involved in the structure of the troop. Adults are there to “train, trust, and then get out of the way.” Troop 455, like all Scouts BSA troops, is completely volunteer-led, so we we rely on parents and other adult leaders to help the troop as:
- Scoutmasters
- Troop Committee Members
- Merit Badge Counselors
- Trip Leaders
We also ask each family to participate in at least one Board of Review each year. The Board of Review is an important part of the Scout advancement process where the Scout gets a chance to reflect on his growth since the last advancement and discuss what he has learned.