At our first meeting, on September 16th, we will be holding Troop Leadership Elections.All elections will be by secret ballot, and winners much obtain more than 50% of the vote. If there are multiple candidates, and none obtain more than 50% of the votes, the two receiving the most votes will be included in a run-off election.
We will also be forming two patrols. Under the supervision of the Scoutmaster, the Scouts will form two Patrols, of approximately equal size, and including Scouts distributed across the ranks achieved by the Troop’s Scouts to date.
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL): Scouts that have achieved Star Scout or higher rank will be eligible to run for SPL. If we have less than two eligible Scouts, the Scoutmaster may modify the qualifications to allow for at least two eligible Scouts to run for SPL.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL): Scouts that have achieved First Class will be eligible for consideration. The SPL, with the Scoutmaster’s approval, will appoint the ASPL.
Troop Quartermaster (QM): Scouts that have achieved First Class will be eligible for consideration. The SPL, with the Scoutmaster’s approval, will appoint the QM.
Patrol Leaders (PL): Each Patrol will elect a Patrol Leader from among the patrol members, excluding the SPL and ASPL (the SPL and ASPL cannot also hold a Patrol Leader position).
Assistant Patrol Leader (APL): The elected Patrol Leaders, with the Scoutmaster’s approval, will appoint their APLs.
Patrol Quartermaster (PQM): The elected Patrol Leaders, with the Scoutmaster’s approval, will appoint their PQMs.
Following the above elections and appointments, as the Troop desires and Scouts indicate their desire to fill the the following positions, the Troop will fill the following Troop positions:
– Scribe
– Chaplain’s Aide
– Librarian
– Historian
– Bugler
The Troop will also be looking for Scouts to serve as Den Chief’s with Pack 734.
This should be a good first meeting to start us on our way at Troop 734. I look forward to a great turnout as we begin our new journey together.
// Scoutmaster Bazley