Vigil522

I agree that advising the Scout(s) of this problem just before the Board of Review is not good. We are only three months into the 6 month term, so we have time. We have considered the following solution: Provide leader training and extend their current term for 3 additional months so they will have a full 6 months of active leadership. We are not sure if this is acceptable to do. We may just advise, make corrections, and then write a guidebook with expectations that will be put into effect for the next group. Thanks for the info and please provide more if you find anything else.

Back in July our troop held troop elections. Those elected are supposed to serve for 6 months (until January). Since elections though, none of the elected troops officers have attended any events or meetings, not one -- 0% attendance. Therefore, none of the officers have actually fulfilled any of their responsibilities. Many of those elected even need this leadership position for rank advancement and some need it for Eagle. However, three months have passed since elections with no participation or leadership from those elected and so I do not feel that they should be allowed to count this leadership term for rank advancement since they are not really serving in the elected capacity. Is there a certain attendance percentage that a Scout must have in order for the leadership position to count toward advancement? I have reviewed the SM Handbook and cannot find any information pertaining to any of these questions? What should be done and how this problem be handled? Any input and opinions are greatly welcomed and appreciated. Also, any links to official information regarding this issue would be nice as well. Thank you for your help.

What exactly does (should) the Troop Committee and its individual members do for the troop?