Committee Chair Duties

[PeteM]

So, what exactly are the duties of a Troop Committee Chairperson?

[CNYScouter]

From the Troop Committee Guidebook No. 34505

 

- 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.

 

- Interpret national and local policies to the troop.

 

- Prepare troop committee meeting agendas.

 

- Call, preside over, and promote attendance at monthly troop committee meetings 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.

 

- Plan the charter presentation.

 

The Troop Committee Guidebook is available from ScoutStuff.org or your local scout store

 

[NeilLup]

As a starting place toward answering your question, you should take the on-line training. Go to

 

http://www.scouting.org/Applications/MyScoutingFull.aspx

 

Sign in

 

Take "What is Scouting?" and then take the "Troop Committee Challenge"

 

Then come back and ask the question again.

[John-in-KC]

What Neil said,

 

But here's a resource on the trail ... because CC positions do not change that much between the 3 youth programs.

http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/aboutcubscouts/thepack/pcomm.aspx

Pack Committee Chair

 

Qualifications: Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. Is a person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success. Preferably is a member of the chartered organization, respected in the community, who shows the willingness and ability to be the Cubmaster's chief adviser.

 

Responsibilities: The pack committee chair's job is to

 

* Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative, keeping this key person informed of the needs of the pack that must be brought to the attention of the organization or the district.

* Report to the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations.

* Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the chartered organization.

* Supervise pack committee operation by

1. Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.

2. Assigning duties to committee members.

3. Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and reregistration.

4. Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.

* Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.

* Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position.

* Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant Cubmasters, Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den leaders, as needed.

* Recognize the need for more dens, and see that new dens are formed as needed.

* Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.

* Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.

* Manage finances through adequate financial records.

* Maintain adequate pack records and take care of pack property.

* If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a successor is recruited and registered.

* Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible for Youth Protection training.

* Provide a training program for adult family members.

* Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, sharing with the troop committee the need for graduations into the troop.

* Work closely with the unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.

* Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and Boy Scout troops.

* Support the policies of the BSA.

 

 

[imasoonerfan]

Is there something more specific you are looking for?

 

The above answers are the generic version but the job is what you make it.

[hotdesk]

As a Committee Chairman for a Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack I consider myself a "Volunteer and Resource Manager".

 

I am responsible for recruiting additional volunteers, supporting and guideing these volunteers, and managing the resources of the units, from everything records to money to equipment.

 

 

[AnniePoo]

You're essentially the administrator of the troop.

[ReneScout]

Since this is a slightly related note, I'll ask here. xP

 

Does the TCC have any authority on the troop program? My troop has a rather controlling CC that seems to have a bigger say on program than our revered SM. Needless to say, the guy ruins our fun (lol) and is more strict than needed, and I was wondering if he really had that much authority on the issue.

[Stosh]

My CC organizes, communicates and works with the adults of the program in support of the boys. The SM is the contact with the boys that maintains support of the actual boy program. The CC does not participate in the program of the troop other than to support what the boys are doing. If he/she has concerns on who, what and where the boys are doing program, he/she, like any other adult, can express these concerns to the SM who then can pass it on to the boys.

 

Stosh

[hotdesk]

The Committee Chairman is responsible for interrupting the guidelines, by-laws, regulations, etc. of the Chartered Organization and Boy Scouts of America. If he determines that a certain activity (ie: laser tag, paint balling, etc.) were to be against these guidelines he would bring these concerns up to the Committee when they discuss the program.

 

 

[scoutldr]

"responsible for interrupting"...interesting, but true in too many cases. ;-)

[Beavah]

Yah Rene and PeteM, where the rubber really meets da road depends on the individual personalities and personal relationships between adults supportin' the program. The guidebook is nice and all, but way too generic.

 

In good programs, there's a division of labor between the CC and SM which is understood by all and communicated to new folks. Where those lines get drawn just depends, eh? Sometimes yeh have a strong, gregarious SM and the CC becomes the quieter administrative support coordinator. Sometimes yeh have a SM who really loves and is great workin' with boys but not as good with adults, and the CC becomes the adult communications and leader person. Sometimes yeh have a Scoutmaster who is a real planner-type, in which case the CC needs to be the social and program cheerleader. There are as many ways of constructin' the job as there are people.

 

When there are problems is when da CC doesn't work well with the SM or MC's, and they start doin' each other's jobs. If yeh get a new SM or a new CC, there's always goin' to be a period of adjustment, eh? That can be a problem if you've got a long-timer CC who doesn't want to adjust to the style of the new SM. As odd as it seems, often it's better to replace a CC and SM at the same time rather than try to get an old leopard to change his spots. Biggest problem is when yeh get a long-timer CC who thinks he or she is somethin' special and starts doin' things solo without committee discussion or approval. We've seen some of that on these forums, where CC's start thinkin' they can hire and fire SMs on their own as though they were the COR/IH. That's a recipe for trouble.

 

So I'd say, the job of a CC is to take on the tasks that the SM doesn't want or isn't good at, and help coordinate the adults in support of the SM and the boys.

 

Beavah