MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.

TROOP AWARDS

Polaris District Gold Star Award
2007
2008

Boy Scouts of America - TROOP 414

Spring, Texas

Training boys to become godly men

Troop 414 Leadership Position - Leave No Trace Trainer

General Information

Type: Appointed by the SPL with Scoutmaster approval
Term: 6 months
Reports To: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Leave No Trace Trainer specializes in teaching Leave No Trace principles and ensuring that the troop follows these principles on outings.
Comments: He can also help Scouts earn the Leave No Trace award. He should have a thorough understanding of and commitment to Leave No Trace. Ideally, he should have completed Leave No Trace training and earned or be actively working on the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges.

Qualifications

Age: 13 or older
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Completed or actively working on Leave No Trace training
Attendance: 50% over previous 6 months

Performance Requirements

Training: You must attend the Troop Leadership Training even if you have attended in the past/
Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort

General Leadership Responsibilities

Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities

Specific Leadership Responsibilities

Ensure the troop follows Leave No Trace principles on outings.
Help Scouts earn the Leave No Trace award.
Have a thorough understanding of and commitment to Leave No Trace principles.
Complete Leave No Trace Training.

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