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TEAM CAPTAIN • Preside at all Team meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning

CO-TEAM CAPTAIN • Preside at meetings when the team captain is absent • Assume

ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan, prepare,

HIGH-ADVENTURE / SPORTS PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan,

SERVICE PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan, prepare,

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to

VARSITY COACH • Become trained for your position (VALT or Varsity Vision + IOLS

QUARTERMASTER • • • Keep records of Squad and Team equipment Keep equipment in

SCRIBE • Attend & keep a log of Team Meeting Planning & Presidency Meetings

INSTRUCTOR • Instruct Scouting Skills as needed within Teams or Patrols • Prepare well

CHAPLAIN AID • Keep Team leaders aware of religious holidays when planning activities •

ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH • Become trained for your position (VALT or Varsity Vision +

PROGRAM ADVISOR Take Venturing Mentoring Training Take Youth Protection Training Serve on the team

DEN CHIEF • Serve as the activities assistant at Den Meetings • Meet regularly

HISTORIAN • Gather pictures, video, stories, thoughts & feelings, facts and information about past

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VARSITY SCOUTS

TEAM CAPTAIN • Preside at all Team meetings, events, activities, and annual program planning conference. • Chair Team Meeting Planning & Presidency Meetings • Conduct team meetings under the guidance of the Coach • Select and appoint program managers with the approval of the Coach. The captain may also serve as a program manager on a small team. • Coordinate activities with program managers • Maintain the spirit of the team in all activities • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Encourage team members to advance along the Eagle trail • Wear the Scout uniform correctly • Live by the Scout Oath and Law • Show Scout spirit

CO-TEAM CAPTAIN • Preside at meetings when the team captain is absent • Assume special assignments made by the coach and captain • The co-captain may also serve as a program manager on a small team. • Maintain the spirit of the team in all activities • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Encourage team members to advance along the Eagle trail • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Wear the Scout uniform correctly • Live by the scout oath and law • Show Scout spirit

ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan, prepare, and lead: Keeping track of member progress Communicating with team members Coordinating advancement activities Conducting boards of review for team members who have completed requirements – Planning and assisting with coordination of recognition ceremonies and courts of honor – – • Maintain the spirit of the team in all activities • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Encourage squad members to advance along the Eagle trail • Wear the Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Law. • Show Scout spirit.

HIGH-ADVENTURE / SPORTS PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan, prepare, and lead: – Helping choose the high-adventure/ sports activities in which the team will participate – Planning and conducting activities – Maintaining a schedule – Develop and update a list of experts who can serve as consultants – Coordinating any events – Informing team members • Maintain the spirit of the team in all activities • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Encourage squad members to advance along the Eagle trail • Wear the Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Law. • Show Scout spirit.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan, prepare, and lead: – Planning and coordinating team activities in all five areas of personal development – Communicating with team members to determine special needs – Locating speakers, consultants, experts – Working with the other four program managers to coordinate activities – Keeping informed on community activities of interest to the team • 5 Areas of Personal Development: – – – 1. ) Spiritual Development 2. ) Leadership 3. ) Citizenship 4. ) Social and Cultural Attributes 5. ) Physical Fitness • Maintain the spirit of the team in all activities • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Encourage squad members to advance along the Eagle trail • Wear the Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Law. • Show Scout spirit.

SERVICE PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan, prepare, and: – Planning and conducting service projects and activities (may include his own Eagle Project) – Coordinating team and individual service activities – Encouraging Varsity Scouts to develop and maintain a service-oriented way of life – Communicating with team members – Working with other program managers to maximize the effectiveness of service opportunities • Maintain the spirit of the team in all activities • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Encourage squad members to advance along the Eagle trail • Wear the Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Law. • Show Scout spirit.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS PROGRAM MANAGER • Work closely with an Adult Mentor to help plan, prepare, and lead: – Coordinating special programs and events for the team – Communicating with team members to determine their needs – Cooperating with other program managers to maximize the effectiveness of programs and events – Gathering and sharing information about district, council, and national special events (such as Mountain Man Rendezvous, Triathlon, Venturing Events, Operation On. Target, assist with Summer Weeklong Adventure) • Maintain the spirit of the team in all activities • Set a good example of the ideals of Scouting • Encourage squad members to advance along the Eagle trail • Wear the Scout uniform correctly. • Live by the Scout Oath and Law. • Show Scout spirit.

VARSITY COACH • Become trained for your position (VALT or Varsity Vision + IOLS + Youth Protection) • Train and guide Varsity Scout youth leaders to run their teams (+ use Varsity Vision Training) • Involve the parents of team members to maximize the effectiveness of Varsity Scouting • Attend all team meetings and activities • Guide team leaders in planning the program • Conduct Coaches conferences for rank advancement with each Varsity Scout • Work with the Scout Committee • Take advantage of available training opportunities • Attend Roundtables/Huddles to share ideas with other Coaches in the district and council • Maintain the principles and rules of the Boy Scouts of America, including safety • Wear the Scout uniform correctly

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QUARTERMASTER • • • Keep records of Squad and Team equipment Keep equipment in good repair Keep equipment storage area neat & clean Issue equipment & see that it is returned in good order Suggest new or replacement items Work with the Team Committee Member responsible for equipment Set a good example Wear the Scout uniform correctly Live by the Scout Oath & Law Show & help develop Scout spirit

SCRIBE • Attend & keep a log of Team Meeting Planning & Presidency Meetings • Record Attendance • Record Advancement in Team records • Set a good example • Wear the Scout uniform correctly • Live by the Scout Oath & Law • Show & help develop Scout spirit

INSTRUCTOR • Instruct Scouting Skills as needed within Teams or Patrols • Prepare well in advance for each teaching assignment • Set a good example • Wear the Scout uniform correctly • Live by the Scout Oath & Law • Show & help develop Scout spirit

CHAPLAIN AID • Keep Team leaders aware of religious holidays when planning activities • Assist the Team Chaplain in meeting the Religious needs of Team members while on activities • Encourage offering prayers (saying grace), at meals and opening and closing Team activities (daily). • Help each boy with Duty to God (and specific religious awards for non-LDS boys) • Set a good example • Wear the Scout uniform correctly • Live by the Scout Oath & Law • Show & help develop Scout spirit

ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH • Become trained for your position (VALT or Varsity Vision + IOLS + Youth Protection) • Assume duties assigned by the Coach • Fill in for Coach, when Coach is unavailable • Take advantage of available training opportunities • Attend Roundtables/Huddles to share ideas with Coaches and assistant Coaches of other teams in the district and council • Train squad leaders • Meet and work with the team committee • Fill in for the Coach when the Coach is absent • Maintain the principles and rules of the Boy Scouts of America • Wear the Scout uniform correctly

PROGRAM ADVISOR Take Venturing Mentoring Training Take Youth Protection Training Serve on the team committee Guide and mentor a youth program manager of a specific field of emphasis: 1. Advancement 2. High Adventure/Sports 3. Personal Development 4. Service 5. Special Program & Events • Complete all training that is available for the adult Varsity Scout leader • Set an example for youth members by maintaining the principles and rules of the Boy Scouts of America • •

DEN CHIEF • Serve as the activities assistant at Den Meetings • Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the Den & Pack Meeting plans • If serving as Webelos den Chief, help prepare boys to join Boy Scouts • Project a positive image of Boy Scouts • Set a good example • Wear the Scout uniform correctly • Live by the Scout Oath & Law • Show & help develop Scout spirit

HISTORIAN • Gather pictures, video, stories, thoughts & feelings, facts and information about past Scout activities of the Team and keep them in printed and/or digital or video scrapbooks • Take care of Team trophies, awards, and keepsakes • Keep information about Team Alumni • Set a good example • Wear the Scout uniform correctly • Live by the Scout Oath & Law • Show & help develop Scout spirit