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Troop 159
Leadership Position Description
LEAVE NO TRACE COORDINATOR
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Type:
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Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol
Leader with Scoutmaster approval |
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Term:
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6 months |
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Reports to:
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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
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Description:
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The Leave No Trace Coordinator works with the LNT adult advisor
to assure the principles of Leave No Trace are taught and applied
within the troop activities. The LNT coordinator works to assure scouts
are trained in LNT principles and assures the troop's activities are
performed with LNT principles in mind. The LNT coordinator does not
always lead the LNT assurance role himself and can have other troop
member help. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Age:
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none |
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Rank:
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1st Class or higher |
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Experience:
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Requires scout has earned Leave No Trace Award |
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Attendance:
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50% over previous 6 months |
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| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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Training:
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You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if
you have attended in the past. |
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Attendance:
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You are expected to attend a MINIMUM of 50% of all troop meetings,
a MINIMUM of 50% of all Patrol Leader Council meetings, a MINIMUM
of 50% of all outings, and a MINIMUM of 50% of all service projects.
If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences
in a row, you can be removed from office. |
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Effort:
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You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
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| GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Uniform:
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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. |
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Behavior:
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Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday
life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
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Attendance:
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Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings
and activities. You must call the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader or
LNT advisor 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 in your absence. |
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| SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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- Leads scout training on LNT principles and works to have other scouts achieve the Leave No Trace award
- Encourages all scouts to follow the LNT principles in everyday life in addition to troop activities
- Serves as a resource for the troop on LNT, providing instruction and guidance to the PLC and other troop leadership
- Coordinates troop's efforts on LNT application during troop meetings and outings
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