Patrol Leaders’ Council (Green Bar): A Patrol Leaders’ Council or “Green Bar” meeting is held when called by the Senior Patrol Leader. If your Scout’s rank patch has green bars on it, then they should attend the Patrol Leaders Council meeting. The Senior Patrol Leader leads all Troop meetings. The PLC plans the Troop activities and provides leadership skills to the Patrol Leaders and Troop Staff.

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL): The senior patrol leader is the elected top youth leader in the Troop. She leads the patrol leaders' council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other junior leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed. 

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL): The assistant senior patrol leader fills in for the SPL in his absence. She supports the SPL in executing her duties.

Patrol Leader (PL): The patrol leaders are responsible for giving leadership to the members of their patrols. They are their representation on the patrol leaders' council. 

Quartermaster (QM): Manages and maintains Troop equipment. 

Troop Guide: Assists in guiding new patrols through the First Class Rank 

Historian: Collects and maintains continuing history of activities 

Scribe: Records minutes at Green Bar meetings and handles other secretarial duties for the Troop 

Chaplain Ai*: Provides prayer at various Troop functions 

Librarian: Maintains Troop library mainly consisting of Merit Badge booklets 

Den Chief: Provides assistance to den leaders at the Cub Scout level 

Instructors: Provides assistance to the Troop as part of a Scoutmaster assigned project 

Youth who are interested in serving in a position of responsibility for the Spring 2024 semester (February to July) should provide the completed the Position of Responsibility to the Scoutmaster.

Troop 506 Application for Position of Responsibility

Troop 506 Application for Position of Responsibility with Descriptions