The Troop Committee

Consisting of a minimum of three members 21 years of age or older, the Troop Committee is the Troop’s “Board of Directors.” It works on behalf of the Chartered Organization to support the Troop by ensuring a quality Scouting program. Each member of the committee should have specific responsibilities, thus dividing the whole job among the committee membership.  Among the responsibilities of the Troop Committee are:

• Supports leaders in carrying out the program.

• Is responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements in line with the approved budget plan.

• Obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property.

• Ensure the troop has an outdoor program (minimum 10 days and nights per year).

• Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.

• Supports the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and problems that may affect the overall troop program.

• Provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require.

• Helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign.

• Assists the Scoutmaster with handling boy behavioral problems.

• Advises the Scoutmaster on policies relating to Boy Scouting and the chartered organization.

You can have a full committee with a reasonable amount of recruiting effort.  The first five positions are essential for quality troop operation.  Fill those positions first.  There is no maximum limit to the number of troop committee members.  Troop 477's Committee meets the first Monday of each month, from 7:30-8:30 P.M.