The Boy Scout Troop Committee

Troop Committee Organization and Responsibilities

    The troop committee is the troop's board of directors and supports the troop program. The troop committee does the following:

  • Ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained. In case the Scoutmaster is absent, a qualified assistant Scoutmaster is assigned. If the Scoutmaster is unable to serve, a replacement is recruited.

  • Provides adequate meeting facilities.

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

  • 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.

  • Ensures 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.

    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. The minimum number is three adults ages 21 or older.

    For committees with more members than positions listed, assign each additional member to assist in one of the areas. The more support each position has, the better that area will function. Needless to say, there is a job for everyone the committee approves.