Troop 219 | Plano, Texas | Circle Ten Council

General Information
Type:	Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term:	6 months
Reports to:	Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description:	The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet the religious needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious awards program.
Comments:	"Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplain Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for campouts and other functions. The Chaplain Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other troop members’ help.

Performance Requirements
Training:	You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance:	You are expected to attend 80% of all troop meetings (at least 15), Patrol Leaders' Council meetings (all), outings (at least 5), Court of Honors (all), and service projects. A Scout will be allowed two (2) excused absences. If a Scout fails to maintain his attendance, he will forfeit his time in his current office.
Effort:	You are expected to give this job your best effort.
Certification:	Be certified by the Scoutmaster that you have adequately completed the duties and requirements of this position.

General Leadership Responsibilities
Uniform:	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.
Behavior:	Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance:	Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings and activities. You must call the Scoutmaster 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.