QUICK TIPS FOR A NEW SPL
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You should be the first scout to arrive at Troop meetings and the last to leave.
4. Follow-up with your ASPL & PLs to make sure the right things are getting done. o
Get (and keep) an
accurate record of the Scouts. o
Ensure that the Service & Program Patrols are doing their job. o
Review Campout Itinerary with your Troop on Friday evening and then hang it so everyone can see it. o
Check that the Patrol Leaders have posted their Duty Rosters. o
Be the first up in the
morning. o
Say goodnight to the young Scouts and see that they are alright.
1. Get a clipboard.
2. Write down the things you need to do/make a list (you can't remember everything).
3. Personally set the example (behavior, uniform, attendance, being on time) and see that your PLC does also.
5. On campouts:
6. Ask for help, the SPL should never be rejected by Scouts or Scoutmaster.
7. Don't let the Scoutmaster (or another adult) do your job - if they
inadvertently try to move the Scouts, or make an announcement to the troop, or
something else that is your responsibility; politely take him to the side and
let him know that is your job! Then be
sure you do it!