Boy Leaders

	What takes a lifetime to build but can be destroyed by foolishness in only a few seconds? You were correct if your answer was "a person's reputation." Boy Leaders of Troop 868
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	The Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) sets minimum rank requirements and participation standards for all troop officers. The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) must have demonstrated his leadership ability with prior experience as a Patrol Leader and is selected by the Scoutmasters. The Quartermaster (QM), Chaplain Aide, Scribe, and all Patrol Leaders (PLs) are elected by the scouts. The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL) and Assistant Patrol Leaders (APLs) are nominated by the SPL and PLs, respectively, then approved by the Patrol Leaders' Council. An OA Liaison, a Bugler, and any officers needed to fill newly created posts or vacancies are appointed by the PLC. All troop officers serve 9 month terms with elections held near the end of the current term. Newly elected officers typically assume their posts at the next Court of Honor ceremony following their election. The special office of Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM) is appointed by the Scoutmaster. In Troop 868, consideration for the office of JASM is limited to Eagle Scouts who have reached age 17½, served at least one successful term as Senior Patrol Leader, and remained an active participant in the troop since earning their Eagle rank. It is expected that JASMs will actively seek to complete all the required BSA training courses in preparation for becoming an Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) upon reaching age 18.
		Sixteen year old Life Scout Adam is serving as the troop's Senior Patrol Leader. He has previously served three terms as Troop Scribe, as term as ASPL, and a term as Patrol Leader of the Falcon Patrol. Adam is a highly focused young man who has already earned more than three dozen merit badges. It is no surprise that he is an honor roll student and a key member of his school's competitive academic team. There is little doubt that he will follow in the footsteps of his older brother and one day be another of Troop 868's Eagle Scouts.
		Fifteen year old Life Scout Jon is serving as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. He previously served as Patrol Leader of the Falcon Patrol. Jon is a fun-loving young man whose outward silliness quickly gives way to mature seriousness when there is work to be done. An avid outdoorsman who never quits, gives up, or complains, Jon is a patient teacher and mentor to younger scouts. He seldom misses a troop outing and has already made a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch where, as the youngest member of our crew, had no problem pulling his weight.
		Fifteen year old Star Scout Dylan is serving as the troop's Quartermaster, a job he has done on several occasions on a substitute basis. He has previously served as Troop Scribe and as Patrol Leader of the Falcon Patrol. His job is to keep up troop equipment and handle the packing of the troop bus and/or troop truck on outings. Dylan earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scout Pack 540 prior to crossing over into Boy Scouting. He has been in Troop 868 for several years, is an experienced scout, and is well on his way toward earning the rank of Life Scout.
		Fifteen year old Life Scout Gabe is serving as Troop Scribe. His job is to take the Minutes at all PLC Meetings, type them up, and distribute them on a timely basis. He previously served two terms as Patrol Leader of the Cobra Patrol, a term as Assistant Patrol Leader, a term as the troop's Chaplain Aide. An avid rock climber, Gabe earned a special award at summer resident camp in 2008 for scaling the camp's rock climbing wall while blindfolded. He also loves hiking and backpacking. An extremely bright and verbal young man, Gabe is also active in his church youth group. We have no doubt he will one day be a Troop 868 Eagle Scout.
		Twelve year old First Class Scout Spencer is serving as Patrol Leader in the Falcon Patrol. He previously served as Assistant Patrol Leader. Spencer earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scout Pack 305 before joining Troop 868 in February 2009. He has attended nearly every troop outing and event since joining and his active participation has been reflected in his more rapid than average rank advancement. Spencer has a younger brother in Cub Scouting and also serves as a Den Chief for Pack 868. He is very close to becoming a Star Scout.
		Fifteen year old First Class Scout Kraig is serving his first troop office as Patrol Leader in the Cobra Patrol. Kraig was led to the Boy Scouting program by his older brother, who had been in the troop for several years before Kraig decided to also give Scouting a try. Kraig is quite the athlete and played organized sports for several years before increased demands from his coaches began to interfere with church activities. He has found Scouting and church to be very compatable. A bright young man with natural leadership ability, we expect great things from him.
		Sixteen year old Life Scout Nick has accepted an appointment as Patrol Leader of the troop's recently formed Beaver Patrol. The Beavers are mostly brand new Boy Scouts, many of whom just crossed over from Cub Scouting. Nick will play a vital role in mentoring them and guiding them to a smooth start up the Eagle Trail. Nick has previously served as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Scribe, Chaplain Aide, Patrol Leader, and Assistant Patrol Leader. Nick is a young man who leads by example. He seldom complains and is slow to anger. He is a veteran of Philmont Scout Ranch and is clearly Eagle bound.
		Fifteen year old First Class Scout Connor is serving his first troop office as Assistant Patrol Leader in the Falcon Patrol. He is an honor roll student whose primary interest outside of Scouting is participation in youth activities at his church. Though he has been in the troop for several years, his advancement has been hampered by his inability to attend summer camp with the troop some years due to conflicting dates with church camp. Serving as a troop officer is one of the requirements he needs to satisfy in order to reach the rank of Star Scout. Connor is an asset to our unit and we'd certainly like to see him progress up the Eagle Trail.
		Fourteen year old Star Scout Dalton is serving his second term as Assistant Patrol Leader in the Cobra Patrol. He has previously served a term as Troop Scribe. Dalton earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Webelos Cub Scout in Pack 848 prior to becoming a Boy Scout. His outside interests include hunting, fishing, basketball, and baseball. An honor roll student, Dalton is an example of a young man who has been able to successfully balance participation in both sports and scouting. He is well on his way toward becoming a Life Scout and aspires to become a Troop 868 Eagle.
		Twelve year old Tenderfoot Scout Preston is serving his first troop office as Chaplain Aide. He has been in the troop just over a year and has participated in nearly outing and troop activity since joining, including a 16-day road trip to summer camp that included a week in Washington, DC. Prior to becoming a Boy Scout, Preston earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Webelos Cub Scout in Pack 848. An enthusiastic young man in all respects, he is particularly talented when it comes to selling. He is nearly always among the troop's top sellers in any fundraising activity.