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.
		Thirteen year old Life Scout Spencer will be serving as the troop's Senior Patrol Leader. It will be his job to lead the troop with the help of the Patrol Leaders and other troop officers. Spencer has previously served as both Assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader of the Falcon Patrol, as a Den Chief in Cub Scout Pack 868, and as troop Quartermaster. He earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scout Pack 305 before joining Troop 868. Spencer has attended nearly every troop outing and event since joining and his active participation has been reflected in his rapid rank advancement. During the summer of 2011, he completed a special week-long youth leadership training program called NYLT. Spencer is well on his way toward becoming an Eagle Scout.
		The position of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is currently vacant. The Patrol Leaders' Council has set the minimum job requirements to be a scout who is at least Life in rank and who has successfully completed at least one term as a Patrol Leader.
		Fourteen year old Star Scout Tyler was elected to serve as Troop Quartermaster. This is Tyler's second troop office. A quiet young man who seldom misses any troop meetings or activities, he will be in charge of keeping track of all troop equipment and direct the loading and unloading of both both troop and personal gear onto the bus and/or equipment truck during troop outings. Since the position of Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is currently vacant, Tyler is the troop's second highest officer and will be called upon to run the show in the SPL's absence. He is a member of the troop's Cobra Patrol.
		The position of Troop Scribe is currently vacant. The Patrol Leaders' Council has set the minimum job requirements to be a scout who is at least First Class in rank. The Scribe serves as the secretary of the Patrol Leaders' Council. It is his job to take detailed and accurate notes at all PLC Meetings and then use those notes to prepare the official Minutes of the meeting. The job requires someone who can be an active listener and who pay close attention to whatever discussions that take place.
		Eleven year old Scout Tristan will be serving in his first troop office as Chaplain Aide. He will be the youngest member of the current Patrol Leaders' Council. His job will be to assist with Sunday morning worship services on campouts and to offer prayer at Courts of Honor and at other occasions when called upon. Tristan is a member at Highview Baptist Church where he is actively involved in the youth program. He has an older brother in Troop 868 and two younger brothers in Cub Scout Pack 868. He is a member of the troop's Falcon Patrol.
		Twelve year old First Class Scout Nicholas is serving as Patrol Leader in the Beaver Patrol. Having previously served as Assistant Patrol Leader, this will be his second troop office. Before becoming a Boy Scout in Troop 868, he was a Cub Scout in Pack 686 where he earned the Arrow of Light Award. In 2010, Nicholas was the top seller of CampCards in the Lincoln Heritage Council. He is a bright young man who is clearly focused on advancement. Nicholas' younger brother is a Webelos Cub Scout in Pack 868 where he is also currently serving as a Den Chief..
		Twelve year old Second Class Scout Brixton is serving as Assistant Patrol Leader in the Beaver Patrol. This is his first troop office. Prior to becoming a Boy Scout in Troop 868, Brixton was a Cub Scout in Pack 47 where he earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Webelos. His interests outside of Scouting include competitive swimming.
		Fifteen year old Star Scout Kraig will be serving a second term as Patrol Leader in the Cobra Patrol. He has also served previously as Assistant Patrol Leader and as the troop's Chaplain Aide. Kraig was led to Boy Scouting by his older brother who had been in the troop for several years before he decided to also give Scouting a try. He is quite the athlete and played organized sports for several years before increased demands from his coaches began to interfere with church activities. Kraig is a very bright young man with natural leadership ability.
		Twelve year old Second Class Scout Noah will be serving as the Assistant Patrol Leader in the Cobra Patrol. This will be Noah's second troop office. He previously served as the troop's Chaplain Aide. As Assistant Patrol Leader, his duties will be to assist the Patrol Leader and to lead the patrol at times when the Patrol Leader may be absent. Noah has a younger brother in the troop and two other younger brothers in Cub Scout Pack 868.
		Sixteen year old Star Scout Connor will be serving a second consecutive term as Patrol Leader in the Falcon Patrol. Prior to his first time as Patrol Leader, he had served as the Assistant Patrol Leader. Connor is an honor roll student who also actively participates in church activities. Connor attended a week-long National Youth Leadership Training program at Camp McKee during the summer of 2011, so he should possess the skills necessary to be an effective leader for his patrol. He is an asset to our unit and we'd certainly like to see him progress up the Eagle Trail.
		Thirteen year old Star Scout Preston will be serving as Assistant Patrol Leader for the Falcon Patrol. This will be Preston's second troop office. He previously served as the troop's Chaplain Aide. Prior to becoming a Boy Scout, Preston was a Cub Scout in Pack 848 where he earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Webelos. He excels at salesmanship and is typically among the troop's top sellers for popcorn, CampCards, bedding plants, and anything else we sell for fundraising. Preston is also currently serving as a Den Chief in Cub Scout Pack 868.
		Seventeen year old Adam is Troop 868 Eagle Scout #16. He is serving as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Prior to being appointed JASM, he has served in a variety of different troop leadership positions, including a term as Senior Patrol Leader. Prior to joining Troop 868, he earned the Arrow of Light Award as a Cub Scout in Pack 848. His older brother is also a Troop 868 Eagle Scout. Adam is a highly focused young man who had earned more than fifty merit badges prior to his Eagle board of review. His fellow scouts elected him to membership in the Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts' association of scout "honor campers." It is no surprise that he is an honor roll student, a key member of his school's competitive academic team, and a 2011 Governor's Scholar. He will graduate from North Bullitt High School in the Class of 2012.
		Seventeen year old Nick is Troop 868 Eagle Scout #14. He is serving as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Prior to being appointed JASM, he held just about every troop office, including a term as SPL and a term leading a group of brand new scouts that became our Beaver Patrol. He earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scout Pack 848 before becoming a Boy Scout. He hiked at Philmont Scout Ranch with Troop 868 in July 2008. At the time of his Eagle board of review he had camped more than 180 nights and hiked over 250 miles with our troop. Nick's interests outside of Scouting include music. He is an honor roll student and plays the drums in his school's marching band and also for his church. He is a member of Davidson Memorial United Methodist Church in Spepherdsville and will graduate from Bullitt Central High School in the Class of 2012.