Item Name: Troop Guide 1989 - 2002

Item ID: TGB-1-8-2

Collector Rating: 1

1988 –

Job description: The troop guide works with new Scouts. He helps them feel comfortable and earn their First Class rank in their first year.

Reports to: the assistant Scoutmaster for the new Scout patrol in the troop.

Troop guide duties:

  • Introduces new Scouts to troop operations
  • Guides new Scouts through early Scouting activities
  • Shields new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts
  • Helps new Scouts earn First Class rank in their first year
  • Teaches basic Scout skills
  • Coaches the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol on his duties
  • Works with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings
  • Attends patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new Scout patrol
  • Counsels individual Scouts on Scouting challenges
  • Sets a good example
  • Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform
  • Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
  • Shows Scout sprit