Troop Committee Meetings

A monthly troop committee meeting is essential to successful troop operation. this meeting is the perfect forum for planning troop program assistance, solving troop personnel problems, and monitoring troop progress.

The committee meeting is attended by all committee members and the Scoutermaster. occasionally you may want to invite guests such as your chartered organization representative and unit commissioner.

The Scoutmaster is not actually a member of the troop committee, and has no vote. The committee should not forget that its primary responsibility is supporting the troop program. The importance of mutual cooperation between the two groups of leaders is critical for the smooth and successful operation of the troop.

The support and administration of an active troop requires the participation of every committee member. Every member should have a working assignment. This will not only help the troop to operate effectively, but will assure team spirit and their attendance at meetings. When people feel that it doesn't matter if they attend or not, often they will choose to do something else.

Suggested Troop Committee Meeting Agenda

Call the meeting to order -- Chairman
Welcome and introduction of new members and guests -- chairman
Approval of previous meeting's minutes -- Secretary
Reports (Old Business)
1. Outdoor/Activities (outdoor plans, special activities, status of troop equipment, district and council activities, summer camp update)
2. Finance/Records (report on current financial standing, money-earning projects, sustaining membership enrollment)
3. Advancement (troop advancement progress, boards of review, courts of honor)
New Business
Scoutmaster input and requests