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A few years back, Troop 68’s patrol leader council decided to make completion of National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) a requirement for every senior patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader.
Is NYLT required?
NYLT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Receive approval from your Scoutmaster or Unit leader. Be at least 13 years of age by course start date. Earn First Class rank, if registered in a Troop. Have current BSA Health Form (Parts A, B, and C).
Is the senior patrol leader in a patrol?
Rank and age requirements to be a senior patrol leader are determined by each troop, as is the schedule of elections. During a Scout’s time as senior patrol leader, he is not a member of any patrol but may participate with a Venture patrol in high-adventure activities.
How do I become a good senior patrol leader?
10 tips for being a better patrol leader Keep Your Word. Don’t make promises you can’t keep. Be Fair to All. A good leader shows no favorites. Be a Good Communicator. Be Flexible. Be Organized. Delegate. Set an Example. Be Consistent.
What is NYLT BSA?
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. NYLT is a six-day course.
How old do you have to be to do NYLT?
The minimum age requirement to attend NYLT will change. All participants must be 14 years old or 13 years old and have completed 8th grade; there cannot be any exceptions.
What do you do in NYLT?
The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a 6-day long program where scouts learn leadership, communication, planning, problem-solving, teamwork, and also participate in fun outdoor challenges.
What rank do you need to be for senior patrol leader?
Senior Patrol Leader – MUST BE A STAR RANK OR HIGHER MUST HAVE BEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING…. Asst. Senior Patrol Leader – MUST BE A STAR RANK OR HIGHER MUST HAVE BEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING…. Troop Guide – MUST BE STAR RANK OR HIGHER MUST HAVE BEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING….
Who picks the senior patrol leader?
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) He leads troop meetings and the Patrol Leaders Council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other youth leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed. The Senior Patrol leader is elected by all Scouts in the troop for a six-month term.
Who appoints senior patrol leader?
Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) is the executive officer of the troop who works closely with the scoutmaster and other adult leaders as well as the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC). The SPL is elected by majority vote of the troop.
Where does senior patrol leader patch go?
This emblem is for the Senior Patrol Leader. It is worn on the left sleeve of the official uniform.
Is assistant patrol leader a leadership position?
The Assistant Patrol Leader is a youth member of a Scouts BSA Troop who is appointed by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence. The position of Assistant Patrol Leader does not qualify for the leadership requirements for advancement.
How can I be a good SPL for Boy Scouts?
The SPL is expected to set an example for his fellow scouts to follow. Always wear your Class A (this includes your handbook) to every event. Be kind and helpful to other scouts, especially those who need it. Show up to as many troop events as you can, even if you don’t want to. The troop always needs their leader.
Where do you put the NYLT patch?
NYLT Trained Strip, worn in place of the trained leader emblem by youth leaders who have completed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). For shirts with pocket sleeves, the emblem is worn on the sleeve pocket flap above the badge of office.
Where is NYLT held?
NYLT is a week long course held at Camp Krietenstein, patterned after a month in the life of a unit. Content is delivered in a group and team outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment.
What is the edge method?
EDGE stands for: Explain. Demonstrate. Guide. Enable.
Why is NYLT important?
Why NYLT? Open to Scouts who meet the national requirements, NYLT participants grow together as leaders as they participate in hands-on activities that teach them how to manage group dynamics, build communications skills, develop a vision, set goals, and execute a plan.
Does assistant senior patrol leader count for rank advancement?
You won’t see assistant patrol leader listed here. It is not an approved position of responsibility for rank advancement.
Does den chief count as leadership position?
A Den Chief is a Scout, Venturer or Sea Scout assisting a Cub Scout den. Encourages the transition of Webelos Scouts into Scouts BSA; Holds a leadership position in the troop or crew, thus fulfilling an advancement requirement in the unit.
What positions count for eagle?
Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian, quartermaster, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplain aide, instructor, webmaster, or outdoor ethics guide.
How are patrol leaders selected?
The Patrol Leader is elected by the youth members of his Patrol. Like any other patrol, the new Scout patrol elects a patrol leader, who will attend patrol leaders’ council meetings and have a vote. He should serve only a short time, however, so that other new Scouts can share in the leadership experience.
What does it take to be SPL?
Every troop differs, but the most common method of appointing an SPL is by holding an election among scouts. The candidate with the most votes becomes their troop’s new SPL for the next 4-12 months. Each member of your troop will likely have 1 vote, and your goal should be to make each of those votes go to you!.
What do you call a scout leader?
The Scout Association used the term Scoutmaster originally, but the term Scout Leader is now used. Other adult leaders in the Scout Troop are called Assistant Scout Leaders. Similarly, the primary Cub Scout Leader is called Akela, after the leader of the Wolf pack in The Jungle Book, although this is more common.
What does assistant senior patrol leader do?
The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader helps the Senior Patrol Leader lead meetings and activities, runs the troop in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader, and helps train and supervise the troop Scribe, Quartermaster, Instructor, Librarian, Historian, Webmaster, and Chaplain Aide.
