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The Patrol Method

The patrol method allows Scouts to interact in a small group outside the larger troop context, working together as a team and sharing the responsibility of making their patrol a success. A patrol takes pride in its identity, and the members strive to make their patrol the best it can be.

Patrol Leader Council

Members of the Patrol Leader Council include:

Senior Patrol Leader

[elected by the Troop]

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

[appointed by the SPL]

Patrol Leaders

[elected by their Patrol]

Den Chiefs

[appointed by the Scoutmaster]

Adult Adviser

[Scoutmaster or designee]

The Council is charged with planning the program of the Troop.

The Council is held on the Second Tuesday of each month.

Falcon Patrol

The Falcon Patrol has hiked some of the most scenic trails in Southern Arizona.

Picacho Peak, Blacket's Ridge, and Wassen Peak by moonlight name only a few.

Gila Monsters

The Gila Monsters were an early Patrol that is being revived to accommodate new Troop growth.

Members:

Aden
Jalen

Andrew

Christain

Webelos Den

The Pack 109 Webelos Den is often included in Troop Acclivities.

When accompanied by a parent, Webelos, age 9 & 10, Hike and Camp.

They also benefit from having a Scout from the Troop serve as Den Chief who has earned Cub Scouting's highest award, the Arrow of Light.

Troop & Pack hold joint opening and closing weekly ceremonies.

Troop Leadership

Senior & Assistant Senior Patrol Promise

[Make the Scout Sign]

I WILL lead my Troop by my initiative and my personal example.

With my Scouts, I will plan the Troop's activities and carry them out to the best of my ability.

I WILL set an example for my Troop by wearing my Scout Uniform at all Scout activities, and will urge my Scouts to do the same.

I promise to do my best to be worthy of the office entrusted to me,

And I WILL make a special effort to be a friend to each and every Scout.

Patrol & Assistant Leader's Promise

[Make the Scout Sign]

As a Leader of My Patrol

I WILL lead my Patrol by my initiative and my personalexample, in Scout craft knowledge as well as in Scout Spirit.

I WILL plan, with my Scouts, the Patrol'sactivities--meetings, hikes, Good Turns, special projects--and will carry themout to the best of my ability.

I WILL set an example for my Patrol by wearing my ScoutUniform at all Scout activities, and will urge my Scouts to do the same.

I WILL represent my Patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council,bringing before the Council the wishes of my Patrol, and taking back to myPatrol the decisions of the Council.

I WILL promote the whole-hearted, punctual andwell-disciplined participation of my Patrol in all Troop activities.

I promise to do my best to be worthy of the office intrusted to me by my fellow scouts,

And I WILL make a special effort to be a friend to each and every Scout in my Patrol and in the World brotherhood of Scouting.

ELECTION RULES

The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Troop
o

Must be 14 years old

o Troop Member for 6 months

o 1^st Class or better

o Experience as SPL, ASPL, PL or APL

o 75% Attendance over previous 6 months

o If there are not at least 2 candidates that meet the requirements, the requirement or requirements can be declared temporally suspended.

· Other troop offices are appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader with consultation with the Scoutmaster**

o ASPL must be a Troop Member for 3 months

o 2nd Class or better

o 50% Attendance over previous 6 months

o If there are not at least 2 candidates that meet the requirements, the requirement or requirements can be declared temporally suspended.

· Patrol Leaders are elected by the specific Patrol**

o Must be 12 years old

o Troop Member for 6 months

o 2nd Class or better

o 75% Attendance over previous 6 months

o If there are not at least 2 candidates that meet the requirements, the requirement or requirements can be declared temporally suspended.

· Other Patrol offices are appointed by the specific Patrol Leader with consultation with the Scoutmaster**

o APL Must have 50% Attendance over previous 6 months

o If there are not at least 2 candidates that meet the requirements, the requirement or requirements can be declared temporally suspended.

· Incoming Webelos may vote in elections.

· Incoming Webelos may not hold office until cross over.

· All terms of office are 6 months. *

· Officers serve from September to March and from March to September *

· Vacancies shall be filled using the same rules.

*Previously established by 109’s Patrol Leader Council

**Proscribed by Boy Scouts of America

Sasquatch Patrol

This is a very elusive Patrol and has only been sited at a Troop Meeting once, and that was long ago, or so some old timers report. Evidence of its existence has been disputed, tho' there have been examples of Scouts joining the Sasquatch Patrol and promptly vanishing, never to be seen again. Only a handful of grainy photographs exist of the Sasquatch Patrol roasting what appear to be marshmallows over an open fire, but BSA experts are unwilling to verify their authenticity. No one knows who the Patrol Leader is, or whether they will ever show up on a camp-out. And when it comes to collecting Troop Dues - forget it! Is the Sasquatch Patrol just an elaborate hoax? Or is it out there - somewhere in the woods. You decide.

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