Position: Senior Patrol Leader
(SPL)
Job Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by
the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Reports to: Scoutmaster
Duties:
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Preside at all troop meetings, events, activities, and the annual program
planning conference.
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Chair the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meeting once a month. Attends at
least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
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Appointed other boy leaders with the advice and consent of the Scoutmaster.
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Assign duties and responsibilities to other junior leaders.
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Assists with Scoutmaster in training junior leaders.
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Delegates task to the ASPLs. Makes sure an ASPL attends any meeting/function
he will not be able to attend (troop, PLC, Committee Meeting, etc.)
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Oversees the planning efforts of Scouts for all Troop campouts (whether
he attends these outing or not).
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Has good attendance at Troop meeting.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL)
Job Description: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is
the second highest-ranking junior leader in the Troop. He is appointed
by the Senior Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster. The Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader acts as the Senior Patrol Leader in the absence of
the Senior Patrol Leader or when called upon. He also provides leadership
to other junior leaders in the Troop.
Reports to: Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Help with leading meetings and activities as called upon by the Senior
Patrol Leader.
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Take over troop leadership in the absence of the Senior Patrol Leader.
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Be responsible for training and giving direct leadership to the following
appointed junior leaders: Scribe, Librarian, Troop Historian, Instructor,
Quartermaster and Chaplain Aide.
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Perform tasks assigned by the Senior Patrol Leader.
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Serves as a member of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and attends at
least 2/3 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Has good attendance at Troop meeting.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Junior Assistant
Scoutmaster (JASM)
Job Description: The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster serves
in the capacity of an Assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and
maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18
and be an Eagle Scout. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his
demonstrated leadership ability.
Reports to: The Scoutmaster
Duties:
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Function as an Assistant Scoutmaster (except for leadership responsibilities
reserved for adults18 and 21 years of age or older).
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Accomplish any duties assigned by the Scoutmaster.
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Attends at least 5/6 of the PLC meetings occurring during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Troop Quartermaster
Job Description: The Troop Quartermaster keeps track of
troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Keep records on patrol and troop equipment.
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Keep equipment in good repair.
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Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
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Suggest new or replacement items.
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Work with the troop committee member responsible for equipment.
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Have good attendance at Troop meeting.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Troop Scribe
Job Description:
The Troop Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities
of the Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) and keeps a record of dues, advancement,
and Scout attendance at troop meetings.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Attend and keep a log of Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) Meetings.
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Record attendance at troop functions.
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Record advancement in troop records.
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Work with the troop committee member responsible for finance, records,
and advancement.
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Have good attendance at Troop meetings.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Troop Guide
Job Description: To work actively with new Scouts in the
Baden-Powell program. The Troop Guides introduce new Scouts to troop operations
and helps them feel comfortable in the troop.
Reports to: The Assistant Scoutmaster of the Baden-Powell patrol
( New Scout Patrol )
Duties:
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Help new Scouts earn advancement requirements through First Class.
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Advise patrol leader on his duties and responsibilities at Patrol Leaders'
Council (PLC) meetings.
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Attend Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meetings with the New Scout Patrol
Leader.
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Prevent harassment of new Scouts by older Scouts.
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Help Assistant Scoutmaster train new Scouts by older Scouts.
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Guide new Scouts through early troop experiences to help them become comfortable
in the troop and the outdoors.
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Teach basic Scout skills.
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Have good attendance at Troop meeting.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Troop Librarian
Job Description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Establish and take care of the troop library.
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- Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
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- Add new or replacement items as needed.
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- Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing at troop meetings.
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- Keep a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.
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- Follow up on late returns.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Troop Historian
Job Description: The Historian keeps a historical record
or scrapbook of troop activities.
Reports to: The Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Gather pictures and facts about past troop activities and keeps them in
scrapbooks, wall displays or informational ( historical ) files.
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Take care of troop trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
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Keep information about former members of the troop.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Den Chief
Job Description: The Den Chief works with the Cub Scouts,
Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack.
Reports to: The Den Leader in the pack and the Assistant Scoutmaster
for the New Scout Patrol in the troop.
Duties:
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Serve as the activities assistant at den meetings.
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Meet regularly with the Den Leader to review the den and pack meeting plans.
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If serving as a Webelos Den Chief, prepare boys to join Boy Scouting.
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Project a positive image of Boy Scouting.
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Know the purposes of Cub Scouting.
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Encourage Cub Scouts to join a Boy Scout troop upon graduation.
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Help out at weekly den meetings and monthly pack meetings.
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Attends at least 2/3 of the den meetings/events during his service period.
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Be a friend to the boys in the den.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Troop Chaplain
Job Description: The Chaplain works to meet the religious
needs of the Scouts in the troop. He also works to promote the religious
emblems program.
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Keep troop leader appraised of religious holidays when planning activities.
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Assist in meeting the religious needs of troop members while on activities.
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Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on activities.
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Tell Scouts about the religious emblem program of their faith.
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Help plan for religious observance in troop activities.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Patrol Leader (PL)
Job Description: The Patrol Leader is elected by the patrol
and leads the patrol.
Reports to: The Senior Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Plan and lead patrol meetings and activities.
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Keep patrol members informed.
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Represent the patrol at all Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings and
at the annual program planning conference.
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Prepares the patrol to take part in all troop activities.
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Develop patrol spirit.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Work with other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
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Know what patrol members and other leaders can do.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Assistant Patrol Leader
(APL)
Job Description: The Assistant Patrol Leader is appointed
by the Patrol Leader and leads the patrol in his absence.
Reports to: The Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Assist the Patrol Leader in:
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- planning and leading patrol meetings and activities.
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- keeping patrol members informed.
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- preparing your patrol to take part in all troop activities.
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and steer patrol meetings and activities
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Take charge of the patrol in the absence of the Patrol Leader.
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Represent the patrol at Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings in the absence
of the Patrol Leader.
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Work with the other troop leaders to make the troop run well.
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Attends at least 2/3 of each event type during his service period.
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Help develop patrol spirit.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Patrol Quartermaster
Job Description: The Patrol Quartermaster is appointed
by the Patrol Leader and checks out and in required equipment from the
Troop Quartermaster. He also makes sure everyone in his patrol has required
equipment for each event. He keeps patrol gear organized.
Reports to: Both the Patrol Leader and the Troop Quartermaster
Duties:
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Can always find his handbook quickly and knows where he put it
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Keeps all the patrol gear in order.
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Makes sure the gear is in proper shape when it's time to check the troop
gear back into the supply room
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.
Position: Patrol Scribe
Job Description: The Patrol Scribe is appointed by the
Patrol Leader and keeps patrol records.
Reports to: the Patrol Leader
Duties:
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Keep the patrol log which contains minutes of last patrol meeting, duty
roster, etc.
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Read the log of the last patrol meeting.
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Keep attendance records and collects dues.
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Prepare budget for buying patrol equipment.
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Collect the money for buying food.
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Give the Grubmaster a receipt for his records.
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Set a good example.
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Enthusiastically wear the Scout Uniform correctly.
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Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Show Scout spirit.