The following is a list of areas the Troop has need for assistance with. These areas supplement the Staff/Patrols. Click on the area or scroll down to see details and if we already have a volunteer. NOTE: to become a volunteer, you must have submitted an Adult Application and completed Youth Protection Training (YPT).

• Popcorn Fundraiser
• Fertilizer Fundraiser
• Campouts
• Summer Camp
• Score-O
• Camporee
• Swim Month Christmas Party
• Cross Over Ceremony Team
• Merit Badge Coordinator
• Merit Badge College Coordinator
• Adult Chaplain Aide
• Adult Quartermaster
• Service Project Coordinator
• Court of Honor Coordinator
• Positions filled by Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters
  

Popcorn Fundraiser

• Once a year event
• September - October
• The Popcorn Kernel obtains information during a Roundtable meeting. Information includes order forms, process for popcorn ordering and distribution, and corresponding schedule. Information is provided to the scouts in Troop 591 during Monday meetings. Coordinate distribution of order forms to scouts, turning in orders, collecting money, picking up and distributing popcorn.

Fertilizer

• Once a year event
• ~March or ~April
• In past years, this has been a very good fundraiser for the scouts. The percentage of money the scouts earn is higher than any other fundraiser. Scouts have been able to use these earnings to pay for summer camp.
• This volunteer coordinates with the fertilizer distributor (i.e. Home Depot, Lowes). Provide information to the scouts. Coordinate distribution of forms, determine deadline for orders, coordinate pickup of fertilizer from Home Depot/Lowes/Other by scouts for subsequent delivery. Collect money and provide to Troop Treasurer. Coordinator works with the Troop Treasurer to make sure scout’s Troop account reflects earnings accordingly.

Campouts

• Monthly
• Troop 591 typically conducts a campout every month except “Summer Camp month”.
• Volunteers can plan one or multiple campouts (pick your favorite month/months). This volunteer will work with the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters to plan the campout theme. We try to plan campouts that allow scouts to work on rank advancements and/or merit badges. Campouts also include some “leisure” or “fun” time for the scouts.
• Volunteer also coordinates departure and arrival schedules, transportation, permits, permission slips, and fees. Provides information to scouts during Monday meetings.

Summer Camp

• Once a year event.
• ~June or ~July
• Summer camp coordinator contacts the summer camp facilities and submits all necessary paperwork. Provides information to scouts concerning fees, payment schedules, and merit badge classes that will be offered. Collects fees from scouts and works with Troop Treasurer to submit payment to Summer Camp facility. Submits permit to Council, coordinates transportation, insures medical forms are available for everyone attending, submits merit badge class selections to Summer Camp staff.

Score-O

• Once a year event.
• ~October
• Score-O is an orienteering competition event for Troops usually at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. This volunteer obtains information about the event from the Longhorn Council website usually 3-6 months in advance. Coordinator informs the Troop about Score-O particulars (date, what is involved, fees) plus coordinates transportation, permits, and permission slips.

Camporee

• Once a year event.
• ~April
• Camporee is a competition between Troops involving scout skills. Each Troop provides a skill as part of the competition. Coordinator works with the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters to determine what skill Troop 591 will provide.
• Coordinator informs the Troop about particulars (date, what is involved, fees). Coordinate schedules, transportation, permits, and permission slips.

Swim Month

• Once a year event, typically in July.
• This event is used to help scouts complete basic aquatic skills for rank advancement or complete swimming merit badge requirements that were not completed during Summer Camp.
• Coordinator contacts representatives at Grants pool. Coordinate with and contact who will teach the various water skills. Determine nominal fee per scout (scouts pay at the door). This is scheduled on Mondays in place of the normal scout meeting.

Christmas Party

• Usually occurs the first Monday in December.
• Coordinate location (i.e. church, someone’s home) and provide the necessary information to the Troop.

Cross Over Ceremony Team

• Can occur at various times during March, April, and May.
• The Troop uses these ceremonies as a recruitment activity plus giving back to scouting. The Troop has an existing ceremony that can be used as is, modified, or develop a new one. Scouting websites provide a lot of great ideas.
• Coordinator will recruit Troop 591 scouts to form the ceremony team. Ceremony team members can change periodically, if desired, to give several scouts in the Troop an opportunity to participate. Coordinate ceremony details with the Pack. Coordinate transportation and availability of costumes and props, as required.

Merit Badge Coordinator

• Annual Merit Badge Counselor registration with District
• Coordinate with Merit Badge Counselors to re-register with District. Existing Counselors need to sign copy from District. New Counselors need to submit Merit Badge Counselors Application and an Adult Application with code 42?
• Merit Badges without a Troop Counselor click here

Merit Badge College Coordinator

• Troop 591 usually participates in the following. These are separate events and can be split up between two volunteers.
  • Weatherford College {James Ray}
    • ~January 13/27
  • Baylor College {Kendy Saud}
    • ~November 4/11
• Provide information to the Troop, sign up scouts with corresponding merit badge selections, collect permission forms, collect money, coordinate transportation, and submit forms required by the Merit Badge College.

Adult Chaplains Aide

• Become familiar with the Religious Awards available to scouts. Provide information to scouts and help scouts get started.
• Provide assistance to the Troop Chaplain Aide regarding duties and obligations. Help the Chaplain Aide with religious materials that can be used during campouts, meals, ceremonies, and meetings.

Adult Troop Quartermaster

• This is preferably a long term commitment.
• The Adult Troop Quartermaster is familiar with the Troop’s inventory of camping equipment. Identifies equipment that needs replacing or repair. Makes sure propane bottles are filled. Maintains organization of camping equipment in storage shed. Coordinates “trailer pulling” duties with other adults.

Service Project Coordinator

• Anyone associated with the Troop can identify candidate service projects. The Service Project Coordinator interfaces with the Scoutmaster and Committee to insure validity. The Service Project Coordinator works with the individual that identified the project to provide information to the scouts.
• Coordinator identifies an adult that will be participating in the service project to maintain list of scout/adult participants. This list is provided to the Advancement Chairman for proper record updating.
• Coordinator provides the permission forms and submits necessary paperwork.

Court of Honors Coordinator

• Typically occur on a quarterly basis.
• Duties include finding other volunteers to help determine extent of refreshments that will be served and setup.

Positions filled by Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmasters

• Patrol Campouts
• OA Ordeal
• Philmont/High Adventure
• Eagle Counselors
• Eagle awards coordinator
• Recruiting Coordinator
• Junior Leader Training Coordinator
• Adult Advisor New Scout Patrol
• Outdoor Chairman (Camping Reservations)
• Webmaster