Leadership
Scouts Lead. Adults Support.
Troop 5 is a scout-run organization. That means the scouts are in charge — planning the program, leading the meetings, and making the decisions that shape the troop’s experience. Adult advisors provide guidance, safety, and mentorship, but the leadership belongs to the scouts.
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Youth Leadership
Every year in May, the scouts of Troop 5 elect their own leaders. This is not a formality — it is a real democratic process that puts scouts in charge of their troop. The elected leaders then take ownership of the program, the meetings, and the outdoor experiences for the year ahead.
Senior Patrol Leader
The top elected position in the troop. The SPL leads troop meetings and outings and is responsible for the overall program and direction of the troop.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Supports the SPL in leading the troop and steps in when needed. Also elected by the scouts each year.
Patrol Leaders
Each patrol elects its own leader. Patrol leaders run patrol meetings, organize campout logistics, and serve as the primary mentor for scouts in their patrol.
Troop Officers
Scouts apply in writing for specialized roles including Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Webmaster, Troop Guide, Troop Instructor, and Chaplain’s Aide. These positions are appointed by the SPL.
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The Troop Leaders’ Council
The Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders, and Troop Officers together form the Troop Leaders’ Council (TLC) — the governing body of the troop. The TLC is where the real planning happens.
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Weekly Check-In
A brief meeting after every troop meeting to evaluate the program and review upcoming trips.
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Monthly Planning
A longer monthly session for detailed program planning and leadership training.
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Annual Calendar Planning
Every June the newly elected TLC plans the full year ahead — campouts, themes, and major events.
Leadership Training
Every summer, TLC members attend a formal leadership training program. This investment in developing our scout leaders is one of the things that keeps the quality of the Troop 5 program consistently high year after year.
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Adult Advisors
Behind every great scout-led program is a team of dedicated adults. Troop 5’s adult advisors are not here to run the show — they are here to make sure the scouts can. They provide mentorship, ensure safety, and bring experience and perspective that helps scouts grow into the leaders they are becoming.
All adult advisors are registered with Scouting America and have passed background checks. Every advisor is trained in youth protection and receives ongoing training throughout the year. Many have completed both Red Cross and Scouting America first aid certifications.
Our adult advisors come from all walks of life. Some are parents of current scouts. Some are parents of former scouts who stayed because they love the program. And some are Troop 5 alumni themselves — scouts who grew up in this troop and came back to give the next generation the same experience they had.
Interested in becoming an adult advisor?
Whether you grew up in scouting or are new to it entirely, there is a place for you in Troop 5. Reach out to learn more about how you can get involved.