As mentioned earlier, Troop 80 is a boy led Troop. Every six months elections are held and a new group of boy leaders takes over. All positions except Assistant Patrol Leader and Bugler must be First Class rank or above. An exception to the First Class rule is the Patrol Leader of the first year Scouts. This position is rotated among the first year Scouts each month, so that each Scout has a chance to act as Patrol Leader. In addition, the Scoutmaster has the option of making exceptions to the First Class rule at his/her discretion.

Scout Positions & Responsibilities

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL): The top Scout leader in the Troop. He presides at all Troop meetings and manages the activities of the Troop's other Scout leaders. He is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all the Troop activities.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL): Assists the SPL in coordinating the activities of the Troop. Assumes role as SPL when the SPL is not available. The ASPL directly supervises the Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Chaplain's Aide and Bugler.

Quartermaster: Responsible for the Troop's supplies and equipment. Oversees the accountability and maintenance of Troop equipment. The Quartermaster keeps the equipment closet tidy, issues ground cloths to incoming Scouts, maintains records of Troop and patrol equipment, periodically inspects Troop and patrol equipment, issues and reassigns equipment as needed, and coordinates the semi annual trailer and camping equipment clean up.

Scribe: The Scribe is the Troop's secretary. He is responsible for correspondence. The Scribe maintains attendance records for Troop functions (meetings, campouts, special events, etc.). In addition he collects and records the payment of monthly dues and takes minutes at the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC).

Historian: Responsible for documenting the Troop's activities and collecting memorabilia concerning the Troop's activities. He maintains the Troop's photo album, archives, and memorabilia collection. The Historian also writes stories about Troop activities for the Troop newsletter.

Librarian: Responsible for maintaining the Troop's publications, primarily the merit badge books. The Troop librarian keeps records of merit badge books owned by the Troop, ensures that the library is readily available to all Scouts; maintains records on books loaned; and keeps the library up to date.

Chaplain's Aide: Plans, organizes, and leads all prayer services at Troop meetings, campouts, and special events. He also keeps Scouts informed of religious activities in the Golden Arrow District and Sam Houston Area Council.

Cheermaster: Responsible for morale of the Troop. Leads songs, organizes skits, campfires.

Patrol Leader: Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all the patrol activities. He works with the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) to accomplish the goals of the Troop. The Patrol Leader is specifically responsible for passing information to all Patrol members and for insuring the Senior Patrol Leader is kept informed of all Patrol activities and requirements.

Assistant Patrol Leader: Assists the Patrol Leader in carrying out his duties. He serves as Patrol Leader in the absence of the Patrol Leader.

Den Chief: a Den Chief is a Scout who volunteers to help a Cub Scout Den Leader with his Den. This is a leadership position in which the Scout performs his leadership duties away from the Troop. Scout must have achieved the rank of First Class to eligible to be a Den Chief.

Troop Guide: The Troop guide work with the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster(s) for the New Scout patrols(s) to help the new Scouts learn the necessary skills to reach the rank of First Class Scout. There may be more than one Troop Guide.

Bugler: The bugler sounds Reveille, Taps, To the Colors and other calls at campouts and other appropriate Scout events.

Junior Assistant Scoutmaster: Assists the Scoutmaster in a manner similar to adult Assistant Scoutmasters. These Scouts must be 16 years of age or older.

Order of the Arrow Representative: The OA Representative acts as liaison for the Troop OA members to the OA lodge

Instructor: This is an older Scout that has a specific skill or skills in a particular area. Examples include backpacking, cooking, orienteering, or ceremonies. The Troop may have more than one Instructor.

Each boy leader has an adult advisor to assist him in the performance of his duties. The Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader are advised by the Scoutmaster. An Assistant Scoutmaster is assigned as a Patrol Advisor to each patrol. The primary duty of the Patrol Advisor is to advise the Patrol Leader.