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The GreenBar is Troop 935's Patrol Leaders Council. It is named such in honor of the late William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt, a man considered by many Scouters to be the 'Baden-Powell' of American Scouting. CLICK HERE for a biographical note and tribute to Green Bar Bill. The shoulder patch insignia of GreenBar leadership positions will have one to three green horizontal bars, indicating their GreenBar membership.
The GreenBar meets on a monthly basis, typically scheduled for 6:00 on the 2nd Tuesday of each Month. The SPL leads the meetings with the purpose of planning upcoming Troop meetings and functions. It is imperative that the leadership fulfill their roles otherwise the Troop and Patrols cannot function properly. All GreenBar members are identified on the current Patrol roster sheet. It is the SPL's responsibility to confirm the meeting dates and times with his GreenBar; likewise, it is his GreenBar's responsibility to support the SPL and contribute to the success of our activities. Two unexcused absences from GreenBar Meetings or failure to take on an active role will be justification for the Scout being relieved of his leadership position.
Troop 935 Service Patrol Rotation
The Service Patrol is a rotating assignment that requires one patrol each week take on relatively minor but important meeting responsbilities. It is each Patrol Leaders' responsibility to make sure his patrol is performing its responsibilties on the assigned Tuesday:1. Patrol members need to arrive a few minutes before the start of meetings (about 6:50pm) to set up the Troop and Patrol flags and make sure Fellowship Hall is ready for the evening’s events.
2. Perform the meeting opening.
3. Teach the knot of the week and assist each Troop member in learning it.
4. After the meeting closing they will return the flags into the storage room and clean up Fellowship Hall to leave it in better condition than it was found. Any furniture or other items moved during the meeting are to be returned to where they were found.
5. A final purpose of the Service Patrol is that they are to bring in their Scout Handbook to the Advancement Chair to record their recent advancement achievements. This will ensure regular updates are performed to the advancement program.
| 1st Tuesday: | Lightning Patrol |
| 2nd Tuesday: | Road Runner Patrol |
| 3rd Tuesday: | Scorpion Patrol |
| 4th Tuesday: | Pedro Patrol |
Ten Tips for Being a Better Patrol Leader
What does it take to be a better leader? Here are 10 keys to effective leadership important both to the quality of the Scouting experience for a Patrol and Troop:
1. Be a good communicator. You do not have to have a commanding voice to be a good leader, but you must be willing to step out front with an
effective "Let's go!" A good leader knows how to get and give information so that everyone understands.
2. Keep your word. Don't make promises you can't keep.
3. Be fair to all. A good leader shows no favorites. Don't allow friendships to stand in the way of being fair to all members of your patrol.
4. Be flexible. Everything won't always go as planned. Be prepared to shift to "Plan B" when "Plan A" doesn't work.
5. Be organized. At patrol meetings, record who is responsible for each task, and have the duty roster filled out prior to going on a campout.
6. Delegate. Some leaders assume the job will not get done unless they do it themselves. Most people like to be challenged with a task. Let them try doing things they haven't tried before.
7. Set the example. Whatever you do, your patrol members are likely to do the same. A cheerful attitude can help keep everyone in good spirits.
8. Be consistent. Nothing is more Jump to Next Box confusing than a leader who is one way one m ment and the opposite a short time later. If your patrol knows what to expect from you, they will more likely respond positively to your leadership.
9. Give praise. Often, "Nice job!" is all the praise necessary to make a Scout feel he is making a worthwhile contribution.
10. Ask for help. When confronted with a situation you don't know how to handle, ask someone with more e perience for some advice and direction.
The Difference Between a Boss and a Leader
| Commands | Asks |
| Demands | Coaches |
| Depends upon authority | Depends upon goodwill |
| Inspires fear | Generates enthusiasm |
| Says "I" | Says "We" |
| Places blame for breakdowns | Fixes the breakdowns |
| Knows how it is done | Shows how it is done |
| Uses people | Develops people |
| Takes credit | Gives credit |
| Says "Go" | Says "Let's go" |
| Belittles | Encourages |
| Points a finger at others | Points a finger at himself |
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