The first months of a scout's life in Devon 50 decide what kind of scout he will be and whether he will learn and have fun in our troop. If he has a good time from the start, learning new skills and progressing quickly, he will want to stay and become a leader like you.

You and the designated Assistant Scoutmaster are responsible for organizing the new scout patrols and work with the Senior Patrol Leader to assign temporary leaders for them. Devon 50 has temporary new scout patrols up to Summer Camp, when the scouts are assigned to permanent patrols. Even after they are in permanent patrols, you will help them with training sessions to go over the requirements for tenderfoot, second and first class, with a target to get everyone to second class by November 1 in their starting year. These training sessions are usually held at Camp Jarvis while the Troop Greenbar meeting takes place.

If you have ideas for any props or any assistance that would make it easier for the scouts to learn, you should bring it up at the Greenbar meeting, so it can be discussed and decided, or recommended to the Scoutmaster staff and the Troop Committee (for buying things).

The newly elected Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders also have a lot to learn. Your skill and experience will be a good resource for them, so they can ask for advice or ideas without involving an adult. A big part of the job is to help with the Troop JLT.

You can also turn to the Troop staff and the adult leaders for help and advice any time. Everyone wants you to succeed. You have an important job, and Devon 50 will be a better troop when you do a good job.

As a Devon 50 Junior Leader, you are expected to do a short report at the Greenbar meeting on what you did as the Troop Guide during the past month. What did the Troop achieve, what did you achieve, and what problems are you aware of that should be discussed. This report will demonstrate that you have performed your leadership duties and that the time should count towards advancement.

As a leader, you are also an example and role model for younger scouts. What you do will make a much bigger impression on them than anything you say. Live by the Scout Oath and Law. Wear you uniform correctly. Participate with enthusiasm in Devon 50 activities.

Be someone you would look up to.