Devon 50 spends a lot of money on equipment. We buy good equipment, which will last a long time if it is well kept and not misused. But sometimes, our scouts are careless, and we end up with damaged and dirty equipment in our Quartermaster's Cabin (QM).

No one wants to go on a trip and find out that we have equipment that is broken, or missing parts, or things that were not cleaned up from the last trip. Your job as the Troop Quartermaster is to help us avoid those things.

You are responsible for keeping a record of what equipment we have, for the Troop and for the patrols. When anyone needs to use any equipment, they come to you, and you issue it. You log who is taking what equipment, and you check it back in again. You make sure it works, that it's clean, and that it isn't broken or missing pieces. If you find equipment that needs cleaning or fixing, you should arrange for that.

Those who made it dirty should clean it, and if they can, those who broke it should repair it. If there is something wrong that you and the scouts can't fix, discuss it with the adult leader who is responsible for equipment, so it can be repaired or replaced. If you have ideas for new equipment that you think the Troop needs, you should bring it up at the Greenbar meeting, so it can be discussed and recommended to the Scoutmaster staff and the Troop Committee.

You will find that you can't keep track of our equipment, and keep it in good working order, unless the QM is clean and organized. You need to organize scouts to clean and tidy it from time to time, and throw out things we no longer use and also don't want to keep as part of the Troop history.

You can 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 Quartermaster 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.