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6. Greenbar Meetings

• Get started

• Plan the year

• Patrol Meetings

• Patrol Points

• Communicate

• Participation

• Greenbar

• Teamwork

• Celebrate

• Advancement

• Merit Badges

• Skills

• Track Progress

• Things you need

     The Patrol Leaders, the troop staff and the adult leaders meet at least once a month in the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC). In Devon 50, we meet at Camp Jarvis, in the Greenbar Room, at 7pm on the last Wednesday of the month. We call it the Greenbar Meeting, because of the green bars on the leadership patch.  

   Both the Patrol Leader and the Assistant Patrol Leader attend the Greenbar meeting. That way, you are more sure you will get everything, and you can help each other remember what went on. And if one of you can't make it, nothing will be lost, since the other steps in and does the job.
    The Greenbar meetings are very busy, and there is a lot of information coming your way, so pay attention. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if you were there, and didn't get the message about something important? Always bring notepaper and a pen or pencil to the Greenbar meeting. A notebook that is only for your scouting things, is a great way to do it.

 The Greenbar meeting is where the troop is being run. The Patrol Leaders report on the past month's activities and achievements, and on any problems, so prepare a report before you go. Be prepared to stand up and give your report and always turn in an agenda of each of your meetings and bring your patrol point sheets with you. Be prepared to talk about how the patrol is doing on accomplishing the goals that the troop and the patrol established at the beginning of the year. It doesn't have to be a big deal, but this is your chance to brag about all you have done, and to discuss problems. Maybe others have had the same problem, and have figured out a good way to deal with it. 
        When decisions are made, and information is given out, take notes and collect any information papers, so you can bring them back to your Patrols and discuss them in your next patrol meeting. In the Devon 50 Greenbar meetings, we also plan the next troop meeting, we discuss leadership and any thing else that's on your mind.
       All the Devon 50 events for the year are published in the Program Guide, with a summary of events, a calendar and a fact sheet for each event. Each event is also discussed at the Greenbar meeting, with additional information when needed.. You need to read the fact sheets carefully, and make sure your patrol members understand the information. The fact sheet is also a checklist for you, to help you remember all the steps to take to get your patrol ready and present for all the Devon 50 activities.