Junior Leader Positions · Senior patrol leader - top junior leader in the troop. He leads the patrol leaders' council and, in consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other junior leaders and assigns specific responsibilities as needed. Runs Troop meeting. · Assistant senior patrol leader - fills in for senior patrol leader in his absence. He is also responsible for training and giving direction to the quartermaster, scribe, troop historian, librarian, and instructors. · Troop Historian - collects and maintains items for troop scrapbook, photo album, and information on former troop members. · Librarian - keeps troop books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor list available for use by troop members. · Instructor - teaches one or more advancement skills to troop members. · Chaplain Aide - assists in troop religious services and promotes religious emblems program. · Junior assistant Scoutmaster - a Scout 16 or older who supervises and supports other boy leaders as assigned. · Patrol leader - gives leadership to members of his patrol and represents them on the patrol leaders' council. · Assistant patrol leader - fills in for the patrol leader in his absence. . · Troop guide - advisor and guide to the new Scout patrol. · Den chief - works with a Cub Scout den as a guide. · Quartermaster - responsible for troop supplies and equipment. · Scribe - the troop secretary, keeps track of attendance and dues, reports to treasurer.