Who’s Who in Troop 16

Posted by Al on March 10, 2009

Leadership Team as of 3.1.12

Staff Patrol - Qualified Leaders of Star or higher rank appointed by the Scoutmaster and the SPL at the beginning of each term. These scouts hold the most senior leadership roles within the troop: SPL, ASPLs, Troop Guides, Troop Instructors, and Leave No Trace Coordinator. They are responsible for stepping in and handling most anything the Troop needs, and for delivering the scouting program on a weekly basis. Help them support the SPL, hold them accountable

Chaplain’s Aide - Ethan M.

Historian - Matthew P.

Leave No Trace Coordinator - Dakota F.

Librarian - Jared M.

Quartermaster - Ryan S.

Scribe - Ethan S.

Troop Guides - Terry T., Matt S.

Troop Instructors - Blake F., Alex P., Connor C., Tyler C., Mason M.

Veteran Gear Coordinator - Connor C.

Web Historian - Aedyn C.

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Scoutmaster - Mr. Ryan Mead
Adult Leader in charge of the boys and the program. Responsible for the growth and learning of all Scouts. Leader of the Dirty Socks Patrol. The Senior Patrol Leader reports to him. Find ways to help him.

Vice Scoutmaster - Mr. Mark Williams
Second in command to the Scoutmaster. Assumes leadership of the boys and the program when the Scoutmaster is not available. Find ways to help him.

Asst. Scoutmaster - First Year Scouts - Mr. Mark Silvius
Helps first year Scouts to enter the Troop and succeed in their first year to achieve First Class rank. Ask him about anything having to do with new Scouts.

Asst. Scoutmaster - New Member Coordinator - Mr. Chris Veto
Works with Webelos and other boys interested in joining the Troop. Answers questions from folks wanting to know more about Boy Scouting. Talk to her if you are looking to join.

Asst. Scoutmaster - Summer Camp 2012 Coordinator - Mr. David See
Coordinates all details regarding Summer Camp. Communicates with the Camp, makes sure payments are made, and estimates number of Scouts who will attend. Communicates with parents and Scouts, letting them know how to prepare for camp. Ask him about Summer Camp.

Asst. Scoutmaster - High Adventure - Mr. Mark Abell
Coordinates and promotes high adventure programs within the overall program. Works to get T16 into at least one high adventure base each year. Researches and sets up high adventure programs throughout the year on a quarterly basis. Bring him High adventure ideas and ask him about HA trips.

Asst. Scoutmaster - Life to Eagle - Mr. Jeff Follansbee and Mr. Jim Brainard
Works with Life Scouts to navigate the trail to Eagle. Knows who to call at the District. Helps identify and authorize Eagle Projects before they are brought to the SM and Committee. Recommends candidates to the SM. Speak to one of them as soon as you become Life.

Asst. Scoutmaster - Camping Coordinator - Mr. David See
Coordinates all campouts throughout the year. Assists and guides the Camping Champions that take ownership of each campout. Makes sure the location is scouted, the fees are paid, safety is considered, and transportation has been secured. Ask him if you can champion a campout.

Asst. Scoutmaster - Really Cool Campouts & Outdoor Craft - Mr. Mark Abell
Coordinates the November Adventure Race, May Survivorman, and advises on backpacking, canoeing, and other high adventure campouts. Also responsible for training Scouts and Adults on outdoor craft and skills. Ask him to teach you knots, maps, and other Scout lore.

Asst. Scoutmaster - Chaplain - Mr. Mark Ahrens
Looks after the spiritual growth of the boys and adults of the Troop. Works closely with Chaplain’s Aide. Listen to him.

Asst. Scoutmaster - Equipment Coordinator - Mr. Martin Siebring soon to be Mr. Michael Pearson
Manages the Troop’s equipment and trailers. Recommends purchase of new Troop equipment. Coordinates repairs of Troop equipment. Offer to help him.

Asst. Scoutmaster - Webmaster - Mr. Al Pacheco
Maintains the Troop’s Website. Manages all links except the main page, which is managed by the Scoutmaster. Contact him with photos and other things to be posted (not announcements).

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Charter Organization Representative - Mr. Brian Hardy
Representative of the Church to the Troop. Acts as liaison and communicates Church’s position to the Troop. Helps communicate with Church leadership. The Troop Committee Chairman works for him. Help him work with the Church.

Troop Committee Chair - Mrs. Christine Veto
Leader of Troop Committee and in charge of working with adults, parents, and others who support the Troop. The Scoutmaster’s boss. Find ways to help her. Bring her issues regarding adults.

Merit Badge Coordinator - Mrs. LeAnn See
Coordinates Merit Badges for the Troop. Arranges and manages MB Counselors, promotes including merit badge subjects into the program, and works with Scouts on MB Colleges and Summer Camp. Ask her about merit badges and offer to be a counselor.

Treasurer - Mrs. Lori Weaver
Manages the Troop’s books, takes money, delivers the financial report to the Committee. Give her your money for campouts and whatever else. Turn your receipts in to her for reimbursement.

Transportation Coordinator - Mr. Guy Fittje
Ensures that tour permits are filed and approved. Makes sure that drivers are properly registered and insurance information is up to date. Give all transportation forms to him.

Training Coordinator - Mrs. Mueller
Maintains records of adult leader training. Sets up and promotes training opportunities. Identifies if training is needed or expires. Give your training cards to her.

Medical Form Coordinator - Mrs. Sherry Palmer
Maintains confidential medical records for all members of the Troop. Identifies when medical forms have expired and contacts Scouts and Adults to obtain. Identifies who doesn’t have adequate forms and informs the Scoutmaster to keep those persons from attending camping events until they do. Issues the Med Forms to leader in charge of each campout. Give her your med forms

Popcorn “Kernel” - Mrs. Noelle Baldwin
Manages the annual Boy Scout Popcorn sale. Encourages boys to sell, handles money, coordinates pick-up and delivery of popcorn. Sell for her.

Class B Apparel Coordinator - Karla Abell
Handles the selection of shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, etc. with the Troop’s logo and Scout’s name embroidered. Takes orders, handles the money, manages the order. Buy stuff from her.

Advancement Chairman - Mrs. Brenda Follansbee
Manages all rank advancement. Conducts and coordinates Boards of Review. Works with the Scoutmaster to identify coaching gaps. Tell your Scout to talk to her before asking for a Scoutmaster Conference.

Troopmaster Coordinator - Mr. Jeff Mueller
Manages Troopmaster reporting and input. Works with other units on scout transfer applications.

Scout Accounts - King Soopers - Scrip - Mrs. Carol Siebring
Manages Scout Accounts, reloadable King Soopers gift cards and the Scrip gift card rebate programs. Offer to take over this postion, as she is ready to retire.