Boy Scout Troop 236

Treasurer

Job Description:

The Treasurer is appointed by the Committee Chairman to handle funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting campaign, and supervise fundraising.

Responsibilities:

Handle all funds. Pay bills on recommendation of the Scoutmaster and authorization of the Committee.
Maintain the Troop's checking and savings accounts.
Train and supervise the Scribe in record keeping.
Keep adequate records in the Troop Record Book.
Supervise money-earning projects, including obtaining proper authorizations.
Supervise the camp savings plan.
Lead in the preparation of the annual troop budget.
Lead the Friends of Scouting campaign.
Report to the Committee at each meeting.
Receive Troop income each week from the Scribe.

Qualifications:

Be a registered adult leader at least 21 years old.
Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
Abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law.
Possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth.
All volunteers are expected to complete Youth Protection training. It is available online on the Web site http://olc.scouting.org. As a volunteer, you are expected to complete the training within 90 days of assuming a leadership position.