Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster

The Troop Bugler is responsible for learning and playing the bugle at Troop meetings and outings, and Council events such as Camporees and Camp Orr.

The Bugler is capable of setting a very strong tone to the beginning and end of each meeting and outing. This should be taken seriously and every effort should be made to practice and play your best every time.

The candidate must be actively involved in Boy Scout Troop 214.

The Bugler must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if he has attended in the past.

The Bugler is expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.

The Bugler is expected to give the job his best effort.

The Bugler will set the example by wearing his uniform correctly. This means that he will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required insignia in their correct locations. See the Scout Handbook for standards.

The Bugler will set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in his everyday life. He will show Scout Spirit in everything he says and does.

The Bugler will set the example by being an active Scout. He will be on-time for meetings and activities. He must contact the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if he is not going to be at a meeting or if he suddenly has to miss an outing. He also needs to make sure that someone will assume his responsibilities in his absence.

The Bugler learns to play and be proficient at Taps (Others such as Call to Order and Reveille are desired but not required).

If the Bugler does not satisfactorily perform his duties as indicated in the Performance Requirements and in the General and Specific Leadership Responsibilities, he will not receive credit for his time in office.