How to run a PLC meeting

Before the meeting

1. Wednesday of week before - work with the SPL to make sure the agenda is set for the meeting.  Make sure the agenda for PLC meeting is sent out.
2. Make sure the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) includes a reminder in the announcements in the Friday meeting before the PLC.
3. Ask the SPL to do a quick poll at the Troop Meeting to make sure every patrol will have a representative at the meeting

 

At the meeting

1. Talk to the SPL before the meeting and make sure he is prepared with the agenda and ready to run the meeting.
2. Make sure that all of the pertinent information is available for the planning of the meetings
   • What is the theme of the month?
   • What Merit Badge(s) will be covered?
   • What advancement requirements are needed?
   • Are there activities for all groups of Scouts (new Scouts, experienced Scouts below First Class, Scouts above First Class not in Merit Badges)?
   • Are there any Quartermaster jobs that need to be accomplished?
3. Make sure the appropriate forms are filled out.  1 page form for each meeting.  3 pages for each campout (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).  Please make sure that forms are legible and that all information is completed.  The SPL (or his designate) needs to be able to run a meeting from these forms.  It is critical that we note who is responsible for each task.  I also find it helpful to put the Service and Program Patrol on the top of each form.
4. After the forms are filled out keep the originals and have copies made for each of the participants.
5. The forms will be uploaded to the web site by the Online Scribe, so he needs a legible copy.

 

Reference & Documents

Sample Agenda for Meeting

1. Stop/Start/Continue - 15 minutes 
2. Review May Meeting Plans - 5 minutes
3. Plan - May 30 meeting, May 16-18 Campout - 40 minutes

Troop Meeting Planning Guide

Campout Planning Guide

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