In order for a Boy Scout Troop to run smoothly and effectively, the coordinated effort of many different parties is required. The development of youth leadership is one of the most fundamental functions of the Boy Scouts of America, and Troop 400 seeks to foster leadership qualities amongst its members by encouraging our scouts to take an active role in the planning and coordination of troop activities.
Patrol Leaders are elected to office by the members of their individual patrols, while the Senior Patrol Leader is chosen from the senior scouts in the troop to act as the single highest youth authority. His tasks are challenging, and include planning the annual activities calendar and setting a behavioral example for the rest of the troop.
The Senior Patrol Leader is guided in these responsibilities by the Scoutmaster — an adult volunteer who oversees all troop functions and works with each boy to help them get the most out of Scouting. The Scoutmaster is responsible for forging the guiding vision of the troop’s program, and passes on the insight of his extensive scouting experience for the betterment of the troop as a whole.
The Scoutmaster is supported by his assistants, as well as the Troop Committee Chairperson, who plies the various talents and resources of other adult volunteers to manage logistics like records keeping and fundraising.
Troop 400 owes its successes to the tireless work of a number of individuals who volunteer their time to ensure that a fulfilling experience is provided to all.
| Senior Patrol Leader | Scoutmaster | Committee Chairperson |
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| Jake B. | Phil Slominski | Dan O’Brien |
