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Fig. 1: JASMB-1-8-4-Front

Size: 76 - 77mm
Border: Tan
Cloth: Tan
Lettering: Green
Emblem: Gold and Brown
Left twill, 47mm Gold Tenderfoot with brown eagle, 5 tail feathers

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Fig. 2: JASMB-1-8-4-Reverse

Clear waffle plastic

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Fig. 3: JASMB-1-8-4-mve1-front

Minor variation: Twill back

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Fig. 4: JASMB-1-8-4-mve1-reverse

Minor variation: Pellon reinforced molded plastic

Item Name: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster 1989 - 2002

Item ID: JASMB-1-8-4

Collector Rating: 1

Qualifications and Duties July 1981 – 1992

Upon his 16th birthday, a qualified Scout may be appointed junior assistant Scoutmaster by the Scoutmaster with approval of the troop committee. There may be more than one junior assistant Scoutmaster in a troop.
Such junior assistant Scoutmasters really function as assistant Scoutmasters, though they will not reach the minimum age for that position until age 18. It is a great complement to a troop to be able to grow and hold the fine young men who become Junior assistant Scoutmasters. The position offers them further opportunities for service and leadership.

Job description and Duties 1992 – 1997

The junior assistant Scoutmaster serves in the capacity of an assistant Scoutmaster except where legal age and maturity are required. He must be at least 16 years old and not yet 18. He is appointed by the Scoutmaster because of his leadership ability.
Reports to: the Scoutmaster.
Junior assistant Scoutmaster duties:

Functions as an assistant Scoutmaster
Performs duties as assigned by the Scoutmaster
Sets a good example
Enthusiastically wears these Scout uniform correctly
Lives by the Scout Of and Law
Shows Scout spirit

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Fig. 1: JASMB-1-8-4-Front

Fig. 2: JASMB-1-8-4-Reverse

Fig. 3: JASMB-1-8-4-mve1-front

Fig. 4: JASMB-1-8-4-mve1-reverse

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