Hello Christina,
I view a Squad Leader as someone who should be a beacon of inspiration to other members within both the Squad and Garrison. A Squad Leader is someone whose presence on an event sign-up list hopefully creates an encouraging feeling that motivates others to participate. I believe a Squad Leader should be moderately to highly active to demonstrate their drive, and should always keep an eye and ear out for children’s hospitals, charities, and event organizers that could benefit from the Legion’s presence.
Over the past two years, I have supported fellow squad members by reaching out to check in on them during tough times. I have also worked to build the confidence of new members at their first troops, encouraging them to walk or interact alongside me to make their first public experience feel more natural.
Regarding delegation, while I feel the opportunities can be limited, I have helped manage large-scale troops by suggesting pairings or groups to optimize public interaction. When I have had to back out of a troop, I have delegated the Point of Contact (PoC) role to members with strong communication skills. Additionally, I reach out to members who live near certain events or who enjoy specific types of troops to ensure they don’t miss an opportunity.
For most events I participate in, I take on the PoC role. I ensure that all logistical information is secured as far in advance as possible and share those details via group chats to keep everyone informed. I also do my best to keep the squad Facebook page updated to ensure our region’s activities are visible and to encourage attendance.
While I haven’t been a perfect Squad Leader and have made mistakes over the past few years, I have learned from them and improved. I constantly strive to better myself as a Legion member so I can be the best Squad Leader for Crimson Sky Squad.
I hope this answers your questions. If you would like more information or have further questions, please feel free to ask.
Best regards,
Trevor
