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Scouting in the Ward

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Scouting in the Ward

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  1. Scouting in the Ward

  2. “It is in the priesthood quorum that the doctrines of the kingdom are learned. And it is in the activity program of the Aaronic Priesthood quorum that they are applied in a way that prepares a young man to fulfill a full-time mission, receive the ordinances of the temple, and live a life of service to his family, the kingdom, and his community. In the United States and Canada, Scouting is the primary activity and application arm of the Aaronic Priesthood. “ President Charles W. Dahlquist II YM General Open House, April 2006

  3. Each program is age specific to help the boys progress Purpose of the Aaronic Priesthood Priests 16-18 years old Crew 6 Experience Areas Ranger Award Consultants Teachers 14-15 years old Team 5 fields of emphasis Denali Award Program managers Deacons 12-13 years old Patrol Trail to Eagle MB counselors

  4. Priesthood Organization • Bishop is the president of the Aaronic Priesthood • Quorum presidents hold priesthood keys and usually serve as boy unit* leaders * Unit = Scout, Varsity, or Venturing

  5. Young Men Organization • Advisors are advisors -- quorum presidents hold priesthood keys • Adult YM Presidency leadership generally serve as Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, and Venturing Advisor respectively

  6. Boy Leadership & Priesthood Keys * Unit = Scout, Varsity, or Venturing

  7. Boy Leadership & Priesthood Keys * Unit = Scout, Varsity, or Venturing

  8. Scout Committees • Unit* committee meetings are critical to providing the logistical support to the advisors so that they can minister individually to each member of the quorum and unit* • One of the most important roles is a strong committee chair(s) who ensures that the committee is properly supporting the adult advisors * Unit = Scout, Varsity, or Venturing

  9. Duty to God “Duty to God was not intended to take the place of Scouting but is intended to help young men of the Aaronic Priesthood become better prepared to go to the temple, serve missions, and accomplish the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood.” President Charles W. Dahlquist II YM General Open House, October 2004 “And so it is. Both the Duty to God Award and Scouting, in all of its age groups, are there to support and build and strengthen the young men of the Aaronic Priesthood.” President Charles W. Dahlquist II YM General Open House, October 2005

  10. “I promise you that if the Scouting program in all age groups is alive and functioning, including the Varsity program for the teacher-age boys and the Venturing program for the priests, it will make a difference in the quality of the experience your young men receive and their preparation for a mission.” President Charles W. Dahlquist II YM General Open House, October 2005

  11. Boy Leadership/Priesthood Keys

  12. Scout Committee

  13. Quorum Presidency Meeting

  14. Boy Scouts • Key Methods • Ideals • Adult association • Patrols • Advancement • Uniform • Outdoors • Personal growth • Leadership development

  15. Varsity • Key Methods • Varsity Team • Denali Award • Key differences with Boy Scout program?? How is it age-specific • 14-15 • 5 fields of emphasis (Outdoor/High Adventure, Leadership, Social, Service, Personal Development) • Very age specific • Developed specifically for the LDS church

  16. Venturing • Key Methods • Venturing Crew • Ranger Award • Key differences with Boy Scout program • Use of consultants • Increased responsibility of crew captain (patrol leader); reduced responsibility of crew advisor (scout master) • Focus on depth of skill and learning on a particular topic rather than breadth of exposure to many (a la merit badges) • Developed specifically for LDS church

  17. Key Meetings

  18. Troop Committee Chairman Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed Maintain close relationship with COR & Scoutmaster Interpret national and local policies to the troop Prepare troop meeting agendas Call, preside over, and promote monthly troop meetings Ensure troop representation at month roundtables Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership Arrange for charter review and recharter annually Secretary Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices Handle publicity Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities Conduct the troop resource survey Plan for family night programs and family activities At each meeting report the minutes of the previous meeting

  19. Organization of Non-LDS BSA Troop

  20. Changes in Committee Responsibilities The change in responsibility of recruiting/reporting and finances dramatically changes the dynamics of the troop in an LDS unit

  21. Non-functioning youth leadership positions • Junior Assistant Scoutmaster • Senior Patrol Leader • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader • Troop Guide • The lack of youth leadership in these key positions typically shifts responsibilities back to adult leaders from the boys

  22. PRIESTHOOD LINES • Bishop is president of Aaronic priesthood • Bishops counselors serve as representatives in deacons and teacher quorums • Young-men leaders serve as advisors • Quorum presidencies are the direct line of authority

  23. Patrol method • The boys run the program • The president of the quorum holds the keys • The presidency/ patrol leaders hold regular presidency meetings • The boys are surrounded by supporting leaders

  24. Quorum advisors/scout leaders • Advisors are advisors • Advisors lead by example • Advisors are resources for the boys • Advisors can receive resources from the Committee, COR,Unit Commissioners and the District

  25. COR DUTIES • General health and welfare of scouting in the ward • In charge of key scout meeting and coordination • In charge of rechartering at ward level • Assists in getting round table info to the local units • Oversees committee involvement and staffing • Organizes and oversees FOS • Insures all leaders in the ward are trained • Reports to bishopric on all scouting activities • Is an active member of one of the district committees • Could be part of ward council as needed • COR can be a member of the bishopric or other as assigned by the bishop

  26. COR Tasks • Help recruit the right leaders • Encourage unit leaders and committee members to take training • Promote well-planned unit programs • Serve as liaison between units and charter organization • Organize enough units • Promote the recruiting of new members • Graduation of members from one program phase to next • Assist with unit charter renewal • Suggest good turns for your organization • Encourage unit committee meetings • Keep organization leaders informed • Encourage active outdoor unit and sports programs • Emphasize advancement and youth recognition • Bring district help and promote its use • Use approved unit finance policies • Encourage recognition of leaders • Cultivate resources to support your organization’s units • Represent your organization on the council and district levels

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