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Scouting in the Ward

“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

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

Priesthood Organization Bishop 2 nd Counselor Scouts/Deacons 1 st Counselor Varsity/Teachers Quorum Presidency Team Leader Teachers Quorum Bishop + Priest Assistants Crew President Deacons Quorum Presidency Patrol Leader Priests Quorum Deacons Quorum • 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

Young Men Organization Bishop 1 st Counselor Varsity/Teachers YM President Crew Advisor YM 1 st Counselor Varsity Coach Teachers Quorum Presidency Team Leader Teachers Quorum 2 nd Counselor Scouts/Deacons YM 2 nd Counselor Scoutmaster Bishop + Priest Assistants Crew President Priests Quorum Deacons Quorum Presidency Patrol Leader Deacons Quorum • Advisors are advisors -- quorum presidents hold priesthood keys • Adult YM Presidency leadership generally serve as Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, and Venturing Advisor respectively

Boy Leadership & Priesthood Keys Quorum Presidency Patrol/Team/Crew Quorum Presidency Unit* Leadership Meeting Bishopric Member YM Presidency Member Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor • Regular quorum presidency (boy unit* leadership) meetings are critical in following the BSA leadership methods • This meeting provides the opportunity to teach the quorum presidency (boy unit* leadership) how to preside, conduct and use priesthood keys • The quorum presidency (boy. Venturing leadership), bishopric, unit* * Unit = Scout, Varsity, or

Boy Leadership & Priesthood Keys Bishopric Member Quorum Presidency Quorum Meeting Quorum Unit* Leadership. Mtg YM Presidency Member Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor • The quorum presidency (boy unit* leadership) run the meetings on Sunday and all activities • Adult leaders provide shadow leadership • The quorum presidency, bishopric, and quorum advisors attend quorum (unit*) meetings * Unit = Scout, Varsity, or Venturing

Scout Committees Bishop 1 st Counselor Varsity/Teachers YM President Crew Advisor YM 1 st Counselor Varsity Coach 2 nd Counselor Scouts/Deacons YM 2 nd Counselor Scoutmaster 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 * Unit = Scout, Varsity, supporting the adult advisors or Venturing

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

“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

Boy Leadership/Priesthood Keys Quorum Presidency Bishopric Member Quorum Presidency Meeting Quorum Meeting Mutual Night Patrol Meeting Patrol/Team/Crew Quorum Patrol/Team/Crew YM Presidency Member Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor • Regular Quorum Presidency meetings (Patrol meeting in part) are the vital step in following the patrol method and in promoting proper use of priesthood keys. • The quorum presidency, bishopric, and quorum advisors attend quorum presidency meeting

Scout Committee Bishop 1 st Counselor Varsity/Teachers YM President Crew Advisor YM 1 st Counselor Varsity Coach 2 nd Counselor Scouts/Deacons YM 2 nd Counselor Scoutmaster Scout Committee Scout committee is resource and support for adult leadership

Quorum Presidency Meeting Bishop 1 st Counselor Varsity/Teachers Quorum Presidency Team Leader YM President Crew Advisor 2 nd Counselor Scouts/Deacons YM 2 nd Counselor Scoutmaster YM 1 st Counselor Varsity Coach Bishop + Priest Assistants Crew President Deacons Quorum Presidency Patrol Leader • Regular Quorum Presidency meetings (Patrol meeting in part) are the vital step in following the patrol method and in promoting proper use of priesthood keys. • The quorum presidency, bishopric, and quorum advisors attend quorum presidency meeting

Boy Scouts n Key Methods Ideals n Adult association n Patrols n Advancement n Uniform n Outdoors n Personal growth n Leadership development n

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

Venturing n Key Methods n n n Venturing Crew Ranger Award Key differences with Boy Scout program n n 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

Key Meetings LDS BSA Aaronic Priesthood Committee meeting Patrol leaders council Quorum Presidency meeting Patrol meeting Quorum meeting Patrol meeting Mutual night Troop meeting YM Presidency meeting PPI Scoutmaster’s Conference Troop Committee meeting

Committee Chair Treasurer n n n n n Mentor boy equivalent Handle all troop funds. Maintain checking & savings accounts Train & supervise scribe in record keeping Keep adequate records Supervise fund-raising Supervise camp savings plan Lead in preparation of annual troop budget Lead Friends of Scouting Outdoor/Activities n n n n Mentor boy equivalent Secure permissions to use camping sites Transportation coordinator Ensure monthly outdoor program Promote National Camping Award Promote goal of an outing per month Secure tour permits Advancement n n n n Mentor boy equivalent Encourage Scouts to advance Work with troop scribe to maintain advancement records Arrange quarterly boards of review and courts of honor Develop and maintain MB counselor list Record awards at council service center Secure badges & certificates Work with librarian to build troop library of MB pamphlets Training n n n Mentor boy equivalent Ensure troop leaders & committee members are trained Maintain inventory of training materials Work with district training team to schedule Fast Start for all new leaders BSA Youth Protection training in troop Encourage Jr leader training Equipment n n n Mentor boy equivalent Supervise and help procure camping equipment Work with quartermaster on inventory & proper storage Make periodic safety checks on all gear Encourage safe use of all outdoor gear

Troop Committee Chairman Secretary n n n n n 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 n n n 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

Organization of Non-LDS BSA Troop Chartered Organization (LDS Ward) BSA Chartered Organizational Representative (COR) Troop Committee Chair Secretary Treasurer Outdoor/Activities Coordinator Advancement Coordinator Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Training Coordinator Equipment Coordinator Chaplain Assistant Scoutmaster

Changes in Committee Responsibilities Responsibility Traditional LDS Recruit quality adult leadership Troop Committee Chair Bishopric Interpret policy to the troop Troop Committee Chair Bishopric Handle troop funds Treasurer Bishopric Maintain checking and savings accounts Treasurer Bishopric/Clerk Lead in preparation of annual troop budget Treasurer Bishopric Provide spiritual tone for troop meetings Chaplain Bishopric/Advisors Promote regular religious participation Chaplain Bishopric/Advisors Give spiritual counseling service Chaplain Bishopric/Advisors Ensure troop leaders and committee members are trained Training Coordinator Bishopric Recruiting of new boys Scoutmaster The change in responsibility of recruiting/reporting and finances dramatically changes the dynamics of the troop in an LDS unit

Non-functioning youth leadership positions n n n 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

PRIESTHOOD LINES n n 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

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

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

COR DUTIES n n n 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

COR Tasks n n n n n 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