2014 Boy Scout Calendar

2014 Varsity Scouts 12-Month Calendar

Varsity Scouts Calendar 2014

January

Jan 1 – No Scouts – Holiday

Jan 8 – Joint Activity (Teacher’s Quorum in Charge)

Jan 15 – Bowling

Jan 21 – Stake High Adventure Showcase (Tuesday, At A Frame Chapel)

Jan 29- No Scouts (Campout Friday)

Jan 31, 1 – Campout Gunther Cabin (Snowshoe / Service)

February

Feb 5 – Snow Cave Training (Brother Henderson)

Feb 9 – Stake Youth Fireside (7PM)

Feb 12 – Joint Activity

Feb 19 – Ski Night (Sundance)

Feb 26 – No Scouts (Campout Friday)

Feb 28, 1 – Campout Snow Cave (Mutual Dell)

March

Mar 5 – Aviation

Mar 12 – Joint Activity

Mar 19 – Cave Training (Brother Fairbanks)

Mar 26 – No Scouts (Campout Friday)

Mar 28, 29 – Campout (Goshute Cave)

April

Apr 2 – Geode Hunting Intro

Apr 9 – Joint Activity

Apr 16 – Backpacking Prep

Apr 23 – No Scouts (Campout Friday)

Apr 25, 26 – Geode Campout / Hike

May

May 7 – Water Certification

May 14 – Joint Activity

May 21 – No Scouts (Day Hike Saturday)

May 24 – Mount Mahogany Hike

May 28 – Evening Hike

June

Jun 2-7 Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Backpacking High Adventure!!!!

Jun 11 – Joint Activity

Jun 18 – Service – Mountain Clean Up

Jun 25 – BBQ Cooking Class

July

Jul 2 – Swimming Party with Mia Maids (Smith’s Pool)

Jul 9 – Joint Activity

Jul 16 – Dutch Oven Cooking Class

Jul 23 – Varsity Scout Cook-Off of Death

Jul 30 – No Scouts (Stake Camp Helaman Campout Friday)

August

Aug 1, 2 – Campout (Stake Camp Helaman)

Aug 6 – Downhill Draper Canyon Bike

Aug 13 – Joint Activity

Aug 20 – Water Gun Run 5K Prep

Aug 27 – Water Gun Run 5K Prep

Aug 30 – Water Gun Run 5K Race!

September

Sep 3 – Rock Climbing

Sep 9 – Joint Activity

Sep 17 – Rock Climbing

Sep 24 – Fly Fishing

Sep 30 – Stake High Adventure Showcase

October

Oct 1 – No Scouts (High Adventure Showcase)

Oct 8 – Joint Activity

Oct 15 - Gourmet Cooking Class (Brother Cook)

Oct 22 – Gourmet Cooking Class (Brother Cook)

Oct 29 – Make Gourmet Meal for Mia Maids

November

Nov 5 – Sword Making Demonstration

Nov 12 – Fencing Class

Nov 19 – Family History Temple Night

Nov 26 – Parent’s Night

December

Dec 3 – No Scouts (Campout Friday)

Dec 5, 6 – Bear Lake Cabin Campout (Annual Planning Meeting)

Dec 10 – Joint Activity

Dec 17 – Board Game Night and Gourmet Hot Cocoa

Dec 24 – No Scouts

Dec 31 – No Scouts

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November Merit Badge Round-Up: Communications on Saturday, November 23, 2013 @ 8:00 AM

November Merit Badge Round-Up - Communications Merit Badge

Saturday, November 23rd, 8:00AM, Mahogany Chapel

What to Bring:

Wear scout uniform

Blue Merit Badge card signed by your leader

Printed Communications PDF workbook

    Workbook link: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Communications

Pencil or Pen

Scouting Spirit to learn

Prerequisites - Please review the merit badge requirements well ahead of time so scouts may have enough time to complete the prerequisites before the Round-up. To receive a completed merit badge card at the Round-up, prerequisite requirement work needs to be written legibly in the workbook and signed by a scouting leader or parent as complete.

Req 1 - Will be done at the Round-up

Req 2 - Will be done at the Round-up

Req 3 - Must give 5 minute talk before the Round-up - church sacrament talks count.  In the workbook indicate date talk was given, topic, main points and have it signed by a parent or leader.

Req 4 - Must perform interview before the Round-up. Write introduction to interviewee in the workbook and have it signed by a parent or leader.

Req 5 - Must attend public meeting before the Round-up. Record meetings notes in the workbook and have it signed by a parent or leader.  Some upcoming city meetings you could attend:

  Oct 23, 7:00pm - PG GO Bond meeting - Grovecrest Elementary

  Oct 24, 7:00pm - PG GO Bond Meeting - Manila Elementary

  Oct 24, 7:00pm - PG Planning Commission Meeting

  Oct 24, 7:00pm - Cedar Hills Planning Commission Meeting

  Nov 12, 6:00pm - Alpine school board meeting, district offices

  Nov 14, 7:00pm - Cedar Hills Planning Commission Meeting

  Nov 19, 7:00pm - Cedar Hills City Council Meeting

Req 6 - Will be done at the Round-up

Req 7 - Will be done at the Round-up

Req 8 - Must plan and be the MC before the Round-up. Record the program's agenda in the workbook and have it signed by a parent or leader.

Req 9 - Will be done at the Round-up

2013-11-14 District Roundtable - Governing Principles - Alpine District

Governing Principles - Alpine District

The charter organization comprising the District have the critical, vested interest in the outcome of the youth and adults served by the District.  Uniting the charter organizations leadership with District leadership empowers the District with both the responsibility abed authority to insure BSA is meeting the needs of the charter organizations.

• In the case of LDS unites, successful implementation of any District strategy or program requires the support and active participation of a member of the Stake Presidency (Relations Committee), High Council member(s), (ADC and other district committees), the Stake Young Men Presidency and Secretary (Venture, Varsity, Scout and Membership Committees), a member of the Stake Primary Presidency (Cub Committee) and other members from the stake (other District committees).
• Other charter organizations, in cooperation with the district, will establish their own, appropriate support and activity levels for members of their organization.

Share vision and purpose is the key to success.  Each member of the District organization will complete Wood Bade training within 6 months of their new assignment.  Bishoprics and other members of the charter organizations are encouraged to attend as well.  Scout Uniform will be work at Round Table and other district events.

Vision

Trained, committed, and energized adult advisors employing the aims and methods of scouting to achieve the purposes of the Charter Organization.

Strategy

• Organize around the Families of Scouting focusing on needs of units and boys
• Create a training environment at roundtables and at District events
• District Scouting Committees conduct well planned and well executed Roundtables by:
• Planning and Calendaring 18 months out
• Sharing ideas, thoughts and challenges - integrate reflections in all activities
• Coordinating events and training
• Practicing leadership skills
• District Committee plan, coordinate and conduct structured training and program events specific to their areas of responsibilities
• Conduct Roundtable training for Unit Commissioners and COR's on regular basis
• Publicize and Promote Wood Badge, North Star, Timberline, Varsity All Star and Kodiak training
• Tracking and Accountability of training
• Invite Stake Presidency, Stake Young Men Presidency, Stake Primary President, Stake High Councilors and Bishoprics to attend Wood Badge
• Invite Stake Presidency and Stake Young Men Presidency to attend LDS week at Philmont
• Facilitate administrative functions between Council and District
• LDS Stake corners focus on integrating Scouting with Primary and Aaronic Priesthood programs

Milestones

• All adult Scouters completed Fast Start, Youth Protection, Leader Specific Training and North Star
• District Eighteen-Month Calendar published and maintained on District Website
• District Friends of Scouting annual campaign completed during the month of September
• District Re-chartering process completed during the month of October
• All Adult Scouters are properly uniformed and trained

Alpine District Organization

SAMPLE IDEA of Stake Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Duties

"There is not more significant 

work in this world than the 

preparation of boys to become 

men of capacity, of strength, of 

integrity, who are qualified to live 

productive and meaningful lives."  

Gordon B. Hinckley

Roundtable Feedback

Help us make roundtable the best it can be by providing some feedback.

What topics would you like to see presented at Roundtable?

Examples:

• "How to use the Patrol method to tach YM leadership skills"
• "Where are the best places to go for High Adventure camping?"
• Other Ideas:  Please email to COR Aaron Weaver at Lvit2weav@gmail.com

How can we improve your Roundtable experiences

• What things should we STOP doing?
• Example: Spend less time with ???.
• Other Ideas: Email Lvit2weav@gmail.com
• What things should we START doing?
• Example: Provide more time for questions and discussion.
• Other Ideas: Email Lvit2weav@gmail.com
• What things should we CONTINUE doing?
• Example: Always start on-time.
• Other Ideas: Email Lvit2weav@gmail.com

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2013 Journey To Excellence - 1206 Goals Achieved

PACK 1206 - Achieved GOLD

TROOP 1206 - Achieved GOLD

TEAM 1206 - Achieved GOLD

CREW 1206 - Achieved GOLD

2013-11-14 Round Table Stake Corner Meeting

Minutes of Round Table Stake Corner Meeting that COR Aaron Weaver attended:  Thursday, November 14, 2013

Review of Calendar & Other Items:

• Eagle Board of Reviews - Every 4th Thursday's @ PG Manila Stake Center
• Wood Badge sponsored by PG Manila Stake, April 17-19, 24-26 @ Mutual Dell.  Need to sign-up online at utahscouts.org by December 4th before this is opened up to the rest of the world.
• High Adventure Showcase - Tue. January 21, 2014 7:00 PM @ A-Frame Building across from Stake Center.  Invited are Teachers & Priest Quorum's to have a booth setup to show all activities that you have done in 2013.  Need to provide handouts of where, costs, miles away, and details what you did.  Can display pictures on posters or show from a projected or computer screen.
• 2014 Merit Badge Roundup:  Need to decide what Manila 8th Ward would like to sponsor for April 26, 2014.  Any suggestions please email Aaron Weaver @ Lvit2weav@gmail.com.
• Leader Specific Training: This is all now offered at monthly round table.
• 2014 Round Table - Change: New location for 2014 Round Table will be sponsored by the Cedar Hills Stake at their Stake Center right across from the Cedar Hills Fire Station.  This will also be changed to the 1st Thursday of every month instead of the 2nd Thursday.
• District Merit Badge Coordinator - The Stake is looking for a couple or individual who who volunteer to help keeping track of all the Merit Badge Counselors in the district and making sure they are registered, youth protection trained, and councilor trained.  Any interested please notify Aaron Weaver at Lvit2weav@gmail.com

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Merit Badge Sash Information

Click on picture for link to Insignia Guide

Varsity Team 1206 Leadership Council (Updated November 8, 2013)

November 2, 2013 National Advancement Training

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Merit Badge Roundup - October 26, 2013

SAR (Search & Rescue) Merit Badge

Saturday, October 26^th

Manila Creek Pond, Park

Start: 8:00 AM

PREREQUISITE: Scouts must complete the training for ICS-100, Introduction to Incident command and print out the certificate of completion and bring it with them Saturday morning.

Website: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-100.b

Time                 Activity

8:00                  Meet as a group to discuss the following items:

·       Hazards of SAR

·       Demonstrate ways to stay safe

·       Search vs. Rescue

·       Evaluate Search Urgency

·       Authority for SAR

8:30                  Break into 4 groups (by wards) for 4 examples of SAR disciplines (rotate   

                          every 15 min each)

·       Mountain Rescue (3:1, Patient Packaging)

·       Dive (Gear, Search Patterns)

·       Medical (Splinting and Bandaging)

·       USAR (PGFD)

9:40                  Break into 2 groups (by wards – 20 min. in each group. Rotate.)

·       Group 1: Scenario of a lost person, discussion

·       Group 2: Plan and carry out a hasty search

10:30                 Meet as a group to talk about volunteer and career opportunities in SAR

                           Exhibits and demonstrations with

·       Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team

·       PGFD

·       PGPD

·       Life Flight

11:30                Wrap up and sign cards (ICS-100 online training must be completed at home)

12:00                   Noon – Finished.

By Community Submission
Sep 23, 2013

Thomas S. Monson Award

 To earn the Thomas S. Monson Award, complete the following two requirements and at least four electives.

Requirements

1. Read “100 Years of Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” which is included on this card. With your family or a Scout leader, discuss two things you learned from this history.

2. Read “Run, Boy, Run,” which is included on this card, and write your feelings about this story in your journal.

Electives

1. Complete at least two requirements toward earning the Genealogy merit badge.

2. Complete at least two requirements toward earning the Family Life merit badge.

3. Memorize the thirteenth article of faith, and discuss with your family or a leader how this article of faith and the Scout Law support each other.

4. Meet two youth outside of your area and discuss with them how Scouting has benefited your life or the life of a Scout you know.

5. Share your feelings about doing your duty to God with your family, a friend of another faith, or a leader.

Original Blog Article from Council

2013 Fall BSA Leader-Specific Training, EDGE Training, & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (North Star)

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2014 Jan-Mar Cross Country Skiing Camping

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2014-Feb-8 University of Scouting

http://www.utahscouts.org/event/1359588

Utah Canyon Maps & Hiking Trails

Springville Canyon Map 1998

AF Canyon Trail Map August 2006

Loan Peak, Mt. Timpanogos Map 1998

2013-Oct-19 to Nov-2 BYU Fall Merit Badge PowWow

2013 BYU Fall Merit Badge PowWow PDF

Eagle Scout Choir 2013

Sent on Behalf of the Young Men general presidency.

August 29, 2013

To:  Individuals interested in singing in the Eagle Scout Choir for the 100 year celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America.

On October 29, 2013 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will celebrate its 100-year affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America in the Conference Center. Those who attend will enjoy an evening of fond memories, a salute to dedicated leaders, inspiring and uplifting music and stories of strengthened lives. A large number of National and Regional BSA leaders will be in attendance.

An important part of this special evening will be the beautiful music performed by a 364-voice Eagle Scout choir. We are inviting youth and adults (including multi-generation family members) who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout to participate in the choir. Those who will be selected to participate in the choir need to have:

1. A background in choral singing.
2. The Ability to attend each of the rehearsals as indicated below. The rehearsals will be held in the Conference Center Theater.
3. A complete Scout Uniform for the performance. A commemorative neckerchief will be provided.
4. A missionary haircut and a clean-shaven face. 

For those who would like to apply, please complete the attached application. It must be received by the LDS-BSA Relationships Office by Monday, September 9^th.

It is recommended that those interested in participating should live within 100 miles of the Conference Center. Email or fax the application to:

LDS-BSA Relationships Office

Boy Scouts of America
Phone:  (801) 530-0004
Fax:  (801) 530-0029

Email: ldsbsa@scouting.org

Those who are selected will be notified by email.  Each choir member will receive two tickets to the October 29^th commemoration.

Rehearsals: Sunday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on September 15, September 22, September 29 and October 13.

Dress Rehearsals: Evenings of October 19, October 22, October 26,October 27 and October 28.

Performance: October 29.

If you have questions, please contact the LDS-BSA Relationships Office.

Teachers Quorum Super Activity July 24-27 2013

Hello Everyone!  This is going to be an awesome trip and I am going to try to break it down for you as best I can right now, but you will be receiving a full schedule in about a week as we get details ironed out.   We will keep the cost down as best we can…we will cap out at 120.00 per person but trying to be around 100.00 or less.  We shall see!

There are action items to this email so I need you to let me know by tomorrow if

1)   Your son(s) are going

2)   Dad is going

We have had GREAT success with Dad’s going on these trips, last year we only had a boy or two who’s Dad was unable to come, so PLEASE feel very much invited and wanted!

Also attached is the Physical form, sections A,B, and C need to be filled out for boys and Dad’s.  I know, a real pain in the keister…but must be done. Click Here> Physical Form A B C

Here is how our schedule is shaping up…

Wednesday, July 24^th –

     Greys River Wyoming

• Fly Fishing (instruction and gear provided)
• Campout, Fireside, etc.
• Food - Dutch Oven Cooking (BBQ Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Cobbler), Sausages (Boys are making their own smoked sausages with Brother White the week before)
• Picture of Greys River

Thursday, July 25^th –

      Hobart Junction

• River Rafting  (Morning – we will be renting wet suits, this is a fun river, we will be doing two runs before lunch in 8-10 man rafts)
• Climbing and Rappelling (Afternoon – there is a great climbing spot close to where we will be rafting)
• Food – Breakfast Burritos (Sausage courtesy of the boys and brother white, breakfast type), Brother Smith’s world famous 12 hour spaghetti.  (He is a legend in his own mind)
• Camping Jenny Lake Area
• Picture of Hoback Rafting

Friday, July 26^th –

               

      Jenny Lake, Jackson Hole

• Hiking up and around Jenny Lake (ridiculously beautiful)
• Outdoor Activities
• Jackson Hole to see “Footloose” where Tal’s cousin, (uncle or something) is performing in the revue theater there
• Food – Breakfast Sandwiches, World Famous Mile High Pizza Pie restaurant
• Camping Jenny Lake Area
• Picture of Jenny Lake

Saturday, July 27^th

      Coming Home!

Let’s Go!!!!!

               

Charlie Smith
Varsity Scout Coach 1206

Utah National Park Council Newsletter

By Heidi Sanders
Jun 27, 2013

Committing and recommitting to fulfilling your Duty to God

The Duty to God award is part of the religious emblems program of the Boy Scouts of America.

“A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.”

No matter your faith or religious group, the religious emblems program encourages all Scouts to develop their faith and to better live the Scout Law. The Scout Law represents an ideal of a young man who is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, reverent. No young man or adult always maintains the ideal. It is a struggle and a challenge especially for young men who are still exploring and learning about who they are.

The religious emblems program supports a Scout in achieving and finding strength to live the Scout Law and to guide a Scout through the challenges and uncertainty in their environment.

For the LDS population this is achieved through fulfilling ones Duty to God. The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaimed:

You live in a day of great opportunities and challenges – a day in which the priesthood has been restored. You have the authority to administer the ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood. As you prayerfully and worthily exercise that authority, you will greatly bless the lives of those around you. This program, along with the scriptures and For the Strength of Youth, will help you fulfill your responsibilities. Heavenly Father has great trust and confidence in you and has an important mission for you to fulfill. He will help you as you turn to Him in prayer, listen for the promptings of the Spirit, obey the commandments, and keep the covenants that you have made. You will feel a great sense of accomplishment as you fulfill your duties, and you will be prepared to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, receive the covenants and ordinances of the temple, worthily serve a full-time mission, and become a righteous husband and father. My the Lord continue to bless you in these efforts.

Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles promised young men that their “achievement of the Duty to God Award will provide…a living testimony that will sustain you throughout your life.”

For LDS young men who hold the Aaronic Priesthood, the Duty to God award helps prepare young men to live their oaths and covenants and to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and obtain the blessings that are made available to them as they do so and fulfill their purpose and mission in returning back into the presence of their Father in Heaven with their families.

But no matter your religion, we invite all Scouts, leaders and volunteers to recommit themselves to fulfilling their duty to God in living the Scout Law.

Video by Trapper Trails Council serving northern Utah, southern Idaho & Western Wyoming

Author: Heidi Sanders | Marketing & PR Director, Utah National Parks Council

Cub Scout Leaders Call To Monthly Roundtable

Dear Cub Scout Leaders,

The Stake Presidency, Stake Primary Leadership and I have been working to better support, train and inspire all our Ward Primary Presidencies and Cub Scout Leaders to be adequately prepared and qualified to serve effectively in your Ward Cub Scout programs, as they assist parents in helping young boys on the path of becoming righteous priesthood holders.  Attached is a letter from The Stake Presidency expressing their feelings, commitment and support of the cub scout leaders and programs.  A key element in helping these leaders is to attend the monthly cub scout roundtable training that the Alpine District puts on each month.  Currently of the 100+ that are invited from our stake, less than 10 typically attend and 4 of them are Stake leaders. 

President Livingston has suggested that a face to face, priesthood-directed discussion, from the bishopric counselor over primary, about this letter and topic, be held with all the Primary Presidencies and Cub Scout Leaders, is the first place to start.  We urge that for at least the first few months, all of the adult leaders involved in cub scouting attend roundtable together and help develop a vision for how it can help and bless them in their callings.  After a period of time and a proper vision is established for your Ward, then a sustainable divide and conquer plan for attendance at roundtable may be sufficient.  I will follow-up with each Bishopric Counselor to get feedback on their discussions with the cub leaders and how as stake leadership we can give meaningful support.

Roundtable is typically held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at the Hollowcrest Building, 10962 N 6400 W, Highland, UT.  The next one is July 11th and then for August there is no Roundtable but leaders are encouraged to attend the Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow (more info will be coming).  September will be back to the regular time and place.

Our intent is truly to help your Ward Cub leaders, boys and programs. 

Sincerely

Ron Ward

Stake HC