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
