Training of a New Young Men Leader

Dear Brethren,

We have been hard at work putting together, with inspiration from our Heavenly Father and our Stake President's blessing, a training document. The training is designed to not only jump start a new YM leader, but also give ongoing training to the new and seasoned leader. We hopefully are all students of our calling and desire to learn and grow in the gospel and in our callings.

When new YM presidencies are called we will meet with them and do additional training. I also want to extend an invitation to meet with any existing YM presidencies, who feel like additional training and counsel would help them become better leaders. In turn helping our youth to, "Come unto Christ", and better prepare them for temple ordinances. 

As always there is monthly training at roundtable. There are new and exciting changes happening at roundtable starting in January. We hope are will take advantage and attend roundtable.

Attached is the training material. We are distributing it to all ward YM presidencies and bishoprics in the stake. Please see that all advisers receive a copy also. 

To the CORs. When extending new calls in the YM organization, use this as a teaching tool as well as making them aware of their stewardship.

To all YM leaders. I ask that you use the training material in your personal study, in your YM presidency meetings, in the youth quorum presidency meetings. For as the scriptures say, let everyone learn his duty and act in all diligence. I can promise you that as you study and ponder, the Spirit will reveal to you what you should do. We will then align more with the will of our Heavenly Father, blessing not only our lives, but more importantly our families and those we have stewardship over. I have a testimony of this work. We are blessed with great men like you in this stake, and I know the Lord is aware of you and loves you.

Thank you for your dedication and service,

Shawn Lunt

Stake YM President

Click to Download PDF Document

Dear New Ward Young Men Leader:

Welcome, and congratulations on your new calling! Whether you are new to the program or are a seasoned veteran, we are excited to work alongside you as we strive to serve the great young men in the Pleasant Grove Manila Stake.

We know from experience that callings in the Young Men Organization can, at times, feel a little overwhelming! We want you to know we are here to help and support you. To assist in this process, we have implemented a new leader orientation that consists of the following:

1. A “Quick Start” Program to help guide you for the first few weeks in your calling.
   
2. An Orientation Training to be held sometime during the first month in your calling.
   
3. A follow up visit to take place within 60-90 days of the Orientation Training.
   

The “Quick Start” Program is outlined below. We invite you incorporate this program into your personal study over the next few weeks. We know that as you become a “student of your calling” and seek revelation on behalf of yourself, your family, and those you have been called to serve, that desired revelation will come. As you study the material, you m ay have questions. Wire them down and bring them with you when we meet for the Orientation Training.

Thank you so much for service. We understand that this may seem like a lot to do and study, but we know that the Lord will bless you as you study and prepare to bless the lives of the young men you are called to serve. Please feel free to call on us at any time.

Sincerely,

Pleasant Grove Manila Stake Young Men Presidency 
President Shawn Lunt
Brother Todd Stevenson
Brother Eric Teel



“QUICK START” PROGRAM

Week 1 – Overview

• Attend the temple. 
• If you haven’t already done so, obtain a training sign-in and complete the online BSA Youth Protection Training. 
• Visit with the outgoing presidency member about 
• (1) the successes and challenges they have faced and 
• (2) the young men in the quorum to which you are assigned. 
• Visit with the member of the bishopric who presides over your assigned quorum about their vision for you in your calling.
• Read the online summary of the Responsibilities of Ward young Men Presidency (and watch a few of the videos that look interesting.) 
• Read or watch “O Be Wise,” by M. Russell Ballard. 
• Seek guidance from the Spirit, identify one other action item to accomplish, write it down, then (speedily, Alma 8:18) follow through on the direction you receive. 

Week 2 – Conversion & Duty to God 

• Read the ”Aaronic Priesthood” section of Handbook 2.
  
• Read “We Must Raise Our Sights,” by Henry B. Eyring.
  
• Read or watch “Converted Unto the Lord,” by David A. Bednar.
  
• Review the Duty to God Program for the quorum to which you are assigned.
  
• Seek guidance from the Spirit, identify one other action item to accomplish, write it down, then (speedily,
  Alma 8:18) follow through on the direction you receive. 

Week 3 – Scouting 

• Read the LDS Scouting Handbook.
  
• Review the LDS Scout Leader Training Guidelines.
  
• Complete the online BSA Fast Start Training for your position.
  
• Read “Capturing the Vision of Scouting,” by David L. Beck.
  
• Seek guidance from the Spirit, identify one other action item to accomplish, write it down, then (speedily,
  Alma 8:18) follow through on the direction you receive. 

Week 4 – Teaching & Learning 

• Scan through the “Come, Follow Me” Curriculum Training Videos and view a few that appear interesting or particularly applicable.
  
• Read “My Teachers Quorum is an MTC,” October 2013 Ensign.
  
• Obtain a copy of or review online the “Teaching, No Greater Call” manual.
  
• Talk with your ward Sunday School President to find out when the next “Teaching the Gospel” course will
  be held and make plans to attend.
  
• Seek guidance from the Spirit, identify one other action item to accomplish, write it down, then (speedily,
  Alma 8:18) follow through on the direction you receive. 

Week 5 – Leadership 

• Attend the temple.
  
• Read the “Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ” section of Handbook 2.
  
• Scan through the videos in the Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training Library , including those listed
  under “Leadership Principles,” and view a few that appear interesting or particularly applicable.
  
• Ponder and write down any promptings you receive regarding how best to help the young men learn
  leadership and magnify their priesthood. Consider reading or watching the following: 
• “To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of Decision,” by Robert D. Hales. 
• “Your Sacred Duty to Minister,” by David L. Beck.
• “The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy,” by Ted R. Callister.
• Seek guidance from the Spirit, identify one other action item to accomplish, write it down, then (speedily, Alma 8:18) follow through on the direction you receive. 

www.ReadyProject.com/utahscouts

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

Click for Calendar Doc

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

Click Here for Handouts

2013 Journey To Excellence - 1206 Goals Achieved

PACK 1206 - Achieved GOLD

TROOP 1206 - Achieved GOLD

TEAM 1206 - Achieved GOLD

CREW 1206 - Achieved GOLD