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PRIESTHOOD LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON SCOUTINGTHE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

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Our ObjectivemdashStrengthen the Aaronic Priesthood

The Lord will inspire you how to strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood As part of your plans consider how you canbull Achieve real growth through Scoutingbull Strengthen shepherdsbull Engage each boy and young man to fulfill his duty to God and become a faithful priest-

hood man

Learn Act Share

Throughout the week you will participate in the ldquoLearn Act Sharerdquo process as found in Duty to God This process is an effective way to strengthen families leaders advisers boys and young men

LearnldquoSeek learning even by study and also by faithrdquo (DampC 88118) Seek to understand how you can strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Participate with real intent in the learning sessions Study ponder and pray Counsel with the Lord and others Capture your insights and inspiration in your journal

Act ldquoBind yourselves to actrdquo (DampC 439) ldquoAct in all diligencerdquo (DampC 10799) Determine how you will achieve the vision that has come to you Exercise your faith Develop effective plans to act upon Identify potential obstacles and ways you can avoid or overcome them Commit to the Lord and others that you will diligently fulfill your plans

Share ldquoWhen all have spoken all may be edified of allrdquo (DampC 88122) Freely share your feelings experiences plans and testimony with others including your family Listen carefully to their responses Continue to learn act and share and invite others to do the same

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Table of Contents

Learning Session Topics 1 Strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood 2 2 The Role of Stake Leaders and the Partnership with BSA 4 3 Aaronic Priesthood Activities 6 4 Strengthening Aaronic Priesthood Holders through Quorums 8 5 Fulfilling My Duty to God 10 6 Deacons Quorums and the Boy Scout Program 12 7 Teachers Quorums and the Varsity Program 14 8 Priests Quorums and the Venturing Program 16 9 Primary and Cub Scouts 1810 Primary and Scouting for 11-Year-Old Boys 2011 Scout Committees Finances and Internet Resources 2312 Bind Yourself to Act (DampC 439) 27

Resources Church Handbook References

Table 1 Oversee the Aaronic Priesthood 28Table 2 Training in the Aaronic Priesthood 30Table 3 Stake Meetings Connected to the Aaronic Priesthood 32Table 4 Ward Meetings Connected to the Aaronic Priesthood 34Table 5 Activities Tied to the Aaronic Priesthood 36Table 6 Administration of Scouting Programs 38Table 7 Scout Training 41Table 8 Scouting in Primary 42

Overseeing the Aaronic Priesthood Primary and Scouting 44Strengthening Young Men through Quorums 46LDS-BSA Relationships Committee 48Music 49Training Resources 50Philmont Faculty and Staff 53Philmont Schedule 54

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Strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood

Learning Objectives

bull Understand and experience the Learn Act Share processbull Identify ways to strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood

Our ObjectivemdashStrengthen the Aaronic PriesthoodRead the following quote ldquoI want to see the power of the Priesthood strengthened I want to see this strength and power diffused through the entire body of the Priesthood reaching from the head down to the least and most humble deacon in the Churchrdquo mdashPresident Thomas S Monson quoting President George Q Cannon

The Lord will inspire you how to strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood as you learn act and share (see page ii) Recognize the importance of developing momentum well before age 12

Achieve Real Growth through ScoutingLook at the picture of the bridge and Baden Powell from President Monsonrsquos office How is Scouting a bridge Share your thoughts Determine how you can bring about real growth for individuals and the Church through Scouting (see ldquoA Century of Scouting in the Churchrdquo Ensign Oct 2013 11ndash15)

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3

Strengthen ShepherdsWho are important shepherds for youth Watch the video ldquoShepherds Who Made All the Differ-encerdquo and look for and share what you see hear and feel about shepherding Study Doctrine and Covenants 84106 together What does it mean to you to be ldquostrong in the Spiritrdquo Share your impressions Discuss how you can strengthen shepherds Consider the following

bull What is your role (See ldquoOverseeing the Aaronic Priesthood Primary and Scoutingrdquo pages 44ndash45 in this guidebook)

bull In what settings can the resources in this guidebook be utilized

Engage Each Boy and Young Man to Fulfill His Duty to God and Become a Faithful Priesthood ManList our part of the baptismal covenant (see Mosiah 188ndash10 DampC 2037) How does this relate to Scouting What is the first duty of a Scout What experiences have you had where Scouting experiences helped a boy or young man fulfill his baptismal covenant or priesthood dutiesSearch the following scriptures and identify additional principles that relate to Scouting Mosiah 513 DampC 8434ndash42 106ndash9 10799

Reflection Writing and SharingTake several minutes to reflect on the impressions you have had and write in your journal Share impressions and commitments with others (see DampC 88122 10785)

Resources

A Philmont Journal (philmontldsorg)B ldquoA Century of Scouting in the Churchrdquo Ensign Oct 2013 11ndash15C Video Shepherds Who Made All the Difference A young man talks about being rescued by

wonderful shepherds in his life (philmontldsorg)D Philmont Guidebook (philmontldsorg)

God

ParentsOther Adults

Peers Young MenPriesthood and Family

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The Role of Stake Leaders and the Partnership with BSA

Learning Objectives

1 Understand the Scouting organization and its value to the Church2 Understand the need for quality Scouting programs and their potential for real growth3 Identify the relationship roles of stake leaders in Scouting

Active Learning

Review the BSA Organization and Scouting in the Churchbull BSA structure national region area council district and unitbull Why did the Church adopt Scouting as an activity program for Primary boys and

Aaronic Priesthood young menbull What do the programs of Scouting provide for adults (Youth Protection Training

other training Tour and Activity Plan and liability coverage)Define a Quality Scouting Program

bull What is a quality Scouting program Why is it essentialbull How can training affect the quality of the programbull Video on real growthbull Ponder the words identify invite and include How do they relate to real growthbull How can you assist in this effortbull What resources can help develop and grow quality programs

LDS-BSA Relationships in the Stake and BSAbull How can you strengthen the relationship with BSA and the Churchbull Review Scouting Handbook 24 on page 38 see also page 48bull Identify possible committee assignments and functions (such as membership

training Friends of Scouting advancement rechartering safety and so on)bull How can you effectively oversee the Aaronic Priesthood and Scouting

Review pages 44ndash45

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5

Act (Ponder Plan Perform) Write impressions you have had during this session Consider recording your insights regard-ing these questions

bull How are you going to effect changes that will improve the Scouting programsbull How can you strengthen your local BSA district and council so that your Scouting

programs receive the support and resources they deserveImplement your plan

Share Share regularly with others including those in your wards stake coordinating council BSA local council and LDS-BSA Relationships Committee

Resources

A History of Scouting in the Church (ldsbsaorg LDS-BSA 100th Thomas S Monson Award requirements)

B LDS-BSA Relationships Committee resources (ldsbsaorg Best Practices LDS-BSA Rela-tionships Committees)

C Overseeing the Aaronic Priesthood Primary and Scouting PDF (philmontldsorg)D Scouting supports the priesthood a downloadable display that shows the relationship

between the priesthood and Scouting (scoutingldsorg)E Scouting page on LDSorg comprehensive collection of Scouting resources for leaders

(scoutingldsorg)

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Aaronic Priesthood Activities

Learning Objectives

1 Gain a vision of the purpose of activities 2 Become familiar with the needs interests and characteristics of young men so you can

plan better activities 3 Learn about the vital role of reflections and sharing in linking activities with gospel knowledge

Active Learning

Introduction Think about the principal objective of this conference strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Consider these questions as you move through this sessionbull What role do activities play in strengthening the Aaronic Priesthood and achieving real growth bull What key roles do stake and ward shepherds play in achieving real growth and engag-

ing young men in fulfilling their duty to GodQuiz Yourselves

bull What primary factors should quorum presidencies and advisers consider in selecting and planning activities for young men (See Handbook 2 813)

bull How do quorum presidencies and advisers determine the kinds of activities that should be planned (See Handbook 2 1321)

bull For whom are activities planned Think about real growth and how it is achieved (see Handbook 2 1323)

bull Who is responsible for planning activities (See Handbook 2 813)bull What are the benefits of planning a yearly calendar (See Handbook 2 1326)

Play the Game Deacon Teacher or Priest What struck you as you played the gameWatch This Hands-On Activity and Then Reflect The Puzzle What made this demonstration

so powerfulPair Share about Reflections

bull What are reflectionsbull Why are they so important

Review Reflection Ground Rules

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7

bull No put-downsbull Every response is welcome and validbull Show positive appreciation for input givenbull Ask open-ended questions like these bull What did we learn about ourselves from this activity bull What spiritual connections can we make to the activity

Look at the Youth Activities Websitebull Look at ldquoPlan with a Purposerdquo on the Church Youth Activities website (ldsorgyouthactivities)bull Consider these concepts asking questions counseling together and planning based on

needs and interests

Act (Ponder Plan Perform) bull What are your current spiritual impressions about these questions bull How well are the activities in your stake and wards strengthening the Aaronic Priesthood bull How well are the activities in your stake and wards contributing to real growthbull Who is strengthening the shepherds in your stake and wardsbull What other spiritual impressions have you hadbull What are obstacles to planning high-quality activities and how will you address them

Share Share your impressions feelings and potential plans with others

Resources

A Handbook 2 Administering the Church (aaronicpriesthoodldsorg)B Youth Activities website (ldsorgyouthactivities)C Game Deacon Teacher or Priest (httpgooglIQ6KG4)

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Strengthening Aaronic Priesthood Holders through Quorums

Learning Objectives

1 Review the importance of regular bishopric interviews2 Consider why it is important that Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies regularly hold

and conduct quorum presidency meetings3 Learn the importance and key elements of a quorum meeting4 Identify ways to strengthen Aaronic Priesthood holders through quorums

Active Learning

Introduction Think about the principal objective of this conference strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Then consider this question as you move through this sessionbull At the completion of their Aaronic Priesthood years will the young men in your stake

be ready for Melchizedek Priesthood ordination temple ordinances missionary service and continued service to God and their fellowmen

View Video Brother Tad R Callisterbull Pair Share What would you like the young men to have learned and experienced by

the time they have completed their Aaronic Priesthood yearsBishopric Interviews

bull A member of the bishopric interviews the deacons and teachers quorum presidents and the priests quorum assistants regularly These interviews help leaders identify the progress of each member of the quorum and the quorum as a whole (see page 46 Handbook 2 831)

Quorum Presidency MeetingsConsider these questions as you view the video ldquoAaronic Priesthood Quorum Presidency Meetingrdquo

bull What is the role of advisers and bishopric members Were priesthood keys being exercisedbull What valuable lessons and experiences were apparent during the presidency meeting

Can you duplicate this experience in your stake Will this work using smaller quorumsAaronic Priesthood Quorum MeetingsConsider these questions as you view the video ldquoAaronic Priesthood Quorum Meetingrdquo

bull Does the use of an agenda make a difference to the meetingbull In what ways were these young men preparing for their future roles as missionaries

husbands and fathers

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Act (Ponder Plan Perform) Consider these questions as impressions come

bull Are your young men fulfilling the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthoodbull Are the quorums in your stake led by advisers or young menbull Do your advisers and bishopric members understand their roles How will they learn

What can you do to strengthen thembull What plans are you considering Can you envision reaching them Can you overcome

apparent obstacles

Share Share your impressions and feelings with others Share some of the plans you are considering

Resources

A Video Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Meetings (philmontldsorg)B Video Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Presidency Meeting (philmontldsorg)C Video Brother Callister (philmontldsorg)D Aaronic Priesthood quorum meeting agenda (comefollowmeldsorg)E Strengthening Young Men through Quorums PDF (philmontldsorg)

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Fulfilling My Duty to God

Learning Objectives

1 Review how the Duty to God resource can help young men understand and fulfill priest-hood duties become more converted and gain spiritual strength

2 Recognize that Duty to God provides many relationship opportunities for shepherds3 Identify ways to significantly improve implementation of Duty to God in homes quorums

wards and the stake

Active Learning

How well do you understand the Duty to God resource and its purposebull Ponder the following When a young man turns 18 what do you want him to know

What characteristics do you want him to have Who do you want him to be Be pre-pared to share your thoughts

bull Learn and memorize the development sections of Duty to God Share what a young man would know what characteristics he would have and who he would be if he excelled in each area

bull Duty to God was created with the intent that young men would recognize that their priesthood duties are never ldquodonerdquo Discuss the difference between ldquoLearn Act Sharerdquo and a checkbox approach to personal development

How does Duty to God strengthen shepherding rela-tionshipsbull Visually demonstrate what shepherding should

look like Share your impressionsbull Search the Deacon Teacher or Priest sections of

Duty to God and look for opportunities for ldquoshep-herding momentsrdquo Discuss ways to shepherd while learning acting and sharing

bull Duty to God invites a young man to share and interact with his family over 60 times When im-plemented how does this affect his relationship with his family especially his father

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11

bull The most critical part of shepherding with Duty to God is for the shepherd to have an intimate understanding of the program How does this happen

How can you help get Duty to God fully implementedbull Briefly share reasons why Duty to God may not be implementedbull In small groups share successful implementation practices you have seen or would

like to implement Share these practices with the entire groupbull Discuss ways to ldquocreate spacerdquo for Duty to God Here are two examples 1 Duty to God is tied to Come Follow Me and the first Sunday of each month should

be an experience where all young men make plans together Some wards are having success by inviting fathers to teach this Duty to God lesson with their sons

2 Some wards are having fathers and sons share what they are doing together in fulfilling their Duty to God during priesthood opening exercises

Act (Ponder Plan Perform) Write promptings you received and your plans to implement Duty to God more fully Include what you will do to inspire others to join young men on their journey and to train and provide ongoing support to stake leadership bishoprics quorum presidencies Young Men presiden-cies and advisers Implement your plan

Share Regularly share with others the following thoughts ideas plans actions special experiences successes and lessons learned This allows plans and actions to be improved enhanced and ldquore-sharedrdquo to improve performance and outcomes

Resources

A Video My Duty to God (philmontldsorg)B Video Fulfilling Your Duty to God (philmontldsorg)C Video Daytonrsquos Legs (philmontldsorg)D Interactive Duty to God website (DutytoGodldsorg)

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Deacons Quorums and the Boy Scout Program

Learning Objectives

1 Identify ways to engage the deacons quorum presidency in directing the activities of the quorum including Scouting

2 Discuss how to engage quorums in planning and executing monthly themes that use fun and spiritual experiences to build quorum brotherhood

3 Understand the importance of making Duty to God part of every quorum meeting and activity

Active Learning

1 The quorum presidency should direct the activities of the quorum (see pages 38ndash39)bull Review roles of senior patrol leaders patrol leaders and patrols

2 Quorums should plan a monthly theme and use an agenda (see pages 38ndash39)bull BSA program has methods to execute the monthly themesbull Themes build each week and culminate in campoutsbull How can Come Follow Me contribute to the selected monthly themesbull How can the new Youth Activity Planner be utilized for this purposebull How does the planning experience of Scouting prepare young men for their missionsbull Why is a meeting without an agenda an adult-led meetingbull How do fun and spiritual experiences bind the quorum together

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3 How can Duty to God be part of every quorum meeting activity and campout bull Duty to God and Scouting provide opportunities for each quorum member to have

regular assignments and to feel needed and responsiblebull How do Duty to God and Scouting contribute to our duty to invite all unto Christbull Uplifting spiritual experiences are essential to good Scouting activitiesbull How does Scouting contribute to building strong relationships

Act (Ponder Plan Perform) Write your plans to help stake leaders

bull Encourage adult leaders to allow the young men to leadbull Engage Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidency members in planning and executing

Scouting activitiesbull Find the proper balance of fun and spiritual experiences to build quorum brotherhood

ShareShare your thoughts and impressions on how the theme of this session will strengthen your stakersquos Aaronic Priesthood

Resources

A Youth Activities website Boy Scouts (ldsorgyouthactivities)B Video A Family Legacy of Scouting A family shares how they have been blessed by the

Scouting program (philmontldsorg)C Activity planning worksheets (ldsbsaorgresourcesactivity-planning-worksheets)

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Teachers Quorums and the Varsity Program

Learning Objectives

1 Gain a vision of the value of Varsity Scouting2 Discuss how Varsity Scouting can be an effective tool to support Duty to God Come Fol-

low Me and the Aaronic Priesthood in strengthening and engaging young men (see DampC 5826ndash28)

3 Understand the importance of adult leaders as coaches and shepherds in strengthening young men (see DampC 84106)

Active Learning

Introduction Think about the principal objective of this conference strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Then consider these questions as you move through this sessionbull What role does Varsity Scouting play in strengthening the Aaronic Priesthood and

achieving real growth bull What key roles do stake and ward shepherds play in achieving real growth and

engaging young men in fulfilling their duty to GodPair Share

bull Explore the needs and interests of teacher-age young menbull How can you connect the minds and the hearts of these young men

The Role of Training in Utilizing Varsity Scouting to Meet These Needsbull Watch the video on the importance of following instructionsbull Discuss the value of proper trainingbull What do you want to remember

A Well-Executed Varsity ProgramPonder these ideas

bull Flexible enough to meet the needs of any size of quorum and young men groupbull Builds leadersbull Builds confidence and self-esteembull Can be bundled with Duty to God and Come Follow Me to complement the process of

becoming (ldquolearn act sharerdquo)bull Teaches planning and organizational skills

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bull Teaches young men they can do hard things and be resilientbull Builds quorum and team unitybull Strengthens relationships with leaders quorums and familiesbull Provides opportunities to invite all to come unto Christ

The Versatility of Varsity Scoutingbull Organize yourselves in five minutesbull Varsity vision

Look at ldquoVarsity Scoutsrdquo on the Youth Activities website

Act (Ponder Plan Perform)What are your current spiritual impressions regarding these questions

bull How can Varsity Scouting meet the needs of teacher-age young menbull What is the value of training youth and adults together and why could this be so effectivebull What do you see as obstacles to utilizing Varsity Scoutingbull How will Varsity Scouting strengthen your young men and promote real growthbull How will you incorporate what you are learning and experiencing with those in your

stake who can make the difference in the lives of these young men

ShareShare your impressions and feelings with this group and others Share some of the plans you are considering

Resources

A Varsity program features Brief video overview of the Varsity Scout program and how it works (scoutingldsorg)

B Varsity Play Book A quick look at the BSA Varsity Guidebook (scoutingldsorg)C Varsity Addendum Instructions on how to implement Varsity Scouting in the Church

(scoutingldsorg)D Youth Activities website Varsity Scouting (ldsorgyouthactivities)

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Priests Quorums and the Venturing Program

Learning Objectives

1 Understand key principles for planning and implementing activities that prepare priest-age young men for missionary work priesthood service and fatherhood

2 Learn how to use the Venturing tools to determine young menrsquos interests and needs identify ward and community resources and plan and evaluate activities

3 See how parents families and other individuals can be meaningfully involved in Ventur-ing by assisting priest-age youth in fulfilling their duty to God creating caring relation-ships and preparing young men to be great missionaries husbands and fathers

4 Recognize the blessing and value of home teaching bundling and thematic planning in preparing young men for missionary service

Active Learning

Introduction Think about the principal objective of this conference strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Now consider these questionsbull How might Venturing help strengthen the priests and priest-age youth in your stakes

and wardsbull How might Venturing contribute to real growthbull What do your shepherds know and how do they feel about Venturing

Explore these questions with your learning partnersbull What do you know about the needs and interests of priest-age young menbull What are the attributes of the best activity program for priest-age young men

Learn about the Key Elements of Venturingbull Consider these Venturing elements Be ready to comment on their potential valuebull Program Capability Inventorybull The Venturing Activity Interest Survey and the Church Talent and Interest Surveybull The Activity Planner (Church and Venturing Planners)bull Thematic activities What are they

Compare Venturing with Your Discussion of the Best Program for Priest-Age Young Menbull How does Venturing fair given your earlier discussion bull Think about your shepherds especially your stake Young Men presidency What do they

need to know feel and do

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Consider the Home Teaching Program as Our Missionary Preparation Programbull How is home teaching similar to missionary lifebull Who would you want to train your son for his mission

Pair Share Bundlingbull What is itbull What are its significant benefitsbull What can we bundle with activities

Act (Ponder Plan Perform) What are your current spiritual impressions about these ideas and questions

bull Strengthening the Aaronic Priesthood through Venturingbull What are the challenges in establishing high-quality Venturing activities and how will

you address thembull The role of Venturing in contributing to real growthbull Strengthening the shepherds in your stake and wardsbull How are you utilizing home teaching as a missionary preparation toolbull What other spiritual impressions have you had


Resources

A Program Capability Inventory (scoutingldsorg)B Church Talent and Interest Survey (httpgooglG9Goho)C Venturing Activity Interest Survey (scoutingldsorg)D Venturing Activity Planner (scoutingldsorg)E Youth Activities website Venturing Scouting (ldsorgyouthactivities)

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Primary and Cub Scouts

Learning Objectives

1 Discuss the purposes of Primary Learn how counseling with Primary leaders helps meet the needs of 8- to 10-year-old boys

2 Discuss how Cub Scouts can be a bridge to strengthen families and the work of salvation3 Discuss how the Faith in God and Cub Scout programs can work together to help a boy

make and keep his baptismal covenant

Active Learning

Introduction Think about the principal objective of this conference strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Consider these questions as you move through this sessionbull How can Primary and Cub Scouts help boys prepare for the Aaronic Priesthoodbull How can Cub Scouts be a bridge to strengthen families and the work of salvationbull How effectively is the Cub Scout program being used in your stake

Priesthood and Primary Leaders Counsel Together to Help Meet the Needs of 8- to 10-Year-Old Boysbull Discuss how Cub Scouts can support the purposes of Primary (see Handbook 2 111

Scouting Handbook 60)bull Share ways stake and ward priesthood leaders help Primary leaders understand their

responsibilities in the Cub Scout programCub Scouts as a Bridge

bull Identify ways the Cub Scout program can be a bridge to strengthen families (see Scout-ing Handbook 61)

bull Share a story of how the Cub Scout program has been used as a bridge to reach out to less-active members nonmembers and the community (see ldquoA Century of Scouting in the Churchrdquo Ensign Oct 2013 11ndash15)

Faith in God Cub Scouts and the Baptismal Covenantbull Consider how Faith in God and Cub Scouting complement each otherbull Share examples you have seen of Faith in God and Cub Scouting working together to

strengthen boys and their familiesbull With the visual of a Cub Scout shirt a Scout shirt and a white shirt demonstrate the

progression of a boy to a righteous priesthood man How does Scouting contribute (See Robert D Hales ldquoThe Covenant of Baptism To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdomrdquo Ensign Nov 2000 6ndash9)

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Act (Ponder Plan Perform) Ponder and Reflect Prepare to Act

What are your current spiritual impressions regarding these questions

bull What do you want to have happen now in the lives of 8- to 10-year-old boys in your stakebull How can you ensure the Cub Scout programs are functioning well organized and effective


Resources

A Scouting in Primary Cub Scout resources for Primary-age boys (scoutingldsorg)B The Doctrinal Foundation of the Auxiliaries (philmontldsorg)C Faith in God and Scouting (philmontldsorg)D Faith in God for Boys (philmontldsorg)

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Primary and Scouting for 11-Year-Old Boys

Learning Objectives

1 Learn the unique characteristics and developmental stage of 11-year-old boys2 Discuss the value of strong Scout leaders and Primary teachers for 11-year-old boys3 Discuss how Scouting prepares 11-year-old boys to receive the priesthood and progress in

the Scout troop

Active Learning

Introduction Think about the principal objective of this conference strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Consider this question as you move through this sessionbull As the 11-year-old boys in your stake turn 12 are they prepared for Aaronic Priesthood

duties and to progress in the Scout troopShepherds in the 11-Year-Old Scouting Program (see page 44 Scouting Handbook 62)

bull Better understand the unique characteristics of an 11-year-old boy (see Teaching No Greater Call 116)

bull Consider the challenges facing young males today (see D Todd Christofferson ldquoBrethren We Have Work to Dordquo Ensign Nov 2012 47ndash50) Share ideas and actions to address these challenges

The Importance of a Successful 11-Year-Old Scout Programbull Discuss the principles of a successful relay race bull Explore how these principles apply to the progression of an 11-year-old boy in the

deacons quorum and Scout troopbull Share an example of a strong leaderbull Share an example of successfully passing the batonbull Share best practices for how the Priesthood Preview could be used to better prepare

11-year-old boys to receive the Aaronic Priesthood (see Handbook 2 1155)bull Review the principles of trusting high expectations and training (see Tad R Callister

ldquoThe Power of the Priesthood in the Boyrdquo Ensign May 2013 52ndash54) Apply these prin-ciples to 11-year-old boys Refer to Mormon 1


What are your spiritual impressions regarding these questions

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21

bull What do you want to have happen now in the lives of the 11-year-old boys in your stakebull How can you ensure the 11-year-old Scout programs are functioning well organized

and effective

ShareShare your thoughts and impressions with others about how this session will be part of your stakersquos overall plan for strengthening the Aaronic Priesthood through Scouting for 11-year-old boysmdashachieving real growth strengthening shepherds and engaging young men in fulfilling their duty to God Share some of the plans you are considering

Resources

A ldquoAge Characteristics of Childrenrdquo Teaching No Greater Call (LDSorg)B ldquoPreparing for the Priesthoodrdquo in Faith in God for Boys (philmontldsorg)

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Scout Committees Finances and Internet Resources

Learning Objectives

1 Gain a vision of the key functions and purposes of Scout committees2 Become familiar with websites on LDSorg and how stake and ward leaders can effectively

use them3 Learn and share guidelines for financing Scouting activities

Active Learning

Introduction Think about the principal objective of this conference strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood Consider these questions as you move through this sessionbull Why are Scout committees important in a quality Scouting program bull How can resources on LDSorg be used by stake and ward leaders bull How can leaders not only ensure that expenses for activities are in accordance with the

current budget and finance policies of the Church but also help young men become self-reliant

Discuss Benefits of Quality Scout Committees bull How can Scout committees help strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood and achieve real growthbull How can stake leaders influence the effectiveness of Scout committees in the wardsbull Scout committees can use tools like BSA Internet Advancement to assist wards in

keeping Scouting records up to date (see resource B on page 24)Look at Resources on the Aaronic Priesthood Primary Youth and Youth Activities Websites

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Possible organization of a Scout committee

24

bull What are your initial impressions as to how these resources can help quorum presiden-cies young men and their leaders

bull Consider how these resources can be used effectively by stake leaders as they orient and train newly called ward leaders

Review Policies and Guidelines Regarding Financing Activities (see Handbook 2 1328 1329 135 1368 Scouting Handbook 813)bull How can units financially support Scouting programs as they reach out beyond their

current membership to create real growth (See Handbook 2 8173)bull What options should be considered before fund-raising activities are held (See Hand-

book 2 1328)bull How can leaders plan activities to ldquobe simple and have little or no costrdquo (See Hand-

book 2 1328)bull How can priesthood leaders help young men become more financially self-reliant


What are your impressions regarding these questions

bull How can you ensure that Scout committees are functioning well-organized and effectivebull When and how can you share the resources on LDSorg with stake and ward leadersbull How can you ensure that priesthood leaders and advisers are familiar with the current

budget and finance policies of the Church and help young men become self-reliant

Share Share your impressions and feelings with this group and others Share some of the plans you are considering

Resources

A Handbook 2 Administering the Church (LDSorg)B BSA Internet Advancement Resource (httpgoogl14QTP5)C BSA Troop Committee Guidebook (available at your local Scout office)

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A new activities site has been released to assist youth leaders and leaders of youth in

bull Planning activities based on the needs and interest of youthbull Seeing a variety of activities (160) from 11 different categories bull Calendaring and communicating upcoming activities to parents and youth

Consider how this tool can assist you in strengthening the young men of the Church

ldsorgyouthactivities

New Youth Activities Website

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12 Bind Yourself to Act (DampC 439)

Learning Objectives

1 Understand what the Lord wants you to do to strengthen the Aaronic Priesthood2 Bind yourself to act

How to Act Review ldquoLearn Act Sharerdquo on page ii in this guidebook Focus particularly on ldquoActrdquo Study Doctrine and Covenants 438ndash10 What are effective ways to ldquobind [yourself] to actrdquo Share your impressions

Reflection Writing SharingIn small groups reflect share and refine your written plans to strengthen the Aaronic Priest-hood As part of your plans consider how you can

bull Achieve real growth through Scoutingbull Strengthen shepherdsbull Engage each boy and young man to fulfill his duty to God and become a faithful

priesthood manIf you are so inclined share one of your plans with the entire group

Resources

A Journal (philmontldsorg)B Philmont guidebook (philmontldsorg)C Little Philmont agendas (philmontldsorg)

28

1 Oversee the Aaronic PriesthoodStake Ward Quorum

STAKE PRESIDENCY8151 1512 Members of the stake presidency oversee the Aaronic Priesthood in the stake See page 4 111 The stake president provides guidance and counsel to bishops and other leaders in the stake He meets with new bishoprics as soon as reasonable after their callings to instruct them Thereafter he instructs and encourages bishops in regular priesthood interviews in meetings with bishoprics and in other settings See page 41512 The stake president assigns one of his counselors to oversee the Young Men (including Scouting where authorized) This counselor ensures that members of stake Young Men presidencies are instructed in their duties Members of the stake presidency meet regularly with the presiden-cies of the auxiliary organizations to which they are assigned In these meetings participants counsel together about the prog-ress and needs of members in the organizations See page 41513 The stake president assigns one of his counselors to preside over the stake Aaronic PriesthoodndashYoung Women committee See page 4

BISHOPRIC831 The bishop oversees the Aaronic Priesthood quorums in the ward He and his counselors comprise the bishopric and the presidency of the Aaronic Priest-hood in the ward They watch over and strengthen individual young men working closely with parents and with other leaders See pages 10ndash11 22 They help young men serve faithfully advance in the priest-hood and accomplish the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood See pages 10ndash11717 Conduct interviews with each young man See pages 10ndash11831 The bishop assigns one of his counselors to oversee the deacons quorum and the other counselor to oversee the teachers quorum They attend quorum presidency meetings and Sunday quorum meetings as often as possible They also participate in quorum service and activities See pages 10ndash11831 The bishop assigns one of his counselors to oversee the ward Young Men organization under his direction This counselor discusses Young Men matters regularly with the ward Young Men presidency He reports on these discussions in bishopric meetings See pages 10ndash11

AARONIC PRIESTHOOD QUORUM LEADERS832 Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders ldquosit in councilrdquo with quorum members ldquoteaching them the duties of their officerdquo They seek inspiration in fulfilling their responsibilities They also receive instruction and guidance from the bishopric and quorum advisers Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidents hold the priesthood keys to direct the work of the quorums over which they preside Counsel-ors in the deacons and teachers quorum presidencies and assistants to the bishop in the priests quorum do not hold priesthood keysAaronic Priesthood quorum leaders watch over and fellowship quorum members and other young men of quorum age They give special attention to those who are new members or less active and those who have disabilities or other spe-cial needs Quorum leaders strive to develop love and brotherhood among quorum membersAaronic Priesthood quorum leaders provide quorum members with op-portunities for priesthood assign-ments leadership experiences and spiritual growth They hold regular quorum presidency meetings They conduct Sunday quorum meetings They help plan quorum activities including Mutual They help

Church Handbook References BluendashHandbook 1 RedndashHandbook 2 GreenndashScouting Handbook

29

Stake Ward Quorum

HIGH COUNCILOR 153 Under the direction of the stake presidency high councilors help oversee the work of the Church in the stake See page 41531 The stake presidency assigns high councilors to work with the stake auxiliaries When a member of the stake presidency meets with a stake auxiliary presidency the assigned high councilor attends this meeting High councilors also attend the stake auxiliary leadership meetings for the auxiliaries to which they are assigned See page 41532 High councilors with assignments relating to the Aaronic Priesthood may meet as an Aaronic Priesthood committee See page 4

STAKE YOUNG MEN PRESIDENCY1541 The principal responsibili-ties of stake auxiliary presidencies are to assist the stake presidency and to instruct and support ward auxiliary presidencies They orient newly called ward auxiliary presidencies They also provide ongoing encouragement support and instruction for ward auxiliary presidencies and teachersBishops may request additional instruction for ward auxiliary presidencies See pages 4ndash5

WARD YOUNG MEN PRESIDENCY

(AARONIC PRIESTHOOD QUORUM ADVISERS)834 The ward Young Men presidency serve as advisers to the Aaronic Priesthood quorums They work under the direction of the bishopric They also receive orienta-tion and ongoing support from the stake Young Men presidencyThey guide Aaronic Priesthood quorums in fulfilling their priest-hood duties They get to know each young man and become familiar with his talents interests and challenges They help young men set and accomplish goals in the Duty to God program They regular-ly teach lessons in Sunday quorum meetings They attend Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidency meetings and provide guidance as needed They also meet regularly with the counselor in the bishopric who oversees the Young Men organization See pages 10ndash11

ASSISTANT AARONIC PRIEST-HOOD QUORUM ADVISERS836 The bishopric may call assistant quorum advisers to help the Young Men presidency with their responsibilities

THE WARD PEC43 The ward priesthood executive committee (PEC) meets regularly to consider priesthood matters

quorum members set and ac-complish goals in the Duty to God program On occasion they may give gospel instruction in Sunday quorum meetings with help from quorum advisers See pages 10ndash11811 The purposes of quorum meetings are to conduct quorum business learn priesthood duties and study the gospel of Jesus Christ See pages 8ndash9

30

2 Training in the Aaronic PriesthoodStake Ward Quorum

STAKE PRESIDENCY8151 [Members of the stake presidency] instruct bishops in their duty to preside over the Aaronic Priesthood in their wards The stake president assigns one of his counselors to oversee the Young Men (including Scouting where authorized) This counselor ensures that members of stake Young Men presidencies are instructed in their duties See page 4

BISHOPRIC1541 Bishops may request additional instruction from [stake auxiliary presidencies] for ward auxiliary presidencies See page 4831 With assistance from quorum advisers the bishop and his counselors teach leadership skills to quorum leaders and help them fulfill their responsibilities See page 11PURPOSE OF SCOUTING 11 Priesthood and Primary Scout-ing can help young men and boys enhance close relationships with their families and the Church while developing strong and desirable traits of character citizenship and physical and mental fitness Under priesthood leadership Scouting can complement the efforts of Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Primary classes in building testi-monies in young men and boys Scouting under Church sponsorship should become an extension of the home Primary classes and Aaronic Priesthood quorums Scouting functions as part of the Churchrsquos activity program for boys and young men

AARONIC PRIESTHOOD QUORUM LEADERS832 Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders ldquosit in councilrdquo with quorum members ldquoteaching them the duties of their officerdquoAaronic Priesthood quorum leaders provide quorum members with opportunities for priesthood assign-ments leadership experiences and spiritual growth See pages 10ndash11811 The purposes of quorum meetings are to conduct quorum business learn priesthood duties and study the gospel of Jesus Christ See pages 10ndash11832 [Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders] receive instruction and guidance from the bishopric and quorum advisersOn occasion [Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders] may give gospel instruction in Sunday quorum meetings with help from quorum advisers See pages 10ndash11


31

Stake Ward Quorum

STAKE YOUNG MEN PRESIDENCY834 [Ward Young Men presiden-cies] receive orientation and ongoing support from the stake Young Men presidency See page 41541 [Stake Young Men presi-dencies] orient newly called ward Young Men presidencies They also provide ongoing encouragement support and instruction for ward Young Men presidencies and teachers Bishops may request additional instruction for ward auxiliary presidencies Periodically [stake Young Men presidencies] visit ward meetings and classes as arranged with ward leaders See page 4

WARD YOUNG MEN PRESIDENCY (AARONIC PRIESTHOOD QUORUM ADVISERS)834 [The ward Young Men president] teaches other Young Men leaders their duties using [the] handbook as a resource [The Young Men president and his counselors] attend Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidency meetings and provide guidance as needed They help the bishopric teach leadership skills and qualities to quorum presidencies and priests quorum assistants See page 11814 [Quorum advisers and assistant advisers] teach leadership skills and qualities as they work with quorum presidencies and the bishopric youth committee See page 11834 [The ward Young Men president and his counselors] guide Aaronic Priesthood quorums in fulfilling their priesthood duties [The Young Men president and his counselors] regularly teach lessons in Sunday quorum meetings though they may share this re-sponsibility with assistant advisers They oversee efforts to improve gospel learning and teaching in the quorums See page 11

32

3 Stake Meetings Connected to the Aaronic PriesthoodStake Ward Quorum

STAKE PRESIDENCY MEETING 1835 [Members of the stake presidency] evaluate wards high priests groups elders quorums auxiliaries programs and activities

STAKE GENERAL PRIESTHOOD MEETING 1832 The stake presidency convenes one stake general priesthood meeting each year All Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood holders in the stake are to attend The stake presidency uses these meetings to instruct and inspire priesthood holders See page 4

181 Participants All priest-hood holders prospective elders and unordained young men of Aaronic Priest-hood age in the stake

STAKE PRIESTHOOD LEADERSHIP MEETING 895 1833 Held in connection with each stake conference The presidency also convenes one other stake priesthood leadership meeting during the year for a total of three such meet-ings annually Deacons and teachers quorum presidencies and priests quorum assistants may be invited occasionally such as when the meet-ing includes subjects that will be especially helpful for them in their callings See page 41833 The purposes of these meetings are to teach priesthood leaders their duties increase their abilities and strengthen their faithThe structure of this meeting is flexible to provide the most effective instruction possible For example bishoprics and other Aaronic Priesthood leaders could meet together See page 41541 [Stake auxiliary presidencies] instruct ward auxiliary leaders in stake auxiliary leader-ship meetings See page 4

1833 895 Participants include bishoprics [and] ward Young Men presidencies (and secretaries and assis-tant advisers as needed) The stake presidency may invite others to attend as needed1833 The structure of this meeting is flexible to provide the most effective instruction possible Bishoprics and other Aaronic Priesthood leaders could meet together

895 Deacons and teachers quorum presidencies and priests quorum assistants may be invited occasionally such as when the meeting includes subjects that will be especially helpful for them in their callings


33

Stake Ward Quorum

STAKE PRIESTHOOD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (HIGH COUNCIL MEETING)1836 The agenda may include1 Receive instruction from the stake presidency

on doctrine and priesthood duties2 Receive instruction pertaining to assignments

with the Melchizedek Priesthood Aaronic Priesthood and wards

STAKE COUNCIL MEETING1837 The agenda may include a report on stake auxiliaries and on stake activities and programs as needed

MEETING WITH BISHOPRICS 1838 The stake presidency meets with bishoprics to instruct them in their duties review Church policies and counsel together These meetings are held one to four times a year as needed

1838 The stake presidency meets with bishoprics to instruct them in their duties review Church policies and counsel together

34

4 Ward Meetings Connected to the Aaronic PriesthoodWard Quorum

BISHOPRIC MEETING1826 [Members of the bishopric] evaluate quorums auxiliaries programs and activities

WARD PEC43 The PEC meets regularly to consider priesthood matters

WARD COUNCIL44 Members of the ward council strive to help indi-viduals build testimonies receive saving ordinances keep covenants and become consecrated followers of Jesus Christ

WARD YOUNG MEN PRESIDENCY MEETING894 Young Men presidency meeting agendas may includebull Read and discuss scripture passages and instructions

from Church leaders that relate to the responsibilities of priesthood leaders

bull Make plans to instruct quorum leaders in their dutiesDiscuss gospel instruction in Sunday quorum meetings and plan ways to improve

BISHOPRIC YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING1829 [BYC] meetings should provide leadership opportunities and instruction for youth

SACRAMENT MEETING831 The bishop and his counselors recognize each young man in sacrament meeting when he advances from Primary to the Aaronic Priesthood when he is to be ordained to an office in the priesthood and when he has completed the Duty to God program

892 Attended by one of the bishoprsquos priests quorum assistants and the deacons and teachers quorum presidents


35

Ward Quorum

QUORUM PRESIDENCY MEETING831 [The bishop and his counselors] attend quorum presidency meetings and Sunday quorum meetings as often as possible 893 Quorum advisers and secretaries also attend these meetings 893 [Quorum presidencies] receive leadership train-ing from bishopric members or quorum advisers

893 Each quorum presidency holds a presidency meeting regularly The bishop regularly attends and presides over the priests quorum presidency meeting and one of his assistants conducts it The deacons quorum president and teachers quorum president conduct their presidency meetings and they preside unless a member of the bishopric attends Quorum advisers and secretaries also attend these meetings Secretaries take notes and keep track of assignments See possible agenda items on page 46Where Scouting is authorized by the Church quorum presidency meeting may be used to make plans for the quorumrsquos Scouting unit If youth and adult Scouting leaders are not already present they may be invited into the meeting for this discussion Young men of oth-er faiths who hold leadership positions in the Scouting unit may be included The quorum president continues to preside over this part of the meeting He may invite a youth Scouting leader to conduct it

QUORUM MEETING831 [The bishop and his counselors] attend quorum presidency meetings and Sunday quorum meetings as often as possible 834 [The Young Men president and his counselors] oversee efforts to improve gospel learning and teach-ing in the quorums 811 Lessons in quorum meetings are usually taught by quorum advisers or assistant advisers 811 Bishopric members may assist in teaching from time to time1541 The stake Young Men presidency periodically visit ward meetings and classes as arranged with ward leaders

811 The purposes of quorum meetings are to conduct quorum business learn priesthood duties and study the gospel of Jesus Christ Quorum leaders and advisers prayerfully plan the meetings to accomplish these purposes Quorum presidents preside at quorum meetings unless a higher presiding authority is present A member of the quorum presidency or a priests quorum assistant conducts Quorum leaders and other quorum members may assist in teaching from time to time The adviser helps them prepare

36

5 Activities Tied to the Aaronic PriesthoodStake Ward Quorum

MUTUAL8131 The Young Men presi-dency under the direction of the bishopric oversees Mutual for young men

832 [Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders] help plan quorum activities including Mutual893 Planning activities may be included on the agenda for the quorum presidency meeting

BISHOPRIC YOUTH DISCUSSIONS8132 Bishopric youth discussions are planned and carried out by the bishopric

8132 [Bishopric youth discussions] are scheduled in bishopric youth committee meetings

COMBINED YMYW ACTIVITIES8131 Members of the bishopric youth committee schedule plan and review these activities in their meetings The activities are carried out under the direction of the bishopric

8131 Combined activities for all young men and young women are normally held once a month Members of the bishopric youth com-mittee schedule plan and review these activities in their meetings

STANDARDS EVENTS 8133 These events are held annually or more often as needed usually during Mutual They may be held on a quorum ward multi-ward or stake level

8133 These events are held annually or more often as needed usually during Mutual They may be held on a quorum ward multiward or stake level



37

Stake Ward Quorum

STAKE MULTISTAKE AND AREA ACTIVITIES 1331 Most Church activities are held at the ward level However local leaders are encour-aged to hold periodic stake and multistake activities when these activities are better able to accomplish the purposes outlined in 131

YOUTH CONFERENCE134 Youth conferences are usually held once each year on a ward or stake level They may also be held on a multistake or area level134 Stake youth conferences are planned and carried out by the stake Aaronic Priest-hoodndashYoung Women committee under the direction of the stake presidency

134 Ward youth conferences are planned and carried out by the bishopric youth com-mittee under the direction of the bishopricMembers of the bishopric or stake presidency are invited to attend as much of the conference as possible Young Men and Young Women pres-idencies are encouraged to attend the entire conference

134 Youth can also learn leadership skills as they assist in planning youth conferences Youth should be invited to assist the committee as much as possible in planning stake youth conferences Ward youth conferences are planned and carried out by the bishopric youth commit-tee under the direction of the bishopric

STAKE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE1332 The stake presidency may organize a stake activities committee to help the stake council and stake auxiliary leaders plan stake activities The stake activities committee consists of a chairman (a high councilor) one or more stake activities directors and stake activities specialists (if needed)

STAKE ACTIVITIES DIRECTORS AND SPECIALISTS 1332 Stake activities directors may help plan and organize service activities cultural arts activities sports and fitness activities and other activities

38

6 Administration of Scouting ProgramsStake Ward Quorum

STAKE PRESIDENCY8134 Young men ages 16 and 17 should be registered if they are pur-suing rank advancements or if the stake president or bishop chooses to sponsor Scouting programs for young men of this age See page 431 A counselor in the stake pres-idency sees that Scouting is orga-nized and functioning in each ward in the stake that young men boys and leaders are registered and that all Scouting units are chartered He also develops a positive working relationship with the local BSA council and district executive and serves as a member of the council LDS-BSA Relationships Committee He registers as a member-at-large for the council See page 424 An LDS-BSA Relationships Committee should be organized in each BSA council to help maintain and strengthen working relation-ships between the Church and the BSA council An assigned Area Seventy chairs or designates a stake president to chair this committee which includes a member of each stake presidency within the local BSA council If designated the stake president provides the Area Seventy with regular reports at coordinating council meetings or at other times The BSA council Scout executive or his designee serves as an adviser to this committee See page 4

BISHOP41 The bishop provides general di-rection for Scouting in the ward and ensures that it is properly organized and functioning He is registered and serves as the executive officer for the ward8134 Young men ages 16 and 17 should be registered if they are pur-suing rank advancements or if the stake president or bishop chooses to sponsor Scouting programs for young men of this age

BISHOPrsquoS COUNSELORS8134 Each member of the bishopric oversees the Scouting program for the Aaronic Priesthood quorum he oversees42 The bishoprsquos counselors help the bishop by overseeing the Scout-ing programs The bishop assigns a counselor to serve as the wardrsquos representative to the local Scouting district and council This counselor registers as the COR

EXTENDING CALLINGS1911 85 Worthy adults wheth-er members of the Church or not may be called to serve as Scouting leaders A current membership record of each member called to serve in Scouting should be in the local unit All adult Scouting leaders must be properly registered and complete Youth Protection Training before beginning their service

AARONIC PRIESTHOOD QUORUM LEADERS8134 The bishop usually appoints the quorum president or one of his assistants in the priests quorum to serve as the youth leader of the Scouting program However he may appoint other young men as youth Scout leaders 8134 Where there are few young men a Scout troop may be organized to serve multiple wards and branches or in some instances an entire stake or district

YOUTH LEADERSHIP52 Scouting is part of the deacons teachers and priests quorum presi-dencyrsquos responsibilities Planning for Scouting activities should be done at presidency meetings and in the Scouting unit leadership meetings Sunday quorum meetings should not become Scout planning sessionsEach Scouting unit should be led by a young man who is nominated by the bishopric and sustained by the quorum members For Scouting purposes this constitutes an election This leader is usually the quorum president or an assistant in the priests quorum but may be another worthy young man whether a member of the Church or not Other young man leaders of the Scouting units are nominated by the quorum presidency approved by the bishopric and sustained by the quorum members See page 14


39

Stake Ward Quorum

HIGH COUNCILOR

32 The stake presidency may assign high councilors with assignments relating to the Aaronic Priesthood and Primary to meet as an Aaronic Priesthood committee to discuss Scouting-related matters (see Handbook 2 1532) See page 4

STAKE YOUNG MEN PRESIDENCY33 The stake Young Men presiden-cy under the direction of the stake presidency conducts training and coordinates support for the indi-vidual Aaronic Priesthood Scouting programs in each ward They orient newly called ward Young Men presidencies and provide ongoing instruction and encouragement (See Handbook 2 1541)

STAKE PRIMARY PRESIDENCY34 The stake Primary presidency under the direction of the stake presidency coordinates support for the individual Scouting programs in each ward Primary organization They orient newly called ward Primary presidencies and provide ongoing instruction and encour-agement

For more information on stake Young Men and Primary presiden-cies serving as Unit Commissioners see 35 on page 41

WARD YOUNG MEN PRESIDENCY834 Where Scouting is authorized by the Church members of the Young Men presidency are general-ly called to serve as Scout leaders but they may be called to serve as assistant Scout leaders (see 8134)

SCOUT LEADERS836 Where Scouting is authorized by the Church assistant quorum advisers are generally called to serve as assistant Scout leaders but they may be called to serve as Scout leaders (see 8134)1153 The childrenrsquos Primary teachers may serve as Scout lead-ers or the bishopric may call others to serve as Scout leaders Leaders ensure that Scouting activities follow the guidelines in 1181 and in chapter 13

SCOUT COMMITTEES8134 43 The bishopric orga-nizes ward Scouting committees to ensure that Scouting functions properly as a supporting activity for Aaronic Priesthood quorums The bishopric calls several capable adults (including fathers and mothers of boys and young men) to serve as committee members One of the committee members is called to serve as the chair Qualified adultswhether members of the Church or not may serve on these committees Each committee should include a member of the bishopric See page 23

The quorum presidency with help from their quorum adviser(s) meets to correlate each Scouting activity with other quorum activi-ties The president presides at and conducts the meeting If another young man is called to be the youth Scouting leader the president should invite him to conduct the Scouting portion of the meeting and show support for his leader-ship Quorum advisers attend this meeting to provide adult support and direction to those who preside over the meetingAll Scouting meetings should open and close with prayer and may include an inspirational message by the adult unit leader (such as a Scoutmasterrsquos Minute) See page 128173 815 Young men and boys of other faiths who agree to abide by Church standards should be welcomed and encouraged to participate in Scouting activities Expenses for their participation are paid in the same manner as for other youth Voluntary contributions from their families may be accepted and handled in accordance with Church policy893 Where Scouting is authorized by the Church quorum presidency meeting may be used to make plans for the quorumrsquos Scouting unit If youth and adult Scouting leaders are not already present they may be invited into the meeting for this discussion

40

41

7 Scout TrainingStake Ward

22 In cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America the Church holds an optional Priesthood Leadership Conference on Scouting at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron New Mexico This weeklong course for stake presidency members emphasizes the priesthood basis for Scouting in Church units and teaches how Scouting can be used to reinforce priesthood purposes and gospel principles21 33 35 Stake Young Men and Primary presiden-cies under the direction of the stake presidency also provide ongoing training and support for ward Young Men Primary and Scouting leaders35 Unit Commissioners serve as resources to help Scout units succeed throughout the stake Each Cub pack Scout troop Varsity team and Venturing crew should be served by a Unit Commissioner Members of the stake Young Men presidency serve as Unit Com-missioners The stake presidency may also designate members of the stake Primary presidency or other stake members as Unit Commissioners as long as this assignment will not overburden these members Unit Commissioners have the following responsibilities bull Register with BSA and receive required trainingbull Learn about Scout policies procedures and opportu-

nitiesbull Establish a close relationship with adult Scout

leaders in wards and interact with them regularlybull Provide initial orientation ongoing support and

instruction for all Scout units in the stakebull Inform Scout units of training opportunities health

and safety issues and activities in the stake district and the council

bull Provide meaningful communication between Scout units and the stake or district This can be done at roundtable meetings stake leadership meetings or any other time

8134 All adult Scout leaders should register before they begin their service and should receive proper training in their responsibilities In the United States registered adult leaders receive liability protection from the Boy Scouts of America1153 The Primary presidency ensures that all boys ages 8 through 11 are registered in the Scout program and that all Scout leaders are registered and receive proper training For more information about Scouting including guidelines for planning annual day camps see the Churchrsquos Scouting Handbook and the Day Camp Guide for Eleven-Year-Old Scouts20 Young Men and Primary leaders who are called to Scouting responsibilities should receive training in Scouting principles policies and procedures as used by the Church Trained Scout leaders who understand and live the gospel understand priesthood governance and understand the Scouting program are better able to serve young men and boys involved in Scouting activities Accordingly adult leaders are considered trained when they complete the following trainingbull Youth Protection (available online to be completed

before service with youth begins and repeated every two years)

bull Position-Specific Training for Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Varsity and Venturing or Troop Committee Challenge for troop committee members

bull Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills for Boy Scout Varsity and Venturing leaders (offered by local BSA districts and councils)


42

8 Scouting in Primary Stake Ward Ward Primary

STAKE PRESIDENT1512 The stake president as-signs his counselors to oversee the other stake auxiliary organizations Young Men (including Scouting where authorized) Young Women Primary and Sunday School These counselors ensure that members of stake auxiliary presidencies are instructed in their duties

STAKE HIGH COUNCILOR34 The high councilor assigned to the Primary informs the stake Primary presidency of training op-portunities and helps them provide support and assistance to the ward Primary organizations

STAKE PRIMARY PRESIDENCY34 The stake Primary presidency under the direction of the stake presidency coordinates support for the individual Scouting programs in each ward Primary organiza-tion They orient newly called ward Primary presidencies and provide ongoing instruction and encouragement They help ward Primary presidencies understand Church Scouting policies and how the Scouting and Faith in God programs work together They help plan day camps when needed See Handbook 2 1153 for additional information

BISHOPRIC62 In consultation with the ward Primary presidency and the eleven-year-old Scouts leader the bishopric appoints one of the boys to serve as the patrol leader He may meet occasionally with the older troop leaders when they plan events that will include the eleven-year-old patrol1121 Responsibilities of the counselor assigned to oversee the ward Primary include directing the planning of the Priesthood Preview and overseeing Scouting for boys ages 8 through 11 See page 201155 A member of the bishopric conducts the Priesthood Preview and at least one member of the Primary presidency attends Other leaders including members of the deacons quorum presidency and Young Men presidency may also attend See page 20

WARD PRIMARY PRESIDENCY65 The ward Primary presidency under the direction of a counselor in the bishopric has responsibility for Scouting for eight- nine- ten- and eleven-year-old boys A mem-ber of the presidency is responsible to see that Scouting is organized appropriatelyThe presidency member should1 Register with Boy Scouts of

America receive BSA training serve on the appropriate ward Scouting committee and ensure that Church policies are followed

PURPOSE OF SCOUTING 11 Priesthood and Primary Scout-ing can help young men and boys enhance close relationships with their families and the Church while developing strong and desirable traits of character citizenship and physical and mental fitness Under priesthood leadership Scouting can complement the efforts of Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Primary classes in building testimonies in young men and boys Scouting under Church sponsorship should become an extension of the home Primary classes and Aaronic Priest-hood quorums Scouting functions as part of the Churchrsquos activity program for boys and young men62 Scouting prepares eleven-year-old boys to receive the Aaronic Priesthood and transition into the deacons quorum and Young Men program Scouting can help them increase in confidence testimony brotherhood and understanding of Aaronic Priesthood duties The eleven-year-old boy will need to establish good relationships with his peers the deacons quorum presidency and his leaders


43

Stake Ward Ward Primary

The stake Primary presidency may register with BSA as Unit Commis-sioners or the stake presidency may designate other members of the stake to serve as Unit Commissioners under the direction of the stake Primary presidency In making this assignment the stake presidency should be careful not to overburden members who have other obligations Unit Commissioners function as liaisons to the Cub Scout program and the 11-year-old Scouting program in each ward (see 35) The high councilor assigned to the Primary informs the stake Primary presidency of training opportu-nities and helps them provide support and assistance to the ward Primary organizations

STAKE AARONIC PRIESTHOOD COMMITTEE32 The stake presidency may assign high councilors with assignments relating to the Aaronic Priesthood and Primary to meet as an Aaronic Priesthood committee to discuss Scouting-related matters (see Handbook 2 1532)

2 Coordinate Scouting with the Faith in God program

3 Encourage leaders to attend Scout training

4 Visit Scout meetings and activities

5 Help plan day camps See page 181153 65 The Primary presi-dency ensures that all boys ages 8 through 11 are registered in the Scout program and that all Scout leaders are registered and receive proper training

SCOUT LEADERS1126 If a ward Primary holds Scouting activities for children ages 8 through 11 the activities may be planned and conducted by the teachers of these children or by other leaders the bishopric calls to fulfill these responsibilities (see 1152 and 1153)

SCOUT COMMITTEES43 When more than one Scouting committee exists in the ward members of the Primary presidency should be assigned as follows (1) the member responsible for the eleven-year-old boys serves on the Boy Scout troop committee and (2) the member responsible for eight- nine- and ten-year-old Scouting serves on the Cub Scout pack committee

FAITH IN GOD 60 In Primary the Faith in God program should be coordinated with Scouting to lay a foundation that prepares a boy to keep his baptismal covenants better serve his family and receive the priesthood Scouting supports boys and their families by giving them an additional opportunity to put into practice the gospel principles they learn at home and in Primary Parental involvement and help is a key to success in this program See pages 18 2065 A member of the ward Primary presidency should coordinate Scouting with the Faith in God program See pages 18 201153 To maintain a gospel focus in Scout activities leaders use the Faith in God for Boys guidebook as one of their resources As boys fulfill requirements in the guide-book they also qualify for religious awards in Scouting See pages 18 201151 The Faith in God program helps boys ages 8 through 11 live gospel principles develop testimo-nies and prepare to be righteous Aaronic Priesthood holdersThe ward Primary president ensures that each boy who reaches age 8 receives a copy of Faith in God for Boys She helps parents understand that they can use these guidebooks as resources for activities with individual children and with the entire family See page 20

44

Stake

STAKE PRESIDENCY8151 1512 1161bull Oversee the Aaronic Priesthood in the stakebull Instruct bishops in their duty to preside over the Aaronic Priesthood in their wardsbull The stake president assigns his counselors to oversee Young Men Primary and

Scouting in the stake and ensures that they are instructed in their duties

31bull Sees that Scouting is organized and functioning in each ward in the stake

HIGH COUNCILORS153 1531 1532bull Help oversee the work of the Church in the stake under the direction

of the stake presidencybull The stake presidency assigns high councilors to work with the

stake auxiliaries

32bull High councilors with assignments relating to the Aaronic Priesthood and

Primary meet as an Aaronic Priesthood committee to discuss Scouting- related matters

STAKE YOUNG MEN AND PRIMARY PRESIDENCIES1541 18311bull Assist the stake presidency to instruct and support ward Young Men and

Primary presidenciesbull Orient newly called ward Young Men and Primary presidencies and provide

ongoing encouragement support and instructionbull Periodically visit ward meetings and classes as arranged with ward leaders

21 33 34 35bull Under the direction of the stake presidency coordinate support for the individual

Aaronic Priesthood Scouting programs in each wardbull Members of the stake Young Men presidency serve as unit commissioners Mem-

bers of the stake Primary presidency and other members of the stake may also be designated as unit commissioners Unit commissioners provide initial orientation ongoing support and instruction for all Scouting units in the stake

Church Handbook References RedndashHandbook 2 GreenndashScouting Handbook

Overseeing the Aaronic Priesthood Primary and Scouting

45

Ward

BISHOPRIC (PRESIDENCY OF THE AARONIC PRIESTHOOD)831 8134bull Oversee the Aaronic Priesthood quorums in the wardbull The bishop assigns his counselors to oversee the ward Young Men and Primary

41bull The bishop is registered and serves as the executive officer for Scouting units

chartered by the wardbull The bishop provides general direction for Scouting in the ward and ensures that it is

properly organized and functioningbull The bishoprsquos counselors help the bishop by overseeing the Scouting programs for 8- 9- 10- and 11-year-old boys

and Aaronic Priesthood quorumsbull The bishop assigns a counselor to serve as the wardrsquos representative to the local Scouting district and council and is

registersed as the chartered organization representative (COR)

WARD YOUNG MEN AND PRIMARY PRESIDENCIES834 1541 1122bull Work under the direction of the bishopric bull Receive orientation and ongoing support from the stake Young Men and

Primary presidenciesbull Teach other Young Men and Primary leaders their dutiesbull Meet regularly with the counselor in the bishopric who oversees the Young Men

or Primary organizationbull Bishops may request additional instruction from stake Young Men and

Primary presidencies

20 51 65bull Generally Aaronic Priesthood quorum advisers (ward Young Men presidency)

serve as the adult leaders to the Scouting units in the wardbull The ward Primary presidency under the direction of a counselor in the bishopric

has responsibility for Scouting for 8- 9- 10- and 11-year-old boysbull A member of the Primary presidency is responsible to see that Scouting is

organized appropriately


PDF Overseeing the Aaronic Priesthood Primary and Scouting

46

Strengthening Young Men through Quorums

Bishopric Interviews831 Bishop and His Counselors

The bishop or an assigned counselor interviews the deacons quorum president the teachers quorum president and the priests quorum assistants regularly In these interviews the bishopric member and the quorum leader discuss the progress of individual quorum members and the progress of the quorum as a whole

Quorum Presidency Meeting893 Quorum Presidency Meeting

Each quorum presidency holds a presidency meeting regularly The bishop regularly attends and presides over the priests quorum presidency meeting and one of his assistants conducts it The deacons quorum president and teachers quorum president conduct their presidency meetings and they preside unless a member of the bishopric attends Quorum advisers and secretaries also attend these meetings Secretar-ies take notes and keep track of assignmentsThe agenda may include the following items1 Plan ways to strengthen quorum members

including new members and less-active members Also plan ways to fellowship young men of other faiths

2 Read and discuss scripture passages and instructions from Church leaders that relate to the responsibilities of priesthood leaders

3 Plan to visit quorum members4 Discuss ways to help each young man have

success in the Duty to God program5 Plan quorum meetings and activities6 Consider items to discuss in bishopric youth

committee meeting7 Receive leadership training from bishopric

members or advisers

Video Effective Aaronic Priesthood Presidency and Quorum Meetings

PDF Strengthening Young Men through Quorums

Video Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Meeting

Video Aaronic Priesthood Presidency Meeting

47


Young Man813 Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood

Young men are in a time of preparation and personal spiritual growth Accordingly parents and the bishopric and other Aaronic Priesthood leaders help each young man to1 Become converted to the gospel of Jesus

Christ and live by its teachings2 Serve faithfully in priesthood callings and

fulfill the responsibilities of priesthood offices

3 Give meaningful service4 Prepare and live worthily to receive the

Melchizedek Priesthood and temple ordinances

5 Prepare to serve an honorable full-time mission

6 Obtain as much education as possible7 Prepare to become a worthy husband and father8 Give proper respect to women girls and childrenParents and leaders help young men accom-plish these objectives in family home evenings family scripture study meetings activities and interviews and by encouraging them to participate in the Duty to God program

Quorum Meetings and Activities811 Sunday Quorum Meetings

The purposes of quorum meetings are to con-duct quorum business learn priesthood duties and study the gospel of Jesus Christ Quorum leaders and advisers prayerfully plan the meetings to accomplish these purposes They encourage quorum members to bring their personal copies of the scriptures where possible As needed for individual lessons leaders may also ask young men to bring other Church- approved resources813 Activities

Quorum leaders and quorum advisers plan activities based on the needs and interests of quorum members They make a special effort to reach out to all young men including those who have recently joined the Church and those who are less active Activities may help young men accomplish their goals in the Duty to God program Quorum leaders should participate as much as possible in planning and carrying out activities Plans for quorum activities should be approved by a member of the bishopric

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LDS-BSA Relationships Committee

Purposes

1 Provide boys and young men a quality Scouting experience blessed with priesthood oversight

2 Strengthen working relationships between the Church and Scout councils 3 Collaborate with the BSA council and executive board including key community

faith-based business and education organizations4 Provide counsel regarding policies procedures budgets calendars and training

Resolve issues and concerns 5 Encourage participation in and support of the BSA council

LDS-BSA Relationships

Committee

Area Seventy or designated stake president as chair

Members of stake presidencies within the local BSA council

BSA executive as adviser

BSA Council and Executive

Board

Key community faith-based

business and education organizations

Possible organization of an LDS-BSA Relationships Committee

Relationships

PDF LDS-BSA Relationships Committee

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The Philmont Hymn

1 Silver on the sage Starlit skies above Aspen covered hills Country that I love

Philmont herersquos to thee Scouting paradise Out in Godrsquos country Tonight

2 Wind in whispering pines Eagle soaring high Purple mountains rise Against an azure sky


Rise Up O Men of God

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Aaronic Priesthood Website

Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website

Interactive Duty to God

For the Strength of Youth

Training Resources

ldsorgserviceserving-in-the-churchaaronic-priesthood Resources for adult leaders and advisers who serve young men in the Aaronic Priesthood

ldsorgyouthactivities A new resource to assist youth and youth leaders in planning activities

DutytoGodldsorg Interactive site for young men to capture their experiences related to Duty to God

ldsorgyouth Timely and engaging resources (including music and videos) for youth

ldsorgyouthlearn Interactive website for Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies and advisers

scoutingldsorg Guidelines and policies for Scouting programs in the Church

ldsorghandbookhandbook-2-administering-the-church Guide for members of ward and stake councils

standardsldsorg The complete For the Strength of Youth booklet as well as engaging videos and articles

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Scouting Page on LDSorg

Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials

Little Philmont Materials

Adult Scout Training

On My Honor Award

scoutingldsorg Comprehensive collection of Scouting resources for leaders

scoutingldsorg Cub Scout resources for Primary leaders

philmontldsorg Helpful materials related to hosting a Little Philmont

scoutingldsorg Requirements for the LDS religious award for Boy Scouts

scoutingldsorg Description of training required for members and others serving in Scouting positions

scoutingldsorg Venture Scout resources for leaders of priest-age young men

scoutingldsorg Varsity Scout resources for leaders of teacher-age young men

scoutingldsorg Scouting resources for leaders of deacon-age young men

Training Resources

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Mormon Messages for Youth

Strength of Youth Videos 2014

Aaronic Priesthood Instructional Media

Shepherds Who Made All the Difference

A Family Legacy of Scouting

Daytonrsquos Legs

Aaronic Priesthood Anthem

Fulfilling Your Duty to God

philmontldsorg Instructional media for Aaronic Priesthood leaders and advisers

philmontldsorg A young man talks about being rescued by wonderful shepherds in his life

Training Resources

ldsorgyouthvideo Media with inspiring messages for youth

ldsorgyouththeme2014 Media featuring music and videos emphasizing the 2014 Mutual theme

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philmontldsorg An inspiring anthem portrays priesthood holders fulfilling their duties

philmontldsorg Aaronic Priesthood young men explain how they fulfill their duty to God

philmontldsorg A family shares how they have been blessed by the Scouting program

philmontldsorg A 13-year-old boy participates in a triathlon with his friend who has cerebral palsy

Aaronic Priesthood

Instructional Media

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Philmont Faculty and Staff

Young Men General Presidency

Young Men General Board Primary General Board

BSA Professional Staff

Primary General Presidency

Larry M GibsonFirst Counselor

David L BeckPresident

Jean A StevensFirst Counselor

Rosemary M WixomPresident

Cheryl A EsplinSecond Counselor

Ron L Andersen M Winston Egan

Randall L Ridd Second Counselor

Mary R Durham Renee S HillAdmin Manager

Charles L Cutler Mark J Pendleton

Bob MersereauDirector Office of theChief Scout Executive

F Lynn DeBryExecutive Secretary

Stephen L HallAdmin Manager

Young Men Staff

Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA

Relationships Director

Church-Service Missionaries

Gary S and Laura Dollar

Scott and Connie Kumpf

Wayne R and Roma Bishop Larry and Paula Call

Grant and Jackie Davis

Mark and Dana Wiest Kimball and Betty Wirig

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Philmont Schedule

DAY 1 mdash SATURDAY

200 pm Check in Maxwell

300 pm Trekkers meet Greensward

445 pm Mountain trek orientation and send-off Greensward

530 pm DINNER Shift 1 Dining Halls


715 pm Opening programmdashall Program Bowl

830 pm Leaders and teachers meet Program Bowl

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Philmont Schedule (continued)

DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY

630 am Choir practice Assembly Hall

645 am BREAKFAST Shift 1 Dining Halls


Church Services

900ndash950 am Melchizedek Priesthood meeting Front Lawn

Relief Society meeting Assembly Hall

Aaronic Priesthood meeting Buster Brown

Young Women meeting Buster Brown

900ndash1040 am Primary meeting Greensward Beaubien

Nursery-age children remain with parents

1000ndash1030 am Adult Gospel Doctrine classes Assembly Hall

Front Lawn1000ndash1040 am Youth Sunday School classes Front Lawn

1050ndash1200 Sacrament meeting Assembly Hall

1215 pm Broncos and Prospectors meet Front Lawn

1230 pm LUNCH Shift 1 Dining Halls


200 pm Family time

430 pm Flag ceremony orientation Flagpole Area



700 pm Adult fireside Assembly Hall

815 pm Youth fireside Assembly Hall

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DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

600 am WalkRun Bulletin Board




815 am Flag ceremony Flagpole

830ndash1120 am Children and youth programs Greensward

845ndash1000 am Wivesrsquo orientationpictures Buster Brown

845ndash1000 am Topic 1 Assembly Hall

1000 am Group pictures Front Lawn

1015ndash1115 am Womenrsquos meeting ldquoStrengthening Boys and Young Menrdquo Assembly Hall

1030ndash1130 am Group A ndash Topic 2 Miranda

Group B ndash Topic 3 Buster Brown

Group C ndash Topic 4 Beaubien

1130 am LUNCH Shift 1 Dining Halls

11351215 Best Practices ldquoCome Follow Merdquo (2 sessions optional) Buster Brown


115ndash440 pm Family programs

115ndash215 pm Topic 5 Assembly Hall

230ndash330 pm Group C ndash Topic 2 Miranda

Group A ndash Topic 3 Buster Brown

Group B ndash Topic 4 Beaubien

340ndash440 pm Group B ndash Topic 2 Miranda

Group C ndash Topic 3 Buster Brown

Group A ndash Topic 4 Beaubien

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440 pm Family time

500 pm Hikersrsquo meeting Assembly Hall



700ndash815 pm Family banner parade and FHE Program Bowl

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DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY



700 am Family photos Handicraft Wagon

715 am BREAKFAST BroncosProspectors Assembly Hall



830ndash1120 am Family programs Greensward

840ndash940 am Group A ndash Topic 6 Buster Brown


Group C ndash Topic 8 Miranda

945ndash1130 am Priesthood leadership session Mountain Camp

1000ndash1115 am Womenrsquos meeting ldquoThe Value of Scouting for Familiesrdquo Assembly Hall


11301215 Best Practices ldquoMissionary Preparationrdquo (2 sessions optional) Buster Brown


100ndash530 pm Family time



700 pm Movie Century of Honor Assembly Hall

730 pm Cracker Barrel and Wanna-Be Band for Families Dining Hall Veranda

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DAY 5 mdash WEDNESDAY







850ndash950 am Group C ndash Topic 6 Buster Brown


Group B ndash Topic 8 Miranda

1000ndash1100 am Group B ndash Topic 6 Buster Brown


Group A ndash Topic 8 Miranda


11301215 Best Practices ldquoReal Growthrdquo (2 sessions optional) Buster Brown


115ndash330 pm Family programs Greensward

115ndash215 pm Group A ndash Topic 9 Buster Brown



130ndash230 pm Womenrsquos meeting with Brother and Sister Beck Assembly Hall

230ndash330 pm Group C ndash Topic 9 Buster Brown



330 pm Family time

500 pm Gather for childrenrsquos parade By Carson Room

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515 pm Childrenrsquos parade Greensward

530 pm DINNER Family barbeque Greensward

600 pm Western night games Greensward

630 pm Villa tours every 15 minutes Gazebo

700ndash900 pm Family western dance Assembly Hall

700 pm Movie Follow Me Boys Buster Brown

The Friendship Knot

61

DAY 6 mdash THURSDAY










950 am Put away tables and chairs Classrooms



1130 am Broncosrsquo and Prospectorsrsquo testimony meeting Front Lawn

11301215 Best Practices ldquoMaking It Happenmdashthe Role of the Stakerdquo (2 sessions optional) Buster Brown


1230ndash115 pm Silverados recognition Villa Rose Garden


130ndash235 pm All adults testimony meetings Various Locations

245ndash330 pm Closing sessionmdashadults Assembly Hall

330 pm Family time

515 pm Trekkers return Flagpole



715 pm Closing programmdashall Program Bowl

845ndash1015 pm Youth dance (ages 14ndash20) Assembly Hall


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DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY

600ndash730 am Continental breakfast and checkout by 900 am

Travel safely

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy loyal helpful friendly courteous kind obedient cheerful thrifty

brave clean and reverent

Scout Slogan

Do a Good Turn Daily

Scout Motto

Be Prepared

BSA Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and

moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law

d

copy 2012 2014 by Intellectual Reserve Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA English approval 513 PD50040083

Cover photograph copy BSA Boy Scouts of America Philmont the Philmont Training Center logo the BSA Universal Emblem the Varsity ldquoVrdquo logo

the Venturing diamond logo the Cub Scout program logo the Little Philmont patch and the Trained Leader patch

are trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America All rights reserved Used with permission

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout Law To help other people at all times To keep myself physically strong

mentally awake and morally straight

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Resources


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Purposes






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Relationships


49

The Philmont Hymn






50


Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

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Young Men Staff

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Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








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Philmont Schedule









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DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


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The Friendship Knot

61





















330 pm Family time







62


DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




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Scout Oath





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p h o n e


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1

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4


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(scoutingldsorg)

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Relationships


49

The Philmont Hymn






50


Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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51


Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

52






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Training Resources



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Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








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Philmont Schedule









55


DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


60








The Friendship Knot

61





















330 pm Family time







62


DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




d





Scout Oath




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1

Table of Contents





2


Learning Objectives





1

3






Resources



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ParentsOther Adults


4


Learning Objectives


Active Learning








2

5





Resources





(scoutingldsorg)

6


Learning Objectives



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needs and interests



Resources


8


Learning Objectives



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9




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10


Learning Objectives



wards and the stake

Active Learning









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Resources


12


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Learning Objectives




Active Learning









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15








Resources




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Active Learning







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17







Resources


18


Learning Objectives




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19





Resources


20


Learning Objectives


the Scout troop

Active Learning











10

21


and effective


Resources


22

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Learning Objectives



Active Learning





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Resources


25






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Learning Objectives






Resources


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Stake Ward Quorum








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stake auxiliaries











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46











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47













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Purposes






Committee





Board




Relationships


49

The Philmont Hymn






50


Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









i



09403_000_Bookletindd 1 11711 1103 AM

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Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

52






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Training Resources



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Young Men Staff

Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








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Philmont Schedule









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DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


60








The Friendship Knot

61





















330 pm Family time







62


DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




d





Scout Oath




1

Table of Contents





2


Learning Objectives





1

3






Resources



God

ParentsOther Adults


4


Learning Objectives


Active Learning








2

5





Resources





(scoutingldsorg)

6


Learning Objectives



Active Learning











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7



needs and interests



Resources


8


Learning Objectives



Active Learning











4

9




apparent obstacles


Resources


10


Learning Objectives



wards and the stake

Active Learning









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11








Resources


12


Learning Objectives




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6

13







Resources



14


Learning Objectives




Active Learning









7

15








Resources




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Active Learning







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Resources


18


Learning Objectives




Active Learning










9

19





Resources


20


Learning Objectives


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Active Learning











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and effective


Resources


22

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Learning Objectives



Active Learning





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Resources


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Learning Objectives






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Stake Ward Quorum








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stake auxiliaries











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47













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Purposes






Committee





Board




Relationships


49

The Philmont Hymn






50


Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

52






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Training Resources



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Young Men Staff

Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








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Philmont Schedule









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DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


60








The Friendship Knot

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330 pm Family time







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DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




d





Scout Oath




2


Learning Objectives





1

3






Resources



God

ParentsOther Adults


4


Learning Objectives


Active Learning








2

5





Resources





(scoutingldsorg)

6


Learning Objectives



Active Learning











3

7



needs and interests



Resources


8


Learning Objectives



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10


Learning Objectives



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Active Learning









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the Scout troop

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Resources


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Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




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Active Learning









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Active Learning










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Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


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Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

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440 pm Family time





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330 pm Family time







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DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




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Scout Oath




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Learning Objectives




Active Learning









7

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Resources




16


Learning Objectives





Active Learning







8

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Active Learning










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Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



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Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

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Philmont Schedule









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DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






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DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























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440 pm Family time





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DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















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330 pm Family time


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The Friendship Knot

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330 pm Family time







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Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




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Scout Oath




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Resources




16


Learning Objectives





Active Learning







8

17







Resources


18


Learning Objectives




Active Learning










9

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Resources


20


Learning Objectives


the Scout troop

Active Learning











10

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Active Learning





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Relationships


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The Philmont Hymn






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Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

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Primary Staff

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Church Services













200 pm Family time






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DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























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440 pm Family time





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DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















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330 pm Family time


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The Friendship Knot

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330 pm Family time







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DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




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Scout Oath




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Learning Objectives





Active Learning







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Resources


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Active Learning










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Active Learning











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Board




Relationships


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The Philmont Hymn






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Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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51


Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

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Instructional Media

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Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








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Philmont Schedule









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Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


60








The Friendship Knot

61





















330 pm Family time







62


DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




d





Scout Oath




17







Resources


18


Learning Objectives




Active Learning










9

19





Resources


20


Learning Objectives


the Scout troop

Active Learning











10

21


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Resources


22

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Active Learning





11


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Resources


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Board




Relationships


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The Philmont Hymn






50


Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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51


Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



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Training Resources

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Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








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Philmont Schedule









55


DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


60








The Friendship Knot

61





















330 pm Family time







62


DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




d





Scout Oath




18


Learning Objectives




Active Learning










9

19





Resources


20


Learning Objectives


the Scout troop

Active Learning











10

21


and effective


Resources


22

23


Learning Objectives



Active Learning





11


24












Resources


25






26

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Resources


28






29

Stake Ward Quorum








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Stake Ward Quorum



32









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Stake Ward Quorum







34












35

Ward Quorum





36












37

Stake Ward Quorum







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Stake Ward Quorum

HIGH COUNCILOR









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Ward

















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Purposes






Committee





Board




Relationships


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The Philmont Hymn






50


Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









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51


Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

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Daytonrsquos Legs





Training Resources



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Instructional Media

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Young Men Staff

Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








54

Philmont Schedule









55


DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


60








The Friendship Knot

61





















330 pm Family time







62


DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




d





Scout Oath




19





Resources


20


Learning Objectives


the Scout troop

Active Learning











10

21


and effective


Resources


22

23


Learning Objectives



Active Learning





11


24












Resources


25






26

27


Learning Objectives






Resources


28






29

Stake Ward Quorum








30






31

Stake Ward Quorum



32









33

Stake Ward Quorum







34












35

Ward Quorum





36












37

Stake Ward Quorum







38









39

Stake Ward Quorum

HIGH COUNCILOR









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41













42










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Stake






stake auxiliaries











45

Ward

















46











members or advisers





47













48


Purposes






Committee





Board




Relationships


49

The Philmont Hymn






50


Handbook 2

Scouting Handbook

Come Follow Me


Youth Website



Training Resources









i



09403_000_Bookletindd 1 11711 1103 AM

51


Cub Scout Materials

Boy Scout Materials

Varsity Materials

Venturing Materials



On My Honor Award









Training Resources

52






Daytonrsquos Legs





Training Resources



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MORMONMESSAGES





Aaronic Priesthood

Instructional Media

53


















Young Men Staff

Robert H Heyn

Primary Staff

Mark FrancisLDS-BSA








54

Philmont Schedule









55


DAY 2 mdash SUNDAY




Church Services













200 pm Family time






56


DAY 3 mdash MONDAY

























57


440 pm Family time





58


DAY 4 mdash TUESDAY





















59


























330 pm Family time


60








The Friendship Knot

61





















330 pm Family time







62


DAY 7 mdash FRIDAY


Travel safely

Scout Law



Scout Slogan


Scout Motto

Be Prepared




d





Scout Oath




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