LDS GUIDE FOR CALLING SCOUT LEADERS LET EVERY MAN LEARN HIS DUTY 1
Let us get men who are boy s men; who can appeal to them and inspire them to want to live right; who believe that it is best to be good not good good, but happy, full of life, full of vigor who want them to play and have a clean, wholesome time in life. It pays to live a good life. Scouting can help to emphasize and impress this fact upon the boys of today, the men of tomorrow, and us as men. Can we ignore such a challenge? Are you so busy and self-centered that you cannot take time out to help build a bridge for that boy? Scouting offers us that challenge. It is a tremendous test of leadership, devotion, and courage. Is that nobility within us going to rise up in majesty and answer the call? President Ezra Taft Benson God, Family, Country, pp 214-15 I love the Scouting movement. The promise of the Scout Oath and the twelve points of the Scout Law point young men along the path of being prepared for the 21 st century. They provide a solid and powerful magnetic force toward development of a well-rounded and noteworthy character that counts. If every boy in America knew and observed the Scout Oath, we would do away with most of the jails and prisons in this country. If each of us would live up to those few words, On my honor, I will do my best whether it be in school, whether it be in our social life, whether it be in our business or professional life, if I will do my very best, success and happiness will be mine. President Gordon B. Hinckley Boy Scout Jamboral, Filmore, Utah, 27 September 1996 ACKNOWLEDGMENT We sincerely appreciate the Great Salt Lake City Council, BSA for providing us a copy of their 2 nd Edition guide as a foundation to this work in progress. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I Scouting Organization for LDS Units... 1 Introduction... 3 History of Scouting in the Church... 4 Scouting s Mission... 5 Aims of Scouting... 6 Methods of Scouting... 6 The LDS Scouting Program... 8 LDS Scouting Program Diagram... 10 PART II Responsibility Descriptions (Stewardship Summary)... 11 Introduction... 13 Charter Organization Representative (COR)... 14 Troop/Team/Crew Committee Chairman... 15 Troop/Team/Crew Committee Member... 16 Cub Scout Organization Chart... 17 Cub Pack Committee Chairman... 18 Cub Pack Committee Member... 19 Cubmaster... 20 Assistant Cubmaster... 21 Webelos Den Leader... 22 Cub Scout Den Leader... 23 11-Year Old Leader (Assistant Scoutmaster)... 24 Boy Scout Organization Chart... 25 Scoutmaster... 26 Assistant Scoutmaster... 27 Varsity Organization Chart... 28 Varsity Team Coach... 29 Assistant Varsity Team Coach... 30 Venture Organization Chart... 31 Venturing Crew Advisor... 32 Venturing Crew Associate Advisor... 33 PART III Training Information... 35 Scout Leader Training... 37 i
PART IV Supplemental Materials... 41 Faith in God... 43 Duty to God... 44 Statements by Church Leaders in Support of Scouting... 45 References... 53 Appendix... 55 LDS Scouting Handbook ii
PART I Scouting Organization for LDS Units 1
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INTRODUCTION It has been said, and perhaps rightfully so, that a bishop should be as nervous about calling a youth leader as a man that s caught in a thunder storm with his arms full of lightning rods. Because it is so essential to have the right people for these positions, we have put together this guide to assist you. The general requirements for any Scout leader have been outlined by our General Authorities. From President Ezra Taft Benson we read: Scouting is Church work. It is part of the Church program. Better Scouting makes better priesthood activities. I would like to say this regarding the selection of men to serve in Scouting. Be sure that you select the best boys man. All of us are not gifted in that direction. President Grant said at one time, If the best man in your ward for Scoutmaster is the bishop, then release the bishop and make him Scoutmaster. Now President Grant wasn t advocating the wholesale release of bishops, but he was emphasizing the fact that some men are gifted to lead boys. Sometimes I think there are fewer of that type of men than there are qualified for some other positions in the Church. 1 One reason we have Scouting in the Church is that we need a program which combines boys interests with priesthood performance and purpose. This explains why we need such special men to lead our youth. It also explains why the General Authorities encourage us to call this man to be both quorum advisor and Scout leader. Recently, President Charles W. Dahlquist quoted the teachings of Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone, former Young Men General President: There are four things that are absolutely essential in a great Scout leader. I call them the four T s: 1. TESTIMONY ensure that the leaders of young men are men of character who have a strong testimony of the restored gospel and of the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. TRAINING provide opportunities for each leader to be properly trained, not only by the Church, but by the Boy Scouts of America within the districts and council. 3. TIME it takes time each week to be an effective leader of youth. 4. TENURE it takes time in a calling before the youth build a relationship of trust. Units in the Church with some of the best success have leaders with over 4 year s tenure. NOTE: President Dahlquist likes to spell tenure as t-e-n y-e-a-r. It might be good when a calling is extended to let the individual know they will have this calling long enough to be successful. 3
One last comment about training, again from Elder Featherstone, I do not believe that Scouting is on trial in the Church, but rather it is my firm belief that belief that bishops, ward leaders, advisors, Scoutmasters, Team Coaches and Venture Advisors are on trial. The program will work if they will work and become trained and put into effect the things they have been trained to do. To assist you in introducing the responsibilities and training necessary to have successful Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing leaders, we encourage you to copy the page describing the calling and provide that copy to the individual along with a discussion about the calling when a call is extended. HISTORY OF SCOUTING IN THE CHURCH The Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association (YMMIA) was organized in June of 1875 by Junius F. Wells, under the direction of Brigham Young, to provide spiritual and cultural activities during leisure time for the young men of the Church. Scouting, with its spiritual background and cultural ideals, appealed to Church leaders as an excellent program for boys. The YMMIA thoroughly investigated Scouting in 1911, and, on motion of President Anthony W. Ivins of the YMMIA general superintendency, the MIA Scouts were officially organized. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints formally affiliated with the Scouting movement in the United States in May of 1913 as its first institutional sponsor, and today sponsors more Scouts and Scouting units in the United States than any other organization. Hundreds of thousands of young men are enrolled as Scouts in groups or units sponsored by the Church. The Church adopted Scouting as part of the activity program for Aaronic Priesthood quorums and later for Primary boys ages 8 and older. By providing opportunities for boys and young men to put into practice the gospel lessons they learn in the home and at Church, Scouting programs have supported the priesthood. The Church continues to follow the programs of the Boy Scouts of America to help its young men 12 to 18 years of age as they magnify their callings in the priesthood. Scouting helps young men develop desirable character traits, citizenship, and physical and mental fitness. The Scouting program teaches young men how to rely on themselves, serve and lead others, prepare for emergencies, conserve natural resources, and become actively involved in community, school, and Church service projects. The Young Men general presidency emphasizes that Scouting continues to play a strong role in fulfilling the Aaronic Priesthood objectives of preparing young men for full-time missions, temple blessings, and righteous manhood. The Church and the Boy Scouts of America form a strong, mutually beneficial partnership to teach and train our young men. We have strong affiliations with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA); Scouts Canada; the Scouting Associations of Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain; and other associations in Europe, 4
Asia, South America, and Africa. The vast majority of Latter-day Saint Scouting affiliations, however, are in the western and central United States and Canada. For boys and young men ages 8-18 in the United States, the Church endorses affiliation with BSA Cub Scout packs, Scout troops, Varsity teams, and Venturing crews. These programs are also endorsed for boys and young men overseas who are attached to military bases or other U.S. expatriates who wish their children to have a BSA Scouting experience. We do not endorse or sponsor Tiger Cub or Exploring programs, and inasmuch as the Church sponsors its own Young Women activity programs, we do not sponsor Girl Scout or Venturing programs for girls or young women. Likewise, in Canada the Church sponsors strong Cub Scout, Scout, Rover, and Venturing programs for boys and young men ages 8-18. In November 1998, Scouts Canada adopted a national program of coeducational Scouting, but allowed organizations that have a religious or traditional history of all-male Scout groups to maintain that status. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not sponsor coeducational Scouting in any country where we affiliate with Scouting. 2 SCOUTING S MISSION Mission Statement The Boy Scouts of America Scout Oath 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. 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 physical strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout Law A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Scout Motto Be Prepared. Scout Slogan Do a good turn daily. 5
Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservative-minded. AIMS OF SCOUTING 3 Boy Scouting works toward three aims: Character One is growth in moral strength and character. We may define this as what the boy is himself; his personal qualities, his values, his outlook. Citizenship A second aim is participating citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship means the boy s relationship to others. He comes to learn of his obligations to other people, to the society he lives in, to the government that presides over that society. Fitness A third aim of Boy Scouting is development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness. Fitness includes the body, (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and the emotions (self-control, courage, and self-respect). METHODS OF SCOUTING 4 The methods are designed to accomplish the aims. Thus, it is important that you know and use the methods of Boy Scouting. Other methods are good, but they may bring different results results quite different than we are seeking. Ideals The ideals of Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan. The Scout measures himself against these ideals continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and as he reaches for them he has some control over what he becomes. Show Scout spirit, a requirement for rank advancement, means living up to these ideas. Patrols The patrol method gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating citizenship. It places a certain amount of responsibility on young shoulders and teaches boys how to accept it. The patrol method allows Scouts to act in small groups where they easily can relate to each other. These small groups determine troop activities through their elected representatives. 6
Outdoors Boy Scouting is designed to take place outdoors. It is in the outdoors that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with each other. It is here that the skills and activities practiced at troop meetings come alive with purpose. Being close to nature helps Scouts gain an appreciation for God s handiwork and humankind s place in it. The outdoors is the laboratory for Scouts to learn ecology and practice conservation of nature s resources. Advancement Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps to overcome them through the advancement method. The Scout plans his advancement and, by participating in the troop program, progresses as he overcomes each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help him grow in self-reliance and the ability to help others. Adult Associates Boys learn from the example set by their adult leaders. Troop leadership may be male or female, and association with adults of high character is encouraged at this stage of a young man s development. Personal Growth As Scouts plan their activity and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The Good Turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good Turns for others. There probably is no device so successful in developing a basis for personal growth as the daily Good Turn. The religious emblems program is also a large part of the personal growth method. Frequent conferences with his Scoutmaster help each Scout to determine his growth toward Scouting s aims. Leadership Development Boy Scouting encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of leadership helps a boy accept the leadership roles of others and guides him toward the citizenship aim of Scouting. Uniform The uniform makes the Scout troop visible as a force for good and creates a positive youth image in the community. Boy Scouting is an action program, and wearing the uniform is an action that shows each Scout s commitment to the aims and purposes of Scouting. The uniform gives the Scout identity in a world brotherhood of youth who believe in the same ideals. The uniform is practical attire for Scout activities, and provides a way for Scouts to wear the badges that show what they have accomplished. 7
THE LDS SCOUTING PROGRAM The great benefit of the Scouting program lies in its ability to effectively extend the influence of the Priesthood Quorum beyond the Priesthood Meeting and into the homes and lives of all young men within its charge. Scouting s fundamental strength is in its capacity to breach walls and open doors that improper habits and standards have built and closed against the quorum. Every boy in each of our communities can be reached irrespective of his church standing through one of the four branches of Scouting, as can his mother and father. If properly administered, the Scouting program, in additional to its published goals, can specifically support the Priesthood Quorum, as follows: 1. Extend Priesthood leadership contact into the homes and lives of less active and nonmember boys and their families whose Sunday go to church attitude has currently placed them beyond the Quorum s reach. 2. Strengthen family ties by involving boys and their parents in wholesome activities where the boy is the activity leader. This is particularly true of the Varsity and the Venturing programs. 3. Provide a relaxed atmosphere where Priesthood leaders can effectively build communication paths with boys and their parents. 4. Provide a group identity and a feeling of belonging that is essential to the well being of every young man; better a Pack, a Troop, a Team, or a Crew than a gang. 5. Provide every young man with abundant adult role model opportunities as he begins to bond with people outside his home environment. 6. Provide an effective forum where Priesthood/Scout leaders can teach proper principles to the young men in their charge. 7. Improve church/community relations by involving members and non-members alike in Scouting adult support roles in a positive program everyone believes in. 8. When Scouting is run properly, no other Church program even comes close to productivity involving so many less active and non-member boys and adults. 8
This cross-assignment does two things for the Priesthood/Scouting program: First, with each leader assisting the other, the Priesthood/Scouting programs do not diverge. Both programs complement each other and function as one coordinated program. Second, the Scouting concept of two-deep leadership provides a needed protection for both leaders and youth. Adherence to this policy also provides for a positive experience of shared responsibility for youth leaders. Again from President Benson, Where Scouting is available, please understand that this is not an optional program. Make certain Priesthood leaders in your regions understand this. It is an economically, socially, and spiritually sound program. It builds men of character and spirituality and trains them for citizen and leadership responsibility. Scouting teaches a boy to take care of himself and stand on his own two feet. It is an inspired program for a demanding time. This is that time! 5 9
LDS Scouting Program Institutional Head (Bishop) Charter Representative (Counselor - Bishopric) Chairman-Primary Chairman Bishopric Chairman Bishopric Chairman Bishop (Counselor) (2nd Counselor) (1st Counselor) Pack Troop Team Crew Committee Committee Committee Committee Cubmaster Scoutmaster (YM 2 nd ) Varsity Coach (YM 1 st ) Crew Advisor (YM Pres.) Asst. SM (YM Asst.) Asst. Coach (YM Asst.) Asst. Advisor (YM Asst.) Den Den Den Sr. Patrol Team Crew Ldr Ldr Ldr Leader Captain Presidency Den Den Den Patrol Squad Committee Leader Leader 1. Fitness 2. Outdoor 3. Citizenship Patrol Program Managers: 4. Career 1. Advancement 5. Service 2. High Adventure 6. Social 3. Personal Development 7. Spiritual 4. Service 5. Special Programs/Events 10
PART II Responsibility Descriptions (Stewardship Summary) 11
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INTRODUCTION To assist you in introducing the responsibilities and the necessary training required to have successful Scouting leaders, we encourage you to photocopy the particular sheet that applies to a call and give it to the person receiving the call. It is suggested that called leaders should have copies of all positions that fall under their stewardship. In addition, each Scout Leader should obtain the green LDS Scouting Handbook. A copy can also be found in the Appendix. The following leader handbooks should be made available to the leaders in each respective organization and are available at your local Scout Service Center: Cub Scout Leader Book Scoutmaster Handbook Varsity Scout Leader Guide Book Venturing Leader Manual Once the call has been extended and accepted, the next step is to notify the District leader over that organization about the change and assist in making the appropriate training available. 13
Charter Organization Representative (COR) Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Help the young men in your ward (ages 8 to 18) achieve the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood, Primary, and Scouting. Ensure appropriate adult leaders are called to serve. Guidelines of this stewardship: Provide direct contact between the Scouting units and the chartered organization (ward). Serve as a member of the District Committee and a voting member at large of the council. Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader and wear a full uniform. Encourage all Scouting leaders to become fully trained for their calling. Cultivate Scouting leaders and promote well-planned unit programs. Encourage recognition of leaders, youth advancement, and regular outdoor activities. Organize units for all available young men appropriate to their age groups. Ensure efforts for on-time charter renewal each year. Encourage unit committees to hold meetings and to support Scouting program efforts. Oversee financial needs and expenses per Church guidelines. Encourage all adult leaders and Scouts to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all of the boys and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Encourage integration of Faith in God and Duty to God requirements into Scouting efforts. Meetings to hold: Monthly ward Key Scout Leader Meeting Meetings to attend: Monthly District Meeting Regularly attend Scouting meetings and activities including: Cub Pack meetings, Court of Honors, campouts, etc. Training to receive: Study all Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Fast Start for all Scouting families at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Complete online Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Basic Training for all Scouting families and for Charter Organization Reps. Participate in other training opportunities including Wood Badge. Expectations: Ensure all ward Scouting efforts are meeting the standards of the Church and the BSA. Ensure adequate leadership is in place to comply with two-deep leadership requirements. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 14
Troop/Team/Crew Committee Chairman Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Help the young men in your ward (ages 11 to 18) achieve the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood through the outlined Scouting program(s) you are called to support. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Obtain a working knowledge of the Scouting programs you are working with. Learn how you can support your assigned Scouting group through committee assignments. Assist the unit to run a Quality Award program. Promote proper wearing of the uniform and insignia. Get to know the young men and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Assist the unit leaders to implement a successful program with related activities. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Work closely with Committee members and delegate appropriate assignments. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Organize and conduct regular committee meetings. Meetings to attend: Monthly Key Scout Leaders meeting. Monthly District Roundtable (when applicable). Training to receive: Read leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Basic Training for all Scouting group(s) you are working with. Participate in other training opportunities including Wood Badge. Expectations: Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Scouting efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 15
Troop/Team/Crew Committee Member Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Help the young men in your ward (ages 11 to 18) achieve the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood through the outlined Scouting program(s) you are called to support. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Obtain a working knowledge of the Scouting programs you are working with. Learn how you can support your assigned Scouting group through committee assignments. Assist the unit to run a Quality Award program. Promote proper wearing of the uniform and insignia. Get to know the young men and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Assist the unit leaders to implement a successful program with related activities. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Work closely with the Committee Chairman. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to attend: Regular Committee meeting. Monthly District Roundtable (when applicable). Training to receive: Read leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Basic Training for all Scouting group(s) you are working with. Participate in other training opportunities including Wood Badge. Expectations: Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Scouting efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 16
CUB SCOUTS Zone Commissioner (Counselor-Stake Presidency) Unit Commissioner (Counselor-Stake Primary) Institutional Head (Bishop) Ward Primary Presidency (Counselor) Scout Leader 11-Year Olds Cubmaster Den Den Den Leader Leader Leader 17
Cub Pack Committee Chairman Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood. Methods of Cub Scouting: Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den, ideals (Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute), uniform activities. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout and Webelos programs. Coordinate and manage the various committee functions with other committee members: Finance, Membership, Advancement, Training, Outings, etc. Promote proper wearing of the uniform and insignia. Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Assist the Cubmaster to implement a successful Pack program with related activities. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Work closely with the Cubmaster. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Regular Pack Committee Meeting. Meetings to attend: Monthly ward Key Scout Leaders Meeting. Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting. Monthly Pack meeting as requested or required. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Cub Scout Leader Handbook and related printed materials. Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Cub Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings or have an informed and prepared representative attend. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 18
Cub Pack Committee Member Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood. Methods of Cub Scouting: Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den, ideals (Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute), uniform activities. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout and Webelos programs. Fulfill one or more committee functions with related duties as requested which include: Finance, Membership, Advancement, Training, Outings, etc. Promote proper wearing of the uniform and insignia. Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Assist the Cubmaster to implement a successful Pack program with related activities. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Work closely with the Pack Committee Chairman. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to attend: Regular Pack Committee Meeting. Monthly Pack meeting as requested or required. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Cub Scout Leader Handbook and related printed materials. Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Cub Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 19
Cubmaster Training to receive: Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood. Methods of Cub Scouting: Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den, ideals (Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute), uniform activities. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Cub Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia. Encourage all leaders and Cubs to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Supervise a successful advancement program. Implement the outlined Cub Scout program. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Work closely with the Pack Committee Chairman. Integrate Faith in God requirements into Pack efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: A monthly Pack leaders planning meeting. An activity-filled monthly Pack Meeting. Meetings to attend: Monthly ward Key Scout Leaders Meeting. Regular Pack Committee meeting. Monthly District Roundtable. Read Cub Scout Leader Handbook and related printed materials. Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Cub Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings or have an informed and prepared representative attend. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 20
Assistant Cubmaster Training to receive: Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood. Methods of Cub Scouting: Home and neighborhood centered efforts, family involvement, advancement plan, den, ideals (Cub Scout Promise, Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Sign, Handshake, Motto, Salute), uniform activities. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Cub Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia. Encourage all leaders and Cubs to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all Cub Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Prepare to back-up the Cubmaster as needed. Help provide two-deep leadership as needed with den and Pack meetings/activities. Implement the outlined Cub Scout program. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Work closely with the Pack Committee Chairman. Integrate Faith in God requirements into Pack efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Assist with monthly Pack meeting. Meetings to attend: Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting. Monthly District Roundtable. Read Cub Scout Leader Handbook and related printed materials. Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Cub Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings or have an informed and prepared representative attend. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 21
Webelos Den Leader Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Webelos Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia. Encourage Webelos to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all Webelos Scouts and their families encourage involvement. Develop a working relationship with 11-year old Scout leader to help boys transition to Scouting. Supervise a successful advancement program for Webelos badge and Arrow of Light. Implement the outlined Webelos Scout program. Coordinate den participation at the monthly Pack meeting. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Work closely with the Cubmaster and Cub Committee. Integrate Faith in God requirements into den efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Weekly Webelos den meeting. Meetings to attend: Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting. Monthly Pack meeting. Monthly District Roundtable Training to receive: Read Cub Scout/Webelos Leader Handbook and related printed materials. Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Cub Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend specified leadership meetings. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 22
Cub Scout Den Leader Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Character development, spiritual growth, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, family understanding, respectful relations, personal achievement, friendly service, fun and adventure, preparation for Boy Scouting, preparing to receive Aaronic Priesthood. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Cub Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia. Encourage Cub Scouts to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all Wolf/Bear Cub Scouts and their families encourage involvement. Supervise a successful advancement program for Webelos badge and Arrow of Light. Implement the outlined Cub Scout program. Coordinate den participation at the monthly Pack meeting. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA. Ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Work closely with the Cubmaster and Cub Committee. Integrate Faith in God requirements into den efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Weekly den meeting. Meetings to attend: Monthly Pack leaders planning meeting. Monthly Pack meeting. Monthly District Roundtable Training to receive: Read Cub Scout/Webelos Leader Handbook and related printed materials. Complete online Cub Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Cub Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities Cub Scout Pow Wow, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend specified leadership meetings. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on your role in Pack efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 23
11-Year Old Scout Leader (Assistant Scoutmaster) Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law in young people and prepare them to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime. The aims of Scouting are to develop in youth (1) a strong ethical character, (2) an active, participating citizenship, including leadership ability, and (3) personal fitness: physical, mental, emotional, and moral. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Boy Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia. Encourage all leaders and boys to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all 11-Year Old Scouts and their families and encourage involvement. Begin developing leadership capabilities in youth leaders. Plan a program with balanced activities and a strong advancement focus. Include regular outdoor activities to accomplish timely advancement. Participate in District and Council activities to add depth and variety to the program. Follow Church/BSA safety guidelines and file appropriate tour permits as required. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA and ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Meet regularly with boy leaders to prepare them to lead. Effective weekly meetings/activities. Court of Honor as needed (at least monthly). Meetings to attend: Monthly ward Key Scout Leader meeting. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Boy Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Boy Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Boy Scout Basic Training and Outdoors Leadership Skills. Participate in other training opportunities University of Scouting, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings as invited. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on achievement and efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 24
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Scoutmaster Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law in young people and prepare them to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime. The aims of Scouting are to develop in youth (1) a strong ethical character, (2) an active, participating citizenship, including leadership ability, and (3) personal fitness: physical, mental, emotional, and moral. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Boy Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia. Encourage all leaders and boys to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all Boy Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Be a shadow leader to the young men helping them develop their leadership skills. Plan a program with balanced activities and a strong advancement focus. Include regular outdoor activities and overnight camps, plus a weeklong summer camp. Plan activities with a priesthood purpose. Participate in District and Council activities to add depth and variety to the program. Follow Church/BSA safety guidelines and file appropriate tour permits as required. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA and ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Integrate On My Honor and Duty to God requirements into troop efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Meet regularly with boy leaders to prepare them to lead. Weekly troop planning meeting (adult and boy leaders). Effective troop meetings (2 to 3 times per month). Court of Honor as needed (at least quarterly). Meetings to attend: Monthly ward Key Scout Leaders meeting. Regular Troop Committee meeting. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Boy Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Boy Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Boy Scout Basic Training and Outdoors Leadership Skills. Participate in other training opportunities University of Scouting, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings or have an informed and prepared representative attend. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on troop achievement and efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 26
Assistant Scoutmaster Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law in young people and prepare them to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime. The aims of Scouting are to develop in youth (1) a strong ethical character, (2) an active, participating citizenship, including leadership ability, and (3) personal fitness: physical, mental, emotional, and moral. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Boy Scout leader uniform with appropriate insignia. Encourage all leaders and boys to wear the appropriate uniform. Get to know all Boy Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Be a shadow leader to the young men helping them develop their leadership skills. Plan a program with balanced activities and a strong advancement focus. Include regular outdoor activities and overnight camps, plus a weeklong summer camp. Plan activities with a priesthood purpose. Participate in District and Council activities to add depth and variety to the program. Follow Church/BSA safety guidelines and file appropriate tour permits as required. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA and ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Integrate On My Honor and Duty to God requirements into troop efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to attend: Weekly troop planning meeting (adult and boy leaders). Troop meetings (weekly). Court of Honor as needed (at least quarterly). Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Boy Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Boy Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Boy Scout Basic Training and Outdoors Leadership Skills. Participate in other training opportunities University of Scouting, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings when requested as an informed and prepared representative. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on troop achievement and efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 27
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Varsity Team Coach Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law in young people and prepare them to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime. The aims of Scouting are to develop in youth (1) a strong ethical character, (2) an active, participating citizenship, including leadership ability, and (3) personal fitness: physical, mental, emotional, and moral. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Varsity Scout leader uniform and encourage other leaders and boys to wear the uniform with appropriate insignia. Get to know all Varsity Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Be a shadow leader to the young men helping them develop their leadership skills. Ensure a balanced program with activities in all five fields of emphasis. Develop and conduct at least one Varsity High Adventure experience each year. Plan and carry out activities with a priesthood purpose. Participate in District and Council activities to add depth and variety to the program. Follow Church/BSA safety guidelines and file appropriate tour permits as required. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA and ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Integrate Duty to God requirements into team efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Meet regularly with boy leaders to prepare them to lead and then let them lead. Assist the young men to plan and conduct: o Monthly officers meetings for planning (adult and boy leaders). o Weekly Team meetings and activities. Court of Honor, as needed. Meetings to attend: Monthly ward Key Scout Leaders meeting. Regular Varsity Committee Meeting. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Varsity Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Varsity Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Varsity Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities University of Scouting, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings when requested as an informed and prepared representative. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on troop achievement and efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 29
Assistant Varsity Team Coach Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law in young people and prepare them to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime. The aims of Scouting are to develop in youth (1) a strong ethical character, (2) an active, participating citizenship, including leadership ability, and (3) personal fitness: physical, mental, emotional, and moral. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Wear a full Varsity Scout leader uniform and encourage other leaders and boys to wear the uniform with appropriate insignia. Get to know all Varsity Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Be a shadow leader to the young men helping them develop their leadership skills. Ensure a balanced program with activities in all five fields of emphasis. Develop and conduct at least one Varsity High Adventure experience each year. Plan and carry out activities with a priesthood purpose. Participate in District and Council activities to add depth and variety to the program. Follow Church/BSA safety guidelines and file appropriate tour permits as required. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA and ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Integrate Duty to God requirements into team efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to attend: Assist the young men to plan and conduct: o Monthly officers meetings for planning (adult and boy leaders). o Weekly Team meetings and activities. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Varsity Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Varsity Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Varsity Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities University of Scouting, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings when requested as an informed and prepared representative. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on troop achievement and efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 30
VENTURES Zone Commissioner (Counselor-Stake Presidency) Unit Commissioner (Stake YM President or APC-High Council) Institutional Head (Bishop) Crew Advisor (Ward YM President) Assistant Crew Advisor (Advisor to YM-President) 31
Venturing Crew Advisor Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law in young people and prepare them to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime. The aims of Scouting are to develop in youth (1) a strong ethical character, (2) an active, participating citizenship, including leadership ability, and (3) personal fitness: physical, mental, emotional, and moral. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Get to know all Venturing Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Be a shadow leader to the young men helping them develop their leadership skills. Ensure a balanced program with activities in all five fields of emphasis. Develop and conduct at least one Venturing Super Activity experience each year. Plan and carry out activities with a priesthood purpose. Participate in District and Council activities to add depth and variety to the program. Follow Church/BSA safety guidelines and file appropriate tour permits as required. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA and ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Integrate Duty to God requirements into crew efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to hold: Meet regularly with boy leaders to prepare them to lead and then let them lead. Assist the young men to plan and conduct: o Monthly officers meetings for planning (adult and boy leaders). o Weekly Crew meetings and activities. Meetings to attend: Monthly ward Key Scout Leaders meeting. Regular Venturing Committee meeting. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Venturing Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Venturing Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Venturing Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities University of Scouting, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings when requested as an informed and prepared representative. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on troop achievement and efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 32
Venturing Crew Associate Advisor Stewardship Summary Purpose of your calling: Instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law in young people and prepare them to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime. The aims of Scouting are to develop in youth (1) a strong ethical character, (2) an active, participating citizenship, including leadership ability, and (3) personal fitness: physical, mental, emotional, and moral. Guidelines of this stewardship: Register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. Get to know all Venturing Scouts and their families in the ward and encourage involvement. Be a shadow leader to the young men helping them develop their leadership skills. Ensure a balanced program with activities in all five fields of emphasis. Develop and conduct at least one Venturing Super Activity experience each year. Plan and carry out activities with a priesthood purpose. Participate in District and Council activities to add depth and variety to the program. Follow Church/BSA safety guidelines and file appropriate tour permits as required. Maintain standards of the Church and BSA and ensure two-deep leadership at all activities. Integrate Duty to God requirements into crew efforts. Keep it simple, make it fun! Meetings to attend: Assist the young men to plan and conduct: o Monthly officers meetings for planning (adult and boy leaders). o Weekly Crew meetings and activities. Monthly District Roundtable. Training to receive: Read Venturing Scout Leader handbooks and related printed materials. Complete online Venturing Scout Fast Start and Youth Protection Training at www.scouting.org/myscouting. Attend Venturing Scout Basic Training. Participate in other training opportunities University of Scouting, Wood Badge, etc. Expectations: Attend leadership meetings when requested as an informed and prepared representative. Regularly report on your stewardship and share status on troop achievement and efforts. Model excellence through your actions and use example to set the standard for others. 33