Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the
office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.
D&C 107:99
The Purpose of Your Calling:
Through your ward outlined Scouting Program, help the assigned young
men in your ward, ages 14 and 15, to build desirable qualities of character,
learn leadership skills, be aware of the responsibilities of citizenship,
develop personal fitness, and help these young men honor their priesthood.To
support the mission of the local BSA Council: It is the mission of the
Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young
people, and other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices during their
lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill
are based on the Scout Oath and Law. 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 Your Stewardship:
Qualifications You Should Develop
1. Ability to work closely with young men.
2. Ability to organize time effectively.
3. Ability to develop leadership and team spirit and follow
the Varsity Program as outlined.
4. A testimony and good relationship with the Lord
Meetings/Activities to attend
1. Weekly Team meetings, and a monthly planning meeting.
2. Monthly ward Key Scout Leaders Meeting.
3. District Round Table each month at
.
4. Committee planning meetings.
(schedule and location)
5. Stake Courts of Honor to receive awards earned.
6. District and Council activities support
7. General church meetings.
8. Appropriate stake YM and YM/YW activities, i.e., Standards
Night, Sports, Stake Dances, etc.
Average amount of time spent in your calling per week: 4-6 hours
Handbooks or supplemental materials available to help you:
Aaronic Priesthood Handbook (LDS), Scouting Handbook (LDS) Boy Scout
Handbook (BSA) Duty to God and Varsity Scout Leader Guidebooks (BSA) On
My Honor Awards.
These materials should be turned over to your successor
or Bishop.