Scouting on the Ward Level

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Scouting on the Ward Level

• 2006 Grand Canyon Council
• Pow Wow

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Rick Chappell

• 602-841-8861
• phxchappell_at_cox.net
• www.richardchappell.com

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"In 1913, the Church adapted Scouting as part of
the activity program for Aaronic Priesthood
quorums and later for Primary boyes ages eight
and older. By providing opportunities for boys
and young men to put into practice the gospel
lessons they learn in home or at Church, Scouting
programs have been used to support the Priesthood
. . .Under priesthood leadership, Scouting can
complement the purposes of Aaronic Priesthood
quorums and Primary classes in building
testimonies in boys and young men. Scouting can
help boys and young men love and serve the Savior
and honor their parents.
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Why Cub Scouting

• Lead Me Guide Me laugh Beside Me
• Dont let the technical outweigh the moral.
  Field efficiency, backwoodsmanship, camping,
  hiking, good works, Jamboree comradeship are all
  means, not the end. The end is character
  character with a purpose
• Lord Robert Baden-Powell
• from the LDS Scouting handbook

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How does Scouting meet the mission?

• Fun and Success in Scouting
• Enthusiasm about Boy Scouting
• Priesthood activity
• Good peers
• Eagle
• Staying active
• Good role models

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All of which lead to

• Missions
• Temple marriage
• Worthy contributing church members, good
  citizens and neighbors

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Physical Characteristicsof an LDS Ward

• Add boys advance levels by age, not school year
• No tigers
• Webelos is 1 year You have to plan for Arrow of
  Light
• No overnighters
• No Scout Sundays

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Staffing

• 4 Ts
• Training
• Tenure
• Time
• Testimony
• Vaughn J. Featherstone
• Teamwork is the Hub

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Leader Selection

• Members are called and set apart by Bishopric
• Non-members may be called, but are not sustained
  and set-apart, although they can receive a
  blessing from Bishopric

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Responsibilities

• Bishop
• Each bishop, as president of the Aaronic
  Priesthood, is responsible to help parents teach
  their children and youth to come unto Christ
  through righteous living and through activities
  that teach the concepts of redeeming the dead.
  The bishop is responsible to provide the general
  direction for Scouting and ensure that it is
  properly organized and functioning.

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Responsibilities

• Bishop
• Primary Presidency
• Boy Scouts of America

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Training

• District
• NLE, LST, Roundtable, Safe Swim, Safety Afloat,
  etc.
• Council
• Fast Start, Youth Protection, Pow Wow, Woodbadge,
  etc.
• Stake and Ward level training
• Manuals, Internet, etc

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Financial

• Registration fees paid by Stake
• Boys Life paid by parents
• Fundraisers
• Follow the guidance of your Priesthood Leadership

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Financial

• Program Budgeting
• An effective budget needs a plan
• Awards (part of the program)
• Pack and Den meetings
• Day Camp
• Special events (Pinewood Derby)
• Adult leader training

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Planning

• Annual plans are key to successful program
• Program consists of
• Weekly Den Meetings
• Monthly Pack Meetings
• Summertime activities
• Day Camp

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Planning

• Planning occurs at
• Annual planning meeting
• Monthly Pack Leaders Meeting
• Den Leadership Meetings
• Plan ahead for
• Needs of individual boys
• Advancement for boys

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Advancement

• Bobcat/Wolf/Bear
• Webelos
• Rank
• Activity Badges
• Arrow of Light
• Must be finished in 1 year plan for it
• Faith in God

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2006 Primary Theme

• I Will Trust in Heavenly Fatherand His Son,
  Jesus Christ
• Their Promises Are Sure

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Faith In God

• Learning and Living the Gospel
• Give a family home evening lesson on Joseph
  Smiths First Vision (see Joseph SmithHistory
  1120). Discuss how Heavenly Father answers our
  sincere prayers.
• Give an opening and a closing prayer in family
  home evening or at Primary. Share your feelings
  about how prayer protects us and helps us to stay
  close to Heavenly Father and the Savior.
• Tell a story from the Book of Mormon that teaches
  about faith in Jesus Christ. Share your testimony
  of the Savior.
• Prepare a pedigree chart with your name and your
  parents and grandparents names. Prepare a
  family group record for your family and share a
  family story. Discuss how performing temple work
  blesses families.

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Faith In God

• Serving Others
• Write a letter to a teacher, your parents, or
  your grandparents telling them what you
  appreciate and respect about them.
• Help your Primary leaders plan and carry out an
  upcoming quarterly activity.

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Faith In God

• Developing Talents
• Write a poem, story, or short play that teaches a
  principle of the gospel or is about Heavenly
  Fathers creations.

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Safety and Liability

• Know the Guide to Safe Scouting
• Church resources General Handbook of
  Instructions and the Activities Committee
  Handbook Activity Plan and Permission Slip
  forms
• Use Tour permits
• Get a copy of the Church Insurance Forms
• 2-Deep Leadership

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Motivation

• Boys
• Parents
• Leaders

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Motivation

• Boys
• Fun in Den and Pack Meetings
• Success in advancement with prompt and dramatic
  recognition. Make them feel important and
  successful.
• Parents
• Leaders

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Motivation

• Boys
• Parents
• Leadership visits
• How it works
• How it will benefit the family
• Purpose of Scouting
• Get the family involved particularly at Pack
  Meetings
• Leaders

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Motivation

• Boys
• Parents
• Leaders
• TRAINING
• Use ward resources (Check your toolbox)
• Joint effort between Primary and Cub Scouting
  dont isolate each other
• Appreciation

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Links

• LDS Scouting
• www.lds.org
• www.mormonscouting.com
• www.ldsscouting.org
• rawfire.torche.com/scouts/
• www.lds-scouts.org
• www.of-worth.com
• Scouting
• www.scouter.com
• www.macscouter.com
• usscouts.org

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Conclusion

• The Church chose wisely when they embraced the
  Scouting program as their base camp to manhood.
  Pyromaniacal Scouts who once built roaring fires
  replicating the cleansing of the earth in the
  last days, now gently kindle flames of testimony
  in the honest-hearted missionaries.