Friday, May 29, 2015

Checklists for Leaders and Merit Badge Councilors



Ward Leaders

  • Bishops
    • Memorize The Living Christ
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    • Prepare to deliver (you or your assignee) 3 (20 minute) morning devotionals (Tues 7th, Wed 8th, Thurs 9th 7:30-7:50 am) based on For The Strength of Youth to the youth of your ward.
    • Plan and supervise ward campfire time 9:00pm-10:00pm and overnight time 10:00pm to 6:30am
  • YM Pres
    • Memorize The Living Christ
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    • Fill out this trip permit for your unit.
    • Fill out the Safe swim form for your ward.
    • Make arrangements for sufficient leadership and transportation for your ward
    • Ensure that the YM are completing their checklists.  Printing and using this sheet may help.
    • Ensure that the YM councilors are completing their checklists
    • Gather forms and give them to Pres. Christensen when they are complete
    • Secure enough tents to house YM and leaders from your ward.  
    • Contact Monte Lucherini with questions
  • YM 1st councilors
    • Fulfill assignments to setup and execute mid-day activities.  
    • Contact  Dan Cox with questions
  • YM 2nd councilors
    • Memorize The Living Christ
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    • Prepare and execute ward meal plans, purchasing, Bear Tight Storage, prep etc. 
      • Breakfasts (Friday will be Stake-wide breakfast):
        • Deacons 4 (M,T,W,Th)
        • Teachers 3 (T,W,Th)
        • Priests 2 (W,Th)
      • Lunches 
        • Deacons 5 (M,T,W,Th,F sack)
        • Teachers 4 (T, W sack, Th sack, F sack)
        • Priests 3 (W sack, Th sack, F sack)
    • Provide list of dietary restrictions to Mont Robinson so the Stake can accommodate.
  • YM secretaries
    • Memorize The Living Christ
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    • Secure waterfront equipment as assigned  Contact Bruce Lee
  • Scoutmasters
    • Memorize The Living Christ
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    • Ask for volunteers from the ward to go to camp as merit badge councilors
    • Pass the list of volunteers on to Jeff Klassen or Keith Ferrin
Merit Badge Councilors
  • Volunteer or verify you are on this list: Sign up here
  • Memorize The Living Christ
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  • Prepare your class.  Remember, all things testify of [Christ]. How does your merit badge relate to Jesus Christ and His Gospel?  Look for ways to use the Duty to God pattern of Learn, Act, Share in your classes.
  • Ensure that you on the schedule of classes (link to be added when complete), 
    • Make sure your contact info and scheduled times are correct
    • If there are any fees for materials for your class that they are accurate
    • Verify that you have been marked as a BSA registered councilor