September 20-21, 2013
• Focus on Fundamentals
• Focus on People
• Promote Free and Open
Expression
• Participation is a
Privilege
• Lead with Love
Elder M. Russell Ballard
“A slow erosion of spirituality
is occurring. We must build
faith and testimony in the
Lord Jesus Christ. The
purpose of our councils is to
receive revelation.”
- Elder David A. Bednar
 The bishopric organizes ward Scouting Committees to ensure
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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 adults, whether members of the Church or not,
may serve on these committees.
Each committee should include a member of the bishopric.
The organization of Scout committees can and should be
flexible.
Scout committees may include multiple wards.
COR
(Bishopric
Member)
Scouting
committee
chairman
Advancement
and
membership
Activities and
equipment
Training
Finance
 Hold Regular meetings
 Announce meetings
 Follow an Agenda
 Start and End on Time (Limit to 1 hour)
 Publish Minutes
 Focus on the Young Men
 Ask Parents to Serve on Committee
 Make Assignments
 Follow up
 Aaronic Priesthood and Youth websites have many
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resources that can help young men and their leaders.
Become familiar with them—and use them!
Stake leaders can provide support to ward leaders by
helping them become aware of the most current
resources .
See “Training Resources” pgs 50–52 of Philmont PDF
See https://www.lds.org/callings/aaronicpriesthood/leaderresources/scouting/philmont?lang=eng
How can these Internet Resources be used
effectively?
 We need to know they exist
 We should review them to see what they entail—
and check back occasionally to become aware of
updated resources
 We should prayerfully select those that will touch
hearts and teach key principles
 Training opportunities (Scout committee meetings,
troop meetings, presidency meetings, quorum meeting)
 Most activities should be simple and have little or no
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cost.
Expenditures must be approved by the stake
presidency or bishopric before they are incurred.
Stake and ward budget funds should be used to pay for
all activities, programs, and supplies.
Members should not pay fees to participate.
Nor should they provide materials, supplies, or longdistance transportation at their own expense.
 If the ward budget is insufficient pay for one annual
extended Scout camp or similar activity, leaders may ask
participants to pay for part or all of it.
 If funds from participants are not sufficient, a stake
president or bishop may authorize one group fundraising activity each year for the following purposes only:
 a. To help pay the cost of one annual camp or similar
activity.
 b. To help purchase equipment that the unit needs for
annual camps.
 If a fund-raising activity is held:
 provide a meaningful value or service
 no soliciting beyond stake or ward boundaries
 no selling commercially produced or packaged goods or
services door to door
 should be a positive experience that builds unity
 Expenses or travel for an annual camp or similar
activity must not be excessive.
 Lack of personal funds should never prohibit a
member from participating.
Great Ideas for
Scout
Fundraisers?
 What is one thing that you felt
impressed to do to strengthen the
Scout Committee in your ward or
branch?
 Or if you’re a stake leader, to help
strengthen the Scout Committees in
your stake?