Enhancing LOS/Traditional Scouting Partnerships at the District Level
Commissioner Science Doctoral Thesis
by John Cuccaro 8/6/16 Preface
When I first joined the district committee, I immediately noticed two things: Our district was comprised of 50 percent Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LOS) and 50 percent traditional units; there was very little cooperation between the two. When I became a district commissioner, I saw a real disconnect between LOS and traditional unit service. LOS commissioners were very effective at servicing LOS units, but were lost when faced with traditional unit issues; the opposite held true for commissioners adept at servicing traditional units, but who had no experience working with LOS units.
I saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between these two related yet disparate Scouting worlds. But how to go about it?
As a traditional Scouter, I began by immersing myself in LOS culture. I knew that, in order to affect change, I first had to learn more about the LOS belief system and organizational structure; then I had to understand how these influenced LOS Scouting. Along the way, I decided to research the history of LOS Scouting, to gain a deeper perspective on LOS/Traditional relationships over time.
Finally, I fostered relationships with LOS Scouters - especially those who were well versed in both Traditional and LOS Scouting. Through these helpful individuals, I acquired a true understanding of LOS Scouting - how it relates to the Church, and how it relates to the Scouting movement.
The document that follows begins with an overview of the long and storied partnership between the LOS Church and the Boy Scouts of America. By understanding the richness and evolution of this relationship, I believe it is much easier to discern and digest the challenges faced when developing and executing effective Scouting programs, especially as they relate to commissioner service.
The second section of this thesis deals with challenges faced by districts with high percentages of both LOS and Traditional units, along with recommendations on how to develop and grow LOS/traditional Scouting partnerships at the district level. I also introduce an ongoing video-based program an LOS Scouter and I developed to act as a continuing education tool and resource for all Scouters (particularly commissioners).
The fourth section of the thesis is a resource page, with links to helpful sites. The appendices contain even more helpful documents, including an LOS-BSA dictionary. Whether traditional or LOS, those who wear the honored Scout uniform are of one body and mind - we all have a limitless desire to serve and shape our nation's youth, helping them become the world's next generation of morally centered, capable leaders. Dedication and Thank-Yous
I dedicate this thesis to the two greatest Scouters I have ever known: My late parents, Ernest and Patricia Cuccaro.
This thesis is the result of years of observation, research, and work (with a lot of trial and-error along the way). Many LDS and Traditional Scouters offered their insights, time, and counsel in helping to improve the district's programs for all BSA youth and adults - both LDS and Traditional. Those Scouters to whom I owe special thanks are: Kip Twitchell, Jon Cannon, Steve Woodland, Jerry Elmer, Joe Woodwell, Paul Dreiseszun, Brenda-Lee Haug, Cindy Thompson, Don Combs, Alex Dahl, Joey Webster, Elizabeth Stepp, and Tamara Castaneda.
I owe an incredible debt of gratitude to these Scouters, along with countless other Scouters who selflessly give of their time and talents to make the BSA the premier youth program it is. Table of Contents
I. A General History and Overview of the LOS-BSA Partnership Page 1
IL Present-day LDSrrraditional Scouting Challenges at the District Level, and How to Overcome Them Page 9
Ill. Kip and John: Conversations on Scouting: Scouting Together: Strengthening the Bond between LOS & Traditional Scouting Page 15
IV. Resources Page 16
Appendix: LOS-BSA Dictionary Page 17
Text Bibliography Page 20
Visuals Bibliography Page 21 1
I. A General History and Overview of the LDS-BSA Partnership
Figure 1 LOS Youth/Scout
The first step in cultivating and growing a healthy LOS/traditional Scouting relationship at the district level; especially as it relates to commissioner service, is to fully understand the rich and storied history of the LOS/Scouting partnership.
Shared Values
The Boy Scout movement was founded in 1907 by Englishman Lord Robert Smyth Baden-Powell - the program was brought to the United States in 1910 by William 0. Boyce. By 1911, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) membership had reached 61,495.
Figure 2 Lord Robert Boden-Powell Figure 3 William D. Boyce 2
The standards of the BSA were in harmony with the LOS Word of Wisdom. The Church believes the Word of Wisdom is a law of health revealed by the Lord for the physical and spiritual benefit of His children. On February 27, 1833, as recorded in section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord revealed which foods are good for us to eat and which substances are not good for the human body. He also promised health, protection, knowledge, and wisdom to those who obey the Word of Wisdom. 1
This compares favorably with Lord Baden-Powell's 1911 Handbook for Boys: 'The average boy ought to have and usually does have an appetite like and ostrich .. "Don't eat too much ... don't eat meat more than once a day. "Drink freely of clean water between meals. "Growing boys especially should have nothing to do with tea, coffee, or any stimulant. "Alcohol is not a stimulant, but is really a narcotic that is very depressing ... . The same is true of nicotine in tobacco. "No growing boy should use either."2
Having created parallel programs, in terms of shaping the moral character of youth, the LDS Church formally affiliated as a chartered organization with the BSA on May 21, 1913.
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Roots of the LOS/BSA Partnership
The Church established the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association (YMMIA) on June 10, 1875. Brigham Young saw the urgent need for a structured youth organization that would celebrate the spirit of youth, while serving to instill strong moral values in them.
"Let the keynote of your work be the establishment in the youth of individual testimony of the truth and ... the development of the gifts within them, ... cultivating a knowledge and an application of the eternal principles of the great science of life." Brigham Young 3
The YMMIA was a huge success, immediately attracting a host of young Mormon boys: "The (YMMIA) organization spread with astonishing rapidity, and in a few months, towns where there had been crowds of uncouth boys loitering around the stores, hollowing in the streets and breaking horses on the Sabbath day, a change was seen. In some cases the roughest of these boys had been chosen for presidents of associations. " The Contributor, October, 1879 4
A comparison of the BSA Scout Law and the MIA Scouts Ideals demonstrates the seamless compatibility of the two programs:
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W';l,9u "•""' ,J.,l1"'"'1<.>!., J l,.\Ot", •lll- _J,.,..t, J.,i.n. B. n..,,Jd.,,,,J ti<,,.... Figure 6 Congressional Charter of the BSA 5 Vanguard to Explorer By 1928, the LOS Church noticed that older boys were dropping out of Scouting - While Scouting was named the official activity program for deacons (age 12), retention rates were dwindling for boys age 15 thru 18. The Church's solution was to institute the Vanguard Scout program: "At fifteen, (a boy) may become a Vanquard where he is given a program of advanced Scouting.... At this age they are not satisfied to follow the commands of others, but aspire to leadership themselves .... The first novelty of Scouting has worn off, and they crave something new." Elder George Albert Smith of the Council of the Twelve and General Superintendent of the YMMIA 5 Noticing similar challenges in traditional units, in June, 1935, the Mormon Church allowed the BSA to use its Vanguard curriculum to form the Explorer program. By 1938, BSA membership had soared to 35,000.6 The Advent of the 11-Year-Old-Scout Program In 1949, the National BSA membership policy changed the Boy Scout age from 12 to 11. This created a problem for the Church: boys were not ordained as deacons until age 12 (which is when they would become members of the Church Scouting program). Remarkably, rather than renouncing the American Scouting movement they helped build, the Church instructed Scout troops to hold two weekly meetings: an evening meeting in conjunction with MIA activities, and another weekday meeting for 11-yr-old boys. The 11-yr-old Scouts would attend the daytime Scout meeting, along with their weekly Primary meetings, while older boys would attend both the daytime meeting, as well as their evening MIA Scout meetings. By 1952, the 11-yr-old Scouts were placed under the direction of the Church Primary leadership. The LOS Church Adopts Cub Scouting Although Cub Scouting had existed since 1930, on December 31, 1952, Cub Scouting was adopted as a formal youth program by the LOS Church, which placed it under Primary leadership. By the end of 1959, the Church sponsored 943 Cub Scout 7 packs, 2443 Boy Scout troops, and 1798 Explorer posts. Figure 7 LOS Cub Scouts 6 Religious Emblem Awards for LOS Scouts & Scouters Duty to God Award January 8, 1954 - The award was established for young men who had faithfully fulfilled their religious duties. To qualify, Scouts had to have at least four years of participation in the Aaronic Priesthood, they had to attend Sunday school regularly, and they had to be active in the YMMIA as a Scout of Explorer. Although originally a Scouting award, in 1977 the Duty to God Award became an award solely for Church participation. Figure 8 Duty to God Award On My Honor Award (Youth) Established in 1977 for LOS Scouts and Explorers. To earn this award, young men must complete requirements for the Duty to God certificate for deacons, and achieve the Scout rank of Star. Figure 9 On My Honor Award On My Honor Award (Adult) This award requires that an adult be a registered, active member of a Church-sponsored unit, be at least 21 years old, have served a minimum of three years in the Aaronic Priesthood or Primary, be shown worthy through an interview with the Bishop, and complete basic Scout leader training. Figure 10 On My Honor Award, Adult Faith in God This LOS Cub Scout Religious Emblem Award program began in 1978. Requirements for this award include: Praying daily to God, reading scriptures regularly, keeping the Ten Commandments, honoring one's parents, paying tithing, and attending sacrament meetings and Primary regularly. 7 A Modernized Church Scouting Structure Around 1960, a Professional Scouter training program was established at Brigham Young University in Utah, thus strengthening the Church's commitment to the Scouting program. Soon, the Church also refashioned its internal Scouting structure, resembling present-day LOS Scouting framework: "To aid in communication and correlation, the second counselor in each war bishopric was assigned to act as the Scouting coordinator within the ward. His title was Institutional Representative, and he was the ward's direct contact with the local Boy Scout district. He also worked with quorum advisers and Scouting leaders to coordinate and support activities, and helped to unify Scouting between the Primary and the YMMIA. "Stakes also formed Scouting committees. The committee chairman was a counselor to the stake president, with four high councilors serving on the committee. A member of each stake presidency was appointed to serve on the local Scout council board. "The Church Scouting Committee comprised the Presiding Bishop, his two counselors, the YMMIA Superintendency, and the Primary general president. In addition, the Director of Mormon Relationships continued his important role as a liason between the two organizations." 8 Additionally, the Church formed the Philmont Mormon Leaders Training Conference in 1963. There, they trained stake presidents and counselors in the functions of the Scouting program as they relate to the work of the priesthood. Primary general presidencies and board members eventually had training as well, teaching principles of Cub Scouting and Eleven-year-old Scouting to stake leaders. In 1977, the MIA was replaced with Young Men and Young Women. Varsity Scouting Retaining older youth continued to be a priority of the BSA as well as the LOS Church leaders. In 1974, the LOS developed a curriculum for youth ages 14 and 15 -this eventually became Varsity Scouting. This allowed older boys the opportunity to continue working toward their Eagle award, while allowing them to participate in more advanced activities. The Varsity program was officially adopted by the Church on September 23, 1983, for teacher-age young men. A year later, it became an official BSA program. Figure 12 Varsity Emblem 8 The Denali Award for Varsity Scouts was introduced in 2001. To earn this award, a Varsity Scout must: have earned the Varsity Scout letter; be a registered Varsity T earn member; advance one rank toward Eagle (or earn an Eagle Palm award); hold leadership positions on a Varsity Scout Team for at least six months; plan and lead certain activities; and demonstrate that they live by the Varsity Scout Pledge. j~ . . Figure 13 Varsity Letter Figure• 14 Denali Award LOS Venturing In 1998, Venturing was created by the BSA to more closely resemble the Exploring program of the 1940s and 1950s. "Many Career-awareness Explorer Posts were integrated into the newly created Learning for Life department, which coordinated all BSA in-school programs and focused on life skills as well as character, leadership, and citizenship. All LOS Explorers joined the Venturing program." 9 Presently, Church leaders, including the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serve on the National Executive Board and committees, as well as Council and District committees. After over 100 years of partnership and growth, the LOS Church continues to deepen and strengthen its commitment to the high ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts of America. 9 II. Present-day LOS/Traditional Scouting Challenges at the District Level, and How to Overcome Them Figure 15 BSA Chief Scout Executive M ichael Surbaugh Figure 16 LOS President Thomas S. Monson "Speaking Different Languages" The first step to smooth LOS/Traditional partnering is to understand the structure and nomenclature each uses. Appendix A contains a comprehensive LOS-BSA, BSA-LOS Dictionary, along with organization charts that link Scouting positions to LDS Church roles. Along with understanding the history and general makeup of the LOS-Traditional Scouting partnership, it is helpful for Scouters in both of these camps to comprehend one another - not only in terms of titles and positions, but also in terms of focus and function. Traditional Scouting involves affiliations with charter partners. LOS Scouting goes deeper: Those involved with LDS Scouting are immersed in the Church's formal youth program - the two are inextricably connected. Figure 17 Scouting Partners 10 Enhancing the District LOS/Traditional Partnership Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! No enhancement strategy works without regular, structured, meaningful communications. While all district-level Scouters recognize the opportunities for service to youth that are lost when committee members fail to communicate well, the effects of poor communication between LOS and Traditional elements of the district committee result in far more dire consequences - lack of dialogue can absolutely destroy the district committee's cohesiveness, and render it impotent in terms of the quality of programs and unit service. Starting at the Top A high-functioning district committee should have top stake leadership as members. The district committee leadership sets the tone for the entire committee. In terms of LOS/traditional Scouter rapport, it is crucial to have a mix of LOS and traditional Scouters in leadership roles, beginning with the Key 3. This enhances LOS connectedness to district operations. The District Chairman Members of the stake presidency may serve as District Chairman and District Vice Chairmen. This strategy works for several reasons: -Since the stake president overseeing LOS youth programs already has his finger on the pulse of Scouting operations in his stake, it is logical to place him in a district role where he may readily offer insights and guidance on programs affecting his stake's Scouting units. Figure 18 District Chairman -Placing the other two members of the stake presidency in vice-chair roles facilitates more thorough understanding and agreement regarding district operations, especially those affecting, and affected by, LOS Scouting priorities. Traditional Scouters should also serve as vice chairs, in order to add a balanced voice to high-level district decisions. Alternatively, a Traditional Scouter may serve as District Chairman, but the stake presidency should still be included as vice chairs. The District Commissioner The District Commissioner may most often be a traditional Scouter, for these reasons: -Since the Commissioner Corps is tasked with unit service, a DC must possess a solid understanding of Traditional unit structure and operations. Oftentimes, LOS Scouters only have a strong understanding of Church focused Scouting. Figure 19 District Commissioner 11 -While it is recommended that a District Commissioner from a Traditional background immerse him/herself in LOS culture, this is not critical - by virtue of Church structure, LOS units are essentially self-sustaining, and are serviced by Church members with callings to be commissioners. The District Executive It is crucial that the District Executive assigned to a district with large numbers of both Traditional and LOS units be well-versed in LOS (and Traditional) Scouting nomenclature, structure, and operations. The DE acts not only as a link between the District Chairman and District Commissioner; they also serve as a vital link between the Traditional and LOS Scouting worlds. Figure 20 District Executive The Commissioner Corps As with the Key 3, the Commissioner Corps must be include both Traditional and LOS Scouters. Assistant District Commissioners: The District Commissioner should choose Assistant District Commissioners from both LOS and Traditional sides of district Scouting: Figure 21 Assistant District Commissioner Figure 22 Unit Commissioner -The LOS Stake Primary President (who oversees Cub and 11-yr-old Scouts) is a perfect choice for an Assistant District Commissioner. She in turn selects members of her presidency to serve as unit commissioners for packs and 11-yr olds Scouts. -The Stake Young Men's President is also an ideal choice for Assistant District Commissioner. He then uses Scouters called to work under him as unit commissioners for LOS troops, teams, and crews. 12 -On the Traditional side, ADCs may be chosen based on geographical areas, dividing up the district into smaller areas that each ADC knows well - these ADCs may then recruit competent commissioners from their areas, people who know the area units (their challenges and needs) well. Figure 23 Cub Scout RT Commissioner Figure 24 Boy Scout RT Commissioner Figure 25 Varsity Huddle Commissioner Figure 26 Venturing RT Commissioner -Round Table Commissioners are a reflection of the Scouters they serve - they, too, should be comprised of Traditional and LOS commissioners. -An ADC Round Table (who may be a Traditional or LOS Scouter) is a helpful appointment. The ADC-RT is tasked with coordinating the RT agenda, and with ensuring the Round Table runs well. This frees up the District Commissioner during RT, to address specific issues brought forth by RT attendees regarding their unit needs (e.g., application turn-ins, answering general questions, etc.). -Each RT Breakout (i.e., Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing (and possibly even Varsity huddles) should be led by a RT Commissioner team of both LOS and Traditional Scouters. This aids in offering breakouts that resonate with Scouters in both camps. -Presenting separate LOS and Traditional recharter trainings is an excellent way to address unique challenges faced by each type of unit (e.g., LOS members/units do not pay recharter fees when they file recharter paperwork -the Church covers these fees; if Church recharter coordinators fail to list members as multiples, the Church may find itself overpaying for recharters.) 13 By being involved in commissioner service, LOS leaders are able to: -Help ward leaders know and understand Church Scouting policies. -Encourage ward Scout leaders to participate in basic and advanced training. -Evaluate the quality of the boys' program by visiting ward Scout meetings and activities regularly. LOS Chartered Organization Representatives - A Unique Role LOS Bishops act as Institution Heads (IHs); they in turn recruit members of their bishoprics to act as Chartered Organization Representatives (CORs) - they are full members of the district committee. -The district should sponsor two COR trainings each year (or twice a year) - one for Traditional CO Rs, and one for LOS CORs. As with rechartering, the challenges and solutions presented to LOS CORs are unique - ideally, they should have a training that is specific to Figure 27 COR the LOS, Church-based Scouting program. The District Committee in a Traditional/LOS District The balance of the District Committee must have a representative number of Scouters from both the LOS and Traditional Scouting programs. Ideally the stake presidency identifies LOS Scouters who would benefit the committee - with the stake presidency already on the committee, selecting LOS Scouters to help where it is most needed is a relatively smooth task. -For LOS Scouters with little or no Traditional Scouting experience, the roles of Advancement, Outdoor, or Finance Chair Figure2BDistrictcommittee are good fits (as well as District Religious Emblems Coordinator); for those with extensive Traditional Scouting experience, Programs, Training, Membership, and Activities are good choices. Regardless of who the committee chairs are, both Traditional and LOS Scouters should serve on all district sub-committees. -The District Members at Large should also reflect a fair balance of LOS and Traditional Scouters. Helpful Tips for Enhanced LOS/Traditional District Productivity • A Traditional Scouting member of the District Committee should meet regularly with the stake presidency, to assess overall district needs and strategies. 14 -Meeting at least quarterly with all three members of the stake presidency, this gathering is best held during the weekly meeting of the stake presidency, away from the formality of the district committee. This affords the presidency an opportunity to make quick decisions, and to mobilize and communicate with stake bishoprics on pressing issues. -The meeting can be about goals and challenges - a "state of the union." -The Stake High Counselor and Stake President over Scouting should be included in this meeting, if possible. -To help Church Scouters more fully understand the effectiveness of their Scouting programs, the meeting with the stake presidency should include a discussion on LDS unit JTE status. This helps the presidency (and bishoprics) identify and quantify areas for improvement. "Where performance is measured, performance improves. Where performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement accelerates." President Robert S. Monson. 10 • The District Round Table should include an 11-yr-old Scout breakout for LDS Scouts. 11 -yr-old Scout leaders do not find all the information they need in either the Cub Scout or Boy Scout breakouts. • Conducting separate recharter trainings that speak to both LDS and traditional unit needs. Rechartering presents challenges unique to both LDS and Traditional units - it is much easier to address special needs in meetings designed specifically for each group of Scouters. • At least once a year, a Round Table session should be devoted to exploring LOS-Traditional similarities and differences (including nomenclature, structure, position functions, etc.). • Many LDS Scouters are called to their Scouting roles, and do not have a complete understanding of Scouting. Making it a priority to educate these district Scouters will grow the strength of the committee. • Traditional Scouters should dedicate themselves to learning the form and function of LDS Scouting. By attending LDS functions (Church and Scouting) and speaking with LDS Scouters, Traditional district Scouters may better serve their LDS charges. Figure 29 BSA logo Figure 30 LOS Title Image 15 Ill. Kip and John: Conversations on Scouting Scouting Together: Strengthening the Bond between LOS & Traditional Scouting Background LOS Scouter Kip Twitchell and Traditional Scouter John Cuccaro sought ways to improve the Scouting experience in their district, which is 50% LOS and 50% Traditional. Along with educational offerings, and meetings to discuss issues affecting each of their respective Scouting programs, Kip and John hit upon a novel idea: The Concept Kip and John created an ongoing video series that educates and motivates both LOS and Traditional Scouters. The videos are posted on the district website and YouTube. The Videos • Video 1: Introduction: https://youtu.be/XUPpdSv8BxQ • Video 2: Background on LOS-BSA Dictionary: https://youtu. be/CCR4jYLzDRE?list=PLB7G8K0Z241TswO lyyWoqRKVjoj 1oaEb • Video 3: LOS-BSA Partnership History: https://youtu.be/tYg4MWsmnZg?list=PLB7G8K0Z24ITsWO lyyWoqRKVjoi1oaEb • Video 4: 11-Year-Old LOS Scouts: https://youtu.be/G NfFeHk6Wk?list=PLB7G8K0Z241Tsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoi 1oaEb • Video 5: LOS Round Table Sessions: https://youtu.be/vS6oC5hkfx4?Iist=PLB7G8K0Z24ITsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoj1 oaEb • Video 6: LOS Scout Rechartering: https://youtu.be/wplN cdCGSA?list=PLB7G8KOZ24ITsw0 lyyWoqRKVioi 1oaEb • Video 7: BSA Resources for LOS Units: https://youtu.be/-tufS UCpSl?list=PLB7G8K0Z24ITsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoi 1oaEb • Video 8: LOS Stake Scouting Commissioners: https://youtu.be/Pvj9iyJl3kU?list=PLB7G8K0Z24ITsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoj1oaEb • Video 9: District Engagement with LOS Units: https://youtu. be/q3tNalT87p8?Iist=PLB7G8K0Z241Tsw0 lyyWogRKVioi 1 oaEb • Video 10: Learn LOS Scouting Language: https://youtu.be/d eL3XnY PA?list=PLB7G8K0Z24ITsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoj1oaE • Video 11 : Scout Training Magnifies LOS Callings: https://youtu. be/uWWRr3QjBbc?list=PLB7G8K0Z241Tsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoj 1oaEb • Video 12: Engage and Accommodate LOS in Scouting: https://youtu. be/Rc0Zm 1 GEYPQ?list=PLB7G8K0Z24ITsw0 lyyWoqRKVioi1 oaEb • Video 13: Bishopric and Scouting: What is Your Role? https://youtu. be/bGkju2ja7 dY?list=PLB7G8K0Z241TswO lyyWogRKVioj 1 oaEb • Video 14: Common Goal, How Can I Help? https://youtu.be/uDyNRjDUEWc?list=PLB7G8K0Z24ITsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoj1oaEb • Video 15: LOS-BSA Resources and Request for Feedback: https://youtu. be/8glyplz0ppU?list=PLB7G8K0Z241Tsw0 lyyWoqRKVjoj 1oaEb 16 IV. Resources 1. General Resources: http://www.ldsbsa.org/leader-resources/pdf-resources/ 2. A Century of Honor: Celebrating One Hundred Years of Service to God and Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imlMAKrKMMY 3. Scouting & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: http://www.s couting.org/filestore/membership/pdf /522 -108/522 -108 .pdf 4. Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States: https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/english/young-men/35814 scout handbook eng.pdf?lang =eng 5. LOS Scout Leader Training: https://www.Ids.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/scout-leader training.pdf?lang=eng 6. A Scouting Reference for Ward Leaders: http://www.lds scouts.org/resources/scoutrefward ldrs.pdf 7. Capturing the Vision of Scouting: https://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/06/capturing the-vision-of-scouting?lang=eng 8. LOS Cub Scouting: https://www.lds.org/callings/primary/leader resources/scouting-in-primary/cub-scouting?lang=eng 9. LOS Training and Resources: httos://www.lds.org/callings/orimary/leader resources/scouting-in-primary/training-and-resources?lang=eng 10.Scout Training for LOS Church Leaders: https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/callings/young men/scout-leader-training-interactive.pdf 11 . Varsity Addendum: Varsity Program for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.Ids.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/varsity program-addendum.pdf 12. Venturing Guide for LOS Leaders: http://www.ldsbsa.org/wp content/uploads/2014/06Nenturing-Guide-for-LOS-Leaders.pdf 13. LOS-BSA Relationships website: http://www.ldsbsa.org/ 14. LOS-BSA Relationships Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ldsbsa/ 17 Appendix A LOS-BSA Dictionary &the LDS-BSAJ3SA-LDS Dictiona Two groups that share values but speak different organizational languages The LOS Stake, and BSA Council and Districl Commissioned Elected Professionals Volunteers Volunteers A Stake is like A Council or District 3 () The Stake Prosident is hke The Council President ~§ The Counselor in the Stake .___ ..,~Q: Presidency is like A Council or Distnct Commissioner :; The High Councilors are like Assistant District Commissioners or ~ Unit Commissioners Aaronic Priesthood Committee is Combination District Commissioner ltke Meeting, and Roundtabie Committee The Stake Young Men, and Stake Unit Commissioners, Combmation Primary Presidencies are like District Training and Program Committees A Ward is A Chartered Organization 8I-annual Priesthood Leadership Roundtable or Basic Training Meeting is like Annual Ward Conference is hke Fast Start, Basic, or other Training meeting Monthly High Council Visit is like A Unit Commissioner Visit 'Member of Aaronic Priesthood Committee The LOS Want and BSA Unit u BiShop ,. a (Quorum 2" 0 Counselor Counselor A Deacon is A Boy Scout ~ President A Teacher is A Varsity Scout iii Priest Teachers Daacon 11 Year Old A Priest is A Venturer Quorum/ Quorum/ Quorum/ Scouts A Deacon's Quorum is A patrol within the Boy Scout Vcntunng Scout Boy Scout (EYOS) Varsity Troop Crew Team Troop C The Eleven Year Old Scout '0 C, o::, Priest Q. TeacherQ. OeaconQ. (EYOS) primary dass is The New Scout Patrol ~ g, 1" Ass't. President President A Teacher's Quorum is A Varsity Team ":, jEJ ii:-t;;"0 2"' Ass·1 1~ counseto, t A Priest Quorum Is A Venturing Crew E A Deacon's Quorum S! E Sec,etary tz...counseloi · § 2 Prosident is A Senior Patrol Leader+ ~o "& ":, secretary SEcretary A Teacher's Quorum <( 0 President is A Varsity Scout Captain + ,~ A Priest Quorum 1st Assistant >, Young 2"' <.> A Venturing Crew President+ Pr=oent ::. .,C Men Pres. Counselor Counselor ls I I I The Bishop is • The Institutional Head ~ >- ~ Ven. Advisor Scoutmaster . Program l!! A Counselor in the Bishopric is Either Chartered Org Rep or Off.ce15 Ass 'I Adviser Ass'I Advise, t-\anagers. 0. committee Chair Young Men 2nd Counselor is• The Scoutmaster Vcmuresln Vtv3.ir/ Sey Scout, Committee ·• Young Men 1st Counselor is• The Varsity Scout Coach Stout In Troop wl Chair(s) Young Men President is• The Venturing Advisor ACres• Teat"P PatrO:s 'Advisers or Assistant Advisers +Non-LOS Boys may serve In lhese positions wi!houl priesthood ordinallon if called b1• the Bishop 18 Appendix, LOS-BSA Dictionary (cont.) ofhe LOS-BSA, BSA:[os Dictiona'ry Two groups that share values but speak different organizational languages LOS: (n) Latter- Stake: (n) A geographic division of LOS The LOS Stake, and BSA Council and District Council: (n) An administrative the church containing approximately r-- body c.tiartered to be responsible 4700 members, nearly 2,800 Commissioned Eleded Professionals for Scoutng in a designated worldwide There 1s no scout Volunteers geog;aphlc territory, abo~1300 in "district" equivalent in the church the US. District (n) A Ward· (n) A congregation and C.Com- geographical area of the council, geographic division of a Stake, on missioner from 2 to a dozen plus per council. average about B congregations per Chartered Organization: (n) A Stake. A Branch Is a very small religious, civic, fraternal congregation. Sometimes both are educational, or otner organization generically called a unit Almost all that has received a charter to church units (Ward or Branc.'1) operate a BSA Scouting unit soonsor a Pack, and Troop at a Unit: (n) The entity that conducts minimum Scouting for the chartered . Stake Presidency: (n) is organization, consisting of responsible ror all church operations registered youth and adult in the stake. A Counselor In Stake members, a pack, troop, team, Presidency is assigned crew. or ship. responsibility fer youth. ' He sees -· Council President (n) The elected that Scouting is organized ano volunteer Scouter who heads the functioning in the stake and develops a positNe working council. Scout Executive (n) The relationship with the Boy Scouts of chief executive officer of the America' and is chairman of !he ·Member of Aaronic Prieslhood Committee. o,stnct Commlllees council responsible ... for Stake Aaronic Priesthood District executive (n) A professional Scouter who successful councli operations. Committee. Stake Young Men Presidency: (n) ·may be invited by wards to help conduct training and works under tile direction of the . . Scout executive Professional Scouter (n) A .. full- High Councilors: (n) ·represents implement activity programs· for 12 -17 year and acts as an adviser to [district] volunteer[s] time employee Commissioner (n) [the stake presidency) in old boys District committee (n) Consisting of chartered A commissioned Scouter who each ...ward In !he stake" High orga_niza!ton (epresenta\ives and [othe~]. the works to help the units succeed Stake Primary Presidency: (n) "is responsible 1 th th Councilor Advisors: (n) "advise, to oversee scouting for 8, 9, 10, and 11 year old ~::l~gl'.:°fti~:::~e~d~i:!- ;; l~~~f:rt~i e The're ~;e counci~ district, ass,stant encourage, and assist" Young boys .. VI/hen invited [by a ward they] may help Chairperson. dis\ricL. and uni\ comm,ss1orers Men and Primary presidencies. __ _ orient ward Primary leaders 10 Scouting.· Key 1 (n) le~d~ship grouping. _ _ _ _ 1/l'oodbodge Ti<:l Appendix, LOS-BSA Dictionary (cont.) Orhe i."c>s-=ssA~ BSA-LOS Dictionary - Two groups that share values but speak different organizational languages The Young Men organization (also called Aaronic Priesthood) have the Cub Scouting (n) is for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or are 7 iollowmg offices: Deacon (n) Worthy 12 year old boys \\Rlo may pass the through 10 years old). Tiger Cubs are in the first grade (or age 7); Cub Scouts, second or ,acrament and other similar dulies Teacher (n) Worthy 14 year old boys who third grade (or ages 8 or 9); and Webelos Scouts. fourth and fifth grade (or age 10). may atso prepare the sacrament Priest {n) Worthy 16 year old boys who may emphasizing family-centered and group activities. Boy Scouting (n) is for boys ages 11 also administer the sacrament, baptize, confer lhe Aaronic Priesthood when to 18, emphasizing outdoor activ,ty, skills, leadership, and serv,ce, Varsity Scouting (n) authorized lly the bishop. Bishop (n) is the highest office in the Aaronic A Boy Scout program for young men at least 14 but not yet 18 years old. Emphasis is on ?riesthood. and the presiding high priest in the ward. Bish.op and Bishopric {n) advancement. high adventure, personal developmen~ service, and special programs and councilors have direct priesthood authonty over quorum presidents. events. Venturing (n) The young adult program of the Boy Scouts of America for men Quorum or Class Boys grouped by age, either in the Aaronic Priesthood for and women 14 (who have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. boys 12 and older {quorums) or in the Primary for boys 11 or younger {class) Troop, Team and Crew {n) The unit that conducts Boy Scouting, Varsity Scout,ng or Deacon Quorum (n) Up to twelve 12 to 13 years olds. Few modem wards Venturing within an organization chartered by the BSA have more than one quorum. The EYOS form one scout patrol, and Deacon Senior patrol leader {SPL), Captain and President {n) Boy leader of unit elected by Quorum another. Teacher Quorum {n) Up to twenty-four 14 to 15 year olds. the boy members. Patrol {n) A small group of Boy Scouts {usually five 10 eight) who Priest (n) Up to forty-eight wo.1hy 16 to 18 year olds. belong to a troop and work together in and out of troop meetings. Normally, there are Quorum presidency (n) are nominated by the bishopric and sustained by several patrols in one troop. Program manager (n) A quorum members, which for scouting purposes constitutes election. Varsity Scout who supervises YM President & LOS The LOS Ward and BSA Unit . ) one of the five program fields of Counselors generally, server----r--_ ------~-r---_- _ -_ -_-_-_:;------, emphasis: advancemen~ high as Scoutmaster, Varsity .g Bishop 1 ~ adventure. personal · g- {Quorum Coun.,selor r Scout Coach, or V entunng 1 ~ President development, service. and Advisor. They report to the i ai Priest Teachers Deacon 11 YearOtd special programs and events. respective counselor in the Quorum/ Quorum/ Qumum/ Scouts Chartered organization blshopoc or bishop venturing Varsity Scou! Boy Seoul (EYOS) representative (n) A manager responsible for each unit i crew Team Troop or Scouting in a chartered Assistant Advisers provide [ -g i Priest Q. -Teacher 0. Deacon Q organization who also two deep leadership, may be "' t" Ass L represents this organization in 1 ~ President President designated as Scoutmaster, I ii ~ 1-----i the local council an- ~ Ven Advisor it EYOS Sccx..~er. 21 or older, appointed Ass1Adviser Ass't Ad,1ser ~ counselor. May function as ' a: Ass't Adviser Ass'tSM ~ by the chartered organization a secretary to the bishop's to lead a Boy Scout Troop, counselor. who with the Commiuee One or more Veoturt11Jn B0\'5:<>UlS Varsity Scout Team or In Troe? 'A/ Bishop 1s responsible for Chalr(s) Commlllees ACtGw Patrcls Venturing Crew respectively.. leader staffing , Primary (n) is the church's children's organization. for ages 18 months to 11 years. oversees Cub Scouting (no Tiger Cubs) and EYOS Eleven Year Old Scouts (n) a special primary scouting patrol. Leader of EYOS (Assistant Scoutmaster). A scout leader who may also teaeh the primary class_on Su_ndal' an_d leads the weeknight EYOS activ•~~- P!!._ma_ry Pres~ent (n) 1!!=, church's C!!ildren o!"._ga!,l~ le~der, a_scout ~m'!lee me.!!1ber, ,'.!!;_o reeorts to a btshopnc counalorc •• WOOdbad;e. Ticket P-oject 'a/ Kip M. T\\>\tchell Oece,mbet 2008 20 Text Bibliography 1. www.lds.org/topics/word-of-wisdom 2. Handbook for Boys, 1911 3. Century of Honor: 100 Years of Scouting in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, pp.2 4. The Contributor, October, 1879 5. Century of Honor: 100 Years of Scouting in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, pp.56 6. Ibid, pp.64 7. Ibid, pp.77 8. Ibid, pp.79 9. Ibid, pp.89 1O.www.B/og.Gaiam.com 21 Visuals Bibliography Cover: www.LDS.org 1. LDSBSA. org 2. Century of Honor: 100 Years of Scouting in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, pp.9 3. Ibid, pp.11 4. Ibid, pp.xi 5. Ibid, pp.27 6. Ibid, pp.39 7. www.Ids.org 8. www.ldsscoutbook.com 9. www.torymathisblogspot.com 10. Ibid 11. www.ascoutisreverent.blogspot.com 12. www.ldslbss.org 13. www.slideshare.net 14. www.scoutlander.com 15. www.scoutingnewsroom.org 16. www.lds.org 17. www.utahscouts.org 18. www. councils. scouting.org 19. www.scouting.org 20. www.scoutinsignia.com 21. www.scouting.org 22. www.samhoustonbsa.org 23. www.councils.scouting.org 24. Ibid 25. www.seniorscoutinghistory.org 26. www.councils.scouting.org 27. www.scouting.org 28. www.ctyankee.org 29. www.scouting.org 30. www.distributioncenteriobs.net