The Bishop's Checklist for Successful Ward Scouting
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Provide two-deep quality leadership and where possible three-deep leadership
in all scouting units.
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Scouting leader job descriptions are made available when each new leader
is called.
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Leaders read The LDS Scouting Handbook and provide for its implementation.
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A leader checklist is maintained to ensure that each recieves Youth Protection Training, leader position-specific training and advance training. Ask for unit commissioner and stake assistance soon
after calls are given.
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A ward Key Scout Leaders Meeting (aka troop committee mtg) is held monthly for all scouting leaders.
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All leaders attend District Roundtable and become familiar with respective scouting organizations, held usually on first Thursday of each month, except during summer.
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In ward, Leadership Loose leafs, unit program/activity and appropriate organizational support materials are maintained by each leader, later to be turned over to his successor; thereby maintaining the programs planned, and drawing upon the evaluations and histories.
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A complete and balanced program is implemented as outlined in organizational support materials.
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Leaders/boys plan and have approved activities at least three months in advance, including alternate plans, and project calendars tentatively for one year. Rule One: Have Fun.
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Coordinate ward planning with stake and District calendars.
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Adequate committee support for leaders is maintained and active.
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A current complete roster on all boys and their advancements is maintained
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Each boy advances at least one scout rank and receives one merit badge every six months.
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Courts of Honor are attended by all leaders to show support for young men. See Ward calendar.
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Re-charter, and register all active boys, particularly those who move in during the year. This is important for purposes of leaders' and boys' liability and insurance coverage.
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Tour Permits are mandatory for all outside the ward activities that involve travel, approved a WEEK in advance at the scout office.
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Well in advance, plan and provide for one summer extended outing, 3-5 day activity each year, for Scouting, Varsity and Venturing units. Some units may be combined.
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Assist young men to earn the necessary funds through employment for extended summer outing.
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If necessary provide for one major fund raising opportunity to support the summer activity.
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Leaders and scout units should be uniformed to the extent possible.
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Share this information with scouting leaders.
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Goal for the year: a Quality
Award by each ward scouting unit.
The ultimate purpose of scouting is to raise up great spiritual leaders.
President Spencer W. Kimball.