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XMaytheLordblessyouasyouvaliantlyservetheyoungmenandhelpthemtoputonthewholearmorofGod.HҀ0  Wherefore,liftupyourheartsandrejoice,andgirdupyourloins,andtakeuponyou (*$& mywholearmor,thatyemaybeabletowithstandtheevilday,havingdoneall,thatyemaybeabletostand.(D&C27:15)    # XX%#  +&) X%X 5S5  # XX%X# !   TaylorsvilleUtahCentralStake $ t # ! #   AARONICPRIESTHOODVENTURINGGUIDESECTION1 FOLLOWTHEBRETHREN  X # w#   55     FOLLOWTHEBRETHREN    #  #aa  Asyouknow,wearevitallyconcernedaboutouryouthandfeelthatwiththe p properattentionwecansavemanymorethanwearedoingatthepresenttime.IamconvincedthatScoutingisamightyactivityarmtoholdtheseboysclosewhiletheylearntoappreciatethehonorofholdingthepriesthoodofGod. Thethingthatconcernsme,brethren,isthatwemusthaveagoal,andthatgoalmustbeeternalsalvationforeveryboy.Scoutingcanhelpusmovealongthatpathwaytoeternallifeinagloriousway,inmakingaboyawholeboy,awholeman.But,unlesswekeepoureyeonthegoal,wearenotachievingwhatisexpectedofus. Ifwedoallelseandlosetheyoungman,wehavefailedinoursacredstewardship.Wemustnotallowaseparationofpriesthood,Scouting,orathletics.Addressingthetenureofyouthleaders... Ihopeourbishopswillcallmaturementothesepositionsandletthemserveforafewyears.Iseenoreasonwhyamaninhisforties,fiftiesorevensixtiescouldnotserveasanAdvisor/Scoutmaster,Adviser/CoachorAdvisor/Venturingleader.IfIwereaBishop,IwouldnomoreconsidernothavingateamorCrewthanIwouldthinkofnothavingateachersquorumorapriestsquorum. EveryphaseoftheScoutingprogramshouldhelpyoungmenandtheirleadersunderstandthatScoutingactivitiesarecarriedouttoaccomplishpriesthoodpurposes.# aa #      P     X ElderRobertL.Backman     h  2"      P     X 1stQuorumoftheSeventy     P     X   X AsGeneralChurchYMPresident  2&! H# !#X%X   IlovetheScoutingmovement.IfeveryboyinAmericaknewandobservedtheScoutOath,  wewoulddoawaywithmostofthejailsandprisonsinthiscountry.Thisprogrambuildsboys,buildstheirfutures,leadsthemontherightpathsotheycanmakesomethingoftheirlives.Everymanorwomanwhohelpsaboyalongtheroadoflifenotonlydoesagreatthingforhimbutdoesagreatthingforsocietyasawhole.   `     h      p PresidentGordonB.Hinckley  Thisisnotanoptionalprogram....Scoutingisnolongerontrial.Itisaneconomically,socially,andspirituallysoundprogram.Itbuildsmenofcharacterandspiritualityandtrainsthemforcitizenandleadershipresponsibility.Scoutingteachesaboytotakecareofhimselfandstandonhisowntwofeet.Itisaninspiredprogramforademandingtime.Thisisthattime!IwouldtoGodthateveryboyofscoutingagecouldhavethebenefitsandblessingsofthisgreatprogram.Itistrulyanobleprogram.Itisabuilderofcharacternotonlyintheboysbutalsointhemenwhoprovidetheleadership.   `     h      p   p PresidentEzraTaftBenson   `   Ihopeyouwillrealize,brethren,thatindoingScoutworkyouaredoingChurchwork.ItisjustasimportantChurchworkasifyouwereinsomeotherdivisionoftheChurchprogram.   `     h      p ElderMarkE.Peterson  Underpriesthoodleadership,ScoutingcanbeatestimonybuildingexperiencethatcomplementsthepurposesofthequorumandassistsinleadingaboytoameaningfulrelationshipwiththeSavior   `     h      p BishopVictorL.Brown  Ifawarddoesnothaveagood,activeScoutingprogramthatattractsandhelpstoholdboysclosetotheChurch,itdoesnothavethetotalChurchprogram.   `     h      p PresidentN.EldonTanner  WhereIhaveseenweakScoutingitwastheresultofweakleadership,notaweakprogram.   `     h      p RobertL.Simpson  *%)   MuchasbeensaidinthemediaoflateregardingScouting.LetmeaffirmthatTheChurch ofJesusChristofLatterdaySaintshasnotdiminishedinanywayitssupportoftheScoutingmovement.PresidentSpencerW.Kimballdeclaredthat theChurchendorsesScoutingandwillseektoprovideleadershipwhichwillhelpboyskeepclosetotheirfamiliesandclosetotheChurchastheydevelopthequalitiesofcitizenshipandcharacterandfitnesswhichScoutingrepresents...WeveremainedstrongandfirminoursupportofthisgreatmovementforboysandtheOathandLawwhichareatitscenter.  PresidentEzraTaftBensondescribedScoutingas anobleprogram,saying, Itisabuilderofcharacter,notonlyintheboys,butalsointhemenwhoprovidetheleadership.  Brethren,ifeverytherewereatimewhentheprinciplesofScoutingwerevitallyneededthattimeisnow.Ifevertherewereagenerationwhowouldbenefitbykeepingphysicallystrong,mentallyawakeandmorallystraightthatgenerationisthepresentgeneration.   `     h     PresidentThomasS.Monson   `     h     GeneralConferencePriesthoodSession   `     h     October5,1991ScoutingHelpsBoysWalkPriesthoodPathChurchNews,TheConferenceIssues,October9,1993,p.14"Scoutinghelpsourboystowalkuprightlythepriesthoodpathtoexaltation,"saidPresidentThomasS.Monson,secondcounselorintheFirstPresidency,ashereaffirmedatthepriesthoodsessiontheChurch'sendorsementofScouting."InthisworldwheresomemisguidedmenandwomenstrivetoteardownanddestroygreatmovementssuchasScouting,IampleasedtostandfirmforanorganizationthatteachesdutytoGodandcountry,thatembracestheScoutLaw,"hesaid."Yes,anorganizationwhosemottois'Beprepared,'andwhosesloganis'Doagoodturndaily.'"HeexplainedthattheAaronicPriesthoodpreparesboysformanhoodandtheweightierdutiesoftheMelchizedekPriesthood,andScoutinghelpsboyswalkthepriesthoodpath.Heconcludedbysaying,"ToalltheAaronicPriesthoodassembledtonightwithyourfathersandyourleaders,thepriesthoodprogramoftheChurch,withitsaccompanyingactivities,includingScouting,willhelpandnothinderyouasyoujourneythroughlife."[p.15]# XX%"#  &"% X%X 5S5  # XX%7# !   TaylorsvilleUtahCentralStake $ t E8# ! &8#   AARONICPRIESTHOODVENTURINGGUIDESECTION2 THEROLEOFA X PRIESTSQUORUM/VENTURINGADVISOR   # 8#X%X 8  FASTSTARTGUIDANCEFORTHEPRIESTSQUORUM/VENTURINGADVISOR  T # XX%9#55   THEROLEOFTHEPRIESTSQUORUM/VENTURING  ADVISOR #  :# `   X%X APH=AaronicPriesthoodHandbookChurchDistributionCenterPublication  APE=AaronicPriesthoodVenturingGuideTaylorsvilleUtahCentralStakePublicationVLH=VenturingLeaderHandbookBoyScoutsofAmericaPublication* # ddd Xdd Xdd X(#(#,wd ,dd ,dd +   F  *    LearnandunderstandtheMissionoftheAaronicPriesthood       APHp.6     *  *z  IncorporatetheYoungMensThemeintoeveryPriestsQuorummeeting  *z    seeAPEguide f   X>*    FamiliarizeyourselfwiththegoalsforPriestageyoungmenwithintheVenturingprogramoftheBoyScoutsofAmerica.      seeAPEguide    A?*  R BecomefamiliarwiththesixactivityexperienceareasofVenturingandwhateachisdesignedtoachieveinprovidingabalancedactivityprogramforPriestageyoungmen.  *   seeAPEguide >  ^@*  Z LearntojointogetherthesixobjectiveswithintheMissionStatementoftheAaronicPriesthoodwiththesixactivityexperienceareasofVenturingtoprovideawellroundedactivityprogramforthePriestageyoungmen.Incorporateapriesthoodpurposeintoeachactivity.  n   seeAPEguideA  n" *  # CometoviewthePriestQuorum/VenturingCrewasoneandthesameentity.Incorporatethesameleadershipintoeachpartoftheentity,justasbothofyourphysicalarmsreceivetheirbloodsupplyfromthesameheart.  v&   seeAPEguide v)  +C*  F* Developleadershipinyouryoungmen.TeachthemthatthisistheirQuorum/CrewandhelpthemgrowintoprovidingtheactualleadershipfortheirownQuorum/Crewandallofitsactivities.YouaretobetheirAdvisorprovidinghelpfulshadowleadership. Themoretheyouth  . leaderstakeresponsibilityfortheirownprogram,thebetteryouarefulfillingyourroleasanAdvisor.  "0   seeAPEguide  4  6E*  $f5 Beconsistentintheexampleyougivetotheyoungmenyouadvise.ShowthemthesamespiritualcharacterqualitiesduringweeklyactivitiesthatyouexemplifyinteachingpriesthoodlessonsonSundays.Letthemseeyourtestimonyof,andcommitmentto,gospelprincipleswhenevertheyarewithyou.Betheirmentorandfriend,andhelpthemtosetgoals,plan,makedecisions,lead,grow,andenjoylife,inamoralandsafeenvironment.  )$< 3Nephi27:27John21:1517 ($B" *  d Workcooperativelywithyourpriesthoodleadershipteam(bishopric)andyouradultVenturingleadershipteam(Crewcommittee,associate advisors,parents,andconsultants)topromotetheneedsoftheyouthintheQuorum/Crew.Workwiththebishoprictoengagethefathersoftheyoungmenintheactivities,andinactivityplanningalongwiththeirsons.Usethefathersascommitteemembersandasprogramconsultants.Respecttheroleoffathersandmothers.Keeptheminformed.Seektheiradvice,help,andfullparticipationwithyoureffortstohelptheirsongrowandprogress.  t     D&C38:27   8J*   D  LearnhowPCI(ProgramCapabilityInventory)formscanbeusedtohelpidentifyadultswhoarewillingtoprovidehelptotheQuorum/Crewintheiractivities.      seeAPEguide 0   DK*  L  LearnhowtoconductaCrewOfficersSeminartoturnleadershipofCrewactivitiesovertotheyoungmenleadership.  8    VLHp.A24 8   *L*   Teachtheyoungmentousetheprocessof reflectiontostrengthentheirabilitytoevaluateactivitiesheldandtohelpthemimproveonthenextactivity.     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G=2   @3. @ GCrewPresident '  'Make   ExperienceAreaChairassignments h " AppointmembersoftheCrewtochairthesixexperienceoractivityareas.IfverysmallCrew,doubleupassignments.IfalargeCrew,createsixcommitteeswithachairmanovereach. >4 R %  @4.@>4. G=2r&  @4. @ GCrewCommittee r' Chairman '8( 'OrganizeCrew r) Committee 8* Identify/obtaincommitteememberstobeexperienceareaconsultants.UseFathersasmuchaspossible.ConductaProgramCapabilityInventory(PCIboyscanhelp). >4 N-  @5.@>5. G=2X.  @5. @ GCrewPresidency 'X/ 'Conduct X0 VenturingInterestSurvey(VIS) 3 ObtaininputonCrewmembersinterestsandpreferencesforCrewactivities,byconductinganVenturingInterestSurvey(VIS). >4 n5  @6.@>6. G=2T6  @6. @ GCrewAdvisors T7 andCrewCommitteeChairman 'V: 'ConductCrew T; OfficersSeminar = Generallydoneasanovernightretreat.TrainingoutlineisinLeaderManualorusevideotapefromBSACouncil.Typicallywillcover:(1)dutiesofofficers;(2)leadershipskills:(3)preparationofyearlyCrewcalendar.TheCrewPresidencymayconductthelatterbasedontheVIS.IfCrewdoesnotyethaveDDIorCodeandBylaws,thesemaybedecided/developed(orassignmentgiventotheAdministrativeVPtobringbackrecommendationsatalaterbusinessmeeting). >4 D  @7.@>7. G=2 RE  @7. @ GCrewPresidency ' RF 'ConductaFirst  RG Nighter  H InviteprospectiveCrewmembersand/orCrewmembersparents.PresenttheCrewsyearlyprogramcalendarinanattractiveway. >4  J   @8. @>8. G=2""rK   @8.  @ GCrewPresidency '""rL 'HoldCrew ""rM Presidencymeetings #O Meetregularly(atleastmonthly)asaCrewPresidencytomakesureCrewisoperatingeffectively.AaronicPriesthoodVenturingCrewsmaytypicallyusepartoftheirQuorumpresidencymeetingastheirCrewPresidencymeeting. >4 t$S  "@9."@>9. G=2%!T  "@9. "@ GCrewPresidency '%!U 'Conduct %!V monthlyCrewBusinessMeetingandoverseeactivities (6$Z ConductCrewbusiness.UseRobertsRulesofOrder.HaveactivitychairmenreportonplansforcomingactivitiesandhaveCrewsmembersvoteonapprovalsofactivityplans.Seethatplansforactivitiesarecarriedthrough.HaveCrewevaluatecompletedactivities. D:  (p#^ $@10.$@D10. H>3d $@10. $@ H CrewCommittee 'd 'Meetand d provideneededconsultants  Meetmonthly.DeterminehelpneededbytheCrew,particularlybytheactivitychairmen,tosuccessfullyorganizecomingactivities.Makesurethatneededconsultantsarenotifiedandinvolved. D:  &@11.&@D_11. H>3  &@11. &@ HActivity   Chairmen 'g   'Conduct   activities g   Prepareactivityplan,withhelpofconsultantsasneeded.UseActivityPlanner.PresentplansinCrewbusinessmeetingsforapproval.Carryoutactivities.Evaluate. ?5 - } (@12.(@?12. H>3  (@12. (@ HCrewPresidency   andActivityChairmen ' c 'Planand   conductsuperactivity  c Generallyayearlyculminationoftheentireactivitycalendar.Shouldincludeactivitiesineachexperiencearealedbytherespectiveactivitychairman. ?5  c *@13.*@?13. H>3m  *@13. *@ HCrewPresident m  orotherCrewofficer 'I  'Participatein m  theVOA 3  RepresentCrewatStakeorDistrictVenturingOfficersAssociation(VOA).Giveinput.ReportbackonStake,District,Area,andCouncilprograms. I #   ? # X%Xw5S5  #wXX%Hw# !w  TaylorsvilleUtahCentralStake $ t w#w! w#w  AARONICPRIESTHOODVENTURINGGUIDESECTION3 OVERALLPROGRAMGOALSANDOBJECTIVES  X #wgx#x   55   w OVERALLPROGRAMGOALSANDOBJECTIVES #w y#    X%XwInthe1991editionoftheAaronicPriesthoodHandbook(seepage6)itstates:  Themissionofthe & AaronicPriesthood istohelpeachyoungman    *0 ` BecomeconvertedtothegospelofJesusChristandlivebyitsteachings. ` (#` (#   *0 ` Magnifypriesthoodcallings ` (#` (#   *0 ` Givemeaningfulservicez ` (#` (#   *0 ` PreparetoreceivetheMelchizedekPriesthoodf ` (#` (#   *0 ` Committo,worthilypreparefor,andserveanhonorablefulltimemission.R  ` (#` (#   *0 ` Liveworthytoreceivetemplecovenantsandpreparetobecomeaworthyhusband >  andfather. ` (#` (# TheabovesixstatementssummarizetheobjectivesoftheChurchofJesusChristofLatterdaySaintsforeachPriestageyoungman.IntheTaylorsvilleCentralStakeitishopedthateachyoungmanwilladoptthesixobjectives,listedintheMissionStatementoftheAaronicPriesthood,ashisownpersonalgoalswhichhewillworktowardachieving.TothisendourStakehasadopteda Young  MensTheme .ItishopedthatthisTheme,whichincorporatestheMissionstatementoftheAaronic  Priesthoodwiththe13thSectionoftheDoctrineandCovenants,willbememorizedandrepeatedeachtimetheyoungmenmeettogether.Bysodoing,itishopedthateachyoungmanwillinternalizethesegoalsashisown.The Venturingprogram supportedbytheBoyScoutsofAmericaencouragesawellrounded V activityprogramforourPriestageyoungmen(1619)incorporatingactivitiesinthefollowing six F experienceareas : 6 Ѐ?% ,X$ hX9X?  *0  Citizenship0 (#(#DevelopabetterunderstandingofAmericasgovernmentalsystems.Learn b therightsandexpectationsofcitizenship.EncourageaprideinourAmericanheritage.  (# (#   *0  Leadership0 (#(#PreparetogiveleadershipandtofulfillourresponsibilitytoAmericansociety   andtothepeoplesoftheworld.Createopportunitiesfordecisionmakingandgoalsetting,andfordevelopingconfidenceandindependenceofjudgment.  (# (# #wXX%z#X%Xw  *0  Service0 (#(#Gainarespectforthebasicrightsofothers.Developtheskillsanddesireto r$" helpothersandsetgoalsforalifeofservice.  (# (# #wXX%}#X%Xw  *0  Outdoor0 (#(#Developadegreeofselfreliancebasedoncourage,initiative,and 6'"% resourcefulness.Understandandappreciatethewiseuseofresourcesandtheprotectionofourenvironment.#wXX%#X%Xw)^$' (# (#     *0  Fitness0 (#(#Improvemental,emotional,andphysicalfitness.Enhancephysicalfitness *6&) andanappreciationforrecreation,andprepareforalifetimeoffitness.+"'* (# (# Ї#wXX%߆#X%Xw0  *0(#(#Social0 (#(#Instillstablepersonalvaluesfirmlybasedonreligiousconcepts.Develop  skillindealingwithallpeopleandencourageasenseoffamilyandcommunityresponsibility.#wXX%L#X%Xw (# (# When AaronicPriesthoodVenturing isemployed, thesixexperienceareasofVenturing ` worktogetherinharmonywiththesixmissionstatementobjectivesoftheAaronicPriesthood. IntheVenturingprogramthegoalsoftheBoyScoutsofAmericaareto: ( x   *0  Instillvaluesinyoungpeople P (#(#   *0  Preparethemtomakeethicalchoices < (#(#   *0  Toprovideethicalleadership( (#(#   *0  Totakeresponsibilityforthemselves (#(#   *0  Toshowrespectforothersandtogiveservicetothem (#(#   *0  Toenjoylife (#(# Ѐ(SeepagesA6,A8oftheBSAVenturingLeaderManual)TheabovegoalswhichBSAhassetfortheVenturingprogramofScoutingareworthygoals.TheyarealsogoalswhichtheGospelofJesusChristisdesignedtoinstillwithinPriestageyoungmenoftheChurch.WhiletheendgoaloftheBoyScoutsofAmericaistoproducestrongcitizens,thegoaloftheChurchgoesbeyondthatgoalwiththegoalofpreparingyoungmentofollowJesusChristandthuspreparethemselvesforEternalLifeintheCelestialKingdom.ThesixVenturingExperienceAreasareconsistentwiththeChurchsobjectiveswiththePriestsQuorum.Wiselyused,theVenturingprogramcaneffectivelyfunctionastheactivityarmofthePriestsQuoruminbuildingstrongChristlikecharactertoprepareouryoungmenfortheirpresentandfutureresponsibilities.IntheTaylorsvilleCentralStakeweencouragePriesthoodleaderstothinkofthePriestsQuorumandtheVenturingCrewasonesingleentityservingtheeverydaygrowthneedsofthePriestageyoungmenwithinourstake.  WEEKLYPRIESTSQUORUM/VENTURINGCREWACTIVITIESJEachweeklyPriestsQuorum/VenturingCrewactivityshouldembraceatleastoneofthesixPriestsQuorumMissionStatementObjectivesandoneofthesixAaronicPriesthoodVenturingExperienceAreas.RotatingamongthemwillsatisfythefullbreadthanddepthofdevelopmentalconcernsforPriestageyoungmen.Quorum/CrewleaderswhodiligentlyandenthusiasticallyembraceandimplementthePriestsQuorumObjectivesandtheVenturingExperienceAreasinplanningtheirweeklyactivitieswillgreatlyaidPriestageyoungmeninmagnifyingtheircallingsintheAaronicPriesthoodandcompletingtheirpersonalpreparationstoreceiveandmagnifytheirresponsibilitiesintheMelchizedekPriesthood.        (AaronicPriesthoodVenturingProgramGuidep.6) l+&* ЇSomeexamplesofQuorum/CrewactivitieswhichfulfillbothPriestsQuorumObjectiveandVenturingExperienceAreasare:0   (#(#   *0  AdatingpanelwiththeLaurels( Socialestablishstablepersonalvaluesfirmlybasedon ` religiousconceptsanddevelopskillindealingwithallpeople;and, Prepareforeternalmarriageandsuccessfulfamilylife) (#(#   *0  Inviteamarriagecounselortodiscusstheimpactofcareerchoicesonhusbandwifeand  ` familyrelationships.( Careerand PreparationforeternalmarriageandsuccessfulfamilylifeasaworthyMelchizedekPriesthoodholder) (#(#   *0  HaveaCampfireTestimonyMeeting( BecomeconvertedtotheGospelofJesusChristand    Outdoorappreciateandprotecttheenvironment) (#(#   *0  VisiteachoftheBishopsinthestaketodiscusstheircareersandtheirPriesthoodcallings.   ( MagnifyCalling/ Career) (#(#   *0  Haveagenealogyworkshopactivity( MagnifyCalling/ Service)H(#(#   *0  VisittheMissionaryTrainingCenter( Committo,worthypreparefor,andservean  p honorablefulltimemission/ Social) (#(#   *0  Visitaresthomeorhospitalandthrowanunbirthdaypartyforthem( Givemeaningful 4 service/ Social) (#(#   *0  OrganizeandconductaPrimaryOlympicsforthechildrenintheWard.( Givemeaningful  service/ Fitness) (#(#   *0  HaveaFathersandSonsovernighter( Preparetobecomeaworthyhusbandandfather/ l  Outdoor) (#(#   *0  HaveaMothersandSonsnight( Preparetobecomeaworthyhusbandandfather/ 0"   Social) (#(#   *0  VISITYOURVENTURINGEXCHANGE/ROUNDTABLEMONTHLYMEETINGS $D # ANDGETAVARIETYOFIDEASFROMOTHERSASTOWHATACTIVITIESTHEYHAVEHELDTHATWORKEDWELL.ThesemeetingsareheldforourDistrict(Dist.15/OldEnglishFortDistrict)onthe2ndThursdayofeachmonthat7:00p.m.intheTaylorsvilleHighSchoolSeminaryBuilding.#wXX%# (#'(#(# X%Xw5S5 i #wXX%k# !w  TaylorsvilleUtahCentralStake $ t #w! #w  AARONICPRIESTHOODVENTURINGGUIDESECTION4 GUIDELINESANDHELPSFOR X AARONICPRIESTHOODVENTURINGLEADERS   #w#  h 55   w GUIDELINESANDHELPSFORAARONIC  PRIESTHOODVENTURINGLEADERS #w #X%Xw ` աWhenpriesthoodcenteredVenturinginaPriestsQuorumisstrong,thetotalquorumprogramisstrengthened.ThereisgoodevidencethatafunctioningVenturingprograminaPriestsquorumsettingcanmakeasignificantdifferenceinpromotingpriesthoodactivity,buildingtestimonies,preparingyoungmenformissionsandpriesthoodleadershipasadults,etc.ThefollowingguidelinesaredesignedtohelptheBishop,Quorum/CrewAdvisor,andCrewPresidentimplementaneffectiveVenturingactivityprogramwithintheirPriestsQuorum.u#wXX%z#X%Xwu  H 1.0  SPECIALTHINGSTHATMAKEVENTURINGEFFECTIVE.  (#(# 0  ThingsthatmakeVenturingexcitingandusefulforworkingwith16to18yearoldsinclude: (#(# 0  0(#(#Aprogramculturethatisrichintradition,symbols,etc.,butdifferentthanotherscouting   programs,andsuitedtothematuritylevelofyoungadults.Someofthesedifferencesareamorecasualuniformselectedordesignedbytheyoungmen;differentorganizationrolesandnames;andceremonies,songs,rituals,thatappealtothismaturingagegroup. (#(# 0  0(#(#Manyopportunitiesforcareerexploration.\(#(# 0  0(#(#Incorporationofcompetitiveathleticsintotheprogram.H(#(# 0  0(#(#Chancestosponsorandparticipateincoedactivities.4(#(# 0  0(#(#Ahighlevelofboycontrolovertheprogram. p(#(# Eachlevelofscoutinggivesleadershipexperiencescommensuratewiththeageandabilitiesoftheboysinvolved.Venturingprovidesanumberofwonderfulfeaturesforyoungmentoexperienceandlearnadvancedleadership,citizenship,andselfgovernmentskills.SomeofthespecialopportunitiesaffordedVenturersinclude:0  0(#(#ConductingbusinessmeetingsusingRobertsRulesofOrder. (#(# 0  0(#(#Individualandgroupexperienceindevelopingandwritingprogramplans,making  presentations,evaluatingprograms,etc. (#(# 0  0(#(#Experiencingrepresentativegovernment,throughtheVOA(VenturingOfficerAssociation)  structure. (#(# 0  0(#(#Preparingandworkingwithorganizationalbylaws(thatis,constitutions)X (#(# 0  0(#(#Leadershiptraininginhowtodevelopeffectiveworkinggroups.up#XX%#putpX%Xptp#XX%å#poX%XoD!(#(# 2.0  THEBISHOPISTHEKEY. AsthepresidentofthePriestsQuorum(MelchizedekPriesthood #l  LeadershipHandbook,Section4,pp.1820),theBishopsinvolvementandleadershipinquorumactivitiesisasignificantfactorinwhetherVenturingbecomesasignificantforceinthequorumandwhetherthequorummakesadifferenceintheactuallivesofitsmembers.TheimportancethattheBishopplacesonimplementingagood,wellroundedVenturingprogramwilllargelydeterminetheimportancetheyoungmenplaceontheirowncommitmentandinvolvement.BishopsshouldnotonlypresideatandregularlyattendweeklySundayPriestsQuorummeetings,butshouldalsoattendandbeinvolvedinQuorum/Crewactivities.AlthoughoneofhisassistantswillbedesignatedastheCrewPresident,theBishopshould: (#(#  l+&) E%XX X ,X$ hXE0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#MakesurethateachPriestknowstheimportancetheBishopplacesonhis  activity,notonlyinSundayquorummeetings,butalsoinhisquorumVenturingactivityprogram.MakesurethateachpriestisencouragedtoarrangehisworkandactivityscheduletogivehighprioritytoattendingVenturingactivitieswithhisquorum.  (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#Seethatadultquorum/Venturingleadershipisfullystaffedwithexemplary 8  Priesthoodholders.TheminimumforVenturingis:CrewAdvisor,AssistantAdvisor,andCrewCommitteeChairman.SeethatthesemenarefullytrainedinAaronicPriesthoodandVenturingleadership.TheidealQuorum/CrewadultleadershipexistswhentheBishop,asPresidentofthePriestsQuorum,appointshimselftoserveastheCrewCommitteeChairman.  (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#SeethatyouthleadersintheQuorum/CrewarefullytrainedintheirAaronic   PriesthoodandVenturingduties.  (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#HavedirectpersonalcontactregularlywitheachmemberofthePriestsQuorum p andconductregularpersonalpriesthoodinterviewswitheachofhisassistantswho,withhim,constitutethequorumpresidency,andprovideCrewleadershipoverVenturingactivities.TheBishopsclosepersonalcontactwillstrengthenthepriesthoodpurposesbehindactivitiesandencouragetheyouthtoemulatehisleadership.  (# (# 0   (#(# 30  SELECTEFFECTIVEQUORUM/CREWADVISORS. Becausecontinuityinleadership 4 isakeytosuccess,aQuorum/CrewAdvisorandAssistantAdvisorshouldbecalledtoserve,wheneverpossible,forseveralyearswithoutbeingreleased.WhencallingaPriestQuorum/CrewAdvisor,theBishopshoulddiscussexpectationsforperformanceandthenallowhimtoservelongenoughtobecomewelltrainedandtodevelopcloserelationshipswithyoungmeninthequorum.Also,becauseittakessometimeforleaderstofullylearntoeffectivelyhelptheiryoungmenleadintheseprograms,itismostdesirablefortheadultadvisortoreceivebasicandadvancedtraininginadultVenturingleadership.ItisbestifthistrainingcanoccurwhenamanisanAssistantAdvisor,ifpossible.Then,whenheiscalledasAdvisor,heisverypreparedforthecalling. (#(# 0  Ideally,thePriestsQuorumAdvisorshouldalsofilltheroleofVenturingCrewAdvisor.IfitisfeltthatadifferentmanneedstobecalledtoserveasCrewAdvisor,thatpersonshouldalsoserveasanAssistantPriestsQuorumadvisor.BothadultleadersshouldworkasacloseknitteamandattendallmeetingsofthequorumandCrew,receivebasicandadvancedVenturingleadertraining,andattendmonthlyAdvisorsExchange(VenturingRoundTable).QuorumadvisorsassisttheBishopandpresentanadultpriesthoodrolemodeltotheyoungmenoftheQuorum/Crew.TherolethattheadvisorplaysisprimarilydeterminedbytheBishop.StudiesconductedamongyoungmenoftheChurchhavefoundthatayoungmansrelationshipwithhisquorumadvisorbecomesmoreinfluentialasheadvancesintheAaronic l+&* Priesthood.ItisimportantthattheQuorumAdvisorbeaspiritualrolemodel.(VitalizingtheAaronicPriesthoodQuorumTrainingGuide) (#(# 0  Quorum/Crewadvisorsshouldnotviewthemselvesasleadersofyoungmenfollowers,butmoreasleadersofyoungmenleaders.ThismindsetwillensurethatadvisorsdonotusurptheopportunityforgrowththatQuorum/Crewprogramsareintendedtooffertoyoungmenthroughtheirbeingabletofunctioninleadershiproles.Themoretheyouthleaderstakeresponsibilityfortheirownprogram,thebetteryouarefulfillingyourroleasanadvisor.TheresponsibilityformeaningfulquorumactivitieslieswiththeQuorumPresidency/Crewleaders,assistedbywiseandsensitiveadultleaders.Quorum/Venturingactivitiesprovideopportunitiesfortheadultleaderstogrowclosetotheyoungmen.AdvisorsshoulddevelopaspiritualrelationshipwitheachyoungmanandadvisetheQuorumPresidency/Crewleadershipintheircalling.LeadersshouldspendagreatdealoftimedevelopinggoodrelationshipswiththeyoungmenandturningthemtotheLord.(VitalizingtheAaronicPriesthoodQuorumTrainingGuide) (#(# 4.0  THECREWCOMMITTEE. TheCrewcommitteeisorganizedunderthedirectionofthe p Bishopandshouldbecomposedofparentsandotherinterestedandcommittedadults.TheCrewcommitteemeetsatleastmonthlytoensurethattheCrewhasaquality,weeklyactivityprogramwhichispriesthoodcenteredandinvolvesallQuorum/Crewmembers.TheCrewcommitteealsokeepsparentsinformedofandinvolvedinQuorum/Crewactivities,maintainstheprogramcapabilityinventory(PCI),ensuresthatadultadvisorsandQuorum/Crewofficersarefullytrained,seesthatconsultantsareavailabletoassistyouthleadersinactivityplanning,andsupportstheprograminotherwaysthatareneeded. (#(# 9%XX m hX%XX X95.0  CREWORGANIZATION. AneffectiveQuorum/Crewisonewhichisappropriately  organized. Organizeyourselves;prepareeveryneedfulthing.(D&C88:118)IntheBSAVenturingLeaderManual,fiveofficesareoutlinedforanVenturingCrewPresidency:CrewPresident,1stVicePresidentoverAdministration,2ndVicePresidentoverPrograms,CrewSecretary,andCrewTreasurer.IntheTaylorsvilleUtahCentralStake,itisrecommendedthatthisorganizationbemodifiedtocoordinateCrewleadershipwiththeo#XX%#oyoungmenspriesthoodcallingsinthePriestsQuorumPresidency,asfollows: (#(# 0  0` (#(# CrewPresident 8" ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#FilledbythePriestsQuorumFirstAssistant$#t!m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#PresidesatallQuorum,CrewandCrewOfficersmeetingswhentheBishop $`" isnotpresent m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#CoordinatestheimplementationandoperationoftheCrew%8!$m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#AppointsyouthmembersoftheQuorum/Crewtoserveasactivitychairmen &$"% overone,ormore,ofthesixVenturingexperienceareas m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (# 0m m (#m (#OverseestheimplementationofCrewactivitiesandprograms(thisincludes (#' thedutiesoftheProgramVicePresidentasoutlinedinBSAVenturing materials)*%)m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#RepresentsCrewmembersatStakeorDistrictVOA(VenturingOfficers   Association)meetings m (#m (#  0  0` (#(#Administrative(orFirst)VicePresident t` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#FilledbythePriestsQuorumSecondAssistant`m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#ConductsandpresidesatCrewmeetingsintheabsenceofthePresidentL m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (# 0m m (#m (#AsCrewParliamentarian,seesthatCrewmeetingsareconductedbyRoberts 8  RulesofOrder. m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (# 0m m (#m (#TakestheleadinseeingthattheCrewhasDDI(DistinctiveDressIdentity)  ` andCodeandByLaws m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Leadseffortstorecruit/fellowshipnew(orlessactive)members 8 m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Promotesawardsandrecognitions$ m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Conductsceremonies,pledges,singing,etc. m (#m (#  0  0` (#(# ` (#` (#    ` SecretaryTreasurer    0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#FilledbyPriestsQuorumSecretary m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#KeepsminutesofQuorum,CrewPresidencyandCrewBusinessmeetingspm (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (# 0m m (#m (#KeepstrackoffundsavailabletotheCrew(incoordinationwithadult \ committeefinancemember,orotherwardarrangementformaintainingYMscoutingfunds) m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (# 0m m (#m (#PreparesActivityPlannersheetstogivetoyouthActivityChairmenand  p maintainscopiesofthesesheetswhenactivitiesarecompletedandevaluated. m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#IfitisfeltnecessarytocallyoungmenotherthanmembersoftheQuorumPresidencytoserveinthesepositions,theyshouldbepresentedtotheQuorum/CrewfortheirsustainingvoteandattendQuorumPresidencyplanningmeetings.  (# (# 0  0` (#(# VenturingExperienceAreaActivityChairmen` (#` (# 0  0` (#(# 0 ` (#` (#WhenQuorum/Crewsizepermits,sixyoungmen,eachrepresentingadifferent l VenturingExperienceArea,shouldbecalledorappointedbytheCrewPresidenttoserveasactivitychairmen,andreporttotheCrewPresident.TheseExperienceAreasare:  (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Citizenship m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Leadership m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Service m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Outdoor m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Fitness m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#Social m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#AlargeQuorum/CrewmayfilloutthefullfivememberCrewPresidencytogivemoreboysleadershipopportunities,andformsixactivitycommitteesunderthesixchairmen.AsmallQuorum/Crewmaycombinetheseleadershiprolesbydoublingupassignmentsasneeded.h+&* (# (# Ї0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#ThegoalofallVenturingactivitiesisthedevelopmentofleadershipineachCrewmember.Bybeingplacedinapositionwheretheyareresponsibleforactivitiesandotherpeople,theyhavetolearntobealeader.TodevelopleadershipinallPriests/Venturerstheymustbeprovidedwithopportunitiestobeleaderstoplanandcarryoutactivitiesandmakerelationshipswork.Thebestwaytolearnisbytryingsomething,notbywatchingsomeoneorbeingtoldaboutit.Venturerslearntomakeethicaldecisions,toplananevent,tocommunicate,ortoencourageothersbybeinginapositionwherethoseskillsandactionsarenecessary.  (# (# 0  0` (#(# ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#Alongwithotherduties,theFitnessChairmanshouldhaveresponsibilityforquorumparticipationinstakeathletics.DutiesoftheSocialChairmanmayincludeleadershipforVenturerparticipationinmonthlycombinedactivitiesofthewardYMYW.Theactivitychairmanisresponsibleforplanning,obtainingQuorum/Crewapprovalfor,carryingout,andevaluatingmidweekandotheractivitiesoftheCrewactivitiesintheirexperiencearea.  (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#  (# (# 6.0  PROGRAMPLANNING. ?%XX m hX%XX m hX?Thefirststepinplanninganeffectivepriesthoodcentered H activityprogramistodeterminetheneedsandinterestsofeachQuorum/Crewmember.The 8 VenturingInterestSurveyformisdesignedforthispurpose.(SeeVenturingLeadership $t Manual,pagesY30,Y31,Y45,Y48).ThenextstepisforQuorum/Crewofficerstomeet(usuallyaspartofaCrewOfficerssSeminar)toplanactivitiesforthenext12months.The12monthcalendarissometimesdescribedasaskeletonplan,whichincludes (#(# 0  0` (#(#(1)0m ` (#` (#Superactivityplaceanddates,and$m (#m (# 0  0` (#(#(2)0m ` (#` (#Formidweekactivitynights,thedatesform (#m (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#(a)0 (# (#Crewbusinessmeetings (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#(b)0 (# (#CombinedYMYWactivities,and (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0 (# (#Rotatingexperienceareaassignmentsfortheremainingdates. (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#0m (# (#0 m (#m (#Somespecificactivitiesmightbeidentifiedforthesedates,alongwithanythemesorspecialtiesthatCrewmembersdesireforalloraportionofthecomingyear.  (# (# 0  Fromthis12monthprogram,theQuorum/CrewPresidency,meetingmonthly,preparesamoredetailedlistingofproposedactivitiesforthenextthreemonths,keepinginmindthemissionoftheChurch,AaronicPriesthoodpurposes,andtheneedsanddesiresofQuorum/Crewmembers.SpecificactivitiesidentifiedshouldberelatedbothtooneofthesixVenturingexperienceareasandalsooneofthesixAaronicPriesthoodpurposes,assuringthataninteresting,andwellrounded,programexiststhatfurthersthemissionoftheChurch.ItwouldbeidealtotrytoscheduleactivitieswhichcorrelatewithlessonstobetaughtinQuorummeetings.(Forexample,ifaseriesoflessonsonmissionaryworkareplanned,activitiesmightalsohaveamissionarypreparationpriesthoodpurpose.AFitnessactivity l+&* mightbetolearnaboutmissionaryphysicalfitnessprogramsoraSocialactivitycouldbeplannedtoinvitenonmemberfriendstoaChurchvisitorcenter.) (#(# 0  Fromthedetailed3monthcalendar,individualyouthactivitychairmenprepareexactplansforspecificactivities.Therecommendedstepsbytheactivitychairmanare: (#(# 0  0` (#(#(1)0 ` (#` (#Workwithaconsultantandothercommitteemembersasneededtoworkout L  detailsoftheplanfortheactivity.(Ideallythiswouldbetheyoungmansfather).  (# (# 0  0` (#(#(2)0 ` (#` (#RecordtheplanontheActivityPlannersheetprovidedbytheCrewSecretary$ t (# (# 0  0` (#(#(3)0 ` (#` (#PresenttheproposalforapprovaltotheCrewatitsmonthlybusinessmeeting,  ` andmakeagreeduponchanges.  (# (# 0  0` (#(#(4)0 ` (#` (#Leadandcarryouttheactivity. 8  (# (# 0  0` (#(#(5)0 ` (#` (#ParticipateinevaluatingtheactivityatthenextavailableCrewmeeting.$  (# (# 0  ThiscyclecontinuestobepushedforwardeachmonththroughtheQuorum/CrewPresidencymeetings.Atthesametime,aplanningcommitteeisworkingonpreparationsfortheyearlyCrewsuperactivity. (#(# 7.0  MEETINGS. Thefollowingmeetingshelpcarryoutthepurposesandfunctionsofan H AaronicPriesthoodVenturingCrew: (#(# 0  0` (#(# Midweekactivitynight. TheVenturingprogramisintendedtobeheldweeklyon $t wardYMYWactivitynight.Theseweeklymeetingsshouldgenerallyinclude: ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(# 1)0m ` (#` (#ParticipationincombinedYMYWactivitiesPm (#m (# 0  0` (#(# 2)0m ` (#` (#MonthlyCrewMeeting,abusinessmeetingconductedbyRobertsRulesof < OrderwhereCrewbusinessisconducted,includingthepresentationof,recommendationsfor,discussionof,approvalof,andevaluationofCrewactivities. m (#m (# 0  0` (#(# 3)0m ` (#` (#ExperienceArea/PriesthoodPurposeactivities,whichareplannedand  conductedbyyoungmenexperienceareachairmenintheCrew. m (#m (# 0  0` (#(# CrewPresidencyMeeting. Thisshouldbeconductedatleastmonthly,probablyas `  apartofPriestsQuorumPresidencymeeting.ThePresidencyshouldusethistimetomakesurethatplansandpreparationshavebeenmadeforcomingCrewactivitiesandprograms.AttendanceshouldincludetheBishopandyouthmembersoftheQuorum/CrewPresidencyplusAdvisors. ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(# CrewOfficersSeminar. Usuallyconductedonceayearinthefall(oradditionally, %