Recharter Materials

Hello good brethren of the Manila Stake,

Last week during Round Table/Stake Corners there was uncertainty as to when our re-chartering was to be completed. The purpose of this email is to clarify that point, and to encourage you to continue focusing on your re-chartering efforts.

After discussing with the Scout Office, we concluded that it would help a number of Wards if we moved the “Stake Turn-in Meeting” from Thursday Oct 27^th to Thursday Nov 10^th (i.e. 2 extra weeks).

I’ve attached two documents which I hope will help you as you progress through the process of re-chartering for next year.

Charter Renewal Instructions

Recharter Training Presentation

Our schedule for the “Stake Turn-in Meeting” on Thursday Nov 10^th is as follows:

Location: Our Stake Center

Who: Each Ward at specified time – The primary person who should attend is the person that worked on the data entry (generally the COR or the Scout Committee Chair).  Others to attend to help with the data verification could be the Ward YM presidency.

What: Turning in hard-copy of your four, signed, charter packets.

Time:

Ward	Time
12th	7:00 PM
11th	7:15 PM
10th	7:30 PM
9th	7:45 PM
8th	8:00 PM
7th	8:15 PM
6th	8:30 PM
5th	8:45 PM
4th	9:00 PM
3rd	9:15 PM
2nd	9:30 PM
1st	9:45 PM

If your assigned time doesn't work, please coordinate with another ward that can swap times with you.

Thank you for your time and effort in completing this large task.  I’ll see you on Thursday November 10^th.

  -- Brother Murdoch

2017 High Adventure Proposals

As has been done in recent years, each priest and teacher's quorum needs to present their proposal for a high adventure activity to the stake presidency. These are brief presnetations, about 30 minutes, that will allow the young men to explain their priesthood purpose for the activity, approximate costs, and other basic plans. 

A schedule for the presentations is presently being created, but will occur in late October and early November.

This is a link to a powerpoint template you can use. 

Boot Camp Memories

Boot camp was a great experience to build on our testimonies. We pushed ourselves physically and spiritually, tried new activities, and expanded our circle of friends. 

Please leave a comment with some of your favorite memories from camp. What activities did you like best? What life lessons were learned? 

Boot Camp Lost and Found

Lots of gear was lost and found at Boot Camp. Some of it was brought HQ, other stuff was kept by the zone advisors. If you have lost stuff or if you are missing something, please make a note in the comments below. 

Boot Camp Schedule (July 11-15)

Monday

Arrival and check-in

Orientation

Sorting ceremony

Games

Dinner

Evening Program

Tuesday

Breakfast

Sack lunch

Group 1 Battlecreek games, Shooting, Service

Group 2 Climbing / Rappelling, COPE

Dinner

Evening Program
Movie

Wednesday

Breakfast

Sack lunch

Group 1 Climbing / Rappelling, COPE

Group 2  Battlecreek games, Shooting, Service

Dinner

Competitions

Evening Program

Thursday

Breakfast

7 mile hike (total) to summit Delano Peak

Sack lunch

Special afternoon activity and camp challenge

Dinner

Evening program

Ward time with dutch oven dessert

Friday

Breakfast

Check-out

Departure

What should zones be doing before Boot Camp?

The following are items for each zone to complete and have ready before we leave for Boot Camp.  Your preparation personally, and as a zone, will make a difference for a greater growth experience at camp.

1. If you’ve not done so, have an activity or meet as a zone leadership (zone leaders, district leaders, advisors).  And carry out the following:

• Provide training for any ZL or DL who has not received it
• Establish zone identity,  reviewing life of Book of Mormon person who zone is named after
• Create banner/flag/title
• Pick district names
  

2. Have a couple of introduction activities decided and ready to help zone members get know one another on Monday after the “Sorting” occurs.
   
3. Decide how your zone will conduct morning prayer, scriptures, devotionals – as zones or districts? Who will lead them? How will you bring the spirit and challenge a “Mighty Change” to occur?
   
4. Prepare a zone song and skit to practice with zone members and share at a Boot Camp campfire.
   
5. Review zone gear list and make sure you have everything needed.
   
6. Continue to encourage young men in your ward to carry out quorum prep activities. Help get them excited and prepared to attend Boot Camp.

Important Dates:

July 7 – Final check in meeting

7pm – Boot Camp Council meets

8pm – Boot Camp Adult leaders meet (advisors, quartermasters, activities, media)

July 11-15 – Boot Camp here we come!

Roundtable / Eagle Coach Training

Roundtable will be held on June 2 at 7pm in the stake center behind Walmart in Cedar Hills. 

There will be a special eagle process training in the gym. This will be the same training we held in April, if you attended in April or October, then you do not need to come again.

The following should attend this eagle training:

• All Eagle Coaches (mandatory) 

• All Eagle Coordinators

• Stake Young Men’s Presidencies 

• Ward Young Men’s Presidencies 

• Eagle approval people 

• Unit advancement chairs/committee chairs

• Scoutmasters 

• Varsity team coaches 

• Venturing crew advisers 

• Anyone who has anything to do with Eagles

Council will be creating binders for each person who attends that are customized for our training session.  

Please have attendees sign up here: http://www.utahscouts.org/event/eagle-coach-training/1924529

Boot Camp Leadership Campout

Friday April 23rd is a Boot Camp Leadership Camp for all Boot Camp Council Members, Zone Leaders, and Zone Advisors. 

Where will we be? 

The camp will be at the Willow Park campground in Lehi, just west of Willow Creek middle school.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B023'32.2%22N+111%C2%B054'01.6%22W/@40.392273,-111.9009852,153m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0

How will we get there?

We would ask the Zone Advisors to make arrangements to get the Zone Leaders to the camp. Remember two deep leadership. Additionally, please file an activity plan with your own wards for the travel. Please arrive at the at the park by 6pm on Friday. 

What do I need to bring? 

Bring a dinner for Friday night. There will be campfires if you want to cook, bring something from home, or buy something on your way there. Breakfast and treats will be provided.

Also bring - 

A marshmallow roasting stick, or a way to make one.

A sleeping bag and pad

A tent. If you have a buddy going, you are welcome to share. We would ask zone advisors to help make sure the boys in their ward have a place to sleep.

Warm, dry night clothes

Rain gear, like a pancho and umbrella. It is probably going to rain on us - which will make the camp much more memorable. 

A flashlight or headlamp

A notebook and something to write with. 

Scriptures (Electronic or otherwise. You probably don't want to bring your nice leatherbound set.) 

What facilities are available? 

There are restrooms close to the camp. 

There is no power. 

What will we be doing? 

We will be playing lots of games with a purpose. Besides having fun, we hope to get to know one another better, learn about our responsibilities at boot camp, and practice leading reflections.

What time will we finish? 

You should be home before noon on Saturday. 

Can I leave early? 

Yes. We encourage you to stay the whole time, but parents are welcome to come pick their sons up any time. Please let one of the Stake YM Presidency know when you come get them so we can account for everyone. 

Multi-Stake Dance - Disney Theme

The Stake Youth Council is sponsoring a multi-stake dance on Saturday, April 30th, starting at 8:00pm. The dance will be Disney themed. Besides dancing, there will be games and a photo booth. Each ward is asked to provide two chaperones for the evening. 

Chess

Dennis Muhlestein from the 12th ward will present the Chess merit badge during the roundup April 23, at 10:15am, at the Mahogany building. Please bring chess set with you, if possible. 

Citizenship in the World

The Citizenship in the World merit badge will be presented by Eric Goodrich in the 10th ward, starting at 10:15am in the Mahogany building. Brother Goodrich has indicated that one of the requirements should be completed beforehand - 

7. Do TWO of the following and share with your counselor what you have learned:

a. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web site.b. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of an international news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country.c. Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed there.d. Attend a world Scout jamboree.e. Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.

Please contact Brother Goodrich if you have questions. His contact information is available in the directory on lds.org.

Morningside

Please spread the word to the Manila Stake youth regarding an upcoming morning side at the chapel just south of AFHS.

Under the direction of President Mark Ivins, the American Fork East Stake will host the final Seminary Morning side for this school year, April 22nd at 6:30 am at the church just South of the American Fork High School ( next to the driving range ).

The speaker will be David Litchford.  He is a professor at UVU. His topic is Standing Firm in the Faith. 

Sustainability Merit Badge

The Sustainability merit badge will be taught by Spencer Clements from the 9th ward. Please bring paper and something to write with to the merit badge class.

Prerequisites are:

• 1
• 2 Water a
• 2 Food a
• 2 energy b or c
• 2 stuff a
• 4
• 5

We will cover during the roundup:

• 2 water B
• 2 Food b & c
• 2 community a & b
• 2 energy a
• 2 stuff c
• 3 a & b
• 6

If the boys are told soon, they can do all of the prerequisites in a FHE.
They will need to track expenses, and food consumption for 2 weeks.
They need to track water bills for 1 month after the FHE as they try to reduce water consumption.

It really is a great merit badge. 

If you have questions about the prerequisites, please contact Brother Spencer. His contact information is on lds.org.

Life to Eagle Fireside

There will be a Life to Eagle fireside on Sunday April 24th, at 6:30pm, in the Mahogany building. The meeting will briefly cover the eagle process, and then talk mostly about what makes a good eagle project. Ward and district eagle coaches will be available to talk with the young men on an individual basis to help them vet eagle ideas. Bring your ideas for an eagle project. 

Inventing Merit Badge

Brother Shane Christiansen from the 11th ward will present the Inventing Merit Badge at the Roundup on April 23.

The prerequisites can be downloaded here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2koZjnQ248paW9IcE9Jc3BiSERMS0NDRVBGdnUzdnVpR1ZR/view?usp=sharing

The workbook can be downloaded here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2koZjnQ248pU2l5aERLS2UzVUd0ckprQ05BSzctZDVTY2JR/view?usp=sharing

Please bring a blue card, pen or pencil and their working versions of the inventing worksheet along with models and working prototypes for counselor review are also needed and explained in detail in the attachments.

Contact Brother Christiansen using the contact details in the lds.org directory if you have questions. 

April Merit Badge Roundup

The April 23rd Merit Badge Roundup at the Mahogany building will feature 5 merit badges. 

8:00am
Citizenship in the Community (Required for eagle)
Inventing 
Sustainability (Required for eagle)

10:00am Break (switch presenters)

10:15am
Citizenship in the World (Required for eagle)
Chess

Separate pages for the requirements and prerequisites for each badge can be reached by clicking on the badges above (if they are available). 

REGISTRATION

To help the instructors know how many people are coming to each class, please register for the classes. Click on this link to open the registration form. http://goo.gl/forms/1a5XrZmc5A

Training/Devotional for all Stake and Ward YM Presidencies (adults)

Please put April 17th on your calendar for a stakewide YM Leader council meeting with the Stake Presidency. Will be at 7:00am in the SC RS room. For all Ward YM Presidencies, advisors, Scouting positions. 

Encampment Kickoff

A special meeting will be held during mutual for all priest and teacher age youth, and any deacons who may turn 14 before July 11th. Leaders and parents are also invited to attend. The youth on the encampment council are going to present the theme, highlight the awesome activities of the camp, and discuss how to prepare physically and spiritually. They will review medical form requirements, registration, and try to answer any questions people have about the camp. This will be your mutual activity for the week, regardless if you have mutual on Tuesday or Wednesday. Regular mutual attire.

Where: Stake Center Cultural Hall
When: 7:00pm
Who: All youth who will be 14 or older on July 11th. And their leaders and parents
Attire: Nice casual

January Merit Badge Roundup

January 23 - MB Roundup at the Mahogan Building

•  8:00AM Citizenship in the Community (Notes)
•  8:00AM Citizenship in the Nation (Prerequisites)
•  10:15AM Communications (Prerequisites) 
•  10:15AM Plumbing

Citizenship in the Community

Ken Cromar from the 5th ward presented the Citizenship in the Community merit badge. Here are the handouts for his class. 

Manila Area History
Citizenship in the Community Notes (Please read this!!)

Citizenship in the Nation

James Patterson of the 7th ward will present the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge at 8:00am on January 23 at the Mahogany building. Here are the prerequisites: 

Prerequisites - Cit. In Nation MB:
2. Do TWO of the following:
A. Visit a place that is listed as a National Historic Landmark or that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tell your counselor what you learned about the landmark or site and what you found interesting about it.
B. Tour your state capitol building or the U.S. Capitol. Tell your counselor what you learned about the capitol, its function, and its history.
C. Tour a federal facility. Explain to your counselor what you saw there and what you learned about its function in the local community and how it serves this nation.
D. Choose a national monument that interests you. Using books, brochures, the Internet (with your parent’s permission), and other resources, find out more about the monument. Tell your counselor what you learned, and explain why the monument is important to this country’s citizens.
3. Watch the national evening news five days in a row OR read the front page of a major daily newspaper five days in a row. Discuss the national issues you learned about with your counselor. Choose one of the issues and explain how it affects you and your family.

Life to Eagle Leader Training

Life to Eagle training will be from 6:30 to 9:30 on 11 Feb. 2016.  The location is not yet set and will follow soon.  It will be within our council.

This will be the same training we held in October, if you attended in October, then you do not need to come again.

Council would like the following to attend:

• All Eagle Coaches (mandatory) 

• All Eagle Coordinators 

• Stake Young Men’s Presidencies 

• Ward Young Men’s Presidencies 

• Eagle approval people 

• Unit advancement chairs/committee chairs 

• Scoutmasters 

• Varsity team coaches 

• Venturing crew advisers 

• Anyone who has anything to do with Eagles

Council will be creating binders for each person who attends that are customized for our training session.

I would also like to see each of the people who approves projects attending, that will make our approval nights go much more smoothly.

Thank you for your help in this effort.  As you can imagine, there is no way we could spread this information without everyone helping along the way.

--

Andrew Lundgren

Alpine District Advancement Chair

Manila 12th Ward

Communications Merit Badge - January Roundup

The communications merit badge will be presented at 10:15 in the Mahogany building. Scott Robinson from the 6th ward will be the presenter. Brother Robinson has specified that the following requirements should be done before the class starts. 

2 Do ONE of the following:

a. Think of a creative way to describe yourself, using, for example, a collage, short story or autobiography, drawing or series of photographs, or a song or skit. Using the aid you created, make a presentation to your counselor about yourself.
b. Choose a concept, product, or service in which you have great confidence. Build a sales plan based on its good points. Try to persuade the counselor to agree with, use, or buy your concept, product or service. After your sales talk, discuss with your counselor how persuasive you were.

4 Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of his or her position, talent, career or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person. Then prepare and deliver to your counselor an introduction of the person as though this person were to be a guest speaker, and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak. Show how you would call to invite this person to speak.

President Livingston Invites Woodbadge Participation

From: Scott Livingston
Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 6:27 PM
Subject: Woodbadge 2016

My dear brothers and sisters -

Beginning tomorrow, November 1st, our stake-sponsored Wood Badge course will be opening for registration. This course will be held September 15-17 & 22-24, 2016 at Maple Dell. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive some of the most powerful and life-changing training you'll ever receive. Two other stakes will be joining us: Cedar Hills and Cedar Hills West. Spots fill up very quickly.

Each bishopric in our stake is formally assigned to attend Wood Badge sometime in the next year if you have not already attended. As the presidency of the Aaronic Priesthood, this is invaluable training that will impact the lives of countless youth as you implement what you are taught. The link below gives a glimpse into how Wood Badge can impact your work as a bishopric. I also invite all Young Women, Young Men and Primary leaders to also register to attend. If you can't attend our stake-sponsored course, you are encouraged to register for another course being held in 2016. Our vision is simple: We will be a Wood Badge stake, meaning that every leader that should receive this training will receive it.

http://blog.utahscouts.org/venturing/the-role-of-the-bishopric-in-scouting/

Our course director will be Brother Curtis O'Reilly, of our stake high council. Sister Livingston and I will both be a part of this course - her as a participant and myself as a troop guide. We have many other fantastic leaders who will be providing the training for all attending.

I promise you that as you make the sacrifice required to participate in Wood Badge, you will become a better husband and father, wife and mother, and a more powerful and effective Priesthood leader. You will come to know the Savior more personally. And He will teach you personally, by the power of the Holy Ghost, what He has called you to do and how He will help you to do it. We look forward to seeing you at Wood Badge.

Here is the link to register. It will be active tomorrow.

http://www.utahscouts.org/event/wood-badge-w2-591-16-13-curtis-oreilly/1802554

With love,

President Livingston