Goals of Leaders & Parents:
As Outlined in the Scouting Handbook by the Church
Presented at Aaronic Priesthhod/Scouting Leadership
Retreat
Denver North Stake
January 20th & 21st 1994
edited by Jerry Pierce Feb 2, 2000
Scoutmaster's Goals
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Help young men to magnify their callings in the Priesthood.
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Hold young men close to their families.
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Hold young men close to the Church.
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Help young men develop strong character traits as outlined
in the Scouting Handbook by the Church.
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Provide active involvement on community, school, and Church
service projects.
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Provide the scouts with resources they need to run their
activities and meetings.
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Teach the scouts correct principles, leadership and scouting
skills
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Keep accurate records for the scouts
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Work with and keep the Primary President what the patrol
is doing.
Scout's Goals
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Set aside time to work on Scouting outside of Troop Meeting.
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With the help of parents, develop a timeline for Scouting
advancement, achievements, up to and including Eagle Scout.
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Approach Eagle Scout as a Priesthood responsibility.
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Inform parents of up coming Scouting events
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Use the patrol methods to run the patrol setting time aside
for any instructors needed.
Parent's Goals
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Help the young man stay focused on achievements. Assist the
young men by helping him keep proper records.
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Insure that the young man is at every activity.
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Provide transportation to and from activities when possible.
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Fathers should attend activities when invited.
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Participate on the troop committee.
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Assist the scouts in learning their Scouting skills.