tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107447693215170761.post788971154083988621..comments2023-04-29T03:42:18.678-07:00Comments on LDS Scouter: TrainingEvensporhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005685575858296425noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107447693215170761.post-82583141024722325122011-01-25T07:29:11.847-08:002011-01-25T07:29:11.847-08:00Chad- Eloquently stated! Why would we think the S...Chad- Eloquently stated! Why would we think the Spirit will guide us in Scouting if we haven't done all we can to prepare first? It's like every other activity in the Church; first you must prepare yourself and do all you can, then the Lord paves the way for you.firebirdluverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15453221978638104150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5107447693215170761.post-41047059322412663612011-01-24T18:31:17.581-08:002011-01-24T18:31:17.581-08:00This is one of my greatest soap-box issues. For s...This is one of my greatest soap-box issues. For some reason, LDS Scouters think that the Spirit will hand them what they should do or say INSTEAD of studying (getting training) and the presenting a program to boys who then can start to lead the program.<br /><br />I serve in multiple areas in my District. I run the Varsity Huddle, I serve on the Training Committee training all new Varsity Coaches and I serve on the Advancement Committee serving most of the LDS units in the District as a primary resource. I have been doing these for a little less than a year. Attendance at Huddle for 17 wards in my District is anywhere from 2-6 a month. Horrible numbers but before I started Huddle no one was going.<br /><br />I am amazed at the lack of education and training within the LDS Church from its leaders. I almost get jealous when I do advancement for non-LDS units. I wish LDS Scouters could see how good they could be if they only tried. Non-LDS Scouters feed off training and LDS Scouters don't always feel like they need it.<br /><br />At Little Philmont this weekend, the Stake YMP and the Stake Presidency pushed getting training. Scouting is such a great program and has changed so many even those who didn't earn Eagle.<br /><br />My heart breaks when I see stagnant programs that hurt the boys because leaders are not trained. <br /><br />Chad, Varsity CoachFishguttshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03341241565019533579noreply@blogger.com