Transcript PPT - Cascade Pacific Council

2015 LDS Friends of Scouting
Coordinator & Presenter Training
Presented by
Rob Cornilles,
Cascade Pacific Council Board Chair
Spencer Young, Director of LDS Scouting
Why Scouting?
Why Friends of Scouting?
“The Church supports the BSA’s annual Friends of
Scouting drive. These funds provide financial
support for the BSA local council.”
“Stake presidents and bishops oversee the drives
in their units.”
– Scouting Handbook –
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints
Key Facts about LDS FOS Campaigns
• The Church is committed to Scouting as an integral
part of our Primary and Young Men programs for
the development of Aaronic Priesthood holders.
• Friends of Scouting is how the Church chooses to
provide financial support for our local BSA council.
• All FOS contributions stay in our local council.
• LDS packs/troops have historically contributed less
per boy than non-LDS packs/troops.
Keys to Success for LDS Campaigns
1. Campaign MUST be VISIBLY SUPPORTED by
Bishop and Stake President.
2. Identify and assign the RIGHT PERSON for the
job (coordinating and/or presenting).
3. Give every adult member MEANINGFUL
OPPORTUNITY to contribute thru all 3 stages
of the campaign.
Goals of the Campaign
1. Convey message that Scouting is
an integral part of developing
young men for priesthood duties.
2. Inspire members to “hasten the
work” through Scouting.
3. Give every adult a meaningful
opportunity to contribute.
Convey Message that Scouting is an
Integral Part of Developing Young Men
for Priesthood Duties
• The RIGHT PLACES (Make presentations in
Priesthood, Relief Society and Primary)
• The RIGHT MESSAGE (Remember your
audience; use the quotes from the Church
Leaders; and personalize the message)
• The RIGHT PERSON (Who is the right person
to make the presentation and ask for each
group?)
5 Elements of an Effective FOS Presentation
1. Explain why Scouting matters (to “all boys” and the Church).
 Share video presentation
 Review quotes from Church leaders
 Personalize message
2. Explain why Friends of Scouting matters (to the local BSA
council and to “all boys”).
 FOS money stays in local BSA council
 It costs $200 per boy to provide Scouting programs
 Council reaching out to at-risk youth
3. Hand out LDS FOS brochures to all households.
4. Invite every adult to consider a generous contribution.
5. Be clear about how to contribute, your follow up plan, and your
timeline.
- Preparation Stage • FOS Coordinator kick-off & weekly status reporting
(January 12th)
• Announcement #1 in ward bulletin (January 18th
and 25th)
• Bishop endorsements in church (January 18th and
25th)
• Identify and train all FOS Presenters (2 weeks prior)
• [Bishop’s letter printed & mailed (2 Weeks Prior)]
- Campaign Stage • FOS presentations in Priesthood, Relief Society, and
Primary (Kick-Off – February 1st)
• Announcement #2 in ward bulletin (February 1st
Kick-Off thru completion)
• Reminders in Priesthood, Relief Society, and
Primary (weekly thru completion)
• FOLLOW UP with each household (via phone or
email)
- Close Out Stage • Collect money and turn into BSA Council office
(Friday, March 6th for Full Incentives)
• Announcement #3 in ward bulletin (March 1st)
• Formal “Thank You” & report to Priesthood,
Relief Society, and Primary (March 1st)
• Collect any additional money that comes in
Keys to Success for LDS Campaigns
1. Campaign MUST be VISIBLY SUPPORTED by
Bishop and Stake President.
2. Identify and Assign the RIGHT PERSON for the
Job (Coordinating and/or Presenting).
3. Give Every Adult Member MEANINGFUL
OPPORTUNITY to Contribute.
Key Dates & Milestones
Monday, January 12th - FOS Coordinator Kick-Off
• Deliver announcement #1 to ward bulletin specialist
• Identify and approach all FOS Presenters
• Confer with Bishop about “Do Not Contact” list
• [Prepare mailer for ward members]
• Begin weekly status reporting (Stake/District/Council contact)
Sunday, January 18th – 2 Weeks Prior to Kick-Off
• Announcement #1 appears in ward bulletin
• Bishop announces and endorses FOS campaign
• Ensure all FOS Presenters are trained
• [Mailer is printed for Bishop’s signature and sent]
• Email weekly status report
Key Dates & Milestones
Sunday, January 25th – 1 Week Prior to Kick-Off
• Announcement #1 continues in ward bulletin
• Bishop announces and endorses FOS campaign
• Deliver announcement #2 to ward bulletin specialist
• Email weekly status report
Sunday, February 1st – Ward FOS Kick-Off
• Announcement #2 appears in ward bulletin
• Make FOS presentations in Priesthood, Relief Society,
and Primary
• Email weekly status report
Key Dates & Milestones
Sunday February 8th,15th & 22nd – FOS Campaign
Continues
• Announcement #2 appears in ward bulletin
• Announce FOS reminders in Priesthood, Relief
Society, and Primary
• Collect FOS contributions
• Deliver announcement #3 to ward bulletin
specialist (February 22nd for March 1st)
• Email weekly status report
Key Dates & Milestones
Sunday, March 1st – FOS Campaign Concludes
• Announcement #3 appears in ward bulletin
• Give formal “Thank You” and report in Priesthood,
Relief Society, and Primary
• Inform people how to make post-campaign
contributions (read ward bulletin)
• Email weekly status report
Friday, March 6th – Final FOS Turn-In
• Final turn-in of contributions to Scout Office
• Collect and turn-in additional contributions as they
come in
For More Information
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Scout Office
– 503-226-3423
– 2145 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
Friends of Scouting Website
– www.cpcbsa.org/fos
– Click “I’m an FOS Worker” for LDS Materials
Spencer Young Contact Information
– 503-225-5729 (Office)
– 503-314-2089 (Cell)
– [email protected]
LDS Scouting Resources
– ldsbsa.org
– scouts100.lds.org
– LDS.org/callings/Aaronic Priesthood/Scouting
– LDS.org/callings/Primary/Scouting in Primary
– Youth.lds.org
– http://blog.utahscouts.org/for-parents/realgrowth-peer-peer-recruitment-campaignqe3
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Church Publications
– “Scout Training Was the Answer” – Ensign,
July 2014
– “A Century of Scouting in the Church” –
Ensign, October 2013
– “Fulfilling Your Duty to God Through Scouting”
– The New Era, September 2013
– “David and Dad at the Derby” – The Friend,
November 2013
– “A Century of Honor” – Nationwide Scouting
Open House Broadcast, October 29, 2013
– Many Others . . .
Q & A Session