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Duty To God and Scouting. Saturday October 17, 2009. Purpose of the DTG Program. First Presidency message “Called to make a difference in the world” Provide service Fulfill priesthood duties Strengthen yourself Responsibility to learn your duty to God
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Duty To God and Scouting Saturday October 17, 2009
Purpose of the DTG Program • First Presidency message • “Called to make a difference in the world” • Provide service • Fulfill priesthood duties • Strengthen yourself • Responsibility to learn your duty to God • Preparation to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood
Guiding Principles It’s about the young men, not the program The most important people to influence are the bishop,parents, and mentors DTG should be integrated throughout the YM program Recognize progress
A “Program” Approach… • Has proven • Challenging • Frustrating • Less effective Possibly… because this approach is too “linear”
Thinking in a less linear way(gaining a greater perspective)
Duty to God as the Central Focus
Young Men’s Program as the Central Focus Gail #4
An Individual Young Man as the Central Focus
Personalize Seek revelation Meet with the parents Action Plan for each YM based on his specific needs
Involving Bishops YM President discuss DTG program during PPI with Bishop Bishop discuss DTG with each young man during yearly interview Bishops take lead in recognition of DTG progress
Involving Parents • Quarterly scoutmaster’s conference • YM Secretary send progress reports to parents • Involve parents in recognition activities
Mentors Used for Eagle advancement Nurture trust Set goals Follow up regularly
Integrating DTG Presidency meetings Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Bishops Youth Council (BYC) Aaronic Priesthood Committee (APC)
Recognition Bishops take the lead Quarterly milestones Recognized in priesthood opening exercises and sacrament meeting Special activity for meeting milestones
DTG Discussion What is working well in your quorum? How do you involve parents and families? How can you improve the DTG program in your quorum? How do you recognize DTG progress?