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Youth Leadership
Elder
Henry B. Eyring
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Young Women is a time set apart for
growth and preparation. Leadership in the
Church helps each young woman come unto
Christ. Through leadership and service,
young women:
- Gain testimonies of their identity
as daughters of God.
- Have opportunities to qualify for
and rely upon the Spirit.
- Prepare to serve in their homes and
in the Church.
- Keep the covenants they have made
and prepare for temple covenants.
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Mutual Opening Exercises |
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Begin Mutual by inviting the Spirit.
Involve youth in a short opening meeting
(often called "opening exercises").
Opening exercises should include a
prayer and a hymn. Opening exercises may
also include:
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A
talk about the annual Mutual theme.
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Testimonies about the standards in
For the Strength of Youth.
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Introduction of friends and
visitors.
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Opportunities for youth to share a
talent or hobby.
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Recognition of good things youth
have done.
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Music practice.
Opening exercises should last 10 to 15
minutes |
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Example
Mutual Agenda Opening
Exercises |
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Date:______
Presiding:________________________
Welcome/Conducting:_______________
Opening Song:____________________
Pianist:__________________________
Chorister:________________________
Opening Prayer:___________________
Spiritual Thought:__________________
Repeat Mutual theme/YW Theme/
Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood
Announcements
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Presidency Meeting Agenda |
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-- Printable copy
Presidency Meeting Agenda.pdf
Conducting:
Opening prayer:
Discussion Items:
Review of scripture or part of a handbook
Report on assignments
Discuss counsel from priesthood leaders
Counsel together about how to bless individual youth
Plan:
Give new assignments:
Closing prayer: |
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How to Use a Presidency
Meeting Agenda |
Purpose
To organize and effectively use the time allotted for the presidency
meeting.
Prayer and Scripture
The scripture invites the Spirit and readies the presidency for the
prayer. Before the meeting the president will need to assign the
scripture and prayer to a presidency member. The scripture and prayer
may be assigned to one individual or two separate individuals.
Minutes
Read by the secretary, the minutes help the presidency review previous
discussions. Changes or additions to the minutes can be made when they
are read. The secretary may use the agenda to record minutes.
Leadership Training
The training sessions of the presidency should last about five minutes.
Although the lesson may be taught by either adult leader, the leadership
handbook indicates that the advisor teaches leadership skills, while the
adult presidency member implements those skills.
Calendar
Quickly reviewing the dates on the calendar can promote long-term
planning
Business
Review assignments for immediate activities, begin planning details for
upcoming activities, and evaluate past activities. Any planning should
include individual needs, activation plans, personal progress and
service. Evaluate and follow-up on any class goals or projects (ie.
Lights out, class service project, etc.)
Follow-up
The secretary should keep her copies of the Agenda for reference and
future meetings. |
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Conducting a Meeting |
Well conducted meetings are more efficient and effective.
1.Prepare an agenda. Schedule a room in which to meet and start on time.
The secretary helps prepare the agenda and keeps minutes.
2. Contact those who will take part and make sure they know the order of
the meeting. Arrange for the opening and closing prayers. Before
the meeting begins, invite all to take their places and be reverent.
3. Where appropriate, arrange for appropriate prelude music to be played
at least five minutes before the meeting starts. Ensure that the songs
are appropriate and that the chorister and accompanist are prepared.
4. Arrive early and make sure everything is ready for the meeting.
5. Know the names of any guests and introduce them to the group. Welcome
bishopric members, stake visitors, or other visitors by name and
introduce them to your group.
6. When conducting meetings other than class presidency or other small
group planning meetings, a brief prayer meeting should be held, whenever
possible, for all participants. This is where the last minute details
can be checked and a prayer given to invite the Spirit to be with you in
the meeting to follow.
7. Plan and practice what will be said in greeting. Remember that the
greeting sets the tone for the meeting and is a vital part of the
agenda. |
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CLASS PRESIDENCY
RESPONSIBILITIES |
Working with their Young Women/Young Men adviser, the class presidency
helps plan a program of activities to reinforce the Young Women/Young
Men program and to reach every girl/boy in the class. Each member of a
class presidency needs to prayerfully seek the guidance of your Father
in Heaven in his/her calling.
Under the direction of the Young Women/Young Men adviser the class
presidency-
1. Meets regularly in a class presidency meeting to prepare an agenda
for class meetings and activities, make assignments, and learn
leadership skills.
2. Watch over each class member by doing such things as-
A. Visit, fellowship and activate all Young Women/Young Men within the
class.
B. Reporting on the status of each class member to a member of the
Bishopric.
3. Plan and help conduct opening exercises of the Sunday Young
Women/Young Men meeting. Members of the class presidency should also
take turns conducting class meetings.
4. Plan and implement activities to reinforce Young Women/Young Men
Values taught in Sunday lessons. All activities should help Young
Women/Young Men use gospel principles in their lives, learn skills,
develop talents, practice social graces and strengthen family
relationships. Activities should also help Young Women/Young Men share
the gospel and learn to reach out to others in loving service.
5. Help each class member achieve his/her personal and group goals.
6. Work with the class secretary to keep records and reports current.
In addition, the class president represents the needs and interests of
his/her class in bishopric youth committee meetings.
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Ideas for class Presidency
Meetings |
These meetings should be held once a month for about one hour or twice a
month for about 30 minutes each. (More often if needed)
1. Be on time.
2. Be prepared. (Bring paper, pencil, calendar, and assignments
completed.)
3. Stick to the business at hand- do not use this time for socializing
or wander for the agenda.
4. Secretary should be prepared with an agenda, calendar and all
necessary information. (If needed
*she should call adult advisors or class president ahead of time to get
necessary info.)
5. Have & Stick to the prepared agenda.
6. Discuss upcoming events in detail. Make assignments and delegate.
7. Be prepared to offer ideas to help activities be a success. Think
positively and creatively.
8.Discuss any problems the girls might be having as it relates to the
welfare of the class. Be confidential. Be loving and not critical in
your discussion of the members of your class.
9. Discuss Telephone Assignments.
10.Each presidency member has been previously assigned a member of the
class to phone weekly regarding activities and Lights Out, thus
fellowshipping all class members.
11. Cards, letters, or visits are excellent ways to communicate love and
concern.
12. Review the assignments made in the meeting.
13. Remember to ask, don't demand, someone specifically to say the
prayer. If possible ask ahead of time, and don't ask for a volunteer.
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Delegating |
There are many responsibilities associated with a calling, and others,
besides the class presidency, can assist and benefit when they are
involved.
1.Know your class members and the task that needs to be done. Select the
individual whom you feel could best fulfill or accomplish the task.
2. Explain the total project and what you want to happen.
3. State the assignment clearly.
4. Let her know how important her part is and how it relates to the
total project.
5. Get her acceptance and have her suggest what she will do to fill the
assignment.
6. Decide together when the assignment is to be completed.
7. Write the assignment down and have her write it down.
8. Explain that she is responsible for the assignment and that you will
ask her on her progress.
9. Offer help and encouragement throughout the course of the assignment
until it is *completed.
10. Review the assignment and express thanks.
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What do you know!! |
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Have the
Presidency fill this out for each member of the class and see what they
know!
Name of Youth
Middle Name
Date of Birth
Age
Place of Birth
How long have they lived in this Ward
What school do they go to
What grade are they in?
What sports/music/clubs are they involved in?
Favorite Subjects in school?
Hobbies:
Favorite Food
Favorite Color |
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