Little Philmont Training

We have an upcoming Little Philmont conference! This is an exciting event designed to help anyone in any sort of way associated with scouting in the Church be more familiar with the scouting program, why we use it, and how we make it work well for us.

 When is Little Philmont?

February 7th, 2015
7:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Stake Center in Clinton, MS

How do I register?

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-little-philmont-tickets-13677153735

What is Little Philmont?

Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico is the site of several premier scout leader training courses every year. Two weeks out of every summer (two sessions, one week each), the Church holds Priesthood Leadership Training at Philmont Scout Ranch, where the General Young Men Presidency and General Primary Presidency train Stake Presidencies in using Scouting in conjunction with the priesthood. Those Stake Presidencies are then encouraged to take what they learn back to their stakes and hold a "Little Philmont" - a one or two day conference about how Scouting fits with the Church and the priesthood. This is done under the direction of the Young Men General Presidency. In fact, I have heard there is often a member of the Young Men General Presidency, as well as members of the Board at the Little Philmont.

Who should attend a Little Philmont?

Everyone! Little Philmont is for anyone with a Scout-related calling, from direct contact leaders to committee members, Cubs through Venturing. It is for Young Men and Primary presidencies on both the stake and ward level. It is for bishoprics and parents of scouts. And, of course, commissioners serving LDS units would find it helpful. It is for anyone who could benefit from a better understanding of how the priesthood and Scouting fit together and why the Lord has asked us to use this program to raise His young men and train them to be missionaries (and beyond).

Priest/Laurel Activity, January 2-3

Theme: #ForgetYourSelfie
 









When: January 2-3, 2015

Where:

655 Monroe Road

Hattiesburg MS 3901

Registration is now open: http://forgetyourselfie.eventbrite.com

Schedule

Friday

1:00 Check-in

2:00: Intro to theme and weekend schedule

2:30-4:00: Classes (Group Dating Activity)

4:30-5:30 Ultimate Frisbee

5:30-7:00 Dinner and Clean up

7:00-9:00 Dance

9:00-10:00 Dessert and Games

10:30 Bedtime

Saturday

8:00-10:00 Small Group Breakfast and Clean up

10:00-12:00 Classes and Service Project

12:00 Lunch

1:00-2:00 Kickball

2:00-4:00 Classes and Service Project

4:00 Dismiss and Go Home

Lindsey Stirling Live Facebook Event

Participate in a live event Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 p.m. MST featuring world-famous LDS entertainer Lindsey Sterling. Don’t dress up or buy a ticket. You can participate wherever you are!
Streaming live to the LDS Youth Facebook page, YouTube, or the Mormon Channel, this event will also be hosted in three languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese)!
Lindsey Stirling is a dancing, hip hop violinist, a returned missionary, and a self-made success story. Youth around the world will have a chance to ask Lindsey questions, moderated by Young Men general president David L. Beck and Young Women general president Bonnie L. Oscarson. Elder Beck said of the event, “Elder Bednar has challenged all of us to “share goodness”—to use social media to flood the earth with goodness and truth. This Face to Face event is just one way we are trying to follow that counsel.”

Lindsey will share her own story—including how she learned to recognize her worth, how she shares the gospel, and how she has risen above criticism to make a unique contribution to the world. Lindsey will also perform on her violin.

Hasten the Work Activity

hasten the work

youth activity

saturday, november 15

 ·        Stake Center, Clinton, MS

·        2:00PM – 9:00pm

·        Ages 12 – 18

·        Dinner served

·        Hasten the Work shirts & jeans (no holes, rips, etc.); no shorts or capris.

~Dance Theme~ 

Dancing Through the Decades

(dress up from your favorite decade)

Timeline:

 2:00-2:30  Opening (all ages)

 2:30-4:30  Travel the World itinerary (all ages)

  4:30-5:00  Closing (all ages)

  5:00-6:00  Dinner (all ages)

  6:00-7:00  Dance Instruction (all ages-yes, ALL ages J)

  7:00-9:00  Dance (14 & up)

  7:00-9:00  Activity (12-13)

2014 Youth Conference

Youth Conference is fast approaching! This year we will have the Hattiesburg, Jackson, and Monroe Stakes together for Youth Conference.

Our theme for this year is "Moroni's Quest." Along with the usual cool speakers and fun service project we'll practice archery and do some epic Nephite battle re-enactments!

Key Info:

Date: June 26-28, 2014
Location: Pearl River Community College
Youth ages: 14-18
Registration Deadline: May 1st.
Facebook Page
Registration Website

Check back on the 2014 Youth Conference blog page for more info as it becomes available as well as info on the T-shirt design contest.

Dennis Pitta, Eagle Scout and Baltimore tight end, gets 5-year deal

Not sure what scouting can do for your youth? Check out this article about Dennis Pitta!

Flag Football Rules

We will have three fields we can use and will divide the fields in half at the 50 yard line with two games being played on each field at a time. The back of the actual end zone to the 40 yard lines will be the field of play with the 40 yd-50yd being one end zone and outside the back of the actual end zone being the other. 

We will play 7 offense and 7 defense at a time, 5 boys and 2 girls. Boys will guard boys and girls will guard girls however after the pass is made or the quarterback rushes anyone can grab the flag for the down.  1^st down will be 25 yds from the line of scrimmage. Offense can punt on 4^th down or go for it. A punt will result in the other team starting from their 10 yd line. 

A kickoff will also be the other team starting from the 10 yd line. There will be no run plays. Only the quarterback can run once rushed. Pass rushers will have to count an audible 5 seconds (to 5 Mississippi) before rushing. Pass blockers cannot use their hands to block, their hands will have to be behind their back. Pass rushers cannot use their hands to get past blockers. There will be no flag guarding. This includes stiff arms and swatting defender’s hands when they try to pull a flag. 

Touchdowns are 7 points. Interceptions are returnable. Fumbles are dead balls once recovered. No jamming receivers. Receivers must have possession of the ball and both feet in bounds to complete a pass.

Penalties:

Holding – 10 yds

Tackling – 15 yds

Improper block – 5 yds                          

Unsportsmanlike conduct – 15 yds with possible ejection

QB running unrushed – 5 yds

Run plays – 5 yds

Ineligible man on field – 5 yds

Pass interference – 15 yds Auto 1^st down

Block in back – 10 yds

     This is just a basic list. There will probably be more that I haven’t thought of. The important thing is for everyone to enjoy playing without letting our competitiveness get out of hand.

**All teams must bring someone who can referee.

New blog pages on camping

I have started a couple of blog pages that will hopefully be helpful. One is on where to go camping, hiking, backpacking, and canoeing in and around Mississippi. The other is has some links to basic camping gear for parents and leaders just getting started with camping.

If you have been camping, hiking, backpacking, or canoeing at other sites in and around Mississippi please let me know and I'll add it to the list. 

Upcoming Activities

I wanted to get the word out about some upcoming activities.

Feb 8: Tri-stake Basketball Tournament,
@ Hattiesburg

Mar 1: University of Scouting
Mar 1: Missionary Olympics
Mar 22: Bi-stake Flag Football Tournament
@Hazlehurst

April 26: Merit Badge Midway

May 2-3: Father and Sons Campout
May 10: Soccer (?) @ Hattiesburg
May 31-June 1: Stake Conference

June 8-13/: Bi-stake Summer Camp, @ Camp Hood

Florida Panhandle Scout Activities

One of the leaders of an LDS unit in the Pensacola area has put together a great website that describes a lot of hiking, backpack, and camping areas in and around Pensacola. This is a great resource for high adventure activities that are not too far away.

http://www.troop36pensacola.com/