Contributed
by: Alice Gifford - These are some of my notes from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's Stake
Conference address to us.
President
is responsible for planning the meeting. She is responsible for the spiritual tone
of the meeting. (Prayer, Scriptures, etc.) Plan ahead, have materials needed at the
meeting, don't waste time on items that are not profitable. Use an agenda, stick to it,
begin meeting on time and end on time.
Counselor (and Advisors) need to come to the meeting. Contact president ahead of
time and add items of importance to the agenda. Be constructive. What are the
goals of your presidency. How can you Personally help?
Spiritual Preparation (all) Come prepared to share a scripture to set the tone of the
meeting. (You need to know what is on the agenda so you can prepare) Pray individually
before coming to meeting.
What Takes Away from the Spirit of Meeting?
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Being in a hurry. The meeting has been
planned and you need to plan so you can be there without being in a rush to be somewhere
else.
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Anger
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How To Handle Differences of Opinion
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Prayer
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Express differences in the right
spirit
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Everyone should feel free to express
how they feel
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Decisions w/out discussion????
Counselors and advisors no longer feel empowered . Don't recruit a
"following"-you don't like something so you go to another person in private (in
or out of presidency) and "discuss" the problem hoping to "convert"
others to your point of view. If problem is not resolved by the end of the
meeting-leave it, pray, ponder, and then discuss at next meeting.
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President makes final decision (this
is her stewardship as leader), but would a wise president out-vote her counselors?
Would a good counselor undermine the president? Sometimes you'll need to make a
temporary decision until you can gather more information. Other times the decision
made will feel good. In both cases, come back later and evaluate end result.
Make adjustments as needed. There is not always a right and a wrong way - but THE
LORD'S HOUSE IS A HOUSE OF ORDER
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When Planning Activities, Ask:
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Does this activity strengthen testimonies
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Does it add to the program or detract
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Does it take time from something that
might be more worthwhile?
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. Does this activity put undo
stress and pressure on the family? (of Leaders and YW)
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What Matters Most to Youth
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You'd think it would be peers but he said:
Security at Home and a Personal Leader figure-someone they trust and look to for an
example.
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How Do We Help the Less-Active or Struggling Youth
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#l-you involve her parents
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#2-her brothers and sisters,
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#3-Best Friend, peers,
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#4-Bishop, Sunday School teacher,
Seminary teacher, and Home Teachers. Discuss in Ward Council so that others can
help.
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How To Sustain Each Other
Leadership
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