Priesthood Meeting

Brother Mark Walton taught a lesson on setting goals. In his lesson he shared the example of John Goddard, a member of the LDS Church who at age 15 made a list of 127 things he wanted to do during his life, and how he pursued those goals. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Goddard_(adventurer))

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, and Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Dallas Brown conducted the meeting. Brother Mark Walton taught a lesson about Christmas, including readings from Luke 2 and Matthew 1, and a story titled “Wally's Christmas Pageant.” Two youth visitors joined the meeting: Marcus McCloskey (nephew of Brother Rick McCloskey) and Dallin Weaver whose family lives in Ajierban.

Scouts participating: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, and Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders participating: John Bingham, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, and Dan Williams.

Mutual - - Fruit Baskets for Widows and Widowers

The Scouts participated in a combined activity with the Young Men and Young Women of the Grandview Ninth Ward in which they delivered fruit baskets to widows and widowers in the ward.

Scouts participating: Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, and Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders participating: Dan Williams.

NOTE: This entry was written On December 21 by Greg Jones, who was not at the activity. Please advise if there are any errors in this posting.

Priesthood Meeting

Today Brother Walton taught about the role of Christ, including that he is the light of the world.

Scouts in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Mark Walton.

Mutual - - Progressive Dinner

Tonight the Young Women organized a Progressive Dinner. All met at the chapel, divided into three groups, then rotated among three homes for the meal. My group started with the main course at the Brad and Debi Wilcox home, for salad at the Tracy home, to the Chris and Cheryl Wilcox home for appetizers, and then all three groups gathered at the Walton home for pie.

Scouts in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, and Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Zac Jarman conducted the meeting. Today Brother Walton taught about Christmas, the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and showing love by giving gifts at Christmas.

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Combined Activity - - Food Bank

Tonight the Scouts participated in a Combined Activity of the Grandview 9th Ward Young Men and Young Women by helping sort food at the Community Action food bank in Provo. The Food Bank is located at 815 South Freedom Blvd in Provo, Utah (See http://www.communityactionprovo.org/)

Scouts in attendance: Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adults leaders in attendance: Greg Jones, Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Given that today is the fifth Sunday of the month, the young men and young women of the ward held a combined meeting. Brother John Bingham engaged the youth in a discussion as he taught leadership principles and shared a personal experience to illustrate the Mutual theme for 2009 (1 Timothy 4:12, "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ").

Youth in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

No Troop Meeting

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday on November 27, there was no Mutual or Troop Meeting this evening.

Priesthood Meeting

Zac Jarman conducted the meeting. After announcements, and after all recited the Purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood, Brother Mark Walton gave an important lesson on the priesthood and priesthood offices.

Young men in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Troop Meeting

Tonight Senior Patrol Leader Zac Jarman arrived late due to other commitments, so Tyler Rife filled in nicely to conduct the meeting.

Opening - - Flag Ceremony; Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan; Opening Prayer.

Scouting Skills - - Brother Dan Williams helped the Scouts learn how to do the square lash, and everyone practiced it.

Patrol Meeting - - In preparation for the Klondike Derby campout in January, Brother Taylor Cline, Assistant Scoutmaster, let the Scouts through a discussion of what clothing, and personal and patrol gear, should be taken on a cold weather campout, as well as a warm weather campout. This also prepares the scouts for requirements 5.a and 7.a of the Camping merit badge.

Inter-Patrol Activity - - The 11-year-old Scouts joined us for a game of blackout football - - Clint Flinders, Morgan Hunter, Scoutmaster Shannon Brown and Assistant Scoutmaster Robert Lambert.

Scouts in attendance: Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, and Tyler Rife.

Adults leaders in attendance: Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, and Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Brother Mark Walton completed last week's lesson on missionary service and the role of a full-time mission in our lives.

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Troop Meeting

Conducting: Zac Jarman, Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

Skills Instruction: Flag ceremony color guard (Zac Jarman, SPL; Taylor Cline, assistance scoutmaster)

Patrol Meeting: Troop and patrol organization roles in preparing for the Klondike Campout in January (Greg Jones, Scoutmaster)

Interpatrol Activity: "Klondike Kwestions" Game (Greg Jones, Scoutmaster)

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Dan Williams.

Patrol Leader Council

A Patrol Leader Council was held at the home of Dan Williams. This was held after a Deacons' Quorum Presidency meeting. Zac Jarman, the Senior Patrol Leader, conducted the PLC meeting. The Williams family provided some delicious refreshments.

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, and Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Brother Mark Walton gave a memorable lesson on missionary service and the role of a full-time mission in our lives. Also, Brother John Bingham, Second Counselor in the Bishopric, presented Zac Jarman to be sustained as Senior Patrol Leader, and all the quorum voted in favor.

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Service Activity - - Food Drive

The Scouts met at about 9 am to help collect food donations from members of the Grandview Ninth Ward. The organization that provides food to needy members of the community went to the Boy Scouts for help to replenish abnormally low supplies. In the Grandview Ninth Ward the food drive was announced to ward members in several ways, including by Cub Scouts delivering notices to the homes of ward members. The Scouts collected donations, along with members of the Varsity and Venturer programs.

Photos of this activity are posted in the troop photo album.

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Zac Jarman, Tanner Leishman, and Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Dan Williams.

Mutual - - BYU Football Team Fireside

The Scouts attended a fireside given by the BYU football team. Players spoke and performed musical numbers. About 60 of the players are returned missionaries and Eagle Scouts. Coach Bronco Mendenhall and his wife spoke at the end. The theme of these firesides is always discipleship, being a disciple of Christ. Very few, if any, football stories are told. Coach Mendenhall mentioned that in coaching his team he is not interested in the advice in books by successful football coaches, but instead looks to the scriptures. After the fireside the players and Coach Mendenhall were available for autographs. Zac Jarman obtained about 5 autographs on his BYU hat, including from star players such as Max Hall and Brad Pitta. Assistant Scoutmaster Taylor Cline drove us all to Springville in his truck, so everyone was able to visit and talk on the way back from the fireside.

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Zac Jarman, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife (Varsity Scout Jeremy Eatough also participated).

Pictures for this event are posted in the troop photo album.

Adult leaders in attendance: Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Today Brother Mark Walton gave another great lesson. The topic was "Thoughts and Language."

Scouts in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Landon Ledingham, and Tanner Leishman.

Adult leaders in attendance: Greg Jones, Mark Walton.

Troop Meeting - - Scouting Jeopardy!

Tonight the Scouts played Scouting Jeopardy! The topics were Ceremony, Ranks, Uniform, Knots, and Organization. The team of Zac Jarman and Tyler Rife triumphed over the team of Stephan Dartiguenave and Tanner Leishman.

Scouts in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Zac Jarman, Tanner Leishman, and Tyler Rife.

Adults leaders in attendance: Greg Jones and Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Brother Mark Walton taught an excellent lesson about honesty.

Scouts in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Zach Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Mutual - - BYU Chemistry Show

The Scouts went to BYU to see a show produced by BYU's chemistry department. The activity was organized by Taylor Cline.

Scouts in attendance: Landon Ledingham, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: Taylor Cline, Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Today Brother Mark Walton completed last week's lesson on following the prophet.

Scouts in attendance: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: John Bingham, Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Mutual - - Combined Activity - - Corn Maze

Brother Dan Williams organized the Combined Activity for the Young Men and Young Women of the Grandview Ninth Ward in which the Scouts participated.

Scouts in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Darwins, Jesus, Landon Ledingham, Marc, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders in attendance: Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Brother Mark Walton gave an excellent lesson on "Following the Prophet."

Scouts in attendance: Stephan Dartiguenave, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leisghman.

Adults in attendance: Greg Jones, Mark Walton, Dan Williams.

Mutual - - Service Activity

Tonight the Scouts cleaned window wells for members of the Grandview Ninth Ward - - Gary and Ann McRae, and Charlene Cutler. Dan Williams organized this activity. Afterward we all went to Macey's for ice cream.

This activity helps satisfy a Duty to God Award requirement under the category of Quorum Activities, specifically, "5. Participate in at least 2 deacons quorum service projects each year."

Photos for this activity are posted in the Troop 797 Photo Album.

Scouts participating: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Darwins, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Mark, and Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders: Greg Jones, Dan Williams. Taylor Cline made a valiant effort to participate (Greg Jones told him the wrong place to meet!).

Combined Activity

Tonight the scouts participated in a Combined Activity at the home of Brother and Sister Peterson. This was a murder mystery dinner in which many youth dressed in 1920s era clothing.

Participation in this activity helps satisfy a Duty to God Award requirement under the category of Citizenship and Social Development, specifically "11. Participate in 4 family, quorum, or ward social activities."

Scouts present: Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Zach Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Tyler Rife.

Adult leaders present: Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, Dan Williams.

Priesthood Meeting

Today the Scouts participated in the Priesthood Meeting of the Grandview Ninth Ward. In opening exercises Zach Jarman reported on the troop's participation in the Cascade District Fall Camporee. In the Deacon's Quorum meeting, those present recited the Mission of the Aaronic Priesthood, Brother John Bingham (Second Counselor in the Bishopric) taught of the importance of reverence in passing the Sacrament, and then Brother Bingham and Brother Dan Williams (Second Counselor in the Young Men's Presidency) taught a lesson on the duties of the Priesthood by reviewing passages from D&C 20:36-60.

The lesson helped fulfill a Duty to God requirement for those in attendance. Specifically, participation in this lesson helps satisfy a requirement under the "Spiritual Development" category, "4. Read D&C 20:38–60, and talk with a parent or a priesthood leader about the duties of a deacon."

Scouts present: Stephan Dartiguenave, Zach Jarman, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, and Tyler Rife.

Adults Present: John Bingham, Greg Jones, Steve Ledingham, Dan Williams.

Chase Stock's Eagle Project: Wish Drive

Today I received a notice from about Chase Stock's effort to "assist youths in our community by donating needed items to the Division of Youth Services." The notice provides much information on the nature of Chase's efforts and how we can help. If you have not received a notice from Chase, and would like to participate, please call Chase at 801-471-4823.

Scouts Participate in Fall Camporee

At about 4:30 pm on Friday, September 26, members of the troop and adult leaders left to participate in the Cascade District Fall Camporee. Rae Eatough and Dan Williams helped prepare the troop for the outing by getting tour permits, purchasing food, and preparing equipment. Zach Jarman was Senior Patrol Leader. The troop met at the home of Morgan Hunter, an 11-year-old scout participating to help satisfy his requirement for Tenderfoot. Iain Hunter (Morgan's father) and Greg Jones (Scoutmaster) provided adult leadership. Stephan Dartiguenave, Morgan Hunter, and Tyler Rife were part of the group that left from the Hunter Home.

The troop was among the first to arrive at Kelly's Grove. After setting up tents, the troop built a fire and then prepared foil dinners (hamburger, onions, carrots, potatoes). Morgan did a lot of this work to help him in his rank advancement, and the scouts and adult leaders provided help and training to support him. Of their own initiative the scouts began exploring how to best prepare a piece of toast on an open fire, with remarkable success - - they even prepared garlic toast. About this time Landon Ledingham arrived with his father, and recently released Scoutmaster, Steve Ledingham. They were unable to arrive earlier or stay the night because of schedule conflicts (including Landon's football game on Saturday morning), but they participated as much as they could and provided a lot of energy and support. They joined us at the campfire program held during the evening in which we heard Curtis Hanson tell of lessons he has learned preparing for triathlon competitions; the presentation included an inspiring story and video of Dick and Rick Voyt, and father and his disabled son who have participated together in numerous marathons and triathlons, with the father transporting his son in each event. The rest of the evening the scouts had fun and a "cracker barrel" snack time in which each scout and Brother Hunter told of something for which they are grateful, and the Scoutmaster shared a "Scoutmaster's Minute" message. Lights were out and all were in their tents by 10:30 pm, although that did not mean all were asleep by that hour, or that all were able to sleep through the night.

Zach Jarman woke everyone at 7 am on Saturday, as we had planned. We ate muffins and milk for breakfast, packed up, then participated in a district flag ceremony, games, an awards ceremony, and then each scout and the adult leaders took turns reviewing Tenderfoot requirements with Morgan Hunter (knot tying, poisonous snakes and plants, memorization of the scout law, oath, and motto, and first aid training). We stopped at a Dairy Queen in Springville for a treat on the way home.

This was a nice campout in which the scouts had fun, served each other, got to know each other better, learned some things, and helped the adult leaders learn some things as well.

Photos from this campout are posted at www.troop797.net under the "Troop 797 Photo Album" link.

Scouts Plan for Fall Camporee

Tonight at Mutual the scouts planned for their upcoming campout in Kelly's Grove the Cascade District Fall Camporee. Senior Patrol leader Zach Jarman led the planning. Other Scouts participating were Dallas Brown, Stephan Dartiguenave, Landon Ledingham, Tanner Leishman, Marco, and Tyler Rife. Adult leaders present were Taylor Cline, Greg Jones, and Dan Williams.

New Scout Joins Troop

Today Tanner Leishman joined the troop.