Be Prepared!

Warning! Dan is a grump! It's a good thing that he doesn't read my blog...Yesterday, Dan was sustained as the Deacon's Quorum Adviser and SCOUTMASTER. I can't stop laughing, but he's one ornery tiger.

To put it plainly, Dan HATES the scouting program. It was used as a "motivator" when he was in Scouts... No Eagle=No Driver's License. He finally got his Eagle, but it means nothing to him. Not only does he dislike scouting, but he generally dislikes the boys in the Deacon's Quorum. He taught them in Primary when they were 10/11 year old annoying boys. They really haven't changed much.

Anyway, the Bishop wants Dan to "motivate" the boys and to catch them up on their scouting advancements (as well get them to wear their uniform each week, catch them up on Duty to God, and prepare them to be missionaries). The truth is, most of the boys (and their) parents are very apathetic about scouting. The boys would rather shoot hoops than do scouting stuff. I told Dan he needs to find a way to have them do scouting without them knowing it is scouting. I also suggested that after mutual opening exercises, to do a 10-15 minute scouting requirement and then do the main mutual activity. At the end of each month, he could send home a note saying what was done each week and what needs to be "made-up".

Anyway, the Little Black Raincloud was pouting last night. He needs to get over it... I guess my feelings are that once you accept the call, get over your issues and get busy.