I did a YW activity tonight for all the girls to teach them about making Sunday the best with conducting meetings, leading music, dressing appropriate and reaching out to others. We had a fun fake skit( Jami Black and I) where we did everything wrong. The girls thought it was real for a minute. Someone's cell phone even went off by accident right in the perfect spot :) Kalisi and her mom came to teach the girls how to read and lead music. They did a great job. After all the lessons, we had ice cream sundaes for dessert. I did a simple table and took a picture before class with a few of the girls. It was a fun night and I hope the girls learned alot. The girls got handout notes. The following were my notes:
Top Off You Sunday...Make it Special!
Leadership Skills for Young Women
Suzie Romans
June 2011
1. Dress your Sunday best- be appropriate and show respect. Put on your
finery that is clean, modest and becoming as a daughter of God.You set
an example and can inspire others.
2. Conduct your Sunday best- learn to use an agenda and conduct a
meeting that uplifts and brings the spirit into the room. Be prepared, organized,confident, poised and appropriate. It will help you now and
many times in the future...maybe even a future job.
3. Lead you Sunday best- learn how to lead music. Good music can bring
the spirit in like nothing else. Practice ahead of time so you are prepared.
Smile and sing out. Be joyful and happy.
4. Act your Sunday best- Be aware of your surroundings. Pay attention to
someone who may need a friend, speak to other young women and adults....
maybe someone new each week. Look for a way to include others and make
them feel welcome. Get outside yourself and reach out. People always
remember how you made them feel.
BE YOUR VERY BEST!
Using an Agenda
1. An agenda is a written plan showing the order of what is to be
discussed or is to take place.
2. An agenda encourages preplanning of each meeting, including
the appropriate amount of time
required for each agenda item. You are in control of the meeting.
3. Persons responsible for items on the agenda should be identified
and notified ahead of time.
4. A review of the previous meeting’s agenda can ensure continuity
and follow-up.
5. Review the agenda ahead of time so you are prepared and
clear on things.
6. A copy of the agenda can be given to the secretary to keep as a
record.
7. An agenda can help keep things on track and timely. It helps you
with your confidence.
8. An agenda makes a meeting more effective and special. It helps
you reach your goal
for the meeting.
Conducting a Meeting
1. Prepare an agenda. Schedule a room in which to meet and
start on time. The secretary can
help prepare the agenda
and keep minutes.
2. Contact those that will take part and make sure they know
the order of the meeting. Arrange
for the opening and
closing prayer. Before the meeting begins, invite all to
take their places
and be reverent.
3. Where appropriate, arrange for prelude music to be played
at least 5 minutes before the
meeting begins. Make sure
the chorister and pianist are prepared and know what songs
are to
be sung. Be sure to have song books available if
possible.
4. Arrive early and make sure that everything is ready and that
the room is set up correctly.
5. Know the names ( have them written down) of any guest and
introduce them to the group.
Welcome any bishopric members,
stake visitors or other visitors by name and introduce them
to the group.
6. Depending on the meeting, a prayer meeting could be held to
check last minute details and
have a prayer to invite the spirit
into the meeting.
Your greeting sets the tone of the whole
meeting and is a vital part.
1 comments:
This post totally takes me back to my days in YW with you. I'm glad to see you are still passing along the greatness of being a girl and trying to teach us all the things we need to know to be and do our best.
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