We usually invite our class presidencies to come to their first meeting with at least 3 activity ideas and 3 ideas for ways to help befriend or activate struggling members of their classes.

The pattern we follow in our RS presidency meetings is something like this: scripture, prayer, handbook study (we take turns leading this, but that may be impractical in a YW class presidency), minutes from last meeting, discussion, prayer. Since you're starting with a new presidency, you'll probably want to include a short lesson on each of the positions -- like what does a Secretary do? How do we take minutes? That way, the girls know what their jobs are and are more prepared when they move to other leadership positions later in life.

It's always helpful to pray for each member of the class by name (you may need a written list if your class is large). This may be the single most important thing your class presidency does -- seek inspiration for each of those sisters in your stewardship.

Here is a list of get-to-know-you questions that I compiled for another activitity. You could use them for any sort of activity -- just the presidency, or include the entire class.

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Get to know you questions:
What is the best book you've read lately?
Describe what your favorite church song is and why.
Describe what your favorite non-church song is and why.
Describe your activity in a sport.
If the TV is on, I'm watching....
If the refrigerator is open, I'm grabbing a....
My best quality is....
A general conference talk I remember was....
My testimony is strengthened the most when....
If I were an Old Testament prophet, I'd be....
My favorite flavor of cookie is ....
I want(ed) to be a ______ when I grow/grew up.
My dream job is ....
It's Saturday night at 8PM. You'll find me ....
It's Monday morning at 7AM. You'll find me ....
Share an uplifting or humorous story about an ancestor.
Share your favorite scripture and tell how you found it.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
If you could take a trip to any place in the world, where would you go?
What would you rather do, give a talk in church or bungee jump?
If you could only eat one food, and nothing else, for three days in a row, what would it be?
If you could only read one book, other than the scriptures, what would it be?
What three words best describe you?
If you could be a professional athlete what sport would you choose?
What is your best memory of your mother? Your father?
What was your favorite grade in school?
What is your favorite movie?
What’s the one thing you’d like to be remembered for?
If you had more time, what hobby would you like to pursue?
Which would be harder for you to give up, chocolate or ice cream?
What church calling has been your favorite?
What living person, other than family members, do you admire most?
Would you rather live in the country or the city?
What’s your idea of a perfect date?
Who is your favorite prophet?
What is your favorite scripture story?
Who is your favorite scripture hero?

Good luck, and please post any good ideas you come up with! -j