laurels responsibilities

[Anonymous UserParticipant]

hi there, next tuesday is our new beginnings, and we’ve been asked to discuss the responsibilities of a laurel. how do i get the message across without making it sound boring or maybe too hard.
help me i relly need help.
thanx :?

[Jenny SmithParticipant]

That sounds like a good topic for a New Beginnings activity. I’m not familiar with the handbook responsibilities of a Laurel, but this link at lds.org has information on the responsibilities of a YW class presidency. Since Laurels are the leaders in YW, these could be discussed, like keeping confidences and developing faith. The links on this page go to the Priesthood and Auxilliary Leader’s Guidebook, which describes the scriptural qualities of leaders.

I’d probably focus on the responsibility of a Laurel to keep confidences, prepare for adulthood, help other YW, strengthen their testimonies, and set a good example, rather than the fact that they conduct a few meetings.

Here are some more articles targeted at presidencies, but they can apply to all young leaders:

Yes, you are old enough, girls!

Exceedingly Young

Last on the List – this one would be a good one to give to class presidents seeking instruction on how to choose counselors.

Are we Having FUN yet? – about how kids can use activities to reach out to less active members.

The Lighthouse of the Lord – describes how to make choices that will lead us upward:

Quote:

Precious young women, make every decision you contemplate pass this test: What does it do to me? What does it do for me? And let your code of conduct emphasize not, “What will others think?” but rather, “What will I think of myself?” Be influenced by that still, small voice. ~ Thomas S. Monson

If YW (and all of us) would follow President Monson’s counsel, we would fulfill all our responsibilities at home, school, and church as Christ would.

Good luck with your talk!
-j

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