Leadership Apprentice Week 3: Jan 2023

 APPRENTICE: Law 3: Love Truth,  Align Your Life with Principles

"The righteous love the truth and are not shaken."

- 2 Nephi 9:40

Study/Learn

Mission Driven Life: 

1. Read Ch. 5 in "The Mission Driven Life" .  Mark quotes that you like and be prepared to discuss why you like them.
2. Listen to this mission driven story: "Dorothea Dix" (42 min)
1. Write down how this story showed her living Law 3.
3. Where in your life do you need to find greater truth?  What commandment are you struggling to obey?  What family rule do you break every time?  What relationship do you have in your life that could be better and more meaningful?  Why don't you ever have any money when you need it?  Why do you procrastinate your school work? etc.
   
   
   The solution to all of these questions can be found by finding the truth and the principles surrounding the thing that is "off" in your life.  Choose 1 thing that is "off" in your life and find 5 true principles that can help you get back on track and record it in your journal along with some applications - stemming from the truths you've found - to implement in your life.  
   
   
   Here's an example:
   
   
   If I find that I never have any money when I need it, I can find some financial principles to get me on track.  
   
   
   Financial Principles:
   • If I spend less than I earn, then I will never overspend.
   • If I track my expenses, then I will know where my money is going.
   • If I use a budget, then I will know where my money needs to go.
   • If I save 10% of everything I earn, then I will have money available in case of an emergency.
   • If I pay my tithing to the Lord, He will "open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it." (Malachi 3:10)

   Applications:
   • I will pay my tithing the Sunday after every pay check.
   • I will track my expenses for an entire month to see exactly where my money is going.

Government: 

1. Read Article III  of the Constitution of the United States.
2. Read pages 34 ( and 36 and 38 from the "Understand the U.S. Constitution" and complete the worksheets on pages 35 and 37 and 39.  
3. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGyx5UEwgtA
4. Fill in the diagram on page 60 from the "Understand the U.S. Constitution" workbook.

Know/Understand

1.  Supreme Court current events: Do an internet search for a couple of articles from the last six months related to the U.S. Supreme Court.  Prepare a 2-3 minute presentation on the articles and discuss how these articles or news stories relate to your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Supreme Court in the U.S. Constitution.  

2. We will organize a Supreme Court of Vanguard.  Come with an understanding of the roles of the President and the Senate in appointing a Justice of the Supreme Court.  

Prior to questioning, we will review some of the questions posed to the last 4 nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court, and you should know when these four justices were voted on and approved for their seats on the judiciary.  Look up each of these justices and write down 1- when they were nominated and 2- when they were voted on/approved and 3- when they were sworn into the supreme court.

 

Ketanji Brown Jackson, Associate Justice,  

Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice,

Brett M. Kavanaugh, Associate Justice,

Neil M. Gorsuch, Associate Justice,

Senators (Senator Jessee and Senator Eagar) should think about questions you would ask a potential supreme court justice, based, at least in large part, on your understanding of the role of a justice according to the Constitution.  We'll take time to present those questions to the nominees and allow time for preparation. Then we will allow questioning of the actual nominees and the Senators will vote on three Justices to sit on the Supreme Court.  

 

Become/Serve

Spend 15 - 30 minutes searching the Topical Guide of the Scriptures on the topic of Law.  Find three scriptures that teach you a lesson about law from a gospel and eternal perspective.  Makes notes in your journal or in your Gospel Library notes section about what makes these scriptures important to you; How do you feel about the principle/doctrine of law; and how this principle/doctrine relate to you ability to find joy.  

Leadership Masters Week 3 - January 2023

 Leadership Masters Week 3 - January 2023

1. Read the Book!

We love Ben!  So we're going to read about him! You  might hear "Autobiography" think, "BORING!".  Don't judge so fast!  This book is full of stories.  The stories of Ben's life, which are fun, entertaining and informative.  We'll have a fun time discussing his inventions, adventures, and many achievements.  He is quite inspiring.  So enjoy!

Ben Franklin is famous for his book Poor Richards Almanac, which share wits, wisdom and rules to live by.

2. Before coming to class write down 5 personal rules that YOU live by, or would like to live by.  Bring them to class to share.

Leadership Journeyman Month 3 - January 2023

 Leadership Journeyman Week 3: Jan 2023

This week's a little different because we need time to start on our leather journal project. So you have a quick quiz on:

The Symbols of America

Then the bulk of your work is going to be watching a video and gathering supplies.

1. Take a few minutes to take this quiz on the Symbols of America. Do your best! If you want to look up the answers, feel free. Or can just give it your best shot and see what you know without any help. Vanbucks for correct answers!

2.  Watch the 1st 12 minutes of this Leather Journal Video.  

Hopefully you're stoked to make these journals!  

Next week we will have a guest come and teach us how to sew our journals. 

 THIS WEEK we NEED to have our leather and paper ready.  We will be doing all the prep during journeyman.  But you need to watch and understand how to make your paper template and your leather template. Just FYI, the video goes into staining your leather, which we will not do.  But I've got lots of leather options to choose from.

Don't start on these at home.  Here's why.  You don't know the size of your journal yet.  I have lots of leather to choose from!  You need to know what leather you're using before cutting your pages.  Makes sense, right?

If you have a good sized piece of leather you'd like to use, you may bring it to class.  If not, again, I have lots to choose from.

You do however, NEED to bring your own paper.  A good stack of at least 30 pages. More if you want  a bigger journal.  You can choose any type of paper.

Cardstock

Sketch paper

Parchment paper

Graph Paper

Scrapbook Paper

Even computer paper, though it's not recommended, because it's not as strong.

You can even cut pages out of maps, calendars, or magazines to add randomly, which adds some fun pizzazz to your journal.

If you're ambitious and want to tea stain your paper, do it before class. The paper you bring to class should be ready to cut for journals!

Everyone please bring these items labeled with your NAME:

*A Ruler

*An awl

*A Paper Cutter if you have one

*An exacto knife for cutting leather if you have one

*And, as you know, Your Paper!

Announcing the 2022 Vanguard Government Election Results for President, Vice President, Senate and House of Representatives:

Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected to the following government positions:

President of the (Vanguard) United States

Jefferson

Vice President of the (Vanguard) United States

Sammy

Senate (Vanguard)

Truman, Alex

House of Representatives (Vanguard)

Marilee, Eryn, Anna

Leadership Apprentice Week 2: Nov 2022

 APPRENTICE: Law 2: Love Yourself, Strive for Self-Mastery

"We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus."

- Ephesians 2:10

Study/Learn

Mission Driven Life: 

1. Read Ch. 4 in "The Mission Driven Life" .  Mark quotes that you like and be prepared to discuss why you like them.
2. Listen to this mission driven story: "Benjamin Franklin" (47 min)
1. Write down how this story showed him living Law 2.
3. Write down 100 things you're doing well right now.  You will probably get to 20 or 30 pretty easily and then feel stuck.  Push through.  Make yourself think of more and you'll find that you really can reach 100 and beyond.  When you do, you'll feel amazing!

Government: 

1. Read the Declaration of Independence (you can find a bigger copy than this if you like) 
   
   
   
2. Read Article I, II and III of the United States Constitution 
   
   
    
3. Watch the following videos:
1. https://youtu.be/Kmveb5O1vC8
2. https://youtu.be/jsT2DLCu4rc
3. https://youtu.be/ZmVG87a1jDw
4. Complete the diagrams on pages 58 and 59 of the "Understanding the U.S. Constitution" workbook.

Know/Understand

1.  We will have a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence.  We will present to the Vanguard mentors in class.  Everyone will choose two available sections in the link for the sign-up.  Add an accent, bring some emotion, make it unique to you.  We will take a few minutes to get in small groups and practice your sections and then we'll get up on the balcony and present the Declaration of Independence.  See the link below for signing up for your two sections.  You will see the opening and ending paragraphs will be everyone together, otherwise, take your pick, but sign up quickly because spots will go fast.

Declaration of Independence Dramatic Reading Sign-up:

2.  Election Speeches of the Vanguard United States Government:

Everyone was nominated for at least one government position.  Prepare a two-to-three-minute campaign speech for the position for which you were nominated.  You should understand the responsibilities of the position for which you were nominated and reflect that in your speech.  

You can review the summary of responsibilities in the "Understanding the U.S. Constitution" workbook, referencing pages 10-29, you can look up your respective position.  

If you were nominated for more than one office or position, you may choose up to two to prepare a campaign speech to present. MAX 2 - 3 minutes.  Your time will end at 3 minutes whether you're finished or not.  

You can see what you were nominated for At This Link

Become/Serve

Reflect on your reading of the Declaration of Independence.  Imagine you were there at the vote to accept the document and declare independence from England.  Knowing that you are now considered a traitor to England and you, and your family, could be tried and hanged, why would you have chosen to vote for independence.  Write how you would have felt in your journal.

OR

Write in your journal some of your thoughts about the Declaration of Independence and why it matters today.

Leadership Masters Month 2; Nov 20

 Leadership Masters Month 2; Nov 2022

1. Did you know that George Washington used a spy ring! Many people think that's what made the difference between winning and losing. (Plus all the miracles, of course!)  This is a powerful book about that spy ring, with it's own set of miracles.

Read George Washington's Secret Six.

2. As you read,  find an example of 1 person who lived Law 2:“Love Yourself: Strive for Self-Mastery”  And...1 person who did NOT.  Mark them in your book, or write them down. 

 If you have an idea for the sticker contact Sis Martin by Wednesday at noon.

Jennah Martin: 719-494-7522

Leadership Journeyman Month 2 - November 2022

 Leadership Journeyman Week 2: Nov 2022

Leaders shape our history. Did you ever think of yourself as a leader? Some leaders are famous, but SO many more leaders are not. You can be a leader in your sphere of influence. Or if that sounds intimidating, how about a good example?

One thing that will make you a better leader, or example, is studying great leaders of the past, and being inspired to be better. So that's our goal this year in Leadership Journeyman.

 

Study/Learn

1.Watch this Video about Martha Washington, I learned so much! I think you'll love learning more about this amazing lady. Think about how she lived Law 2: “Love Yourself: Strive for Self-Mastery”

2. Take a few minutes to take this quiz on the Symbols of America. Do your best! If you want to look up the answers, feel free. Or can just give it your best shot and see what you know without any help. Vanbucks for correct answers!

3. Choose 1 person (or group of people) who lived sometime between 1763-1783 AD, and in colonial America, and study them. You may do this assignment with your siblings if you choose. (So choose 1 person to study together). Or you can do it individually.

This person can be:

*A spiritual leader

*A political leader

*An ancestor

*Literally anyone you find inspiring

Add your person to this doc.

Things to discover and INCLUDE in your presentation (video).

*How did they live Law 2: “Love Yourself: Strive for Self-Mastery”

OR

*How did they live a mission driven life?

OR

*How did they help in the cause of Freedom?

OR

*How did they work on their self masstery?

While dates and timelines have their place, in this case, they are not interesting! (Aside from being able to put the person into a particular timeframe). Include what you discovered and tell a good story!  Inspire us!

Know/Understand

1. Make a video presentation OR a live presentation (in class)  about your chosen person.  Keep it between 2-4 minutes, and make it interesting! If you are working with a sibling, you only need 1 presentation that you work on together.

If you choose to do a video, upload it to our YouTube Channel.  Instructions are HERE. You'll have to scroll down a little.  If you have a YouTube Channel of your own, you can upload there as well.  As long as you're able to access it and cast in during journeyman.

Please let me know if you run into any problems.

Become/Serve

A big part of leadership is Service. Go out of your way to serve someone this week, and write about your service in your journal. Write about how it made you feel.