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MikeWaters · 06-24-2008, 06:13 PM

It's not like I have been turning in a lot of receipts. Patches for the boys. Deposit for summer camp.

Of my expenditures for YM, I imagine I am refunded about 5%-10%.

UtahDan · 06-24-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BYU71

Not to be judgemental Mike, but if you did this in the proper spirit, the Lord would not only provide a way for the $75 to drop into your lap, but many times that amount.

You made me snort caffeine free diet Coke all over my white shirt (I wear them to work sometimes, just not church). Thanks a lot pal.

MikeWaters · 06-24-2008, 06:45 PM

Maybe I will move to the ward in Plano that raised $10k for their troop.

MikeWaters · 06-24-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Here is what I did: I developed a budget for the year. I was fairly conservative and tried to operate frugally, but I was reasonable. I submitted it to the bishopric and told them that I was going to spend the indicated amount and that I would be submitting receipts and expecting reimbursement. I also told them that I was not willing to do fundraisers. As scoutmaster, I was already giving the max allotment of time I could allow and still attend to my family. If they couldn't come up with the funds I needed, they could get the scout committee to raise the money or get a new scoutmaster.

Yes, my ward is wealthier than yours, but the point is that it pays to establish budgets and expectations well in advance. That gives the leaders an opportunity to allocate and prioritize resources.

btw, I should mention that the last 2 scoutmasters quit, and they had a 7 month gap with no scoutmaster.

I'm the sucker.

myboynoah · 06-24-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

btw, I should mention that the last 2 scoutmasters quit, and they had a 7 month gap with no scoutmaster.

I'm the sucker.

I wonder if that thought crossed Jesus' mind as he hung there on the cross. He was human after all.

MikeWaters · 06-24-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by myboynoah

I wonder if that thought crossed Jesus' mind as he hung there on the cross. He was human after all.

"those apostles are going to miss me when I'm gone. I bet it all goes to shizz."

MikeWaters · 06-24-2008, 07:21 PM

I'm disappointed that no one has claimed that they probably give more time to the church, away from their families than me. I'd hate to think that I am the pinnacle of sacrifice around here.

UtahDan · 06-24-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I'm disappointed that no one has claimed that they probably give more time to the church, away from their families than me. I'd hate to think that I am the pinnacle of sacrifice around here.

I don't think you are. The nadir of humility, perhaps.

Jeff Lebowski · 06-24-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I'm disappointed that no one has claimed that they probably give more time to the church, away from their families than me. I'd hate to think that I am the pinnacle of sacrifice around here.

I was released two days ago as YM president after serving 14.5 straight years in YM/Scouting. Cry me a river.

MikeWaters · 06-24-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UtahDan

I don't think you are. The nadir of humility, perhaps.

It's not a competition. I'm happy if someone has.

I think it actually might be easier to be first counselor in the bishopric than it is to be a scoutmaster in terms of time.

06-24-2008, 06:13 PM	#61
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	It's not like I have been turning in a lot of receipts. Patches for the boys. Deposit for summer camp. Of my expenditures for YM, I imagine I am refunded about 5%-10%.

06-24-2008, 06:45 PM	#63
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Maybe I will move to the ward in Plano that raised $10k for their troop.

06-24-2008, 07:21 PM	#67
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I'm disappointed that no one has claimed that they probably give more time to the church, away from their families than me. I'd hate to think that I am the pinnacle of sacrifice around here.