A Special Opportunity

The Training Center at Philmont Scout Ranch provides a unique environment for the training of thousands of Scouting volunteer leaders. The Priesthood Leadership Conference convenes under the direction of the Young Men General Presidency and the General Scouting Committee of the Church. The faculty, selected from the Young Men General Board and Primary General Presidency and Board, provides training in the program and administration of Scouting as a supporting activity of the Aaronic Priesthood and Primary.

2008 Dates June 28 - July 4, 2008 OR July 5 - 11, 2008 The conference begins Saturday with arrival between 2:00 – 4:00 pm and concludes Friday morning following an early breakfast.

Mailings An invitation from the First Presidency to attend as well as information concerning the 2008 Philmont Leadership Conference will be sent to every Stake President in the United States and Canada in December 2007.

Registration The Stake President is welcome to copy the packet of information and distribute throughout the stake. Individuals are also welcome to download the information from this website as well. Anyone may register for Philmont; however, it depends on the applicant’s current Church leadership position whether he is accepted immediately or placed on a waiting list.

Accepted Positions Eight positions are accepted immediately – the three members of the stake presidency, the Stake High Councilor over Young Men/Scouting and/or Primary, and the Stake Young Men Presidency.

Stake Representation A stake may be represented by more than one individual. All six positions listed above may attend at the same time. However, an individual may attend only once every 3 years, giving others an opportunity to attend.

Family Participation An attractive feature of the training conference is that it is a family vacation! While the priesthood attend conference sessions, wives and children participate in programs that include tours, crafts, hikes, or just relaxing. Full-day activities with leaders are provided for each group.

Cost The fees include food, lodging in a well-equipped tent city, and leadership for groups and nursery care. Additional activity fees may be charged for those participating in the horseback trail ride, handicraft classes, and special tours. The costs are as follows:
• Conference Participant $420.00
• Non-Conference Adult (ages 21 and over) $300.00
• Mountain Trek (ages 14 – 20) $320.00
• Family Members $240.00
(ages 6–20 remaining at the Training Center)
• Family Members (ages 3 – 5) $150.00
• Family Members (ages 2 and under) $ 55.00

Make early application, since both weeks will fill up quickly. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit must be submitted with your application before your application will be processed. Invoices will be sent to participants and full payment will need to be made by May 1, 2008. The one-page registration form may be mailed to the LDS Relationships Office as directed on the form.

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For more information contact the LDS Relationships office at
(801) 530-0004 or e-mail jreinert@netbsa.org