Information provided on this website was developed in trying to strengthen Aaronic Priesthood-related activity programs for LDS young men in ward, stake, region, and the BSA scouting districts in the Taylorsville area of Salt Lake County, Utah and the Spanish Fork and Salem areas of Utah, County, Utah.

     Contributors to these materials and ideas include Craig Miller, Bradley Barker, Earl Mullennax, Craig Hall, Thomas Goudie, Larry Leishman, LaVelle Prince, Clyde Marshall, Doug Brewer, Gordon Lowe, Kim Christensen, many others adult leaders, and hundreds of great young men who have enthusiastically participated in Exploring/Venturing and Varsity Scouting programs in our area, including my sons Matthew, Michael, David, and Nathan.

     Robert E. Lewis:  Here is my own background:  Family: father of eight children including four sons, all of whom are eagle scouts. Professional: doctorate in the field of social work with specialties in child welfare, planning and evaluation of family-based programs to prevent child maltreatment, and child welfare management information systems. Employment history: manager in state child welfare agency, adjunct appointment at university, consultant. LDS youth-related service: Currently ward Young Mens President/Priests and Venturing Crew Advisor.  Formerly Bishop, Ward Young Mens President and Counselor/Quorum Advisor, Varsity Coach; Scoutmaster; Troop, Team, Crew, and Post Committee chair and member; Stake Young Mens President and Counselor; Regional Exploring Training Coordinator, member of YM General Board Task Force on the Activity Programs for 14-18 year old Aaronic Priesthood Holders.  Scouting District/Council: Currently District Venturing Teen Leaders Council (TLC) Advisor and member of Utah National Parks Council Venturing Activities Committee.  Formerly District Exploring and Venturing Round Table Commissioner; Explorer Training Chairman; District Vice-Chairman for Exploring; District Varsity Committee; Course Director for advanced junior Explorer/Venturer leader courses.  Training: Basic training for Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Exploring, Venturing, and Commissioner; Wood Badge (Varsity); Explorer Leadership Institute.  Recognitions: Scouter's Training Award; Scouter's Key (Varsity); Scoutmaster's Award of Merit; Adult Varsity Letter; Adult On My Honor; District Explorer Leader of the Year; District Award of Merit; Silver Beaver, Venturing Leadership Award.

     Matthew E. Lewis:  Here is some brief information about me: Family: father of six young children.  Professional: B.S. in Computer Science. Employment:  Software Engineer for a leading software development company. LDS youth-related service: Currently Stake Young Mens First Counselor.  Formerly ward Young Mens First Counselor/Teachers Advisor/Varsity Coach, ward Young Mens Second Counselor/Deacons Advisor/Scoutmaster; 11-year-old scout leader, Troop and Team Committee chair and member, staff at Priests Leadership Conference, Explorer Post President.  Scouting District: Explorer Officer's Association (EOA) Chairman. Training: Basic Training for Scouts and Varsity Scouts, National LDS Explorer Leadership Conference at Philmont Ranch, Wood Badge. Recognitions: Eagle Scout, District Troop of the Year award as scoutmaster.