Vision Day is a great opportunity for us to gather as a Vanguard group, welcome the new youth and discover our vision for the year as a group and as individuals.
Vision Day will be held this year on Thurs & Fri August 27-28. (Scroll down for the schedule)
This year's theme is:
“Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.” --- 3 Nephi 27:27
“Worthy character will strengthen your capacity to respond obediently to the direction of the Spirit as you make vital decisions. Righteous character is what you are becoming. It is more important than what you own, what you have learned, or what goals you have accomplished. It allows you to be trusted. Righteous character provides the foundation of spiritual strength. It enables you in times of trial and testing to make difficult, extremely important decisions correctly even when they seem overpowering.”
-- Richard G. Scott (Oct 2007)
Please save the date and plan to join us all day, both days.
Please do the following to prepare for Vision Day. These assignments are due first thing Thurs. Aug. 27th.
DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Bring your own commonplace book (CPB). We suggest a 1-1.5 inch 3 ring binder with 5 dividers (one for each class) and lined paper.
- Watch this video on How to Mark a Book. This is the way we like you to mark your books to come prepared for book discussions. If you've watched this before, it's ok... do it anyway... it's great to have a refresher. ;)
- Read the book, 12 Pillars by Jim Rohn & Chris Widener. Please mark the passages you like and take notes on the 12 Pillars for a book discussion. Ask yourself the 5 Types of Questions as you read.
- There are many unexplained phenomenons in the history of the world. We are sometimes given the impression that the people of the ancient civilizations were primitive cave men or barbarians who were only smart enough to kill food to survive. But the people of the ancient world were very smart people who did amazing things. Such amazing things that even with our modern genius and sophisticated technology, we still can't explain how they did what they did. Here is a list of history's mysteries. Choose one to research and come prepared with a 2-3 minute presentation to share with the class. (You can present a speech, a skit, write a song or poem, use Prezi or another online slide show, do a simulation, etc. Use your imagination and do not bore us.) Sign up on this google doc so we don't overlap.
- Easter Island, Chili
- Gobekli Tepe
- Lost City of Atlantis
- The Antikythera Mechanism
- The Lost City of Mohenjo-Daro, Pakistan
- El Mirador, Guatemala
- Underground Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
- Teotihuacan, Mexico (The Pyramid of the Sun)
- Leshan Giant Buddha, China
- Chand Baori, India
- Tiwanacu and Puma Punku
- Nazca lines
- Sacsayhuaman
- Stonehenge
- Costa Rica Stone Spheres
- Trilithon at Baalbeck
- Great Pyramid of Giza
- Enormous Conehead of Paracas, Peru
- Lost Labyrinth of Ancient Egypt
- The Unknown Burial Place of Alexander the Great
- The Plain of Megalithic Jars
Here's a look at the schedule for Vision Days.
Thurs. Aug. 27 -
- Meet at the Martin's at 8:45AM
- Take Yearbook photos
- Games
- Skit Preparation
- Presentations
- Lens Overviews
- LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
- After lunch we will be canoeing at Salem Pond. Bring everything you will need to get wet and be outside all afternoon.
Please bring appropriate clothing/changes of clothing to get you through the day’s activities. Don’t forget:
- 6:00PM - Family Dinner & Skits
Fri. Aug 28 -
- Meet at the Jessee's at 8:45AM
- We'll be working our way through the character traits we'll be learning about this year as we learn how ancients did things like forge metal, haul water, make ropes, make pottery and grow and gather food.
- LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
- After lunch we'll be going to the Maurer's for a service project and light dinner.
- Please be prepared to be outside ALL DAY.
- water bottle
- sunscreen
- hat (if needed)
For Service at Roxanna’s, please bring:
We look forward to meeting with you and learning with you and are excited for a great Vanguard year!
“Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am.” --- 3 Nephi 27:27
