TAX EXEMPT FORMS

The new Kansas Tax Exempt form, and the Missouri Tax Exempt form, are both out on our Stake and Ward Website -- Stake Home Page, then click on "News and Information".

They are towards the bottom of the long list of documents shown there, and yes, any Ward can use them.

Everything you could ever want is out there on that website.

The Missouri form can be given to merchants to prove Tax Exempt status, BUT the merchant is NOT obligated to honor it. It is the merchants choice whether he wants to mess with it or not.

NOTE: The NEW Kansas Tax Exempt is now MUCH Simpler to use - no need to restrict it's use to $500 or more.

Using these forms, I recently set up a TAX FREE account at Office Max. I have a number that I use when I purchase supplies for the Primary at Office Max. At Costco, using a BUSINESS membership ($100), I have a TAX exempt # printed directly on my membership card. When I purchase supplies for the church, I simply refer to the number on my card and my purchase is tax exempt.

Both of these accounts took about 20 minutes to set-up, depending on the line! WELL worth the time spent.

CubMaster Training

When calling and sustaining new CubMaster/ScoutMaster in your units, please keep in mind that new guidelines have been issued by the BSA.

The following applies as of 2010:

In order to submit an official BSA application for new CubMaster/ScoutMasters, a leader needs to provide PROOF of training. As a Stake Primary, we have offered LDS specific CubMaster Training on a yearly basis--usually in the late Fall. The BSA usually offers monthly training.

In addition, their are official BSA training links on this site at the RIGHT.

11-year-old Scout Information

Information for 11-yr-old leaders, those who might need a review of the program, and primary counselors over 11-year-old, the information on this LDS Scouting Web Site is helpful.

http://www.ldsscouting.org/11yearolds/11yearolds.html

This link will provide some answers to the confusion regarding changes the General Primary Presidency has made for Class Names and Fifth Sunday Sharing Time for 2010

I apologize for not getting this to you sooner as many of you have already addressed and solved the issues.

http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,7701-1,00.html