Vice President Scharman

1.  Please describe a way you will apply a leadership concept you have learned about this year as you lead in your family.

Family comes first. I think I will be able to better understand this concept as I have my own family. As of now, I know that  my busy life with school and work, that I still need to take time to drive 30 minutes up to Saratoga Springs to see my family at least every other week. As I have my own family, I've heard many times that in life, we will regret not spending more time with family than more time in the office. I think the best way to lead my family is to be available when they need me. This will show my family my love for them and desire to help them whenever they are in need. If I spread myself too thin, the more important things will not have room.

2. Vice President Scharman talked about the importance of developing structure in your home based on your individual time commitments.  Describe how you believe structure and order in your family life can help you lead in you family.  How can some form of structure and routine help you develop leaders in your family?

I guess I answered part of this question in the question prior. I think that establishing a schedule of when FHE is, temple day, spouse date, family outings, scripture study, and other wholesome family activities early in the development of a family, it will be easy to stick to it. As my kids grow up, they will be familiar with the routine of these activities and it won't seem like a burden. Of course the time commitments and level of activity won't stay the same, so it's important to always be evaluating what is best for everyone so that everyone gains the most out of our time together.

Mayor Winder Response Questions

1. Mayor Winder talked about the challenge of balancing career and church assignments with the need to be involved in serving in your community and government.  Describe how you will go about including community and government service in  your life.

I would be interested to learn about the PTA. I've also experienced a bit with the city of Saratoga Springs city council by choreographing a dance for the Miss Saratoga Springs Pagent. I don't know that I would have any involvement with leadership, but who knows?

2. In Mayor Winders research on the history of church leaders interactions with Presidents of the Untied States, one conclusion that has been apparent is the importance of good people serving in and around government.  Identify ways that you can have that type of positive influence in both your community and nationally.  Please include various ways in which you see yourself being able to lead.

I really appreciated when Mayor Curtis came to speak to the BYU students. He said that he invites everyone and anyone to email his with questions and that he would answer to each of them personally. I thought it showed a lot about how much he cared about the people that he has responsibility for and cared about their concerns. I want to be a leader who focuses on individual's and make them feel like they are important. 

3. As you evaluate your experience this year in a leadership role, describe what motivated you to make the commitment you have made in your year of service with BYUSA. 

My motivations have changed since I've been at BYUSA. Well, maybe not changed, but it's been enhanced and refined. I love the feeling of accomplishment that I feel from serving with the other volunteers at BYUSA, not in a prideful way though. It's more a feeling of upliftment and self worth. The interactions and relationships I've developed with others are priceless and are unlike any that I could accomplish elsewhere on campus. I think it's because we are united in service and love that it's has bound us tighter than other acquaintances on campus. So I guess what has motivated me is the people and seeing the influence I have on others, they have on me, and the other interactions I witness.