Access in LDS tools for YSA leaders

5 postsstarted by lovisaengelbrektsson 1,108 viewsoriginal topic

#1
Hi!
I am a YSA leader in my stake (Sweden, Gothenburg Stake). I have noticed that neither I nor the local YSA representativs in the wards have access in LDS tools to see for example lists of YSA in the wards. These kinds of lists are under "Reports" in LDS Tools and is reached by ex members in Relief Society presidencies and other ward/stake leaders. I feel that it's troubling that the YSA leaders on ward and stake level do not have access to this as it is a very useful resource in these callings.

As it is now it is hard for us as leaders in YSA to know who is in our YSA group. The ward YSA rep's go to their ward clerk to receive a list of the YSA. We can survive on that but it's not great. It takes unnecessary time for the clerk, and since the list is only a copy it will be outdated as soon as someone moves in or out. There is also a higher risk of missing a YSA that just turns 18 etc. Of course the YSA rep's should work closely with the Relief Society and Elders Quorum, who both have access to Reports and lists in LDS tools. (I am working closely with the Stake Relief Society and we have together through her LDS tools capacities sent out emails to the sisters in the stake for example.) However I do not feel that YSA leaders' access to said resources would be negative for this cooperation. I therefore see no argument against giving such tools to YSA leaders. I must admit I do feel a bit crippled in my calling without these resources that were so easy at hand in my previous calling as RS counselor.

Is there any way that this could be changed so that ward and stake leaders in YSA can have access to Reports in LDS tools??
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#2
This is primarily a user-to-user forum. There are no decision-makers here. You can use the feedback link to have your concerns known.

It's been my observation that the only members with enhanced access to membership information are those whom the General Handbook indicates are responsible for individual members. This is likely due to privacy laws in different countries.

I'm not seeing responsibilities for individuals in the section on Young Single Adult leaders (14.3.3.3). The Ward Young Single Adult Committee (14.3.4) is headed by a counselor in the bishopric and as members, the assigned counselor in the EQ and RS. All of whom have access to the information.
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#3
Ok, Thank you Russell!
Which feedback link?
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#4
lovisaengelbrektsson wrote:Which feedback link?
Preferably one in LCR, but if you can't find or have access to that, you can use the feedback link found in the footer of the main church page.
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#5
Ok!! Thank you!!! :)