Bishop,
I was concerned, after visiting with you about how (Name) was called, that we might have a “rogue” HC using his position to undermine you.
I can certainly see how it appeared that way.
I visited at length with Stake YM President (Name) yesterday, and without telling him why I was asking I questioned him abut what (Name) had told him about (Name). (I later explained why I was asking…(Name) felt badly that he may have been influenced in this way.)
(Stake YM President), of course, was oblivious to the fact that there was a misunderstanding between you and (Name) with regard to the operation of the Scout troop. He simply wanted to find someone for secretary in your ward so the Stake YM presidency could have representation from (Ward). He wasn’t sure how (Name) even came into the picture, but when he did he naturally looked to him as a credible member of the ward in a stake position he could counsel with.
He shared with me that (Name) was very complimentary of (name) (as you might expect) and the only thing he said that could have suggested Tyler was trying to manipulate things was that (Name) was "more effective working with adults than with youth.”
So my suspicion is that (name) did not go out of his way to promote a stake calling for (name), but likely took advantage of recommending him when the opportunity “fell into his lap” (a pretty strong temptation for anyone, but one that he should have given “full disclosure").
I believe, in the future, President (Stake YM president) will also counsel with you and not just a HC to avoid this happening again.
I’m so very sorry. I owe you an apology for allowing this to happen on my watch.
In the end, as you well know, the Lord has a marvelous way of turning these types of things into positives—He’s the “Lord of the Silver Linings” is the way I describe it. This will turn out to be a blessing to you and your ward, though a bit painful at first.
I appreciate your patience with us.
Pres Lewis
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