TO: Pertinent priesthood leaders
Dear Brethren,
After consultation with the stake presidency and President Lindhorst, I visited today with (parents' names) and their 23-year-old son (name) and informed him and them that his membership record will be moved to his family ward, the (Name of Family Ward) effective immediately.
I explained to (name) that membership in the Mt. Hood YSA Branch is a privilege and because of several recent incidents, he has lost the privilege of attending the YSA Branch or any of the official Church-sponsored YSA activities at the branch, stake or multi-stake level, including the YSA gatherings on weeknights for basketball and volleyball.
(Name) is allowed to continue to attend Institute, Pathway and other classes at the Gresham Institute.
I realize this is an unprecedented move, but the circumstances are such that merit this action. I explained to Justin that his service in the family ward and personal dedication to living the gospel will tell us at what point he can return to the YSA Branch, if he wishes.
I further explained to Justin that he begins today his full-time “mission”; he is to become his first “convert.”
Bishop (Name), when you return from your family vacation this week, please give me a call and I’ll give you more details. We ask that you welcome Justin back to the ward and that you promptly find a place for him to serve in the ward; he can serve in the Primary, but not with the youth.
Brother (Name), will you please move (Name)'s membership record right away or instruct a ward or branch clerk to do so?
We will draft a statement for Brother (Name) to read, on behalf of the stake presidency, to the YSA Branch leadership next Sunday announcing this action in hopes of avoiding rumors.
Gratefully,
President Lewis
ANNOUNCEMENT TO YSA BRANCH LEADERSHIP:
Dear Mount Hood YSA Branch Leaders,
We are sorry to announce that the membership record of (Name) has been moved to his home ward.
Membership in the Mount Hood YSA Branch is a privilege and because of recent incidences (name) has lost that privilege.
Furthermore, (Name) has been asked not to attend any official Church-sponsored YSA activity, including branch, stake and multi-stake YSA activities. And he is not to attend the weeknight branch Family Home Evening or the YSA volleyball and basketball gatherings.
He is encouraged to continue attending Pathway, Institute and any other classes at the Gresham Institute.
We want you to know that this is not an attempt to ostracize (Name) so please reach out to him and maintain your friendship. Our hope is that this period of time in the family ward will be a blessing to (Name) as he aligns his priorities and lives the gospel in a higher way.
Gratefully,
The Stake Presidency
ANNOUNCEMENT TO YSA BRANCH LEADERSHIP:
Dear Mount Hood YSA Branch Leaders,
We are sorry to announce that the membership record of (Name) has been moved to his home ward.
Membership in the Mount Hood YSA Branch is a privilege and because of recent incidences (name) has lost that privilege.
Furthermore, (Name) has been asked not to attend any official Church-sponsored YSA activity, including branch, stake and multi-stake YSA activities. And he is not to attend the weeknight branch Family Home Evening or the YSA volleyball and basketball gatherings.
He is encouraged to continue attending Pathway, Institute and any other classes at the Gresham Institute.
We want you to know that this is not an attempt to ostracize (Name) so please reach out to him and maintain your friendship. Our hope is that this period of time in the family ward will be a blessing to (Name) as he aligns his priorities and lives the gospel in a higher way.
Gratefully,
The Stake Presidency
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