BRIGHTON LDS GIRLS CAMP

BISHOP’S REFERENCE LETTER

To Be Filled Out By Applicant
Applicant Name: / Phone Number:
Email Address: / Position Applying For:

Dear Bishop,

You have been asked to provide a confidential recommendation for the above named applicant. She is applying for a staff position at Brighton LDS Girls Camp where Young Women, ages 12 and 13, can grow in personal testimony, confidence and enjoy the beauties of nature.

We are looking to hire mature, fun-loving, young adult age women who love the outdoors and who have strong testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Those hired will be responsible to teach gospel principles, instill LDS Church values, and encourage the discovery of individual testimony and talents. This is both a demanding and rewarding summer job. We expect a great deal from our staff members in terms of spiritual preparation, physical work, personal responsibility, initiative, and desire to serve others. In return there are many opportunities to increase in spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical strength.

We appreciate your willingness to share your perspective on how you feel this person would contribute to Brighton Girls Camp. It will help us as we seek the Lord’s guidance in hiring our staff. Please mail both pages of this reference form along with any additional information directly to:

Brighton LDS Girls Camp

c/o Mandi Kerr, Secretary

1821 Yuma Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

You may also email these forms to . Please note that in order for this candidate to be considered for employment during the 2017 season, all references must be postmarked no later than Saturday, October 21, 2017 for leadership positions, or Saturday, February 24, 2018 for staff positions. If you would like to speak directly to the Brighton Camp President, please call Barbara Schmidt at 801-915-9660.

Sincerely,

Barbara Schmidt, President

Allison Sidwell, 1st Counselor

Teresa Johnson, 2nd Counselor

Mandi Kerr, Secretary

BRIGHTON LDS GIRLS CAMP

BISHOP’S REFERENCE FORM

To Be Filled Out By Applicant
Applicant Name: / Phone Number:
Email Address: / Position Applying For:
To Be Filled Out By The Bishop
Bishop’s Name: / Ward Name:
Ward Type: Home Ward YSA Ward / How long have you known the applicant?
Bishop’s Email Address: / Bishop’s Phone:
Is this applicant temple worthy? Yes No
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The applicant has a good work ethic, is dependable and has integrity.
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The applicant works well under pressure and can manage stressful situations.
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The applicant is mature, uses good judgment, responds appropriately to authority.
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The applicant works well with others and contributes to positive conflict resolution.
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The applicant exemplifies Young Women and Church values.
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The applicant has a strong testimony of the gospel and is comfortable sharing it with others.
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How well would this applicant work with 12 & 13 year-old Beehives and serve as a righteous role model?
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective on how you feel this person would contribute to Brighton LDS Girls Camp. If you have additional information that may be helpful for us to know, please feel free to include it on a separate sheet. Please mail both pages of this reference form along with any additional information directly to:

Brighton LDS Girls Camp

c/o Mandi Kerr, Secretary

1821 Yuma Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

You may also email these forms to . Please note that in order for this candidate to be considered for employment during the 2017 season, ALL references must be postmarked or emailed no later than Saturday, October 21, 2017 for leadership positions, or Saturday, February 24, 2018 for staff positions. If you would like to speak directly to the Brighton Camp President, please call Barbara Schmidt at 801-915-9660.

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