Vanguard Youth...Provo Chapter: A Great opportunity for 14 and older...

Hi Families, This has been a great experience for my son for the past 2 years and Bethany will be going for the first time this year. Our own Sister Neil helps make this activity happen...or she did last year....anyway she can tell you more.-Nickie

The Royal Academy for Future Kings and Queens of Zion

Presents the

5^th Annual Royal Simulation

Your Royal Presence is officially invited to attend

OUR VISION: To inspire our youth to become future Kings and Queens of Zion by learning and implementing the kingly and queenly arts of etiquette and refinement in our lives.

“In this great gospel of emulation, one of the purposes of our earthly probation is to become like [our Heavenly Father and Mother] in every conceivable way so that we may be comfortable in the presence of heavenly parentage .”⁽Elder Callister)

WHO: All youth ages 14 and up (We will be teaching from an LDS perspective, but anyone is welcome to attend.)

WHAT: A 2-day event of classes and activities focusing on etiquette and refinement — including dance instruction – culminating with a 4-course formal banquet and grand ball. (The banquet and ball are the simulation portion for the workshops, therefore we require that any youth who wish to attend them also attend the workshops.)

WHEN: Fri and Sat Nov 8^th and 9^th

Fri 3:00-6:00 Classes

7:00-9:00 Evening of Elegance Youth Talent Show (see below for details)

Sat 8:45-5:00 Classes

6:00-10:30 Formal Banquet and Grand Ball

WHERE:Brigham Young University Harmon building (classes) and Hinckley building (banquet and ball)

COST: $65 (until Oct 18^th, $75 until Nov 1^st, $85 after Nov 1st)

RSVP Register online here

ATTIRE: We request you wear attire befitting future kings and queens of Zion

Please also make sure to bring jackets and comfortable shoes as we will be walking outside during various parts of the event..

For Classes – modest* Sunday dress (skirt or dress for ladies, slacks and dress shirts for the gentlemen)

For Banquet and Ball – modest* Formal wear (formal dresses for ladies, suit and tie or tux for gentlemen)

We will have a place to change on Sat so bring it with you.

*Modest as defined in the For the Strength of Youth

EVENING OF ELEGANCE (talent share): All are welcome to share talents. Due to the nature of our event we request that the talents shared be kept within the bounds of elegance and refinement. Please make sure any music will contribute to a positive, uplifiting spirit. (No strong jungle beats). If you wish to participate, contact Amy by Nov 5^th with the type of talent and length of performance so that I can make proper arrangements and set up the program. We will have a piano.

FOOD: Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and Sat. banquet are all included in the price

VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering, please see our website for details

We are also starting a scholarship fund for those who would like to attend, but are unable to pay for it. If you would be willing to contribute (even small amounts help) please see our volunteer page.

The article, Our Refined Heavenly Home (Elder Douglas Callister), has provided the foundation for the theme for our workshops and simulation. We encourage all who will be participating to read it, so that we can have a common frame of reference going into the event.

See highlights from last year on our website www.royalacademyofzion.org