Skyler Droubay has a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration from Utah State University, and works at a trucking company, Double D Distribution. He is currently a counselor in his bishopric and has previously served as elders quorum secretary and counselor, Cub Scout leader, and teacher in Sunday School, elders quorum, and Primary (including nursery). Skyler and his wife live in Lehi, Utah, with their two daughters, ages 10 and 8.

02:30 Introduction to Skyler, former elders quorum secretary

06:30 Skyler shares an experience he had as a youth with an executive secretary that has influenced his time as a secretary.

12:30. The secretary takes care of the clerical and administrative aspects of the quorum to help enable the other members of the presidency to focus on ministering and the more spiritual aspects of the quorum.

14:50 The admin and clerical work is a very important part of the church too. There are many working pieces that go into making a meeting happen.

16:50 Never underestimate the spiritual power of doing temporal things well. You bring spiritual power to your presidency by taking care of the administration.

18:50 Taking notes is the most important part of being a secretary. You are a revelation recorder. Be proud of being the note taker.

23:30 Take the lead on organizing notes with google docs and google sheets.

26:40 Find a template that works for you and go with it.

28:30 Setting up interviews and appointments. Skylar found it easier to call people rather than text. Try to catch as many people as you can at church.

33:00 Don’t underestimate your impact as a secretary.

34:10 Skyler shares his testimony on leadership and coming closer to Christ through his service.

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