The Young Men general presidency gathered with a group of venerable church leaders who have, collectively, performed decades of service to bless and better the lives of the youths of the church.

The historic luncheon included five emeritus Mormon general authorities who have served as Young Men general presidents -- Elders Robert L. Backman, Vaughn J Featherstone, Jack H Goaslind Jr., Robert K. Dellenbach and F. Melvin Hammond -- along with a lifelong champion of Scouting and youths, President Thomas S. Monson.

Elder Ben B. Banks, an emeritus seventy, also participated in the event that was hosted by Young Men General President Charles W. Dahlquist II and his two counselors, Dean R. Burgess and Michael A. Neider.

Entitled the "Legacy of Leadership Luncheon," the gathering provided a forum to discuss the challenges facing young men throughout the church. The event was informal and warm-hearted -- a collection of like-minded friends.

Much of the discussion focused on the ongoing relevance of Scouting in the church and the importance of shepherding each boy.

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