Stake Conference "Crashers"

[DrumNFeather]

Our stake was recently informed that Elder Oaks would be coming out to speak at our stake conference. This past weekend in ward council, we were told that our ward hat the 10:00 Am slot, but we should plan on being there at 8:30 or 9:00 to ensure a seat and avoid conference "crashers" coming from outside the stake just to see Elder Oaks speak.

Have you ever gone to another stake's conference in order to see a GA or Apostle speak?

[beelzebabette]

Our stake was recently informed that Elder Oaks would be coming out to speak at our stake conference. This past weekend in ward council, we were told that our ward hat the 10:00 Am slot, but we should plan on being there at 8:30 or 9:00 to ensure a seat and avoid conference "crashers" coming from outside the stake just to see Elder Oaks speak.

Have you ever gone to another stake's conference in order to see a GA or Apostle speak?

If you show up at 9:55 and there's no seating available, does that mean you get a sanctioned bye week?

[TripletDaddy]

I have a hard enough time sitting in my living room twice a year to watch GAs and Apostles speak. Why would I drive out of my stake boundaries to do it?

[il Padrino Ute]

Our stake was recently informed that Elder Oaks would be coming out to speak at our stake conference. This past weekend in ward council, we were told that our ward hat the 10:00 Am slot, but we should plan on being there at 8:30 or 9:00 to ensure a seat and avoid conference "crashers" coming from outside the stake just to see Elder Oaks speak.

Have you ever gone to another stake's conference in order to see a GA or Apostle speak?

I rarely go to my own stake conference. No reason to go to another.

It's similar to funeral crashers when word gets out that a GA will be speaking. I've seen that many, many times.

[Clark Addison]

We had Elder Eyering a year or so ago. We had crowd problems, but it wasn't so much people from other stakes as some of the folks that take Stake Conference as a semi-annual vacation day. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

It may have helped that the stakes near us were specifically told not to come. It didn't cause me an issue, as I was in the choir and had a perfect view from 8 feet directly behind him. Suit was a little worn out, which I thought was kind of cool. Didn't have a single note with him, and just spoke off the cuff while continually flipping through his scriptures.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I would have assumed they meant crashers like people wanting to make a scene.

[RobinFinderson]

Do GA's ever say anything different than anyone else? The most interesting things I remember them saying always had to do with regional changes in leadership, which might be good grist for the local gossip circuit, but would hardly be a reason to travel out of stake. The crowds seem to be an extension of America's love of celebrity.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I rarely go to my own stake conference. No reason to go to another.

It's similar to funeral crashers when word gets out that a GA will be speaking. I've seen that many, many times.

President Monson showed up at a funeral in our ward a couple of years ago. It must have been a well-kept secret because we had a small crowd. It was kind of funny to see how some people reacted.

[il Padrino Ute]

President Monson showed up at a funeral in our ward a couple of years ago. It must have been a well-kept secret because we had a small crowd. It was kind of funny to see how some people reacted.

It is amusing to see faces of folks when they walk into the chapel and see a GA sitting next to the Bishop, especially those that had debated whether to attend the funeral.

When word spreads that a GA will be speaking at a funeral, the leak is always by a family member of the deceased.

[Jeff Lebowski]

It is amusing to see faces of folks when they walk into the chapel and see a GA sitting next to the Bishop, especially those that had debated whether to attend the funeral.

When word spreads that a GA will be speaking at a funeral, the leak is always by a family member of the deceased.

Yeah, I was pretty impressed that this particular family kept it a secret.

[venkman]

Oaks spoke at our last stake conference. Didn't seem to have a larger crowd than usual.

It was really cool though having him. He gave a great talk and he showed a different side you don't see at GC. Very relaxed, cracking jokes, etc.

[Rx GATOS]

I rarely go to my own stake conference. No reason to go to another.

It's similar to funeral crashers when word gets out that a GA will be speaking. I've seen that many, many times.

The unofficial days off are stake conf., general conf., Super Bowl, traveling and kids soccer tourneys. Check your white bible they are listed in there I believe.

[The Wankster]

The unofficial days off are stake conf., general conf., Super Bowl, traveling and kids soccer tourneys. Check your white bible they are listed in there I believe.

Where do I get a copy of this "White Bible" you refer to, is this something you get from the Bishop?

[Donuthole]

Where do I get a copy of this "White Bible" you refer to, is this something you get from the Bishop?

You have to steal it from the waiting chapel at the temple. I guess now that I know it has some good info in it, i'll actually read it next time i'm there, instead of just pretending.