I only wish I was part of my ward’s scouting effort. They have a blast.
As to the other, I think there are members who don’t take it seriously enough. Nor do they go to or embrace the BSA training they are supposed to do.
Others LDS do. I think it depends the people.
As you’re probably aware, there are plenty of ways to get involved so you too can have a blast. One of the easiest is to offer to drive to and from the outings. ;^)
I’ve found that some accept the calling without realizing what they’re expected to do, or even how to do it.
I’ve talked with many leaders and plead with them to create a “continuity book” that has as much starting information as they can cram into a 3 inch 3 ring binder. Names, phone numbers, websites, training courses to take/attend, manuals, etc.
This would at least give the new SM/ASMs a fighting chance to be somewhat successful.
The training problem is one of my peeves. We’ve reached out to many LdS units in our District and offered training or notify them when training is taking place and very few respond or attend. I’ve gotten to the point where I have LdS Scouters as District trainers and send them out to individual wards to get the training done. We’ve had some minor success.
We’re running at about 30% trained, up from about 20% a year or so ago, for LdS leaders, but it’s not rising fast enough IMO. It’s tough when many get turned over quickly.
As you said, it depends on the people. But there are some small steps that can be taken to help their programs. We’re still trying. It’s for the boys afterall, they’re the ones with the most to gain/lose.