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Book of Mormon Quest Committees

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Amanda Hall

Valley Forge 1st Ward

Matt Hall

Valley Forge 1st Ward

Book of Mormon Quest Lead Coordinators

Village Committee

Michelle & Kristian Russell

Downingtown Ward

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  • Create an immersive village environment that reflects Book of Mormon settings through décor, layout, and atmosphere.

  • Run themed hands‑on activities such as leather stamping, lashing, axe throwing, and other period‑appropriate experiences.

  • Manage daily village operations, including setup, cleanup, and coordination with other committees.

  • Support storytelling and role‑play to strengthen immersion, reinforce spiritual themes, and invite reflection.

Stage, Props & Special Effects - On Stage

Jack McElroy

Widener Ward

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​For Village & Stage Area

  • Design and build key stage elements for major Book of Mormon scenes, including walls, towers, ships, fire pits, and dramatic set pieces.

  • Manage stage setup and props, ensuring the rented stage and surrounding areas are prepared and maintained.

  • Create tribe‑recognition elements, including the flagpole and individual tribal flags.

  • Collaborate across committees to ensure visual, narrative, and thematic consistency in all reenactments and presentations.

Stage, Props & Special Effects - Off Stage

Michael Moore

Valley Forge 2nd Ward

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​Off Stage - Remote Locations

  • Design and build remote vignette sets, including the Rod of Iron pathway, Tree of Life lighting, Great and Spacious Building, Lehi’s Home, Liahona tent, and key prophet locations.

  • Set up and maintain off‑stage scenes, ensuring all props are safe, durable, and weather‑ready.

  • Coordinate setup and takedown across all remote vignette areas.

  • Collaborate with supporting committees to maintain visual, narrative, and thematic consistency.

Re-enactments & Music Committee

Erin Traverso

Widener Ward

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  • Direct and produce all reenactments, ensuring each vignette is spiritually meaningful, visually strong, and well‑organized.

  • Assign roles across wards and support leaders and actors as they prepare their scenes.

  • Select and coordinate music that strengthens the emotional and spiritual impact of each vignette, working with musicians, vocalists, and AV teams.

  • Collaborate with the AV Committee on recording and editing high‑quality vignette footage.

  • Work closely with all supporting committees to keep staging, props, clothing, weapons, and tribe elements unified and cohesive.

Weapons & Battle Committee

Kory & Star Jensen

West Chester Ward​

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  • Create and maintain battle props such as shields, swords, and chalk bombs, ensuring everything is safe, durable, and spiritually appropriate.

  • Train youth in battle etiquette and safety, coordinating with the Security & Safety Committee to promote respect and reverence in all scenes.

  • Choreograph and support battle reenactments with the Reenactments & Music Committee to ensure scenes are meaningful, safe, and well‑executed.

Devotional & Tribe Parent Training

Krista & Zach Horton

Broomall Ward

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  • Plan and lead daily devotionals that inspire reflection, spiritual growth, and unity.

  • Facilitate spiritual reflections and testimony moments, including organizing parent letters for youth.

  • Prepare scripture materials and provide tribe flag making materials 

  • Support and train Tribe Leaders, offering spiritual guidance, discussion prompts, and leadership resources.

Clothing Committee

Mary Kathryn Harman

West Chester Ward

Aleta Smith

Widener Ward

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  • Design and assemble Quest costumes, coordinating designers, seamstresses, and ward liaisons to ensure consistent, period‑appropriate looks.

  • Organize and track costume inventory, packaging each outfit for easy distribution, return, and reuse.

  • Provide on‑site costume support, managing the costume tent, assisting with adjustments, quick changes, and repairs.

  • Produce instructional materials with the ward liasons to guide wards in making appropriate costumes.

Food Committee

Kirsten Reeder

Downingtown Ward

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  • Prepare and serve meals/snacks, including hydration stations and special event food moments.

  • Set up, maintain, and clean dining areas, ensuring organization and smooth flow.

  • Manage dietary needs and inventory, providing safe alternatives and keeping supplies stocked.

Medical Committee

John Traverso

Widener Ward

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  • Provide daily on‑site medical coverage, managing the medical tent, health forms, and essential supplies.

  • Oversee medication and allergy needs, coordinating with parents, leaders, and the Food Committee for safe care.

Registration & Social Media Committee

Chris & Kelly Rothey

Valley Forge 2nd Ward

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  • Lead promotion and registration, managing outreach, ward visits, the registration portal, and required medical/clearance documentation.

  • Coordinate headcounts and logistics with Food and Logistics Committees, including allergies and meal/tent planning.

  • Manage social media and communications, sharing updates and approved content to build excitement and maintain a unified message.

Photography & Videography Committee

Troy Messick

Philadelphia 4th Ward

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  • Capture and produce Quest media, including key photos, videos, and the final highlight reel, while coordinating coverage with other committees.

  • Manage and organize all media content

Technical / AV Committee

Jason Lee

Valley Forge 1st Ward

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  • Manage all audio‑visual elements, including recording, sound systems, projectors, music playback, and special‑effects audio to support reenactments and devotionals.

  • Coordinate technical setup with key committees

Logistics, Equipment & Facilities Committee

Chip Bookwalter

Valley Forge 2nd Ward

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  • Oversee camp setup, facilities, and essential resources, including tents, washrooms, firewood, water stations, garbage systems, and electrical needs.

  • Provide equipment and logistical support

Safety & Security Committee

Russ Christensen

Downingtown Ward

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  • Maintain campwide safety and security, including day/night patrols, hazard monitoring, curfew support, emergency readiness, and clear safety signage.

  • Oversee safety during reenactments and high‑traffic activities

Transportation Committee

Chet Breiling

Widener Ward

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  • Coordinate all transportation of participants, gear, and equipment, including arrival from the Stake Center, campsite delivery, on‑site vehicle support, and emergency evacuation readiness.

  • Support all committees with timely movement of supplies and resources, maintaining clear communication to keep setup, rehearsals, and daily operations running smoothly.

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