Mutual this week!

On your mark, get set, GO!!
You better get studying your 13 Articles of Faith for our:

Articles of Faith Ice Cream Sunday Bar!!

Your taste buds will thank you.

See you Wednesday at 7:00!

Learn to Cook!!

At mutual this next we are going to be learning all about cooking! We have a special guest visitor who is a fantastic cook and she is going to help us make something DELICIOUS!!

See you at 7!

Heritage Night!!

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By now I hope you all have had time to fill in your pedigree charts and found out about your family Heritage and all the cool places your ancestors came from!

This Wednesday for mutual is our Heritage Night and we are going to be sharing a little about where we are all from.

Also, don't forget to bring a dish to share that your ancestors would have eaten and it would be great to hear a short story about your relatives.

Maybe even come dressed as they would have.

Gonna be so much FUN!!

7:00!! See ya there.

Faith #1: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Faith #1
Dates:  August 24, 2011
Leaders: Sisters Stevens and Olsen
Participants:  Jessica, Rachel, Valera, Michaela, Olivia, Callie

Accomplished At Activity:

• Read all required scriptures
• Committed to read 2 conference talks about faith and begin a habit of daily personal prayer

Still Need To Do:

• Read two general conference talks on faith. We suggested Anchors of Testimony by Mary N. Cook and Tell Me the Stories of Jesus by Elder Neil L. Andersen.
• Develop a habit of saying morning and evening personal prayers. Follow this pattern for at least 3 weeks.
• After 3 weeks, discuss with a parent or leader what you have learned about faith and how daily personal prayer has strengthened your faith. Write about your feelings on faith and prayer in your journal.

Personal Progress Page Update

Hello, Young Women!

I just completed posts about all the activities we've done as a group in the past 2 years that correspond to a Personal Progress experience. You can find a list of them on the Personal Progress tab, HERE. As we complete more activities for personal progress, we will include them on the Personal Progress tab.

Please take a few minutes to check out the Personal Progress tab to see which experiences you've started but not finished. If you click on each link, it will tell you what you've done and what you still need to do to finish that particular experience.

I'd like to challenge you all to try to finish all the ones you've started before school begins! You can do it! We'll be working on Personal Progress during Mutual in a few weeks, and we're going to check your progress at that time. Good luck!

Choice & Accountability: Modest Fashion Project

Value Project:  Choice & Accountability (It's the 1st suggested project on p. 50 of your book)
Dates: Summer 2011
Leaders: Sister Stevens, Olsen, and Davis

We have been working on a 3-part Modest Fashion project for Choice & Accountability.

Part 1:  Modest Fashion Lesson and Handout
Date: May 25, 2011
Participants: Maya, Linly, Callie, Kylie, Michaela, Olivia, Jessica, Rachel 

We learned and discussed why it's important to be modest using "For the Strength of Youth" and various talks on modesty. Then we learned ways to modify modern clothing to be modest and fashionable and we discussed where to find modest clothing. Click HERE for information from the handout.

Part 2:  Making Peek-a-Boo Slips
Date: June 20, 2011
Participants:  Michaela, Linly, Cassie, Jessica, Rachel, Jerri, Cherrish, Valera

We used this tutorial to make Peek-a-Boo slips with lace that is meant to extend below the length of short skirts to make them long enough! We made them in white so they will match several different skirts or dresses.

Part 3:  Modest Fashion Show
Coming Soon! Begin preparing your 3 outfits using the techniques you've learned to modify clothing to be more modest:  1) A dressy outfit; 2) A school outfit; 3) An active wear outfit

Knowledge Project: Fitness & Health

Value Project:  Knowledge  (It's the 3rd suggested project on p. 42 of your book)
Date:  Spring 2011 (don't have exact date)
Leaders:  Sister Shearer and Stevens
Participants:  Rachel, Jessica, Ellen, Maya, Kylie, Callie, Olivia, Michaela, Linly, Aunika

Accomplished at Activity:

• Read D&C 89
• Learned how to stretch and do proper warm-ups and exercises at Klamath Gymnastics
• Discussed individual fitness needs
• Ate a healthy snack and discussed daily caloric needs and calorie content of various common snacks

Still Need to Do:

• Develop and implement a regular fitness program (participating in an sport, attending a gym, or you can make your own regimen of pushups and exercises to do at home!)
• Learn to cook and eat food that is part of a healthful diet

Good Works #6: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Good Works #6
Dates & Participants: Varies

Accomplished at Activities:

This one is easy peasy, ladies! All you have to do is spend 3 hours giving service outside of your family, then write in your journal. Below are 3 service activities we've done as a group in the recent past. We don't have names of participants, but you should remember if you were there!

• Spring 2011:  During Mutual we helped Sister Coffman's wife clean and pack the brick house across the street from the church after the death of her father.  This counts as 1 hour.

• Spring 2011:  During Mutual we planted flowers around the church building to beautify the grounds and neighborhood. This counts as 1 hour. 

•  Fall 2009 and 2010:  Went to the church welfare program pear farm to pick pears. This counts as one hour each time you went.

If you don't have 3 total hours from these, you can make up the rest with a different service activity. Click on Good Works at the top for ideas!

Still Need To Do:

• Record in your journal the reactions of the person you served and possible goals for future service opportunities. Record reactions for each different service you performed.

Knowledge #7: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Knowledge #7
Date:  Spring 2011 (don't have exact date)
Leaders:  Sister Richardson, Stevens, and Shearer
Participants:  Linly, Jessica, Rachel, Michaela, Olivia, Maya, Kylie, Callie (there may have been others)

Accomplished at Activity:

• Discussed various types of emergency kits for families and looked at and discussed the contents of emergency kits brought by the Richardson family, the Shearer family, and the Budden family
• Given and reviewed a list of basic needs for family emergency kits

Still Need To Do:

• Review teachings for first aid, safety, sanitation, and survival in your Young Women's Camp Manual and note in your journal how you could apply them in your home to keep your family safe
•  Teach a family home evening lesson or share with a Young Women leader what you have learned and what additional skills you would like to learn to be prepared for emergencies

Individual Worth # 6: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Individual Worth #6
Date:  Spring 2011 (don't have exact date)
Leaders: Sister Richardson, Stevens, and Shearer
Participants:  Rachel, Jessica, Olivia, Michaela, Linly, Kylie, Callie, Maya, Ellen (there may have been others...)

Accomplished at Activity:

• Listed to a presentation about genealogy research by Lisa Goodfellow
• Filled out a pedigree chart for your family tree 

Still Need To Do:

• Visit with your living relatives to learn as much information about your family history as possible
• List the temple ordinances that have been completed for each person on your pedigree chart 

Note:  You can also use this experience to help you with the 3rd suggested Faith project on p. 18 of your Personal Project book

Integrity #4: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Integrity #4
Date:  October 1, 2010
Leader: Sister Stevens
Participants:  Aunika, Jessica, Rachel, Kylie, Callie, Linly, Michaela, Olivia

Accomplished at Activity:

• Looked up definition of "integrity"
• Interviewed a woman you respect about her understanding and application of integrity (done prior to activity) and shared this with others at the activity
• Listed ways you can make your actions consistent with your knowledge of right and wrong
• Recorded in your journal what it means to you to have integrity

Still Need to Do:

Nothing! We finished everything at the slumber party!

Integrity #2: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Integrity #2
Date:  October 1, 2010
Leaders:  Sister Stevens and Richardson
Participants:  Aunika, Jessica, Rachel, Kylie, Callie, Linly, Michaela, Olivia

Accomplished at Activity:

• Conducted an integrity self-assessment
• Prayed for strength and guidance of the Holy Ghost to live with integrity
• Decided 1 new habit to develop for integrity
• Wrote in your journal  things you can do to improve personal integrity and how you are going to implement the 1 new habit you chose to develop.

Still Need To Do:

• Pray daily for strength and guidance of the Holy Ghost to help you live with integrity

Choice & Accountability #2: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Choice & Accountability #2
Date:  September 29, 2010
Leaders:  Sister Richardson, Stevens, and Shearer
Young Women:  Linly, Kylie, Callie, Jessica, Rachel, Michaela, Olivia, Brook, Aunika

Accomplished at Activity:

• Read highlights of "For the Strength of Youth"
• Discussed importance of living each value and connected values to Young Women values while making a crystal value ring
• Chose 3 standards we discussed to improve in your life and committed to practice improving them for 3 weeks

Still Need To Do:

• Read entire "For the Strength of Youth" and in your journal, list each standard of righteous behavior that is outlined.
• Record why it is important to choose to live the standards
• Record the 3 standards you chose to work on improving and share your progress for improving these standards with your family, class, or leader after 3 weeks

Knowledge #5: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Knowledge #5
Date:  June 30, 2010
Leader:  Sisters Richardson and Stevens
Participants:  Alisha, Rachel, Jessica, Callie, Olivia, Brook, Kylie

Accomplished at Activity:

• Listened to a talk by Brother Shaffer about the responsibilities of the bishopric and the bishop as a friend

Still Need To Do:

• Record in your journal 1) What the bishop's responsibilities are; 2) What training/education is necessary for the bishop; and 3) What contributions his position makes to society

Note:  If you did not complete this experience at the time and do not remember Brother Shaffer's talk, please do not use this for your value experience. You can complete it for a different area of work or service.

Individual Worth #5 (new) or 4 (old): Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Individual Worth #5 (new book) or 4 (old book)
Date:  December 2, 2009
Leaders: Sisters Richardson and Knudsen
Participants:  Heidi, Linly, Jessica, Rachel, Callie, Kylie

Accomplished at Activity:

• Participated in a dance, speech, music, or dramatic performance at a church talent show

Still Need To Do:

• Record in your journal what you did for your talent and how your participation in this activity strengthened your feelings of individual worth and self confidence.

Individual Worth #7: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Individual Worth #7
Date:  January 13, 2010
Leaders: Sister Richardson and Stevens
Participants:  Callie, Kylie, Aunika, Linly, Rachel, Jessica

Accomplished at Activity:

• Read all required scriptures
• Made a bookmark where other young women recorded your positive qualities

Still Need To Do:

• List your positive qualities in your journal
• Record how you can continue to develop these gifts and how you can use them to help others

Individual Worth #2 (New) or 6 (Old): Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Individual Worth #2 (New book) or #6 (Old book)
Date:  February 3, 2010 Mutual
Leader:  Sister Richardson
Participants:  Aunika, Linly, Callie, Kylie, Rachel, Heidi, Jerry

Accomplished at Activity:

• Brother Brussard, the Stake Patriarch, spoke to the youth and discussed with them about what is a patriarchal blessing, why it is important, and how to prepare for one.

Still Need To Do:

• Read about patriarchal blessings in True to the Faith
• Prepare yourself to receive your blessing.

Faith #6: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Faith #6
Date:  September 15, 2010 Mutual
Leader: Sister Frodsham
Participants:  Callie, Rachel, Olivia, Brook

Accomplished at Activity:

• Read all required scriptures
• Drew picture to depict salvation
• Discussed how knowledge of the plan of salvation affects actions and helps understanding of identity and strengthens faith

Still Need To Do: 

• Finish your drawing if you didn't have time at Mutual
• Use your drawing to explain the plan of salvation to your class, family, or a friend. Discuss with them the same items from the discussion (bullet 3 above)

Note: If you have not yet finished this experience and don't remember the scriptures, please re-read and ponder them before finishing the experience.. Refer to your Personal Progress book or the Faith link above for scriptures. 

Faith # 2: Personal Progress Activity

Value Experience:  Faith #2
Date:  September 15, 2010 Mutual
Leader:  Sister Shearer
Participants:  Jessica, Linly, Kylie, Michaela

Accomplished at Activity:

• Read all required scriptures
• Reviewed a mother's role in "Family: A Proclamation to the World"
• Discussed qualities a woman needs to teach children to have faith in the gospel
• Discussed how these principles help you in your life today and help you prepare to be a faithful woman, wife, and mother

Still Need To Do:

• Record thoughts and feelings in journal about these scriptures/discussions

Note: If you have not yet finished this experience and don't remember the scriptures, please re-read and ponder them before recording your thoughts. Refer to your Personal Progress book or the Faith link above for scriptures.

Mutual this week!

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Hi girls,

We had to switch our pool party to next Wednesday ( August 3rd ) so this week we are doing our $4.00 dinner activity. We will meet at the church at regular time, 7:00, and hop into cars and head out on our quest for each group to get either dinner, a side dish or a desert for $4.00.

It's gonna be fun and crazy!!!

See you all at 7:00!

Breaking it down....

To put an end to any confusion here is how rides to camp are gonna go:

Monday, July 11th at 2:00 pm=

Kylie, Cherrish, Callie, Maya

(4th years) meet at the church with all of your camp and hike gear.

You will be loaded up and taken up to Camp and then leave from there for your overnighter.

Tuesday, July 12th at 6:30 am=

Rachel (our YCL) meets at the church and from there loaded up and taken to camp by 7:00

Tuesday, July 12 at 8:45 am=

All other girls:

Ellen, Olivia, Michaela, Aunika, Linly, Val, Geri, Jessica

need to be at the church by 8:45 with all of your camp stuff. We need to pack up and your a ride will take you up to camp.

PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU MAY BE LEFT BEHIND!!!!!

Attention all Camp 4th years!

I have camp info for all you 4th years.

(Kylie Kite, Cherrish Johnson, Callie Snook, Maya McCray)

.Ahoy All Ye 4th Years!

Come seek your treasure at Rainbow Creek.
Your experience this year at camp will begin with an overnight backpacking trip. We will begin our trip at 4 p.m. sharp, July 11, 2011. You should plan to arrive at camp at 3:30 p.m. to stow your gear that you won’t need for backpacking and be at the gate with your pack at 4 p.m. We will be hiking from camp to a site along Rainbow Creek. Following is a list of gear to bring as suggested in the camp manual, p. 29.

Fourth Year Backpacking List

Required backpack 1/5 to 1/4 of body weight.

1. trowel
2. tarp or tent/2 persons
3. sleeping bag and pad
4. lightweight stove and fuel
5. lightweight eating utensils or mess kit
6. small flashlight and extra batteries
7. compass
8. knife
9. waterproof matches
10. biodegradable soap (wet ones work well, too)
11. first aid kit
12. sunscreen
13. insect repellant
14. small towels
15. water bottle (1 liter pop bottle or canteen)
16. plastic bags for trash
17. large plastic bag to cover pack
18. poncho or lightweight rain gear
19. personal items (clothes, toothbrush & toothpaste, etc.)

Remember, keep it light!
Stake leaders will provide food for meals and you will help carry it to camp. If you bring snacks remember to not leave them in your pack or abode at night (the mice and squirrels will get in them).
Your pack should weigh no more than 1/5 – 1/4 of your body weight, close to 20 pounds is good. To share the load, buddy up with someone. One can carry the stove, the other the tarp, etc. Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes for cool night and morning. We probably will not have a campfire because of fire danger. We will push off and be back at camp by 9 a.m. Tuesday. Please respond by email by July 4 if you will be going on the 4th year hike to Cathy Peterson at c_h_peterson@yahoo.com or Nancy Frazier at bnfrazier@msn.com or phone C. Peterson, 541-205-3574 or Nancy Frazier 541-883-2074.

Thank you,
Your hiking captains Nancy Frazier and Kathy Poole (old salts),
Chris Frazier (young salt)

Youth Conference Checklist!

It's THIS weekend girls!!! To make sure you've got everything packed, here is a checklist:

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Are you ready???

I need to get camp money ($10) from Maya and Cherrish.

Quick fast girls, I have to turn this is ASAP!!

Also, don't forget to register for Youth Conference

(CLICK HERE) if you're 14 or older. You only have a few more days if you want a T Shirt.

I'm coming too and it's gonna be a blast!

Natural Spa Day Recipes

Spa Day was so much fun this week! Below are the recipes that the fabulous Sister Davis found for us. Remember to start with clean skin!

BASIL ACNE TONIC:  2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil leaves or a large handful of fresh leaves, 1 C. boiling water

Steep basil leaves in water for 10 to 20 minutes. Cool, then apply to face with a white cotton ball.   Basil is known for its soothing and toning qualities. Keep tonic refrigerated.  Recommended shelf life:  90 days.

 

STRIP IT OFF! PORE CLEANING STRIPS:  1 tablespoon Knox unflavored gelatin, 1-1/2 tablespoons milk

This recipe makes a pore cleaning "strip" which woks similarly to those sold in drugstores. Mix two ingredients and microwave for 10 seconds to slightly warm. Using a clean cosmetic brush, apply to nose and chin area. Avoid delicate eye area.  Rinse brush immediately. Allow mixture on nose and chin to dry for 10-15 minutes. Mixture will dry quite stiff and form a "stiff film."  Peel off the film and stare at all the little porcupine quills that used to be in your nose pores!

LEMON FACIAL MASK:  2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon finely ground oatmeal, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 drop lemon essential oil, cucumber slices (optional)

Mix the sour cream, oatmeal, lemon juice and essential together in a bowl. To use, massage over clean face and neck skin and the rest for 10 minutes (with cucumber slices if you have them) over your eyes. Rinse well with warm water and follow with toner and moisturizer. Always use Lemon Facial Mask immediately for best results -- the lemon juice will cause the sour cream to curdle if it is not used quickly.

APPLE HONEY FACIAL MASK:  1 medium size apple (grated), 5 tablespoons of honey

Mix the grated apple and mix with honey to make a mask. Smooth over skin then let sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water.

STRAWBERRY HAND AND FOOT EXFOLIANT:  8-10 Strawberries, 2 tablespoons Apricot Oil (you may substitute olive oil), 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt or Sea Salt (note: we used a LOT more salt)

Mix together all ingredients into a paste, massage into hands and feet, rinse, and pat dry. Strawberries have a purpose here; they contain a natural fruit acid which aids exfoliation.

BEACH SAND FOOT SCRUB:  2 Tablespoons Canola oil, 2 Tablespoons dry beach sand, 3-5 drops rosemary oil (do not use if pregnant)

The next time you decide to spend the day at the beach, take advantage of the "on location foot treatment."  Brazilians, particularly, are known for scrubbing their entire bodies, particularly the feet, deep into the sand while they relax on the beach.When going to the beach, take a small vial of ingredients with you:  2 tablespoons of canola oil (or use your suntan oil!), and, a small vial of rosemary oil -- or premix and take one vial.

Once at the beach, use an empty container (a soda cup is fine) to mix the ingredients together. Mix into a paste.  Massage sand scrub onto feet (and elbows), concentrating especially on problem areas.  Rinse off in the foamy waves, pat dry with your beach towel.

AVOCADO HAND & FOOT TREATMENT:  1/4 to 1/2 mashed fresh avocado, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon rice bran, and 10 drops of oil of evening primrose

Mix ingredients then gently massage this treatment onto your hands and feet, and leave in place for 20 minutes. Rinse. This natural treatment will revive your dry, wrinkled and rough hands, feet, elbows and knees. The avocado and egg nourish the skin with proteins and oils; the rice bran exfoliates dead skin cells; the oil of evening primrose contains precious gamma linolenic acids, essential for healthy hair, skin and nails.  Consider purchasing a small jar of Oil of Evening Primrose capsules from your health food store. Open one, and voila...you have the ingredient for this recipe.

NAIL BRIGHTENER:  1 denture tablet, 1 cup warm water, 1-2 drops essential oil

Saturate one denture tablet with a few drops of essential oil of your choice.  Drop the tablet into a small bowl of warm water.  Soak fingertips 10 minutes. Do not keep mixture.  Discard after use.

KATHY'S PEPPERMINT LIP SCRUB:  One Pot for storage, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar, Peppermint oil, Almond Oil/Vitamin E oil, Glass Ramekin (for mixing)

Pour the sugar into the ramekin and then add the oils depending how you want the consistency of the lip scrub. I used about a quarter of a tsp of each oil as I like to add the liquid so there is enough flavor and enough liquid for it to hold together, but not so the solution is runny.  A variant of this scrub is that it can be used with lemon oil as well, or generally any other COOKING oil you like the taste of! To use the scrub dab a small amount onto lips and rub together to gently exfoliate. You can then lick off the scrub or wipe off with a cloth.  This product can be stored at room temperature.

Tip:  If you have Vitamin E capsules, poke one with a pin and squeeze the oil into your recipe.

LEMON LIP GLOSS:  1 tsp Honey, 1 T Vitamin E Oil, 1 tsp. of Aloe Vera, 2 tsp of grated beeswax, 1 T pure almond extract, 6 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil  

Melt beeswax, remove from heat and while constantly stirring add honey, aloe vera, almond extract, and Vitamin E. Add the lemon essential oil last.  Store in a clean pot, preferably in the refrigerator.

Don't Forget!!

This is a message from our Stake YW President:

"Just a reminder of the Stake Youth Fireside this coming Sunday, May 15th at 6:00pm at the Stake Center. Bro. and Sis. Jeremy Westover will be speaking. Our Stake Youth Committee asked them to speak on a few points from For The Strength of Youth pamphlet. I think it will be a really great evening for our youth. There will be refreshments afterwards..........no surprise here - we are mormons afterall!

Thanks ladies - suzanne"

Fundraiser Recipes

Here are the recipes for the yummy Mother's Day treats we sold for our fundraiser this year! Now you can make them with your momma all year long! Enjoy!

Quick Fudge- 3 cups chocolate chips, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla, dash of salt

Heat milk in a saucepan on medium heat. Add chocolate chips and salt. Cook on medium-low heat stirring constantly until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. The mixture should turn glossy and begin to pull away from the sides of the pan as you stir when ready.  Remove from heat, add vanilla, and stir till well mixed. Pour into lightly greased square pan (8"x8") and cool completely before cutting.

Chocolate Covered Peanut Clusters- 1/2 package chocolate almond bark, 2 1/2 cups roasted peanuts

Melt chocolate in saucepan on low heat stirring constantly until smooth. Fold in peanuts and stir until coated. Drop 1 Tbsp of mixture onto wax paper to cool.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels- Meltaway chocolates, pretzel rods, sprinkles

Melt meltaway chocolates in a microwaveable bowl in intervals of 20 seconds.  Dip pretzels in melted chocolate to cover 3/4 of the length of the pretzel, then roll in sprinkles. Dry on wax paper.

Hey Girls!

Southern Oregon Regional Youth Conference is coming up fast.
It is June 17th & 18th At the Medford Stake Center.
All youth 14 - 18 may register at: http://www.sorycon.com/

Those registering after June 1st will be unable to obtain a youth conference t-shirt!

Birthday List

Beehives:
*Micheala .............................................................June 1st
*Olivia ..................................................................April 29th
*Jessica ................................................................May 27th
*Laura ...................................................................

Mia Maids:
*Averil ..................................................................Dec. 11th
*Linly ...................................................................Oct. 28th
*Cecily .................................................................April 14th
*Cherrish ..............................................................
*Kylie ...................................................................Mar. 30th
*Maya ...............................................................
*Ellen ....................................................................Sept. 19th
*Robecca ................................................................
*Callie ...................................................................Aug. 7th
*Aunika .................................................................April 23rd

Laurels:
*Juliet ....................................................................Oct. 24th
*Rachel ..................................................................June 18th
*Rebecca .............................................................. Jan. 21st


Leaders:

Welcome to the new blog. I hope this helps keep you on track and let's you know what's coming up next.