Fireside

Fireside

Youth fireside on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 7:00 pm @ the Stake Center

President Foulger and other Stake Leaders will present counsel and answer questions pertaining to standards.

Please encourage your youth to attend.

We feel that a Stake Standards night is important to have again, though it may seem like a repeat.

*In Alma 37:35 we are told our youth need to learn wisdom, and we hope they will do so on Jan. 9. If there is any topic you as ward leaders feel we need to address, please make suggestions.

Personal Progress Certificates

Here are the numbers for the Personal Progress Certificates.

Beehive Certificate	08563000
Mia Maid Certificate	08565000
Laurel Certificate	08564000

Young Women Leadership Training

Dear Sisters,


We want to give you the heads up about our Stake YW leadership meeting on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 7:00-8:15pm at the Stake Center we will meet in the Relief Society room. Please alert your boards. We hope any and all of your staff can come to this meeting. We will divide our focus on:

*The personal progress program
*Sunday instruction
*Activities both on the ward level and stake

We are grateful for all you are doing and want to make this meeting as helpful to you as possible. Please email us in advance any concerns or questions we can cover in the meeting. (or leave a comment here on the blog) Thank you and see you Oct. 17!

***Refreshments will be served***

Much Love,

Melanie, Marla, Linda, and Kelley

Opening Social

Opening Social 2010

When: September 11th, 2010 7pm-9pm

Where: Stake Center

Who: All the stake young men and women, leaders and each wards bishop

(***if bishop not available we need a counselor to fill in)

What: Bishops Challenge, fun and dessert. Casual dress- church standards

Equipment list

Ward/Branch Camp Directors’ Equipment List

___ First Aid Kit

___ Extra sanitary napkins

___ Broom

___ 2 Buckets to put out fires—one for water, one for dirt & small shovel

___ 1 large box of garbage bags

___ Snacks in vacuum-sealed wrapping in ice cooler/air-tight containers—

Avoid mice/rat problems!

___ Liquid dish soap for clean up. NEVER USE SOAP ON DUTCH OVEN—ONLY WATER.

___ Scratchy pads, steel wool

___ Heavy duty tin foil One large box per 8 people

___ Battery-powered alarm clock (no outlet in cabins, though there are lights in each cabin)

___ Wristwatch

___Extra flashlights & batteries/lanterns for campsite

___Rope or clothesline and clothespins

___Duraflame logs for s’mores and ambiance at night (Coals are for cooking).

DO NOT BRING FIREWOOD. THE STAKE WILL SUPPLY THE FIREWOOD YOU NEED AT CAMP.

___1 large bag easy light Charcoal (Kingsford brand is best) 1 bag is enough for 2 ovens.

___Dutch oven(s). One size-12 dutch oven will feed eight people.

(Count camp directors and bishop/branch president in your numbers)

___Chimney Starter for heating coals (see Chimney Starter page)

___Roasting sticks—one per camper in your unit (you can use wire hangers)

___Pot holders—at least two pairs

___Cutting knives/board

___2 serving spoons

___Can opener

___Four cloth hand towels

___Water jug for campsite, paper cups

___Hand wipes

___Paper towels

___Large box of matches

___2 tarps to cover firewood/food items in the rain

___Rainy day activities

___Extra camp manuals

___Scriptures and other items for devotionals

___Any sleep gear for comfort. You will be sleeping on metal cots with mattresses.

___Your smile and positive attitude

Packing List

YW Camp Personal Packing List

___Sleeping bag

___Pillow

___Pajamas

___3-4 pants or LONG shorts (to the knee)

___1 Sweatshirt (it can get cold)

___2 pairs of Tennis Shoes (in case one pair gets wet) YW will participate in

3, 5 and 7-mile hikes depending on their age. They need appropriate footwear for the journey.

___5 pairs Socks

___Underwear

___ Baseball cap or similar variety to keep ticks away and sun at bay

___1-piece Swimsuit

___1 pair Sandals for shower and poolside

___Washcloth

___2 Towels (1 for pool, 1 for showering)

___Toiletries: (hairbrush, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, sunscreen,

bug spray, feminine products)

___Rain Poncho

___Flashlight/Batteries

___Camera (optional)

___Medication (if needed)
___Scriptures

___Camp Manual

___2 Pens for Journaling (will make journal at camp or bring your own if you prefer)

___Secret Sister Gifts: 3 notes and/or dollar store gifts to place on her pillow each day.

(Notes can be made with materials at camp if you wish).

DO NOT BRING:

music, hair dryers, curling irons, cell phones, ipods, or any other electronic devices

CAUTION:

Camp Misty Mount asks us not to have food in the cabins, however, if you bring simple snacks you must keep them in a container with a securely fastened lid—no exceptions! Open food attracts rats and mice which in turn attract snakes. There are rats, mice and snakes in and around Camp Misty Mount.

2010 Camp Schedule

YW CAMP 2010

June 21-25

Sing Praise

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Psalm 98:4

MONDAY June 21

4:30 PM Arrive to prepare camp: Stake YW Camp Co-Directors, Youth Co-Presidents, Camp Council Director, Camp Council, Camp Cooks

TUESDAY June 22

4:00 PM Arrival/Check-in at dining hall for cabin assignments (portable snack provided)

5:00 PM Move into cabins/ Work on skit

6:00 PM Dinner at Dining Hall & Stake YW Presidency Skit

7:00 PM Clean-up and Prep for Opening Night (Spirit Leaders’ Devotional)

7:30 PM Opening Night w/ Sandra Turley at Stake Fire Circle

9:00 PM Dessert at Dining Hall

9:30 PM Ward Devotionals (Creation/Be kind and inclusive, no pranks), Journals, Ward/Branch Prayer

11:00 PM Lights Out

WEDNESDAY June 23

7:30 AM Wake-Up & Pray as ward/branch

7:45 AM Morning Devotional at flag pole by rangers’ station

8:00 AM Breakfast at Dining Hall/ Kapers

9:00 AM Rotations: 1Y:1^st Aid (LC)/2Y:Nature (MC)/3Y:Book Binding (DH)

10:00 AM 1Y: Nature (MC)/2Y:Book Binding (DH)/3Y:1^st Aid (LC)

11:00 AM 1Y: Book Binding (DH)/2Y:1^st Aid (LC)/3Y:Nature (MC)

12:00 PM Lunch at Dining Hall/Kapers (Spirit Leaders’ Devotional)

1:00 PM Service Project Introduction (Emily & Janel)

*1:30 PM Rotations: 1Y:Challenge Course (FP) /2Y:Music: Are You Listening? (DH) /

3Y:Skirts for Haiti (MC)

2:30 PM 1Y: Music: Are You Listening? (DH)/ 2Y: Skirts for Haiti (MC)

3Y:Challenge Course (FP)

3:30 PM 1Y: Skirts for Haiti (MC)/ 2Y: Challenge Course (FP)

3Y:Music: Are You Listening? (DH)

4:30 PM Practice Skit

6:00 PM Dinner at the Dining Hall

7:00 PM Skit Night & Dessert at the Dining Hall

9:00 PM Night Hike

10:00 PM Ward/Branch Devotionals (First Vision), Journals, Ward/Branch Prayer)

11:00 PM Lights Out

LC = Lower Camp

MC = Mid Camp

DH = Dining Hall

FP = Flag Pole

* Ward/Branch Camp Director Meeting at Dining Hall

THURSDAY (Happy Birthday, Erin Urry)!

7:30 AM Wake-up & Pray as ward/branch

7:45 AM Morning Devotional at flag pole by rangers’ station

8:00 AM Breakfast at Dining Hall/Kapers

8:30 AM Hikes Remain at Dining Hall for lunch pack & group activities w/ Spirit Leaders

8:30 am—3Y pack lunch. Hike begins at 9:00 am w/Camp Council

8:45 am—2 Y pack lunch. Hike begins at 9:15 am w/Camp Council

9:00 am—1Y pack lunch. Hike begins at 9:30 am w/ Spirit Leaders

12:30 PM WELCOME 4^TH YEAR ADVENTURE GIRLS

*1:00 PM Rotations: 1Y:Crafts (DH) or Pool/ 2Y:Outdoor Cooking (SFC)/3Y:Survival (MC)

2:00 PM 1Y:Outdoor Cooking (SFC)/2Y:Survival/(MC)3Y:Crafts (DH) or Pool

3:00 PM 1Y:Survival (MC)/2Y:Crafts (DH) or Pool/3Y:Outdoor Cooking (SFC)

4:00 PM Preliminary Pack, Clean Cabins, Prepare Dutch Oven Dinner—Start Fires -Spirit Leaders’ Devotional-

5:30 PM Dinner with Bishops/Branch Presidents

6:00 PM Clean-up/Kapers

6:30 PM Branch President/Bishops’ Fireside

6:50 PM Walk to Stake Fire Circle

7:00 PM Stake YW Testimony Meeting @ Stake Fire Circle

7:45 PM Washington DC Stake YW: Testimonies

9:00 PM Slide Show, Dessert, Announcements at the Dining Hall

10:00 PM Ward/Branch Devotionals (Baptism),Testimonies, Journals, ward/branch Prayer

11:30 PM Lights Out

DH = Dining Hall

SFC = Stake Fire Circle

MC = Mid Camp

* Ward/Branch Camp Director Meeting at Dining Hall

FRIDAY

7:30 AM Wake-up & Pray as ward/branch

Pack all gear and put on cabin porch

7:45 AM Breakfast/Kapers

8:30 AM Finale Program at flag pole by rangers’ station

9:30 AM Pack Cars and Final Cleaning of cabins and dining hall

10:30 AM Final Cabin/Campground Inspection by Stake YW Presidency

Return lanyards

11:00 AM Leave for Home

2010

Closing Social

Who: All the Washington D.C. youth and leaders

When: 7:00pm Saturday June 12th

Where: Stake Center

What: Yummy dinner, slide show of youth conference, and games

How to dress: Casual, but church standards (no tank-tops, short shorts or skirts)

Can't wait to see everyone there it will be a lot of fun!!!

Kirkland 2010

The Heavens were Opened

Kirtland, Ohio

Washington DC Stake

Brief itinerary

Saturday, May 29

6:00 am Register at Potomac Chapel (11700 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD)

Bring sack lunch

Arrive at Hiram LDS meetinghouse- games

Register at hotel and check in, change clothes and eat pizza

Kirtland Temple tour and devotional

Snack and review at hotel meeting room

11:00 pm LIGHTS OUT!!

Sunday, May 30

7:00 am Awake! Buffet breakfast

Wards congregate with Bishops-scripture study and journals

Kirtland Historical Tour

- Box lunches

Historic Johnson Farm –

Dinner

Sacrament and Testimony meeting

Dessert

11:00 pm LIGHTS OUT!!

Monday, May 31

7:00 am Awake! Pack, eat breakfast

Check out of rooms

Depart for Potomac Chapel

Stop at Breezewood for fast food lunch

Everyone bring money for lunch

4:00 pm Arrive at Potomac Chapel,

**Arrival time will be confirmed through email updates

and or phone trees

Youth Conference Packing Checklist

1. Casual clothes for travel- long shorts are ok. Standards!

2. Church clothes for Sat. night at temple, and Sunday all day.

(Girls wear skirt or dress with shoes that make your feet happy)

(Boys bring a tie, white shirt and dress pants)

3. PJ’s and toiletries, light blanket or sleeping bag

4. Scriptures (Journals will be given on trip)

5. Sack lunch for the bus ride there

6. $ for lunch on ride home

7. No cell phones or electronic devices

House Rules

1. NO LEAVING THE GROUP EVER!!!

2. Respect the hotel property and Church sites

3. Church standard attire always

4. No boys in girl’s rooms, no girls in boy’s rooms

5. No sharing beds. We’ll take turns on the floor.

(Bring extra bedding if you like)

6. No cell phone or Ipod distractions

7. Have fun, make friends, and feel the Spirit

Why are we going to Kirtland?

Elder M. Russell Ballard stated,

“It is often said that Kirtland is one of the least understood periods in Church history. Kirtland is truly a holy ground of this dispensation. The Church basks in the light of revelation today to a great extent because of the great Pentecostal outpouring that Joseph and the Saints received in Kirtland. The heavens were literally opened to hundreds of our early Saints there.”

April Presidency Newsletter

Let Our Light Shine

"By the way we live the gospel, we reflect [the Savior's] light. Our example will have a powerful effect for good on the earth. 'Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations' (D&C 115:5) is a call to each of us. Sister Dalton states, “It is a call to move to higher ground. It is a call to leadership—to lead out in decency, purity, modesty, and holiness. It is a call to share this light with others. It is time to 'arise and shine forth."

Daily consistent things we do will strengthen us to be a leader and an example—daily prayer, scripture study, obedience, and service to others. As we do these things, we will grow closer to the Savior and become more and more like Him. As we do this and listen and follow the Holy Ghost we will be guided to those who need us and our light in their lives. May we all lead with strength, courage and love.

We love all of you and the important work and role you are in each of the young women’s lives. May the lord bless all of us in our efforts. With much love and admiration,

Sister Kelley Miller

Youth Conference

WASHINGTON DC STAKE

2010 YOUTH CONFERENCE

KIRKLAND, OHIO

MAY 29-31, 2010

In order to go:

*All forms need to be filled out and turned in by April 11th.

*Pay $25.00 commitment fee (Check can be written out to individual wards")and turned in before April 11th. (Wards will write a check to the Stake)

*Attend mandatory Kirkland fireside April 11, 2010 @ 7:00pm @ the Stake center.

Chaperones are to be approved by stake leaders.

March 2010 Presidency Letter

Dearest YW Leaders,

I served as YW President in the Kensington Ward for 2 years. For most of the time I felt frazzled, discouraged, out of my league, and wondered if I was making a difference. So I was really surprised when my daughter commented one day "You were so happy when you were YW President~ It was the happiest time of your life!" From her perspective, I was busy, involved, serving and thinking of others. When I look back now, I can see she was right. It was a choice time of my life.

Does this time feel like "the happiest time of your life?" It may not feel that way right now, but as you lose yourself in the service of God and others, you will look back on all the sacrifices you made and feel joy. I promise that you will be blessed in overcoming the challenges. We can't lose with the Savior as our Leader. He loves you and each of the YW so dearly.

Thank you for all you are doing. The Lord is pleased with your service. I am in awe of your devotion and dedication to our beautiful YW as I have visited wards and seen many of you at Stake events. So dear sisters : "Let us cheerfully do all things that lie within our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance to see the salvation of God and for His arm to be revealed." D&C 123:17.

I love you! We can accomplish all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Sister Linda Spencer

Stake Dance

--REMEMBER--

YW Presidents and leaders please remind and announce:

What: Multi-Stake Dance

Where: Washington D.C. Stake Center

When: February 20, 2010

Time: 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Attire: Wear your best beach attire-Church standards apply

***Leis will be provided***

***games, music, dancing, refreshments and fun ***

A great time to take a break from all this cold and winter snow!

February Presidency Newsletter

Dear Sisters,

Everything we do as YW leaders should be to invite our Young Women to “Come unto Christ”. That might be through feeling His love and learning how to love; learning His attributes through the YW values; learning to serve as He did; learning to feel His spirit through the scriptures and prayer.

What is our purpose as Young Women leaders? I believe it is to invite our Young Women to come unto Christ - to help them receive the truths of the restored gospel including: faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, enjoying the Spirit of the Holy Ghost through obedience and righteous living, to be valiant and righteous servants of God, so they can make and keep sacred covenants in the temple and receive God’s greatest blessings for them...exaltation


Sister Dibb said, “an important part of the Personal Progress program is that it invites young women to go to the scriptures and study value-related topics such as faith and integrity...We hope that their testimony grows in that respect and that they feel the Spirit."

We have a responsibility to help each daughter of God to understand why we teach what we do so they will be able to fulfill their divine potential. Our calling is to bless the lives of each of these YW and help them grow in faith and gain their own testimonies. May everything we do point the girls towards our Savior, Jesus Christ and his teachings.

Let’s not get so caught up in the minute details that we forget to focus on our purpose.

May the Lord bless you as you help the Young Women find their testimonies and their love of the Savior.



Marla Foulger

Girls Camp Letter

Dates to Remember:

February 8: Email musical choice and head count

April 15: Fees & Forms in the mail

June 6: Camp meeting at Stake Center 6:30-8:00 p.m.

June 22-25: YW CAMP 2010: Sing Praise!

Dear Young Women Leaders and Camp Directors:

In an effort to lighten the responsibilities you carry for the young

women in our stake, we have decided that no pre-camp activities will

occur prior to June 6, 2010 @ 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. On this date we

will hold a meeting to brief camp directors on their duties at camp.

The skit, flag, and certification requirements will all occur at camp.

Skits will be done with props that each ward/branch brings to camp

for the purpose of a live skit. Flags will be made with materials and

supplies provided for you upon arrival at camp. All certification

achievement will be incorporated into the scheduled camp hours.

There will be time allotted during camp to prepare each of these

activities for presentation and learning.

Please help facilitate the ideas and production of the flag and skit, but

let the young women have the experience of planning, preparing and

creating them. You may begin work on your skit, flag or certification

prior to camp if you choose, but know that this is not necessary and

will each be included as part of the 4-day experience at Camp Misty

Mount.

EMAIL SISTER HARDY by February 8.

emilylhardy@gmail.com (note the lower-case “l” between Emily and Hardy)

Sister Melanie Colton revealed to you the theme for 2010: Sing Praise. Please choose an

appropriate musical for use in your skit, on your flag and for cabin door decorations.

Email Emily with your decision. (So far Annie and Singing in the Rain have been claimed).

In this same email, please include a head count of how many young women are planning

to attend camp this year. Indicate their names and their camp year for 2010.

ALL FEES & FORMS ARE DUE by April 15.

One check issued by your ward/branch clerk for the total of all your girls attending

is made payable to The Washington DC Stake and postmarked by April 15, 2010.

Registration/Health Form, Medical Info Form, Liability Release Form need to be

filled out and signed for each girl attending camp. You may download these forms from

the YW stake website: http://www.dcstakeyoungwomen.blogspot.com.

Please mail or hand deliver to Emily Hardy: 11400 Skipwith Lane/ Potomac, MD 20854.

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th year Campers : $150.00

4th year Campers: $175.00

Adult Leaders: Free

It is our wish that every young woman attend YW Camp. If cost is a concern for any of your youth,

please consult with your Young Women priesthood leader.

Eligibility for YW Camp:

• Female members and non-members alike ages 12-17

• Girls entering the 7th grade and turning 12 before the new school year begins are eligible

for camp this year.

• If you have a young woman who will turn 12 after the new school year starts, but is

entering 7th grade, she is eligible if her bishop and parents agree.

As further plans are made Emily will notify you via email and

the YW stake blog (see above). If you have questions, comments or concerns,

please contact Emily Hardy: emilylhardy@gmail.com OR 301-254-2353.

Thank you all for your service to this great cause. Camp is essential to the Young Women program. "Young women

can find joy in an outdoor setting that will strengthen their love for each other and the gospel and their commitment to

stand together as 'witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places.'” -Young Women Camp Manual (2002), 1

Sincerely,

Emily Hardy, Stake YW Camp Co-Director

Washington DC Stake Young Women Presidency