August 30th Announcements

*Reminder- we are meeting tomorrow tonight! We are combining with the Bear Creek YW Wednesday night, 8/31, for Youth Standards Night at 7:00 at the church building. It's 'casual nice' dress. See you all there!

August 21st Announcements

*This Tuesday, 8/23, the Laurels will be going to the Silver Hanger @ 6:45. Beehives and Mia Maids will be meeting together at the church at 6:45.

*Next Sunday, 8/28, there is a Stake Youth Fireside at the stake center at 7pm. It is Sunday dress and our Stake President will be speaking.

*Next Wednesday, 8/31, we will be combining with the Bear Creek YW for our Youth Standards Night. We will be at the church building at 7pm. Moms are invited to come!

*Also, there is a Quad Stake Dance on Saturday, September 17th.
7:30-10:30 p.m.
Hafer Road Building
16331 Hafer Road
Houston, TX 77090

It's a "Twin's Dance" theme- so dress alike!
Regional dress standards apply.
(Appropriate t-shirts are allowed
as long as they match their ‘twin’.)

Tonight!

Hey girls- reminder to meet at the church tonight at 6:45! Also, please remember to bring your Personal Progress books :) Hopefully yall remember that it's TONIGHT and not on Wednesday (I obviously had issues about that last week!

Hope you all are enjoying your last week of summer!

Waterski Trip & Dance Info

Waterski Trip tomorrow, July 30th
We will meet at Randalls at 7:30 on Saturday morning to go on our waterski trip. Each young women will need to have a permission slip signed by their parent before they can go. If they need to fill it out before the trip, please contact Lori Adelman. If not, Sis. Adelman will have forms available on Saturday morning. That means each girl will need to have an adult bring them to Randalls who can sign the form. It doesn't look like we are going to get much rain, but we will let all of you know just in case it does get cancelled.

Also, here is the information about the upcoming dance:

****Neon Night****
*****Quint-Stake Dance*****
Katy, Cypress, Richmond, South, & West Stakes

Saturday August 6, 2011
7:30-10:30 at Katy Stake Center
1603 Norwalk Drive
Katy TX 77480

***Please wear your brightest neon colored clothing***
***** Casual Dress Standards apply*****

July 3rd Update

*This Wednesday, 7/6, we will not be meeting together. Have a safe and fun holiday week!

Also, here is the upcoming dance information for those 14 & up.

Quad-Stake Dance
Cypress, Klein, Katy & North Stake
(For youth ages 14-18)

Saturday, July 16th
7:30-10:30p

at the
Cypress Stake Center
12310 New Hampton Dr. Tomball 77377

Have a great week!

June 29th activity

Hey girlies! Just wanted to remind you about the activity for tomorrow. We will be meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 at Randalls to go to the Miller Outdoor Theater to hear the Houston Symphony/Young Artist concert. Please remember to bring a folding chair or blanket and bug spray. Refreshments will be provided!

Hope you all are having a great week- I'm excited to see y'all again!

Girls Camp Information

A few last minute reminders and info:
*Remember to bring your props for the skit, your scriptures, personal progress book, and camp manual.

*Here are the emergency ph#'s for parents in case you need to get a hold of someone.
-Melissa Willis 602-882-2402 (Stake YW President)
-Tami Bauer 832-868-5452 (Stake Campy Director)
-Maria Torbit 281-793-1482 (Ward Camp Director)
-Lori Adelman 281-748-1409 (Ward YW President)
-Bonnie Hoyt 281-701-1897
-The land line at the camp is 936-969-2455


Hey girls- it's that time of year again! GIRLS CAMP! I hope you are all excited (I'm excited for you!) :)

Here is some information:

Next Tues, 6/7, you will need to meet at Sister Torbit's house at 8:00 am-3031 Providence Oak St., Houston, 77084.It is about a 2 hour car ride. *Remember to bring a sack lunch. If you have any other questions, please contact Sister Torbit.

Here is the packing list:
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Extra sheet (in case it is too hot for the sleeping bag)
Change of clothes as desired
Shorts MUST be modest…knee length , basketball shorts
Pajamas (keep these modest)
Underwear, socks, etc
Modest swimsuit
Swimming towel
1 pair tennis shoes (feet need to be covered due to snakes!)
1 pair flip flops (for shower only)
Towel for shower
Shower items (soap, shampoo etc)
Tote bag for shower and/or personal items
Poncho or rain gear of some kind
Mosquito repellant
Sunscreen
WATER BOTTLE to be refilled MANY times
Camp book
Flashlight with extra batteries
Knife (2nd yr only)
Compass (3rd yr only)
Sunglasses if desired
Small first aid kit if desired
Hand sanitizer and/or wipes (very useful)
Scriptures
Small backpack (to eliminate running back and forth to campsite)

Items NOT to bring:
Anything requiring a plug!
ANYTHING electric or electronic (I-pods, hairdryers etc)
Cell phone (we can be old fashioned for a week)
NO Sandels or clogs

I hope you all have a wonderful time at camp this year!

May 22 Announcements

*Tonight is SED at the Mortensen's home at 7:00

*This Wednesday, 5/25, is another Girls Camp Prep night at the church at 6:45. Make sure to bring your props!

*After our activity on Wednesday, there will be BYC with the Bishop at 8:30.

*Next Sunday is a 5th Sunday, so we will instead be meeting with everyone (Priesthood, RS, YM).

*There is no YW next Wednesday, 6/1, because of finals.

*The week after that, June 6-11th, is Girls Camp. 4th years will be leaving on Monday the 6th, and everyone else will leave on Tuesday, the 7th.

*On Wednesday, June 15th, we will have a combined YM & YW activity- Laurels are in charge. It will be a pool party at the Boyer's home @ 6:45.

Here is the information for the Stake Youth Show Choir if you are interested in joining:
-It is for all youth 12 & up. Non-member friends are encouraged to come as well!
-Sunday, June 5th is the kick-off meeting from 7-8pm at the Stake Center.
-June 13-18, 20-24 (Mon-Sat for 2 weeks) Practice from 9:00am-12:00pm
-Saturday June 25 is Dress Rehearsal/Preformance from 9:00am-8:00pm
Please contact Elizabeth Brown elizsteveb@yahoo.com with any quesitons.

These are quite a few announcements- make sure you keep track of them! Have a great week everyone!

May 15th Announcements

*This Wednesday, 5/18, is a "Prepare for Camp" night-including planning our skit and song. Please meet at the church at 6:45.

*This Saturday, 5/21, is the Katy Stake Fun Run. The 5K begins at 8:00.

*A reminder that Girls Camp is only about 3 weeks away! Make sure you are getting prepared :)

Have a great week everyone!

May 8th Announcements

*This Thursday, 5/12, is the Youth Temple trip. Please meet at 5:45 in the Randalls parking lot. Make sure you have your temple recommend!

*This Wednesday, there is no youth due to the Temple trip.

I hope you all had a fabulous Mother's Day!

May 1st Announcements

*Correction for tonight's,5/1, fireside! It is a youth fireside that starts at 6:45 and is for all youth ages 12-18 and for their entire family...not just the parents! This is not just for those who didn't attend Youth Conference, it is for everyone.

*This Wednesday, 5/4, is the combined YM/YW activity. The Priests are in charge and will be doing Cooking 101.

*Remember to mark on your calendars the upcoming temple trip on May 12th.

Hope you all have a great Sabbath Day!

April 24th Announcements

*This Wednesday, 4/27, we are meeting at Boyer's house at 6:45 to do cooking certification. Here's their address:
19819 Upland Elm Street
Houston, Texas 77084
Remember to bring what you were assigned!

*This Saturday, 4/30, we are meeting at 7:45 am at Randall's parking lot for the hike @ Hershey Park. Remember to dress appropriately, bring water, and sunscreen.

*Next Sunday @ 7:00 @ the Stake Center there will be a Fireside for all the youth that did not attend youth conference.

*May 4th (next Wednesday) is the joint activity. The Priests are in charge and we will be doing cooking 101.

*Sunday, May 8th, all of the YW will be meeting together so the Leaders can go to Relief Sunday.

*Thursday, May 12th there will be a temple trip so there is no YW on May 11th. parking lot at 8:45.

Have a great week!

April 17th Announcements

*This week is Youth Conference! Please meet at the Stake Center at 3:30 and remember to bring the stuff you were assigned. You will be coming back on Saturday between 12-1:00.

*This Wednesday, 4/20, the Beehives will meet at Sis. Anderson's house at 6:45. Here is her address:
3223 Barker Forest Lane
Houston, Texas 77084

*Next Saturday, 4/30, is the 5 mile hike for Girls Camp. We are meeting at 8:45 at the Randall's parking lot. Bring water, sunscreen, a lunch, and dress appropriately :)

Have a great week!

April 10 Announcements

*This Wednesday, 4/13, we will be meeting at 6:45 at the church. Mia Maids and Laurels will be preparing for Youth Conference. The Beehives will have a class activity.

*Reminder for Mia Maids and Laurels: Next week (21st-23rd) is Youth Conference- "Moroni's Quest". The youth are being asked to meet at the Stake Center at 3:30, so make sure you are prepared the night before!

*We received this e-mail from the Stake YW leaders for a great upcoming opportunity! Here are the detilas:

The Teens of Deseret Homeschoolers
Invite you to The Fourth Annual
Squeaky Clean Prom/Spring Formal

Saturday, May 7, 2011
7:30-10:30 PM

At Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center
6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379

This dance is for ages 14+. Dates are not required , but are allowed for ages 16+.
Modest dress is required. Nice church dress for boys. Evening wear is allowable for boys and girls. Nice dresses for girls that are modest in length. No strapless gowns or spaghetti straps without a wrap or cover up. No short skirts or excessive cleavage.

$20 each ticket.
$15 each for two or more.
(Deseret members have a special rate)

For payment and registration please visit our website at www.deserethomeschoolers.com and click where it says "Click to purchase tickets".

For information, contact Rachel Hathcock at 832-245-5962 or email me at rachelehathcock@yahoo.com.

“For the Strength of Youth” Standards apply. No drugs or alcohol, strong language, or suggestive dancing. Please visit http://lds.org/manual/for-the-strength-of-youth-fulfilling-our-duty-to-god/dress-and-appearance?lang=eng for more information on dress and appearance standards.

Hope you all have a great week!

April 3 Announcements

*This Wednesday, 4/6, is a combined YM/YW activity. The Mia Maids are in charge of "Missionary Amazing Race"- if you're a Mia Maid, please remember your assignment :) This is going to be a fun activity!

*Reminder that this Saturday, 4/9, is the Cypress Stake Dance. See previous post for details.

Hope you all are off to a great week!

March 27 Announcements

*This Wednesday, 3/30, we are meeting at 6:45 at the church to work on passing things off/getting ready for camp.

*A reminder that April 9th is the Cypress Stake dance (see previous post for details)

*If you have been given a work assignment for Girls Camp, remember to complete it! Money is due by April 1st (this Friday). You can bring the money on Wednesday if you would like.

Have a great week-see you on Wednesday!

March 20 Announcements

*This THURSDAY, 3/24, is a youth Temple trip. We will be meeting at 5:30 in the Randall's parking lot. So, no mutual on Wednesday :)

*This Saturday, 3/26, is the YW General Broadcast. Dinner will be served at 6:00, the broadcast will follow. Mothers are invited! Please let Sis. Jones or Sis. Kirby know if you need a ride.

Here is the information for the upcoming dance:

Cypress Stake
Tri-Stake Dance
(Cypress, Katy & West)

Saturday April 9, 2011
7:30-10:30pm

Cypress Stake Center
12310 New Hampton Drive
Tomball, Texas 77377
**Please remember that dress standards apply, no shorts or t-shirts.**


Remember to be workin' and savin' for Girls Camp! Money is due on April 1st. If you have been given an assignment, make sure you contact that person asap!

I hope you all have a great week-see you on Thursday!

March Announcements

I am going to be out of town next week, so I am posting announcements for the next few weeks.

*This Wednesday, 3/9, is the combined YM/YW meeting at 6:45 at the church. Please bring the Preach My Gospel manuals that were handed out today in church.

*This Saturday, 3/12, is Alexis Sims' baptism at 1:00 at the church building. We are so excited for Alexis and look forward to seeing you all there!

*Next Wednesday, 3/16, is a combined YW activity- we are going to the Houston Zoo! Your class presidents will contact everyone with more details.

*Next Saturday, 3/19, is Special Olympics at Morton Ranch High School at 8:00. This is for youth 14 & up.

*Remember to save for Girls Camp! We have 3 weeks until the money is due so make sure you are working hard! Also, please remember to contact the people you have been assigned. If you need to be reminded, contact Sister Tippetts.

I wanted to let parents know and remind the YW about the awesome opportunity we were given in church today. The Bishop has given each of the youth a Preach My Gospel manual. He has challenged the youth to start reading it, studying it, and to make notes of things we are learning. Today in YW we heard some great "Missionary Moments" and by studying the gospel more, we will be that much more prepared to share the gospel with friends. I personally think this is a great idea and am excited to see the results!

Hope you all have a great last week of school and enjoy your Spring Break!

February 28th Announcements

*Youth 14 & up: Please remember to register for Youth Conference ASAP! The dates are April 21-23. Here is the website to go register:
http://www.katystakeyouth.org

*This Wednesday, 3/2, we will be meeting at the church @ 6:45 for Personal Progress (The combined YM/YW activity has been postponed until later this month).

*Girls camp money is due by April 1st- make sure you are working hard and saving your money!

Have a great week!

**Fireside and Dance Info

Hello Young Women and Parents! Here is the e-mail we receieved today about a fireside going on TOMORROW! It's short notice, but it looks fun! Here is the information from the e-mail:

The Richmond Stake is having our 2011 Youth Conference in an earlier and somewhat compressed format, to take place the last weekend of February. We are opening up the church-dress fireside and dance on Saturday 26 Feb. (fireside is 6:45-7:45 pm and dance is 7:45-10:45 pm) to youth ages 14-17 of nearby stakes. We apologize for the short-notice but feel there may be some within your stakes who could benefit from attending the fireside (and optional dance afterwards). Although we don’t have a separate flyer just for this segment of our Youth Conference, here are the details:

The 6:45-7:45 pm fireside speaker is Justin Su’a from the Seminaries and Institute “Best of EFY” faculty, and he will be speaking on Overcoming Spiritual Slumps.
Note that the dance which immediately follows is church dress.

If your youth would like to stay for the 7:45- 10:45 pm dance:
We don’t want this to be considered a formal assigned dance that your stake and ward leaders should feel obligated to attend; but we are asking that your ward leaders be responsible to ensure that any youth who come from your stake also come with a chaperone who knows them and stays the entire time.
We are offering the dance to those who first come to the fireside and prefer not to have youth skip the fireside but still come to the dance.

To emphasize, here are dress standards for a “church-dress” dance:
Sunday Best – You may wear only the clothing you would wear to church.
Always dress in modest clothing. NO TANK TOPS, SLEEVELESS SHIRTS/BLOUSES, SHORTS, SHORT SKIRTS/DRESSES, T-SHIRTS, BARE MIDRIFFS, EARRINGS FOR BOYS, VISIBLE PIERCINGS EXCEPT ONE PAIR OF EARRINGS FOR GIRLS, VISIBLE TATTOOS, LOW NECKLINES.

February 20th Announcements

*This Wednesday, 2/23, is New Beginnings at 6:45 at the church. Please wear church dress.

*Next Sunday, 2/27, is SED & BYC starting at 6:00, the location is TBD. The Young Women are in charge of bringing dessert, so please bring something! Also, remember to bring your binders :)

*Please remember to register for Youth Conference which will be in April.

*Save for Girls Camp! It costs $220 and the money is due by April 1st- so keep on working and saving that money!

Have a great week!

February 13 Announcements

*This Wednesday, 2/16, we will be meeting at the church building @ 6:45 for our a class activity. The activity will be to finish the blankets for the hospital, which we didn't quite get to finish last time. Bring a pair of scissors if you can!

Have a great week!

February 6 Announcements

I hope everyone had a great Stake Conference weekend! Here are this week's announcements:

*This Wednesday, Laurels and Mia Maids will meet at the church at 6:45 for a Personal Progress activity. Please remember to bring your books :)

The Beehive class is doing a service project:

"Make and decorate Valentines sugar cookies"
When: Wednesday, Feb 9
Time: 6:45 pm
Where: Sis. Anderson's - 3223 Barker Forest Lane, 77084

Info: Bring a friend if you like
Parents: We can take any of the girls home who don't have a ride at 8:15 pm

Also, this Saturday, 4/12, is a Tri-Stake Dance at the Katy Stake Center.

Have a great week!

Jan. 30 Updates

*This Wednesday, 2/2, we will be meeting to make blankets for a local hospital that is opening at the beginning of March. We are making 30 blankets, so we will need everyone's help! Please bring a pair of labeled scissors (if you have more than one pair- awesome, bring them!) and arrive on time so we can quickly get to work.

*A reminder about girls camp: It will be June 6-11. The cost this year is $220- hopefully everyone has started to save their money! If not, that's ok, start now!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Jan. 23 Updates

*This Wednesday, 1/26, we will be meeting at the Adelman's home at 6:45. Please remember to bring your updated PP books. Also, prepare yourselves: I will have my camera and will be taking pictures. You've been warned :)

*Next Sunday is the Stake Youth Fireside at 7:00 @ Stake Center. This is for youth 14 and up, parents are invited!

*Next Sunday there is also a "Break the Fast" potluck dinner directly after church.

A little reminder...
Girls Camp will be June 6-11 and will be here before we know it! The cost this year is $220 (positive side: air conditioning and cooked meals-hooray!). We have 4 full months before it's here- so now is the time to start saving. I know it's hard to save that babysitting money, but you can do it!

I hope you all have a great start to your week- see you on Wednesday!

Time Out for Girls

Hi girls-

I forgot to post this information on Sunday, but here it is now! I don't know how to embed this information on the blog, but if you click on the link, all the information is there. It is about the Time Out for Girls information. Make sure you check it out-looks like a great time!

http://deseretbook.com/misc/email/tofw/2011/NL/tofw01_14_2011.html

January 16 Update

*This Wednesday we will be meeting at the church at 6:45 for a combined YW Planning meeting (it's that time of the year again!). Please come with at least 3 ideas for combined YW activities. There will also be ice cream sundaes!

*This Saturday is the Priest & Laurel Conference at the Klein Stake Center from 12:30-10:30pm. Laurels- make sure you have registered! See previous post for details.

Girls- way to go to for working on your Personal Progress! Keep up the hard work!

January Announcements

*This Wednesday, 1/12, is Personal Progress night. Please be sure to bring your book updated :)

*Priest & Laurel Conference in next Saturday, 1/22, from 12:30-10:30. See previous post for all the details. Make sure to register soon!

*There is a Stake Presidency Fireside Sunday, 1/30, at 7:00 @ the Stake Center. Will be for youth 14 & up. Parents are invited!

Hope everyone has a great week- see you all on Wednesday!

Priest & Laurel Conference

Here is the information for the Priest & Laurel Conference:

Priests and Laurels are invited to attend the annual multi-stake Priest/Laurel Conference, hosted this year by the Klein Stake. The conference theme is "The Best is Yet to Come." The conference will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Klein Texas Stake Center located at 16535 Kleinwood Drive, Spring, Texas 77379 beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 10:30 p.m. Eat before you come, as dinner will not be held until 6. Dress in your Sunday best. Please register in advance by going to the following website: <http://www.2011plc.com>. Make sure to register soon, as the deadline will be January 16th.

Laurels: Check out the website- looks like this will be a great time! Make sure you register before the deadline :)