"May" We Be Prepared

Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Suncrest Ward House, 5938 W 6200 S Kearns, UT
Who: Women and Young Women (all faiths welcome) 

We each have strengths when it comes to being prepared.  As we sat together planning this activity, it was clear that if we could bring our collective knowledge together we would be better prepared.  This day will be an opportunity for each of us to share.

Sign-ups will begin on Sunday, March 17th through March 31st (Easter).  Contact Becki Broadbent or Michelle Judd.

If you want to do a project, money is due on Sunday, April 7th (General Conference).  Please get it to Becki or Michelle.

Projects
1- Garden Box
2- 72 hr starter tool kit
3- Paracord bracelet
4- Jar of homemade jam
5- Great ideas


Schedule
9:00-10:30 -- Gardening 101
                              Project: Garden Box
                              Discussion:  all things gardening (from seeds to compost to how to grow in our area)

10:30-12:00 -- Emergency Planning 
                              Project: 72 hr kit, Para cord bracelets
                              Discussion: Emergency Planning, plans for projects the coming year

12:00-12:30 -- Lunch

12:30-2:00 -- Canning/Food Storage
                             Project: Jam
                             Discussion: canning, how to use food storage, how to store, how to start

Gardening 101

This session we will discuss how to make a garden work in this area as well as ways we can work together (perhaps buying seeds in bulk) to make our gardens successful.

Garden Box (2' wide x 4 long x 20 tall)

We won't make ones quite this large, but just so you get the idea!

Cost:  $25.00 (estimate) 

Description:  In the rocky soil of Kearns, garden boxes can be a great way to have success with a garden.  Last year we had a demonstration regarding how to build these, but this year we are going to try our hand at making smaller versions.

Provided:  Wood, screws/nails

What you will need to bring:  If you have a drill and hammer, it would be helpful if you could bring them.  If not, we will have some there to use.


Discussion:  We want to discuss how to be successful with gardens in our area.  Other items of interest could be: composting, buying seeds in bulk, heirloom seeds, etc.

Emergency Preparedness

The discussion during this session will be centered around what we can do to be better prepared for emergencies.  In addition to the great ideas that we each will share, we will discuss what things we are planning to do as a Relief Society this coming year.



72 Hr Starter Tool Kit

Cost: $10 (estimate)

Description: The basic tools for a 72-hr kit

Provided: This could include, but not limited to: glowsticks, hand warmers, mylar blankets, vinyl gloves, waterproof matches, LED flashlight, masks.  There might be more depending on how many sign up and how much we can purchase with the funds.

What you will need to bring: container or bag to put the kit into.  
(Kelsi has a signup for an Emergency Essentials bag that is on sale during March.  She will be gathering money and buying those bags in you are interested.)

Discussion:  How to prepare for emergencies, what we are planning to do for the coming year in relation to preparedness.  Tips and tricks to store/use/rotate 72 hr kits.









Paracord Bracelet

Stylish and provides rope in case of emergency

Cost: $1.50 (estimate)

Description: 

Provided: Paracord (various colors) and black clips

 Canning (with a little discussion about food storage)

This session will include how to start storing food, how to build up your food storage, and then finally how to use it.  Since canning can be a great way to add food to our


Homemade Jam

Yummy jam!

Cost: $2.00 (estimate) - if you want a jar.  You can choose to just watch.

Description: Sarah Oviatt will demonstrate how easy it is to can foods for our food storage.  Specifically she will show how to can jams. 

Provided: Jars, jam making supplies

What you will need to bring: nothing