Thursday, December 27, 2012

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE


Dear Bishops and Branch Presidents,

I recently visited a warehouse full of free used medical equipment -- hospital beds, wheel chairs, handicapped bathroom equipment, hoists for moving im-mobile people, etc.  Sharon Bareis has run this "People Helping People" service for several years, but this past year her husband died and she can't carry on by her self.  She needs to empty the warehouse by the middle of January.

If you know anyone that could use anything from this warehouse, you can contact Sharon at 503-875-6918, email: sharon@phpnw.org, website: http://www.phpnw.org/.  She is about ready to scrap most of the equipment, which is a shame.  If you know anyone that may be interested in carrying on her program, you can let her know.

Thanks,

Bishop Winkel

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Indexing Update


 
Hello Indexers -- 
 
The end of the year approaches, and so does our goal of indexing at least 750,000 names as a stake in 2012! Here is where we are at:
 
November names indexed: 29,234
November names arbitrated: 3204
November total: 32,438
YTD Indexing total: 696,162
 
We are getting closer! But we still have more than 50,000 names to index or arbitrate in just over three weeks. Can you be counted on to give our common ancestors the gift of your time this Christmas? I don't want to pressure anyone during an already busy season, but if everyone did just a little more, perhaps giving up a TV show or a game for the month, we can do some great work. 
 
I hope you enjoy time with your families, with each other and with the Savior as we celebrate the time of his birth. Let me know if I can help you in any way!
 
Stephanie Holladay, stake indexing director
holladaytime@hotmail.com
503-690-3603
 
 

Saturday, November 24, 2012

STUDENTS NEEDED FOR BYUI PROGRAM


Dear Leaders,

We are three weeks away from the end of our first semester in the BYUI Pathway Program Portland site.  We are grateful for the opportunity we have had to touch the lives of our students and see them progress.  They are nearly one semester closer to their educational goals!  In addition, we have seen the students bonding with and supporting one another through the activities associated with the Program.

We appreciate the support and referrals we have received as we are working on building a new group to start in winter semester.  Our deadline for application for a winter semester start is quickly approaching - December 12.  We have 11 students who have applied for admission and they are anxious to get started.  BYUI requires that we have 15 students to begin a new group, so we are hoping for at least 4 more applications.  If you know of anyone who might be ready to go, please encourage them to apply (application is free!).  

http://www.besmart.com/ is the place to go for application.  Instructions can be found here: http://byui.edu/online/pathway/admission.

Thanks again for your support.

Elder and Sister Crandall

Thursday, November 15, 2012

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH - RS ACTIVITY

Please join us for an evening of mingling, munching and relaxing 
as we celebrate the Christmas spirit
The Newsom House
3207 NW Pennington Place
Thursday, November 29, 7 p.m.

Friends welcome.  Refreshments will be served

BOOK CLUB


Book Club meets Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Ashton's house.
We'll be talking about Maisie Dobbs.  Reminder...our next book is The Hobbit.  We are going to see the movie, more to come as there is more info.
 
Ellen Dorrough

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Thoroughly Enjoyable Thursday

Please join us on Thursday, October 18 at 7 p.m. at the church.  Fun and enlightening activities are planned, related to safety for women, Zumba, food, and more!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Ryan Carter

If anyone would like to send a card to Ryan Carter, the address is:

University of Utah Medical Center
50 N. Medical Drive
Salt Lake City UT 84132

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Holiday Seminar


Providence Hospice invites you to a free one-hour presentation

November 2012

 Get Me Through the Holidays: 

10 Strategies for Coping with Loss 

 Many people are filled with happy anticipation as the holidays approach. Thoughts of food and
being with family and friends abound. For those who have experienced a significant loss, this is
often not the case. Aware that their loved one will not be with them, the holiday season can
intensify feelings of sadness, isolation, and loss. It can be difficult to decide what to do.

This one-hour seminar helps people who are grieving the death of a loved one discover practical
and meaningful ways to cope during the holidays. Many of these coping strategies can be used
for other personal holidays, such as birthdays and anniversaries. In addition, those who want to
offer their support will discover tips for how to help someone who is grieving.

Providence Portland Medical Center

4805 NE Glisan Street, Portland

Monday, November 5, 2– 3 p.m.

Social Room

or Wednesday, November 14, 7– 8 p.m.

Cancer Center Amphitheater

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland

East Pavilion Entrance

Thursday, November 8, 2– 3 p.m.

Souther Classrooms

or Monday, November 12, 7– 8 p.m.

Souther Auditorium

Providence Milwaukie Hospital

10150 SE 32nd Avenue, Milwaukie

Wednesday, November 7, 7– 8 p.m.

Mother Gamelin Room

Providence Newberg Medical Center

1001 Providence Drive, Newberg

Saturday, November 3, 10– 11 a.m.

Dundee/Sherwood Rooms

Providence Willamette Falls Community Center

519 15th Street, Oregon City

Thursday, November 15, 2– 3 p.m.

Auditorium





These presentations are part of the Community Care Program
and are offered free of charge. Registration is appreciated but not required.
For more information or to register, please contact
Anne Kister at 503.215.4636 or Anne.Kister@providence.org.


Monday, September 3, 2012

Book Club Kick-Off Meeting


Book Club Gals - So there seems to still be interest in keeping the bookclub going. So I am proposing having a kick-off meeting on either Sept 21 or 22.  I suggest we do a potluck - Soups, salads, and rolls. I suggest we have each gal bring 2-3 books to recommend and we will vote on the books proposed.  Since we didn't read a book this summer, and won't have a book to discuss perhaps we can have each gal share their favorate book that they read over the break.  These are just some ideas.  Let me know if the dates work.  Once we solidify the date I will send out a food sign-up.  How does that work?
 
Ellen Dorrough  503-645-8148
 
-I know there are alot of new gals in the ward.  Please pass along to anyone who might be interested. 

Link from Cheryl's lesson

Some of you asked for a link to an article that Cheryl recently mentioned in a lesson.  This is not a church site, but here it is for those interested:



http://www.patheos.com/blogs/frenchrevolution/2012/07/10/six-reasons-why-mormons-are-beating-baptists-in-church-growth/

Friday, August 10, 2012

Preschool Ballet Class

Grace Newsom will be teaching a ballet class for preschoolers again this fall.  It will be on Tuesday afternoons.  Grace trained at the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre for 12 years and helped teach pre-ballet classes there for several years.  In 2011-12, she taught a preschool ballet class locally for students in the Oak Hills area.  The cost is $22/month.  For information, contact Grace at (503) 780-3684 (call or text) or email gracenews@comcast.net.  References available.

Last spring's recital:



The class will be offered in this studio in Grace's grandparents' house, 2243 NW 139th Place:


Thursday, June 14, 2012

Free Seminar re: Alzheimer's


Dear friends,
 
I am seeking your help to get the word out about a valuable free educational opportunity coming to our area regarding Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. 
 
Current estimates are that 47% of people over 85 have some form of dementia.  As lifespans increase, it is becoming an even larger challenge for families.  Research indicates the major responsibility for caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia typically falls on adult daughters, and most often the eldest daughter.  As we saw with Marcia’s mom’s 7-year battle with Alzheimer’s, most families are ill-prepared to deal with the realities of these diseases.  Lack of understanding and preparation can create extreme tension in the family unit, sometimes resulting in the primary caregiver of the person with dementia—often the spouse—experiencing premature emotional and physical decline themselves as a result of the stress. 
 
Teepa Snow, a nationally-recognized educator who has spent her entire professional life helping people understand what living with dementia feels like, is coming to Portland later this month on an educational tour sponsored by The Alzheimer’s Federation of America and Senior Helpers Home Care.  An occupational therapist by training, Teepa’s interactive and humorous presentations focus on what dementia sufferers CAN do, rather than what they can’t.  People who experience her training sessions come away enlightened, motivated, and empowered.
 
Teepa will be presenting a two-hour free educational seminar that will provide essential information on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia.  The program will be held June 21st, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at St. Pius X Catholic Church Community Center, a short distance from St. Vincent’s Medical Center in SW Portland.  The event is free, but to reserve a seat you must pre-register at  http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1068135.
 
For those of us who have already experienced Alzheimer’s in our families, we wish we would have known more.  For those of you who may yet experience this journey, education is the key.
 
Please forward this message on to those you think would benefit from it.  For more information on the event, please call me at 503-567-8411.  For more info on Teepa Snow, you can find her on www.youtube.com or www.Google.com.
 
Thanks for helping me get the word out,
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Norm Harris
Senior Helpers of Portland/Vancouver
 
12740 SE Stark St.         11105 NE 14th St., #104
Portland, OR 97233        Vancouver, WA 98684
503-257-7787 Phone       360-836-0499 Phone
888-748-7787 Fax            888-748-7787  Fax
 
 
 

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Open House for Fletchers

We've been asked to pass this information along:


Westview Ward is hosting an open house for the Fletchers, who are moving to Chehalem (they've been in the stake 20+ years). Hardy home 17968 NW Gilbert lane, Sunday, June 10th, 5-6 p.m.

Stake RS Temple Day Changes


Following are some changes to the Stake RS Temple Days for summer:

Due to the temple being closed July 4 and July 22 through August 6, our next first Wednesday 10:00 a.m. stake RS session won't be until September 5.  Our usual third Saturday 7:30 a.m. sessions will still take place.  Due to the June 16 meetings, no stake RS leaders will be able to attend the June 16 session.  

With love,

Pam Nielsen
Julie Aldous
Gina Calderwood
Lisa Richards

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Congratulations, Folands!


 Congratulations and welcome to sweet Sutton Blue!  She is so adorable!

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Welcome Metz grandbaby!


Congratulations to Richard and Norma Metz, 
who welcomed their second grandchild on Saturday, May 26 in Mexico City.  
William Daniel Morant weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces.  
Norma is staying with her daughter, Jacqueline (pictured), and family to welcome the baby.  

Saturday, May 26, 2012

New BYUI Pathways Program




I am pleased to inform you that the Portland area has officially been selected as a new site for BYU-Idaho's Pathway program for 18-30 year olds beginning this fall (September 2012).

This remarkable new Pathway program allows young LDS adults (both married and single) to…

  • Enjoy a Church college experience without actually going to the campus;

  • Obtain a higher education degree or certificate for less than half of what it costs students on campus; and

  • Enroll in a university without regard for GPA or admission exams, like the SAT or ACT.  Hopefully, this will remove barriers that have kept some of our young people from even attempting to enroll in college.

Will you please help us communicate this to all 18-30 year olds in your stake? Because the enrollment deadline is August 1, it's essential this is announced as soon and as often as possible.

The best way for those interested to learn more about this exciting new program is to attend one of the two firesides planned for both the East and West sides of Portland next month. You should receive posters and/or Sunday bulletin announcements within the next few days.

Please help us announce the following Pathway introduction firesides:

• Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 pm, Gresham Stake Center, 3600 SE 182nd Ave, Gresham, OR 97030

• Thursday, June 21, 7:00 pm, Beaverton Stake Center, 4195 SW 99th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005

Through high-quality interactive online courses and strength that comes from gathering with other students, the Pathway program gives students the confidence and skills needed to succeed in college. If students remain with the program they will be able to earn Professional Certificates, Associates’ Degrees, and/or Bachelor’s Degrees. To learn more about the program you can visit the website at www.byui.edu/pathway.  I ask that you extend the invitation to all of your young adults to attend one of the firesides in June.

Further, I extend a special invitation to all stake and ward priesthood leaders, plus Relief Society and Young Women presidencies, to attend one of the introduction firesides and learn more about the Pathway program so they can help young adults understand what a remarkable opportunity this is for them.

We are very excited about the Pathway program, and the potential for helping our young people to seek higher education opportunities at a very affordable cost.  More importantly, however, it will provide an additional means to better prepare this critical group of our members to become better Saints, better husbands and wives, and better fathers and mothers.

Elder Richard Hansen


Sunday, May 13, 2012


This information was passed along by a nurse in our stake:

Please pass this information along to everyone who may benefit.  I am giving the class at minimum fee of $35 (to cover cost of book and supplies) so $$ isn’t a barrier for anyone.  If the cost is a problem for someone, we can work out something.  The class is for folks who are (or will soon be) caring for a loved one, and also for people interested in getting some training so they can work as a caregiver. 

Class details:
This six session class will teach you how to care for your loved ones in need of more assistance.  Topics that will be covered include:
            The aging process & Chronic Health Conditions
            Safe Transfers, Positioning, and Body Mechanics
            Bathing, Dressing & Grooming
            Preventing Complications
            Nutrition and Dining

Dates:
            May 29 & 31 – 6:30 – 8:30pm
                        (Tuesday & Thursday)

            June 2 – 10:00am – 2:30pm
                        (Saturday)

            June 5 & 7 – 6:30 – 8:30pm
                        (Tuesday & Thursday)

            June 9 – 10:00am – 2:30pm
                        (Saturday)

Sign up ASAP.  Space is limited  -
            To Register / For More Information:  Call Leomarie Lind at Comfort Keepers: 503-643-2010
                                                            Or:  Christine Hill, RN:  503-629-8215
Class Located at Sunset Presbyterian Church
            14986 NW Cornell Road
            Portland, OR   97229

Please forward this to everyone who may be interested, or may know someone who would benefit from this class!! 
Warmest Regards,
Christine Hill, RN


Friday, May 4, 2012

Book Club - May 17 @ 7:30 pm at Ashley Thelin's house


Hey book club gals!  Just a reminder that we will be discussing Major Pettegrew's Last Stand at the next book club.  For those who haven't read it or are just starting to read it...It takes a bit of energy to get thru the first part of the book.  Don't give up!  I had the same feeling and am really happy I finished it!
Just started Unbroken, our book for June.  So far very interesting.  I'm glad we are reading it!
Happy reading!
Ellen Dorrough

Monday, April 16, 2012

Book Club - April 19

Hi Book Club Gals - I hope you had a great Easter!
 
So we are discussing My Name is Mary Sutter this month.  We will be meeting at Sara Passey's place.  Many of you who have attended book club know Sara - she lives downtown.  Those interested in going can meet at my house at 7pm to car pool.  Please let me know if you plan to attend/carpool.
 
Thanks gals!
 
Ellen Dorrough

Stake Conference Dates & Info

Stake Temple Day –Friday April 20th
All temple recommend holders are encouraged to participate in temple ordinances throughout the day on Friday April 20th.  Endowment sessions for our stake will be held at 4:00pm and 6:30pm with a chapel session scheduled for 6:00pm.  You are especially encouraged to take family file names and accomplish as many ordinances as possible for them.  We encourage all who have a recommend to participate as we prepare for stake conference in the coming weeks.

Meetings associated with Stake Conference
Saturday Evening Adult Session April 28th 7:00pm (stake center)
Stake Conference Sunday Session April 29th 10am (stake center)
Priesthood Leadership Session April 29th 6:00am (WU chapel)
Youth Morningside Session April 29th 8:00am (WU chapel)

Monday, April 2, 2012

Indexing Update

Hello all --

I'm getting a head start on the March indexing update because there are so many indexers in our stake (350+) that the number of messages I can send in a day is limited. Everyone will get the same statistics, don't worry! Here are the latest numbers:
March records indexed: 37,066
March records arbitrated: 14,479
March total indexing effort: 51,545
YTD total indexing effort: 217,953

Remember, President Bair has invited indexers to set a personal goal of indexing at least 500 names during the next year. That will contribute greatly to our stake goal of indexing 750,000 names in 2012.

Only a few more days until the 1940 Census project becomes available for indexing! US Census records are typically easy to read and fairly quick to index. They are really nice for those of you who prefer to index using the "form entry" option which provides a grid that you can fill in one column at a time. But if you prefer to work horizontally and enter all the information about a single entry, feel free to use the "record entry" option. Did you know that Oregon will be one of the first 5 states to be rolled out on April 4? Other states and territories will follow. You should have received an email detailing the process for downloading 1940 Census batches (if not, let me know and I'll forward it to you). Remember, there are plenty of other records that need to be indexed as well!

Enjoy General Conference this weekend, and thank you for the time you spend as an indexing volunteer!

Stephanie Holladay, Cedar Mill stake indexing director  
holladaytime@hotmail.com  
503-690-3603

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Senior Sisters' Luncheon - April 23

Stake Relief Society Senior Sisters Meeting and Lunch is Monday, April 23rd, 10 am at the Stake Center.  “Saints, Sand, and Souks – A Virtual Tour of the Middle East,” will be presented by Suzanne Walker.
Through photos and discussion we will penetrate the enigma of the Arabic-speaking realm, a land of beauty and magnificence, of piety and faith, and of curiosities and quirks.  The focus will be on Dubai, Oman, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon.

*Note:  several "non-senior" sisters have expressed interest in attending.  The Stake welcomes attendees of any age!

Eyeglass Donations Needed - through May

Lacie Banton's niece is going on a medical service mission to Guatamala this summer and is collecting eyeglasses to take with her. They can be prescription, reading, or sunglasses.  Lacie will bring a basket to church to collect donations each week.  Thank you in advance for your help with this project!  Questions?  email Lacie at banton.girls@hotmail.com.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

RS Birthday Party!

Please join us to celebrate the 170th Birthday of Relief Society
Thursday, March 8
7 p.m.
Primary Room

Enjoy socializing, a light dinner and birthday cakes!

Easter Choirs - Sunday rehearsals


We are forming a Stake Adult Choir which will sing at our upcoming Stake Easter Music Fireside to be held April 8 (Easter Sunday), 7pm. Rehearsals begin Sunday, March 4 from 5-6pm in the Stake Center Primary Room. All adults are invited to participate. There will be 5 rehearsals, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1. We ask that singers participate in at least 4 out of the 5 rehearsals (so they should consider Spring Break travel plans, etc).

Please note that we will also have a children’s and youth choir rehearsing at the same time, so if adults have children ages 8+ or youth, they can participate, too.

Joseph Hoffman

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Book Club - March 15

Hi Gals - We have bookclub on March 15th at JaNea's house.  We will be discussing A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.  The book was a delightful read and after three tries at starting and never finishing, I am very glad I finally finished it. We should have some good discussion around this one. 
 
Ellen Dorrough
 
Mar - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, By Betty Smith @ JaNea's
Apr - My Name is Mary Sutter, by Robin Oliveira @ Sara Passey
May - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, by Helen Simonson @ Ashley
Jun - Unbroken, by Laura HillenbrandTBD

Friday, February 17, 2012

Seminar

RS: the following information has been passed on by Kelly Hoffman.  She used some of the techniques she learned through this brain development specialist to help one of her sons overcome a stuttering problem.  This is not a church-affiliated program, so if you would like more information, her contact information is at the bottom.  


Dear All,

I'm am pleased to announce that once again Donna Bateman will be returning
to the Portland area on Saturday, March 24th, 2012.  These seminars have
been well-attended and well-received. 
* Please pass on this helpful information to anyone who may benefit from it.  Thank you!:)*

Donna Bateman, Neurodevelopmental
Specialist,<http://www.parentswithpurpose.com>is returning once again
to the Portland area to present her full-day
*Brain Development 101
Seminar*<http://www.parentswithpurpose.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16>
*.*

** ***This seminar is designed to educate parents, doctors, teachers and
caretakers on the things they can do to help children improve
neurologically from any level*.  *Continuing education credit may be
available.*

*If you have a child experiencing one of the following, this seminar could
potentially change your life and that of your child’s*:*

** **


   -              Hypersensitivity
   -            Language Difficulties
   -             ADD/ADHD
   -             Developmental Delays
   -             Socialization Struggles
   -             Learning Difficulties
   -             Anxiety
   -            Inappropriate Behaviors
   -             Poor Motor Skills
   -             Impulsiveness
   -            Inattention
   -            Poor Eye Contact
   -             Inappropriate Emotional Response
   -             Traumatic Brain Injury

** **

*When:* Saturday, March24th from 8am-5pm (1 hr break for lunch)****

*Where:* Reedville Presbyterian Church 2785 SW 209th Avenue, Aloha OR
97006<http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Aloha&state=OR&address=2785+Sw+209th+Avenue+++++++++&zipcode=97006>

*Cost: * $45/person (spouses may attend for FREE!)****

*Sponsored by:* The Hero Generation Commonwealth (a Thomas Jefferson
Education Homeschooling group)****

*Seminar registration*: Two options to register-****

1.    Through paypal on Donna's website
www.parentswithpurpose.com<http://www.parentswithpurpose.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16>
  Then follow the paypal link to pay.****

2.    By emailing Erika@glancyfamily.net with the name(s) of participant(s).
Send a check made out to *Parents with Purpose *to:  Erika Glancy, 11335 SW
Ambiance Pl, Tigard, OR 97223

*Individual Evaluations:*  Evaluations are available during the week
following the seminar.  Contact Erika@glancyfamily.net for more information.
****

*Questions?:*  Please contact Erika (503)860-4906 or Erika@glancyfamily.net
for info about the seminar.  Also, visit
parentswithpurpose.com<http://www.parentswithpurpose.com>to read more
information about Donna, her approach, testimonials and other
resources.****

* In March of 2011, my oldest son (15) had improved 344% in 12 mos of doing
Donna’s neurological program.  All 6 of my children have benefitted from
this program. It is so worth it!!****

** **



-- 
Kelly Marie Hoffman
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy
Life Coach

work:   503 208 6078
home:  503 962 9452
kellymariehoffman.com

Monday, February 13, 2012

Seeking mason jars

Good Morning ladies,

We are looking for donations of mason jars (pint or quart) for young women's camp.  Can you please announce this in your meetings?  They can contact Kelly Nelson of Oak Hills ward at 503 533-8004 or myself  (Melissa Despain of Westview ward 503-430-8031) if they have any they would like to donate.  We would be happy to pick them up.

Thanks,
Melissa Despain
CM Stake
YW President

Friday, February 10, 2012

RS Service Activity - Feb. 9

Dear Sisters, 

Thank you all once again for demonstrating compassion, kindness and charity during our recent call to benefit a local youth organization.  

Last night we were able assemble 175 kits containing various foods and socks.  We had a surplus of granola and other fruit bars which was donated and delivered this afternoon to Outside In. 

President Thomas S, Monson said it best during the October 2009 general conference:

"As we look heavenward, we inevitably learn of our responsibility to reach outward.  To find real happiness, we must seek for it in a focus outside ourselves. No one has learned the meaning of living until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow man.  Service to others is akin to duty, the fulfillment of which brings true joy.  We do not live alone - in our city, our nation, or our world.  There is no dividing line between our prosperity and our neighbor's wretchedness.  'Love thy neighbor' is more than a divine truth.  It is a pattern for perfection.  This truth inspires the familiar charge, 'Go forth to serve,' Try as some of us may, we cannot escape the influence our lives have upon the lives of others. Ours is the opportunity to build, to lift, to inspire, and indeed to lead..."We may think as we please, but there is no question about what the Bible teaches.  In the New Testament there is no road to the heart of God that does not lead through the heart of man.  The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that a true Latter-day Saint 'is to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this church or in any other, or in no church at all, wherever he finds them.'" 

Thank you all for looking heavenward and reaching outward in offering comfort and hope, and for striving to make ours a better world.  

With love, 
The RS Activities Committee 
and Presidency

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Stake Indexing Report

indexing.familysearch.org

Hello Indexers! We're off to a good start with our Indexing in 2012. Here is the January and YTD total:

records indexed: 47,235
records arbitrated: 11,282
total indexing completed: 58,517

One ward in the stake has declared a challenge between the men and the women to see which group can index the most records in February. What a great idea!
Last year a Canadian indexer declared "Super Indexing Sunday" and our stake contributed ~11,000 records that day. Nothing official has been organized for this year, but who knows, if every indexer in our stake did a little more than usual this Sunday it could add up to a lot!

Keep in mind that the numbers of records are just one way of measuring progress as we involve ourselves in Indexing. More important is the love we show to our ancestors, to fellow researchers and to our Father in Heaven as we try to connect individuals with their families so they can receive temple blessings.

Happy Indexing!

Stephanie Holladay
Cedar Mill Stake indexing director
503-690-3603