Creative Provident Living Gift Ideas

If you are looking for creative ways to encourage provident living with your friends and family you might want to check out this list of ideas.... just click here at Patty's Pantry.

Ward Preparedness Dinner

Odessa 1st ward held their ward preparedness dinner earlier this month. There were talks on food storage and 72 hour kits. It was a fun evening! If you are looking for a book on the subject Sis. Howell recommended the book Not Your Mother's Food Storage.

Article on Mormon Times

There is an article food storage on Mormon Times that you might want to read- I just scanned over it. The link is here.

Blood Drive Tomorrow

Sis. Hudnall is organizing a blood drive at the Tarelton Building. She says: As a last plea for help I am emailing everyone again to ask for your help with signups for the blood drive. We only have 6 people signed up to donate so far. Please help to fill the spots and make a good showing for this drive. Thursday October 14 4-9pm.

Job Fair In Carrollton, TX

If you are looking for employment check this out: Every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Brother Glenn is available to help you with any employment needs. He will be in the primary room of the gateway building. He can help you with resumes, interview skills, etc. Just drop by.

Also: Brother Keate sent out the following email to stake members:

If you are actively seeking a job and have the ability to travel to Dallas there is a Career Fair, see information below. This is a wonderful opportunity and very beneficial to all those that attend.

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6th Annual Career Fair
* 19 Oct '10
* 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
* Carrollton Stake Center
* 4000 Nazarene
Carrollton, TX 75010
UNITED STATES
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Career Fair for professionals. From recent college graduates to senior management, you are invited to network with others in your industry or profession, to explore recent employment trends in our area, to learn about skills for upgrading your career, to participate in a LinkedIn demonstrations, learn how to find and review thousands of jobs using the new LDSjobs.org website, or simply to have your resume reviewed by an expert. This is a no charge event. Some employers will be present. Keynote address will begin at 6:30 pm Career Group Sessions will begin at 7:00 pm Small group networking sessions based on industry or profession Led by experienced executives and professionals Hear the latest trends in our area Select two from more than a dozen sessions Professional attire expected Bring business cards and resumes

Interesting blog

I came across this blog today and thought some of you might enjoy it. It's called iprepared This is not an official church website just some ideas from a sister that is working on provident living. She has developed a free worksheet to help people determine what they might need for their 3 month supply. Enjoy!

Some Tips for Storing Powdered Milk

Mormon Times ran an article with some helpful tips for storing powdered milk- check it out here- remember that new studies have shown that powdered milk can be stored for up to 20 years and it is one of the basics that the our church leaders suggest that we have.