Checking in, and checkin off!

Looked at the packing list recently? You might want to, it's crunch time! You will be EMBARKing before you know it!

You can see the packing list on the previous post or on the FaceBook page under 'files'.

Here is another important message from those in the know.

ITEMS TO ENSURE ARE PACKED FOR TREK

* WARM sleeping bag

* Sleeping pad of some kind to help stay warm from the cold ground

* 2 PAIR of good walking/hiking shoes (well broken in)

* Sweatshirt, jacket/coat, thermals for sleeping, etc.

* A bucket with a lid
(padded lid if you would like to add a pad to your lid for sitting).


STAY WARM, STAY WARM, STAY WARM! The missionaries at Deseret Land & Livestock have told leaders that we should expect temperatures at night to be around FREEZING and temperatures during the day to be mid-70’s to mid-80’s.

Youth! Please be prepared for the cold nights!

Also - Come to Trek on the morning of the 10th having already eaten a full breakfast and have a sack lunch packed. Breakfast and lunch will not be provided the first day by the stake so come with a full belly that morning!

TREK PACKING LIST

*Please bring sleeping items and warm clothes in a garbage bag.
*Pack remaining items in a 5 gallon bucket with lid-17 lb. max.
*Buckets will be used as seating so you may want to pad the top or bring pad.

Warm Coat or jacket
Beanie or hoodie
Sleeping bag/pillow/blanket rolled up inside bag 
Pad to sleep on

Young Women
Bonnet or hat that you can tie on Bloomers or other to wear under skirt skirts-long
Apron with pockets
2 shirts, long sleeve, cotton, light color
*May wear dresses instead of skirt and shirt


Young Men

Hat that you can tie on/No ball caps
2 pants- Light colored, Dockers type or canvas type (No levis) 2 shirts, long sleeve, cotton, light color, button up front Suspenders (optional)

All Youth
Underclothes-2 pair
2 pair walking shoes
One pair comfy shoes for camp Socks
Pj or sweats to sleep in Sunglasses
Contact lenses
Deodorant
Prescribed Meds Washcloth/hand towel/soap Feminine products Toothbrush/paste Comb/brush
mosquito repellent
Baby wipes or hygiene wipes chap stick
water bottle with wide mouth
pie tin, frisbee or mess kit (will be lined with provided foil) Utensils
Flashlight
sunscreen
scriptures
Gloves-Work glove type (pref leather)
Rain poncho or black garbage bag

*Printed summary of pioneer for whom you are walking -You will be sharing a summary at a fireside
**Put your name on all of your stuff***No Electronic Devices

Morning of Trek: Bring sack lunch for first day/drinks provided

Parent's- Please note emergency number for Trek Property 801-386-2979 (Trek Missionaries cell) 

Important Upcoming Dates!

Trek is six weeks away!! (Wow!)

Here are the upcoming meetings and dates that you should know about.

Saturday, April 25th         Stake Sewing Day        10:00-1:00 Stake Center

Saturday, May 2nd           Walking Day                 8:30-10:30 Stake Center

Saturday, May 16th          Walking Day                 8:30-10:30 Stake Center

Saturday, May 30th          Walking Day                 8:30-10:30 Stake Center

Tuesday, June 9th            Night before Trek           7:00 Stake Center
                  (*Bring buckets, bedding and meet your trek family of 8!)

Lots of New Info!

Hi treckers and parents!

First - If you haven't started following us on the other social media platforms you might want to do that right away - it's the easiest way for us to get information to you.

www.embark2015.blogspot.com 

Follow on Twitter @Embark2015Trek

Find us on Facebook - Embark 2015!

Follow on Instagram - Embark2015Trek

And on to the important stuff!
 

The Young Men and Young Women Presidents of each ward have youth permission packets.

 Don't forget! The deadline to turn in the packets is April 1st.
(No joke!)

BUT WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR?

Men -Cotton pants (docker type/no levis), light colored long sleeve shirts, western style hat, suspenders.

Women -2 skirts (mid-calf or longer), light colored long sleeve blouse or dress, 1 or 2 bonnets, bloomers or cotton pj bottoms, aprons with pockets.

Everyone - 2 pairs of shoes and a 5-gallon bucket with lid. It is suggested that you pad the lid so it may be used as a seat.

We will have a Stake sewing day (see below) to assist the Young Women. The YW can bring their fabric with them and we will have R.S. sisters who will be ready with sewing machines to help. If you have any youth that need fabric donated or need assistance with purchasing clothing, please let us know. 


REMEMBER YOUR PIONEER ANCESTORS

Each Trekker is encouraged to find their own family history of a pioneer who came to Utah. The youth will be sharing some information about who they are “Walking for” at the first nights fireside. Youth will need to have a name by the parent meeting on April 19th. If youth are unable to find a name, we will assign one to them with some included history.


NEW FRIENDS

Our trek families will include youth from different wards. We will plan on keeping at least 2 youth from each ward in a family. We will take requests that you feel are necessary to ensure a good experience for all.



MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

Sunday, April 12^th          Ma and Pa Mtg              7:00 p.m. Stake Center

Sunday, April 19^th          Parent and Youth Mtg     6:00 p.m. Stake Center

                                    (Sunday Dress)

Saturday, April 25^th        Stake Sewing Day          10:00-1:00 Stake Center

                                   

Tuesday, June 9^th           Night before Trek           7:00 Stake Center

                                       (*Bring buckets, bedding and find out who your family is!)

GET MOVING! 

Wards are encouraged to get their trekkers out walking or hiking We will have the following dates as optional walking days Meet at the Stake Center at 8:30-10:00 Bring water and wear trek shoes!

Saturday, April 18th
Saturday, May 2nd
Saturday, May 16th
Saturday, May 30th



Please let us know if you have questions or if anything is unclear. We will send out emails as new info is available or if there are changes.

Waiver form and more trek info!

This weekend you should have received sign up sheet with this trek information

Here is a link to the parental permission slip and waiver form that each attendee will need to have completed. Waiver Form (Very important!)

If you want to down load this sheet and print it, it's online, along with the waiver on our FaceBook page.

Bennion East Stake Pioneer Trek 2015

All Youth ages 14-18

(Need to turn 14 by August 31^st, 2015)

Dates:  June 10-13, 2015

Location:  Deseret Land and Livestock - Woodruff, Utah

Information

·      Walking 25-30 miles with handcarts

·      No cost to attend

·      Estimated 150 youth and adults from the Stake will be trekking

We will be wearing Pioneer Attire

·      Men-Cotton pants (docker type/no levis), light colored long sleeve shirts, western style hat, suspenders

·      Women-2 skirts (mid-calf or longer), light colored long sleeve blouse or dress, 1 or 2 bonnets, bloomers or cotton pj bottoms, aprons with pockets.

·      Everyone- 2 pairs of shoes and a 5 gallon bucket with lid

Trek starts now by following social media updates!

·      www.embark2015.blogspot.com

·      Follow on Twitter @Embark2015Trek

·      Find us on Facebook  - Embark 2015!

·      Follow on Instagram - Embark2015Trek

Questions?

Trail Bosses:  Steve and Joy Durrant  435-671-9792

Stake YM President:  Craig Davies  801-414-7350

Stake YW President:  Angie Mann 801-313-9876

All you need to know... for now!

Thank you to everyone who came to the kick off meeting! We heard some great inspirational stories from people who have been on trek before, had yummy treats and had fun watching a movie. It was fun to see just how many people are involved in making this a memorable experience.


At the kick-off meeting there was a flyer available with general information that you need to know as we prepare for our trek. If you missed the meeting... or the flyer... here is the information.

Bennion East Stake Pioneer Trek 2015

All Youth ages 14-18

Dates: June 10-13, 2015

Location: Deseret Land and Livestock - Woodruff, Utah

Points of Interest

* Walking 25-30 miles with handcarts

* We will be wearing Pioneer Attire

* No cost to attend

* Estimated 150 Youth and Adults from the Stake will be trekking

* There will be a trailer with restrooms

* Photographer/Videographer, Medical Team and Good Food!

* Invite your friends and neighbors within the stake boundaries!

Trek starts now by following social media updates!

* www.embark2015.blogspot.com (Yay! You found us!) 

* Follow on Twitter @Embark2015Trek

* Find us on Facebook - Embark 2015!

* Follow on Instagram - Embark2015Trek

For planning purposes, you will need to be committed by Sunday, March 1st!

(More info to follow)

Kick Off Meeting!

Bennion East Stake! Are you ready?

The Pioneer Trek kick off meeting is THIS Wednesday, January 21st at the Stake Center. If you are between the ages of 14 and 19, we want to see you there at 7:00 PM!

 

For more information - as we get it - join the FaceBook Group at Embark 2015!

See you soon!