2010 SPRING FAMILY CANNING INSTRUCTIONS & REGISTRATION

Remember:

• We will not be accepting completed order forms until Monday, February 8th. We will be in the office at 8:00 a.m.


• You are responsible for all information listed on the registration form. Please read it carefully.


• You may not change the indicated order amounts once you have sent in your form.


• We cannot schedule you while you wait.


• You cannot register by email or fax.


• Please remember to bring/send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your registration so we can return a confirmation form to you.


• Do not use a red pen or pencil to fill out your form.


• Try to schedule the maximum cases per person and share an order rather than having everyone “in the family/group” come and do one or two cases. This will allow us to schedule more people.
  

We don’t mean to sound rigid, but we will be scheduling over 2500 shifts in a very limited period of time. We need to finalize order amounts so we can secure all of the ingredients. By taking the weekend and making sure all your information is complete, you will help us expedite this process.

We are so excited to be up and running…and it will be great to see you all again.

IMPORTANT FAMILY CANNING INFORMATION & DATES

Dear Family Canners: (There is no schedule attached to this email…keep reading to the end.)

…A light at the end of a very looong tunnel? We sure hope so!

We know everyone is anticipating the next opportunity to do family canning and we have some good news! Along with the changes from construction and equipment updates, we are close to completing all of the requirements to become a licensed USDA facility. That means that within the year we should be able to can meat items for Family Canning. Finally, our empty storage shelves will once again be filled with meat!

Keep reading…this is important for you to understand:

Remember the “where much is given, much is required” principle? Here is the required part:
The USDA requires that any USDA meat item (see list below) produced here has to remain on the premises for 10 days of incubation before it can be sold. Therefore, no one will be able to come, process and take home product on the same day--if it is a USDA meat item. There will be specific “Pick-Up Days” for the product you have already worked for. That means two trips for everyone—even those who live far away. NO EXCEPTIONS.

This puts the choice back in your hands. Since we cannot change the USDA requirements, each person will need to decide if making two trips is worth having the product. So the choice is: coming to the Lindon Cannery and abiding by the rules or getting your canned meat items from your local stores.

Keep reading…there is a good side to all of this:

There could be good news within all these new regulations. At least with the USDA products, we will be able to determine what is “extra” (product that isn’t spoken for). Then you would be able to purchase additional cases when you come on “pick-up days” (your second trip to the Cannery). Therefore, those who helped can the product would have first access to it.
Overage from production on items that are not USDA (see list below) would still be offered at an Overage Sale along with any leftover USDA items.

Keep reading…there is more to understand:

Remember, we also have the requirement for non-USDA production. All these products must remain at the Cannery until the following day to allow for final paperwork to be completed. That means that everyone who schedules a shift on the first day of production will need to come back at the end of that item’s production to pick up their order. Hopefully, those who live close to the Cannery will try to schedule the first day of a product to help those who live further away. We still need a full day of production on the first day, so someone has to be here.

So…now it comes down to recognizing the “where much is given” side:

We are very blessed to be able to do Family Canning. This opportunity isn’t available to the majority of the members of the church. The “hassle” comes down to the attitude of recognizing where much has been given. The Church has invested considerable time and expense to upgrade the Cannery’s equipment and USDA status. It blesses the Church to have more facilities to produce welfare items for the church, but it also blesses those who can participate in Family Canning.

Keep reading…the reward for staying with us to the end:

We will be sending out the next Family Canning schedule on Friday, February 5th in the late afternoon. The entire process of becoming UDSA approved is still not completed, so there will be no meat products on the spring schedule. We are planning to have another Family Canning Schedule go out for May/June canning, and then a third one for November/December canning. We are looking more toward the November/December Family canning schedule before everything will be in place to do the meat.

The list below gives you an idea of where the Lindon Cannery products stand in the FDA/USDA guidelines we must follow:


NON USDA – 1 day waiting period
Applesauce
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Diced Tomatoes
Frozen Berries
Jams
Pork & Beans
Potatoes
Salsa
Spaghetti Sauce
Tomato Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup

USDA – 10 day waiting period
Beef Stew
Chicken, Beef, & Pork Chunks
Chili
Cream of Chicken Soup
Ground Beef

1.24 Bulletin

Lesson - “Safety for the Soul” - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, taught by Lindsay

Announcements & Dates to Remember
Jan 28th Stake Relief Society Conference and Dinner @6:30pm
Jan 30th Relief Society Training Meeting from 9-10am. Breakfast served
Jan 31st Fast Sunday

Book Club - Feb. The Princess Bride
Mar. Wednesday War
Apr. An Assembly Such As This

Sisters we need your help to stack the chairs after Relief Society. Thank-you.

For ALL Lindon 11th Ward RS sisters: Come to a SHORT song practice directly after church, in the chapel. Direct any questions to Sister Lisa Harris.

More Info: On Feb 14th. the RS sisters are singing for the musical number in Sacrament Mtg, "Sweet Is the Work," Hymn 317. We would really like to be unified as a group, so we encourage all to join us. Whatever your singing talent, we want to stand together! Please encourage all sisters in Primary and YW's to join the other RS sisters and be part of this wonderful auxiliary.

Youth Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
6:30pm
Annual Auction - Dinner and Carnival
Make sure you bring all your quarters to buy tickets for the carnival and for dinner! We will be having our successful auction - so start finding those fantastic items that you can donate. Look for the sign up sheet in your classes.

As the Church responds to humanitarian needs worldwide, the need for specific types of donations varies. Currently, the items listed below would be the most beneficial.

SINGLE AND FULL SIZE QUILTS
The Humanitarian Center has received sufficient donations for the following items: sock dolls, receiving blankets, girls' hair accessories, and stuffed balls. (ABC books and picture books have been discontinued.)
FYI: Sizes: Single quilts are 72" x 90" and full size quilts are 90" x 90"
Suggested materials: Cotton, cotton-poly blend or flannel (pre-shrunk if necessary). Denim and corduroy are NOT preferred. 8 oz. bonded poly batting is recommended for tied quilts. 3 or 4 ply yarn or heavy Cro-sheen is recommended.
Quilts may be tied or quilted by hand or machine. Use 1/2" seams on pieced quilts. Ties should be about 4" apart. Square knot or international stitch is preferred. Check underneath to make sure there are no knots. Please ensure that the ties cannot be pulled out.
Binding should be carefully done by hand or machine. Two suggested methods are the pillow case method and the roll method.

Sunday Bulletin

Lesson #2, “Our Heavenly Father” taught by Marilee Olson

Announcements & Dates to Remember
Jan 18th No School, Martin Luther King Day
Jan 19th Book Club “The Book Thief”
Jan 28th Stake Relief Society Conference and Dinner @6:30pm
Jan 30th Relief Society Training Meeting from 9-10am. Breakfast served

Kris is collecting money for a wedding gift for Brooke Arbon and Andrew Hill.

Sisters we need your help to stack the chairs after Relief Society. Thank-you.

For ALL Lindon 11th Ward RS sisters: Come to a SHORT song practice directly after church, in the chapel. Direct any questions to Sister Lisa Harris.

More Info: On Feb 14th. the RS sisters are singing for the musical number in Sacrament Mtg, "Sweet Is the Work," Hymn 317. We would really like to be unified as a group, so we encourage all to join us. Whatever your singing talent, we want to stand together! Please encourage all sisters in Primary and YW's to join the other RS sisters and be part of this wonderful auxiliary.

As the Church responds to humanitarian needs worldwide, the need for specific types of donations varies. Currently, the items listed below would be the most beneficial.

SINGLE AND FULL SIZE QUILTS
The Humanitarian Center has received sufficient donations for the following items: sock dolls, receiving blankets, girls' hair accessories, and stuffed balls. (ABC books and picture books have been discontinued.)

FYI: Sizes: Single quilts are 72" x 90" and full size quilts are 90" x 90"
Suggested materials: Cotton, cotton-poly blend or flannel (pre-shrunk if necessary). Denim and corduroy are NOT preferred. 8 oz. bonded poly batting is recommended for tied quilts. 3 or 4 ply yarn or heavy Cro-sheen is recommended.

Quilts may be tied or quilted by hand or machine. Use 1/2" seams on pieced quilts. Ties should be about 4" apart. Square knot or international stitch is preferred. Check underneath to make sure there are no knots. Please ensure that the ties cannot be pulled out.

Binding should be carefully done by hand or machine. Two suggested methods are the pillow case method and the roll method.

Young Women Good News
Good News Minute – Wendy Madsen, No more chemo treatments, hopefully never again. Good News Minute – one of the Sisters in YW was nominated and accepted into the National Association of Professional Women. Good News Minute – 11/25 – Lisa Tanner, Kirk and Lisa Tanner became 1st time grandparents (Logan and Kristen) baby Olin Good News Minute – Marilyn Bruning, Shelby Brunning’s High School Varsity Soccer Team won the State Championship.
Mariane Sorensen sang in a youth choir in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert
Sydney Bruning got her braces off!
Stacie Norton is now taller than Brooke Fairbanks.
Danyele Hoffman made it on the basketball team.
Zoe broke her arm
Alex Ladd is happy!!
Abigail is really Cute
Alese Norton played center for her lacrosse team
Lauren McIntosh got a poem published in a book called "Inspired"
Angela Bellitti gets her braces off on Jan 13th, 2010.
Ashley Jacobs is in the play Les Mis. which is showing Jan 25-30 at PGHS.
Franklin Palmer's soccer team was undefeated champs!

The first phase of EFY registration is currently open!! Now through 10:00a.m. next Tuesday, January 19th , you can enter the "random drawing" phase which will allow you to sign up now and pay no money until your name is selected to register for a session of your choice beginning January 22nd. See our website for more details! (http://efy.byu.edu)

Join with thousands of other youth around the country this summer for a life changing experience. In challenging times, President Thomas S. Monson has counseled us: "Fear not, be of good cheer. Your future is as bright as your faith." Come share your strength and faith with us!! We are looking forward to being with you!!

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest!" (Joshua 1:9)

Sunday Bulletin

Lesson #1 - “Our Heavenly Father”, taught by Debbie Norton

Announcements & Dates to Remember
Jan 13th New Beginnings – For YW and their parents @ 7pm
Jan 16th Ward Temple Night @ 6:30pm
Jan 18th No School, Martin Luther King Day
Jan 19th Book Club “The Book Thief”
Jan 28th Stake Relief Society Conference and Dinner @6:30pm
Jan 30th Relief Society Training Meeting from 9-10am. Breakfast served

Kris is collecting money for a wedding gift for Brooke Arbon and Andrew Hill.

Sisters we need your help to stack the chairs after Relief Society. Thank-you.

As the Church responds to humanitarian needs worldwide, the need for specific types of donations varies. Currently, the items listed below would be the most beneficial.

SINGLE AND FULL SIZE QUILTS
The Humanitarian Center has received sufficient donations for the following items: sock dolls, receiving blankets, girls' hair accessories, and stuffed balls. (ABC books and picture books have been discontinued.)
FYI: Sizes: Single quilts are 72" x 90" and full size quilts are 90" x 90"
Suggested materials: Cotton, cotton-poly blend or flannel (pre-shrunk if necessary). Denim and corduroy are NOT preferred. 8 oz. bonded poly batting is recommended for tied quilts. 3 or 4 ply yarn or heavy Cro-sheen is recommended.
Quilts may be tied or quilted by hand or machine. Use 1/2" seams on pieced quilts. Ties should be about 4" apart. Square knot or international stitch is preferred. Check underneath to make sure there are no knots. Please ensure that the ties cannot be pulled out.
Binding should be carefully done by hand or machine. Two suggested methods are the pillow case method and the roll method.

Provident Living Tip:
Take an inventory of what you have in your cupboards and food storage area and then check out the sales that are going on.

Lindon Home Storage Center Information

Remember the price changes (sent previously) for dry pack items will go into effect on January 16th. Please call the Home Storage Center during the listed hours of operation with any questions.

Lindon Home Storage Center Information
940 W Center St. Lindon, Utah 84042 Phone: (801) 785-0997

Normal Days and Hours of Operation
Tuesdays & Thursdays F 9:00 AM to 7:00PM.
Saturdays F 9:00 AM to 1:00PM.

*Note: Hours are subject to change. Current days and hours of operation will be recorded on our answering machine and posted outside the LHSC entrance door.

BULK ITEMS* and Prepackaged Canned* items may be purchased “off-the-shelf.”

Dry-Pack Canning* is WALK-IN ONLY — First-Come-First-Serve!
· No pre-scheduled appointments will be made.
· Each group of 1 to 3 Processing Patrons will be assigned a work-station.

Your Dry-Pack Canning Shift: Within our hours of operation, you may process Dry-Pack products which are sold at the Home Storage Center for as long as you choose.
NOTE: Patron orders should be submitted no later than ½ hour before closing time.

ORDERING: You may bring a copy of the Home Storage Center Order Form found at http://providentliving.org or simply complete the order form at the Home Storage Center.

Product prices are found on the order form. There is no sales tax on home storage products.

Dry-Pack Canning Patrons will be given processing instructions by our Home Storage Center Missionaries. Processing steps include:
Completing your order and validating it with a LHSC staff member.Preparing for dry-pack canning in our Pre-Processing Area.When directed, taking pre-processed items (cans, boxes and products) to assigned work-station.Having completed products and quantities validated by LHSC missionaries.Obtaining any bulk products included in your order.Paying for validated order at the LHSC Office. (Note: Cash or personal check only.)
Available Products* to CAN and/or order in BULK are:

Black Beans
Pinto Beans
White Beans
Nonfat Dry Milk
Rice
Sugar
Red Wheat
White Wheat
Apple Slices
Carrots (dehydrated)
Macaroni
Quick Oats
Regular Oats
Dry Onions
Potato Flakes
Spaghetti
Refried Beans
Cocoa Mix, Hot
White Flour
Fruit Drink Mix

Limited Life — BULK ONLY Items*:

· Pancake Mix ( four – 4 lb. Bags per box)
· Potato Pearls (twelve – 28 oz. Mylar pouches per box)

*NO ORDER LIMITS… Products are based on Availability. First-Come-First Serve

Prepackaged Items (6/ #10 cans per box): l Starter Kit (2ea. red wheat; 2ea. white rice, 1 ea. pinto beans & 1 ea. quick rolled oats); l Pinto Beans; l Quick Oats; l White Rice l Red Wheat.

Sunday Bulletin

Lesson - Presidency Message, taught by Kris Hale

Announcements & Dates to Remember
Jan 3rd Trek Fireside with Michael Wilcox (Be Strong and of a Good Courage) @ 6pm
Jan 8th YW Baptism for the Dead meet at the church @ 3:15pm
Jan 13th New Beginnings – For YW and their parents @ 7pm
Jan 18th No School, Martin Luther King Day

As the Church responds to humanitarian needs worldwide, the need for specific types of donations varies. Currently, the items listed below would be the most beneficial.

SINGLE AND FULL SIZE QUILTS - The Humanitarian Center has received sufficient donations for the following items: sock dolls, receiving blankets, girls' hair accessories, and stuffed balls. (ABC books and picture books have been discontinued.)

FYI: Sizes: Single quilts are 72" x 90" and full size quilts are 90" x 90" Suggested materials: Cotton, cotton-poly blend or flannel (pre-shrunk if necessary). Denim and corduroy are NOT preferred. 8 oz. bonded poly batting is recommended for tied quilts. 3 or 4 ply yarn or heavy Cro-sheen is recommended.

Quilts may be tied or quilted by hand or machine. Use 1/2" seams on pieced quilts. Ties should be about 4" apart. Square knot or international stitch is preferred. Check underneath to make sure there are no knots. Please ensure that the ties cannot be pulled out.

Binding should be carefully done by hand or machine. Two suggested methods are the pillow case method and the roll method.