Celebration! 2015 Presidents' Retreat Saturday, January 17, 2015

What a great time we all had!!!
We're ready and just waiting for the guests to arrive and the celebration to begin.

                     

The first president is here!

Celebration of the loving, dedicated, creative presidents has begun with a tasty brunch of Lori's special "french" toast, Janese's breakfast casserole, and Devera's fun fresh fruit kabobs and fruit dip.

                   

Picture on left: Sister Beckstrand (13th Ward), Sister Harper (Lakeside 8th Ward), Sister Sue Alder (Lakeside 1st Ward), Sister Helga Chewning (Sunset 2nd Ward), Sister Lori Stubbs, Sister Devera LuBean, Sister Sara Banister (can't see face), Sister Valerie Howes (Sunset 10th Ward) , Sister Holly Eaton (Sunset 5th Ward), and Sister Amy Patten (Sunset 9th Ward).

Picture on right:

Sister Devera LuBean, Sister Sara Banister, Sister Valerie Howes (Sunset 10th Ward), Sister Holly Eaton (Sunset 5th Ward), Sister Amy Patten Sunset 9th Ward), President Eckton, Sister Beth Hicken Sunset 3rd Ward), Sister Jen Beckstrand (Sunset 13th Ward), Sister Terry Harper (Lakeside 8th Ward), Sister Sue Alder (Lakeside 1st Ward), Sister Helga Chewning (Sunset 2nd Ward).

Later we discussed the Teachers' Retreat for all teachers and leaders in Primary on Saturday, Feb. 21st, the Boys' Activity on Saturday, March 21st, and baptism dates for the year. President Eckton shared a few words including assuring the sisters that they are appreciated and loved by the Lord, the stake presidency, and stake leaders.  The presidents shared things they are doing to help strengthen testimonies through their Primaries and to reach out in love.