On Monday, April 6, the Stake office will be open for business in its new location:

Upon completion of the move there will be an Open House for members to visit the new facility.

We are very pleased to announce that Lynn Pham has joined the Stake office staff as accountant and office manager as of March 26, 1998. Lynn comes to us highly qualified, with a B.A. degree in Business Administration-Accounting from CSU-Fullerton and over 6 years experience in accounting supervision. Lynn has been a resident of Southern California for 13 years, and lives in Santa Ana with her husband and three children, 4 ½ year-old twins, Jonathan and Elizabeth, and 2 ½ year-old Emily.

We are happy to have such a warm and friendly addition to our staff, and hope you will take an opportunity to meet her soon.

Lesley Hampton-Edwards will continue to live in the area until the end of April and will be working with Lynn for a smooth transition in this important work of the Stake.

Plan now to participate in the annual Buckhorn Camp Work Week scheduled for May 16-22. We encourage families and youth to participate on Saturday and Sunday (May 16 & 17). We also hope that many of you can come up for the week or at least a few days. Members from San Diego and Mojave districts will also be sharing in the activities. You will receive work vouchers which will reduce the costs for Buckhorn youth events or reunion. Come and be a part.

With the relocation to a smaller GLAS office space, there are a number of items available to either congregations or individuals from the old office. On Saturday April 18, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, there will be the opportunity, on a first-come, first-serve basis, to obtain various items. There are many books (excellent for home or congregational libraries), wood shelving, decorations, and office items available. Since the office will be demolished by the new owners, any item (except the standing structure of the building) is available. There will be no cost on items going to a congregation and garage sale prices on all individual purchases.

On Sunday April 19, there will be a mass meeting of the Melchisedec priesthood from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Temple City. This event is a follow-up to the mass meeting in February. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss any issues from the 1998 World Conference.

We are grateful for the enthusiastic response from the February meeting and look forward to another excellent experience in April.

Please send two (2) yearly congregation reports to the stake office - one for the stake and one which will be sent to World Church.

ReLaDaSa Bike Team is sponsoring a fun ride Saturday, April 18 to Long Beach Shoreline Village - a 13 mile ride one way. Breakfast at Oink’s Restaurant in Long Beach is optional. For the hearty soul a 13 mile ride back. Meet at Stephen & Kim Fennel’s at 7 am, leaving promptly at 7:30. Address is: 10225 S. Garfield South Gate. Any questions the Stake Office. There will be SAG support.

The International Academic Center Corporation (a Japanese non-profit organization) is looking for host families in Orange, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, and Tustin areas for Japanese students who wish to learn and experience an American way of life. Duration of stay is one week to three months. Compensation to host family for one (1) month is $650.

Please contact David or Dianne Terauchi at 714/974-7825 for information or to register.

At the November, 1997 GLAS Conference a resolution was approved which transferred responsibility for the facility presently being utilized by the Temple City congregation to the Stake.

A Stake Master Plan Task Force has met several times with the architects Jim and Mike Corcoran to develop a proposal which will be presented at the May 30, 1998 GLAS Conference. The plan will provide improved facilities for children/youth activities, Stake conferences, Stake retreats and workshops, and community organizations.

In December the Buckhorn Camp Board voted to proceed with a major improvement project. The unanimous vote came after a lengthy study with planners and engineers to evaluate the feasibility of the project along with extensive input from the congregational members from Greater Los Angeles Stake, San Diego District, and Mojave District. On January 24, a Project Management Team was elected by the board which consists of Gary Monroe (chair), Don Pike, Terry Norwood, Ted Mueller, Tom Carlson, Tom Hawthorne, and Jerry Giddens. The Project Management Team is charged with finalizing the master plan, establishing a phasing plan, developing a funding plan, procuring engineering/architectural estimates, interfacing with local community officials, and communicating progress with jurisdictional church members.

This is an exciting development, with the completed improvement project offering a substantial enhancement to the many members and friends of the church who utilize the camp grounds. Additional details will be shared as frequently as possible with a full report being presented at the May 30 GLAS conference. This project is an important component of the GLAS response to Transformation 2000.

A "come and see" event, co-sponsored by Covina congregation and the Relational Ministry Groups, will be held Saturday, May 9, 11 am to 6 pm in Covina.

It will be a day of contests, arts and crafts exhibits, team and individual sports contests, games, pony rides for the children, entertainment, door prizes, and square/line dancing with caller.

Individuals or congregations are encouraged to enter the chili cook-off, display art or craft items or sign up for boutique space to sell your items. A donation of 10% of your profits to the Fair will be appreciated.

So...y’all come down and invite your friends to join us in a fun-filled day. Just $5 for admission and all events, ticket for door prize drawings, and a bag lunch.

Better yet, VOLUNTEER your service and help make it a special day for everyone. For more information, contact the Stake Office.