Watch the video from our 2012 Trek Youth Conference and view even more photos from our Zion weekend together.
Many Thanks to Sister Jen Perkes for her beautiful photography and for putting the video together.
“The Church has need of helping hands
and hearts that know and feel.
The work to do is here for you
Put your shoulder to the wheel.”
Hymn 252
“Verily
I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause,
and
do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
For
the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves.”
Doctrine
& Covenants 58:27-28
INFORMATION UPDATE:
BASIC FAQ:
- Drop off youth July 26th Drop off youth at 7:00am at the Stake Center.
- Pick them up July 28th at the Exeter Stake Pioneer Day activity at the Stake Center. Handcarts are expected to roll in for dinner there between 4:30pm and 5:00pm.
- Scroll down to the bottom for packing list.
BASIC FAQ:
What is Trek?
It is an opportunity for youth and leaders from our stake to participate in an authentic LDS hand-cart pioneer experience. The purpose of Trek is to turn our hearts to our common LDS heritage and our individual ancestry by memorializing and remembering their sacrifice for us, strengthening our personal testimony of the restored gospel, exercising faith in Jesus Christ and building unity and love among our youth.
Who attends?
Exeter Stake Youth 14 years of age and older. Friends of our youth are welcome.
Adult Leaders Comprising:
- Couples from each ward serve as Ma's and Pa's over a family comprising approx 6-10 young women and men. The participation of these couples was discussed and agreed upon in ward councils. Brother David Berndt of the High Council will be contacting prospective Ma's and Pa's.
- The Stake Young Men and Young Women Presidencies.
- Medical professionals
- Food Committee
- Other Specialists as called or assigned.
How do we sign up?
Registration forms are available via email from Brother David Sevey of the Stake Young Men Presidency or Sister Sandra Reyes from our Stake Young Women Presidency. seveyd@hotmail.com, reyesfam@comcast.net. Registration forms are due to them by the May 12th dance. Feel free to contact Brother Sevey or Sister Reyes with any questions about registration:
What should participants wear?
Natural fiber (cotton, linen, wool) clothing recommended, avoid polyester or other synthetic fibers. No military clothing, denim, t-shirts or knit materials.
Hiking boots are preferred. Solid ankle high cross training shoes are acceptable. These should be worn in well before Trek. DO NOT BUY NEW BOOTS OR SHOES just days before trek. Flip flops, sandals or any kind of open shoe are NOT permitted.
Links to sew or purchase clothing are available below. Second hand stores are also a good source for trek clothing.
Clothing for Young
Women and female leaders.
Pioneer Period clothing including ankle or lower calf length prairie style skirts or dresses blouses and long skirts or jumpers could be used.
Pioneer Period clothing including ankle or lower calf length prairie style skirts or dresses blouses and long skirts or jumpers could be used.
- Bonnets or wide brimmed straw hats.
- Pantaloons to wear under skirts. These should reach between the knee and mid-calf. Hemmed scrubs or pajama bottoms work well. Jeans and leggings are not permitted mostly because they are so hot to wear.
- Clean socks for each day.
- Aprons are optional, but can be useful.
Clothing for Young Men and male leaders.
- Long-sleeved cotton, button-down collared shirts, any color (no flannel).
- Pair cotton or lightweight wool pants, Dockers style, blue, brown or dark tan.
- No denim.
- Straw or felt brimmed hat. No baseball, army or mechanics caps, aka wheel hat.
- Vest (optional).
- Pair suspenders, avoid metal parts if possible, or rope belt (optional).
Purchase clothing
Pioneer Trek Designs (A bit pricey)
Butterick: Women’s Butterick Patterns – 4570 & 3992
McCall’s: Women’s McCall Patterns – 3669 & 4548
The Historical Pattern Company: Various men’s and women’s patterns are shown on this website.
Goodwill, Savers and sales at Marshalls and T-JMax are also great resources.
McCall’s: Women’s McCall Patterns – 3669 & 4548
The Historical Pattern Company: Various men’s and women’s patterns are shown on this website.
Goodwill, Savers and sales at Marshalls and T-JMax are also great resources.
TRAIL OF FAITH CHALLENGE
for youth, leaders and families.
The purpose of this challenge is to unite together to prepare ourselves
spiritually and physically for the unique and extraordinary experience of Trek.
Note : Awards will be presented to all those who complete this challenge.
preparing spiritually
Complete 8 of the following
q Read each pioneer story offered to wards throughout the next few months. Record your feelings about those stories in your journal.
q Read “The First Vision” in the Joseph Smith History. Underline words or phrases which cause you to feel the Holy Ghost.
q Prepare a four generation pedigree chart.
q Read and underline words and phrases from The Family: A Proclamation to the World and The Living Christ which make an impact on you.
q Prayerfully read your patriarchal blessing. Seek greater understanding about your personal ministry from it.
q Memorize a hymn with which you are not already familiar.
q Bring a non-member or less active friend to a ward or stake activity.
q Mark your favorite verses in a copy of The Book of Mormon and give it to a friend of another faith.
q Read Chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel.
q Give a Family Home Evening Lesson on a principle found in
For the Strength of Youth.
q Complete “Administer Priesthood Ordinances” from pages 48 and 72 of your Duty to God booklet.
q Complete value experiences numbers 2 and 4 for “Virtue” from page 70 in your Personal Progress booklet.
q Fast for an increase of the Spirit as you prepare for Trek.
q Worship and serve in the Temple.
q Pray to receive revelation from the Holy Ghost to serve someone. Record in your journal the revelation you receive, then act on it.
q Find out something new about one of the families you home teach.
q Visit Teach with your mother or Young Women Leader. (For mothers & leaders, invite a young woman to visit teach with you.)
q Bear your testimony during a Fast & Testimony Sacrament Meeting.
q Write a Thank You note to someone who has influenced your life for good.
q Your own idea: _______________________________________
preparing physically
March
q Get a good pair of walking shoes and start breaking them in by walking, running or cycling in them for at least 30 minutes 1x a week for a total of 4 times.
April
q Complete a 5 mile walk or hike.
q Drink 8 oz of water each day.
May
q Walk, run or cycle 30 minutes 2x a week for a total of 8 times.
q Stretch for 10 minutes 2x a week for a total of 8 times.
June
q Complete one 5 mile walk or hike.
q Drink 8 oz of water each day.
July
q Walk, run or cycle 30 minutes 2x a week for a total of 6 times.
q Stretch for 10 minutes 2x a week for a total of 6 times.
Personal
Packing List
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST : Everyone
should bring....
q 5 gallon bucket
and lid
q 1 warm sleeping
bag, blanket and pillow. Put inside
plastic bag and label with first and last name.
q warm sweater
q 1 rain poncho
q 2 pairs of
shoes to hike in. Sturdy running shoes work best.
q 3 pair of
sturdy socks
q 2 sets of
underclothing
q 1 metal pie
plate, 1 large spoon attached
q 1 tin cup
q 1 small hand
towel and a comb or brush
q toothbrush and
toothpaste
q 5 Band-Aids and
prescribed medications only
q Scriptures &
Journal with pen
q 2 heavy duty
garbage bags
q Water bottle
q lip balm, insect repellent, small package of HandiWipes and sunscreen
MEN should bring:
q 2 pairs of khaki,
canvas, or cotton pants (no denim)
q 2 long-sleeved
shirts
q 1 wide-brimmed
western style hat (no baseball or army hats)
q 1 pair of pajamas
WOMEN should
bring:
q 2 pioneer period
dresses or 2 pioneer period skirts and ¾ -
long sleeve blouses
q 1 wide brimmed
hat or bonnet
q 1 pair of
knee-length bloomers
q 1 apron
q 1 pair of pajamas
q Feminine hygiene
supplies
Stake
Trek Committee
Stake Presidency:
President Neal Grotenhuis
Stake High Council:
Brother David Berndt
Trail Masters:
Brother Ken Perkes:
kenperkes@gmail.com
Brother Mark Whitman:
markewhitman@gmail.com
Stake Young Men & Young Women
Presidencies:
Young Men
Brother Stephen Day – President
Brother Randy Earnest – 1st Counselor
Brother Jeff Miner – 2nd Counselor
Brother David Seavy – Secretary
Young Women
Sister Shannon Gish – President
Sister Renee Kelly – 1st Counselor
Sister Sandra Reyes – 2nd Counselor
Sister Amy Edwards - Secretary
Ma & Pa Training/Communication:
Brother Stephen Day:
stephenday@gmail.com
Sister Shannon Gish:
shannongish@gmail.com
Food Committee Chairperson:
Sister Beth Harper
Medical:
Brother Jeff Miner
Brother Eric Knight
Firesides & Testimony
Meetings:
Brother Jeff Miner
Sister Sandra Reyes
Transportation:
Brother Randy Earnest
Recreational Activities:
Brother Stephen Day
Sister Renee Kelly
Registration:
Brother David Sevey
Sister Sandra Reyes
Trail of Faith Preparation/Awards:
Sister Amy Edwards
Sister Shannon Gish
Music:
Brother David Berndt
Clothing/”Trek For”:
Sister Shannon Gish
Trek Photography:
Sister Jen Perkes
