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Huntsville Area Day of Service 2010
The Huntsville Alabama Stake, consisting of thirteen wards (congregations) covering the north-central portion of Alabama and Lincoln County in Tennessee, linked arms with neighboring communities to provide disaster preparedness, tornado cleanup, food and blood drives, community service and networking employment opportunities. Six large-scale community projects unified five hundred seventy six (576) volunteers dedicating two thousand six hundred sixty five (2,665) service hours that comprised the Huntsville area Day of Service 2010.
Eight Huntsville/Madison area wards combined to present the 2nd Annual Huntsville Disaster & Family Preparedness Fair which offered a blood drive, 31 seminars and numerous exhibits helping our neighbors prepare for the unexpected…right here at home! Paige Soehren, from the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency commented that “An Emergency Preparedness Fair is very beneficial for the community because it offers another venue by which the disaster response public services can engage their clients: the public! Emergency service personnel enjoy interacting with the public in non-emergency situations and assisting the community to be more prepared (for) large scale disasters. No matter what the emergency, every member of our community will one day experience being a first responder. This Emergency Preparedness Fair is vital to saving life and protecting property in our community because at this event, through training and education, we bridge the gap between when an emergency happens and when emergency responders arrive on the scene.”
Local weather and news TV personalities Brad Huffines and Liz Hurley were keynote speakers.
Read about it in the Huntsville Times here.
DOWNLOAD: 2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair Flyer
On the heels of this fair, and a week after the Guntersville Ward (which lies in the Northeastern portion of Alabama and covers nine hundred square miles) sponsored a Lifesouth blood drive, the Albertville portion of their ward was hit by several EF2-EF4 tornadoes. Mormon Helping Hands and friends worked with civic and religious leaders to join together and clean up debris from the devastation. Gwen Beck , Public Affairs Specialist and wife to Bishop Lynn Beck, wrote “We know that miracles happen! I listened to my husband pray for them and I watched them unfold! Answers to that prayer among others are what staved off the storms from this area until today,” thus allowing congregations to mobilize and provide services to those who needed the most help. The cleanup will continue for months to come.
Cullman and Decatur Wards, along with the Fayetteville, Tennessee Ward organized a “Give your Soles to Haiti” shoe drive; construction of an outdoor amphitheater at a local park; stairs built for an elderly couple’s home; board games collected and hand-sewn pillows made for a women’s shelter; painting of outdoor equipment at an elementary school; and food drives for local food banks and crisis shelters totaling thousands of dollars worth of non-perishable food items.
To better prepare those seeking resume and interviewing skills, weekly luncheon Fast Start Employment meetings began. These meetings facilitate a targeted approach to career and networking opportunities.
Barry Zitting, member of the High Council, summarized it well, “I saw the Lord’s hand blessing many individuals because of the efforts of the great people in the Huntsville community who partnered with us. There was a strong feeling of good will that all felt who were involved.”
For photos and detailed information on each Day of Service event, please click on a location link below. We look forward to partnering with our communities again and welcome you to link arms and join us. For more information, please call 256-325-5050.
Report of Completed Service Events
2nd Annual Huntsville Disaster & Family Preparedness Fair
Stake: Huntsville Alabama Stake
Community Partners: American Red Cross, Madison County Chapter (http://www.redcrossrelief.org/)
Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound(CASA) (http://casamadisoncounty.com/index.html)
City of Huntsville Fire Department (http://www.hsvcity.com/fire/fire_index.html)
LifeSouth Community Blood Center (www.lifesouth.org)
Hospice Family Care (www.hospicefamilycare.org)
Huntsville Downtown Rescue Mission(http://www.downtownrescuemission.org/)
Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc.(HEMSI) (http://www.hemsi.org/)
Huntsville Police Department (http://www.hsvpolice.com/)
Huntsville-Madison County Rescue Squad (http://www.rescuesquad.net/)
Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (http://www.madisoncountyema.com/index.html)
Master Gardeners of North Alabama (http://www.mginfo.org/)
National Weather Service, Huntsville Office (http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hun/)
North Alabama Medical Reserve Corps (http://www.northalabamamrc.com/)
The ARK Animal Shelter (http://www.arkinc.org/)
211 / Crisis Services Center (http://www.csna.org/)
Organization Served: Greater Huntsville Metro Area
Influencers: Brad Huffines, Chief Meteorologist, WAAY-TV, Ch. 31, Huntsville
http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6722313
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brad-huffines/8/526/4aa
Liz Hurley, News Anchor, WAFF (Ch. 48), Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Foundation, Huntsville
http://foundation.hhsys.org/
http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=125561
Total people involved: 153
Total volunteer hours: 744
Athens Ward, Byrd Springs Ward, Madison 1st Ward, Madison 2nd Ward, Madison 3rd Ward, Sparkman Ward
Weatherly Ward, Winchester Ward
The above eight wards combined to present to the Huntsville community, on April 17, 2010, the 2nd Annual Huntsville Disaster & Family Preparedness Fair. Answering a growing need for people to live more providently, more than 30 seminars were offered on a variety of topics.: Baking Your Own Bread, Gardening, Severe Weather Survival, Budgeting and Debt Reduction, Home Food Storage, Developing a Fitness Plan and many more subjects were addressed. The objective was to share knowledge that will help members of the community be more self-reliant when unexpected change comes into their lives. Local weather and news TV personalities Brad Huffines and Liz Hurley were keynote speakers. A blood drive was conducted by a prospective Eagle Scout, Will Montgomery, of the Madison 1st Ward, with 49 units of blood collected. Attendance for the event was estimated at 150 combined LDS and non-LDS.
Contact Person: Tom Spindle
Albertville EF3 Tornado Cleanup
Stake: Huntsville Alabama Stake
Community Partners:
Organization Served: Community of Albertville
Influencers: Guntersville Ward
Total people involved: 109
Total volunteer hours: 617
One of 6 tornados hitting northern Alabama during the night Saturday/Sunday (April 24/25), an EF3 no less, hit the community of Albertville - hard! Sirens were going off until the wee hours of Sunday morning as another one of the 6 tornados went over Sardis City, nine miles from the one that devastated Main Street Albertville.
By Monday(April 26) at 2:00 p.m., twenty-eight LDS members came from Sardis City, Boaz and Guntersville, and conducted a cleanup of the Memory Hill Cemetery, which suffered a great deal of wind and tree damage. You could see the tornado path along Main Street from the Cemetery. At the Cemetery and all over Albertville, huge old trees were uprooted, and pine trees were cut off like match sticks, and thrown everywhere. At the cemetery, the outer boundary of the tornado path, trees were blocking roads, lying over headstones, and had severed power lines. And, a burial was scheduled there for 3:00 p.m.
“There was no electricity in the city; no land line phones, no internet, or e-mail, capabilities at our home, and blocked roads everywhere,” said Gwen Beck, wife of Guntersville Ward Bishop Lynn Beck, whose home is in Sardis City. The following weekend (May 1), 81 LDS members from all over the Huntsville Alabama Stake joined together as “Mormon Helping Hands” in a post-tornado cleanup of the areas just to the east of Main Street Albertville, following the path of the tornado . The downtown area still had roads blocked and no traffic was allowed. “Those trees are heavy, chain saws are to be respected, and skid loaders are much appreciated!,” added Beck. The cleanup will continue for months to come.
Contact Person: Tom Spindle
Scottsboro Ward and Ridgedale Baptist Church - Community Landscaping and Playground Assembly
Stake: Huntsville Alabama Stake
Community Partners: John Deere
Religious Partners:Jim Thomas, Pastor, Ridgedale Baptist Church Organization Served:
Influencers:
Total people involved: 23
Total volunteer hours: 196
The Scottsboro ward helped Ridgedale Baptist Church assemble playground equipment for children in the community. Ward members also worked with Ridgedale Baptist church members to do community landscaping.
Contact Person: Tom Spindle
Cullman Ward Non-perishable Food Drive
Stake: Huntsville Alabama Stake
Community Partners: 3 Boy Scouts from the Community
Organization Served: Cullman Caring For Kids
Victim Services of Cullman County
Influencers: Hundreds of community members that donated food items
Total people involved: 23
Total volunteer hours: 116
The Cullman ward conducted a non-perishable food drive. The food was given to Cullman Caring For Kids (http://www.cullmancaringforkids.com/)
and Victim Services of Cullman County (http://www.vsoccullman.org/).
Leaders at Cullman Caring For Kids and Victim Services organizations were surprised by how much one church was able to donate. Victim Services, which had an empty pantry before the project, finished with their cupboards full. An estimated $2500-$3000 dollars worth of food items were collected and delivered.
Contact Person: Tom Spindle
Decatur Ward Multi-Service Events Project
Stake: Huntsville Alabama Stake
Community Partners: Volunteer Center of Morgan County
Decatur Parks and Recreation
Dr. Cheryl Bowman, Principal, Frances-Nungester Elementary School, Decatur, AL
Organization Served: Point Mallard Park, Decatur, AL
Committee of Church Cooperation, Decatur, AL
Hope Place Women’s Shelter
Frances-Nungester Elementary School
Influencers: Volunteer Center of Morgan County
Decatur Parks and Recreation
Dr. Cheryl Bowman, Principal, Frances-Nungester Elementary School, Decatur, AL
Total people involved: 47
Total volunteer hours: 175
The Decatur ward conducted the following concurrent service activities:
• Assisted with a Primary child’s Faith in God project to collect shoes for Haiti – “Give Your Soles to Haiti”. 182 pairs of shoes were collected.
• Assisted with an Eagle Scout Project to construct an outdoor amphitheater at Point Mallard Park in Decatur, AL.
• Designed and constructed stairs for an elderly couple at a home in Danville, AL in conjunction with the Volunteer Center of Morgan County.
• Collected 81 cans of food for the Committee of Church Cooperation in Decatur, AL.
• Collected 8 board games and sewed 40 pillow cases for Hope Place Women’s Shelter. A toddler car seat and high chair were also collected and donated.
• Painted the outdoor playground equipment at Frances-Nungester Elementary School in Decatur, AL.
• Secured a follow-up Eagle Scout project at this same school, which will occur this summer.
Contact Person: Tom Spindle
Fayetteville Tennessee Ward Food Drive
Stake: Huntsville Alabama Stake
Community Partners:
Religious Partners:2 other churches participated in the food collection Organization Served:
Jireh House Food Pantry, Hazel Green, AL
Helping Hands Food Pantry, Fayetteville, TN
Influencers:
Total people involved: 193
Total volunteer hours: 772
Two non-perishable food drives were conducted. 200 lbs. of food was donated to the Jireh House Food Pantry in Hazel Green, AL and 200 lbs. of food to the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Fayetteville, TN.
Two other churches participated in the food collection.
Contact Person: Tom Spindle
Guntersville LDS Church/LifeSouth Blood Drive
Stake: Huntsville Alabama Stake
Community Partners: LifeSouth Community Blood Center
Organization Served:
Influencers:
Total people involved: 28
Total volunteer hours: 45
On April 17, 2010, the Guntersville ward conducted a blood drive, together with the LifeSouth Community Blood Center (www.lifesouth.org). 22 units of blood were contributed. Ward members prepared finger foods for the donors, and helped serve the refreshments. The ward building was opened for this event and the blood draw was held in the cultural hall. LifeSouth employees did all the actual blood drawing, but Guntersville ward members helped with signup and refreshment tables. The blood draw was from 9:00a.m to 2:00p.m. Flyers were distributed by LDS full-time missionaries in stores and other buildings within the community.
Contact Person: Tom Spindle
Scheduled Events
1:00 - 1:45pm: How to Present Yourself in a Job Interview
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
How to Present Yourself in a Job Interview
Resumes and applications don’t get a job - you do. Your performance during an interview is the key ingredient that separates you from the other candidates for the job you want. And preparing for it means much more than selecting the right tie or handbag. In a world where the average person will now hold ten or more jobs in a lifetime, that can mean hundreds of interviews. Learn how to maximize your chances of getting the job you want, when you want it, by making your best interview impression possible.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “1PM - INTERVIEW” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: Water - How to Purify and Store It!
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Water - How to Purify and Store It!
What do you do when your source of clean drinking water is not available? Natural disasters and other events can cause the water you rely on to become contaminated or even cut off completely. Learn from an expert how to purify water in any situation and how to store water for emergencies.
Tools or skills required:
none
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - WATER” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: Live Off the Land - Grow Your Own Food and Thrive
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Live Off the Land - Grow Your Own Food and Thrive
What to plant and how to care for a garden in Alabama. This seminar will Include topics such as ground preparation, soil testing, planting tips, water needs and supply techniques, plant cultivation techniques, raised beds, and crop rotation.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - GROW” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: Legal strategies (A Crash Course in Wills & Trusts)
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Legal strategies (A Crash Course in Wills & Trusts)
It is a misconception to think that Wills and Trusts are only of importance to the wealthy. This class is an overview of estate planning and the legal mechanism for disposing of property, upon death, in a way that recognizes your wishes and the needs of your survivors, while minimizing taxes.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - LEGAL” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: What To Do When A Family Member Dies
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
What To Do When A Family Member Dies
When a family member dies, who do you contact? Who will contact family members? Are there Social Security benefits? Who will sort out the financial affairs? All these and more questions will be addressed.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - FAMILY” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: How to Write A Resume
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
How to Write A Resume
The job market is an extremely competitive place. Writing an effective resume is the first step towards getting the job you want. This class will teach basic resume writing skills. It will also give you ideas on how to make your resume stand out to prospective employers.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - RESUME” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: How To Store Food and Be Self Sufficient
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
How To Store Food and Be Self Sufficient
In times of disaster or financial hardship, it is particularly important to be prepared beforehand. This class will teach how to be self sufficient through keeping a food storage in your home. You will learn what foods and supplies to store and how to store them along with some other helpful tips on making sure you and your family are prepared.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - STORE FOOD” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: Budgeting and Debt Reduction
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Budgeting and Debt Reduction
This class will teach valuable skills on how to more effectively reduce your debt and how to set a realistic budget for you and your family. Debt can be very overwhelming but it can become very manageable. You will feel empowered as you understand and implement the skills you will learn here.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - BUDGET” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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9:00 - 9:45am: Baking Your Own Bread
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
9:00 - 9:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Baking Your Own Bread
Did you ever want to be able to make homemade bread or rolls? Come and learn how to do it! This class will teach what ingredients and tools are needed for basic bread recipes and why some breads work great at times and at other times fail. Each stage of bread making will be shown and delicious samples will be available!
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “9AM - BREAD” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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10:00 - 10:45am, KEYNOTE #1: WAAY 31 Chief Meteorologist Brad Huffines - Weather Awareness
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
10:00 - 10:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
KEYNOTE #1 - WAAY 31 Chief Meteorologist Brad Huffines - Weather Awareness
Local television personality and chief meteorologist Brad Huffines will present the first keynote address of the Fair, focusing his remarks on weather awareness. Brad joined WAAY-31 TV in 2004, and brings a unique and increasingly popular brand of ‘calm urgency’ to severe weather coverage that aims at keeping people calm in the face of dangerous weather so they can most efficiently make decisions to protect their family and themselves. Brad has spent most of his career as a Chief Meteorologist in Sherman, TX, Savannah, GA, Spartanburg, SC, and Huntsville, AL, plus a short time as Director of Meteorology for a start-up European weather network. He is also a contract instructor of meteorology and media relations for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Learn more about Brad by clicking the Storm Force logo below.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “10AM - KEYNOTE 1” for the Event Name.
2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair Flyer
Download flyer: 
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45am: How To Be A Super Sitter! (Ages 11 - 15)
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
How To Be A Super Sitter! Introduction to Babysitting (Ages 11 - 15)
Training for babysitting.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
11 - 15
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - BABYSIT” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45am: Canning & Freezing 101
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Canning & Freezing 101
Canning and Freezing foods are a lot easier then they may seem. Both are fantastic ways to preserve foods without all of the added chemicals found in many store brands as well as to make seasonal foods last longer for your family. You will learn about the basic equipment and ingredients needed for canning and freezing, what foods work best, and how long they will keep. Samples to taste will be available.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - CANNING” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45am: Steps To Prevent Stolen Identity
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Steps To Prevent Stolen Identity
In times of economic uncertainty, threats to the personal and financial security of everyday citizens become greater and greater; add the complexities of life in an electronic age; multiply the speed at which your personal assets can be transferred illegally. Identity theft in these conditions can cost you everything you have and you won’t know it’s happened until it’s too late. Sort through all the television commercials and understand the real ways that identity thieves operate and how you can protect yourself and your family from catastrophic financial losses.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - IDENTITY” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45am: What if an Earthquake hit Huntsville?
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
What if an Earthquake hit Huntsville?
Learn about the unique geological phenomenon in Madison County and the likelihood of an earthquake affecting our area. Find out about the New Madrid Fault, the cause of one of the worst earthquakes in American history- in Tennessee! This fault line is right next door to Alabama, how will an earthquake along the New Madrid Fault affect Huntsville?
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - EARTHQUAKE” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45am: So You Want To Work for Me? (ages 12-17)
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
So You Want To Work for Me? (ages 12-17)
A class primarily to teach Youth/Teens how to prepare to enter the work force. Dress, grooming, punctuality, what employers expect from workers, acquiring marketable job skills before the “real” job, volunteer opportunities that can build up a resume.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
12 - 17
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - WORK” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45am: Practical Menus That Use Your Home Storage Foodstuffs
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Practical Menus That Use Your Home Storage Foodstuffs
You have a good amount of food storage in your cabinets but aren’t quite sure how to use what you’ve got. This class will give you some great ideas on tasty, yet simple recipes to put that food storage to good use along with emphasizing what staples are essential for every home.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - MENU” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45am: Navigating the Internet Safely - for all family members
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Navigating the Internet Safely - for all family members
This class will teach you how to avoid material on the Internet - on purpose or by accident - that will poison your spirit and mind, jeopardize your safety or your family’s, or get you into legal or financial trouble.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - INTERNET” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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11:00 - 11:45pm: Baking Your Own Bread
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
11:00 - 11:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Baking Your Own Bread
Did you ever want to be able to make homemade bread or rolls? Come and learn how to do it! This class will teach what ingredients and tools are needed for basic bread recipes and why some breads work great at times and at other times fail. Each stage of bread making will be shown and delicious samples will be available!
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “11AM - BREAD” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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12:00 - 12:45pm, KEYNOTE #2: WAFF 48 Television Anchor Liz Hurley - Cancer Awareness
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
12:00 - 12:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
KEYNOTE #2 - WAFF 48 TV Anchor Liz Hurley - Cancer Awareness
Local television anchor and breast cancer survivor Liz Hurley will present the second keynote address of the Fair, focusing her remarks on cancer awareness. Liz has been a familiar face on Tennessee Valley television since 1983 and is currently a respected news anchor on WAFF-TV in Huntsville. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, Liz had her treatment and surgery video documented in order to share her experience and help other women with the disease. She went on to establish the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at the Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Learn more about Liz by clicking the links below.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “12PM - KEYNOTE 2” for the Event Name.
2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair Flyer
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Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: Severe Weather Survival Basics
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Severe Weather Survival Basics
Come learn about preparedness, mitigation and response to severe weather in Huntsville and Madison County. Find out why the outdoor warning sirens sound all over the County when a tornado is only possible in a small area. Learn some basic steps to better prepare for severe weather in your home. Discover the “Storm Spotters” program, a free training for the community to recognize and prepare for severe thunderstorms, straight line winds and tornados. And learn about the “CERT” program, the next level in citizen disaster preparedness.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
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Enter “1PM - WEATHER” for the Event Name.
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Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: Keeping the Romance Alive in Your Marriage
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Keeping the Romance Alive in Your Marriage
In marriage the big things are the little things. It is a constant appreciation for each other and a thoughtful demonstration of gratitude. It is the encouraging and the helping of each other to grow. Come and learn some practical principles that will help you enrich and strengthen your marriage.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
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Enter “1PM - ROMANCE” for the Event Name.
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Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: Living Wills
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Living wills - what will your loved ones do if you are medically incapacitated?
A living will is a legal document a person uses to make known his or her wishes regarding life prolonging medical treatments. It is important to have a living will as it informs your health care providers and your family about your desires for medical treatment in the event you are not able to speak for yourself. Learn who to talk to when discussing the end of life medical treatments you want, what questions to ask and how to make your wishes known to your doctor and family.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “1PM - WILLS” for the Event Name.
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Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: Practical Fuel Storage and Use - What is Your Plan?
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Practical Fuel Storage and Use - What is Your Plan?
You may have a pretty complete food storage plan, but did you remember the cooking fuel? This class will present practical fuel and cooking stove alternatives that can work for you.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “1PM - FUEL” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: Fitness - Develop a Plan for You
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Fitness - Develop a Plan for You
Between work, family, school, and a variety of other commitments, it can be extremely difficult to find the time and the energy to go to the gym. However, there are ways to incorporate simple exercises into the busiest lives. This class will teach you how and will also give you ideas on how to stay active as a family.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “1PM - FITNESS” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: Cooking With a Dutch Oven
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Cooking With a Dutch Oven
Learn how to cook delicious main courses, breads, and desserts over live coals using Dutch Oven Cookware. Samples will be available!
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
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Enter “1PM - DUTCH” for the Event Name.
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Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: How to Talk to Your Teenager/Communication Skills
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
How to Talk to Your Teenager/Communication Skills
Most parents would like to improve communication between themselves and their teenager. In this class, you will learn effective ways to talk with your teenager about anything while helping them to maintain high standards. You will also learn listening skills that will enable you to be able to give them the best council possible.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
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Enter “1PM - TEEN” for the Event Name.
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Contact Person: Jodie
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1:00 - 1:45pm: Baking Your Own Bread
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
1:00 - 1:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Baking Your Own Bread
Did you ever want to be able to make homemade bread or rolls? Come and learn how to do it! This class will teach what ingredients and tools are needed for basic bread recipes and why some breads work great at times and at other times fail. Each stage of bread making will be shown and delicious samples will be available!
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “1PM - BREAD” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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2:00 - 2:45pm: Dehydrating Foods (beef jerky, fruits)
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
2:00 - 2:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Dehydrating Foods (beef jerky, fruits)
Your lights flicker and once again the power is out. What will you eat if all that food in your freezer and refrigerator spoils? This class will teach you how to dehydrate different types of foods and how to incorporate those foods into a tasty and healthy diet.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “2PM - DEHYDRATE” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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2:00 - 2:45pm: Coupon Clipping and Smart Grocery Shopping that Save $$$
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
2:00 - 2:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Coupon Clipping and Smart Grocery Shopping that Save $$$
You love the idea of cutting the cost of your grocery bill each month but may not be sure how to significantly save. It is possible to save literally hundreds of dollars a year through using coupons alone! This class will demonstrate smart and easy ways to maximize your family’s budget simply through using coupons and knowing how to shop sales the smart way.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “2PM - COUPON” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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2:00 - 2:45pm: What To Do in the First 72 Hours
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
2:00 - 2:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
What To Do in the First 72 Hours
What will you need to survive the first 72 hours after a disaster strikes? Includes 72 hour kit organization, contents, how and what to use. Family emergency plans.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
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Enter “2PM - 72 HOURS” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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2:00 - 2:45pm: Wellness Skills - Nutrition and Fitness
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
2:00 - 2:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Water - How to Purify and Store It!
Life can get very busy, leaving us little or no time to focus on our own personal wellness. This class will teach you small things that you can do every day that will lead to great changes in your overall health. You will also learn how to assess your personal wellness and how to set realistic goals to improve.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “2PM - WELLNESS” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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2:00 - 2:45pm: Cooking with Beans, Grains and Legumes
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
2:00 - 2:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Cooking with Beans, Grains and Legumes
Rely less on commercially prepared food and supplies as you move toward a simpler life style. Learn how to cook with beans, grains and legumes. Get heart-healthy cholesterol-free recipes, that will no doubt become your family favorites.
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
All
Additional Notes:
Register by filling out the form below!
Enter “2PM - BEANS” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie
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2:00 - 2:45pm: Managing Your Employment Search
Name of Organization:
2010 Second Annual Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Location and Time:
2:00 - 2:45pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1804 Sparkman Drive Northwest
Huntsville, AL 35816
Activity/responsibility:
Managing Your Employment Search
Tools or skills required:
Ages:
Additional Notes:
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Enter “2PM - EMPLOYMENT” for the Event Name.
Download flyer: 2010 Huntsville Disaster and Family Preparedness Fair
Contact Person: Jodie Parker
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