CENTRALIA STAKE RELIEF SOCIETY ANNOUNCES "EVENING OF EXCELLENCE"
  We are excited and delighted to announce a cultural Evening of Excellence sponsored by the
Centralia Stake Relief Society. All Adults 18 years old and above are invited to attend this very
special evening Thursday July 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm.
  Our keynote speaker for this exceptional evening will be the well known author of numerous
books and audio CD's Brad Wilcox. Brad is a Professor of Education at Brigham Young University
and author of several books as well as a popular speaker for the Church. Brother Wilcox grew up
in Provo Utah but lived several years with his family in Ethiopia. He and his wife served as Mission President in Chili and later served as a member of the Sunday School General Board. He and his wife Debi have four children and are Grandparents. Brad loves reading, writing, teaching, peanut M&M's, pepperoni pizza and is trying to learn to love salad.

  Other activities will include presentations of original award winning poetry and musical talent
from the Centralia Stake, including a cultural hall display of various talents contributed by
SISTERS throughout the Centralia Stake. Refreshments will be served.

Announcing: EVENING OF EXCELLENCE TALENT SEARCH
  We invite all Relief Society Sisters age 18 and above to participate by submitting original works
of creativity and art. Items submitted will be judged prior to the event and will later be displayed
in the cultural hall during the "Evening of Excellence."
                            The Theme for entries will be centered on JESUS CHRIST
                        "THE HEALING GIFT AND POWER OF THE ATONEMENT"
  Please submit authentic original works only. The following categories will be judged by an
impartial committee of judges who reside outside of our Centralia Stake.
  We acknowledge that talent exists and is expressed in far more numerous ways than can be
highlighted in one evening. The categories for original works that we encourage for submission
to be showcased for this event are as follows.
POETRY
WRITINGS
ART all types IN ANY MEDIUM
LYRICS WITH MUSIC
MUSIC for Piano, Violin, Cello, Harp, Flute
SEWING
PHOTOGRAPHY
CALLIGRAPHY

  ALL APPROPRIATE ART AND CREATIVE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISPLAYED. In addition
one submission from each category will be highlighted and showcased on the "Award of Excellence"
table. Chosen submissions WHICH QUALIFY FOR "THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE" may be used in the creation of that evening's printed program and may be asked to be performed during that
evenings event. Original Authors and Lyricists may, but need not be the performer, singer or reader.
  We reserve the privilege of holding an audition to assist in acquiring an excellent presenter for your
original musical or vocal number.
  We encourage all Relief Society Sisters and non member Sisters within the Centralia Stake
boundaries to participate. We may accept entries from outside the Centralia Stake boundaries
for display purposes only. Entries from without the Centrlia Stake boundaries will not qualify
for the "Award of Excellence" table. College Students away at college whose primary address
during holidays and breaks resides within the Centralia Stake boundaries will qualify as being
members of the Centralia Stake for this event. All sisters that reach the age of 18 years of age
 by July 20, 2017 may qualify to enter.
  Every effort will be made to return original submissions with the understanding that the
Centralia Washington Stake and/or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints members and
participants are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged entries.
  Instructions for Submissions are as follows:
  To submit original works please use a legal size manila envelope. DO NOT include your name.
On a blank cover sheet please put the name of your WARD, the FIRST LETTER ONLY of your
MAIDEN name and the FIRST FOUR DIGITS of your BIRTH DATE.
For example (Cowlitz Falls R0515) THE LAST DAY FOR ENTRIES WILL BE THURSDAY
JUNE 1, 2017 at 9:00 pm
Please submit your original works to a member of The Centralia Stake Relief Society Presidency.
  We encourage ALL Sisters to participate.
We very much anticipate a wonderful evening of creativity, cultural art and spiritual enrichment.

  Creatively Yours,
Addie Simper Centralia Stake Relief Society President
Sally Montgomery 1st Counselor
BJ Barnes 2nd Counselor
Heidi Simper Secretary

A Message of Thanks from Sallye Johnston

Dear Sisters of the Centralia Stake,
Words cannot alone express my grateful heart for all of
the beautiful notes and the gorgeous silver serving trays.
You are all above and beyond generous with your words,
thoughts and thoughtful gift. I will use them often and
each time I do I will be thinking of each of you!
It has been a pure joy and learning experience to serve
the sisters of the Centralia Stake. I have learned much
through this wonderful opportunity. It has been a pleasure
to get to know so many in the Stake, so many gifted and
talented daughters of God all in our midst.
The Lord gives us many opportunities for growth if we
will trust and say "Yes".
May each of you continue to be blessed as you serve.
My love to each of you dear sisters. I am thankful for each
and every one of you. I love you!
Love, Sallye Johnston