Hello Sisters! Peg, I am 2nd counselor in RS and our focus is VT right now also. I just met with RS president yesterday and felt so inspired. We set some goals for the year and came up with some good ideas for promoting the gospel and work for the dead. Our RS Pres has developed a passion for visiting teaching and I felt so bad for her when we got to VT and we couldn't come up with any ideas. Our little "branch" is in about the same situation as yours Peg. Many single sisters who feel they do not belong and many inactive sisters also. One thing we are focusing on is the new member. The start they get in the church is so very important in keeping them active. It was to me. We are going to start a "Big Sister" program where a sister will be assigned to a new member. This will be in addition to her VT so that the new sister has even more exposure to the church and feels loved. This sister will sit by her in RS, call her on the phone during the week, and just be there for the new sisters interest. I got the idea from a girls school I went to when I was 13 years old. It was a wonderful program and helped people to not only get a jump start, but grow close to another sister. When I was a new member a couple years ago, I was assigned a VT the day I was baptized. I was so excited. She was the most faithful and loyal sister and still is, even though we are in different branches now. She made the difference for me. I love her so much and am eternally grateful for her obedience and dedication to the VT program. She encouraged me and accepted me for who I was.... she was my strength when I didn't have any. Recently we put together a VT conference and sent out over 50 invitations to teachers. Only about 10 showed up. It was so discouraging... but the spirit was strong anyway. And after I heard sisters talking about it and wishing they had gone. So maybe next time they will. We had a young sister come in and teach us stamping. We all made cards for out VT sisters. We served fresh fruit and veggies and muffins. We had a couple of the most faithful sisters share a VT testimony and the pres. gave a shor talk. It was a nice conference. I would like to hear other stories and ideas from you sisters on VT. My president needs help and I feel helpless. Love ya all, Tamara