Here is a list that was put together as a help to those going on a full time mission.
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Mission Call Countdown List
Mission Call comes
Research mission at http://www.ldsmissions.com/us/ or http://mission.net/
Get more info. on the MTC http://www.mtc.byu.edu/
Join http://ldsmissionarymoms.com/ & http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ldsmissionarymoms/
Create a mission binder with sheet protectors & dividers
Make a copy of Mission General Instructions, and put in binder
Make 3 copies of mission call for missionary, and one for binder
Join http://www.dearelder.com/ – Free daily letters MTC & website for Missionaries
Send BYU student status deferment letter to BYU when you know MTC entrance date (if needed)
Have college ward records transferred back to home ward (if needed)
Go to Public Health Office for extra immunizations or get them at MTC
Fill out Missionary Immunization form (make copies)
Get missionary haircut
Get passport & visa photos at Costco (if needed) – 2/$4.99
Get passport (if needed) from local passport office – http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html
Fill out Visa form (if needed)
Make appointment online with DMV http://www.dmv.org/ for license renewal, & get driving record printout
Make appt. for Temple recommend interview with Bishop
Make appt. for Temple recommend interview with Stake Pres.
Prepare a list of names of those who might attend Temple with you
Make appt. with Temple for endowments
Contact bishop about farewell talk date and temple date
Research large purchases such as digital camera, shoes, coat, luggage
Plan purchases from http://www.mrmac.com/ and/or http://www.missionarymall.com or others
Make local store purchases
Go to luggage store or Wal-Mart for luggage tags, airless bags, luggage straps, approved locks, etc.
Get Financial Power of Attorney Form filled out & notarized / Will
Go to bank for parent to become joint member on checking account
Attend Bishop’s interview
Attend Stake President’s interview
Notify family members of Temple date, and time
Call temple to verify # of guests coming
Order CTR Ring in country language (if needed)
Get scriptures, missionary journal & mini hymnbook engraved with name
When passport comes, make copies, mail to Travel dept. & mission president
Make first mission payment to bishop (first day of month entering MTC)
Purchase garments, temple clothes, baptismal clothes (online & 800 also available)
Go to Temple for Endowments
Give favorite scripture & picture to Bishop for plaque
Reduce and laminate Patriarchal blessing & Priesthood line of authority for scriptures
Make mailing labels with MTC address, and home address
Make mini family photo album (laminated?)
Get cash out for MTC
Start packing/use packing list
Travel to MTC