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December 2008
Courage to Stand Camporee Newsletter
August 11 - 15, 2009
www.camporee.org
"When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter."
Esther 5:2 NIV
This issue:
* Special Note: Courage to Stand Director
1. Registration Updates
2. Prayer - Petition & Praise
3. Daytime Programming
4. Nighttime Programming
5. Facility/Campsite
6. Security/Transportation/Medical
7. Communication
8. Travel Information
9. Resources
10. International Updates
11. Volunteer - CTS Staff
12. Miscellaneous
13. Quips & Quotes
14. CTS Corporate Sponsors
“In this season of giving and receiving, no doubt the greatest gift of all is the gift of Christ from Heaven. I believe one of the greatest gifts we can give our youth is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend an International Pathfinder Camporee. Count on my prayers to support your leadership to encourage our young people to have the Courage to Stand for their best friend Jesus.” – Ron Whitehead
TOP FIVE CONFERENCES REGISTERED: As of December 18, 2008.
| 1. Texas Conference | 662 |
| 2. Ontario Conference | 586 |
| 3. Northern California Conference | 529 |
| 4. Georgia-Cumberland Conference | 436 |
| 5. Michigan Conference | 405 |
TOP THREE UNIONS REGISTERED: As of December 18, 2008.
| 1. Pacific Union Conference | 1543 |
| 2. Southern Union Conference | 1324 |
| 3. Lake Union Conference | 1144 |
To see all the conferences who have registered, please visit our website.
PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE TRADEGY: Four Pacific Union College (PUC) students died in a car accident late Saturday night, November 15. Click here to visit the PUC memorial website.
INTERNATIONAL PATHFINDERS: Many international Pathfinders are planning to come to the CTS Camporee. We ask for your prayers as they deal with visa issues, accommodations and financial plans.
STEPHEN BAKER: He is a student missionary and Pathfinder who will be coming back for the CTS camporee to invest his girlfriend as a Master Guide.
SPECIAL EVENT: Antique/classic cars needed for the daily 4:00 p.m parades. More info: Denny Grady at dennyg@pcsda.org or call (540) 886-0771.
ROCKS AND MINERALS HONOR: The Oregon Conference is teaching the Rocks and Minerals Honor for the third time in a row! They need 12 clubs to bring rocks from their state or country to CTS. Clubs will need to bring 1000 rocks of one type that are 1-2" in size. Clubs who bring rocks will get first priority on getting a unique rock collection. Please do not bring rocks without contacting: Rod Bardell, Pathfinder Coordinator, 38887 Mt. Home Dr., Lebanon, OR 97355 or rodanntreesrus@iinet.com. Send a postcard or email with your name, club, address and rock type.
PRAYER TAGGING FINANCE SPONSORSHIP NEEDED: This is an event meant to create a spiritual atmosphere as people pray for one another during the Camporee. 3,000 cards are needed, a $500 sponsorship, for everyone at the Camporee to have chance to be pray and be prayed for. Contact Anthony Whitlow, antlow777@yahoo.com or call (315)345-9282.
FRIDAY GOLF TOURNAMENT: This event will be held at the Lakeshore Municipal Golf course with a 7:30 am Shotgun start. The cost is $48.00 which includes the green fee, cart, and a light continental breakfast. Prizes will be given for closest to the pin, longest drive and flight.
SABBATH MORNING INVESTITURE: Souvenir Master Guide/PLA/PIA pins are being made just for the CTS Camporee. To register for this special investiture, please visit the website and fill in the application.
PRAISE TEAM: We are seeking high-quality, talented musicians including vocalists, instrumentalists, choir and ensembles to participate in the nightly Praise and Worship service. Deadline for all applications is January 5th, 2009. More info: Visit our website or contact Pedro Perez at pepflp@hotmail.com.
GRAY WATER: Bring a red wagon to haul your gray water to the recycling collection tanks.
6. SECURITY / TRANSPORTATION / MEDICAL
GOLF CARTS: Only carts rented through CTS Camporee will be permitted on the CTS Campground. Conferences/Unions/Divisions can rent carts for their Pathfinder groups. Carts will be available Monday, August 10 at noon until Sunday, August 16 at 8:00 am. The rental cost for each golf carts is $255.00 dollars. Conference Pathfinder/Youth Departments can reserve a cart by clicking here.
GPS RENTAL: If you are interested in renting a GPS for the Camporee, please consider the following websites: www.phonerentalusa.com/english/gps_rental.asp and www.gpsplanet.com.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMPOREE: If you need detailed directions to the Camporee or the exact address of the Camporee site, please visit www.camporee.org/travel.
TRAVEL AGENCY: For assistance with any travel arrangements to the CTS International Camporee, you can call Classic Travel at: (805) 585-0090, or email: travel@classictravel.net.
FUNDRAISING SAMPLE LETTER: Looking for a fundraising idea? To view a sample fundraising letter that can be used by your Pathfinder club, visit our website.
HOST CLUBS NEEDED: We need hosts for 1,000 more international guests. NAD host clubs provide tents and food. Contact us if your club can host a club and did not choose this option when you registered online, or you need to update your offer. More info: email Glynis Bradfield at glynisb@andrews.edu.
OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE GUEST HOSTING: Several Oklahoma clubs will be hosting groups from South Africa, Romania and South Korea. Thanks Oklahoma Conference!
RESPIRATORY SPECIALIST NEEDED: If you are or know of a respiratory specialist who would be willing to use his/her expertise during the Camporee, please contact Ron Whitehead, pastorron@andrews.edu.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Are you looking for a way to get involved at the 2009 International Camporee? Consider sponsoring an onsite activity. Please view our listings online.
MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking a volunteer coordinator for inflatable activities and an athletic individual to coordinate our 3 on 3 basketball tournament. More info: Latoya Wolfe at wolfel@andrews.edu or call (269)471-8353.
CTS COMMITTEE MEETING: The CTS Committee Meetings will be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina following the NAD Ministry Convention on January 22, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Dunes Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel. These meetings are open for everyone to attend. More info: email cye@andrews.edu or call (800) YOUTH-2U.
KENNELS AND SUITES FOR DOGS AROUND OSHKOSH: If you need accommodations for your dog while in Oshkosh, please contact Curve Crest Kennels at (920)589-1119. They are 10 minutes away from the Camporee site and offer kennels and suites to accommodate dogs. Submitted by Sheila Beaudoin, Camporee participant.
EAA CAMPGROUND TOUR: Event will be held April 28-29, 2009. Everyone is welcome, but each is responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. More info: Email Ron Whitehead at pastorron@andrews.edu.
FOOD CONCESSION VENDORS: Vendors are urgently needed. There is still plenty of space left. This is a great way to raise money for your Pathfinder Club. To find out more information, contact Dan Burtnett, Coordinator, by phone (574)315-4191 or at campfoodvending@aol.com. You can also visit our website.
CONCESSION & EXHIBITORS: At the 2004 Faith on Fire Camporee, all 40,000 square feet in the concession/exhibit building was gone 6 months before the first day of the Camporee. So we encourage everyone to contact us as soon as possible before space is sold out. More info: Wanda Poole, Coordinator at 269-876-7055 or exhibitor@camporee.org.
"I tell you and you forget. I show you and you remember. I involve you and you understand." - Eric Butterworth.
Andrews University (www.andrews.edu) - 3 Camporees
Adventist Risk Management (www.adventistrisk.org) - 5 Camporees
Lake Union Conference (http://lkuc.netadventist.org) - 3 Camporees
Union College (www.ucollege.edu) - 1st Camporee
Worthington Kellogg's (www.kelloggs.com) - 3 Camporees
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