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January 2008
Courage to Stand Camporee Newsletter
August 11 - 15, 2009
www.camporee.org
"And the king gave a great banquet, Esther's banquet, for all his nobles and officials. He proclaimed a holiday throughout the provinces and distributed gifts with royal liberality."
Esther 2:18 NIV
This issue:
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. Advertisements
14. Quips & Quotes
15. CTS Corporate Sponsors
16. Corrections
TOP FIVE CONFERENCES REGISTERED: As of January 28, 2009.
| 1. Texas Conference | 1065 |
| 2. Georgia-Cumberland Conference | 794 |
| 3. Ontario Conference | 741 |
| 4. Northern California Conference | 604 |
| 5. Potomac Conference | 557 |
TOP THREE UNIONS REGISTERED: As of January 28, 2009.
| 1. Southern Union Conference | 2113 |
| 2. Pacific Union Conference | 1941 |
| 3. Columbia Union Conference | 1692 |
TOP THREE PATHFINDER CLUBS REGISTERED: As of January 28, 2009.
| 1. Bettsville Broncos from the Potomac Conference | 125 |
| 2. Maharlika Club of Mount Zion from the Ontario Conference | 109 |
| 3. McDonald Road Pathfinders from the Georgia-Cumberland Conference | 95 |
To see all the conferences who have registered, please visit our website.
10,000 PLUS CTS REGISTRATION: The CTS organizers received a great Christmas gift from God. On December 24, 2008, we hit 10,000 plus Pathfinders registered.
INTERNATIONAL PATHFINDERS: According to the CTS website, over 3,000 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. Only the first 2,000 international guests to purchase a registration ticket will be accepted.
SAILBOAT ACTIVITY: Offsite activity, sailing out of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh. If you have sailboat and will like to participate of this event, contact Charlie Thompson at cpbhk@yahoo.com or call (317) 385-9484. Event sponsored by the Indiana Conference.
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.
2009 BIBLE-A- BUCK PROJECT: Bring an English Bible and a dollar bill to cover shipping cost to help share the gospel to someone in another country. At the 2004 FOF Camporee, we collected 32,000 Bibles (18,000 dollars in shipping). For more info, click here.
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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.
FLYING TO CAMPOREE: If your Club/Conference plans to fly to the Camporee, here are the closest airports:
| • Appleton, WI Airport - about 30 minutes from Camporee | www.atwairport.com |
| • Green Bay, WI Airport – about 60 minutes from Camporee | www.greenbayairport.org |
| • Milwaukee, WI Airport – about 1 ½ hours from Camporee | www.mitchellairport.com |
| • Madison, WI Airport – about 2 hours from Camporee | www.msnairport.com |
| • Chicago O’Hare Airport – about 2 ¾ hours from Camporee | www.ohare.com |
| • Chicago Midway Airport – about 3 hours from Camporee | www.chicago-mdw.com |
FUNDRAISING IDEA: Turn your inactive cell phones into fast-cash for your club. For more info click here or call (800) 248-5360. You can also visit the CTS website for more ideas.
COUNTRIES REGISTERED: We have registered pathfinders coming from Rwanda, Germany, Bahamas, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, The Netherlands and United Kingdom, to name a few!
HOST CLUBS NEEDED: Could your club host a few international guests? Host clubs provide meals and tents - and gain wonderful new friends! If you're a small group, host 2-5. Larger clubs are hosting 10-40 guests. If you've already registered, but did not fill in the hosting option, email glynisb@andrews.edu how many guests you can host. If you have not yet registered, fill in YES to host, and the number you're welcoming. We need hosts for about 1,000 more guests. Please do this by February 15, so space allocations can be made in March that include space for your guests.
INTERNATIONAL GUESTS - EMAIL IF YOU NEED TO BE HOSTED: Please email glynisb@andrews.edu if your international group would like to be hosted. This information was often left out on the registration forms. Host clubs provide tents and meals. International guests get themselves to Camporee with their personal items including bedding (eg. sleeping bag and mat). If we do NOT hear from you by February 15, 2009, we will assume you will be arranging your own accommodation and meals while at Camporee. If you would like to camp independently, we still need to hear from you; to be sure you are allocated camping space.
COMPLETE REGISTRATION BEFORE MARCH 1: In March, the camp layout will be made. If you haven't completed registration yet, please do so before the March 1 deadline. We want to be sure your group is allocated their fair share of space.
AVIATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Interested in Aviation? The Model Aviation Activity needs you! If you are interested in being a Ground School Instructor, Flight Line Instructor, Flight Equipment Maintenance Personnel, Safety Office or Instructional Material Coordinator, contact Kenneth Neal at kenmorganneal@aol.com.
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 TICKET MAILING: Have you been wondering when your tickets will arrive? We will be mailing them out after registration closes, during the month of April.
DAY PASSES CLARIFICATION: Day passes cannot be used for more than one day. They are for one single day use. To purchase them, go through our registration process.
NEW HONOR: GOLD PROSPECTING: Joe Lee, Roseville Pathfinder club director from Northern California, has turned his hobby into an honor. He plants to help 2,000 Pathfinders earn the honor at the Courage to Stand International Camporee 2009. To read full article, click here.
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 to come to the walkaround on April 28, 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.
ADVENTIST WORLD AVIATION: Pathfinders built an airplane in 1999! Earn a mission aviation patch in 2009! Opportunities for Youth in Missionary Aviation:
- Work on the only youth-sponsored missionary plane in history!
- Go on short-term mission trips!
- Complete missionary aviation courses at the Courage to Stand Camporee; earn a special patch and certificate in missionary aviation!
W2 PRODUCTIONS: Don’t forget to order your trading pins. Any orders placed before April 1, 2009 receives a special discount. We design pins, banners and T-shirts. More info: Wimberly Wolfe at wwolfe@cfl.rr.com or call 407-509-4772. For the full advertisement, click here.
"I’ve learned that love is a great investment. No matter whom you give it to, it returns great dividends." - Unknown.
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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