February 2009
Courage to Stand Camporee Newsletter
August 11 - 15, 2009
www.camporee.org

"Now the king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other virgins. So he set a royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti."
Esther 2:178 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

1. REGISTRATION UPDATES

TOP FIVE CONFERENCES REGISTERED: As of February 27, 2009.

TOP THREE UNIONS REGISTERED: As of February 27, 2009.

PRICE INCREASE: Late fees will go into effect March 1st, 2009. The registration fee will increase from $165.00 to $185.00.

2. PRAYER - PETITION & PRAISE

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.

3. DAYTIME PROGRAMMING

DRILL AND DRUM CORP: The sand of time is running out for Pathfinder Clubs to participate in the Drill and Drum Corp portion of the Camporee. Since it takes about 30 minutes per club, we must have everyone pre-register in order for them to have a time slot reserved with the judges. When the time slots are gone... it's too late. Pre-register today! Complete the application form on our website. For more info, contact Joel Hutchins at thsldu@comcast.net.

KNITTING HONOR & OLYMPIC 2010 SCARF MINISTRY: Help is needed to hand knit hundreds of scarves to be distributed by young people during the 2010 Winter Games. Clubs can complete the Knitting honor. Bring your finished scarves to the British Columbia Conference Camp ground for special dedication and shipping for the games. For more info, contact Brian Wahl, British Columbia Conference Pathfinder Director, bcyouthchallenge@gmail.com or call (604) 853-5451 Ext 412.

HONORS REGISTRATION: There is no honor registration prior to the Camporee. However, Pathfinders can register Tuesday morning starting at 9:00 a.m for that afternoon schedule and starting at 5:00 p.m for the next day’s events and activities that require registration. More info: Josue Feliciano, honors coordinator, at josue4pr@gmail.com or call (515) 223-1197 ext 131.

IN-STEP FOR LIFE PRE-CAMPOREE CHALLENGE: All Pathfinder Clubs in the North American Division are challenged to facilitate our InStep for Life campaign. This is a Division-wide Health Ministry Initiative in which your Church, Pathfinder Club, and Community can greatly benefit in. Fill out the application online. More info: Jon Opsahl at Dropsahl@gmail.com or call (951)684-4067.

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.

4. NIGHTTIME PROGRAMMING

THEME SONG UPDATE: The theme song committee has narrowed down the almost 100 songs we received to just 10. Now we need to hear what you think. Be a part of helping us choose a theme song for the 2009 International Pathfinder Camporee. Click here and listen to the songs. Send your comments and preferences to Erin at hannahe@andrews.edu.

NIGHTTIME SPECIAL TALENTS: The deadline for submitting special music or performances for the nighttime programming is March 31, 2009. For more info, contact Erin Hannah at hannahe@andrews.edu.

INVESTITURES: If you are interested in the Master Guide/PLA/PIA Investiture please visit this site and fill in the application.

2009 BIBLE-A- BUCK PROJECT: Bring an English or Spanish 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.

5. FACILITY / CAMPSITE

FOOD AND SUPPLIES PRE-ORDER: Here are some suggestions where you can pre-order online for food and supplies for the Camporee:

FACILITIES INFORMATION: Need to know about RV’s, port-o-lets, campsite, measurements, motor homes, generator usage, dump station, pumping availability, gray/waste water, pets, parking, pay phone phones, shower house and more? Click here.

6. SECURITY / TRANSPORTATION / MEDICAL

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are still looking for more security/transportation volunteers. More info: Ralph Shelton at rshel412@aol.com or call (773) 846-2661 ext 205 or contact Kevin Wilkinson at servant1@newlondonwi.org or call (920) 982-8600. .

7. COMMUNICATION

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.

8. TRAVEL INFORMATION

CAMPOREE AIRPORT SHUTTLES: Everyone is responsible for getting to the Camporee. We are not offering shuttles from the airport or from the bus stations. Please contact the two travel agencies working with us to arrange your transportation.

RV RENTAL: If you need to rent an RV while in Oshkosh; here are some recommendations: Apple Valley Camping in Appleton at (920)757-0676 or Fox Valley RV rental at (920)757-1597. Submitted by Kevin Wilkinson. More RV rental options can be found on our website.

9. RESOURCES

LETTER TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Click here to find a letter that can be presented to Public School administration to inform them of the Camporee and request an excused absent.

COURAGE TO STAND LOGO: If you need to get a high resolution copy of the CTS logo, you can find them in the communication section of the website under marketing on the Camporee website, www.camporee.org. You will find both the logo and flyers available there.

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.

10. INTERNATIONAL UPDATES

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION REPORT: Over 850 international guests have completed registration as of 2/25/09, listed by division:

INTERNATIONAL CLUBS: If your international group would like to be hosted, please register by March 1 or at least email glynisb@andrews.edu with an update on your status. Camp planners need to map out space for all groups, so we need to set up hosting arrangements early March. It also helps us if your group leader emails glynisb@andrews.edu a list of all group members including their gender and whether they’re Pathfinder or staff/adult, so we can find the best host for your specific group dynamic.

NAD HOSTING CLUBS: We’re building a list of Who’s Hosting Who. If your NAD club has been communicating directly with an international group, please email glynisb@andrews.edu a short report listing guest country, group leader name and email, and expected group size. We’ll follow their registration, and make sure you’re listed as their host. Refunds are possible with documentation of visa denial, so please urge them to complete registration by March 1, so we can assign your club the space you’ll need with the guests.

Watch for Who’s Hosting Who in the next newsletter and on our website.
Information for international guests is all online.

11. VOLUNTEER - STAFF

TLT VOLUNTEERS: TLT's WE NEED YOU to help at the CTS Camporee in August. Please go to the TLT area of the web site. For more info, contact Jose Torres and Tony Monenegro at tltvolunteers@camporee.

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.

PARAMEDICS AND NURSES NEEDED: If you are or know of a paramedic or nurse who will be willing to use his/her expertise during the Camporee, please contact Pam Krueger, kregfam@charter.net.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

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.

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: 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.

13. ADVERTISEMENT

ADVENTIST WORLD AVIATION: Pathfinders built an airplane in 1999! Earn a mission aviation patch in 2009! Opportunities for Youth 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.

14. QUIPS & QUOTES

"Joy comes not from what we have but from what we are." - C.H. Spurgeon.

15. CTS CORPORATE SPONSORS

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

16. CORRECTIONS

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2009 International Camporee - Courage To Stand - Oshkosh, Wisconsin