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March 2009
Courage to Stand Camporee Newsletter
August 11 - 15, 2009
www.camporee.org
"But Mordecai found out about the plot and told Queen Esther, who in turn reported it to the king, giving credit to Mordecai."
Esther 2:22 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 March 27, 2009.
| 1. Texas Conference | 2755 |
| 2. Northeastern Conference | 1753 |
| 3. Georgia-Cumberland Conference | 1500 |
| 4. Southern California Conference | 1320 |
| 5. Florida Conference | 1295 |
TOP THREE UNIONS REGISTERED: As of March 27, 2009.
| 1. Southern Union Conference | 5394 |
| 2. Columbia Union Conference | 4203 |
| 3. Southwestern Union Conference | 4043 |
To see all the conferences who have registered, please visit our website.
END OF REGISTRATION: Registration for North American Division ends April 15, 2009, or when the NAD ticket total reaches 32,000, whichever happens first.
INTERNATIONAL PATHFINDERS: Pray for international Pathfinders 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. International registration deadline is May 1st, 2009.
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. The deadline has been extended to May 29. Complete the application form on our website. For more info, contact Joel Hutchins at thsldu@comcast.net or call (301) 802-4326.
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.
SPECIAL EVENT - DAILY PARADE: 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.
DRUM CORPS: If you would be interested in taking part in the nighttime core as part of the CTS Drum core, contact Erin Hannah at hannahe@andrews.edu by April 10, 2009.
THEME SONG UPDATE: With all the votes, the theme song committee has narrowed down the theme song choices to just two. You only have seven days to vote for your favorite one! The voting closes April 10th, 2009. Click here and listen to the songs. Send your vote to Erin at hannahe@andrews.edu. Once the song is selected, it will made available online for a free download before the Camporee.
NIGHTTIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in the final stages of locking in all personnel and are in need of 50 extra volunteers. Volunteer opportunities range from sign language, security, lighting crew and many more. If you are interested, sign up as soon as possible. More info on how to volunteer: Lindsey Shotwell or Erin Mclean at volunteers@camporee.org or call (269) 471-8386.
INVESTITURES: If you are interested in the Master Guide/PLA/PIA Investiture please visit this site and fill in the application. A special souvenir pin will be offered only at the International Camporee. More info: Jonathan Tejel, GC Pathfinder director at tejelj@gc.adventist.org or call (240) 515-4622.
2009 BIBLE-&-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.
SEATING: We recommend you bring a chair to best experience the nighttime programming.
ICE: Blocked and crushed ice will be available at the Big Red Barn starting Monday August 10th at noon. Be sure to bring a “little red wagon” to hall the bags of ice back to your campground.
- Crushed ice: 7lb bag for $2.50 US; 20 lb bag for $5.00 US.
- Block ice: 11 lb for $5.50 US.
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
PORTABLE X-RAY MACHINE: We would like to thank Steve Nelson for offering an x-ray machine to be used during the Camporee free of charge. We thank him for his kindness and desire to help.
SECURITY 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. .
MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you are or know of a paramedic, nurse or other medical staff who will be willing to use his/her expertise during the Camporee, please contact Pam Krueger at kregfam@charter.net.
COURAGE TO STAND LOGO: If you need to get a high resolution copy of the CTS logo, please click here. You will find our logo and flyers available there. The logo is free.
CTS NEWSPAPER IDEAS: If you have any ideas or stories you will like to see in our daily CTS newspaper at the Camporee, contact Keri Suarez or Pat Sangler at pr@andrews.edu.
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.
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.
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.
NAD HOSTING CLUBS: If you are planning to host international guests, check that your club name is listed on Who's Hosting Who. If it’s not there, please email international@camporee.org right away. We want to allocate your club space enough to include your guests. Thanks for helping us keep this online report complete and accurate. More info: Glynis Bradfield at glynisb@andrews.edu.
VISA APPLICATIONS: As each international guest is fully responsible for their own travel, no letters of invitation are provided. Once registration is confirmed by email, you may request a letter of confirmation on Camporee letterhead be emailed to you. This can be printed to show with your USA visa application. AND NEW! We’ve created a letter providing background information about Pathfindering, the Adventist church, and this event. You may wish to download, print, and present this with your visa application.
CAMPOREE SITE ADDRESS: Here’s the Camporee location, for visa applications: 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902 USA.
INTERNATIONAL LEADERS: All international group leaders are invited to a lunch reception on Tuesday, August 11, at 11:00 a.m., in the EEA Museum (downstairs section). Please RSVP by email to international@camporee.org by May 15, 2009, if you are a division, union, conference youth leader or club/group leader and plan to attend this reception and information meeting.
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Are you looking for a way to get involved at the 2009 International Camporee? There are volunteers needed in the areas of aviation activities, disc golf and puppet training workshops (Rocky Mountain Conference only). Please view our listings online. For more info, contact Latoya Wolfe at wolfel@andrews.edu or call (269)471-8353.
LOCKS OF LOVE VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Locks of love is a non-profit organization that cuts long hair to make wigs for cancer patients. If you are or know of a beautician/barber who would like to use their skills for this great cause, contact Latoya Wolfe at wolfel@andrews.edu or call (269)471-8353.
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.
ADVENTIST RODDERS CLUB: This Adventist car club is asking for its member to bring classic and antique cars to join the daily CTS parades. More info: Donn Leiske at adventistroddersclub@gmail.com.
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.
EAA CAMPGROUND TOUR: Everyone is welcome to come on Tuesday, April 28, to come to Oshkosh and receive a personal tour of the EAA/CTS campground and meet the CTS Leadership Team. For free lunch and supper, please RSVP to Rebecca Cross by April 7. For more info, click here.
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. [Paid advertisement]
BUSBABY BUSES: BusBaby will get you the right bus, at the right price, in the right palce—Coast to Coast—across America. On your next trip, baby yourself with BusBaby. [Paid advertisement]
GRIGGS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY: As a global SDA educational institution, the mission of Griggs University & International Academy is to provide educationally sound, values-based, guided independent study and distance education programs that build a foundation for service to God, church, and society. More info: www.griggs.edu or call (800) 782-4769. For the full advertisement, click here. [Paid advertisement]
PATHFINDER SHIRTS: Pathfinder Shirts has Courage to Stand T-shirts available now with club names for just $8.00. More info: www.pathfindershirts.com. [Paid advertisement]
CTS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT SIZES AND RATES:
| SIZE | 1 DAY RATE | 5 DAY RATE |
| Full Page | $1000.00 | $2500.00 |
| Half page (horizontal) | $500.00 | $1300.00 |
| Half-page (vertical) | $500.00 | $1300.00 |
| Quarter page (horizontal) | $250.00 | $700.00 |
| Quarter page (vertical) | $250.00 | $700.00 |
| Eighth page | $140.00 | $500.00 |
| Personal Ads | $1.75/word |
Ads bought in the CTS Newspaper will run in our daily issue, package prices are available upon request. Ads will be placed on the CTS website after the Camporee. For more info, click here.
"He loved us not because we’re lovable, but because He is love." - C.S. Lewis.
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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