March 2004
FOF Camporee Newsletter
Greetings (dcpamperedcheflady@yahoo.com),
We've been so busy working on gettings registrations tabulated and entered into our database that we did not publish a February issue of this newsletter. As a result, several things are new on our website or in the FOF news, so please take a few minutes to read about it below.
This Issue:
1. Registration Updates
2. Daytime Activities/Special Events
3. Nighttime Programming
4. Facility/Campsite
5. Security/Transportation
6. Communication/Miscellaneous
7. Travel Information
8. International Updates
9. Volunteer FOF Staff
10. FOF Meetings1. REGISTRATION UPDATES
REGISTRATION INFO: The FOF Registration team requests that North American Division delegates be patience as we are working diligently to get your tickets to you. We have given processing priority to our international guests, as they need to get their visas. It is taking us about 8 weeks from the date you mailed or faxed your application to process it. You will only be charged once we process your application. As of April 1, 2004 we have begun processing applications received in February.
REGISTRATION NUMBERS: To find out how many Pathfinder registrations have been processed from your Conference, Union, or Division go to www.camporee.org/html/registration_index.htm.
DAY PASSES? NAD Day Passes cost $ 35 per day/per person. A Day Pass gives access to all activities and programming offered that day. But it does not include camping privileges. Use a regular NAD registration form to purchase Day Passes. Write DAY PASSES on the application. For a registration form go to www.camporee.org then Forms/Reports then NAD Registration Form.
WE ARE JUST NOW PROCESSING REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY. Registrations are processed in the order of arrival. We have 30,000 pathfinders coming, but not every registration has been processed yet.
Pathfinders
Staff
Staff Children
Day Passes
Total Registered
NAD
11,790
8,268
738
49
20,845
International
1,222
1,453
64
0
2,739
Total
12,370
9,264
746
49
23,589
2. DAYTIME ACTIVITIES/SPECIAL EVENTS
CAVERS/ SPELUNKERS: If you would like to pre-register for Day trips while at FOF Camporee or if you have the advanced caving honor contact the caving Director Douglas L. Love dlove@umuc.edu.
PATHFINDER MUSEUM: The LARGEST (over 20,000 square feet) memorabilia of the history of SDA Youth will be displayed in Building B at FOF Camporee. Sign up your club or unit on August 10 for tours of the museum and a wonderful experience of SDA history. More info: docplata@aol.com
KITE MAKING HONOR: Ronald Norton is in need of a sponsor (i.e. a Conference) for the Kite Making Honor he plans to teach at the upcoming Camporee. More info: Ronald Norton rnorton@andrews.edu or 269-471-3380.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS: Volunteer for one of many 1/2 day Community Service Projects while at Camporee. There are currently over 13 projects to choose from! More info: Joe Watts jwatts@txsda.org and
www.camporee.org/html/daytime_communitysrvc_index.htm. Over 3,000 Pathfinders will serve the community each day.
BAPTISM REQUEST, INVESTITURE REQUEST, & STAFF RECOGNITION FORMS:
Baptism Request, Investiture Request Forms & Staff Recognition Forms are all currently available on our web site for those who wish to make a special memory at the Camporee.
Baptism Request: www.camporee.org/pdf/forms_baptism_reservation.pdfInvestiture Request: www.camporee.org/pdf/forms_investiture.pdf
Staff Recognition: www.camporee.org/pdf/forms_staff_recognition.pdf
DRILL & DRUM CORP COMPETITION INFORMATION:
Fact Sheets, Required Commands, Registration applications, Judging registrations and much more are NOW available at:
www.camporee.org/html/daytime_onsite_drill_facts.htm or www.camporee.org then Activities/Events tab, then Daytime Activities.
ONSITE PARADE: All NAD Unions will be on parade Wednesday through Sabbath with the non-NAD (International) clubs included on Sabbath afternoon. There will be about 2,000 each day in the parade. Visit www.camporee.org then Activities/Events, then Daytime Activities or www.camporee.org/html/daytime_onsite_parade_schedule.htm or check with your conference Pathfinder Director and Union Coordinator. Daily onsite parades always begin at 4:45 pm at the flagpoles.
CPR/FIRST AID CLASSES: Pre-register before August 1, 2004 for $ 6.00 per class. On site registration will be $7.00 per class but with space limited to 150 people per day. Each individual who passes will receive Red Cross Certification for CPR and First Aid. To pre-register send a money order (no personal checks please) made out to: Mark E. Hughes, 2530 Dick St., Niles, MI 49120. Please email your name, phone number, and the date you want to participate to MHughes76@hotmail.com. Pre-registration will help us get the right amount of equipment for the courses. More info: Mark Hughes (269) 684-0216. CPR will be from Tuesday Friday and anyone 10 years old or above can be part of the classes.
YOUNG EAGLES: Have you ever wondered what its like to fly? Become a Young Eagle and experience the thrill of flying! You will have the chance to actually fly in an airplane, learn about the plane and cockpit, and fly over the FOF/EAA campgrounds.
Who is Eligible to take advantage of this FREE activity?
· If you are a Pathfinder and have never flown in any type of plane before January 31, 2004, and you are registered for the Faith On Fire Camporee - YOU qualify.
· Space is limited so submit your registration form ASAP.
DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2004
· Ages 8-17
Registration applications will be accepted on a first-received basis until all flight slots are filled. More info: Denny Grady 540-886-0771 or dennyg@pcsda.org or Carol Anderson (540) 886-0771 carola@pcsda.org. Also visit www.youngeagles.com.
ROCKS AND MINERALS HONOR: The Oregon Conference is teaching the Rocks and Minerals Honor at the Camporee. We need about 12 clubs to bring rocks. We will need about 1000 rocks of each type that are 1-2. Rocks should be unique to their state or country. Clubs who bring rocks will get first priority on getting a unique collection. At the 1999 DTP Camporee, clubs brought marble from Colorado, garnets from Idaho, granite from Vermont, pink Quartz from New Mexico and caymanite from Grand Cayman. 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 with your name, club, address, email, or phone and rock type.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD: We will be attempting TWO world records and YOUR help is needed for both:
1. Largest Game of Leap Frog
On September 19, 2003, 849 people set a world record by playing the largest game of leap frog for 5 minutes in Derbyshire, UK.
On Thursday morning, August 12, we will attempt to break this record. Because it is harder to jump taller people, this event will be open only to Junior Pathfinders but staff and teens are urgently needed to cheer us on and watch history being made!
2. Most Teeth Brushed
Coincidentally, the very next day, on September 20, 2003, 10,240 students broke a world record by simultaneously brushing their teeth for 60 seconds in Guandong, China.
On Thursday evening, August 12, just before the evening program, everyone is invited to join us as we attempt to break this record.
Watch for more details and the specific rules for these two exciting events, to be posted soon at www.camporee.org
Note: We believe that the records set are accurate as of the date of this publication but could possibly be broken before our event. Source: Guinness Book of World Records.
SCRAPBOOKING HONOR: Sports! Music! Pets! Friends! Bring 25-50 pictures of you, your friends, and your family doing fun stuff and have more fun making a scrapbook. More info: Betty Scherencel (616) 837-8973 after 5:30 pm Eastern Time or 5875 Beaver Creek Dr., Coopersville, MI 49404.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION DAY TRIPS: These trips are organized as a service for the FOF Camporee, but are not sponsored by the FOF Camporee. An extra fee applies for each activity. These trips will leave from the FOF Camporee Campus on a regular basis throughout the day. An independent travel agency organizes these trips. All questions and registration issues related to these extra trips should be directed to that organization. More info: www.camporee.org/html/daytime_offsite_activities.htm#3
3. NIGHTTIME PROGRAMMING
THEME SONG: Would you like to learn the theme song BEFORE you get to Camporee? You can! Download the sheet music OR the audio MP3 file at www.camporee.org/html/nighttime_index.htm#song
100,000 BIBLES -- Each Pathfinder is encouraged to bring 1 Bible and 1 dollar (for shipping and handling) to each of the 5 evening programs. Joseph helped Egypt prepare for a physical famine, lets help those who are starving for the word of God!
http://www.camporee.org/html/common_question_project_word.htm4. FACILITY/CAMPSITE
CAMPSITE / FACILITIES INFORMATION: Need to know about RVs, port-o-lets, campsite measurements, motor homes, generator usage, dump station, pumping availability, gray/waste water, pets, stakes, parking, pay phones, shower houses? Visit http://www.camporee.org/pdf/facilities_information.pdf
5. SECURITY/TRANSPORTATION
BRING A MEDICAL RELEASE FORM: Each Pathfinder should have in their possession a medical release form in case they are treated at a local hospital or FOF Medical Staff.
6. COMMUNICATION/MISCELLANEOUS
WHAT CLUB HAS TRAVELED THE FURTHEST INTERNATIONALLY? What club has traveled the furthest in North America? What club has done a really cool fundraising project? What's the most interesting way a club has used to get to Faith on Fire Camporee? Who is the oldest Pathfinder coming to Camporee? More info: George Johnson, Public Media Coordinator George.Johnson@nad.adventist.org
WANT TO MAKE MONEY WHILE AT CAMPOREE? Dan Burdy is looking for Teen pathfinders or older that are willing to work at food booths for preferably 4 hour blocks at $5 per hour. More info: DanBurdy@aol.com
ATLANTIC UNION: This union in the Northeast of the U.S. has created both a Union souvenir T-shirt and a lapel pin. WOW! More info: Bill Wood (978) 368-8333 or wwood@atlanticunion.org. Source: NY Conference 2/3/04 Newsletter
RIDE BICYCLES TO FOF: Carolina Conference will once again have a group of Pathfinders riding bicycles from North Carolina to Oshkosh, Wisconsin just like at the 1999 DTP Camporee. If you wish to join the ride from July 27- August 10, 2004, contact Stanley Knight, Conference Pathfinder Director (704) 596-3200.
FUND RAISER: Raleigh North Carolina finished their cake decorating honor and auctioned cakes for over $500 to attend the FOF Camporee. More info: Carolina Conference (704) 596-3200.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER especially if its about the soon coming FOF Camporee. Don't let yourself, your staff, or your parents be in the dark about any of the events surrounding the Camporee. Sign up and sign them up for the FREE FOF e-mail newsletter. More info: www.camporee.org/subscribe.htm
HAS YOUR E-MAIL NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRED? If you used to receive our online newsletter, but haven't received one this month, it may be because your email address has changed, or that you email box was full when we tried to send the monthly newsletter. We also recently upgraded our newsletter program and in the process, several hundred email addresses were lost. If you would like to resubscribe, PLEASE do at www.camporee.org/subscribe.htm.
GREEN NAD UNIFORMS: Dont toss them! Collect them and bring them to FOF Camporee to be shipped around the world to help international clubs grow Pathfinder ministry in their communities. Watch for more info in April or May.
BANKING OPTIONS: There are 3 banks near the campgrounds in Oshkosh. U.S. Bank, National Bank and Anchor Bank. U.S. Bank (920) 424-4310 and Anchor Bank (920) 236-3884. Source: DanBurdy@aol.com, Food and Beverage Concessionaire
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Golden Harvest www.goldenharvestfruit.com
· Provide FREE Orange Juice
· Sponsor Daily Onsite and Offsite Parades
· Air Show
Worthington Kellogg www.kelloggs.com
· Sponsor Morning Fun Runs
· NASCAR simulator activity
· Staff lanyards
· Fun Run giveaways
Adventist Risk Management www.adventistrisk.org
· Sponsor a Safety Activity with souvenir patch
Review & Herald www.reviewandherald.org
· Sponsor spiritual heroes on main stage
· Sponsor the E-mail and business center
· Provide Guide and Insight Magazine FOF Camporee advertising
Lake Union Conference www.luc.adventist.org
· Sponsor VIP/Hospitality Center
· Prayer Stations
· SDA Media Services
ADRA Adventist Relief Agency www.adra.org
· Art Activity
· Community Service activity
Hinsdale Hospital www.hinsdalehospital.com
· Sponsor Medical supplies
· Teens plus activities
· Provide Medical staff leadership
· Staff Photo IDs
Kettering Medical Center www.ketteringmedicalcenter.com· Guinness Book of World Records activity
· Water Ski show
Andrews University Center for Youth Evangelism www.AdventistYouth.org
· Inflatable Activities
· Spanish Translation
· Daily Newspaper
7. TRAVEL INFORMATION
GREAT TRAVEL OR CLUB DEVOTIONAL RESOURCE: Your Story Hour is making their stories of Joseph on CD or Cassette available to Pathfinders at a special 30% discount. The Joseph album contains 7 dramatized stories on the life of Joseph. Also available is the brand new Adventure activity packet, which is keyed to the stories. Regular price is $21.50. From now through the Faith On Fire Camporee the Joseph album is only $15.00 ea. (Optional Adventure packet with color stickers is $3.00.) More nfo: Your Story Hour (800) 987-7879 or www.yourstoryhour.org.
TENTS AVAILABLE: 30 pop up tent campers available at Van Boxtel RV Super Mart in Greenbay, Wisconsin. More info: rentatent@vanboxtel.com or (920) 497-6476 or (800) 474-3673. Source: Ron Stretter
FOF OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENCY: Newarc Travel Service www.adventisttravel.com or (800) 878.6392.
8. INTERNATIONAL UPDATES
NEWS FLASH: FOF NEEDS HOST CLUBS FOR MEALS ONLY! The FOF International Department would like to thank the many NAD Pathfinder Clubs that have willingly volunteered to host International gusests during the Camporee. Hosting an International Club involves providing food and tent housing for your guests from the evening of August 9 until the evening of August 14. However, we are excited that some clubs are now volunteering to provide meals only for our International guests. We thank you for your contribution and encourage other clubs to think about feeding a small international group during the Camporee. More info: Philip Baptiste, International Host Club Coordinator pastorphilip@yahoo.com or (269) 471-8385 or (800) YOUTH.2.U.
TICKETS: All 2,000 available International tickets were sold out as of Midnight, March 15, 2004, Eastern Standard Time.
CENTRAL BRAZIL: Director Lins Alves de Miranda and his Brazilian club need a host club willing to provide tent and food for their 21 pathfinders. More info: Philip Baptiste pastorphilip@yahoo.com or (800) YOUTH.2.U or (269) 471-8385.
9. VOLUNTEER FOF STAFF
For all volunteer info please contact Phillip Baptiste, FOF Volunteer Staff Assistant Coordinator pastorphilip@yahoo.com or (800) YOUTH.2.U or (269) 471-8385 or fill out a volunteer staff form by going to www.camporee.org.
COMMUNICATION TEAM: The communication team needs volunteers for Information Booths. Come help us run our city of 30,000 Pathfinders!
10. FOF MEETINGS
DOWNLINE DIRECTORS & ASSOCIATES
· Monday, May 3, 2004 8:00 am 5:00 pm Face-to-Face Oshkosh, Wisconsin
· Tuesday, May 4, 2004 8:00 am 5:00 pm Face-to-Face Oshkosh, Wisconsin
· Tuesday, Jun 1, 2004 4 pm EST. Conference call
· Tuesday, Jul 6, 2004 4 pm EST. Conference call
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
· Tuesday, May 18, 2004 4:00 pm EST. Conference call
More info: Vern Byrd 104474.1741@compuserve.com or Tatiana Meharry cfye@andrews.edu or (800) YOUTH.2.U.
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