Special Volunteer Issue
Courage to Stand Camporee Newsletter
August 11 - 15, 2009
www.adventistyouth.org
Introduction
This update is a special-edition newsletter that includes information only about our progress and needs in the area of volunteering. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the volunteer coordinators Erin and Lindsey at volunteers@camporee.org. To apply for a volunteer ticket, fill out the form at this link: http://www.adventistyouth.org/cts/download/ctsvolunteer.pdf
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
CTS TICKET MAILING: The e-tickets have been sent to all registered emails. Please check your emails to make sure you have received them. Another way to print out the e-ticket is to log in into camporee account, click on "ticket transfer" and then "e-ticket". This takes you the same print out that should have received by email. You will need to print out the e-ticket (similar to an airplane ticket) and bring it with you to the Registration Building at Camporee. More info, email admin@camporee.org or call the Center for Youth Evangelism at (800) 968-8428 or (269) 471-8380.
REGISTRATION AT THE CAMPOREE: When you arrive at the camporee camp site, please follow the directions below to register your club.
- BEFORE noon on Tuesday, August 11:
Move into your campsite first and send ONE adult to the registration building. This person will need to bring the following:- Printed e-ticket
- A photo ID
- Number of Pathfinders ages 13-17 in the club (for teen wristbands)
- Number of volunteers in the club (for volunteer registration)
- AFTER noon on Tuesday, August 11: Send ONE registered adult to the registration building before entering the campground. This person will need to bring the items mentioned above.
The registration building will be open:
Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CHECKING OUT AFTER THE CAMPOREE: NAD clubs can collect their patches from their conference youth directors after their campsites have been inspected. International guests can collect their patches at the registration building on Sunday, August 15, from 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. or Sunday, August 16, between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
DAY PASSES: Day passes will be available for $55.00 US everyday at the west gate during the Camporee. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. If you do not want to make a $55.00 donation on Sabbath August 15th, buy your day passes now at our w ebsite.
VOLUNTEER CTS TICKETS DEADLINE: Registration for volunteers who do not have a ticket will close Friday, July 17, at midnight EDT. If you are 18 years of age or older and would like to help by volunteering 5 hours per day (25 hour min), click here to download your application.
TICKET TRANSFER UPDATE: We will be shutting down online ticket transfer on July 26, 2009. Any reselling of tickets after that date will need to be arranged by two parties involved. The Camporee is not responsible for the reselling of any tickets. If you have sold tickets to another club, please follow the directions below to transfer your tickets:
- Log in to your Member's Area.
- Click on Transfer Tickets.
- Click on N ew Transfer.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Enter the email address of the individual/club you are transferring your tickets to. The person you are transferring your tickets to must have a Camporee account.
- You may select the Hold transfer box if you would like to hold the transfer until payment has been finalized. Otherwise, the tickets will be directly transferred.
- Enter the quantity of each type of ticket you would like to transfer.
- Click Submit transfer.
- Follow the email instructions that you will receive.
- The person who is selling the tickets transfers them directly to you. In this case, you do not need to do anything more.
- The person who is selling the tickets obtains a release code to give you so that you can claim your tickets once the terms of your agreement have been reached. When both parties are satisfied that the terms have been met, the seller will send you the release code. You may click on the direct link that will come in the email or do the following:
- Log in to your Member's Area.
- Click on Claim Tickets.
- Enter the Release code from your email.
- Click Submit Release
INTERNATIONAL PATHFINDERS: Many international Pathfinders are encountering denied visas and many of them are reapplying for visa interviews during the month of July. Please keep them in your prayers so that their dreams of attending this historic Camporee can become a reality.
BMX & MOUNTAIN BIKING: For unforeseen logistic reasons, the BMX/Mountain Bike activity that was planned for onsite at the 2009 International Camporee has been cancelled. Make corrections on your calendar of activities if you were planning to attend this activity.
KINGDOM LIGHTS BASKETBALL "SHOOTOUT": Join CTS and over 35,000 of the nation's sharpest young people as we host the hottest 3 on 3 tournament to hit the pavement of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. More info: click here or email Brandon Smith at kingdom.lights@yahoo.co m.
BRAILLE TRAIL: Blind-folded, Pathfinders follow a rope trail with several stations to identify the contents of a box. This event is sponsored by Christian Record. Christian Record Services is an international organization serving blind and visually impaired individuals in approximately 80 countries worldwide and employs about 160 people throughout the United States and Canada. *Open on Sabbath. More info: Keith Elliott at keithelliott@ch ristianrecord.org.
GOSPEL ILLUSIONIST: Steve Varro uses a skillful blend of comedy with audience participation that will leave you laughing, mystified and entertained. His programs are designed to lift up Jesus and communicate spiritual truths in ways easily understood by all ages. More info: Steve Varro at (615) 885-4800.
SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP: 8 to 12 Pathfinders will be selected to learn self-defense techniques onstage before an audience of 100! Steve Kinser will instruct in basic self-defense to provide common sense and effective means of defending against common situations. More info: Steve Kinser at skinser@kc.rr.com. This activity requires pre-registration.
LOCKS OF LOVE: Help bring confidence and self esteem to children. Locks of Love provides help for underprivileged children who have suffered permanent hair loss. This non-profit organization uses donated hair to create wigs and hairpieces. Locks of love needs ten inches of real hair, of various textures, from people of different races and genders. More info: www.locksoflove.org or Rose Cabello at rcabello@vop.com.
CTS CAMPOREE HONORS: 121 honors will be offered at the CTS Camporee! Some will be taught in Spanish and English such as the Red Alert Honor by the Bermuda Conference. For a list of complete honors, click here.
FUN RUN - INSTEP 4 LIFE: All Pathfinder Clubs are encouraged to participate in this world-wide InStep for Life challenge - fun and educational. The Fun Run will be at 6:00 a.m on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Click here to Pre-Register. More info: CamporeeInStep@gmail.co m.
ADVENTIST WORLD AVIATION: The Camporee mission aviation program activities are now open for registration through their website: www.flyawa.org. More info: email info@flyawa.org.
TALENT TENT: If you or someone you know wants to present Christ in the talent tent at the camporee and try for the chance to perform on the nighttime main stage, click here for more information. If you are performing with a back track, please make sure to bring the original CD, no copies will be accepted. More info: Fidi Mwero at fidikm@gmail.com.
LETTERBOXING HONOR: The Oregon Conference will be sponsoring this honor. They will display the honor requirements and resources needed to complete this new honor. For those who have started this honor and bring their stamp and log book, a special CTS stamp will be available to imprint into their logbooks. You can also imprint your stamp in a special logbook at the booth. The booth will provide a site to exchange stamp imprints with other letterboxes. We will also have clues to find two additional letterbox stamps located somewhere at the Camporee. More info: Rod Bardell at rodanntreesrus@iinet.co m or (541) 367-5971.
ROCKS AND MINERALS HONOR: The Oregon Conference needs 12 clubs to bring rocks from their state or country to CTS. More info: Rod Bardell, Pathfinder Coordinator, 38887 Mt. Home Dr., Lebanon, OR 97355 or rodanntreesrus@iinet.co m. Send a postcard or email with your name, club, address and rock type.
BAPTISM FORMS: If you would like to be baptized or know of someone who would like to get baptized during the Camporee, please click here and follow the instructions. Please make sure to fax it to (269) 471-8355. Baptisms will be on Saturday, August 15, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST (central standard time).
- 1:30 - SDA Church in Canada - Staging Area
- 1:45 - International - Staging Area
- 2:00 - SDA Church in Canada - Baptism
Lake Union - Staging Area - 2:15 - International - Baptism
Mid-America Union - Staging Area - 2:30 - Lake Union - Baptism
North Pacific Union - Staging Area - 2:45 - Mid-America Union - Baptism
Atlantic Union - Staging Area - 3:00 - North Pacific Union - Baptism
Southwestern Union - Staging Area - 3:15 - Atlantic Union - Baptism
Pacific Union - Staging Area - 3:30 - Southwestern Union - Baptism
Southern Union - Staging Area - 3:45 - Pacific Union - Baptism
- 4:00 - Southern Union - Baptism
NEW START TIME: Gates will open every evening 7:00pm. The evening program will start at 7:30pm and end by 9:45pm. Please plan on bringing a chair. Hope Channel will be broadcasting live on their home channel as well as streaming the service via the web.
MASTER GUIDE/PLA/PIA INVESTITURE: The Investiture pins have been ordered! Because we have heard from so many of you wanting to be invested after the deadline had passed, we now have great news! To accommodate these late applicants, our suppliers were able to squeeze in a few extra pins to our order. We will reserve the extra pins in the order that we receive additional applications until the pins run out. So hurry and send in your application! For those of you who send in applications after the pins have run out, you may still be invested at Camporee, but you will not be able to purchase our special Camporee pin. All investees must still provide their own slide, scarf and pins as well as someone to invest them. We will provide a list of names on the Camporee website so you can know if you have a pin and certificate reserved for you to purchase at Camporee through Advent Source. If your name is on the list, during Camporee you can go to the Registration booth on Wednesday, August 12, and Thursday, August 13, and collect an Investiture Voucher that will allow you to buy your special pin and certificate at Advent Source's booth. We look forward to being able to witness this incredible achievement! Click here to fill out the application. More info: Dana Rhynus at (269) 471-8341.
SPANISH CTS SONG NEEDED: We are looking for a Spanish version of the CTS Camporee theme song. If you are gifted translator, please send us your translation. More info: Erin Hannah at hannahe@andrews.edu or call (269) 471-8388.
ITUNE LINK FOR THEME SONG: You can now get the CTS theme song in iTunes. Click here.
IF THE NIGHTTIME GETS RAINED OUT: Stay at your campsites and turn on your portable radios at 7:30 p.m. to hear the continued Bible story of Esther.
TRANSLATORS NEEDED: We are looking for Spanish, Portuguese and French translators each night for the evening program and Sabbath morning. If you are able to help at least one program; contact James Mangum at jmangum@gscsda.org.
MUSCLES NEEDED: We are looking for 20 volunteers August 2-18, 2009 who would be willing to work long hard physical days. These volunteers will help setup, run and tear down the main stage. If you have serious muscles and a great attitude; contact Erin Hannah at hannahe@andrews.edu or call (269)471-8388.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS NEEDED: We are looking for interpreters for each evening program and Sabbath morning. If you are able to help at least one program; contact Sarah Brown at sab9036@nyp.org.
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). Just think, if we all bring just 1 Bible and a buck; we will have 35,000 Bibles to give away around the world. Click here for more info.
EMERGENCY NUMBER DURING THE CAMPOREE: The number for emergency ONLY such as death, accidents in the family is (920) 230-6910. General messages will not be delivered.
CAMPOREE SITE ADDRESS: Here’s the Camporee location: 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING: We recommend clubs to bring HAND SANITIZERS (will not be provided) and an extra roll TOILET PAPER.
EXHIBITOR LIST: For a list of all the non-food vendors, click here. More info: Wanda Poole at wpoole@dreamlegacy.net or call (269) 471-7465.
FOOD VENDING LIST: For a full list of food vendors, food being sold and prices, click here. More info: Dan Burnett at campfoodvending@aol.com< /a> or call (574) 315-4191.
PROPANE TANK REFILLS & EXCHANGE: For instructions on how to register, click here. More info: www.amerigas.com or call (888)800-0958 or (920) 983-8108.
6. SECURITY / TRANSPORTATION / MEDICAL
PATHFINDER HEALTH: The CTS Camporee leadership, along with local, state and national government organizations, has and will continue to monitor the H1N1 Flu. Everyone is in agreement that the Camporee should proceed. Extra precautions are in place to address any type of Pathfinder illness. If anyone has more questions contact Ron Whitehead, CTS Camporee Executive Director at pastorron@andrews.edu.
MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM NEEDED: Every Pathfinder should carry a medical information form on them at all times.. More info: Pam Kruger at kregfam@charter.net.
SECURITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are still looking for more quality and experienced security/transportation volunteers. More info: Ralph Shelton at rshel412@aol.com or call (773) 846-2661 ext 205 or contact Kevin Wilkinson at kwilkinson@ci.neenah. wi.us or call (920) 982-8600. Registration for CTS staff volunteers will end Friday, July 17, at midnight EDT.
BRING YOUR LAPTOPS: We encourage clubs to bring at least one laptop to use at your campsite during the Camporee for the best up to date Camporee site map and announcements. Bring extra batteries and/or inverter to keep them charged.
SHIPPING ADDRESS FOR LARGE ITEMS: Pathfinder leaders can start shipping items after July 1, 2009. If it comes before, it will not be accepted on site. Please ship either UPS or in way you can track and see who signed for the package. Make sure you put the following information on the package:
EAA/Pathfinders Receiving
Conference/Club name/Person's name
3130 Knapp St Rd.
Oshkosh WI 54902
Your contact phone number/cell phone
Click here for more info.
SHARE YOUR STORY: The Adventist Review Magazine is looking for Pathfinder clubs' unique stories. More info: Erica at arintern@gc.adventist. org by July 10, 2009.
FREE BUSINESS CENTER: This location will offer a fast hard line internet connection for adult people who have their own laptops in hangar A. Center will be open:
- Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FREE EMAIL CENTER: We will have 20 computer units for email purposes in hangar A. Center will be open:
- Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CTS DAILY ONSITE NEWSPAPER IDEAS: What are your top 10 tips? The daily Camporee Newspaper would like to hear from previous Camporee groups the top 10 tips you'd give a first-time attendee. Both useful and creative tips are welcome. Email ideas to Pat Spangler at spanglep@andrews.edu.
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY CAMPOREE VISITORS: Are you planning to stop by Andrews University on your way to/or back from Camporee? Andrews University has designed a Camporee visitor’s guide for you. More info: Email visitors@andrews.edu or call (269)471-3360/3674.
OFFSITE ACCOMMODATIONS: There are about 300 rooms available in Gruenhangen - dormitories at the University of Wisconsin, all within 25 minutes or less of the CTS/EAA campground. Two single-bed rooms with air conditioning are $40/night and rooms without it are $35/night. Attendees would need to call and mention they are participating in the Courage to Stand Pathfinder Camporee to get the discounted price. To reserve a room, call Marc Nylen at (920) 424-1106. To view more room details and location, click here. Prices are subject to change, please call ahead of time and confirm rates in writing.
BULK FOOD PRE-ORDERS DELIVERED TO THE EAA/CTS CAMPGROUND: Order bulk food items from a local vendor called Sysco. The pre-orders can be ordered up until August 8, 2009 and will be delivered to the Red Barn at the EAA grounds on August 11, 2009 at noon. All orders will be COD (charged on delivery - cash or credit accepted) upon delivery. Please remember these are bulk items, there is no breaking of cases. More info: Ken Zook at zook.kenneth@eastw i.sysco.com or call (920)379-2200.
FESTIVAL FOOD PRE-ORDERS: Festival Foods is another public vendor who will be providing food items to those who pre-order at least one week before the Camporee. More info: Kurt Gilhart at kgilhart@skogensfest.co m or call (920) 966-3378. Be sure to ask when and where you can pick up your bulk food orders.
HOSTED INTERNATIONAL GUESTS: If you have been not introduced to your host, email international@campore e.org. If you have been introduced, group leaders please email your host three details:
- Your group's arrival and departure times
- Final number in your group
- Gender of all group members
SECURITY VOLUNTEER: The only area still open for volunteering is security. Registration for volunteers will end Friday, July 17, 2009. More info: Erin Mclean at volunteers@camporee.org< /a> or call (269) 471-8386.
BASKETBALL VOLUNTEERS: We are in need of basketball referees and scorekeepers to assist with our 3-on-3 basketball tournament. More info: Brandon Smith at kingdom.lights@yahoo.co m.
LOST AND FOUND VOLUNTEER NEEDED: We are looking for someone to coordinate the Lost and Found during Camporee. More info: Carol Buchholz at cells@ameritech.net.
PATHFINDER MEMORABILIA: The Pathfinder museum is interested in Pathfinder memorabilia such as pins, patches, uniforms, brochures and sashes to display in the museum. More info: Arnold/Dixie Plata at docplata@aol.com or call (541)664-5611.
CAMPING CHECKLIST: Whether you're traveling long distances to get to the Camporee or live just a short distance away, packing is an essential ingredient to ensure that your experience is comfortable and enjoyable. Feel free to utilize the camping lists found at our w ebsite.
PATHFINDER MUSEUM: Come visit the Pathfinder Museum in Hanger D. You will find many honor displays including Dutch Oven Cooking and the Lighthouses honor. Receive a Camporee passport and have it stamped after milking a cow, decorating a float, trying on old uniforms, and get your photo taken with a "bear"! Learn of Pathfinders around the world and meet VIPs including former World Pathfinder Leaders Leo S. Ranzolin and Robert Holbrook and current World and Division Youth Leaders. More info: Arnold/Dixie Plata at docplata@aol.com or call (541)664-5611.
DON'T MISS THE NIGHLTY TWO-HOUR BROADCAST FROM OSHKOSH: The 2009 Courage to Stand Camporee will be broadcast each night on Hope Church Channel. Hope Church Channel is available on the same satellite system that carries Hope Channel, 3ABN, and Loma Linda Broadcasting. To order your dish, call Adventist Satellite at 888-393-HOPE (4673) and tell them you want the dish that gets Hope Church Channel. If you already have a dish that gets these networks, but need instructions for how to tune your receiver and make sure you get Hope Church Channel, call 888-4-HOPE-TV (888-446-7388) and request an instruction sheet. More info: www.adventistsat.com or call (866) 552-6882 or (916) 218-7806.
INSURANCE INFORMATION: Adventist Risk Management is offering insurance; click here to see their brochure and prices. You can purchase this insurance by clicking here. More info: Joshua Nieblas at jnieblas@adventistris k.org or call (301) 680-6863.
2004 OSHKOSH STORES RAN OUT OF WHAT? We want to know what items the local area stores ran out of in 2004. We've heard about hot dog buns, peanut butter, fruit, beans at Taco Bell, and ground tarps for tents. If you can think of other items, please email our operations manager and community retail representative, Vern Byrd at vernon@andrews.edu.
STOP SELLING CANDY FOR PEANUTS! Are you looking for a unique NO RISK way to raise a lot of money in a short period of time? The American Youth Fundraising program can help. For a full advertisement, click here. More info: Dan Pentland at dan.pentland@sa vealottamoney.com. [Paid Advertisement]
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!
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]
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. You can also visit our website: www.w2-productions.com. 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.pathfind ershirts.com. [Paid advertisement]
ONSITE CTS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT SIZES AND RATES: If you would like to recognize an anniversary or birthday with our daily newspaper, purchase your space today!
| 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, contact Wanda Poole at wpoole@dreamlegacy.net.
"Courage is contagious. When a brave person takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened." - Billy Graham.
Andrews University (www.andrews.edu) - 2 Camporees
Adventist Risk Management (www.adventistrisk.org) - 5 Camporees
Lake Union Conference (http://lkuc.netadventist.o rg) - 3 Camporees
ADRA (www.adra.org) - 3 Camporees
Worthington Kellogg's (www.kelloggs.com) - 3 Camporees
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (www.keepingyouwell.com) - 3 Camporees
Hope Channel (www. hopetv.org)
BMX & MOUNTAIN BIKING: For unforeseen logistic reasons, the BMX/Mountain Bike activity that was planned for onsite at the 2009 International Camporee has been cancelled. Make corrections on your calendar of activities if you were planning to attend this activity.
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