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In the West Area, our Master Guides have been intentional about growth and development. We’ve hosted trainings in person and via zoom, workshops, and Master Guide Honor Days to strengthen leadership and provide continued support for those serving in ministry. These gatherings have created opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and spiritual growth among our leaders. We’ve also been promoting the Master Guide program through church visits and word of mouth, and we are seeing steady growth in participation and commitment. It has been encouraging to witness the dedication of our Master Guides as they continue mentoring youth, supporting their clubs, and serving faithfully in their churches. What we all have in common is our desire to serve God faithfully and guide the next generation with purpose and integrity.

Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3

Blessings,
Victoria “Vicky” Arnoux-Dixon

2026 Calendar

March

15-21 Show Your Colors
15-21 Week of Prayer
21 Global Youth Day (By Clusters)
22 Red Zone – ZOOM Meeting #1 (8pm)
28 Union PBE (GCA)

April

1 Club of the Year Requirements Deadline #4
3-5 State Varsity Reveille – Everglades (Monument Lake)
5 Easter
17-18 NAD – Division PBE Finals (Camp Hawthorne, FL) – Location update!
17-19 FL Conference Camp Meeting – English (CK)
24-26 FL Conference Camp Meeting – Spanish (CK)
26 South EEE (eTracker) (Lion Country Safari)
26 Red Zone – ZOOM Meeting #2 (8pm)

May

10 Red Zone – ZOOM Meeting #3 (8pm)
22-24 Red Zone (CK)

June

28 New Club Year – Director Orientation #1 8pm – Zoom

Click Here for 2025 - 2026 Calendar

Show Your Colors Challenge

Pathfinders / Adventurers – It’s time to … SHOW YOUR COLORS!

Get out your Club Scarf and wear it everywhere this week.

Praying and asking God to help you have conversations with strangers.

Share with them what it means to you to be a part of Club ministries.

Post your pics on FB/IG #SYCC26.

Red Zone – ZOOM MEETING #1

Join us this Sunday, March 22, 8:00 pm in Zoom.

We will share important information re: RZ.

Here is the link to the email – https://conta.cc/4bMfMcS

If Zoom is full – join us on the PAD YouTube Channel (recording will also be posted there).

Red Zone 2026

RED ZONE — RED ZONE — RED ZONE — RED ZONE

May 22-24, 2026, at the lovely Camp Kulaqua – thousands of Pathfinder and Adventurer kids and families will meet up for RED ZONE – to officially close the 2025-2026 Club Year!

We hope that you are planning to attend with your club.

The website with lots of details is open – Red Zone | Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN in YMMS!

And HOUSING will open on Thursday, March 26, 1:00 pm – through Camp Kulaqua only.

CHANGE: This year housing will be limited to ONE TYPE of housing per Club so that more Clubs have access to housing.

Keep watching the Newsletter for more information.

Click Here to visit the official Red Zone website.

Southern Union Camporee

Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN in YMMS.

Register today!

Location: Camp Kulaqua

Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026

For more information on deadlines: Click Here

Link to the website for how to register: Click Here

Florida Camporee Pin Design Contest

Florida Conference Pin for SU Camporee 2026.

Florida Camporee Pin design contest – ANY FLC Pathfinder enrolled in a FLC Pathfinder Club may submit their digital design for consideration by email to path.adv@floridaconference.com

One entry per Pathfinder.
Deadline to submit design – March 31, 2026
Design winner will be chosen by April 15, 2026.

Prize is ONE (1) SU Camporee ticket – valued @ $120!

FLC PAD will work with design winner and our production team to create the final pin design based on the winners original design.

UNION Level Pathfinder Bible Experience – PBE

UNION Level PBE Testing – only for ELIGIBLE Clubs (placed first at STATE Level).

Registration is NOW OPEN – Contact the office for the link – ONLY for Clubs which qualified (placed first at State Level).

NOTE: ONLY PBE Team members that registered for STATE level may register for UNION level.

For more information, check with MYRLIN Brooks – PBE Director.

For more information on PBE 2026, please visit the official PBE website – Click Here

CONGRATS to ALL OUR PBE TEAMS that participated at the STATE Level!

And … please join us in praying for the 17 teams that will be advancing to the UNION Level:

North

Palm Coast – Team A

West

Tampa 1st

Central

Forest Lake – Team A

Forest Lake – Team B

Melbourne – Team A

Spring Meadows – Team A

South

Ambassador

Eliathah

First Church of WPB

Pompano Beach

Ft. Lauderdale Spanish

Miami Central Spanish

Midport

Sunrise – Team A

Sunrise – Team B

Westchester – Team A

Westchester – Team B

CLUB OF THE YEAR

Upcoming Deadline: April 1

Share Your Faith I & II registration
Submission of all reports
- Coordinator Visit #2
- Share Your Faith I & II
- Club Inspection
- Drill Inspection
- Uniform Inspection

If your club still has not requested or reactivated an account in YMMS, please follow the guidelines here – Click Here

Quiz in YMMS:

A short quiz on knowledge of YMMS. This is for BONUS points for Club of the Year. It is NOT mandatory. (Not sure how to find the quiz? Click Here)

First Deadline has passed, October 1, for 20 bonus points.
Take the quiz by February 1 to receive 10 bonus points.
The quiz is now CLOSED.

Reports are up in YMMS for:

Share Your Faith I & II
Club Evaluation
Drill Evaluation
NEW! Uniform Inspection
Coordinator Visit #2

(Not sure how to find the reports? Click Here).

SHARE YOUR FAITH Event Registrations I & II:

AT LEAST 60% of the club must be registered – ONLY get points if 60% in your YMMS Club Roster is Registered.
These points are in addition to the Calendar points and the report submission.

Please refer to the official COY document for any dates and all instructions: Click Here

IN EVERY CHURCH A CLUB

Growing Club Ministries in Every Church in FLC!

We are challenging ALL Churches that have Clubs to consider “sponsoring” a church that doesn’t have a Club to start a Club!

PRAY – Pray to God to help your Club choose a church.

PICK – Pick a church close by that doesn’t have a Club.

ASK – Ask if they have interest in starting a Club.

SUPPORT – Offer to do an event at their church with your Club kids or Invite the kids to your Club to check it out.

PARTNER – Partner to help the church start a new Club.

Worthy is the Lamb

We are excited to share a new creative activity for our children featuring the 2026 Florida Conference theme, “Worthy is the Lamb.” This coloring page is designed to be more than just a pastime; it is a fun, spiritually uplifting craft to help our kids understand that Jesus is alive and coming soon! Click Here to download.

Please feel free to distribute this to families in your church and school communities. (See file attached)

Let’s share the Gospel together: When your child finishes their artwork, we’d love to see it! Parents can send us a photo of the finished drawing to @florida.adventists on Instagram. We will be featuring their art to encourage our community and share the love of Jesus.

Youth Week of Prayer 2026

When: March 15-21

For more information on guidelines to Week of Prayer: Click Here

PAD ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Daily Trail Guide for Young Pathfinders

For young adventurers who keep the Morning Watch, the Holy Bible Pathfinder Club Edition (NKJV) is your daily trail guide grounding your steps in God’s Word while sparking faith, courage, and kindness. Grow each day and share Jesus’ love in simple, real ways from quiet moments to bold acts of service.

Special features include:

Red letters for Jesus’ words
Full-color Bible maps
Pathfinder Pledge, Law, and Song
Emblem & flag meanings
Pathfinder history timeline
Weekly devotionals (Investiture levels)
Personal presentation page

Available in English and Spanish.

Make it part of your Pathfinder Adventure!

👉 Get Yours Before the Next Camporee! Click Here

Varsity Reveille – EVERGLADES

Date: April 3-5, 2026

Location: Monument Lake Campground

Registration: NOW OPEN in YMMS

For more information: Click Here

South Area – EEE (Extreme e-Tracker Event)

Date: April 26, 2026

Location: Lion Country Safari

Registration: NOW OPEN in YMMS

For more information: Click Here

Special Missions Project for Red Zone – You can help!

Calling ALL Pathfinders to gather materials / supplies and bring them to Red Zone, to help a special ministry in FLC that serves families in need. What will your club collect and bring to Red Zone to bless families right here in FL that need a helping hand?

Click Here for more information.

GLOBAL YOUTH DAY – March 21 – Sabbath

Join hundreds in FLC and thousands around the world as we serve together on Global Youth Day.

This is ONE Sabbath a year where young people are challenged to go BE the sermon (do something to serve in the community).

Looking for a T-shirt – $15 / each – includes shipping – while supply lasts – Click Here
Looking for ideas / things to do / places to serve – Click Here
Looking for details to know how to share what your club is doing? To possibly be featured on the broadcast? Click Here

MISSIONS MINUTE

CLUBS – this is a section to help you intentionally be MORE mission minded.

March Ideas for Share Your Faith Activities 2026: Click Here for more information.

To refer to last year’s list of 2025: Click Here

Have ideas for mission activities in Clubs – email Judy, Mission Director – judy3187@aol.com

NEW PATHFINDER HONORS

Take a look at some new Pathfinder honors!

Arboriculture

Cryptography

Early Adventist Missionaires

Noah’s Flood

Search and Rescue

Wildfire Preparation and Prevention

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

G300 is a Leadership Development training presented by Florida Conference Pathfinder and Adventurer Department. This course is offered only to our Officially Appointed Volunteer staff (OAVs), all Florida Conference Club Directors, Secretaries, and other staff members.

We are pleased to also extend an invitation to members of Florida Conference Medical Cadet Corp (MCC), to join our Pathfinder and Adventurer team for this Leadership Development training.

We are only providing a Level 1 training this year.

Registration is NOW CLOSED.

LEAVE A LEGACY AT CAMP KULAQUA

We invite you to build a legacy through – The Crossing – a gathering place of remembrance and promise right here at camp. By buying a legacy brick, you can leave your mark, honoring those who have journeyed with us and paving the way for those who will come.

Click Here for more information.

Get ready to Lead Pathfinders

To get your Club Started Click Here

The Pathfinder Club Quick Starter Guide has everything you need to Lead!

For more details Click Here

Pathfinder Basic Staff Training Certification – Now being offered!

For more details: Click Here

ONLINE STORE

STORE ORDERS – We are here to help you. Please place your order ASAP to avoid delays and frustration. We are excited to serve you at our maximum capacity. Please visit our online store at https://flpathfinderstore.3dcartstores.com/

STORE HOURS

OUR STORE IS OPEN DOING INTERNAL WORK

(Shipping orders, calls, emails, etc.)

MONDAY 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TUESDAY 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (walk-ins are welcome!)

WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (walk-ins are welcome!)

THURSDAY 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FRIDAY – CLOSED

Contact information:

-phone: 407-644-5000 x2424

-email: elizabeth.bence@floridaconference.com

Required For ALL Volunteers

All Volunteers (18+) must complete the Adventist Screening Verification (ASV).
All adults must clear the background check PRIOR to serving in the local Club and/or attending events.

Verify your volunteers today!

More Info: Click HERE

Medical Cadet Corps

The Florida Conference Medical Cadet Corps (MCC) is open for new recruits! Are you looking for an adventure? Do you want a place to belong and serve? Consider Joining MCC! We want you to be a part of the team! For more information, visit the website: https://floridaconference.com/medical-cadet-corps-mcc/

A letter from the Brigade Commander Pedro Perez – Click Here

Become an Officially Appointed Volunteer

We have opening as a/an…..

Click Here to see the Grid of Churches
Click Here to learn how to become an OAV
Click Here for Cluster Coordinator Ministry Description

North Pathfinder

Cluster 2
Cluster 4

Central Pathfinder

Zone A Cluster 3
Zone B Cluster 5
Zone B Cluster 6

South Pathfinder

Zone C Pathfinder Administrator

West Pathfinder
Cluster 3

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION – IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT AND EMAIL

Here is an email from FLC Administration.

Immigration concerns some have expressed – Click Here

Here is the NAD article with guidelines – Click Here

We continue to pray for our Clubs / leaders / young people.

Church Accidents

As you probably know, even small trips and falls in our churches can turn into law suits. ARM recently published an article that is brief but informative on how to handle accidents at church functions. See the link below. Please feel free to share this with your Safety Committee and Board Members.

Click Here to Read More

RESOURCES

Club Director Quick Resources – Click Here

Need help with YMMS? Click Here

Resource Page – Click Here

Florida Conference Pathfinder Page – Click Here

iRed Zone 2020 Honors Library – Click Here

iCamporee 2020 Honors Library – Click Here

iRed Zone 2021 Honor Library – Click Here

Director Resources

Parent Resources