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2024 International
Pathfinder Camporee
2024 Calendar
April
- 19 – 21 FL Conference Camp Meeting – English (CK)
- 26 – 28 FL Conference Camp Meeting – Spanish (CK)
- 28 BTP Camporee / Zoom Meeting / 7:00pm
- 28 RZ / Zoom Meeting / 8:00pm
May
- 24- 26 Red Zone (CK)
June
- 19 Juneteenth (Office / Store Closed)
- 24 New Club Year – Director Orientation #1 8:00pm – Virtual
July
- 4 Independence Day (Office / Store Closed)
- 12 -14 TLT Operations Training (West Coast Christian Academy)
- 28 Trucks – Load Day BTP / Gear to Camporee
RED Zone 2024 – Registration is OPENED !
Registration is ONLY through YMMS.
Ends May 6, 1:00 pm.
Click Here to watch a Zoom recording from March 17, 2024.
Website: www.floridaconference.com/RedZone
SV DEADLINE – Red Zone
April 29 – Adults, last day to COMPLETE SV / Background to be eligible to register. Starting AFTER this date means you may NOT be eligible in time to be cleared for this event. You may try, but if you are not cleared by the deadline, you will not be able to register. Each adult must be eligible in SV / cleared in YMMS to Register.
SHIRTS/PIN DEADLINE – RED ZONE
PINS – Monday, April 22 – last day to pre-order / guarantee your pin order for RZ!
This pin looks AMAZING – and there is a special surprise – we think you will LOVE IT!
SHIRTS – Monday, April 29 – last day to pre-order / guarantee your shirt order for RZ!
This shirt is a great design and light blue (we’ve never done that color). Order it!
To see how to order shirts / pins in YMMS Click Here
RED Zone 2024 – ZOOM Meeting!
Sunday, April 28, 8:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89096886496
Join us to hear the registration details before we close on May 6.
We have lots to share and there will be time to ask questions.
We are praying for you and working to make it our best Red Zone so far.
DRILL AND DRUM TEAMS
If you want to participate in Red Zone as a Drill or Drum Team, you must FIRST REGISTER for RED ZONE!
Registration is in YMMS. Register all your Pathfinders first for Red Zone, then select them to register for Drill / Drum Competitions.
We set it up so ONLY those registered for Red Zone are allowed to register as a Drill / Drum Team.
Excited to see your Pathfinders perform! Saturday night for Drill and Sunday for Drum!!!
Let’s GO!!!!
STORE ORDERS – Please place your Store Order as soon as possible.
It is almost Investiture time – and the earlier you send your order, the sooner you will receive it.
We always do our best to fill all orders as soon as possible.
However, during peak season – orders will take longer to fill. Thank you for planning ahead. And for being patient.
Camporee Announcements
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT !
For More Information On Next Steps For Clubs Looking
For Tickets – Click Here
New Website … For FL Conference Pathfinder Clubs Attending – Believe The Promise (BTP) Camporee
ZOOM Meeting – BTP Camporee
Sunday, April 28, 7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81645113296
Join us and get the latest updates from Camporee and FL PAD.
Get information and ask questions.
We want you to have a great experience. Attending the meeting will help you.
BTP CAMPOREE – SABBATH AFTERNOON – COMMUNITY PARADE
A message from the Southern Union re: OFFSITE / SABBATH / COMMUNITY PARADE
We have been allotted 200 participants from the Southern Union for the Sabbath Pathfinder Community Parade in Gillette. We are looking for Pathfinders that will best represent our Union. Here is the link for the clubs to register and the letter from Franklyn that outlines the process for choosing the participants. https://cye.formstack.com/forms/community_parade_nad
If you have any questions or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to Franklyn. His contact information is at the end of the email.
More info: Click Here
INTERNATIONAL CAMPOREE INSURANCE
SOUTHERN UNION – INTL CAMPOREE T – SHIRTS
CONTAINERS
At this time FL Conference PAD has SOLD OUT of D – Containters (we have three full semi’s and over 160 containers.
Unfortunately, Clubs still needing to trasport gear will need to make other arrangements.
Here are some ideas to consider:
- Add gear / equipment to your “chuck wagon” (cooking trailer)
- Arrange for Pathfinders to pack equipment in an extra bag (traveling by air)
- Check with bus company re: space under bus (traveling by bus)
- Ask a church member / staff member to consider driving a truck / trailer.
Pathfinder bible study challenge
Would your Pathfinder like a free Camporee pin?
It’s all their when the complete the Pathfinder Bible Study Challenge and personally attend the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee!
Learn More about this oportunity to grow a Pathfinder’s faith… and pin collection!
PAD ANNOUNCEMENTS
COY DEADLINE!
CAMP KULAQUA HIRING!
Are you searching for a summer job that allows you to have fun, get paid, and serve God simultaneously? Look no further! Camp Kulaqua is currently hiring for its four-week summer camp program. Join our team and work alongside fellow brothers and sisters in Christ while serving campers. We still have counselor positions available for the summer camp. Our ideal candidates are people who share in our Kulaqua values of God, Integrity, dedication, and Fun. We are looking for staff members who are 18 years or older at the start of camp
DM on IG: @Camp_Kulaqua
STERLING WEBSITE UPDATE!!
Good News!! Sterling website is Updated. It looks slighly different so we created a document to help you navigate it.
CLUB DIRECTOR / PASTOR
Club Directors, one of the best people to have on your team is your pastor! Please use this sheet Click Here to get ideas of how to involve your pastor. Ask for a meeting, set up a time, choose the items from the list that are most relevant to you right now. Maybe even schedule a time to meet every month/other month with your pastor to share what is happening in the Club.
Also, if you aren’t a part of the church board, ask if you could be at the next meeting. You should be there! This is where you advocate for your kids and keep the needs/highlights before the church leaders.
Influence is a wild journey that every parent is on. We go from controlling every aspect of their life and schedule as a baby, to hoping they’ll ask for (and listen to) our opinion as a teenager.
This raises an important question: How exactly does influence work?
So, let’s consider influence like this:
We listen most to the people we love the most.
A parent is the greatest influence in a kid’s life. While our influence may wax and wane with the seasons, there are general rules of thumb for how to gain (and lose) that all-so-important influence.
Here are five ways to increase the influence you have with your kid: Click Here
MISSION DIRECTOR
The FL Conference PAD is prayerfully seeking a volunteer Mission Director. This is a PAC position. This individual is tasked with creating plans and opportunities for Pathfinders and Adventurers to get involved in missions locally and internationally.
If you have a passion for young people in Club ministries, a passion for mission, a passion for reaching people for God thru mission, are highly organized, and capable of leading teams of adults and kids in mission, please email your ministry resume to: path.adv@floridaconference.com
Resumes should be submitted by April 8, Monday, 1:00 pm – for consideration for the position. The vote will have on May 5, 2024 (if candidates are recommended by the Advisory)
UNIFORM DIRECTOR OPENING!
There is an opening on our team for a new Uniform Director. This person will serve on PAC (administrative council for Club ministries in FL Conference), which meets four times a year. They will be responsible to: update uniform manuals, offer training and uniform inspections, assist Clubs in seeing the uniform as a significant part of Club ministry, help PAC make wise decisions re: any matters related to uniforms, and be a voice to represent the needs and concerns re: uniform.
If you are interested, please submit a ministry resume, highlighting your experiences in Club ministries and uniform related matters.
This is a volunteer position.
“If you are interested in this volunteer position, please email a ministry resume to path.adv@floridaconference.com and express why you would like to serve in this capacity. We will consider all applicants.”
Resumes should be submitted by April 8, Monday, 1:00 pm – for consideration for the position. The vote will have on May 5, 2024 (if candidates are recommended by the Advisory)
** ONLINE STORE **
STORE ORDERS – Please place your Store Order as soon as possible.
It is almost Investiture time – and the earlier you send your order, the sooner you will receive it.
We always do our best to fill all orders as soon as possible.
However, during peak season – orders will take longer to fill. Thank you for planning ahead. And for being patient.
STORE HOURS
Walk-ins are welcome
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 – 4:00 PM
OUR STORE IS OPEN DOING INTERNAL WORK
(Shipping orders, calls, emails, etc.)
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fridays – CLOSED
Online Store www.flpathfinderstore.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
Social Media & Pastors
A presentation was given to the Pastors about using Social Media within the church. Click Here to see the PowerPoint.
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: www.env-floridaconference-fcoldweb.kinsta.cloud/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
South Pathfinder
Zone B Cluster 3
Zone D Cluster 8
Zone D Cluster 9
West Pathfinder
Cluster 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
RESOURCES
Club Director Quick Resources – Click Here
Need help with YMMS? Click Here
PATH Resource Page – Click Here
Florida Conference Pathfinder Page – Click Here
Covid Resources – Click Here
iRed Zone 2020 Honors Library – Click Here
iCamporee 2020 Honors Library – Click Here
iRed Zone 2021 Honor Library – Click Here
5 Questions Church Leaders Need to Ask During COVID – Click Here
For other COVID resources, check out:
#023: How to Adapt Your Curriculum into a Virtual Ministry during COVID
#022: How to Virtually Care for Volunteers during COVID
How to Talk to Your Kids about Fears & the Coronavirus
10 Facts About Adolescence (How to Help Parents Survive the At-Home Quarantine)