October 2008
Courage to Stand Camporee Newsletter
August 11 - 15, 2009
www.camporee.org
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. Quips & Quotes
14. CTS Corporate Sponsors
1. REGISTRATION UPDATES
TOP CONFERENCES REGISTERED: As of October 9, 2008.
| 1. Ontario Conference |
490 |
| 2. Texas Conference |
366 |
| 3. Northern California Conference |
282 |
| 3. Florida Conference |
282 |
| 4. Southern California Conference |
218 |
To see all the conferences who have registered, please visit
our website.
2. PRAYER - PETITION & PRAISE
REGISTRATION TICKETS: Please pray for everyone trying to buy tickets before the event sells out. We would like as many people as possible to be registered by December 31, 2008.
ELIZABETH RAMOS: A month ago, we requested prayer for Liz Ramos. She had delivered and lost one of her twin daughters; the other baby was still in the womb. Today, we want to not only thank everyone for their prayers and support, but praise God for the delivery of Kathleen Rochelle Ramos. She was born September 26, 2008 and was 1 lb 8 oz, 13 inches long. She still needs much care, but is getting stronger and healthier every day. We ask that you continue to pray for Kathleen and her family.
3. DAYTIME PROGRAMMING
ROCKS AND MINERALS HONOR: The Oregon Conference is teaching the Rocks and Minerals Honor at the Camporee 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.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Did you know that Joe Watts, who works at the NAD-Adventist community Service office, with the help of Central California is organizing over 10,000 pathfinders to be salt and light to Fox Valley, Wisconsin? For more info or to sign up, contact Joe Watts at jwatts@txsda.org or call (817) 641-7679.
4. NIGHTTIME PROGRAMMING
THEME SONG WRITING CONTEST: We need a theme song and we are asking for your help in selecting one. So tune those guitars, pianos and other instruments, (and of course your voices), and enter the Courage to Stand Theme Song Contest. The winning entry will receive two free tickets to the International Camporee. For more information and the complete list of rules, click here.
5. FACILITY / CAMPSITE
RV PUMPING: During the CTS Camporee, Waste Management will be pumping RV’s and campers for a fee. You will need to fill out the instructions of “RV pumping envelopes” located at each shower house. The orange ribbon must be placed on the vehicle for the Waste Management driver to locate. All forms deposited before 6:00 a.m. in the drop boxes will be serviced that day. Any form deposited after 6:00 a.m. will be pumped the next day. Also, the pump truck must be able to get close to the RV in the campsite. All RV pumping will be done after at least the 1st servicing of the Port-O-Lets since this is priority. More information will be posted in future newsletters.
GRAY/WASTE WATER: Large containers will be located in various places (next to the Port-o-lets) for all gray water and waste water (this includes dish washing water).
DUMP STATION: There is a dump station located on the south end of the camping area for those needing to dump their RVs during or at the end of the Camporee. As you leave the Camporee you will be able to have one free use of this facility.
6. SECURITY / TRANSPORTATION / MEDICAL
GOLF CARTS: Only carts rented through CTS Camporee will be permitted on the CTS Campground. Conferences/Unions/Divisions can rent carts for their pathfinder groups starting Monday, August 10th at noon. These will need to be returned Sunday, August 16th at 8:00 am. The rental cost for each golf carts is $255.00. The youth department can reserve a cart by clicking here.
ONSITE SHUTTLE SERVICE: There will be shuttle buses circling the CTS Campgrounds to pick up passengers every 15 minutes at bus stops. Maps locating the different bus stops will be displayed on the information boards as well as posted in the CTS newspaper.
7. COMMUNICATION
No items this month.
8. TRAVEL INFORMATION
RV RENTAL: If you need to rent an RV during Camporee, please visit www.getrv.com or call (888) 438-7844. You can also look for other companies through a travel agency.
TRAVEL AGENCY: For assistance with any travel arrangements to the CTS International Camporee, call Classic Travel at: 805-585-0090, or email: travel@classictravel.net.
AIR TRAVEL: If you choose to arrive at one of the two Chicago airports—Midway or O’hare—there are a few options in helping you get to Oshkosh, WI. This transportation system runs by ground only and it may take a while due to the many stops.
TRAVEL TIPS: If you find a great price or have some transportation tips you will like others to know, please contact Pastor Ron Whitehead.
9. RESOURCES
YOUR MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED: You can find answers to questions like when Camporee tickets will be mailed out and the address to the Camporee on our website under the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Click here for a direct link.
COURAGE TO STAND LOGO: If you need to get a high resolution copy of the CTS logo, click here for the direct link or please visit our website www.camporee.org. Click on communication, and then under marketing. You will find our logo and flyers available there.
10. INTERNATIONAL UPDATES
HOST CLUBS NEEDED: We need clubs willing to host International Guests/Clubs by providing tent lodging and food. Those interested in hosting can contact us via the Camporee website.
11. VOLUNTEER - STAFF
CTS STAFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Visit the Volunteer section of our website for more info.
TLT VOLUNTEERS: If you are between 13-17 years of age and will like to volunteer at the camporee. Please click here and follow the instructions.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
FOOD CONCESSION VENDORS: Vendors are urgently needed. There is still plenty of space left. 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.
13. QUIPS & QUOTES
"Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Oliver Goldsmith.
14. CTS CORPORATE SPONSORS
Worthington Kellogg's (www.kelloggs.com) - 3 Camporees
Lake Union Conference (http://lkuc.netadventist.org) - 3 Camporees
Union College (www.ucollege.edu) - 1st Camporee
Andrews University (www.andrews.edu) - 3 Camporees
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