Director's Notes
Pathfinder Meeting Absences Form
In order to help the counselors keep track of attendance it is important that we know when a Pathfinder will be absent and why. We want them there, but if they miss too many meetings or weekend activities it can be a challenge for them to make up the activities missed and also for the counselors to plan.
Please help us by filling out the form below for every time your Pathfinder misses a Wednesday night meeting. (Currently this will only be used for Wednesday meetings, not for weekend activities.) If your Pathfinder has three unexcused absences in a row we will assume they no longer wish to be a part of the Collegedale Pathfinder Club and will be removed from our club list. If they have three unexcused absences during the year we would like to meet with you and your Pathfinder to discuss the commitment to Pathfinders.
Thank you for helping out this way.
In order to help the counselors keep track of attendance it is important that we know when a Pathfinder will be absent and why. We want them there, but if they miss too many meetings or weekend activities it can be a challenge for them to make up the activities missed and also for the counselors to plan.
Please help us by filling out the form below for every time your Pathfinder misses a Wednesday night meeting. (Currently this will only be used for Wednesday meetings, not for weekend activities.) If your Pathfinder has three unexcused absences in a row we will assume they no longer wish to be a part of the Collegedale Pathfinder Club and will be removed from our club list. If they have three unexcused absences during the year we would like to meet with you and your Pathfinder to discuss the commitment to Pathfinders.
Thank you for helping out this way.
Blacksmithing Honor - High School Unit
Last Wednesday night the high school unit signed up to take the Blacksmithing honor. All that were present, but two, signed up.
Tomorrow (October 9) the high school age unit will be spend their first night working on the Blacksmithing honor with Southern Adventist University’s Southern Smiths. This honor will take four nights to complete: October 9, 16, 30, and November 6. (If you did not sign up, you should go to Pathfinders as normal at the church and check in with Ms. Dianna. If you have changed your mind and want to take it, contact Ms. Pam at 423.355.3992 to see if there is still space available.)
Pathfinders should be dropped off promptly by 6:30 p.m. at Southern Adventist University’s Campus Safety Office on Colcord Drive (behind the University). We will then go as a group to the Southern Smiths workshop. If you are late, you will not know where to go.
To participate, you MUST:
Tomorrow (October 9) the high school age unit will be spend their first night working on the Blacksmithing honor with Southern Adventist University’s Southern Smiths. This honor will take four nights to complete: October 9, 16, 30, and November 6. (If you did not sign up, you should go to Pathfinders as normal at the church and check in with Ms. Dianna. If you have changed your mind and want to take it, contact Ms. Pam at 423.355.3992 to see if there is still space available.)
Tomorrow (October 9) the high school age unit will be spend their first night working on the Blacksmithing honor with Southern Adventist University’s Southern Smiths. This honor will take four nights to complete: October 9, 16, 30, and November 6. (If you did not sign up, you should go to Pathfinders as normal at the church and check in with Ms. Dianna. If you have changed your mind and want to take it, contact Ms. Pam at 423.355.3992 to see if there is still space available.)
Pathfinders should be dropped off promptly by 6:30 p.m. at Southern Adventist University’s Campus Safety Office on Colcord Drive (behind the University). We will then go as a group to the Southern Smiths workshop. If you are late, you will not know where to go.
To participate, you MUST:
- Wear natural fiber clothing…no synthetics each week. (If you wear synthetics, you will not be able to participate.) You must wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.
- Bring your parent-signed release form: (If you do not bring it, you will not be able to participate.)
- If you miss one meeting you will be charged the Blacksmithing Fee for the honor being taught and we cannot guarantee you will be able to make up the missed work.
Tomorrow (October 9) the high school age unit will be spend their first night working on the Blacksmithing honor with Southern Adventist University’s Southern Smiths. This honor will take four nights to complete: October 9, 16, 30, and November 6. (If you did not sign up, you should go to Pathfinders as normal at the church and check in with Ms. Dianna. If you have changed your mind and want to take it, contact Ms. Pam at 423.355.3992 to see if there is still space available.)
Pin Trading Extravaganza Response Form (optional event)
Over the past week the club’s P.E.S.T. has organized an optional event on Saturday night, Nov. 16…a Pin Trading Extravaganza. The night will start at 5:00 p.m. with worship and end around 9:30 p.m.
Food will be available for purchase after sundown:
• Cheese Pizza $2/slice
• Popcorn $1/bag
• Lemonade $1
• Bottled Water $1
Honors will be offered at 6:00 p.m. Cory Goss will teach the Pin Trading honor and Ted and Betsy Burgdorff will teach the advanced Pin Trading honor. Ted and Betsy, from Apison, originally developed/wrote the Pin Trading honor requirements.
The Pin Trading honor will be limited to 60 Pathfinders and/or staff. It will take approximately 45 minutes plus time to earn the honor. The Advanced Pin Trading honor will be taught at the same time and is limited to 50. Those taking the advanced honor must be at least 13 years old and have completed the basic Pin Trading honor. As part of our club we are offering you the opportunity to sign up early for the honor. We will be inviting other clubs to join us in the next several days.
After the honor there will be a couple of hours of pin trading available. (Pin trading for those that don’t take the honor will begin shortly after sundown.)
The Collegedale Club will also have the Chosen puzzle for sale for $10 each (reduced from $20). The puzzle background features trading pins from past Camporees and includes the Pin Trading honor requirements on the back. For anyone who completes the Pin Trading honor at this event and presents their completion card we will discount the puzzle even more to $8 each.
The Collegedale Club’s ten-piece Heaven Bound Train pin set will also be available for $45.
We have invited Atlanta Custom Graphics, who were at Oshkosh, to come and sell pins that evening. We also invited Georgia-Cumberland Conference to join us and sell pins. (They have a conflict with the date but there is a possibility that someone will be able to come to represent them.) Pins they sell will range from $3 to $10 each.
As part of our club we are offering you the chance to sign up early to take the honor. You do not have to take an honor to attend the event. Pin trading and sales will be happening while the honors are being taught. Honors last about 45 minutes. They will be offered at the same time. You can only sign up for one honor. Pathfinders will still have approximately 2 hours to trade after the honor.
P.E.S.T (Pathfinder Executive Staff Team)
Over the past week the club’s P.E.S.T. has organized an optional event on Saturday night, Nov. 16…a Pin Trading Extravaganza. The night will start at 5:00 p.m. with worship and end around 9:30 p.m.
Food will be available for purchase after sundown:
• Cheese Pizza $2/slice
• Popcorn $1/bag
• Lemonade $1
• Bottled Water $1
Honors will be offered at 6:00 p.m. Cory Goss will teach the Pin Trading honor and Ted and Betsy Burgdorff will teach the advanced Pin Trading honor. Ted and Betsy, from Apison, originally developed/wrote the Pin Trading honor requirements.
The Pin Trading honor will be limited to 60 Pathfinders and/or staff. It will take approximately 45 minutes plus time to earn the honor. The Advanced Pin Trading honor will be taught at the same time and is limited to 50. Those taking the advanced honor must be at least 13 years old and have completed the basic Pin Trading honor. As part of our club we are offering you the opportunity to sign up early for the honor. We will be inviting other clubs to join us in the next several days.
After the honor there will be a couple of hours of pin trading available. (Pin trading for those that don’t take the honor will begin shortly after sundown.)
The Collegedale Club will also have the Chosen puzzle for sale for $10 each (reduced from $20). The puzzle background features trading pins from past Camporees and includes the Pin Trading honor requirements on the back. For anyone who completes the Pin Trading honor at this event and presents their completion card we will discount the puzzle even more to $8 each.
The Collegedale Club’s ten-piece Heaven Bound Train pin set will also be available for $45.
We have invited Atlanta Custom Graphics, who were at Oshkosh, to come and sell pins that evening. We also invited Georgia-Cumberland Conference to join us and sell pins. (They have a conflict with the date but there is a possibility that someone will be able to come to represent them.) Pins they sell will range from $3 to $10 each.
As part of our club we are offering you the chance to sign up early to take the honor. You do not have to take an honor to attend the event. Pin trading and sales will be happening while the honors are being taught. Honors last about 45 minutes. They will be offered at the same time. You can only sign up for one honor. Pathfinders will still have approximately 2 hours to trade after the honor.
P.E.S.T (Pathfinder Executive Staff Team)
Gee Creek Campout Cancelled due to lack of staff
Unfortunately, due to the lack of staff we are having to cancel our campout this weekend to Gee Creek. We are really sad that it has come to this, but we cannot provide adequate supervision with our limited numbers. We are uncertain about the future campouts and activities if we do not find more people to help. If each one would prayerfully consider joining our team, it would make the load lighter for everyone, and you too will receive the many blessings of serving in a wonderful ministry! I promise you won't regret it.
Gee Creek Campout - Oct. 4-6, 2019 - cancelled
Sign-Up Form
October 4-6, 2019 - We will be camping at Gee Creek (Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park). We will load on Friday at 3:30PM and leave by 4:00PM, return Sunday, 1:00PM, upper church parking lot. We need each of you to confirm Yes or No whether or not you are going, transportation, and meals that you will be eating, along with any special food requirements. If your Pathfinder is not able to attend this campout you will be responsible for catching your Pathfinder up on material covered on the campout. If you sign up and are not able to attend, there will be a $20 charge.
Class A uniform will not be needed this weekend. Wear your sapphire blue shirt on Sabbath.
Just a reminder that signing up for a campout is a two part process. 1) Fill out the online sign-up form, 2) bring in the permission form (or fill it out at the meeting), they will be available at the front desk.
Your permission form must be turned in by Wednesday night (Oct. 2) end of meeting (it is available on the website under forms). The permission form is online and will also be available at the Wednesday meeting. You do not need to send the permission form by email. We will NOT accept forms at department on Friday. For new Pathfinders, the permission form can be turned into Miss Karen at the front desk.
If you are a parent that wishes to attend, and you have completed the Sterling Volunteers (by Oct. 1), there will be a $20 fee for meals, payable at the Wednesday night meeting. It will be $5/meal if you join us on Sabbath. You will still need to fill out the on-line form indicating which meals.
P.E.S.T. Control (Pathfinder Executive Staff Team)
Sign-Up Form
October 4-6, 2019 - We will be camping at Gee Creek (Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park). We will load on Friday at 3:30PM and leave by 4:00PM, return Sunday, 1:00PM, upper church parking lot. We need each of you to confirm Yes or No whether or not you are going, transportation, and meals that you will be eating, along with any special food requirements. If your Pathfinder is not able to attend this campout you will be responsible for catching your Pathfinder up on material covered on the campout. If you sign up and are not able to attend, there will be a $20 charge.
Class A uniform will not be needed this weekend. Wear your sapphire blue shirt on Sabbath.
Just a reminder that signing up for a campout is a two part process. 1) Fill out the online sign-up form, 2) bring in the permission form (or fill it out at the meeting), they will be available at the front desk.
Your permission form must be turned in by Wednesday night (Oct. 2) end of meeting (it is available on the website under forms). The permission form is online and will also be available at the Wednesday meeting. You do not need to send the permission form by email. We will NOT accept forms at department on Friday. For new Pathfinders, the permission form can be turned into Miss Karen at the front desk.
If you are a parent that wishes to attend, and you have completed the Sterling Volunteers (by Oct. 1), there will be a $20 fee for meals, payable at the Wednesday night meeting. It will be $5/meal if you join us on Sabbath. You will still need to fill out the on-line form indicating which meals.
P.E.S.T. Control (Pathfinder Executive Staff Team)
Honor Pathfinder Award of Excellence Program
Some of you may be planning on working on the Honor Pathfinder Award of Excellence Program next year. There are several things that you can work on this summer if you want to get a head start. Before you start the Service for Others project you must fill out the application, turn it in to the club secretary and have the project approved by October 31, 2019.
Honor Pathfinder Application (must be turned in by October 31, 2019)
Honor Pathfinder Report (due by February 22, 2020)
- The requirements are in the Honor Pathfinder Program brochure.
- Service for Others Project - this is an individual service project for others and community. This project must be planned and done by you (the Pathfinder). The project should consist of at least 20 hours of planning and service. Turn in the proposed project plan information by October 31, 2019.
- Earn two extra AY Honors during the Pathfinder year outside of club time (this can be done during the summer).
- The Honor Pathfinder Report must be turned in by February 22, 2020.
Honor Pathfinder Application (must be turned in by October 31, 2019)
Honor Pathfinder Report (due by February 22, 2020)
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This year 2019-2020 the club t-shirt will now be the sapphire blue shirt.
Pathfinders may wear any of the Pathfinder shirt colors to regular meetings unless otherwise instructed. We will wear the blue shirts on Sabbath of campouts. |
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Adventist Child Protection Screening
The link and instructions have now been added to forms page. This is taking the place of Shield the Vulnerable. |
Sterling Volunteers |
Home Expectations
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As we begin a new Pathfinder experience with your Pathfinder we don't want to overwhelm you with information, but we do want you to be informed about what we will be doing throughout the year, as well as make you aware of what your young person will need to do "at home". As you get the items done, please send a not saying that they have finished it. See the attachment on the unit page.
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Information for the 5th grade (Friend Unit) - Expectations
Registration 2019-2020
The Collegedale Pathfinder Club registration will be Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Membership is open to children grades 5 through 12. It is very important that at least one parent come with their Pathfinder(s). Monthly dues for grades 5 and 6 is $25, dues for grades 7 and up are $30 a month. We will have copies of the forms at the meeting and also all needed forms can be found online here (Registration) to help you save time by filling them out before you come.
If you were in Pathfinders last year check to make sure your uniform still fits and if there is anything that you need to order. Uniform information is in the Uniform section of the club website.
If you were in Pathfinders last year check to make sure your uniform still fits and if there is anything that you need to order. Uniform information is in the Uniform section of the club website.
Packing for campouts
We need everyone to start packing lighter and using smaller suitcases for club campouts. No over sized suitcases. Remember that they need to fin in the tents with other Pathfinder's stuff too. Don't try to put everything (sleeping bags, clothes, etc) all in one bag. Packing List
