FLORIDA PATHFINDERS Pathfinder Director s/staff Packet

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1 FLORIDA PATHFINDERS Pathfinder Director s/staff Packet

2 ADVENTURER/PATHFINDER/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT/CAMPUS MINISTRY 3 rd Quarter Calendar 2016 For more information go to ADVENTURERS JULY YM- STATE Leadership Convention (CK) 30 YM- N/C/S AREA Youth Ministries Council (CK) AUGUST 25 YM STATE NFL Pre-Season Game Fundraiser (Camping World Orlando) ** SEPTEMBER ( Club Year Begins) 30-Oct 2 A- NORTH Adventurer Family Campout (CK) PATHFINDERS JULY P- STATE Island Navigator (Marathon, FL) YM- STATE Leadership Convention (CK) 30 YM- N/C/S AREA Youth Ministries Council (CK) AUGUST 6-7 P-NORTH Zone B ETracker/Varsity Lock-in (West Coast Christian Academy) ** 25 YM STATE NFL Pre-Season Game Fundraiser (Camping World Orlando) ** SEPTEMBER ( Club Year Begins) 3-5 P-STATE Varsity White Water Rafting (Nantahala River, Bryson, NC) * YOUTH JULY Y/YA- STATE Survival Camp Level 1 (CK) YM- STATE Leadership Convention (CK) 30 YM- N/C/S AREA Youth Ministries Council (CK) AUGUST Y/YA/ACM STATE Son Screen Ignite by the FL Conference Communications (FL Conf) ** Y- NORTH Back To School Rally (CK) YOUTH AUGUST 25 YM STATE NFL Pre-Season Game Fundraiser (Camping World Orlando) ** SEPTEMBER 29-Oct 2Y- STATE HS Bible Retreat (CK) YOUNG ADULT JULY Y/YA- STATE Survival Camp Level 1 (CK) YM- STATE Leadership Convention (CK) 30 YM- N/C/S AREA Youth Ministries Council (CK) AUGUST 5-7 YA- STATE Single Parent s retreat by the FL Conference Family Ministry (CK) ** Y/YA/ACM STATE Son Screen Ignite by the FL Conference Communications (FL Conf) ** 25 YM STATE NFL Pre-Season Game Fundraiser (Camping World Orlando) ** SEPTEMBER No event ADVENTIST CAMPUS MINISTRY JULY YM- STATE Leadership Convention (CK) 30 YM- N/C/S AREA Youth Ministries Council (CK) AUGUST Y/YA/ACM STATE Son Screen Ignite by the FL Conference Communications (FL Conf) ** 25 YM STATE NFL Pre-Season Game Fundraiser (Camping World Orlando) ** SEPTEMBER No event * = New Event ** = New Entry? = Pending Bold font event= Club of the Year requirement KEY A-ADVENTURERS P-PATHFINDERS Y-YOUTH YA-YOUNG ADULT ACM- ADVENTIST CAMPUS MINISTRY YM- A/P/Y/YA/ACM OAV- OFFICIALLY APPOINTED VOLUNTEERS BCC - Baptist Convention Center BTSR - Back to School Rally CK - Camp Kulaqua EEE - Extreme E-Tracker Event FIU Florida International University FL Conf Florida Conference Office FLA - Forest Lake Academy FLC - Forest Lake Church FLC-UYC - Upper Youth Center FLEC - Forest Lake Education Center GC - General Conference GCA Georgia Cumberland Academy HS - High School JDSP - Jonathan Dickinson State Park NAD - North American Division PLR - Pine Lake Retreat SAU - Southern Adventist University SSS - Silver Springs Shores SU - Southern Union TAA - Tampa Adventist Academy TBA- To Be Announced TLT - Teen Leadership Training USF University of South Florida

3 ADVENTURER/PATHFINDER/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT/CAMPUS MINISTRY 4 th Quarter Calendar 2016 For more information go to ADVENTURERS OCTOBER 01 YM- STATE Sports Basketball League (TBA) NOVEMBER (Adv PF - Reports Due) 13 A- SOUTH Fun Day (Ambassador SDA) ** THANKSGIVING Office Closed DECEMBER No event 5-9 Store/Office closed for end-of-the-year inventory CHRISTMAS Office Closed PATHFINDERS OCTOBER 01 YM- STATE Sports Basketball League (TBA) P- Southern Union Camporee (CK) NOVEMBER (Adv PF - Reports Due) P/Y/YA/ACM- STATE BLAZE FEST- A Ministries Training for Ages 14+ (BCC, Lake Yale) THANKSGIVING Office Closed DECEMBER 2-4 P- STATE Drum Corp Training (TBA) 5-9 Store/Office closed for end-of-the-year inventory 9-11 P- STATE Varsity Canoe Trip (JDSP) P- CENTRAL Varsity Reveille (TBA) ** CHRISTMAS Office Closed YOUTH OCTOBER 01 YM- STATE Sports Basketball League (TBA) NOVEMBER P/Y/YA/ACM- STATE BLAZE FEST- A Ministries Training for Ages 14+ (BCC, Lake Yale) THANKSGIVING Office Closed YOUTH DECEMBER 5-9 Store/Office closed for end-of-the-year inventory Y/YA- STATE Survival Camping Level 2 (PLR) ** CHRISTMAS Office Closed YOUNG ADULT OCTOBER 01 YM- STATE Sports Basketball League (TBA) YA STATE Couples Retreat by the FL Conference Family Ministry ( (CK) ** NOVEMBER P/Y/YA/ACM- STATE BLAZE FEST- A Ministries Training for Ages 14+ (BCC, Lake Yale) THANKSGIVING Office Closed DECEMBER 5-9 Store/Office closed for end-of-the-year inventory Y/YA- STATE Survival Camping Level 2 (PLR) ** CHRISTMAS Office Closed ADVENTIST CAMPUS MINISTRY OCTOBER 01 YM- STATE Sports Basketball League (TBA) NOVEMBER (Adv PF - Reports Due) P/Y/YA/ACM- STATE BLAZE FEST- A Ministries Training for Ages 14+ (BCC, Lake Yale) THANKSGIVING Office Closed DECEMBER No event 5-9 Store/Office closed for end-of-the-year inventory CHRISTMAS Office Closed * = New Event ** = New Entry? = Pending Bold font event= Club of the Year requirement KEY A-ADVENTURERS P-PATHFINDERS Y-YOUTH YA-YOUNG ADULT ACM- ADVENTIST CAMPUS MINISTRY YM- A/P/Y/YA/ACM OAV- OFFICIALLY APPOINTED VOLUNTEERS BCC - Baptist Convention Center BTSR - Back to School Rally CK - Camp Kulaqua EEE - Extreme E-Tracker Event FIU Florida International University FL Conf Florida Conference Office FLA - Forest Lake Academy FLC - Forest Lake Church FLC-UYC - Upper Youth Center FLEC - Forest Lake Education Center GC - General Conference GCA Georgia Cumberland Academy HS - High School JDSP - Jonathan Dickinson State Park NAD - North American Division PLR - Pine Lake Retreat SAU - Southern Adventist University SSS - Silver Springs Shores SU - Southern Union TAA - Tampa Adventist Academy TBA- To Be Announced TLT - Teen Leadership Training USF University of South Florida

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5 Every Church in Florida Conference is required to have a Designated Person that oversees ALL local church volunteers. This person is called a Level 2 Administrator!

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7 EVERY CLUB MUST SUBMIT THIS FORM FOR DRIVING A CHURCH OWNED VEHICLE If there are no church owned vehicle drivers, just place NONE in the blank for DRIVER. Please complete this form and submit to:

8 Name FLORIDA CONFERENCE PATHFINDER VOLUNTEER DRIVER QUESTIONNAIRE CLUB OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT (PERSONAL VEHICLE) Due Nov. 1 (Must complete and sign this form if you are a staff member providing transportation to Adventurers during this Adventurer year ) If no drivers please indicate by checking this box and write the name of the church. Age Driver's License # State Expiration Date Address City State Zip Church Membership: Do you have a current auto insurance policy? Yes No Carrier Expiration Date Limit of Liability $ MUST BE FILLED IN (Minimum $100,000/300,000 required) (MUST HAVE REQUIRED LIMIT OF LIABILITY FOR TRANSPORATING ADVENTURERS, PLEASE PUT THE AMOUNT IN THE BLANK SPACE) Medical/PIP Limit $ MUST BE FILLED IN (Personal Injury Protection cannot be less than $10,000) Have you been involved in any at fault accidents within the last three years? Yes No If yes, describe below: Have you been cited for any moving violations within the last three years? Yes No If yes, describe below: I understand that should I be involved in an accident while driving for the Adventurer Club, my personal insurance will be primary. Further, I agree not to carry more passengers than the official rated load capacity for my vehicle. All vehicle occupants will be required to wear seat belts (no double belting allowed). Driver's Signature: Date: Church: (SIGNATURE REQUIRED- PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FORM WITHOUT SIGNATURE) Submitted Drivers Questionnaire form (Church owned vehicle) to FL Conference Risk Management Dept

9 PATHFINDER CLUB ADVICE July/August Create your calendar either Annual or Bi-annual (Make sure you include all conference events and check your local church calendar.) Getting Started Read through Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook (Section A) Have Club Registration Event See Section A, Page 102 Club Membership Applications See Section A, Page 103 Medical Consent Forms See Section A, Page 105 Code of Conduct See Section A, Page 106 Have your staff fill out: FL Volunteer Ministry Info Form See Director s Staff Packet Page 9. Be sure to keep for your records. Fill Out: Club Registration Form and submit to Youth Ministries Dept by November 1 st (Can be found on line) Shield the Vulnerable (Mandatory Screening Program) See Director s Staff Packet - Page 4-5 Staff Volunteer Driver Questionnaire (Personal Vehicles) Fill out and submit to Youth Ministries Dept by November 1 st. - Keep a copy for your records. Fill out: Adventist Risk Management Drivers Questionnaire Form (Only for Church Owned Vehicles) See Director s Staff Packet Page 6 - Submit to FL Conference RMD See Director s Staff Packet Page 10 for Club of the Year/Honor Club Requirements NEED SUPPLIES See Director s Staff Packet Page 16 August - Attend YM State Leadership Convention Check out Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook (Section G) For whom to contact with questions September Start keeping track of Awards like Good Conduct and Pathfinder of the Year Start a Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) Team Start a Precision Drill Team and/or Drum Corps Plan Induction for early in the year (See Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook, Section C) Plan Sabbath Service - should be done between October-April (See Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook, Section C) November Submit club calendar (Annual/Bi-annual) by November 1 st to Youth Ministries Dept Fill out Year End Membership Data Quarterly Report Data for November Keep until the end of the year February Submit club calendar (If Bi-annual) by February 1 st to Youth Ministries Dept Fill out Year End Membership Data Quarterly Report Data for February Keep until the end of the year

10 March/April Plan Investiture Service for March or April (See Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook, Section C) May Fill out Year End Membership Data Quarterly Report Data for May Submit completed form to Youth Ministries Dept Club Evaluation Form See Director s Staff Packet, Page 12 Basic Drill Evaluation Form See Director s Staff Packet, Page 13 Share Your Faith Report Can be found on line Individual Awards Documentation If you have any Club Members who have completed the requirements for Pathfinder of the Year, Panther Award, or Medal of Valor), please send ALL DOCUMENTATIONS (as outlined in the Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook, Sectiopn E) to the Youth Ministries Dept. Additional Information Plan to Attend Area Director s Meetings in January by areas A time to voice your opinions and concerns Adventurer and Pathfinder Leaders will have time to meet separately All Local Club Staff are welcome See Stay Connected Calendar for locations and time of the events list Pictures Please send any club news and pictures to the Youth Ministries Dept (We may be able to add them to the weekly update)

11 We are so excited to announce that the 2016 Southern Union Pathfinder Camporee will be held at Camp Kulauqa in High Springs, FL from October 12-16, Hello Everyone: In about 6 months we will have another Pathfinder Southern Union Camporee. The last one was in New this year! Registration for the Camporee will be moving online to our Camporee website Registration will open on Monday April 4, The regular Camporee price of $95 per person will be available from Monday April 4until Monday September 19. After September 19 a late registration fee of an additional $10 will apply. Registration will close on Friday, September 30th! Again be sure to bookmark the Camporee website will be your go to spot for the 2016 Camporee and don't forget to like us on Facebook as well. We are expecting a lot of Pathfinders from 8 States / 8 Conferences. Here is the information that you need to know: What: Southern Union Camporee 2016 Theme: Jesus for Me When: Wednesday, October 12 to Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: Camp Kulagua High Springs, Florida Registration: Begins April 4, 2016 / Ends September 19, 2016 Cost: $95/person (Children 5 and over same price) Arrival Time: No earlier than 8:00 am on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Information & Pre-planning: I m looking forward to seeing every one of your Pathfinders at the Camporee. Thank you & God Bless Javier Santiago Florida Conference Pathfinders Camping Director jvrsantiago@aol.com c

12 PATHFINDERS FL Volunteer Ministry Information Form MUST BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY (For local club use only) (Basic Sample Volunteer Application) club ministry year Section I - Personal Information Name: Address: Street: City: State: ZIP: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell/Mobile: Church Membership: Volunteer position(s) interested in: Date of Birth: (OPTIONAL) Section II - Educational/Training Information Highest level of formal education and area(s) study: Certification(s)/license(s) held that may reflect on your skills and abilities in working with children or as a volunteer: Section III - Shield the Vulnerable (Shield the Vulnerable.org) Shield the Vulnerable Tutorial/Background completed: Confirmed by church designated leader (Level 2 or Level 3): Signature of Volunteer YES NO YEAR YES NO Date Printed Name of Volunteer Printed Name of Club Ministry Director Please return completed application to the Pathfinder Ministry Club Director (Please do not send to Youth Ministries Department Must stay in your local club)

13 Club of the Year/Honor Club E-Tracker & Varsity The Florida Conference Youth Ministries Department challenges all Florida Pathfinder Clubs to work towards these awards. They require a club to plan, organize, and execute a complete Pathfinder year program. CLUB OF THE YEAR: Complete all of Section A and Section B. HONORARY CLUB: Complete all of Section A, and complete all but 2 of the requirements for Section B. REQUIREMENT SECTION A 1. You must register your club with the Conference EVERY YEAR (as soon as possible) but no later than November Shield the Vulnerable mandatory background screening program for all local church volunteers ages 18 and up. Every volunteer staff member, every club, & is done every three years. Go to 3. ANY staff member who will be driving Pathfinders during the year must fill out and sign the Volunteer Driver Questionnaire. Make a copy of this form for your club records, and send the ORIGINALS to the conference Office by November 1. If there are no divers, submit a blank form, mark the slot (No Drivers) with the name of the church. 4. ANY staff member who will be driving a church owned and insured vehicle during the year must fill out and sign the Risk Management Driver Questionnaire. Make a copy of this form for your club records, and send the ORIGINALS to the conference office by November Club MUST be working on Levels (Friend, Companion, Explorer, Ranger, Voyager, Guide, Pioneer, Navigator and/or Master Guide). 6. Club must be working on Honors. 7. Gather/Record Information quarterly/submit one time at end of Pathfinder Year (Due May 1) SECTION B 8. At least one Pathfinder club staff member must attend Leadership Convention. Varsity Pathfinders may attend if accompanied by at least one adult staff member. 9. Plan (with the help of your staff) your first semester club calendar (covering September-December) and submit it to the Conference office by November 1. You may elect to send the complete year calendar. If the complete calendar was not sent in, submit to the Conference office your second semester club calendar (covering January-May) by February If this Pathfinder year has a State or Area Camporee scheduled, at least 80% of your Pathfinders and staff must attend the event and be attired in the uniform of the day. 11. At least 80% of your club must participate in a Share Your Faith project during the year (may include Ingathering) for a minimum of 10 hours. Send in the Project Completion Report by May 1. You will also find this form in the staff hand book. 12. Have an Induction Service (one is not required if there are no new members this year). 13. Have a Pathfinder Sabbath. 14. Have an Investiture Service. 15. A yearly Club Evaluation is to be done by a PAC member, another club director, or by your own director. You will find the Pathfinder Club Evaluation Form in the Director s/staff Packet, page Your club (Pathfinders and staff) must go through a Basic Drill Evaluation every year. This is to be done by your Area Administrator, Zone Administrator, Cluster Coordinator, a PAC member, or by a Conferenceauthorized person during a club meeting. Class A uniforms must be worn for the evaluation. Your club director is to make all the arrangements. The Basic Drill Evaluation Form can also be found in the Director s/staff Packet, page At least one Pathfinder club staff member must attend a Conference-level Area Director s meeting. 18. At least one Pathfinder club staff member must attend Red Zone

14 PATHFINDER QUARTERLY DATA REPORT Record numbers as of: November 1 Gather/Record Membership Data/Info Quarterly/Submit one time at end of Pathfinder Year (Due May 1, 2017) DIRECTOR S NAME: CHURCH NAME: CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AS OF NOVEMBER 1 Record Membership Information Below Club Membership: Pathfinder (Include Friend-Companion-Explorer): Male Female Total: Club Membership: (Include Ranger-Voyager-Guide): Male Female Total: Club Membership: (Include Pioneer and Navigator): Male Female Total: Club TLT s Male (level 1-2) Female (level 1-2) Total: Male (level 3-4) Female (level 3-4) Total: Club Membership: (Include all TLT s. Do not include adult staff.) Friend through Explorer: Male Female Total: Ranger through Guide: Male Female Total: Pioneer and Navigator: Male Female Total: Club Staff (Do not include TLT s): Male Female Total: CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AS OF FEBRUARY 1 Record Membership Information Below Club Membership: Pathfinder (Include Friend-Companion-Explorer): Male Female Total: Club Membership: (Include Ranger-Voyager-Guide): Male Female Total: Club Membership: (Include Pioneer and Navigator): Male Female Total: Club TLT s Male (level 1-2) Female (level 1-2) Total: Male (level 3-4) Female (level 3-4) Total: Club Membership: (Include all TLT s. Do not include adult staff.) Friend through Explorer: Male Female Total: Ranger through Guide: Male Female Total: Pioneer and Navigator: Male Female Total: Club Staff (Do not include TLT s): Male Female Total:

15 Year End Data Report, con t Record numbers as of: End of Pathfinder Year Gather/Record Membership Data/Info Quarterly/Submit one time at end of Pathfinder Year (Due May 1, 2017) CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AS MAY 1 Record Membership Information Below Club Membership: Pathfinder (Include Friend-Companion-Explorer): Male Female Total: Club Membership: (Include Ranger-Voyager-Guide): Male Female Total: Club Membership: (Include Pioneer and Navigator): Male Female Total: Club TLT s Male (level 1-2) Female (level 1-2) Total: Male (level 3-4) Female (level 3-4) Total: Club Membership: (Include all TLT s. Do not include adult staff.) Friend through Explorer: Male Female Total: Ranger through Guide: Male Female Total: Pioneer and Navigator: Male Female Total: Club Staff (Do not include TLT s): Male Female Total: CLUB OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENTS 1. RED ZONE May 2016 Yes No 2. Leadership Convention July 2016 Yes No 3. Club Registration Form Yes No 4. Shield the Vulnerable Yes No 5. Annual/Bi-Annual Calendar Yes No 6. Driver s Questionnaire Form Yes No 7. Induction Service (one is not required if there are no new members this year). Induction Service Completed - Date: Part of Adventurer Induction Service Number of New Members No New Members 8. Area Youth Ministries Council Yes No 9. Pathfinder Sabbath Program (could be part of Adventurer) Pathfinder Sabbath Completed Date: Part of Adventurer Sabbath program 10. Share Your Faith Project Completion Report Yes No

16 11. Investiture Service Program (could be part of Adventurer) Investiture Completed Date: Part of Adventurer Investiture Service 12. Basic Drill Evaluation Name of Evaluator: Date: 13. Club Evaluation Name of Evaluator: Date: 14. Number of Baptisms: Friend-Companion Ranger-Guide Pioneer-Navigator 15. Number Invested: Friend Trail Friend Voyager Advanced Voyager Companion Trail Companion Guide Advanced Guide Explorer Frontier Explorer Pioneer Advanced Pioneer Ranger Frontier Ranger Navigator Advanced Navigator Master Guide PLA PIA 16. Number of Honors Awarded (total of entire club combined): 17. Number of Honor Masters Awarded (example Aquatic Master, Homemaking Master): JUST WONDERING How often does your club hold meetings? Every Week Twice a Month Once a Month 2. Where do you meet? Church School Other (describe) 3. Do you have a short devotional or worship at every meeting? YES NO 4. How many non-seventh-day Adventist children are registered in your club? 5. How many club members/staff are currently working on their Master Guide? Please register them (and all other Master Guides) with the Pathfinder Dept. 6. Please send any club news and pictures to the Florida Conference Youth Dept. (you just might get published)! MAIL TO: Florida Conference FAX to: (407) Attn: Youth Ministries Dept. Phone: S. State Road 434 Altamonte Springs, FL

17 Club Evaluation Form CLUB OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT! A yearly club evaluation is to be done by a PAC member, another club director, or by your own director. This evaluation should be completed before May 1 st and the name of the evaluator written on your May 1 st Quarterly Report. (Form does not need to be sent to the Conference office.) CHURCH: CLUB DIRECTOR: EVALUATOR: QUALIFICATIONS: E = Excellent S = Satisfactory NI = Needs Improvement 1. ENVIRONMENT a. Is the physical setting of the meeting area attractive? b. Is it well lit and clean? c. Is there adequate space for all the Pathfinders needs? d. Are the buildings and fixtures well maintained? 2. TEAMWORK a. Is there adequate personnel? b. Do they all know what is expected of them? c. Are the responsibilities spread evenly? d. Does the director, or person in charge, show leadership abilities? 3. PROGRAM a. Is there a good balance of physical, social, mental and spiritual activities? b. Are the classes and other activities appropriate to the age groups? c. Is the monthly calendar posted where all Pathfinders can see? d. Is Basic Drill encouraged and taught? 4. ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING a. Was formation for opening and closing ceremonies done in an organized, Christ-centered manner? b. Were flags posted correctly? c. Are club records, such as medical consent forms, kept filed for quick use or reference, including attendance records? d. Are all supplies and equipment in the right place at the right time? e. Is everyone ready to perform their job when needed? 5. TEACHING METHODS a. Do the teachers keep the interest of the Pathfinders? b. Do they carefully explain what is to be done or learned? c. Do they assist each Pathfinder when needed? d. Do they allow time for proper cleanup? e. Do they ask summary questions at the end of the class time, when appropriate, to make sure the Pathfinders have understood what was taught? Signature of Evaluator: Date:

18 BASIC DRILL EVALUATION FORM CLUB OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT! Your club (Pathfinders and staff) should go through a Basic Drill Evaluation every year. This is to be done by your Area Administrator, State Drill Director, a PAC member, or by a Conference-authorized person during Club meeting time. Class A uniforms must be worn for the evaluation. Your club Director is to make all the arrangements. Evaluation MUST be completed before May 1 st. No evaluations should be done after the May 1 st deadline. Please report it on Quarterly Report. (Form does not need to be sent to the Conference office, keep it for your records) CHURCH: CLUB: DIRECTOR: CLUB DRILL MASTER: EVALUATOR: TITTLE: This Pathfinder Club has successfully executed all the Basic Drill required commands listed below: CLASS A UNIFORM: Yes No Fall In Fall out Dress Right, Dress / Ready Front Cover / Recover Open Ranks, March / Close Ranks, March At Ease Attention Parade Rest Prayer Attention Present Arms / Order Arms Hand Salute (called) Right Face / Left Face About Face Mark Time, March Forward, March Right Flank / Left Flank, March Rear, March Column Left / Column Right, March Eyes Right / Eyes Front (Marching and at Halt) Halt Dismissed Evaluator Comments: Review of performance: Great Good Needs Improvement Signature of Evaluator: Date:

19 FLORIDA CONFERENCE PATHFINDER OFFICIAL UNIFORM INSPECTION 1. Uniforms A. Club Crest B. Level Patch (Varsity, e-tracker, Staff) C. Pathfinder Triangle D. Conference Patch E. Pathfinder World Patch F. Class Level Strip G. Class Pins, Strip, Chevrons Match H. Ribbon Bars in Proper Position I. Division Elements (e-tracker, Varsity, TLT, MG) J. Uniform Shirt Color (Tan) & Style K. Pants / Skirt Color (Black) & Style L. Belts (Black) and Pathfinder Buckle M. Socks/Stockings N. Black Shoes O. All Buttons, Buckles, Laces Fastened P. Overall Uniform Neat & Clean Q. Overall Uniform in Regulation (Pins/Patches) 10 points max. 2. Personnel AA. Courtesy to Inspectors BB. Personal Grooming (teeth, fingernails, etc.) Points Possible 100 Points Received There are 5 points possible for lines A-P. Line Q has 10 points possible. Lines are to be tallied and divided by 20. A final total of 5 points are possible. A maximum of 25 points may be deducted from any club for inappropriate behavior during the event. All Uniform Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the current edition of the Florida Conference Uniform Manual. 5 points Superior 3 points Good 1 point Basic 4 points Excellent 2 points Fair Club Name Director Date Inspector TOTAL SCORE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Keep at Local Club FloridaConferenceFormalUniformInspection.doc-ES-IAD

20 SHARE YOUR FAITH CLUB OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT Project Completion Report Church/Club Name: Dates of Project: Director: Phone: Number of Participants: Nature and Details of Project: Evaluation (Summarize the success of the project): Number of hour s club worked on project: hours. This form MUST be submitted (mailed, faxed, dropped off, etc.) to the Florida Conference Youth Ministries Department by May 1 with your Year-End Report

21 HARVEST REPORT Club Name: Director: Phone: 1. Numbers of members working (Pathfinders and Staff): 2. Total pieces of literature distributed: 3. Total number of cans collected: 4. Total number of non-canned food items collected: 5. Total pieces of clothing collected: 6. Money collected: 7. Total number of food baskets prepared:

22 Pathfinder of the Year RESUME (Submit to Local Club Director by April 1 Forward to Conference Youth Ministries Department. by May 1) PATHFINDER S NAME: AGE: CHURCH: DIRECTOR: 1. Attach to this form a photo of you working on your Special Accomplishment. 2. What was your Special Accomplishment (describe preparation, implementation & follow-up)? 3. How many total hours did you spend on the project? 4. Why did you choose this project? 5. Explain how (if at all) other people helped you with your project: 6. How have you been affected by this project? 7. What Basic & Advanced level study did you complete this year? Signature: Date: 8. Explain what part of your basic or advanced level study was most challenging this year? 9. What Honor did you complete on your own initiative, and how did you do it? 10. How did you contribute to the over-all Spiritual Level of your club this year? 11. Why do you think you should be Pathfinder of the Year? (For more information on PF of the Year Requirements please see Section E in the Staff Handbook)

23 Pathfinder of the Year EVALUATION SHEET NAME OF CANDIDATE (please print): The Pathfinder of the Year award is given to only a few young people (maximum three (3) per club) throughout the state of Florida each year. The requirements are not intended to be easy and are designed to present a challenge to the Pathfinder who is exceptional, and outstanding in all aspects of life. One of the requirements for this award is that the Candidate must (with complete honesty) fill out one of these sheets to evaluate him/herself. They must then give sheets to four (4) of the following adults who know them well: Parent School Teacher Sabbath School Teacher or Pastor Pathfinder Staff. EVALUATOR S RESPONSIBILITY: Please take the time to evaluate the above-mentioned Candidate to the best of your knowledge. There may be questions that do not apply to you LEAVE THOSE BLANK. Once completed, seal this form in an envelope, and return it to the Pathfinder Director EVALUATOR S NAME (please print): EVALUATOR S RELATIONSHIP TO CANDIDATE: RATING SCALE: 1= VERY POOR 3=POOR 5=AVERAGE 7=GOOD 10=EXCELLENT 1. Personal appearance and hygiene: Keeps bedroom neat: Cleans up after him/herself: Shows respect towards adults and those in authority: Shows respect towards all family members: Sets a good example to his/her peers by being courteous, kind and obedient: Takes active interest in school: Takes active interest in all aspects of Pathfinders: Finishes chores without being excessively prodded: Is spiritually reverent and has positive Christian attitudes and manners: Has personal devotions (Bible studies): Is regularly involved in church activities: (a non Adventist youth involved in his/her own church meets this requirement, and a non-churchgoer may rely on the Pathfinder Club s spiritual activities). Signature of Evaluator FOR PF LEADER ONLY A) Total points circled: B) Amount of questions answered: C) Average (A divided by B): Please make four (4) copies of this SHEET (For more information on PF of the Year Requirements please see Section E in the Staff Handbook)

24 Pathfinder of the Year REQUIREMENT COMPLETION FORM* FOR PATHFINDER LEADER ONLY Church: Candidate's Name: Pathfinder Leader filling out the Form: Is an active member (or on-line member) since the beginning of the current Pathfinder year. Was present and on time for 85% of weekly club meetings. ( On-line - counselor 85% of the weeks. Meet with counselor at least once a month.) Attended 85% of local club functions. ( On-line as allowed by school schedule.) One of the following completed: A. Attended a Conference State/Area Camporee. B. Attended at least one Conference Pathfinder function. C. Will attend Red Zone. Has a complete, clean and pressed uniform and wore it when required. Exhibited a positive attitude towards wearing the uniform. Knows the meaning of one of these: The Uniform Insignia The Pathfinder Pledge & Law Was (or will be) invested in the following Pathfinder Level completed during the year. Was (or will be) invested in a Pathfinder Advanced Level completed during the year. List 5 honors earned, one of which must be earned on his/her own initiative. 1. Honor by own initiative: Special Accomplishment Project was approved by the Club Director. Resume was completed by the Candidate, and is attached to this form. Please calculate the average of all four (4) Evaluation Sheets (must be at least 8.45): A. Average of Evaluation Sheet #1 B. Average of Evaluation Sheet #2 C. Average of Evaluation Sheet #3 D. Average of Evaluation Sheet #4 E. Total Evaluation Points (add A, B, C & D) F. Average of all 4 Evaluation Sheets (divide E by 4) The candidate was approved by the Club Staff (at a staff meeting) by a SECRET BALLOT majority vote. This vote was based on the Pathfinder s Resume, his/her four (4) Evaluation Sheets, and on the personal observations of the Club Staff. Signature of Pathfinder Leader Date * You must send this form to the Conference office by May 1. Please attach the Candidate s Resume to this form, for these are the only two documents we need to determine the Pathfinder of the Year award winners. (For more information on PF of the Year Requirements please see Section E in the Staff Handbook)

25 The Florida Panther Award This Award is under review Revised Panther Award form will be available online by January 2017 The Florida Pathfinder MEDAL OF VALOR This Medal of Valor is under review Revised Medal of Valor form will be available online by January

26 PRECISION DRILL TEAM REGISTRATION Agenda deadline before 12:00 noon 1st Friday of May CHURCH: TEAM: DRILL MASTER (adult drill leader) INFORMATION: Name: Daytime #: ( PRINT) MULTIPLE TEAMS: A club that has over 75 registered and active Pathfinders (e-trackers & Varsity) may enter two Precision Drill teams for competition. If your club meets this criterion, and will have 2 teams, please register each team SEPARATELY. TEAM NAME (only if club has 2 teams) DRILL CAPTAIN (Pathfinder calling the commands) Name: Age: Is he/she working on a Pathfinder level? YES NO Is he/she an invested Master Guide? YES NO PERFORMING: (Drill teams are encouraged to perform Saturday night. Allowing more time Sunday to enjoy the other activities) Saturday Night Sunday Morning PRECISION DRILL TEAM INFORMATION: (membership/performing in a Precision Drill Team is a PRIVILEDGE and must be earned) Number of Drill Team members INCLUDING DRILL MASTER: All performing PDT members are registered members of this Pathfinder Club? YES NO Are ALL the performing PDT members 17 years old or younger? YES NO Each performing PDT member is currently working on the appropriate Pathfinder level? YES NO By signing below I,, the Drill Master of the above-mentioned Precision Drill Team and Church, understand and agree with the following: I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook, Section D, Precision Drill policies. Our performance will be to the honor and glory of Christ, and will uphold our Christian principles. To the best of my knowledge, all the above information is correct and accurate. ACCEPT initials or Signature Registration Form and Agenda to: Alex Flores at a0flores@gmail.com before deadline

27 DRUM CORPS REGISTRATION DUE: Before 12:00 noon 1 st Friday of May CHURCH: DRUM CORPS: DRUM MASTER (adult drum leader) INFORMATION: Name: Phone: DRUM CAPTAIN: AGE: LEVEL: DRUM CORPS INFORMATION: STYLE: Traditional Corps: *Performing Drum Corps members must be 20 years of age or younger. Should not be Invested MG. > Does each Performing Drum Corps member meet the AGE requirement? Yes No > Is every Performing DC player a registered member of this Pathfinder Club? Yes No > Is every Performing DC player working on the appropriate Pathfinder level? Yes No Junior Drum Corps Advanced Drum Corps BONUS POINTS: Are all performing members 17 years old or younger? (The adult Drum Master may perform without penalty) Yes No By signing below, I,, the Drum Master of the above-mentioned Church, understand and agree with the following: I have read, and agree to comply with the Florida Pathfinder Staff Handbook, Section D, Drum Corps policies. I understand that each Drum Corps will have only 8 minutes to perform as many numbers as they wish, and that there will be a time penalty assessed for any time beyond the 8 minutes. Our performance will be to the honor and glory of Christ, and will uphold our Christian principles. To the best of my knowledge, all the above information is correct and accurate. Pathfinder Drum Corp Master's Signature Date Registration form to: Darrell Edwards at floridadrums27@yahoo.com

28 ONLINE STORE PLACING ORDERS ON-LINE All orders must be completed on our on-line store In order to give you the best timely service, please complete your order online PRIOR to visiting the office in person. STORE HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm WEDNESDAY CLOSED Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon To best serve you, please plan your visit around these times ONLY. Thank you. (Outside of these hours the physical store is closed for customers.) Contact information: Elizabeth Bence , X elizabeth.bence@floridaconference.com Fax: Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventist 351 S. State Road 434 Altamonte Springs, FL

29 RED ZONE DATE: May, 26-28, 2017 LOCATION: Camp Kulaqua ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Tent Camping/Lodging PSE = Pathfinder Skill Events Honors Bible Book Activity Tent Activity Knot s Relay Activity Awards Ceremony Pathfinder Sabbath School and Church Pathfinder Sabbath Afternoon Activities River Ranch