conference booklet15 - Christian Camp Leaders

CHRISTIAN CAMP
LEADERS CONFERENCE
January, 26-29, 2015
The Park Vista
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
SACRIFICE
SERVICE SOLD OUT
Name:____________________________________
Camp:____________________________________
Conference Schedule
4:00-6:00 pm
6:00-7:00 pm
7:00-8:00 pm
8:00-8:15 pm
8:15-9:30 pm
9:30-10:15 pm
7:00-7:45 am
8:00-9:30 am
9:30-10:30 am
10:30-12:00 pm
12:00– 2:00 pm
2:00-3:00 pm
3:15-4:30 pm
4:30-6:30 pm
5:00-6:00 pm
6:30-8:00 pm
8:00-8:15 pm
8:15-9:00 pm
Monday
Registration
Dinner
Main Session #1
Intro of CCL Board
Speed Networking
Hospitality Suite 15
Tuesday
Hospitality Suite 15
Workshop #1
Late Breakfast
Workshop #2
Vendor Fair
Late Lunch
Workshop #3
Dinner on your own
Hospitality Suite 15
Main Session #2
Matthews/Wade Award
Chit-Chats
7:30-8:15 am
8:30-10:00 am
10:00-11:00 am
11:00-12:00 pm
12:15-12:30 pm
12:30-7:00 pm
7:00-9:00 pm
9:00-10:00 pm
7:00-7:45 am
8:00-8:30 am
8:30-9:30 am
9:30-10:00 am
10:00-11:00 am
Wednesday
Hospitality Suite 15
Workshop #4
Brunch
Main Session #3
Remembering David Bean
Free Time
“Legend of Wiley Jake”
After Glow
Thursday
Hospitality Suite 15
Business Meeting
Main Session #4
Closing/Prayer Circle
Brunch
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Detailed schedule found on page 6-7
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Brain Teasers···················································· 2
Conference Intro ··············································· 4
Speed Networking ············································ 5
Conference Schedule ········································6-7
Guest Speaker/ Worship Leader ··························8-9
Workshops at a Glance ·································· 10-11
Workshop Descriptions ···························· 12-17
Workshop Leader Bio’s ····························· 18-22
Special Event ···················································23
Logistics/ Event Center Map··························· 24-25
Table of Contents
Welcome to the 2015 CCL Conference!
Childcare Information ·······································26
Resource Page ·················································27
Vendors ······················································ 28-29
Conference Notes ········································· 30-31
More Brain Teasers ···········································32
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Welcome
Welcome to Christian Camp Leaders Conference!
“The high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule.”
Albert Einstein
“Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘Anyone who
wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.’” Mark
9:35. We are going to learn in the next few days what tools to use
when measuring our greatness and the greatness of the camps we
serve. “Ministry Requires Service.”
We want to thank you for your dedication and service to camp
ministry and lives that are changed because of that sacrifice. I know
that Tommy and John Thomas will challenge us in our life and in our
ministry to continue to SERVE! Consider others before yourself.
Clearly, we live in a very self-centered society. Most of us have grown
so accustomed to our “me-first” culture that we are suspicious of any
person who demonstrates a genuine “other-first” attitude. As Christians, however, we have been called to a different standard—one that
requires us to put the interest of others ahead of our own. Take time
over the next few days to spend time looking at Philippians 2 and learn
to be like Jesus. He came to SERVE, not to be served.
Take time in the next few days to detach yourself from everything, and focus on what God is doing in your life now and in the future.
The Measure of Greatness! Sacrifice SERVICE Sold Out
Keith Warner
2015 Conference Chair
Executive Director—Butler Springs Christian Camp
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I want to thank Tim Yankey who oversees all the workshops for doing a
great job and keeping things organized for us! It’s a BIG task!! I also
want to thank Randy Chestnut for leading our Vendor fair! He also has
a BIG Task!! And a BIG thank you to the Butler Springs Staff for
helping with all the behind the scene things that take place for the
conference!
Enjoy the conference and if I can help you with anything or pray for
you let me know, I would be happy to serve you.
Here’s how it works:
Track
Topic for Discussion
Location
Leader
Admin 1
First Timers Conference Orientation
Mountainview A
Randy Pim
Human
Resources
Cash Counting Procedure: Counting,
signing
What new Building materials and tools
are out there?
Gardenview A
Tim Yankey
Gardenview B
Jim Mann
Rainy Day Ideas
Mountainview B
Allison Doty
Making Meal time a Ministry
Gardenview C
Kelly and Ben Fulcher
Program
Workshop Teasers for the programming
Track
Gardenview D
Mark
Campbell
Spiritual
Tracks
Running on Fumes. Strategies for
Keeping Your Spiritual Tank Full
Gardenview E
Scott
McClimans
Admin 1
First Timers Conference Orientation
Facilities
Guest
Services
Food
Service
Admin 2/
Human
Mountainview A
Randy Pim
Background Checks and Fingerprinting
Requirements
Gardenview A
Facilities
Energy saving ideas
Gardenview B
Dan Roberts
Guest
Services
Housekeeping: Contracted out or Self
Clean-Pay by building or by Hour?
Mountainview B
Allison Doty
Food
Service
Managing Volunteers
Gardenview C
Kelly And Ben Fulcher
Program
What’s Hot. What’s Not. New Games/
activities
Gardenview D
Ben Strouse
Spiritual
Tracks
Does my Conscience Determine my
Work Ethic
Gardenview E
Bob Phillips
Admin 1
Code of conduct policy for campers,
faculty, rental groups
Mountianview A
Ross Knecht
Tim Yankey
Admin 2/
Human
Resource
Health Insurance Alternatives
Gardenview A
Steve Bornemann
Facilities
.Keeping the facilities looking good on
a shoestring budget
Gardenview B
Jim Mann
Guest
Services
Camper Mail vs. Gift Bags
Mountain view B
Nancy Stone
Food
Service
Homemade vs. Heat and Serve
Gardenview C
Kelly and Ben Fulcher
Program
Dean’s Training & Dean’s Manuals
What are you doing to train Deans
Gardeview D
Spiritual
Tracks
Challenges for Women in
Camp Leadership
Gardenview E
Resource
Steve
Bornemann
Gary Baker
Kerma Yotter
Speed Networking
Over this 75 minute period, there will be three 20 minute time slots. Choose a topic during
each time slot and go to the topic room. There will be a 5 minute time period between each
slot so move quickly to your next location. A horn will sound at the beginning and end of
each time slot. Discussion must end immediately. There will be plenty of time for follow-up
discussion and networking during the Afterglow.
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Conference Schedule
Monday
January 26
4:00-6:00 pm
Registration 7:00-7:45 am
Hotel Lobby
6:00-7:00 pm
Host: Mark Laughlin
Elkhorn Valley Christian Camp
Dinner
Main Session #1
TN Ballroom 3-4 9:30-10:30 am
8:00-8:15 pm
Intro of CCL Board
Speed Networking
Garden View—See schedule
9:30-10:15 pm
Late Breakfast
TN Ballroom 1-2
10:30-12:00 pm
Workshop #2
12:00– 2:00 pm
Vendor Fair
Breakout Rooms— See Schedule
Hospitality Suite 15
Hosts: Steve and Phyllis Bornemann 2:00-3:00 pm
Lake Aurora Christian Camp
TN Ballroom 1-2
3:15-4:30 pm
Late Lunch
Workshop #3
Breakout Rooms—See Schedule
4:30-6:30 pm Dinner on Your Own
Hospitality Sessions
sponsored by:
CCL Board
Hosts are seasoned camp leaders
OR
5:00-6:00 pm
Hospitality Suite 15
6:30-8:00 pm
Main Session #2
8:00-8:15 pm
Matthews/Wade
Award
Grab a snack and some friends, take a
load off and
relax.
8:15-9:00 pm
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Hospitality Suite 15
Workshop #1
TN Ballroom 1-2 8:00-9:30 am
Breakout Rooms—See Schedule
7:00-8:00 pm
8:15-9:30 pm
Tuesday
January 27
Snacks Available
TN Ballroom 3-4
TN Ballroom 3-4
Chit-Chats
Various Locations
Alan and Vicky Cooper, Joey Westbrook,
Lance Powers and Randy & Nancy Pim
7:30-8:15 am
Hospitality Suite 15
Host: Nancy Stone
Country Lake Christian Camp
8:30-10:00 am
Workshop #4
Breakout Rooms—See Schedule
10:00-11:00 am
11:00-12:00 pm
12:15-12:30 pm
12:30-7:00 pm
Brunch
TN Ballroom 1-2
Main Session #3
TN Ballroom 3-4
Remembering
David Bean
Free Time
Dinner on your own
7:00-9:00 pm
Special Event
“Legend of Wiley Jake”
John thomas and Tommy Oaks
TN Ballroom 3-4
9:00-10:00 pm
After Glow
TN Ballroom 1-2
After Glow
sponsored by: High
Hill, Hanging Rock
and Allendale.
Thursday
January 29
7:00-7:45 am
Hospitality Suite 15
8:00-8:30 am
Business Meeting
8:30-9:30 am
Main Session #4
Host: Tim Yankey
TN Ballroom 3-4
TN Ballroom 3-4
9:30-10:00 am Closing/Prayer Circle
10:00-11:00 am
Brunch
TN Ballroom 1-2
See you in 2016
“Sold Out”
Jan 25-28, 2016
The Park Vista
Gatlinburg, TN
Because we are doing a late
breakfast or brunch each
morning, you might want to
visit the hospitality suite and
chat with a professional.
Drinks and snacks are
provided.
Conference Schedule
Wednesday
January 28
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Guest Speaker
Tommy Oaks is married (to Patricia),
the father of two grown sons (John Thomas
and Jason), the Father-in-Law of one
girl (Misty—Jason's wife), and grandfather of
one boy (Caleb) and one girl (Gillian).
He graduated from Johnson Bible College
(BA), Emmanuel School of Religion (MA),
East Tennessee State University (MA), and
the University of Tennessee(PhD).
His studies at Johnson and Emmanuel
emphasized Bible and Practical Ministries,
and his work at ETSU and UT focused on
English, Education and Storytelling (at
ETSU, he was the first person in the world to
graduate with a Master's Degree in
Storytelling).
He has been preaching for over forty years,
and has had a variety of experiences in the
ministry, including youth ministry, pulpit
preacher, campus ministry, and for years he
has been a full time traveling evangelist (25+
and countin’!).
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As a storyteller, he has told stories at a
variety of occasions both in the Church and
in secular settings, such as civic clubs,
storytelling festivals, school systems (for
teachers and students), and bed and breakfast
inns. His favorite audience has been his own
children, who started hearing his stories the
day they came home from the hospital.
As a minister, he has served in a nationwide
ministry including revivals, retreats, rallies,
conventions, seminars and workshops. His
preaching is characterized by the use of
stories, and an emphasis on living out one's
faith on a daily basis, especially in one's
family.
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Worship Leaders
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John thomas (yes, he spells it with a
small ‘t’) is a prolific songwriter, pianist
and singer based in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has wri en and produced over
20 musicals including Ruthie & Bo, The
Legend of Wiley Jake and Star Queen.
John thomas has also produced a dozen albums with the latest being a terrific Bluegrass CD en tled, Vegas Blue.
JohnthomasOaks.com
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Workshops at a Glance
Track
Tuesday 8:00 am
Workshop #1
Tuesday 10:30 am
Workshop #2
ADMIN 1
Developing A Sustainable Funding Model
for Camps/Nonprofits
Joey Westbrook
Today’s Website Design &
Smart Phone App
Integration
BG Hamrick Inc.
Planning for Life after
Ministry
(Retirement Planning,
Investments)
Tax Law Changes Affecting
Camps and Churches
Tom Burbrink
Tom Burbrink
Google Forms for
Maintenance Records
Logging Tasks and
Keeping Records
Lance Powers
HVAC 101
Getting a Handle on the
Basics
Gardenview A
ADMIN 2/
HUMAN
RESOURCES
Gardenview B
FACILITIES
Gardenview C
GUEST
SERVICE
Gardenview D
FOOD
SERVICE
Gardenview E
PROGRAMMING
Prices Policies and
Christian Camping Without
Procedures for Rental Compromise – Holding Jesus
Groups
High in the Midst of a
Tina Rooks, Josh Miller
Compromising Culture
Chris Osborne
Ross Knecht
Small Group Cooks
How Can We Help
Each Other
Kelly Fulcher
Diana Fulmer
Park Vista Kitchen Tour
How Effective is Your
Program
Where’s the Nurse?
Sam Willard
Jennifer Sears
"Camp Leaders &
The Discipline
of Celebration"
Tommy Oaks
The Importance
of Leadership:
Taking a Sabbatical
Bruce Cameron
Park Vista staff
Mountainview A
SPIRITUAL
Mountainview B
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Scott McClimans
Wednesday 8:30 am
Workshop #4
Easy Street or Betting Your Bottom
Dollar? Fundraising is a Hard Knock
Life
Open Forum
Sharing Ideas on How We Can
Help Each Other
Cherish Edwards
Randy Pim, Tim Yankey
If You Want Your Message to Stick…
Tell a Story
Fast Thinking:
How to Become More Skillful
At Thinking on Your Feet
Wendy Redmon
Wendy Redmon
Small Engine Repair
Open Forum
Bill Greenwood
Dan Roberts
Jim Mann
Allergies: From Registration to Dessert
(Guest Service & Food Service Combined
for this Workshop)
Jennifer Hicks & Linda Rice
Open Forum
Allergies: From Registration to Dessert
(Guest Service & Food Service Combined
for this Workshop)
Open Forum
Veteran Cooks Share Ideas
Nancy Stone
Jennifer Hicks & Linda Rice
Diana Follmer, Alan & Vicki
Cooper, Linda Rice
Mission Possible:
Making Missions part of your Camp
Program
Open Forum
Sharing Ideas on How We Can
Help Each Other
Bruce Cameron
Gary Baker
Mark Campbell
Gary Baker
The Benefits of a High
Standard Work Ethic
(For Ladies)
The Ministry Blur: Finding
Focus Amidst the Demands!
Wendy Fitzgerald
Lance Powers
Workshops at a Glance
Tuesday 3:15 pm
Workshop #3
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ADMIN 1
Workshop Descriptions
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Track Leaders: Tim Yankey, Randy Pim
New Camp Workers 101
During Speed Networking
Randy Pim
Workshop Description: This workshop is designed for those who have been in Christian
Camping for three years or less. However, even experienced camp workers may find ways
to “re-tool” their ministry. A complimentary copy of the New Camp Workers Handbook
will be given to each attendee.
Targets of Excellence
¨ Do you have a clear cut picture of what your first few years priorities should be?
¨ Is there a well-defined job description for you? What expectations are there for your
family?
¨ How does the Board structure function? Does it fit your leadership style?
¨ Do you have a good picture of all of the area’s of the camp that are necessary for an
effective Camp Ministry?
Developing A Sustainable Funding Model for Camps/Nonprofits
Joey Westbrook
Having a great program will not be enough to achieve your mission, especially with all of
the uncertainty in the economy and shrinking church mission budgets. Camps and nonprofits must develop a funding model that can provide a level of stability and produce the
revenue required to grow and maintain mission with integrity. In this workshop we will
discuss the importance of understanding the organization’s current funding strengths and
weaknesses, identify new funding resources, and develop the legal and ethical systems required to protect your mission while expanding the resources necessary for growth.
Targets of Excellence:
1. Does your board have a good understanding to the organization’s current funding
strengths and weaknesses?
2. Have you done an evaluation of the health of your partner churches?
3. Do your by-laws, policies and partner churches support the changes necessary for sustaining your ministry?
4. Evaluate the potential market in your area and determine if you can reach groups outside
your geographic area.
Today’s Website Design & Smart App Integration
BG Hamrick
How long has it been since you redesigned your website? How do you use media to market your camp? Hamrick Inc. is a fast growing company that can help get your website
looking cutting edge and tie in a Smart App to your camp that will help keep people connected to your ministry.
Targets of Excellence
Website Design - A website can enhance your organization in many ways.
Social Media - The ability to engage in digital conversation with your community and followers
is a luxury that we never had in the traditional marketing world.
Mobile App - 10 years ago, many ministries felt a website was unnecessary; today 60% of new
visitors choose which church to visit by the church’s website alone!
Easy Street or Betting Your Bottom Dollar? Fundraising is a Hard Knock Life.
Cherish Edwards
1. Your Camp Finances. What is your financial past? Are you at your Bottom Dollar?
Where do you view your financial future? Dream about finding Easy Street
2. Today's Donor Base. Who is giving? What are they giving to? What will they avoid giving to?
3. Creative Fundraising solutions. Grants, Endowments, Support Ministries, Events, Daycare, Rentals, etc...
ADMIN 2/HUMAN RESOURCE Track Leader: Steve Bornemann
Tom Burbrink
Tax Law Changes Affecting Camps and Churches
Tom Burbrink
Does your camp qualify for Health Insurance Tax Credit refunds for 2011, 2012 and 2013?
Will your health insurance premiums paid by the camp be part of taxable income?
Should you file as a “regular” employee or as a “minister” employed by the camp?
Can you exempt out of Social Security? If so, should you?
If You Want Your Message to Stick…Tell a Story
Wendy Redmon
How does a leader inspire people to follow a new vision? By using compelling stories to illustrate the vision. The idea that a leader should have excellent communication skills is not
ground-breaking, but what makes ideas stick? Leaders need to engage people in a new direction
when they have to build trust and inspire positive attitudes.
It’s the reason Steve Jobs sold millions of iPods by skipping the technical specifications and
simply stating that one thousand songs could now fit in your pocket. It’s the reason trial lawyers
appeal to a jury’s human emotions as much as the letter of the law. When we need to persuade
people about ideas, we tell stories.
Targets of Excellence:
You will learn:
Why story telling is so powerful!
When to tell a story?
Which story to tell?
How to design a good story.
Fast Thinking: How to become skilled at thinking on your feet Wendy Redmon
Does your mind freeze up at the most inopportune times? Do you think of the perfect thing to
say ... later? Are you ever called upon impromptu to speak before a group? Do you blurt out the
first thing that comes to your mind? If your answer to any of these questions is “YES”! This
session is for you!
Targets of Excellence:
You will learn how to:
Buy time.
Think in Threes.
Learn how to take a question up or down a level.
Quickly organize your thoughts using a simple acronym.
Workshop Descriptions
Planning for Life After Ministry
Are you putting enough into your retirement account?
Where will you live when you retire?
When should you start drawing your Social Security benefits?
What health insurance will you need in addition to Medicare?
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FACILITY
Workshop Descriptions
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Track Leaders: Dan Roberts, Jim Mann
Google forms for Maintenance.
Lance Powers
Focus will be on vehicle and maintenance service records.
Illustration of what this can do: I walk into a building and find that a wall switch plate has
come loose from the wall. I click on a short cut on my phone that takes me to a form with
drop down windows. Select my name, select building a am in, select nature of item
(electrical, plumbing, etc.), add short not that plate is broke, hit submit (this takes me about
20 seconds with a short note). The maintenance director receives an email that the form was
modified. He then review the item and fixes the problem. He now adds notes and marks
complete. There is now a record of the issue.
Targets of Excellence:
1. Learning to create a google form for vehicle and maintenance service records.
2. Learn to set up google forms so all staff can access forms via computer and smartphone.
3. Learn to Manage the data collected.
HVAC 101. Getting a handle on the basics
Scott McClimans
It’s 7:30 on a Friday evening and the retreat group you just checked-in informs you that there
is no heat/AC in the retreat center. Now what? Learning, advance planning and preparation
are the keys to knowing how best to answer this question. A general troubleshooting process
will be discussed along with preventive maintenance issues for various types of HVAC systems.
Targets of Excellence:
-Do you have a systems approach to overall facility maintenance?
-Have you developed a HVAC preventive maintenance schedule?
-Do you consider service providers a resource or an expense?
-What educational resources have you explored to develop key competencies and build essential skills?
Small Engine Repair
Bill Greenwood
Whether used constantly or occasionally, we all struggle at times with power equipment
breakdowns. Keeping your power equipment in excellent running condition begins at the
time of purchase. But when breakdowns occur, where should you begin to find the problem?
This workshop will give you the tools you need to confidently perform maintenance, tackle
troubleshooting, make the repair and get back up running with a minimum of down-time.
Targets of Excellence
How can I purchase quality equipment that will go the long haul?
My 4 stroke engine won't run, now what?
My 2 stroke engine won't start, what should I do?
How can I keep my diesel equipment running good?
GUEST SERVICE
Track Leader: Nancy Stone
Targets of Excellence:
Week day vs. weekend vs. summer groups? A lump sum price or per person pricing?
Pricing for multiple venues? Supervised activities (zip line, pool, etc…)? Deposits?
Minimum number for groups? Paperwork for Rental Groups? Policies and Procedures manual?
Christian Camping Without Compromise
Holding Jesus high in the midst of a compromising culture.
Ross Knecht
Jesus modeled what it means to love in all circumstances. He also demonstrated in His ministry the ability to cross racial, ethnic and social barriers all while never compromising the standard. In this workshop
we will discuss Christian camping as an outreach for the lost and an equipping opportunity for the young
believer as cultural and social acceptance of various behaviors conflict with Biblical values and beliefs.
§ Implemen ng Code of Conduct guidelines for volunteers, staff and campers
§ The importance of having a clear and detailed Statement of Faith
§ Defining:
o Discrimina on (vs. Enforcing Biblical Values)
o The Church vs. non-profit – Religious Organiza on
§ Poten al Legal Implications and real scenarios some organizations are facing related to Upholding
Religious Values
Food service/Guest Services (Combined)
Allergies: From Registration to Dessert
Linda Rice, Jennifer Hicks
Food allergies can be life threatening and can happen without warning. Camp staff and
parents must work together to prevent accidental exposure. Being the hands and feet of
Christ, we want to reassure parents their camper is safe at camp. By increasing education of life threatening food allergies, we can better protect and prevent unnecessary
harm to our camp guests. What level of Excellence do YOU want to provide?
Targets of Excellence
Do you have a plan in place to handle food allergies at your camp?
What is the plan for tracking allergies prior to camper arrival?
What is the plan for tracking allergies while camper is at your camp?
How do you deal with parents who have strong food preferences (not allergies) for
their campers?
Workshop Descriptions
Pricing, Policies and Procedures for Rental Groups
Panel Discussion
Chris Osborne-Butler Springs
Tina Rooks—Woodland Lakes
Josh Miller—Mahoning Valley
This workshop will be informal as we will encourage attendees to ask lots of questions
and pick the panel members and other attendees brains so that each can learn and grow
from how other camps approach/manage rental groups. Rental income has the POTENTIAL to be a large percentage of a camp’s operating budget for the year, so why not
gather new ideas, polish up on existing procedures, or share “gold nuggets” with others
in this Panel Workshop? We will take a look at these three camps (rental incomes ranging from small—under $30,000; medium—$30,000 to $80,000; and large—$80,000+)
and discuss what resources/information/prices/etc…that works best for them when it
comes to the following (and hopefully more) questions/issues:
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Food Service
Do’s and Don'ts of Food service
Workshop Descriptions
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Track Leader: Kelly Fulcher
Kelly Fulcher/Diana Fulmer
This is an informal workshop discussion some of the Do’s and Don’t of cooking for large
groups and working in a camp kitchen with input from veteran camp cooks. We will also
share menus and recipes from several of our Camps both large and small.
Veteran Camp Cooks Share Ideas Diana Follmer, Alan & Vickie Cooper, Linda Rice
This Panel discussion will offer an opportunity for Food Service Staff to ask questions
about anything and everything that goes on in the kitchen from menu planning to ordering
food, to serving and clean up. We especially encourage those new to camp cooking to bring
a list of questions and discussion topics. Our goal is to encourage and equip those that have
a key role in how campers view camp.
PROGRAMMING Track Leaders: Mark Campbell, Gary Baker
How Effective Is Your Program
Sam Willard
Evaluating a program sometimes can be a challenging task, yet other times it is an easy
thing to assess. During this workshop we will be taking time to create a baseline that will
be used to help evaluate current or future programs.
Targets of Excellence:
How do you measure your programs?
Why and how to start new programs?
When do you need to end a program?
Where’s the Nurse
Jennifer Sears
Paid/Volunteer Qualifications: Rn, Lpn, etc
State Requirements: State Health Inspection
Minimum Requirements: CPR, 1st Aid, Wilderness 1st Aid
Session or Full Summer Position Policy, Procedure, Physician Orders
Camper Registration: The Day of a Typical Camp Nurse
Missions Possible. Making Missions Part of your Camp Program.
Bruce Cameron, Gary Baker
What if you raised the bar in your camp when it comes to missions that you support? Help
campers establish a relationship with missionaries that might encourage some to enter into
the mission field.
How to transition from weekly missionaries to supporting one missionary for the summer
The advantage of Long-term Partnerships with missionaries
Connect campers with missionaries for short-term mission trips
Help create a culture of missions at your camp
SPIRITUAL
Track Leaders: Bob Phillips, Scott McClimans
The Importance of Leadership: Taking a Sabbatical
Barry Cameron
The Power Of A High Standard Work Ethic
Lance Powers
The importance of a camp leader setting the pace/example for his team.
Target 1: What does the Bible say about work ethic?
Target 2: What is the difference between a good worker and a workaholic.
Target 3: What is best, leading from the front or the back?
The Ministry Blur: Finding Focus Amidst the Demands!
Wendy Fitzgerald
(For Women Only) Is ministry measuring up to your ideals? Has the messiness of ministry taken the joy out of service? Do you long for kingdom impact, but find yourself too
busy to allow your heart to engage? If you are a woman in ministry or have a spouse in
ministry, this session is for you!
Targets of Excellence:
You will be encouraged as we discover:
Why ministry is so difficult
How to focus your kingdom vision
Three “top secret”, stress-relieving tactics for serving the kingdom AND
balancing life!
Workshop Descriptions
Camp Leaders And The Discipline of Celebration
Tommy Oaks
Targets of Excellence:
1. The Discipline of Celebration includes a plan for rest.
2. The Discipline of Celebration includes wholesome laughter.
3. The importance of planning for enjoyment and fun---how do you do it, and why?
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Workshop Leaders
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Gary Baker - Gary has served 7 years at Hanging Rock Christian Camp as Executive
Director. Served 11 years as a Senior Minister and 5 years as a Youth Minister. Gary
grew up going to camp, met his wife at camp and two of his four Children have been
baptized at camp. Is married to Jennifer, who is the office manager at Hanging Rock.
He has four children (Kirsten 18, Kaylee 16, Kaleb 14 and Kortni 5). Serves on the
Board of Christian Camp leaders. Been involved and traveled to Zimbabwe twice to
help Hunnington Camp through Zimbawe Outreach Ministries.
Tom Burbrink – Tom Specializes in tax service to churches and ministers.
He has been involved in tax preparation and financial counseling since 1978. Services
offered include church payroll processing, tax seminars, compensation package planning sessions and preparing tax returns for ministers. Over two hundred ministers in
over twenty-five states are clients. Tom has conducted tax seminars in many states,
from Michigan to Florida, Virginia to Texas. Tom has conducted tax seminars for numerous Christian camps, churches and colleges.
Bruce Cameron - Bruce is the son of missionary parents, born in Zimbabwe, Africa
in 1959. From 7 years old, Pearson’s Mill Christian Assembly was his home. He studied at Lincoln Christian College and met his bride in the first year. Finished his under
graduate education at Milligan College in Tennessee. He was Youth Minister for 3
years at Central Christian Church and Minister at Sugar Creek Christian Church for 3
years. For 6 years he was the manager at Wonder Valley Christian Assembly. He
came on staff at Rainbow Christian Camp in 1989. He developed programs like WorkStudy, Jungle Huts, Thai Huts, Wilderness, High Adventure, and the 2 year Internship.
I don’t really like writing bios because it makes me look like there is something to
take pride in. What I have learned is that my greatest passion must be to know Christ.
That’s it. The only thing that will last beyond these few years is the relationships I
have invested in. The first of those must be my relationship with God. I want to seek
Him and be found in Him. Everything I have and am flows from Him. “He is the air I
breathe. He is my daily bread.” I am reminded of John 15 where Jesus says, “If a man
remains in me, and I in Him, he will bear much fruit; Apart from me, you can do
nothing.” My greatest passion is world missions, I love being a part of other missionaries lives and helping young people follow God whole heartedly as he leads them to
reckless abandon in Him. My call over and over again has been to the lost and the disenfranchised…to the least of these. To storm the gates of hell and rescue children
from the darkness.
Alan Cooper: Alan (and his wife, Vickie) attended Camp Calvary as kids and never
dreamed they would ever be managing it's operations. Alan came to Camp Calvary in
January 1989 from a successful job as head of maintenance for Don Jacobs
Oldsmobile-Honda, where his duties included building and ground maintenance for 3
car dealerships and 4 rental properties. The responsibilities at Don Jacobs fit right in
with what Camp Calvary needed in 1989. And, since Alan was the only employee, he
and Vickie did everything that needed to be done. 2013 begins their 26th year at
Camp Calvary. And Alan says, "I can't imagine doing anything else. God has blessed
us beyond measure. Because of Camp, our family has been exposed to so many great
Christian people and have had so many wonderful experiences. God is good." Alan
& Vickie have 5 children, 2 grandchildren, one on the way in January and 2 arriving
sometime soon from Bulgaria.
Cherish Edwards: Cherish, a graduate of Lincoln Christian University, has been
in camp management for just over 3 years. Prior to entering the field of Christian
Camping, Cherish served as the Ministry Representative for Oblong Children's Christian Home for 5 years. It was there that she got her feet wet in the field of donor development and fundraising. Cherish has a husband, 2 daughters and loves serving at
Lake Region Christian Assembly in Northwest Indiana.
Wendy Fitzgerald – Wendy is the co-founder, speaker, and author for If Then Movement. Wendy imparts powerful and compelling teaching through her writing and
speaking. Wendy's presentation style will bring "the complete package" to your next
event. With over a decade in full time ministry and a background in theater, Wendy
naturally employs humor, drama and story-telling to communicate the deep truth of
God's Word. Captivating audiences with her unique style, Wendy shares her passion
for the Scriptures in a way that inspires, encourages, and blesses each listener. Daughter of the King…with deepest gratitude! Wife of One… in love forever…
in “like” on most days. Mother of Five…through birth and adoption.
Bill Greenwood - is the “Minister of MacGyvering” at Oil Belt Christian Service
Camp. He has ministered in New Zealand and Southern Illinois. Bill formerly managed a lawn equipment store in Lawrenceville, IL and built Toyota trucks for a short
period of time. He is a self-taught “Jack of all Trades.” He has been married to Missy
for over 25 years. They have 3 children who are students at Johnson University and
missionaries.
Jennifer Hicks - Jennifer has served as the Guest Service Coordinator at Camp Allendale for 14 years. She is the office point person, books all retreats and oversees
all the summer camp registrations. Along with working at Allendale, she also serves
at her church as a biblical counselor and participates in the church’s jail ministry taking the gospel to those in need. Jennifer and her husband, Ken, have three children
and one grandchild. They live on a small farm close to the camp where they raise
chickens, prawns, and honey bees for pollinating and sale.
Ross Knecht: Ross is the Executive Director at Country Lake Christian Retreat.
Ross and his wife Leana have been married for 15 years and have three active children. Abigail (13), Anna (11), and Andrew (10) have loved being part of the Country
Lake ministry since January of 2011. Prior to entering full time ministry at Country
Lake, Ross had a successful career in sales and logistics at WW Grainger based out
of Chicago, IL and resided in Jeffersonville, IN where he grew up. He has also
served in various lay ministry roles and was a deacon at Southeast Christian Church
in Louisville, KY. His family relocated to Henryville, IN in July of 2012 to be closer
to Country Lake and to allow his family more flexibility in serving in the ministry
together.
Workshop Leaders
Allison Doty Allison is the First Impressions Manager at Country Lake Christian
Retreat. She began her career at Country Lake as summer staff in 2006. She
worked for 4 years as summer staff before moving to Arkansas after being married. When she moved back to Kentucky, she worked again as summer staff and was
hired on full time in September 2011. She will celebrate her 5th wedding anniversary this March. She and Jon live in Henryville, IN.
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Workshop Leaders
Scott McClimans— After graduating from CCU, Scott spent 13 years in Facility Maintenance including 9 years working as a technician in commercial
HVAC installation, service and preventive maintenance. Since 2006 he’s been
the camp manager at Camp Pitt—Pittsylvania Christian Service Camp in Chatham, VA along with his wife, Jane and their three children.
Chris Osborne - Chris spent his childhood attending Church of Christ Youth
Camp in Grundy, VA. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 2005 with a Civil Engineering degree, the mundane and unfulfilling job led him to seeking
Christ and a life of service. This Holy Spirit calling led him to Kentucky Christian University to pursue a Camping Ministry degree. Chris met his AMAZING
wife, Christy, at KCU and after graduating in 2009, they got married, honeymooned, and have been at Butler Springs Christian Camp ever since. Chris has
a BEAUTIFUL six month old daughter, Ainsley Paige, and in his dwindling
spare time, he thoroughly enjoys scuba diving; high pointing; and insane, high
mileage road trips.
You can contact Chris at:
Butler Springs Christian Camp
3701 State Route 41
Hillsboro, OH 45133
93.7-588-2205
cosborne@butlersprings.com
Randy Pim - Randy is the Executive Director of Camp Allendale. He and his
wife Nancy have been in Christian Camping for 25 years. The Pims served
sixteen years at Lake Springfield Christian Assembly before coming to Camp
Allendale in 2005. Randy & Nancy are past recipients of the Matthew-Wade
Award. He is a member of the Christian Camp Leaders Board, serving as board
president for 2014 & 2015. The Pims have three married daughters, six
grandchildren and one due this week! His hobbies include fishing, Cardinal
baseball and Missouri Tiger football and basketball.
Lance Powers - is a Timothy of the First Christian Church in Columbiana,
Ohio, and is a 1986 graduate of Cincinnati Christian University. After his ordination into the Ministry in 1985 he began his fulltime Christian camping ministry at Elkhorn Valley Christian Service Camp and served there for 17 years as
Assistant to the Coordinator and Coordinator. While serving at Elkhorn, Lance
developed a low and high challenge course. In 2003 Lance was called to serve
as Wilderness and Private Retreat Director at Round Lake Christian Camp. In
October of 2013 Lance became the Camp Manager at Round Lake.
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Linda Rice: Linda has served as the Food Service Director at Camp Allendale
Christian Camp and Retreat Center for almost 5 years, and has been in the food
industry for 20 plus years. She is a proud mom of an adult son who is currently
serving in the U.S. Army. Linda is enjoying her new hobby photography.
Jennifer Sears - grew up in the camp ministry at Lake James Christian Camp,
where her brother, Matthew Love is the Executive Director. She received her
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in
1998. Since then, Jennifer has worked in some capacity at Lake James Christian Camp as camp nurse. She also works with several doctors in family medicine for Parkview Physicians Group. Jennifer currently manages all camp
Health Center responsibilities which include implementing policies, procedures,
standing orders and emergency action procedures, integrating online camper
registration with computer charting, ordering supplies, and most importantly
taking care of the health and wellness needs of the campers, faculty and staff.
She is the wife of Chris and mom to four children, Bryan, Benjamin, Maleah
and Elizabeth. "Nurse Jen" has a passion for camp ministry and seeing lives
changed for Jesus during a week of summer camp. "There is nothing better
than watching one of the camper's, who has been a frequent patient in the health
center at camp, being baptized on Friday night!"
Workshop Leaders
Wendy Warman Redmon: Wendy is a certified speech pathologist and business communications skills trainer. Through her company SmarTalkers
(www.smartalkers.com), she specializes in teaching others how to build and
keep relationships strong through effective communication skills.
Along with her husband Bill, Wendy also enjoys helping Christian churches
and organizations discover their vision through their company Through Eyes of
Eagles.
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Workshop Leaders
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Joey Westbrook - Joey is the Executive Director of Woodland Christian Camp
& Retreat Center and is serving in his 33rd year at Woodland. Joey established
Organizational Performance Consulting, a department of Woodland, Inc. that
provides consulting for camps, churches, and non-profits. OPC focuses on
Organizational Function, System Analysis/Development, Bylaw Assessment,
Board Development, and Child Protection Systems. Joey also provides
consultation in site development and challenge course layout. He can be reached
at Woodland Christian Camp & Retreat Center, 90 Woodland Camp Rd.
Temple, GA 30179. Office Phone: 770.562.3103 Email: joeylw@mac.com
Kerma Yotter – is the Camp Manager at Lake Springfield Christian Assembly
in Chatham, Illinois. Kerma originally sought a career in business but found it
did not suit her. She attended Wheaton College (Illinois) to study educational
ministries in the form of Camp Ministries. She worked a one year internship at
Honey Rock in Wisconsin then 3 years with Life Church in Wheaton, serving
the College and Community ministries. She has served at Lake Springfield
Christian Assembly since 2008, first as Program Manager, and currently as
Camp Manager.
Based on the story of Jacob and
Esau - Book & Lyrics by John
thomas Oaks and Tommy Oaks,
Music by John thomas Oaks Commissioned by the Lucy Moses
School at Kaufman Center, New
York, NY - First production by Blind Hog
Theatre Company, May, 2003, East Canton,
OH
Wednesday Night
7:00 p.m.
Special Event
THE LEGEND OF WILEY JAKE
Spend the afternoon playing,
shopping, eating, hiking or doing
any of the other fun things around
Gatlinburg and then be sure to
join us back at the Ballroom for
this off-Broadway musical.
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Lodging/ Facility Informa on
Logis cs
Nametags
When you check-in, you will be provided with a nametag. Please wear the
nametag at all times. The nametag serves as your property pass and access to
the dining room for meal times.
Meal Times
Please arrive on time for all meals. In this way, you can be assured of the highest
quality food and that we can keep the schedule moving.
Emergencies
The main number for Park Vista is :800-227-5622 If someone calls for you , they
will send them to the phone in your room. There is a message system on the phone
so that you can be left a message.
Workshop Locations
All workshops will be located in the Events Center. The adjacent map shows all of
the room locations.
Internet Service
Free WI-FI is available in the Hotel and Event Center. However, there are different
passwords for each location.
Check-Out Time & Procedure
Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on Thursday prior to Brunch. All you need to do is
drop off your key at the front desk.
Need Anything
Call or text Keith Warner 937-515-2264
Free Get-Aways:
Do time, budget, and pressures keep you from taking the break you
need? Often we spend much of our time providing the perfect escape
for others because we know that it is the best opportunity to hear the
Father’s voice, to rest , re-fuel, and re-focus on all levels. You , your
family, and your ministry will benefit from time spent resting. God
wants us to rest! The CCL Board members are taking the lead to offer
their respective camp facilities and services to other camp professionals for FREE!
A complete list of camps offering their facilities & services can be
found on our website. (cclcamps.org) For more information, look for
the tab “looking for some R& R”.
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Event Center Map
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Childcare Schedule ages: 0-8 years
Childcare Informa on
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Monday, January 26
7:45 pm—9:30 pm
Tuesday, January 27
7:45 am—9:30 am
10:15 am—12:00 pm
3:00 pm—4:30 pm
Wednesday, January 28
8:15 am—10:00 am
10:45 am—12:15 pm
Thursday, January 29
8:15 am—10:15 am
Childcare Provided by:
Valerie Denzik—Butler Springs Christian Camp
Christy Osborne—Butler Springs Christian Camp
please drop your children off no earlier than 5
minutes prior to the scheduled beginning time
and pickup no later than 5 minutes after the
scheduled end time for each time listed.
Childcare Location: 15th Floor (signs will be
posted near elevator)
CCL Board Members
Bob Phillips
Director of Finance & Facility
Little Galilee Christian Camp
Steve Bornemann
CFO, Director of Facilities
Lake Aurora Christian Camp
Randy Pim
Executive Director
Camp Allendale
Mark Campbell
Camp Manager
Scenic Hills Christian Camp
Lance Powers
Camp Manager
Round Lake Christian Assembly
Randy Chestnut
Camp Director
High Hill Christian Camp & Retreat
Center
Dan Roberts
Director
Western Buckeye Christian Service
Camp
Kelly Fulcher
Camp Secretary
White Mills Christian Camp
Nancy Stone
Office Manager
Country Lake Christian Retreat
Jim Mann
Camp Manager
Oil Belt Christian Service Camp
Keith Warner
Camp Manager
Butler Springs Christian Camp
Scott McClimans
Camp Manager
Camp Pitt
Tim Yankey
Executive Director
Howell’s Mill Christian Assembly
Resource Page
Gary Baker
Executive Director
Hanging Rock Christian Assembly
CCL Track Leaders 2015
Admin 1
Tim Yankey
Randy Pim
Facilities
Dan Roberts
Jim Mann
Programming
Mark Campbell
Gary Baker
Admin 2/
Human Resources
Steve Bornemann
Guest Service/
Food Service
Nancy Stone
Kelley Fulcher
Spiritual
Bob Phillips
Scott McClimans
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Thanks to our Vendors
Preferred Provider
Vendors
American Bedding MFG. Inc.
T B Will
800-203-2507
P O Box 1048 Athens, TN. 37371
tim@americanbeddingmfg.com
www.americanbeddingmfg.com
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Terry Lawrence
800-791-6225
127 Hazelwood Ave. Barberton, OH. 44203-1316
www.chministries.org
Hands on Originals
Camp products
Susan Trout 859-396-2727
990 West New Circle Rd.
Lexington, KY. 40511 susan@handsonoriginals.com
www.handsonoriginals.com
Redwood Creek LLC
Camp registration software
Bill Wright 765-807-2868
6230 Gallegos Dr.
West Lafayette, IN. 47906
support@redwoodcreekllc.com
www.camp-ers.com
Supporting Provider
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co.
Contact Person:
Pam Davis
800-333-3735
6400 Brotherhood Way
Fort Wayne, In 46825
kshull@brotherhoodmutual.com
www.brotherhoodmutual.com
Business Name:
Archery Tag & S.A.F.E. Archery
John Jackson
260-837-9173
3929 County Road 28
Waterloo, In. 46793
johnj@archerytag.com
www.archerytag.com
CampWise
Camp Registration/Conference Software
Dean Boese
866-297-7111 / 540-217-4427
39 Southgate Court Suite 210
Harrisonburg, Va. 22801
dean@campwise.com
www.campwise.com
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Supporting Provider
Washington, Mo. 63090
www.treehuggercondos.com
Christian Financial Resources
Lending and Investments
Larry Green
812-486-5497
106 Indiana Ave.
Washington, In. 47501
larry@cfrministry.org
www.cfrministry.org
Grounds for a Cause
Ryan Nelson
913-901-7171
964 E. Pineview St
Olathe, Kn. 66061
Email: Ryan@Groundsforacause.net
Web-site: GroundsforaCause.net
Vendors
Tree Hugger Condos
Don Wilson 636-390-3151
6825 Whiskey Creek Rd.
dswfish@yhti.net
Participating Provider
Lifeline Christian Mission
Matt Collins 614-794-0108
184 Olde County Line Rd. Westerville, OH. 43081
matt@lifeline.org
www.lifeline.org
Johnson University
Stacy Abernathy
865-251-3400
7900 Johnson Dr.
Knoxville, TN. 37998
sabernathy@johnsonu.edu
www.johnsonu.edu
Burbrink Financial Services
Tom Burbrink 606-474-5939
545 Krestview Dr.
Grayson, KY, 41143
jtburbrink@hotmail.com
www.burbrink.com
BG Hamrick Marketing Agency
BG Hamrick 304-760-5686
bg@bghamrick.com
www.bghamrick.com
If Then Movement
Wendy Fitzgerald
Address:
Info@ifthenmovement.com
727-686-9300
www.IfThenMovement.com
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Notes
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Notes
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Can you find the 24 books of the Bible hidden in here? Books can link between words or any
punctuation, such as full stops.
Can you find the names of 24 books of the Bible in this paragraph? This is a most remarkable
puzzle. Someone found it in the seat pocket on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping
himself occupied for hours. One man from Illinois worked on this while fishing from his boat.
Roy Clark studied it while playing his banjo. Elaine Victs mentioned it in her column once. One
woman judges the job to be so involving, she brews a cup of tea to help calm her nerves. There
will be some names that are really easy to spot...that's a fact. Some people will soon find themselves in a jam, especially since the book names are not necessarily capitalized. The truth is,
from answers we get, we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or scholar to see some of
them at the worst. Something in our genes is responsible for the difficulty we have. Those able
to find all of them will hear great lamentations from those who have to be shown. One revelation may help, books like Timothy and Samuel may occur without their numbers. And punctuation or spaces in the middle are normal. A chipper attitude will help you compete. Remember,
there are 24 books of the Bible lurking somewhere in this paragraph.
What kind of man was Boaz before he married? ______________________________________
What do people call pastors in Germany?
___________________________________________
Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? _________________________________________
Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible? _____________________
Who is the greatest babysitter mentioned in the Bible? _________________________________
Who in the Bible had no parents? _________________________________________________
Why didn’t Noah go fishing? _____________________________________________________
What did animal could Noah not trust? _____________________________________________
Write down the number of the month you were born___________multiply by 4 ______________
add 13_________multiply the result by 25_____________subtract 200___________add the day
of the month on which you were born__________multiply by 2_________ Subtract 40
____________ multiply the result by 50___________add the last two digits of the year of your
birth____________subtract 10,500_________________birthday?
What are the first 3 digits of your phone number (do NOT use the area code)__________multiply
by 80________Add 1____________multiply by 250___________________add the last four digits of phone number__________ add the last four digits of phone number again, ____________
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subtract 250_______________Divide by 2_________________is your phone number.