Florida Adventurers

Florida Adventurers









Family Reunion

I heard a loud voice speaking from the throne; “Now God’s home is with

mankind! He will live with them, and He will be their God.

Rev. 21:3









A DV E N T UR E R

S T A F F H A N DB O O K

2010-2011









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FALL 2010



Dear Adventurer Directors, Staff and Families



The words – work and service – quite often make us have unpleasant thoughts and dread, but when

they are attached to working and serving in the Adventurer Ministries – WOW – they take on a

whole new meaning. How exciting that we get to work and serve our Lord in such a fun way. Thank

you for all you do to make the Adventurer Ministry so much fun as God’s kids and we adults become

closer and closer to Jesus. What a “work and service” we get to do!



This year we will have two Fun Days – one in the southern end of Florida on November 14, 2010 at

Phyl’s Academy and the other in the north/central area of Florida at Camp Down on March 6, 2011.

The theme for these Fun Days is “God’s International Family”. The following patches will be offered

at both Fun Days - Awards – NAD - Olympics FL - Speeches of the World

Chips – NAD – God’s World FL – Little Music Maker (International music)

Stars - NAD Healthy Foods (International foods) FL – Travel



Each club will get the opportunity to choose a country and have an exhibit that showcases that

country by a craft, game, food tasting, etc. Each country can only be showcased by one club. Clubs

can register for the country of their choice on a first come basis starting on September 1 for

South Fun Day and starting December 15 for the North Fun Day. Clubs can attend either one or

both Fun Days.



Our “One Day Church” Mission project was very successful. Our Florida Adventurers raised funds to

build 3 One day Churches in areas that are in need of a place to worship.

We want to thank you all again for your “work and service” for the Adventurer Ministry program.

Because of you it continues to grow not only here in Florida, but the North American Division and all

over the world. Jesus is coming SOON and we want to help all of God’s kids and their families be

ready to meet Him in the air. God Bless you as you continue to serve Him.







Lisa and Brad Gary – Florida Adventurers



Contact information – 312-254-2098 home 321-242-8765 fax

321-626-9351 Lisa’s cell

321-537-8929 Brad’s cell

email – bradlgary@yahoo.com





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Table of Contents

LOCAL CLUB ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL CLUB PROGRAMS

5…..Starting Next ADV Year / New Club 30…Induction

6…..Club Administration 37…Adventurer Sabbath

7…..Club Uniform 40…Investiture

8…..Adventurer Membership Application 42…Family Blessings

9…..Medical Consent Form 43…Baptism Recognition Service

11…Basic Adventurer Meeting 45…New Adventurer Award, Chip

12…Fire Drills & Safety and Star Submission

13…Share Your Faith Project Suggestions 47…Can Collecting

49…ADRA Annual Appeal

CONFERENCE MINISTRIES

14-15…. Pathfinder Ministries Department CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

51…Fun Day/ Super Fun Day

FLORIDA LEVEL STUDY 52…Red Zone

17…Little Lamb

18…Eager Beaver CONFERENCE-LEVEL AWARDS

19…Busy Bee 54…Evangelism Award

20…Sunbeam 55…Good Conduct Ribbon

21…Builder 56…Adventurer of the Year

22…Helping Hand 60…Parent Pin

23…Advanced Helping Hand 61…Club of the Year

(Higher Hand)

24…Adventurer Master Guide CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATION

27…Adventurer Leadership Growth 64…Rationale for Activities

(ALG) 66…Philosophy and Objectives

68…Risk Management

72…Insurance

77… PAC Constitution

79… Churches by Area









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LOCAL CLUB

ADMINISTRATION

 Starting Next Adventurer Year / New Club



 Club Administration



 Adventurer Club Uniform



 Adventurer Membership Application



 Medical Consent Form



 Basic Adventurer Meeting



 Fire Drills & Safety



 Quarterly Reports (See Director’s Packet)



 Share Your Faith Report (See Director’s Packet)









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Starting Next ADV Year/New Club

NEXT ADVENTURER YEAR

1. Recruit old and new staff.

2. Have a few staff meetings to accomplish the following:

 PRAY, PRAY, and when you’re done, have more PRAYER!

 Review last year (the good and the bad) and set goals for the coming year.

 Survey your staff’s availability and limitations, and keep these in mind when planning out

the Adventurer year. Do not bite off more than your staff can chew!

 Decide when, how often, and for how long the club should hold meetings.

 Plan the club calendar. Reference the following: Calendars for Conference events,

Holidays, Church events, and School events; and the “Club of the Year” requirements.

Make sure to include meetings, Induction, Adventurer Sabbath, Investiture, fundraisers,

projects, Conference events, etc…

 Designate responsibilities and do any training where needed.

 Encourage all staff to attend LEADERSHIP CONVENTION.

3. Have a club registration event with the following:

 Snacks, drinks, and games for the kids.

 Give out packets with (at least) the following: Club Membership Application, Medical

Consent Form, Club Rules, Club Staff List with phone numbers, requirements for

Club/Conference awards.

 Have Staff fill out the “Volunteer Staff/Volunteer Service Form” and the “Volunteer Driver

Form”, make copies of each for your records, and send the originals to the Conference

office.

4. Register your Club with the Conference!





NEW CLUB

1. PRAY, PRAY, and when you’re done, have more PRAYER!

2. Someone expresses the desire to start a ADV Club to the Pastor.

3. Pastor presents idea to the church board for approval.

4. Club Director is selected by church board or nominating committee.

5. Leadership Manuals are purchased from the Conference Office, and are reviewed

by Club Director and Pastor.

6. Club Director & Pastor recruit staff.

7. Conference representatives meet with the interested parties to help them organize.

8. The Director, Staff, and Pastor meet to organize the club’s philosophy and leadership

structure.

9. The club is officially announced to the church by the Pastor. Parents and other interested

adults are invited to planning meetings.

A. First meeting – What is Adventurers? How does it work?

B. The next few meetings – See “Next Adventurer Year” #2 above.

10. Adventurer Club officially begins!









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CLUB ADMINISTRATION

The Adventurer Club gives the adult members of the church an excellent opportunity to work with their children.





PROGRAM

The Adventurer Club staff is responsible for planning the program of the club. The director is chairperson.

Suggestions are welcomed from all sources. For best results the staff includes the parents of Adventurers in

planning the club's program. It is realistic to think of the Adventurer year as paralleling the school year; however,

the calendar year January to December may also be used.





CLUB STAFF

DIRECTOR: The Adventurer Club director is responsible for leading out in providing a program for the club that

reaches the objectives successfully. The Adventurer Club director presides at the staff meetings. He/she keeps in

touch with the conference Adventurer director and sends in reports as required. He/she should be a person who

understands kids, works well with a staff, carries responsibility, possesses an eagerness to recognize new ideas,

and shows initiative in implementing those ideas. Above all, the director is a sincere Seventh-day Adventist

Christian whose life demonstrates what God can do. The Adventurer Club director is a member of the church

board.



ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: Associate directors accept assignments from the director and share in the leadership

responsibilities of the club. The associate directors keep records and compile regular reports for the conference.

They can assume the responsibilities of the finance officer, secretary, and chaplain. In larger clubs an associate

can be added to plan activities and nature projects, supervise crafts, and plan special events.



COUNSELORS: The Adventurer counselor is a key member of the staff. He/she is assigned to a unit of four to

eight members, a male counselor for boys, and a female counselor for girls. The counselor becomes acquainted

with each member and shares with the unit in the various activities. The counselor knows the parents and home

conditions of each unit member and talks to unit members about social, emotional, and spiritual needs. The

counselor is present at each club meeting and activity and plans unit events that the staff authorizes. The adult

counselor is responsible for the attendance of the unit membership and the Adventurer class curriculum

requirements completed by the Adventurer and parental support of the Adventurer member.



CURRICULUM & AWARD INSTRUCTORS: Instructors for Adventurer classes and awards can be drawn from the

church, but specialists in certain fields may be selected from the community to conduct courses. The instructor's

responsibility is to teach the class and reflect Seventh-day Adventist ideals.





STAFF/VOLUNTEER SERVICE INFORMATION FORM



The NAD Pathfinder and Adventurer Advisory Committees encourage all conferences to process a

Pathfinder/Adventurer Staff Volunteer Service Information Form for all regular Pathfinder/Adventurer staff in their

conference.



The purpose of this form is to provide the club director with a wealth of information about staff and potential staff.

As a nation and as a church, we are facing an epidemic of child abuse, and Adventurer clubs are not exempt.









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ADVENTURER UNIFORM



The uniform makes the organization real and visible. It becomes emblematic and representative of an

ideal, a standard. One of the ways to set up a standard and bring the members of an organization up to

that standard is through the uniform. It should stimulate loyalty toward that standard by building morale

and binding members into closer fellowship. It also appeals to those not already members to join. The

uniform becomes a builder of club spirit.





GIRLS UNIFORM BOYS UNIFORM STAFF UNIFORM

White Shirt White Shirt White Shirt



Navy blue pleated jumper Navy blue pants M: Navy Blue Slacks

W: Navy Blue Skirt



Black shoes Black shoes Black shoes

White Socks Navy Blue Socks Navy Blue Socks (Men)

Natural/Nude Hose (Women)



*Adventurer scarf with Slide Adventurer scarf with Slide Adventurer scarf with Slide

Eager Beaver scarf with slide Eager Beaver scarf with slide (May wear Master Guide scarf/slide)

Little Lamb scarf with slide Little Lamb scarf with slide Eager Beaver scarf with slide

Little Lamb scarf with slide



Sash: Navy Blue Sash: Navy Blue Sash: Navy Blue







UNIFORM INSIGNIA



Right sleeve Left Sleeve Left Front Pocket / Flap

Club Name Crescent Adventurer “World” Pocket Tab (above pocket)

Office Strip (Staff) Master Guide Star/Combo (Staff) Level Pins (adults only)

Parent Pins

M.G. Pin

Sash Baptismal Pin

Little Lamb Stars

Eager Beaver Chips Sleeve (one of the following patches)

Adventurer Awards Little Lamb Patch

Level Pins (children) Eager Beaver Patch

NO PATHFINDER Adventurer Patch

HONORS!





*Club may choose to put all in Adventurer scarves or put those in the LL and EB classes in class

designated scarves.









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ADVENTURER REGISTRATION FORM

Pledge

I would like to join the _________________ Adventurer Club. I will Because Jesus loves me, I will

attend club meetings, hikes, field trips, missionary adventures, and always do my best.

other club activities. I agree to be guided by the rules of the club and

Law

the Adventurer Pledge and Law.

Be obedient Be attentive

Be pure Be helpful

Name_____________________________________________

Be true Be cheerful

Phone (_____) _______________________ Grade________

Be kind Be thoughtful

Street Address Be respectful Be reverent

__________________________________________________



City ________________________________________________ State ________ Zip code ________



School __________________________________ Church __________________________________



I have been an Adventurer: _____ Yes _____No Where ________________________________



My parents are Master Guides: Father: Yes ______ No ______ Mother: Yes ______ No ______



Check level(s) you have been invested in:



____ Little Lamb ____ Eagar Beaver ____ Busy Bee ____Sun beam ____ Builder ____ Helping Hand







APPROVAL OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

The applicant is in Pre-K through grade 4 at the time of registration. We have read the Pledge and Law

and are willing and desirous that the applicant become an Adventurer Pathfinder. We will assist the

applicant in observing the rules of the Adventurer organization. As parents, we understand that the

Adventurer Club program is an active one for the applicant. It includes many opportunities for service,

adventure, and fun. We will cooperate:

1. By learning how we can assist the applicant and his/her leaders.

2. By encouraging the applicant to take an active part in all club activities.

3. By attending events to which parents are invited.

4. by assisting club leaders and by serving as leaders if called upon.



We hereby certify that _______________________________ was born on _________________



______________________________ ______________________________

Father's Signature Mother's Signature



e-mail address: ____________________________ e-mail address: ____________________________



___________________________________

Guardian's Signature



E-mail Address: __________________________________________

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MEDICAL CONSENT

In these days of lawsuits, medical consent forms are a necessity on every

outing. The basic idea of the form is that it gives parental authorization for a

doctor to treat a minor. It, also, provides information on where the parents

and family doctor can be located.



The consent form provides protection for the doctor, the child, and the club

director.



1. The doctor - a doctor who would give medical assistance to a

child without the knowledge of the parents would take a

tremendous risk. If the results are serious or even fatal, the

parents may sue. A signed consent form may be enough to

persuade a doctor that the parents are unlikely to sue. (Many

young people have been given medical aid at a remote hospital or

office after the leader produced a consent form. Other times the

form has not helped at all.)



2. The child - leaders who take a child on an outing have an

obligation to provide the best medical care. Not having a form

would severely reduce that chance.



3. The director - if a child is injured and is not able to get

proper medical care because the director did not bother to

require medical consent forms, that director would certainly be a

handy target for a liability suit.





Note:

Medical consent forms may be dated in such a way that they are good for the whole year.

This has the obvious advantage of saving a lot of work in collecting new forms for each

outing. There are two disadvantages to year-long consent forms. First, a form signed

several months ago will not be as impressive to a doctor as one signed yesterday. Secondly,

the form won't have current information on the location of the parents. They may be out of

town the weekend of the particular outing on which their child is injured. Use your

judgment.





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MEDICAL CONSENT FORM

Child’s Name: _______________________________ Birthdate:____________ Sex_____

Social Security #___________________________ Phone _________________________

Address: _________________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip ______

Medical Insurance______________________________ # ________________________



Father’s Name ______________________________ Home Phone ____________________

Social Security #___________________________ Office Phone ____________________

Address: ____________________________City _______________State ____Zip______

Medical insurance______________________________ # _________________________

Physician’s Name ____________________________________Phone _________________



Mother’s Name _____________________________ Home Phone _____________________

Social Security #___________________________ Office Phone _____________________

Address: __________________________ City _________________ State ____ Zip _____

Medical insurance______________________________ # __________________________

Physician’s Name ____________________________________Phone __________________



MEDICAL HISTORY

Weight ____________ Height ____________ Last Tetanus shot ____________________

Medication allergies_______________________________________________________

Medications receiving now___________________________________________________

Medical history (i.e., recent surgery, diabetic, chronic illness)

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Person to notify in case of accident or illness if parents are not available

Name_________________________________________ Phone ____________________



I, _______________________, (parent/guardian) give the following emergency medical

treatment consent for the above named child. Effective from date of ______ to ______.

____Emergency Surgery

____First Aid (One of the types of treatment

____Both of the above must be marked.)

____None of the above



Signature of Parent/Guardian _____________________________________________



Subscribed and acknowledged before me this _____ day of __________, _______

by ___________________________, who is personally known to me or who has

produced _______________________ as identification.



(Notarial Seal) ______________________________

Notary Public, State of Florida









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BASIC MEETING OUTLINE

SUGGESTIONS

Theme: Nature



TIME ACTIVITY

10 min Opening Exercise: i.e.

Pledge of Allegiance

Adventurer Pledge and Law

Pledge to the Bible

Adventurer Song

Devotional

Prayer



3 min Attendance Record



17 min Ice Breaker Activity

Unit Activity



15 min Nature Game/Chips, Stars, or Awards



30 min Adventurer Level Work



14 min Closing Exercise

Music

Object lesson



1 min Prayer and Dismissal



TOTAL: 90 MIN.









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FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES

IN CASE OF FIRE:

1. Get away!



2. Yell for help!



3. STOP-DROP-ROLL-- If you or someone's clothes catch on fire, roll on the ground

to smother flames. DO NOT RUN!



4. Help extinguish fire by smothering it with appropriate method-such as:

fire extinguisher for kitchen fire, blankets, shovel,

buckets of water or sand for ground fire.



5. Follow directions of person in charge.



CLASSES OF FIRE

Class A = Ordinary combustibles e.g. wood, cloth, paper, only

Class B = Flammable liquids e.g. gas, oil, oil based paints

Class C = Energized electric e.g. Circuit breakers, fuse boxes, appliances



Class ABC - fire extinguishers will extinguish all of the above.



Extinguishers containing water are unsuitable for grease or electrical fires!

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FLORIDA STATUTE

Requirements of Fire Extinguishers: While camping it is recommended that no Pathfinder use

more than or less than a 5 lbs. capacity. The extinguisher must be inspected and tagged yearly

by the Fire Inspector or the Fire Marshall. It is also recommended that each club have their fire

extinguishers inspected at the same time their church has their annual inspection. Each club

must have an ABC (multi-purpose Fire Extinguisher).



FIRE SAFETY DRILL

THIS FORM MUST BE POSTED IN YOUR MEETING SITE



Review above procedures and know how to use the fire extinguisher!



Our club held a successful fire drill on_______________. All members of the club participated.

Club/Church Director___________________________________________







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“Share Your Faith”

Project Suggestions

From the beginning of the Adventurer year, each club needs to determine what it will be doing for its

club’s major “Share Your Faith” project. Adventurer clubs are encouraged to use their imagination in

planning their projects. However, examples of good “Share Your Faith” projects include:







 Earn the Adventurer Evangelism Award

 Parade, including floats.

 Bible drama for community, area churches and others.

 Clean-A-Thon

 Aluminum can collection

 Historical site restoration

 Adopt-A-Club

 Flea market for needy project

 Birthday cards for people in nursing homes

 Raise money to send a child to camp

 Raise money to put a set of books in the library

 Parties for physically challenged and needy children

 Flowers for your town (beautification project)

 Make auto litter bags to pass out

 Make nesting houses, birdhouses, and feeders

 Environmental project

 Adopt a needy family

 Start a club

 Visit shut-ins

 Wash cars for the elderly

 Involve physically challenged in club (full activities)



It should be emphasized that at least 60% of the club be involved in this project. The club’s “Share Your

Faith” activity should become personal to each Adventurer.









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ADVENTURER/PATHFINDER MINSTRIES DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Pedro Perez, pedro.perez@floridaconference.com

ASSISTANT TO CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Micky Santiago, (407) 731-9401, micky.santiago@floridaconference.com



ASSOCIATE A/P DIRECTOR

Calvin Brooks, (305) 773-4352, roy101748@aol.com



BIBLE BOWL DIRECTOR

Myrlin Brooks, (305) 439-0782, biblebowl1@att.net



ADVENTURER DIRECTOR

Lisa Gary, (321) 254-2098, bradlgary@yahoo.com

Assistant Director

Brad Gary (321) 537-8929, bradlgary@yahoo.com

Lisa’s cell 321-626-9351



E-TRACKER DIRECTOR

D’wayne Spence, (954) 614-3786, etrackers@gmail.com

Assistant Director

Scott Fortier, 863-651-3951, usandthekids@tampabay.rr.com



VARSITY DIRECTOR

Jose Diaz, 407-791-3018, josnyd@yahoo.com



MASTER GUIDE DIRECTOR

Dave Jones, 407-462-3880, djones76@cfl.rr.com

MASTER GUIDE INTERIM DIRECTOR

Kathy Adams, (305) 915-5543, adamsk98@yahoo.com



SPANISH LANGUAGE COORDINATOR

Alex Ramirez, (305) 824-3407, alexramirez54@hotmail.com



PATHFINDER EVANGELISM COORD.





DIA (DRILL INSTRUCTOR ADVOCATE)

Rachel Figueroa

Assistant Drill Instructor Advocate

Joey Figueroa

(321) 206-9709

rach89@hotmail.com



IAD ( INSPECTOR ADVOCATE DIR.)

Eric Stillwell

(941) 322-8780

eric@dannyviaplumbing.com



INFORMATION SYSTEM OORDINATOR

Carol Koch –

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carolkbtrfly@aol.com

(727) 868-1819



ADVENTURER/PATHFINDER MINISTRIES DEPARTMENT







Central Area Administrator South - Central Area Administrator

Javier Santiago Martha Lewis

2207 Grasmere Drive 6717 Camelia Dr.

Apopka, FL 32703 Miramar, FL 33032

jvrsantiago@aol.com Marthalewis438@yahoo.com

321-356-1911 305-607-4203





North Area Administrator South - South Area Administrators

Carol & Kevin Barnett Arcadio & Altagracia Torres

1236 SW Old Bellamy Rd 535 NE 73rd Street

High Springs, FL 32643 Miami, FL 33138

Cbarnett54@yahoo.com altapozo@aol.com

352-214-4122 305-409-0149





South - North Area Administrator West Area Administrator

Mauva McKenzie Linda Haines

17603 90th Street 5512 82nd Ave. E.

Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Palmetto, FL 34221

mmmckenzie3@yahoo.com linderapv@msn.com

561-204-4212 941-962-1744





East Area Administrators

Eleston & Deidra Taylor

1990 Gould Ave., SW

Palm Bay, FL 32908

eastareapathinders@yahoo.com

321-637-5413









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Adventurer

LEVEL STUDY

 Little Lamb



 Eager Beaver



 Busy Bee



 Sunbeam



 Builder



 Helping Hand



 Advanced Helping Hand (Higher Hand)



 Florida Adventurer Master Guide Requirements

NAD LITTLE LAMB



BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Be enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten or be 4 years of age by September 1 of the year you begin the Little Lamb

program.

2. Memorize and recite the Adventurer Pledge and Law.

3. Have someone read to you a story from each of the following categories:

a. Bible story

b. Nature story

c. Character-building story

d. Family story

4. Learn how to properly salute the American flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance.





MY GOD

1. Sing a song about Jesus.

2. Listen to a story about Jesus.

3. Say three things you’ve learned about Jesus.

4. Make a craft about Jesus.

5. Complete an activity about Jesus.





MY WORLD

1. Sing a song about creation.

2. Listen to a story about creation.

3. Say three things you’ve learned about creation

4. Make a craft about creation.

5. Complete an activity about creation.





MY FAMILY

1. Sing a song about families.

2. Listen to a story about families.

3. Say three things you’ve learned about families.

4. Make a craft about families.

5. Complete an activity about families.





MY SELF

1. Sing a song about the body.

2. Listen to a story about the body.

3. Say three things you’ve learned about bodies.

4. Make a craft about bodes.

5. Complete an activity about bodies.

Earn 6 Little Lamb Stars

NAD EAGER BEAVER REQUIREMENTS



BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Recite the Eager Beaver Pledge

2. Recite Pledge of Allegiance or National Anthem

3. Earn at least twelve Eager Beaver chips

4. Complete a minimum of six craft projects





READING REQUIREMENTS

1. Listen to one Bible story book

2. Listen to one nature story book

3. Listen to one story of the child’s choice

4. Listen to two stories about Ellen White’s life





MY GOD

1. Pray independently

2. Say the Lord’s Prayer

3. Say the Fourth Commandment

4. Say the Fifth Commandment

5. Recite Philippians 4:4

6. Recite three additional Bible verses





MY FAMILY

1. Help pack a lunch and then participate in an outdoor activity with family or friends

2. Do one of the following chores for a week:

a. Wash or dry the dishes

b. Empty the dishwasher

c. Pick up toys

d. Hang up clothes

e. Make the bed or take out the trash





MY SELF

1. Learn to:

a. Tie your shoes

b. Comb or brush your hair.

c. Brush your teeth properly.

d. Dress yourself.





MY WORLD

1. Take a food basket to a needy family or senior citizen

2. Make and deliver a card to a sick friend or a senior citizen









Earn 12 EB Chips

Do 6 craft projects?

BUSY BEE

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

I. Responsibility

Recite and accept the Adventurer Pledge.

II. Reinforcement

Earn the Busy Bee Reading Certificate.





MY GOD

I. His Plan to Save Me

A. Create a story or booklet showing the order in which these events took place:

•Creation

•Sin and sadness begin

•Jesus cares for me today

•Jesus comes again

•Heaven



OR the Bible stories you are studying in your classroom or Sabbath School.

B. Use your story chart or booklet to show someone how much Jesus cares for you.

II. His Message to Me

Earn the Bible I Adventurer Award.

III. His Power in My Life

A. Spend a regular quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him and learn about Him.

B. Ask three people what they pray about.





MY SELF

I. I am Special

Make a booklet showing different people who care for you.

II. I Can Make Wise Choices

Name at least four different feelings. Play the “Feelings” game.

III. I Can Care for My Body

Earn the Health Specialist Adventurer Award.





MY FAMILY

I. I Have a Family

Paint or draw a picture showing something you like about each member of your family.

II. Families Care for Each Other

A. Discover what the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12) tells you about families.

B. Act out three ways you can honor your family.

III. My Family Helps Me Care for Myself

Complete one requirement of the Safety Specialist Adventurer Award.





MY WORLD

I. The World of Friends

Tell how you can be a good friend. Use:

•Puppets

•Role-playing

•Your choice

II. The World of Other People

A. Discuss the work people do for your church.

B. Learn about one job by helping the person do it.

III. The World of Nature

Earn a Friend of Animals Adventurer Award.

SUNBEAM

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

I. Responsibility

Recite and accept the Adventurer Law.

II. Reinforcement

Earn the Sunbeam Reading Certificate.





MY GOD

I. His Plan to Save Me

A. Create a story or booklet showing Jesus’:

•Birth

•Life

•Death

•Resurrection

OR the Bible stories you are studying in your classroom or Sabbath School.

B. Use your story chart or booklet to show someone the joy of being saved by Jesus.

II. His Message to Me

A. Memorize and explain two Bible verses about being saved by Jesus,

•Matthew 22:37-39

•1 John 1:9

•Isaiah 1:18

•Romans 6:23

•Your choice

B. Name the two major parts of the Bible and the four gospels.

III. His Power in My Life

A. Spend a regular quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him and learn about Him.

B. Ask three people why they study the Bible.





MY SELF

I. I am Special

Make a tracing of yourself. Decorate it with pictures and words which tell good things about yourself.

II. I Can Make Wise Choices

Play the “What-if?” game.

III. I Can Care for My Body

Earn the Fitness Fun Adventurer Award.





MY FAMILY

I. I Have a Family

Ask each member of your family to tell some of their memories.

II. Families Care for Each Other

Show how Jesus can help you deal with disagreements. Use:

•Puppets

•Role-playing

•Your choice

III. My Family Helps Me Care for Myself

Complete one requirement of the Road Safety Adventurer Award.





MY WORLD

I. The World of Friends

Complete requirements #1 and #6 of the Courtesy Adventurer Award.

II. The World of Other People

A. Explore your neighborhood. List things that are good and things you could help make better.

B. From your list, choose ways and spend time making your neighborhood better.

III. The World of Nature

Earn a Friend of Nature Adventurer Award.

BUILDER



BASIC REQUIREMENTS

I. Responsibility

A. Recite and accept the Adventurer Pledge and Law.

B. Explain the Pledge.

II. Reinforcement

Earn the Builder Reading Certificate.



MY GOD

I. His Plan to Save Me

A. Create a story or booklet showing the order in which these stories took place:

•Paul

•Martin Luther

•Ellen White

•Yourself

OR the Bible stories you are studying in your classroom or Sabbath School.

B. Use your story chart or booklet to show someone how to give one’s life to Jesus.

II.His Message to Me

A. Find, memorize, and explain three Bible verses about giving your life to Jesus:

•Acts 16:31

•John 1:12

•Galatians 3:26

•2 Corinthians 5:17

•Psalms 51:10

•Your choice

B. Name the books of the New Testament.

III. His Power in My Life

A. Spend a regular quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him and learn about Him.

B. Ask three people why they are glad to belong to Jesus.



MY SELF

I. I am Special

Put together a scrapbook, poster, or collage showing some things you can do to serve God and others.

II . I Can Make Wise Choices

Earn the Media Critic Adventurer Award.

III. I Can Care for My Body

Earn the Temperance Adventurer Award.



MY FAMILY

I. I Have a Family

A. Share one way your family has changed. Tell how you felt and what you did.

B. Find a story in the Bible about a family that changed.

II. Families Care for Each Other

Play the “I Care” game by having each family member plan a special way to show appreciation to each of the other

members of the family.

III. My Family Helps Me Care for Myself

Complete one requirement of the Wise Steward Adventurer Award.



MY WORLD

I. The World of Friends

A. Make friends with a person of another culture or generation, or someone who is handicapped.

B. Invite that person to a family or church event.

II. The World of Other People

A. Know and explain your national anthem and flag.

B. Name your country’s capital and the leader of your country.

III. The World of Nature

Earn an Adventurer Award for nature, not previously earned.

HELPING HAND



BASIC REQUIREMENTS

I. Responsibility

A. Recite the Adventurer Pledge and Law.

B. Explain the Law.

II. Reinforcement

Earn the Helping Hand Reading Certificate.



MY GOD

I. His Plan To Save Me

A. Create a story or booklet showing the order in which these events took place:

• Noah

•Abraham

•Moses

•David

•Daniel

OR the Bible stories you are studying in your classroom or Sabbath School.

B. Use your story chart or booklet to show someone how to live for God..

II. His Message to Me

Earn the Bible II Adventurer Award.

III. His Power in My Life

A. Spend a regular quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him and learn about Him.

B. With an adult, choose one thing in your life which Jesus has promised to help you improve. With His help, pray, plan,

and work together to reach your goal.



MY SELF

I. I am Special

A. List some special interests and abilities God has given you.

B. Share your talents using one of the following:

•Talent show

•Show and Tell

•Earn an Adventurer Award

II. I Can Make Wise Choices

A. Learn the steps of good decision-making.

B. Use them to solve two real-life problems.

III. I Can Care for My Body

Earn the Hygiene Adventurer Award.



MY FAMILY

I. I Have a Family

Make a family flag or banner, OR collect stories or photographs about your family history.

II. Families Care for Each Other

Help plan a special family worship, family night, or family outing.

III. My Family Helps Me Care for Myself

Earn an Adventurer Award, not previously earned, in one of the following areas:

•Finance

•Safety

•Indoor skills

•Outdoor skills



MY WORLD

I. The World of Friends

Earn the Caring Friend Adventurer Award.

II. The World of Other People

Choose a world culture to study. Find a way to share Jesus’ love with some of the people of that culture.

III. The World of Nature

Earn the Environmentalist Adventurer Award.

ADVANCED HELPING HAND

“Higher Hand”

This class was designed for the over-achieving fourth-grade Adventurers who need additional activities, and for fifth-

graders who just aren’t ready to move on to Pathfinders.





REQUIREMENTS



1. Have completed the Helping Hand Level requirements.



2. a. Earn the Home Helper Award.

b. Plan a meeting with the family to discuss a topic important to the child.



3. a. By respecting your body, you should be aware of the food you eat by reading the first three

ingredients of your favorite:

 Cereals

 Drinks

 Snacks

 Desserts

b. Keep a Food Diary of the food you eat in one week.

c. Sign a Health Pledge card.



4. a. Work with a staff member in planning one of the following:

 Adventurer activity or outing

 Club party

 Club opening exercise

 Assist in teaching an Award to either Busy Bees or Sunbeams

b. Participate in a church worship service by doing one of the following:

 Scripture reading

 Prayer

 Ushering/Offering Collection

 Children’s Story



5. a. Use a compass to follow directions and reach a goal.

b. Demonstrate how to stay safe in adverse weather conditions such as.

 Frostbite

 Sun stroke

 Black ice

 Heat stroke

 White-out (blizzard)

 Hypothermia



6. a. Help set up, serve, and/or clean up from a fellowship meal. OR Prepare sandwiches for a homeless

shelter.

b. Prepare a care package for someone in need.



7. a. Use food coloring to color a carnation to give to a special person. OR Start a vegetable plant.

b. Find a creepy crawling creature of your choice. OR Draw and color pictures of the snakes in your area.

c. Show and tell one of the above or an option of your choice.









Florida Master Guide Requirements





The Florida Master Guide has 3 options: e-Tracker / Varsity (P); Adventurer (A); and Advent Youth (AY). One option

must be chosen. The requirements are formatted in a core curriculum, option manner. The reading requirements

marked with an “*” are listed on a separate document.





Core Requirements Master Guide training in a Worship or Group

I. Pre-requisites to begin the Master Guide Course of Discussion Setting.

Study: C. As you become ready for investiture as a Master

A. Be 18 years of age. Guide, identify three post Investiture goals for

B. Be a baptized member of the Seventh-day your life. Include goals for your ministry,

Adventist Church spiritual life, family life and vocation.

C. Complete a Basic Staff Training Course. IV. Attend a Pathfinder conference in each of the

D. Complete a Master Guide Inductee Application following:

E. Be Inducted as a Master Guide Candidate A. Leadership Skills

F. If in High School, have completed Voyager, B. Communication Skills

Navigator, Pioneer and Guide Levels (P) (A) C. Creativity and Resource Development

II. Spiritual Development D. Children and Youth Evangelism

A. Read Steps to Christ * E. Age Specific Ministry (P) (AY)

B. Complete the devotional guide, Encounter F. Family Evangelism (A)

Series I - Christ the Way * G. Attend a Conference sponsored conference

C. Write, Share or Dramatize 4 lessons or of at least 8 contact hours pertaining to Youth

experiences learned from the Encounter Series. Ministry. (AY)

D. Demonstrate your knowledge of all of the 28 V. Child Development

Fundamental Beliefs by completing one of the A. Read 2 books. *

following: B. 3 hour conference on childhood

1. Give an Oral Presentation on each belief. VI. Personal Fitness

2. Give a series of Bible Studies covering each Participate in a personal physical fitness plan for a

belief. minimum of three months, and evaluate and show

3. Conduct a seminar, teaching each belief. improvement. Use as a resource a current book on

E. Enhance knowledge of Church Heritage. aerobics or physical fitness. *

1. Read “The Pathfinder Story” by John VII. Complete a Master Guide Investiture Application

Hancock.*

2. Earn Adventist Church Heritage Award. Options

3. Read a book on church heritage. * I. Skills Development

III. Goals A. Have or earn the following honors:

A. After Induction as a Master Guide, set forth 3 1. Christian Story Telling

goals to be obtained during your Master Guide 2. Camping Skills I (AY)

study. These goals should include spiritual, 3. Camping Skills I – II (A)

physical, mental and social goals. 4. Camping Skills I – IV (P)

B. Review the goals that you have set for yourself 5. Drilling and Marching (P)

in C above. Share the successes and failures in 6. Outdoor Leadership Honor (P)

achieving those goals during the course of your 7. CPR

8. First Aid Honor

9. Knot Tying (P)

10. Orienteering

11. 2 Nature Honors

12. 4 Nature Awards/ Chips/ Stars (A)

13. 4 Collecting Awards/ Chips/ Stars (A)

14. 4 Activity Awards/ Chips/ Stars (A)

15. 4 Spiritual or Service Awards/ Chips/ Stars

(A)

16. Bible Evangelism (AY)

17. 2 Health and Science Honors (AY)

18. 2 Arts and Crafts Honors (AY)

19. 2 Recreational Honors (AY)

B. Complete the requirements and be

invested as a (A):

1. Little Lamb

2. Eager Beaver

3. Busy Bee

4. Sun Beam

5. Builder

6. Helping Hand

Florida Master Guide Requirements



II. Leadership Development (P) (A) II. Leadership Development (AY)

A. Read 1 book. * A. Read 1 book on leadership development. *

B. Spend two years in Pathfinder Club Ministry; B. Read and become knowledgeable on the

spend one year in grade pre-K through 4th sections of the SDA Church Manual

th th

grade clubs and one year in 5 through 12 pertaining to AY and Youth Ministries.

grade clubs. In each year assist the club in C. Obtain a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order

areas designated by the Club Director. To and become familiar with the protocols of

develop your leadership skills, participate in leading a meeting. Learn the origin of

the following: Robert’s Rules of Order.

1. Develop and conduct three worship D. Spend two years in Adventist Youth Ministry

services using the following: at the Leader or Assistant Leader position.

a. Law and Pledge At least one year should be in Sabbath

b. Aim and Motto School leadership (teens through adult) and

c. Club Song at least one year in AY / Youth Group

d. Song Service Ministry leadership. To develop your

e. Worship leadership skills, participate in the following:

f. Prayer 1. Develop and conduct 18 Youth Bible

2. Teach 8 Awards and/or Honors. Studies in a participatory, rather than a

3. Lead a group through a level of study “lecture” manner.

ending with investiture. 2. Show interest in youth going away to

4. Lead or be responsible for a Pathfinder college or academy by:

Club or Unit at a Area, Conference, a. Communicating with the student 6

Union, or Division sponsored event. times within an academic year

5. Assist in planning and leading a Club or b. Organize a social event concurrent

Unit field trip. with the student’s visit back home.

6. Be an active member in a Master Guide 3. Plan, organize and execute 8 social

Chapter and assist in a Area, events exhibiting model Christian

Conference, Union, or Division recreation.

sponsored event. 4. Plan, organize and execute 2 Youth

Rallies, emphasizing attendance by

community and non-local church

attendees and participation of youth in

meetings.

5. Be a sponsor at a Conference (or

broader) Youth Weekend / Retreat.

6. Assist in planning and leading a Youth

Group field trip.

7. Be actively involved in an Adventurer,

e-Tracker, or Varsity Pathfinder club for

at least six months

Master Guide New Reading Requirements







5 Leadership Essentials For Women: Developing Your Ability to Make Things Happen

(Paperback)

by Linda Clark



Servant Leader by Ken Blanchard



Leadership 101

Denise VanEck





Childhood Education in the Church (Hardcover)

by Joanne Brubaker (Author), Robert Clark (Author), Roy Zuck (Author)



Helping Our Children Grow in Faith: How the Church Can Nurture the

Spiritual Development of Kids (Paperback)

by Robert J. Keeley (Author)





My Body: God's Temple (Paperback)

by Joseph Christiano (Author)



Faith & Fitness: Diet And Exercise for a Better World (Lutheran Voices) (Paperback)

by Tom P. Hafer (Author)

Adventurer Leadership Growth (ALG)

Requirements



I. Prerequisite

A. Be a Master Guide

B. Have an Adventurer Basic Staff Training certificate

C. Be active in Adventurer ministry or other ministries to children



II. New Skills Development 23 hours minimum

Requirement #1



Develop skills in Adventurer ministry by attending the scheduled minimum hours of

those seminars conducted by the conference Adventurer/Children’s ministries personnel.



A. Leadership (3 hours)

1. Team Building

2. Parent Involvement

3. Learning to Lead

4. Dealing with Diversity and Working Together



B. Home/Parent (2 hours)

1. Parents as Provider, Disciplinarian and Teacher

2. Habits of Effective Families

3. Purpose of Parenting



C. Adventurer Child (6 hours)

1. Building Self-Esteem and Confidence

2. Learning Styles - *

3. Modes of Learning - *

4. Temperament - *

5. Special “Needs” Child - *



D. Program (4 hours)

1. Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan

2. Curriculum Objectives through Active Learning

3. Nature Study

E. Administration (4 hours)

1. Risk Management

2. Organizational Vision, Values and Mission

3. Conflict Resolution - **

4. Project Management

5. Child Abuse - *



F. Adventurer is a Ministry (4 hours)

1. Faith and development in Life Stages - *

2. Church Ministry Networking

3. Outreach for Adventurers

4. Teaching Christian Values









Training may also be received through (*) Children’s Ministries and (**) Pathfinder Leadership Awards



Requirement #2



During your involvement as a staff member of the local Adventurer club,

select any two areas listed under New Skills Development (Requirement #1)

and demonstrate those skills in the Adventurer club.



III. Personal Growth



A. Read the AY Encounter Series II. “Christ the Church”

B. Read a book on self-esteem or early childhood development.

C. Select and develop a personal skill through reading, listening to self-study audios, attending an

adult training class, or joining a specialized adult professional group.

D. Hold a current American or Canadian Red Cross Community CPR certificate or its equivalent.

E. Receive the Adventurer Leadership Certificate of Recognition from your conference

Adventurer/Children’s/Youth Ministries Department.

SPECIAL

CLUB PROGRAMS

 Induction



 Adventurer Sabbath



 Investiture



 Baptism Recognition Service



 New Adventurer Award, Chip & Star Submission



 Can Collecting



 Family Blessing



 ADRA Annual Appeal

 Florida Adventurer Mission Project









ADVENTURER/PATHFINDER INDUCTION CEREMONY





The INDUCTION CEREMONY admits new Adventurers & Pathfinders of all ages into membership in

the local club and into the fellowship of the Pathfinder Organization all over the Florida Conference.

It is used to inspire Adventurers with the awesome responsibility of upholding the Adventurer ideals

that they have pledged to live by as well as presenting to them the serious aspects of being an

Adventurer. The program is meant to be a solemn occasion, however, not boring! The best way to

accomplish this it to instill in your Adventurers early on the importance of the Pledge and Law and

allow them to feel like they own a part of the service. This is their chance to SHINE in front of their

church family and boasts in a godly manner about the club which, for many, makes all the

difference in their lives.

Most often, this is a candlelight service of dedication, but it does not have to be that way.

Gauge how receptive your home church would be to such a program and adapt the following to

meet your specific needs.





PREPARATION

Center a large table with a smaller one directly in front of it at the Induction Ceremony site. Place a

large Adventurer emblem in the center front of the small table and center a large Pathfinder emblem

on the wall directly behind both tables. The Pledge and Law banners are located on the right and

left of the Pathfinder emblem respectively. Place a 15" candle representing the “Spirit of

Adventuring” and the “Spirit of Pathfindering” in the center of each respective table. In front of the

Adventurer spirit candle place six 10" foundation candles representing the progressive level colors.

In front of the Pathfinder spirit candle place eight 10" foundation candles representing the

progressive Pathfinder level colors. Two 8" white candles, representing the Adventurer Law and

Pledge, are placed, one on each side of the Adventurer table in front of the level work candles.

Eight white 8" candles are placed in front of the Pathfinder Law banner on the Pathfinder table, and

seven white 8" candles are placed in front of the Pledge banner on the Pathfinder

table. Display the American flag to the right of the tables and the Adventurer and Pathfinder flags to

the left of the tables. Have ready in holders on the tables a 4" candle for each person to be

inducted.



Setting up does not constitute total preparation! PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE (!!!) If

you want to make this program run smoothly and be a total success.



Induction Theme – Outline to the candidates to be inducted and special guests the program

procedure and its meaning to the local Pathfinder Club.









CEREMONY





Director: “I hereby declare the induction ceremony of the _________________ club is

now in order. The room is darkened as the Spirit candles are lit. For the light of our

program we turn to the Spirit of Adventuring and Pathfindering, represented by the

candles which have just been lit. They are the spirit of reverence, training, adventure,

fun, learning, awareness, and awakening to God and man. These two candles in and

of themselves are not complete, however. Will the following Adventurer Pathfinder

staff please come forward.” The director then calls the names of the staff who light

the six foundation candles while giving the appropriate meaning for the level

represented by the candles lit.







Little Lamb Little Lambs discover what a joy it can be to obey

(light blue) Jesus.

Eager Beaver Eager Beavers explore the love that pours forth from Christ

(green) and family.

Busy Bee Busy Bees learn how to stay “bizzzzy” working for Jesus.

(brown)

Sunbeam Sunbeams study courtesy and practice shining for Jesus

(orange) everyday.

Builder Builders focus on building Christian character and keeping

(blue) their bodies strong for Jesus.

Helping Hand Helping Hands lend a helping hand in service to Jesus at

(maroon) home, school, and in their community.









Director: “For further complimentary lights, we turn to the following e-Tracker & Varsity

Pathfinder staff.” Once more, the director calls the names of the staff who light the eight

foundation candles while giving the appropriate meaning for the level represented by the

candles lit.









Friend Friends learn skills that will help them be better

(Blue) neighbors now and friends of God throughout eternity.



Companion Companions explore ways to build a more

(Red) meaningful and fulfilling companionship with Jesus Christ every hour of

the day.



Explorer Explorers adventure into God’s Word and His

(Green) created works.



Ranger Rangers open up new areas of discovery in the

(Gray) natural and spiritual world to secure true and genuine happiness.

Voyager Voyagers acquire a wholesome self-concept and

(Burgundy) Christian lifestyle by studying their personal physical, mental, cultural

and spiritual development.



Pioneer Pioneers strengthen their faith in God by learning

(Orange) about Biblical and historical pioneers for Christ.

Navigator Navigators allow Jesus Christ to navigate them

(Teal) through His truths about the Sabbath.



Guide Guides grow in knowledge about the Spirit of

(Yellow) Prophecy as they discover their place as leaders in society.







Director: These candles are symbolic of the good of the Pathfinder program

emphasizing the high ideals for which it stands and the growth that the Pathfinder

will make as a club member.





Director: The Pledge and Law propose a Christian standard of living which all

Pathfinders should strive to uphold. The Induction Ceremony is meant to inspire new

members and remind the old just what this means to them.





Have the Adventurers come to the front and recite the Adventurer Pledge as a staff member

lights the Adventurer Pledge candle.



Repeat the procedure, only this time single out 10 Adventurers to repeat the following as a

staff member lights the Adventurer Law candle from the “Spirit of Adventuring” candle:









“Jesus can help me to be...”

BE OBEDIENT: I will obey God’s laws and cheerfully do what my parents and teachers

ask me to do. I will obey the laws of my country.

BE PURE: My body is the temple of God, so I want to keep it clean. I will not swear,

smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, or do any other thing God says is disgusting.



BE TRUE: I will always tell the truth and never try to deceive–even if I may get in

trouble for it.

BE KIND: I will look for ways to make other people happy. I will never hurt a

person or animal intentionally. I will share my toys too.

BE RESPECTFUL: I will be courteous to those whom God put in authority over me (like

parents and teachers) and to those who are younger and weaker than me (like little brothers

and sisters). I will take good care of other people’s property, even something as small as a

borrowed pencil.

BE ATTENTIVE: I will listen when someone is talking to me at home, at school, and at

church. I will especially listen for God to tell me what to do with my life.



BE HELPFUL: I will look for ways to help and not wait to be asked. I can help family at

home, teachers and friends at school, and other people other places. I can even help God.



BE CHEERFUL: I will not grumble or complain when I don’t get my way or when I have

work to do. I will remember that God made me; God doesn’t make junk, so I’m not junk!

Knowing that makes me happy.

BE THOUGHTFUL: I will make courtesy a habit, both in words and actions. I will look for

ways to be nice to people. I will not be rude or irritating.

BE REVERENT: I will listen carefully to God, His word, and His messengers. I will take

good care of my Bible and church property. I will never make fun of holy things.









In continuation, the procedure is repeated only with eight e-Tracker & Varsity Pathfinders

who salute and light their Law candle from the “Spirit of Pathfindering.” After he or she

replaces their candle, he again salutes the director and repeats,





“Sir, on behalf of the candidates, we pledge to”–(repeats from the following

according to the candle he has lit):









KEEP THE MORNING WATCH

I will have prayer and personal Bible study each day.

DO MY HONEST PART

By the power of God, I will help others and do my duty and honest share, wherever I may

be.

CARE FOR MY BODY

I will be temperate in all things and strive to reach a high standard of physical fitness.

KEEP A LEVEL EYE

I will not lie, cheat, or deceive, and I will despise dirty talk and evil thinking.

BE COURTEOUS AND OBEDIENT

I will be kind and thoughtful of others, reflecting the love of Jesus in all my associations

with others.

WALK SOFTLY IN THE SANCTUARY

During any worship services, I will be quiet, careful, and reverent.

KEEP A SONG IN MY HEART

I will be cheerful and happy and let the influence of my life be as sunshine to others.

GO ON GOD’S ERRANDS

I will always be ready to share my faith and go about doing good as did Jesus.







Director: Once the Law candles have been lit. On behalf of the candidate’s

representatives and on behalf of the candidate’s declaration, we accept

the pledge and vow to the Law



The Director then calls the lighting of the Pledge candles. The same procedure as used in

the lighting of the Law candles is followed by seven Pathfinders. After each candle is lit,

the Pathfinder repeats to the director,



“Sir, on behalf of the candidates, we pledge”–repeats the following according to the

candle they have lit:









BY THE GRACE OF GOD

As I rely on God to help me, I can do His will.

I WILL BE PURE

I will rise above the wicked world in which I live and keep my life clean with words and

actions that will make others happy.

I WILL BE KIND

I will not only be considerate and kind to my fellow men, but also to all of God’s creation.

I WILL BE TRUE

I will be honest and upright in study, work, and play and can always be counted upon to do

my very best.

I WILL KEEP THE PATHFINDER LAW

I will seek to understand the meaning of the Law and will strive to live up to it’s spirit,

realizing that obedience to law is essential in any organization.

I WILL BE A SERVANT OF GOD

I will pledge myself to serve God first, last, and best in everything I am called upon to be or

do.

I WILL BE A FRIEND TO MAN

I will live to bless others and do unto them as I would have them do unto me.





Director: On behalf of the candidate’s representatives and on behalf of the

candidate’s declaration, we accept the vow to the Pledge.

Director: Will all the new candidates for membership please step forward. Allow time for them

to come to the front, at all times facing them in attention. Please affirm your dedication to these

high principles here presented by repeating the Adventurer and Pathfinder Pledge and Law,

beginning with the Adventurer Pathfinder candidates. Following the repeating of the Adventurer

and Pathfinder Pledge and Law by all of the candidates, I hereby declare these candidates to be

accepted into the fellowship of the ________ Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs of the Florida

Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. You are now being presented a candle (have the deputy

director hand each candidate a 4" white candle) which you may now light from the “Spirit of

Adventuring” and the “Spirit of Pathfindering candles and place it in the candle holder on the front

center of the tables. Give them time to light all the candles and put in candle holders. Your light is

now added to our club, and we charge you in the presence of these Pathfinders to let your light

shine before others in the Spirit of Adventuring and

Pathfindering. Invite parents or guardians of each one that has been inducted into membership to

come forward to the front and stand behind their child. Give a challenge to the parents or guardians

to help these young people reach the high ideals of the club and to encourage them at all times in

whatever they try to do. Please bow your heads as we pray that God will give you strength to live

up to these high ideals and to be a faithful and loyal club member.





The Deputy director or pastor leads out in a prayer of consecration for the new members

and families while the club stands in prayer attention.



Director: These new Adventurers and Pathfinders are now full fledged members of

the _________________ Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs.



The new members then present themselves to the director to receive the hand of fellowship,

followed by the deputy director, counselors and captain of his/her unit. The secretary

presents the new member with a Adventurer or Pathfinder membership card and ushers the

new member to his/her unit.









ALTERNATIVE INDUCTION SERVICE



The NAD Adventurer Manual has a beautiful Induction service that includes an Altar, and

parents lighting candles.

Adventurer Sabbath

Excellent material on step-by-step procedures for planning an Adventurer Sabbath can be found in

this staff manual or in the NAD Adventurer Staff Manual (this may be ordered through Advent

Source or call the Conference office).

Other suggestions include:



1. Special speakers for Adventurer Sabbath (approval must be given by pastor):

Conference Pathfinder Director

Area Coordinators

Pastor

Youth Pastor

Conference Youth Director

Church School Principal

Council Members

Adventurers

PLEASE!!!! Do yourselves the favor and call them with plenty of advance notice.

Also, remember that it costs to travel. Travel expenses for guests from out of town should be

reimbursed. Conference, Union and General Conference speakers need not be compensated.



2. Display crafts and/or posters of what Adventurers do.



3. Display items that need to be replaced (such as old tents) to the church on Sabbath. After new items have been

purchased, show that to the church, also.



4. Put into the church bulletin the Adventurer agenda for the year and news items. You may want to include a form

with blanks for church members to fill out if they would like to help with the club. The needs mentioned on

Adventurer Sabbath should include monetary needs as well as needs for staff, cooks, counselors, Sabbath School

teachers on camp outs, chaplain, etc.



The offering taken on Adventurer Sabbath should be used for the Adventurer Club. However,

permission from the Church Board must be obtained first.



Remember, the real secret to a successful Adventurer Sabbath is planning ahead and plenty of

publicity. Make planning to include more than just the church service. Include Sabbath School,

fellowship dinner, afternoon specials, and vespers.



 Most important, make the day a spiritual blessing for both those attending and the

participants.

 Have a well planned program and start and end on time.

 Make sure all Adventurers and staff members are in FULL DRESS UNIFORM.

Planning the Adventurer

Sabbath Program

PURPOSE

The NAD each year suggests a Sabbath in October or November as Pathfinder/Adventurer Day to be

observed in all Seventh-day Adventist churches with the following objectives:

1. To give official recognition and encouragement to the Clubs in the local church.

2. To acquaint the congregation with the scope of possibilities afforded by the Clubs in the

development of our youth.

3. To encourage greater cooperation and support of the local Clubs by the congregation.

4. To recruit additional staff members.

5. To give the Club members a greater sense of belonging to the church by the active participation in

the worship hours.

6. To give an opportunity for the church to provide more financial assistance for the clubs by giving a

special offering during the worship hour. By vote of the local church board the church offering on this

day may be appropriated to the local Clubs.







PLANNING THE PROGRAM

For the Adventurer/Pathfinder Sabbath to meet the above objectives, planning the program in every detail is

a must. Here are some hints and ideas to better the program.

1. Most pastors are long range planners. Arrange with the pastor for an Adventurer/Pathfinder Sabbath

weeks or months in advance.

2. Discuss event with the club staff and decide on the best program. Work as a team.

3. Present the program to the pastor with a complete outline. Ask for his suggestions and cooperation.

4. Apply to the church board to have the Clubs receive the offering and do the ushering.

5. Notify parents, church members, and the church press secretary.

6. Begin training participants, color guard, speakers, etc. Remember the Clubs are on parade.

7. Most church members do not know the Adventurer/Pathfinder songs, Pledge or Law. Therefore,

make a bulletin insert with this information.

8. Indicate in the bulletin when the congregation is to stand. Also, announce during the lay activities

period that a change has been made in the order of service.

9. Program should be snappy – no lagging. While the next part of the program is being announced,

have the participants on the way.

10. Practice at least one dry run of marching in, taking places, reciting pledges, posting colors, and

marching out.

11. Places where groups or individual participants stand should be marked with masking tape.

12. Color guard ought to be dressed up with white gloves, belts, and leggings. (Only Pathfinders)

13. Secure good equipment: flags, standards, banners, etc.

14. Full dress uniform with sashes and scarves is a must. The more color, the greater the impression.









15. The offering prayer should be written out to avoid meaningless repetition. Minds sometimes "jelly"

when they get up in front. All presentations should be outlined and checked by the club director.

Leaders, too, need outlines.

16. Take music to the church organist or pianist at least a week in advance, preferably two weeks before

the program.

17. As the program develops, the pastor should be kept in touch.

18. A good report on "Adventurer/Pathfinder happenings" should cover past year's activities and the

Adventurers/Pathfinders themselves should be used to tell the story.

19. Let the Adventurers/Pathfinders have full participation on the program. This is not an occasion to

show off, but to present to the church what the Clubs can do for the youth of the church. They do not

want to see leaders speaking , but their own children.

20. The "needs of our clubs" section must have specifics. Tell them exactly what the clubs need by way

of funds. A dollar per person will allow the club to do such and such. A campaign may be launched

for a room, headquarters for the clubs, tents for camping, etc.

21. Leaders should have confidence in the presentation of the program. Apologies reveal lack of

preparation.

22. Invite a good speaker to present the message, or better yet, have one or more of the

Adventurers/Pathfinders present the sermon. The Conference Pathfinder Director or Youth Director

will be thrilled to be invited. He probably schedules speaking appointments months ahead, so invite

him six months or a year ahead of time. It may be necessary to hold Adventurer/Pathfinder Sabbath

on another day. Work closely with your pastor on this part of the program.

INVESTITURE



Investiture is a cooperative program for club and church school.



Step-by-step instructions for Investiture programs can be found in the NAD

Adventurer Staff Manual available at Advent Source. (Or, contact the

Conference Pathfinder Department for information).



Be sure to order the supplies you will need from the Pathfinder Department

well in advance of Investiture and have them ready and sorted before the

program. A well-planned, appropriate program with active participation from

the Adventurers demonstrating their newly acquired skills should be part of

the service.



Arrange with the pastor and church board for use of the church. Notify Master

Guides ahead of time to participate.



Communicate with the church school teachers throughout the year to be sure

they are doing their part of the level-work and that it will be done on time for

Investiture.



IDEAS FOR SERVICE

Slide or video program of year's activities.

Practice for the program with the Adventurers ahead of time.

Display activities and crafts done during the year.

Give out the Awards earned during the year.

Put all Awards in one envelope for each Adventurer.

Call the Awards and class earned while all are being pinned.

Prepare a skit.



Don't miss any details of the program. Arrange for piano player, color guard,

and deacon to open up the church, turn on the air conditioner, etc.



Make sure your program moves along quickly. Begin and end on time. The

program should be no longer than 1 hour in length.



Full dress uniform is suggested for the Adventurer Investiture program.

INVESTITURE SERVICE

Sample Program Outline:



Opening Song "Onward Christian Soldiers"

Scripture Reading: Psalm 19 - read by an Adventurer

Law and Pledge Adventurer

Prayer Adventurer

Flag Salute Everyone stands and is led by an Adventurer

3 Angels' Message Adventurer

Identification of flowers In

the spring we take several field trips within walking distance

of school. There we look for flowers and upon return we

learn the name of each one. One Adventurer has a bouquet

of flowers and proceeds to name them.

Report of Book Club Adventurer

Special Song Adventurer(s)

Special Speaker Guest or Adventurers

Presentation of Level Insignia

Presentation of Awards, Chips, and Stars

Presentation of Book Club Certificates

Benediction

(Or be creative and plan your own special program)

FAMILY BLESSING



See details in the NAD

Adventurer Manual



OR



Call Lisa Gary, Florida

Conference Adventurer Director

at:



(321) 254-2098

BAPTISM RECOGNITION SERVICE



The basic Adventurer philosophy requires that Adventurer leaders help the child to

understand that the Church loves them, cares for and appreciates them. Club leadership

has encouraged, as the basic purpose for the Adventurer Club, the importance of a child

understanding the great plan of salvation. The years of Pathfindering are the years in which

a young person needs to commit himself to a personal walk with God and make his

decision with a public declaration through baptism.



When this decision is made and after the baptism takes place, often times very little is said

to help affirm this positive important decision. Realizing that baptism and what it represents

is the most important decision of an individual's life, we recommend a two-step Baptismal

Recognition Service.



First, at a club meeting, as soon as possible after an individual is baptized, a special part of

the meeting time should be given to recognizing this decision. A "Recognition of Baptism

Certificate", available through the Conference Pathfinder Department, should be filled out

and presented with appropriate comments of approval.



Along with this, a permanent record of this decision should be recorded and displayed in

the club meeting room. A parchment scroll or special record book should be signed by the

Adventurer, using decorative special ink (gold) with a fancy quill pen (feather or ink pen),

used only for this solemn sacred service.



In addition, a wall plaque should be purchased and displayed where all church members

can see it. This plaque should read:







________________________________________ Adventurer Club

(Name of club/church)



Realizing the importance of the decision to follow Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, the

following Adventurers have been baptized according to the example of Jesus:

Secondly, Baptism Recognition should continue beyond the time of an individual's actual

baptism. In fact, since this is the most important decision in a person's life, recognition

should follow throughout one's life. It is recommended that each month during the club's

spiritual time, attention should be given to those who are celebrating their "Born Again"

Birthday. An affirmation of their decision should be made (along with a small gift) by the

club chaplain, recognizing those who are celebrating their baptisms--one year, two years,

and so on. An appeal to those who haven't given their lives to Christ to study and prepare

to do so should be made, and a commitment to those who have been to commit themselves

anew. This should be a very sacred and meaningful service (only last a few minutes).

Special lighting and background music would be nice.



At the end of the club meeting, a light refreshment could be served in celebration. It could

be called a "Re-Birthday Party" or something appropriate. This type of celebration is

encouraged in the place of regular birthday parties.

Procedure for Submitting a New

Award/ Chip/ Star

Those wishing to submit a proposal for a new Florida Award, Chip,

or Star must follow the steps listed below:





1. Compile the following materials for the proposed Award, Chip, or Star:

a. Name of the Award, Chip, Star

b. Sample design of the Award, Chip, Star

c. Statement as to the purpose of need for the Award, Chip, or Star (what benefit

should the Adventurer receive physically, mentally, and spiritually)?

d. Award, Chip, or Star requirements

e. Answers (or descriptions) for the requirements

f. List of resource materials



2. Two different Adventurer groups from different churches must “test pilot” the

proposed Award, Chip, or Star. (Contact your Conference Adventurer Director for

possible test clubs.)



3. Both test groups must send a letter of recommendation, with the conference evaluation

form, to the Florida Conference Pathfinder Department, where they will be forwarded

to the Florida Conference Adventurer Director.



4. When a proposed Award/Chip/Star is submitted by its author(s) to the Florida

Conference Pathfinder Department, it becomes the property of the Florida Conference

of Seventh-day Adventists, and is subject to possible changes.

EVALUATION FORM

For: Proposed Award, Chip or Star



This Form is evaluating: ____ Award ____ Chip ____ Star



Name of Award/Chip/Star: ___________________________________________________



1. How many Adventurers completed this Award/Chip/Star? __________



2. How long did it take to complete this Award/Chip/Star? __________



3. Describe the interest of the Adventurers while completing this Award/Chip/Star:



_____________________________________________________________________



_____________________________________________________________________



_____________________________________________________________________



4. Describe how the Award/Chip/Star met its purpose:



_____________________________________________________________________



_____________________________________________________________________



_____________________________________________________________________



5. What suggestions would improve this Award/Chip/Star?



_____________________________________________________________________



_____________________________________________________________________



_____________________________________________________________________



6. Would you recommend it for a Florida Conference Award/Chip/Star?

Yes _____ No _____



7. Sketch your suggestion for the design of this Award/Chip/Star on the back.



Name of Your Club or Group _______________________________________________

Evaluator’s Name (Please Print) _____________________________________________

Treat-instead-

of-Trick



Every year Adventurers get involved in activities for sharing their

faith. The "treat-instead-of-a-trick" campaign, better known as

Halloween, is a perfect example. In October when other boys and

girls go around hiding behind masks and asking for candy,

Adventurers have nothing to hide. They do not come for tricks, but

to ask for food for those in need. While others may sometimes

come to scare, Adventurers come to share their time on behalf of

others. While there is so much hate and greed in the world,

Adventurers come to color the world with love!



Would you like to find a real interesting project for your Adventurers

at Halloween time?--something that would really turn them on?--yet

give good wholesome guidance in Christian living?--where they are

eager and willing to help you carry it out?

HARVEST REPORT

Club name: ______________________________________



Director: ___________________ Phone: ______________







1. Numbers of members working (Adventurers 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. Total number of food baskets prepared: _____

ADRA Annual Appeal Philosophy/Objectives



STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY



1. PURPOSE



Seventh-day Adventists have conducted an ADRA annual appeal since 1908, called Harvest

Ingathering at the time, attempting to reach every home with their spiritual message. They believe

that Christ is the only hope for a world plagued with problems such as runaway crime, devastating

wars, polluted environment, and social ills. The Adventist objective of teaching all nations the

everlasting gospel of our Lord and the commandments of God sums up their reason for a steady,

consistent witness to the world.



2. HOLISTIC CONCEPT OF MAN



Seventh-day Adventists believe in a holistic concept of man and attempt to minister to his social,

physical, mental and spiritual dimensions. Work fostered by Adventists includes more than

preaching the Word. It also comprehends such activities as a healing ministry for the sick, the

distribution of food and clothing, and the education of children and youth. To work for people’s

wholeness of life and being is the Adventist’s reason for existence.



OBJECTIVES



MANY-SIDED MINISTRY



The ADRA Annual Appeal is a part of a many-sided outreach ministry fostered by Seventh-day

Adventists. The objectives of this ministry are:



1. To bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible.

2. To become acquainted with people who need spiritual and material assistance.

3. To bring to the attention of the public the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

4. To provide opportunity for people to enroll in free Bible and health courses.

5. To leave Christian literature with each person visited.

6. To give every individual an opportunity to contribute his time and monetary gifts to bring to

the world the Biblical message of an unfailing hope in God. He invites others to join hands

with Him in this humanitarian and spiritual undertaking.

CONFERENCE

PROGRAMS

 SOUTHERN Fun Day

 NORTHERN Fun Day

 Red zone

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ADVENTURER

EV EN T S









ADVENTURER SOUTHERN FUN DAY

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

PHYL’S ACADEMY







ADVENTURER NORTHERN FUN DAY

MARCH 6, 2011

CAMP DOWN







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Theme: GOD’S INTERNATIONAL FAMILY



RED ZONE







LOCATION & DATE

TBA





ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:





 ADVENTURER “BUG RACES” & BEAUTY

CONTEST

 BOUNCE HOUSES

 HAY RIDE

 PARADE

 DRILL & DRUM

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 E-TRACKE/VARSITY ACTIVITIES

 AWARDS PROGRAM

 WET & WILD









CONFERENCE-LEVEL

AWARDS

 Adventurer Evangelism Award



 Good Conduct Ribbon



 Adventurer of the Year



 Parent Pin



 Club of the Year









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ADVENTURER

EVANGELISM AWARD

The requirements for the Evangelism Award are as follows:





1. Be an Adventurer Club member or Staff Member.



2. Attend at least ten meetings (evangelistic meetings, Daniel and Revelation seminars, etc.). If less

than ten are conducted, attend at least two-thirds of them.



3. Participate at each of the meetings attended.



4. Wear your Adventurer uniform (including scarf and sash) while participating.



5. Participate in at least four of the following:

Be an usher.

Pick up the offering.

Have scripture or prayer.

Assist in setting up/taking down a meeting hall.

Hand out the evening programs, brochures, etc.

Give a testimony of what Jesus has done for you recently.

Be a greeter.

Help operate an Adventurer booth showing what the church has for its young people.

Invite a non-Adventist guest to attend the meetings and host them throughout the evenings.

Contact at least ten individuals by phone or in person and invite them to attend the meetings.

Assist in children’s meetings, if available.



Recognition:



1. Patches will be presented to each Adventurer and staff member who completes the requirements. This

should be done at an appropriate time, such as:

During the last evangelistic meeting

A follow-up baptism Sabbath

Another appropriate time



2. During this time, an invitation should be extended to all parents of young people of Adventurer age (Pre-K to grade

4) to join the club.







Taken from the Adventurer Home Page on the North American Division Pathfinder web site, www.adventurerclub.org









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GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON





1. The Good Conduct Ribbon is a special award ribbon given to honor Adventurers. If the Adventurer

does not uphold the standards that this ribbon represents, the privilege of wearing it is

relinquished. This privilege is relinquished only by the decision of the adult staff and

director. It is given for continuous good conduct over 1 year.



2. The first year the Adventurer will receive a ribbon. The second and each succeeding year

he/she will be given a star to place on the bar to represent each additional year. Only one

ribbon is to be worn. The second year the Adventurer would receive a bronze star to put on

the ribbon, the third year a silver star and the fourth year a gold star.



3. The Good Conduct Ribbon should be given out carefully; not too many should be presented. Make

this honor an outstanding prize to be cherished. It is recommended that this award be given

at the club's Investiture Service.



4. Basis for presentation of Adventurer Good Conduct Ribbon shall be the following:



a. Adventurer shall have been an active member for one year.



b. Adventurer shall be completely uniformed.



c. Adventurer shall have a record of 80% attendance in club meetings and attend

80% of all other club activities.



d. Adventurer shall have a record of conduct consistent with the Adventurer

Pledge and Law.



e. Adventurer shall have a record of achievement and complete an Adventurer

level and honors.



f. Adventurer shall demonstrate in word and action a positive Christian attitude.



"Our ideas of education take too narrow and too low a range. There is need of a broader scope, a

higher aim. True education means more than the pursuit of a certain course of study...It is the

harmonious development of the physical, mental, and spiritual powers." (Education, page 13).









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“Adventurer of the Year” Award



PHILOSOPHY

The Adventurer of the Year award is given to a child who falls between the Busy Bee to Helping Hands

levels only. The requirements are not intended to be easy and are designed to present a challenge to the

Adventurer who is exceptional in all aspects of life and desires in every way to be an "outstanding"

individual.



The director must realize that this is an award for an exceptional Adventurer. The program must be

explained and each Adventurer should be encouraged to participate. This award should be highly sought

after, and those receiving it must be deserving of it. It is the intent of this program to encourage excellence

among our children. However, this is not an award for an Adventurer who must constantly be reminded and

prodded to meet the requirements.



In reviewing the requirements for the Adventurer of the Year, you will note that two awards must be taught

to all Adventurers during the year. Also, note that an Adventurer level must be completed. Spiritual and

“Share Your Faith” activities must be performed.



Even if an Adventurer has met all the requirements of this award, but does not have a positive attitude

toward the Adventurer program/club, he/she should not be considered for this award. Throughout the entire

Adventurer year the director and staff should be looking closely at all Adventurers to determine what kind of

attitude the Adventurer under consideration might have.



IMPORTANT: To receive this award, the Adventurer must be approved by the local Adventurer Club Staff

by a SECRET BALLOT majority vote. This vote should be based on the Adventurer’s evaluation sheets, and

on the personal observations of the Club Staff. This puts the decision on the total staff so that no one person

must bear the responsibility.



Please understand that the Conference-level Adventurer of the Year award and an award for a local

outstanding Adventurer are not the same. You may have an outstanding local Adventurer who may not meet

the requirements for the Adventurer of the Year award. Any Adventurer who barely misses being Adventurer

of the Year certainly deserves some special recognition from the local club as compensation for his/her

accomplishments.



The Adventurer of the Year award will be presented at the Florida Conference “Red Zone.”



The Adventurer of the Year program should be the central focus when planning for Adventurer activities. On

registration night, it should be explained to parents and to the Adventurers.



Forms need to be received by the conference office with the Quarterly Report by May 1.





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Adventurer of the Year Requirements

ADVENTURER CLUB PARTICIPATION



1. Be an active member since the beginning of the current Adventurer year.

2. Be present and on time for no less than 85% of the weekly club meetings.

3. Attend 85% of local club functions: hikes, trips, and projects.

4. Attend one Conference Function (Fun Day). If your Club will not be attending any Conference functions, you must

attend “Red Zone” (to receive your award) as your one Conference function.

5. Have a complete, clean and pressed uniform.

6. Wear the uniform when required, including the club field uniform (club T-shirt, etc.), and exhibit a positive attitude

towards wearing the uniform.

7. Know the meaning of the Adventurer Pledge and Law.

8. Be invested in an Adventurer level (not including Little Lambs or Eager Beaver) completed during the year.

9. The Adventurer must bring at least one visitor to a Club meeting, church service or other Adventurer event during the

year (with parental permission).

10. Must earn 2 Adventurer Awards (beyond the awards required for their level study) during the year.



11. The Adventurer must take part in one “Share Your Faith” project with the club within that year.



12. PERSONAL EVALUATION



The Director should make sure that all eligible Adventurers (or their guardians) are given 3 Adventurer of the Year

“Evaluation Sheets” and envelopes by mid-March. The Adventurers (or their guardians) must give the sheets to 3 adults

who know them well. We strongly recommend the following people: Adventurer Counselor, Parent/Guardian, School

Teacher, Pastor or their Sabbath School Teacher. The evaluators should complete the form, seal it in the envelope, and

return it to the Adventurer (or their guardians), who then forwards all 3 sheets to their Director by April 1. The combined

points average of all 3 evaluation sheets must total at least 7.00 points to be eligible for the award, and must be

documented on the “Requirement Completion Form”. The Personal Evaluation will be based on the following:



 APPEARANCE: Personal appearance and hygiene; keeps bedroom neat; cleans up after him/herself.



 CONDUCT: Shows respect towards authority, elders, and all family members. Sets a good example to his/her

peers by being courteous, kind and obedient. Takes active interest in school, enjoys Adventurers and encourages others

to be a part of the program. Finishes chores without being excessively prodded.



 SPIRITUAL: Adventurer must show that he/she is spiritually reverent, has positive Christian attitudes and

manners, participates in family, club or personal devotions (Bible studies), and must be regularly involved in church

activities (a non-Adventist child involved in his/her own church meets this requirement, and a non-churchgoer may rely on

the Adventurer Club's spiritual activities).



13. CLUB STAFF EVALUATION

The candidate must be approved by the Club Staff (at a staff meeting) by a SECRET BALLOT majority vote. This vote

should be based on the Adventurer’s Resume, his/her 3 Evaluation Sheets, and on the personal observations of the Club

Staff. Document the results of this majority vote on the “Requirement Completion Form”.



14. REQUIREMENT COMPLETION FORM

An Adventurer Club Leader must fill out the Adventurer of the Year “ Requirement Completion Form”

and send it to the Conference office by May 1 (this is the only document we need to determine the

award winners).





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Adventurer of the Year

EVALUATION SHEET

NAME OF CANDIDATE (please print): _______________________________________________



The Adventurer of the Year award is given to only a few children throughout the state of Florida each year. The

requirements are not intended to be easy and are designed to present a challenge to the Adventurer who is exceptional,

and outstanding in all aspects of life. This includes a continuation and growth of these qualities throughout the year.

One of the requirements for this award is that the Candidate must (with adult help if needed) give this Evaluation Sheet

to 3 adults who know them well.



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 Candidate.



EVALUATOR’S NAME (please print): _____________________________________



EVALUATOR’S RELATIONSHIP TO CANDIDATE: ________________________________________



RATING: 10=EXCELLENT 7=GOOD 5=AVERAGE 3=POOR 1=VERY POOR



1. Personal appearance and hygiene: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



2. Keeps bedroom neat: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



3. Cleans up after him/herself: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



4. Shows respect towards adults and those in authority: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



5. Shows respect towards all family members: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



6. Sets a good example to his/her peers

by being courteous, kind and obedient: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



7. Takes active interest in school: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



8. Takes active interest in all aspects of Adventurers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



9. Finishes chores without being excessively prodded: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



10. Is spiritually reverent and has

positive Christian attitudes and manners: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



11. Participates in family, club or personal devotions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



12. Is regularly involved in church activities: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10



FOR ADV LEADER ONLY

___________________________________________ A) Total points circled: _____

B) Amount of questions answered: _____

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Signature of Evaluator 60









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Adventurer of the Year

REQUIREMENT COMPLETION FORM

FOR ADVENTURER LEADER ONLY





Church: ______________________ Candidate's Name: _______________________



Adventurer Leader filling out the Form: _____________________________________

___ Is an active member since the beginning of the current Adventurer year.

___ Was present and on time for 85% of weekly club meetings.

___ Attended 85% local club functions.

___ One of the following completed:

A. Attended a Conference function (Fun Day).

B. 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 the Adventurer Pledge & Law.

___ Was (or will be) invested in an Adventurer level completed during the year.

___ Adventurer brought at least one visitor to a Club meeting, church service or other Adventurer

event during the year (with parental permission).



Name of Visitor: _________________________________________________



___ List two (2) Adventurer Awards (beyond the awards required for their level study) completed

during this Adventurer year.



1. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________



___ Adventurer took part in one Share Your Faith project with the club this year.

___ Please calculate the average of all 3 Evaluation Sheets (must be at least 7.00):



A. Average of Evaluation Sheet #1: _____

B. Average of Evaluation Sheet #2: _____

C. Average of Evaluation Sheet #3: _____

D. Total Evaluation Points (add A, B, & C): _____

E. Average of all 3 Evaluation Sheets (divide D by 3): _____



___ The candidate was approved by the Club Staff (at a staff meeting) by a SECRET BALLOT

majority vote. This vote was based on the Adventurer’s 3 Evaluation Sheets, and on the personal

observations of the Club Staff.



_____________________________________ ________________

Signature of Adventurer Leader Date







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You must send this form to the Conference office by May 1

(this is the only document we need to determine the Adventurer of the Year award winners)









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The Adventurer Parent Pin



A handsome series of small pins are available for the purpose of recognizing

parents who have demonstrated commitment through regular participation in the

Adventurer club.



These four pins are crafted of brass and enamel fill in each of the four colors of

the adventurer classes. Parents of busy bees receive a light blue pin, parents of

sunbeams a yellow pin, parents of builders a blue pin, and parents of helping hands

receive a red pin. these pins may be awarded at investiture.



Criteria for receiving a pin is at the Director’s discretion, and may include:

 Regular attendance at Adventurer Club meetings.

 Supporting the Adventurer Club leadership.

 Participation in Adventurer Club functions.

 Child participation and investiture in the Adventurer Club class curriculum.









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Club of the Year/Honorary Club

ADVENTURERS



The Florida Conference Pathfinder Department challenges all Florida Adventurer Clubs to work towards these

awards. They require a club to plan, organize, and execute a complete Adventurer 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.





REQUIREMENTS

SECTION A



1. You must register your club with the Conference EVERY YEAR by November 1. You will find the

“Club Registration Form” in this section of the manual.

2. You must have EVERY staff member fill out and sign the “Staff/Volunteer Service Information

Form”. Make a copy of the front of the form for your club records, and send the ORIGINALS to the

conference office by November 1. You will find this form in this section of the manual.

3. ANY staff member who will be driving Adventurers 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. You will find this form in this section of the

manual.

4. Club MUST be working on applicable Levels (Little Lamb, Eager Beaver, Busy Bee, Sunbeam,

Builder, and Helping Hand).

5. Club must be working on Awards, Chips and Stars (as applicable).

6. Submit your first “Quarterly Report” to the Conference office by November 1.

7. Submit your second “Quarterly Report” to the Conference office by February 1.

8. Submit your third “Quarterly Report” to the Conference office by May 1.



SECTION B



9. At least one Adventurer club staff member must attend Leadership Convention.

10. 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.

11. If the complete calendar was not sent in, submit to the Conference office your second semester

club calendar (covering January-May) by February 1.

12. At least 60% of your Adventurers and staff must attend a Conference event (Fun Day or Red Zone)

and be attired in the uniform of the day.

13. At least 60% of your club must participate in a “Share Your Faith” project during the year. Send in

the “Project Completion Report” by May 1. You will find this form in this section of the manual.

14. Have an Induction Service (could be joint service with Pathfinders). One is not required if there are

no new members this year.

15. Have an Adventurer Sabbath program (could be joint service with Pathfinders).

16. Have an Investiture Service (could be joint service with Pathfinders).

17. At least one Adventurer club staff member must attend a Conference-level Area Director’s meeting.

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INSPECTIONS ARE NOT PART OF CLUB OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENTS





Adventurers and their staff – are NOT inspected during an Area Administrators or his/her

delegates, inspection of the Pathfinder Club from that church. Please remember uniforms during

the Adventurer years should not be the focus of the ministry.



Remember the Adventurer Ministry a NOT miniature Pathfinder Ministry. Do not embarrass your

Administrator by asking them for inspections, to critique the Adventurer’s uniforms or ask them to

watch drill performances for you. The Administrator are visiting your Adventurer Club as a guest.









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CONFERENCE

ADMINISTRATION

 Rationale for Activities



 Philosophy and Objectives



 Risk Management



 Insurance



 Pathfinder Ministries Department



 PAC Constitution



 Churches by Area







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Rationale for Activities

Conference Level

Article I:Leadership Convention



Section A: Rationale for Leadership Convention

The Pathfinder Leadership Convention is held each year in Florida for all Adventurer, Pathfinder, and Master

Guide workers, especially directors, deputy directors and counselors. This program is designed to inspire and

train.



Section B: Guidelines for Clubs Attending

1. The attendance at Leadership Convention by at least one club representative is required for

"Adventurer Club of the Year".

2. Personnel attending the convention should remember that this is a training course and not a family

weekend. Club leaders should bring only those persons who will help in the club program during

the year.

3. Adventurer directors should register and pay for their convention attendees online

(floridapathfinders.com) well in advance of arrival to guarantee that their materials will be

available. Reserving sleeping accommodations will depend on the location of the convention.

4. Those attending should be encouraged to wear their dress uniform on Sabbath morning and/or

proper Sabbath attire and casual wear for the balance of the weekend.



Article II: Conference Events

Section A: Fun Days & Super Fun Days





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Fun Days & Super Fun Days are held in various parts of Florida and, when prepared for properly, provide

opportunities for the Adventurer to broaden his/her experience in several ways. Conference events can draw on

a far larger source of talent, skills, and knowledge than normally available to the club.

1. Attendance at a Conference event provides Adventurers with a broadened concept of the Seventh-

day Adventist Pathfinder/Adventurer movement.

2. Club leaders and Adventurers have an opportunity to compare the progress of their own club with

that of other clubs.

3. Adventurers expand their personal friendships when they meet other young people.

4. Adventurers are given a chance to demonstrate their special skills and achievements.



Section B: Guidelines

1. All clubs, new and old, must attend a Fun Day to qualify for "Adventurer Pathfinder Club of the

Year". (See Adventurer Club of the Year Requirements)

2. Clubs should arrive early Sunday morning.

3. Club leaders must supervise and be responsible for their Adventurers at all times. Every Adventurer

should have a parent with them.

4. All Adventurers are expected to participate in all events.

5. Adventurers and club staff should wear their field uniforms during Fun Day, or as specified by

the Conference Director.

6. The Florida Conference Adventurer Fun Days are for Little Lambs through Helping Hand (or

Higher Hand) and staff.









Article III.Area Events and Staff Activities

Section A: Area Events, Staff Activities, and Special Events are planned by area coordinators and staff to

allow clubs in their areas to join in Christian fellowship for short periods of time. It provides area coordinators

with the opportunity to have all clubs involved in activities unique to their local areas of the state. Area events

help clubs minimize the expense of traveling long distances. Area events are open to clubs outside their

specific geographical area. These outside directors are to contact the Florida Conference of their plans to

attend the event. Examples: Beach programs, bike trips, canoe adventures, nature field trips, Sports day.



Section B: Guidelines

1. Area events and activities may be limited in size and scale. Area coordinators will specify the

limits of the activity in correspondence to directors under their supervision.

2. Area events and activities are not financed by the Florida Conference Pathfinder Department.

Fees may be charged depending upon the extent of the event or activity.

3. Seventh-day Adventist standards of conduct for area events are similar to those at Conference

Events (See Conference Events, Article II). It is the responsibility of each club staff member to

see that these standards are kept.



Article IV:Conference Invitational Events







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Section A: Conference Invitational Events are special activities planned by the Florida Conference Pathfinder

Director and Area Coordinators to provide a unique activity for Adventurers. Examples: trips to historical

locations, recreational activities, special study programs in nature, etc.



Section B: Guidelines

1. The Florida Conference Pathfinder Director or individual assigned by Florida Conference

Pathfinder Director for the leadership responsibilities is in complete charge of the program and

arrangements for the activity. He/she will dispense information to club directors well in advance

of the program.

2. The Florida Conference Pathfinder Director will establish special rules pertaining to safety of

Adventurers and staff involved in the event. Adventurer clubs must send proper adult supervision

with the Adventurers. The Florida Conference Pathfinder Director or event leader cannot assume

disciplinary responsibilities. This is the responsibility of the adults who must accompany

participants from the local club.

3. The costs of invitational events are paid by staff and Adventurers and vary depending on the

activity.

4. Adventurers and staff are responsible for transportation, meals, equipment and accommodations,

unless otherwise specified.



Article VI:Red Zone

Section A: Red Zone culminates the year's Pathfinder/Adventurer program. The current Pathfinder/Adventurer

year is not officially over until after this Program.









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PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES

As found in the NAD Adventurer Manual





Philosophy of the Adventurer Program

The Adventurer program was created to assist parents in their important responsibilities as a child's

primary teachers and evangelizers. The program aims to strengthen the parent/child relationship and to

further the child's development in spiritual, physical, mental, and social areas. Through the Adventurer

Program, the church, home, and school can work together with the parent to develop a mature, happy child.

The church's greatest resource is our children; therefore, it is imperative that as a church we meet the

challenge to provide a program for our children during their early, formative years. We want right habits,

thoughts, motives, dispositions, and attitudes to be established. The Wise Man wrote, "Bring up a child in the

way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 (NIV). This is more than a

cliché-it is a scientific formula.



The Uniqueness of the Adventurer Club

The Adventurer Club was created to give children an opportunity to belong to an organized peer

group. To join, children are invited to participate in various activities, which will improve their social skills.

From the time children start school until they reach puberty, their need to be with and be accepted by their

peer group is increasingly strong.

The Adventurer Club involves children in Pre-K to grade 4 and their parents. The programming and

planning for Adventurers should be simple and short, but creative. Parental involvement provides

opportunities for parents to participate in the learning experience.



One of the Adventurer Club objectives is to provide a meaningful and exciting experience as the

children look forward with anticipation to some day being Pathfinders.



Adventurer Club Membership

The Adventurer Club is a Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored ministry open to all families of

children in Pre-K to grade 4 who agree to keep the Adventurer Pledge and Law. The Adventurer children and

parents are encouraged to attend all designated meetings and functions sponsored by the Adventurer Club.



History of the Adventurer Program

The Adventurer program was created to assist parents in their important responsibilities as a child's

primary teachers and evangelizers. The program aims to strengthen the parent/child relationship and further

the child's development in spiritual, physical, mental, and social areas. In this way, the church and school can

work together with the parent to develop a mature, happy child.

In order to help children learn more about the Bible, health, and nature, and to help them develop

their people skills, the General Conference, in 1939, endorsed the idea of the Adventurer classes of Busy

Bee, Sunbeam, Builder, and Helping Hand.

In 1972 the Washington Conference sponsored a club for children called "Beavers," the forerunner of

Adventurers, under the direction of Carolee Riegel. The Northeastern Conference is reported to have had a

children's club concept program by 1975. By 1980 many conferences were sponsoring a club for children.

In 1988 the North American Division Church Ministries Department invited interested conferences

and child specialists to study and evaluate the Adventurer Club concept. A committee met in 1989 to update

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the Adventurer curriculum, develop Adventurer awards, and write guidelines for the Adventurer Club

organization.

The committee involved children's Sabbath School leaders, educational personnel, conference and

union Children's Ministries coordinators, and child and family specialists. The Adventurer program piloting

process began in 1990 in the NAD.









North American Division Adventurer Mission Statement

The North American Division Adventurer program serves an intercultural community of children in

Pre-K to

Grade 4 and their parents and caregivers through a holistic ministry.

The purpose of the program is to support parents and caregivers in leading and encouraging their

children in a growing, joyful love relationship with Jesus Christ.

It offers instructional curriculum, family enrichment, supplementary resources, and volunteer training

from within the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy.

The Adventurer program should work to fulfill the gospel commission (Matthew 28: 18-20) and

depends on the support of a congregation strong in mission and empowered by the Holy Spirit.



GOALS AND OBJECTIVES



Why Have an Adventurer Program?

The Adventurer program is designed to support parents in assisting children with the challenging task

of developing fully as followers of Christ in today's world.



What is the Adventurer curriculum designed to accomplish?

1. Children will, at their own level, commit their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ

2. Children will gain a positive attitude toward the benefits, joys, and responsibilities of living a Christian

life.

3. Children will acquire the habits, skills and knowledge needed to live for Jesus today.

4. Parents and other primary caregivers will become more confident and effective as co-laborers with Christ

for their children.



Objectives

The Adventurer Club provides fun and creative ways for children to:

1. Develop a Christ-like character

2. Experience the joy and satisfaction of doing things well

3. Express their love for Jesus in a natural way

4. Learn good sportsmanship and strengthen their ability to get along with others

5. Discover their God-given abilities and to know how to use them to benefit self and serve others

6. Improve their understanding of what makes families strong

RISK MANAGEMENT

I. Pathfinder Leadership in Risk Management (Applies to ALL ADVENTURER/PATHFINDER DIVISIONS)

A. Objective

It is the objective of the Pathfinder directors, counselors, instructors and all other staff to lead out

in maintaining a consistently safe environment for all club activities and properties.

B. Standards

Standards should be set by the director and staff for each situation and adhered to by all club

members.

C. Educating Policy

Creative and innovative techniques should be used to promote interest and a positive response

toward consistency in risk management.



II. Risk Management Practices

A. Procedural Sources

The General Conference Pathfinder Staff Manual is an excellent source for proper procedures in

all activities.

B. Risk Inventories

Consideration should be made of all activities where there is an element of definite risk.

C. Church Standards

Activities shall conform to the Christian standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (Refer to

Church Manual).

D. Insurance Coverage

All Pathfinders and staff are covered by an accident insurance policy from the Conference.

1. High Risk Activities--Judgment should be used in allowing participation in unauthorized

activities, such as:

a. Use of aircraft

b. Use of trampoline or any other device to propel the body, such as Reuther

Board or springboard.

c. Skateboarding

d. Tree climbing

e. Fireworks

2. Parental Permission Slip--A parental permission slip shall be obtained from each Pathfinder for

all activities.

3. Consent for Medical Treatment--A combined parental permission slip and consent for medial

treatment may be used.



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a. This form shall be filled out annually and kept on file at each activity site.

b. The consent for treatment form shall only be resorted to when every means to contact

parent or guardian has been exhausted.



III. Risk Determinants and Safety Procedures

A. Levels of Risk

The level of risk shall be determined by the following factors:

1. Instructor's qualifications and past experiences

2. Type of activity

3. Number of participants in class or activity

4. Location of activity

5. Quality of equipment being used

6. Allotted time for activity

7. Amount of adult assistance



B. Supervision and Staff

1. Staff/Pathfinder Ratio--The following is a guide to use in determining supervision

necessary for various activities:

High Risk Activity=1 staff to 4 Pathfinders

Mild Risk Activity=1 staff to 8 Pathfinders

Low Risk Activity=1 staff to 15 Pathfinders

Of course, the closer the ratio between staff and Pathfinders the better. For example,

high risk would be mountain climbing, mild risk would be camping, low risk would be

classroom learning situation.

2. Qualified Supervision

a. Each director and counselor or other staff member should have a specific knowledge of

their particular area of endeavor.

b. The club may bring in teachers from outside the club when their element of expertise

is needed, and at the same time, our Christian standards need to be reviewed with these

people.

c. The club should invite adults from the local church to help meet staff ratio standards.

d. The background of each Pathfinder director, counselor, teacher and adult supervisor

shall be thoroughly checked with the following in mind:

1. Morals

2. Criminal record of any type

3. Reputation

4. Christian standards

C. Vehicles

1. Only drivers with a known reputation for good driving shall transport Pathfinders.

2. Vehicles used for transportation of Pathfinders and supplies shall be currently insured by

$100,000-$300,000.

3. The number of riders shall not exceed the seating capacity, including motor homes.

4. Open trucks shall not be used to transport Pathfinders.

5. The use of trailers and moving vans are prohibited for use in transporting Pathfinders or

staff.

6. Each vehicle shall have adult supervision.

7. Driver should complete a volunteer driver application.



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D. Annual Inspections

1. Meeting premises

a. An annual inspection should be conducted by the Pathfinder director for the physical

conditions of the Pathfinder meeting premises.

b. Reports of these inspections shall be presented to the church board with corrective

action noted.

c. If corrective action is not assumed to insure a safe area, the club director shall notify

the Florida Conference Pathfinder Department.

2. Owned Properties--An equipment inventory should be maintained of all equipment,

materials, substances, vehicles, boats, and chairs.

3. Documentation on File--Documentation of #1 (Meeting premises) and #2 (Owned

properties) should be maintained on file at the local club with copies submitted to the

church board and made part of the board minutes.



E. Equipment Use

1. Pathfinder equipment may be loaned out with care. It should be understood that the

borrower will be responsible for any damage.

2. All Pathfinder equipment should be inspected before and after each use by all parties

involved.

3. It is suggested that a written policy governing use of Pathfinder equipment be written and

then be approved by the church board so that it becomes an official church policy

(sample follows).

F. Pathfinder Activities

1. Camp sites and other activity areas should be thoroughly inspected with the following in

mind and appropriate action taken:

a. Fire danger

b. Flash floods

c. Land slides

d. Dead falls (limbs, etc)

e. Rocks

f. Sanitation

g. Night-time security

h. Temperature conditions

2. Fire Building

a. Designated areas for fire building shall be marked.

b. Fire shall be built at least 12 ft away from tents or combustible materials.

c. Fires shall serve a specific purpose.

d. Fires should be built only under the close supervision of qualified staff.

e. Wood chopping shall be performed only by staff or Pathfinders under close

supervision of qualified staff.

f. Power saws shall be operated only by staff over 16 years of age.

g. A bucket of water and a shovel, and 5# ABC fire extinguisher shall be maintained at

each campsite.

3. Swimming

a. Swimming areas shall be thoroughly inspected for broken glass, swift currents and

underwater snags.



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b. The swimming areas may be designated by the use of plastic floats and heavy twine or

other clarified markers.

c. At least one staff member with a current lifesaving card should serve a primary task of

lifeguard for approximately every eight people that are swimming, depending on the

water's turbidity.

4. Sanitation

a. Proper food storage procedures shall be adhered to strictly.

b. The source of fresh water shall be checked thoroughly.

c. Food handling and preparation shall be carried out with close supervision.

5. Meals

a. The standard of serving vegetarian meals shall be adhered to without exception on all

club activities.

b. The consuming of caffeine drinks should not be allowed during club functions.



6. Gas Stoves

a. Operation shall be carried out only by staff or supervised Pathfinders.

b. Stove fuel shall be stored away from heat and flames

c. When used, combustible items should not be stored in tents.

7. Night Watch

a. A rotation night watch shall be carried out by only staff, or older Pathfinders with staff.

b. The night watch shall operate with the following in mind: fire, intruders, animals,

checking food storage, inclement weather.





G. First Aid

1. An adequate First Aid Kit shall be available at all times.

2. Each club should have at least one adult with a current standard First Aid card

for every 20 members.

3. An annual course should be presented to the club staff on First Aid.

H. Fidelity Control

1. A proper accounting shall be made of the collection of Pathfinder dues and other money.

2. Verification of money count may be made by another counselor with a

procedure of rotating this assignment.

3. Proper deposits should be made as soon as possible.

4. It is recommended that the club treasurer be discouraged from taking funds to his home

unless there exists no other reasonable alternative.

I. Risk Management Audit and Education

1.Each year the club is to review with the counselors and membership the vital importance of

risk management.

2. Each quarter one hour of club meeting time should be used to review the importance of risk

management. This could include:

a. Guest speaker

b. Safety film

c. Staff member presenting a safety talk

d. Fire drills

3. Methods of education of risk management may include:



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a. Letters to parents

b. Announcements in church bulletins

c. Announcements on bulletin boards

d. Special meetings

4. Risk Management practices should be encompassed in the rules of the club and adhered to

by all participating in Pathfinder-sponsored activities.

IV. Losses

A. Emergency Procedures

Each Pathfinder Club should consider emergency procedures for the following:

1. Sudden illness 5. Robbery

2. Injuries 6. Bomb threat

3. Fire 7. Civil unrest

4. Flood 8. Inclement weather

B. Loss Procedure

When losses do occur, be courteous and show concern, but at no time make a statement or an

admission of responsibility or liability.

C. Reporting Losses

Any incident with a potential for present or future personal injury, property damage or liability loss

shall be reported within 24 hours to the Florida Conference Pathfinder Department, or the first

business day following the weekend.



D. Loss Review

The Pathfinder director, working in conjunction with the Conference Pathfinder Department, shall

review periodically all losses in order to determine the corrective actions which should be taken in

order to insure that these losses do not occur again.









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Pathfinder Insurance

(Applies to all Pathfinder Divisions)



ACCIDENT INSURANCE: Risk Management Services is handling the group accident

insurance for the Florida Pathfinder clubs. There is no cost to the Pathfinders or staff for this

coverage. It will cover any accidents occurring on a church or Pathfinder related activity. Make all

inquiries and reports to the Florida Conference treasury department and not directly to the

insurance company. The following page will list in detail coverage, claims reporting and

exclusions. Please read carefully.







AUTOMOBILE, BUSES AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION

INSURANCE: This is a matter of seriousness that must be followed. The driver of any

vehicle transporting Pathfinders to or from a Pathfinder activity, or during one, must be at least 21

years of age with proof of insurance in harmony with state requirements and General Conference

recommendation of $100,000/$300,000 liability. Denominationally owned vehicles must be insured

with Risk Management with liability limits of $1,000,000. Drivers must fill out the Volunteer Driver

Questionnaire (See Director’s Packet).





For more information regarding the church accident plan, contact the Rhonda Harper of the Risk

Management Department at the Conference. (407) 644-5000.









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INSURANCE ACCIDENT PLAN

The Assistance

If an accident occurs during a denominationally authorized activity, Church Accident Plan would

provide this assistance for these related expenses.



Medical Expenses:

Primary assistance for the first $5,000 of medical expenses for related expenses incurred within

one year after the date of the accident. Optional sickness assistance is only available for resident

camps.



Dismemberment or Death:

Assistance of either $2,500 or $5,000 is provided for resultant loss of one or both eyes, hands,

and/or feet, or loss of life.



Claims:

Minimize the occurrence of claims by pre-planning and implementing appropriate risk control

guidelines. When an accident occurs, complete the claim form accurately and promptly. (sample

follows).



This brochure is a summary prepared for your convenience. It is not an exact and binding analysis

of the Church Accident Plan contract. Care has been taken in preparing this summary. However,

in the event there is a discrepancy, the Church Accident Plan contract for the current year will

prevail as the sole binding document. A copy of the contract for the current year is on file at your

Conference office.



Exclusions

CAP covers losses resulting from accidents at denominationally authorized activities, EXCLUDING

those losses:

1. Resulting from air travel, except as a fare paying passenger on a scheduled commercial

airline.

2. Resulting from the ownership, maintenance, operation, use, loading or unloading of any

motorized vehicle while engaged in the practice, preparation, or conduct of any form of racing,

speed or demolition contest, or in any stunt activities.

3. Incurred while under the influence of drugs, narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines,

intoxicants, or other mind altering or controlled substances - this exclusion shall not apply to

an individual’s proper use of medications, legally prescribed for their use.

4. Resulting from or relevant to war, whether or not declared, civil war, insurrection, rebellion,

revolution, riot or civil commotion.

5. Occurring in the course of employment, or where there are any benefits payable or required

to be provided to any person under any form of workers’ compensation, unemployment

compensation or disability law or under any similar law.

6. Requiring dental services other than on natural teeth, when assistance will be limited to no

more than $350 per tooth.



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7. Resulting from practice or play of any non-denominational league sports, or for travel to and

from such contests or practices.

8. Resulting from an intentional self-inflicted injury including suicide or attempted suicide, while

sane or insane.

9. Requiring eye examinations, furnishing, fitting or replacement of eye glasses or contact

lenses, except as a result of sudden and accidental injury to the eye(s).

10. Of the aggressor resulting from any altercation, including but not limited to fist fights, or wrestling

11. Resulting from infections, except for infections which occur with or through an accidental cut

or wound.

12. Resulting from hazardous activities like bungee jumping, fireworks, gymnastic rebounding

equipment, skate-boarding, climbing walls and repelling, operating any dune buggy, go-cart,

two,

three, or four-wheeled motorized all-terrain vehicle, or any other similar vehicle.

13. Requiring the treatment or repair of a hernia of any kind.

14. Caused by the aggravation of a pre-existing injury or chronic condition under continuing

treatment at the time of the accident.

15. Incurred by enrolled students on school premises or engaged in authorized school activities.

16. Resulting from attending either a church or school sponsored day care center, after school

care or nursery school program.

17. Resulting from participation in a construction or building maintenance project or activity.

18. Resulting from participation in a building maintenance or clean-up project or activity covered

by a volunteer labor policy.

19. Resulting from sickness of any kind, unless specific optional coverage has been added to

your CAP for resident camp programs.

20. Resulting from accident or sickness related to a Division-wide Pathfinder Camporee.

21. Resulting from an activity and related travel outside Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico,

and the United States.



Other Financing Solutions

There are other risk financing solutions available for exclusions and those activities not covered by

CAP. Adventist Risk Management, Inc. can help you find or design those solutions. Contact our

nearest office for assistance.



Risk Identified

In the process of its ministry, the Seventh-day Adventist church authorizes a variety of activities.

Conferences, churches, community service centers, and other denominational organizations

engage in these activities to accomplish the mission of the church. Accidents do happen, even in

well-planned activities with good objectives. The financial impact of these accidents can be

significant.



Risk Control

Pre-plan your church activity carefully. Implement appropriate control measures to minimize the

likelihood of an accident. Risk control guidance is available from Adventist Risk Management, Inc.

Secure adequate financing for the losses that will occur, because accidents do happen!

Risk Financing Solution - The Church Accident Plan (CAP)





The Church Accident Plan (CAP) is a no-fault financing solution designed to provide some financial

assistance for medical, dismemberment, and death expenses resulting from an authorized activity.



Typical Covered Activities

These are examples of denominational organizations and their activities typically covered by CAP,

if the authorized activities occur in Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, or the United States.

Church

Sabbath School

Community Services

Youth group

Vacation Bible School

Pathfinder Club

Snow skiing and Snowmobiling

Water skiing and Jet-skiing

Events on and off premises

Summer Camp - day or resident

Conference and Union Pathfinder Camporee

Conference youth rallies

Miscellaneous conference trips

RETURN COMPLETED FORM Adventist Risk Management Inc To be used for Church

WITH ANY BILLS TO: STATEMENT OF LOSS Pathfinders, or Day

Florida Conference of SDA

Name Liability (Non-Automobile)

Bus. Phone Camp Claims

Res. Phone

(1)

655 N. Wymore Road

INSURED (To Be Completed By Insured’s Representative)

Address

Winter Park, FL 32789-1715 Division ______________

Location of Insured Premises ( ) Same as above



Date & Time of Accident

( ) A.M. ( ) P.M.

(2)

TIME & PLACE Location



(3) Name Age

INJURED

PERSON Address Bus. Phone Res. Phone



Occupation Relationship to Insured



Employed By



What Was Injured Doing When Hurt?







Nature & Extent of Injury

(4)

THE INJURY Where Was Injured Taken After Accident? Name of Doctor



Why Was Injured on Premises?



Probable Disability Has Injured Resumed Work?

( ) Yes ( ) No

Owner Address Bus. Phone Res. Phone

(5)

PROPERTY List Damage Estimated Cost of Repair

DAMAGE

Name Address Bus. Phone Res. Phone

(6)

WITNESSES



(7)

Description of

Accident









Date, Location & Badge No. or Name of Police Authority to Whom Accident Was Reported

___________ ____________________________ __________________

Date of Signing Signature of Insured’s Representative Title

IO 229 3/8





PAC Constitution (Excerpt)



Article II: Statement of History and Purpose



Section A: Authority - The existence of the Florida Pathfinder Advisory Committee is the

direct result of the Florida Pathfinder council system that was approved by the

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive committee as recorded

in Florida Conference Executive Committee minutes 73-122. In 1973 it was then

voted to sponsor and support a Pathfinder council made up of Seventh-day

Adventist Pathfinder leaders with many years experience working with Pathfinder

youth. The Florida Pathfinder Council, in legal session, voted in June of 1994 to

proceed with the concept of the Administrative Committee. This was done for

many reasons; chief among them was to better manage the rapidly growing

Florida Pathfinder program. In December of 2000, the Executive Committee of the

Florida Conference voted the Pathfinder Advisory Committee as a subcommittee

of the Executive Committee with members serving a three year term and elected

by the first Executive Committee following the triennial constituency meeting.



Section B: History - The first meeting of the Florida Pathfinder Executive Council was called

by Elder Norm Middag, Florida Conference M.V. Leader. It was held at Camp

Kulaqua during the month of July in the year 1973. At that time the 12 new

members drew lots for one, two and three year terms of service, thus beginning

the process of membership. The council also chose a chairman and secretary. In

later legislation they added a vice-chairman to take the position of the chairman

when the latter's duty was complete. The chairman's role was limited to one year.

That first July, the Council then drafted a Constitution to be later presented to the

Florida Conference of SDA for their executive approval. In July 1976, the Council

approved and voted the Florida Pathfinder Handbook as a guide for directors and

Pathfinder leaders.



1. In 1980, a Pathfinder Area Coordinator system was added to the Florida

Pathfinder program. Five volunteer area coordinators were appointed to serve as

field workers for the Pathfinder clubs. Their duties were to help form new clubs,

coordinate activities of existing clubs and provide assistance to local pastors and

leaders. Coordinators visit the clubs in their areas enough to become familiar with

local club programs.

Article II: Statement of History and Purpose (continued)





2. In recent years the value of a Pathfinder Council to the Pathfinder work has been

proven many times over. Other than its value as an advisory body to the Florida

Pathfinder Director, council members have formed clubs throughout this state.

This spirit of unity has spread over the borders of the Florida Conference into

other conferences. It has helped provide the continuing leadership for our

expanded mission program.



3. In 1990, the Florida Pathfinder Council voted to authorize the existence of an

Administrative Committee which was to consist of area and program coordinators,

council chairperson, associate lay director, finance chairperson and the

Conference director who would also chair the committee. This committee only had

the power to refer items to the council, not to vote in policies.



4. In 1994 the Florida Pathfinder Council voted, in session, that because of the

tremendous growth and accelerated integrating of various ethnic and cultural

groups, to implement the Pathfinder Administrative Committee as the governing

body of the Pathfinder Club program in the Florida Conference. The Council felt it

was also necessary to put more emphasis on the area councils and less

emphasis on top level management. Through the years the Florida Council has

served gallantly the Florida Pathfinder Club programs. The Council felt there

should be at least four area councils to implement this program. The Conference

Pathfinder director is to attend at least one area council meeting in each area per

year and more if feasible.



5. In December of 2000, the Florida Conference Executive Committee, in order to

give the Pathfinder Advisory Committee credence, voted to reorganize PAC and

elect the members at the first Exec Committee following the Triennial session.

Members would be elected on position, function and area responsibilities. The

Executive Committee also appointed the Executive Secretary of the Florida

Conference as the Chairperson for the committee. PAC will operate as a

subcommittee of the Florida Conference Executive Committee and follow the

guidelines of the Florida Conference bylaws and constitution. PAC will also abide

by Robert’s Rules of Law. The area councils meeting twice a year will continue.

PATHFINDER AREAS OF CONFERENCE CHURCHES IN COUNTIES





Central Orlando Central Korean Jasper Spanish- North West

Palm Coast Portuguese Plymouth-Sorrento- Company Crawfordville

Palm coast Company Jennings Lake Madison

St. Augustine Seminole Meadows Lake City Perry

Winter Springs Lake City Spanish Tallahassee

Winter Springs Spanish Live Oak Company Tallahassee Spanish-

Central East Starke Company

Orange

East Orlando Spanish-

Company

Central South Central

Florida Hospital Volusia/Flagler Ambassador

Kress Memorial Daytona Beach Beth Tehillah Vetikva-

Orlando Spanish Debary-Orange City Messianic Cong

South Orlando DeLand Brazilian Temple

South Orlando Spanish Deltona Coral Springs Worship-

University Deltona Spanish Center

Vineyard Company New Smyrna Beach Covenant

Winter Park Spanish Orange Cove Eliathah

Fort Lauderdale

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Central Central West Interlachen Spanish

Osceola/Polk Orange/Lake Palatka Hollywood Company

Buenaventura Lakes Bethel L’Eglise Hollywood Spanish

Spanish Haitenne

Celebration Health- North East Lauderhill

Emmanuel Company Macedonia French-

Company Orlando Brazilian Jacksonville First

Haines City Spanish- Jacksonville Korean- Company

Orlando Central Margate

Company Orlando Filipino Company

Harmony Spanish- Jacksonville Mandarin Margate Spanish

Orlando Vietnamese Pem Mar

Company Pine Hills Jacksonville Southpoint

Kissimmee Jacksonville Spanish Plantation

Sheeler Oaks Spanish Pompano Beach

Kissimmee Spanish Silver Star Spanish Renacer Spanish-

Mt. Zion Company Royal Palm

Windermere Shekinah French-

Poinciana Spanish

Shuler Memorial North South Company

EAST Sunrise

Cocoa Advent Hope Company

Central Seminole Melbourne Belleview

Altamonte Springs Melbourne Spanish Clermont South North

Apopka French Haitian- Palm Bay Dunnellon Company Auditorium de la Bible-

Company South Brevard Lady Lake Company

Apopka Titusville Leesburg Beth Tehillah Vetikva-

Apopka Spanish Vero Beach Spanish Marion Oaks Spanish Messianic Cong

Forest City Spanish Mount Dora Boynton Beach

Forest Lake North Lake Brazilian Chapel

Lake Mary Spanish-

North Central Ocala Communities West

Company Cross City Silver Springs Shores Fort Meade

Longwood Spanish- Gainesville The Net Fort Pierce

Company Gainesville Spanish Umatilla Gethsemane Company

Markham Woods High Springs Indiantown Spanish

Jupiter- Tequesta Northwest Miami- Fort Myers Spanish

Lake Worth- Lantana Spanish Lehigh Acres

Lake Worth Spanish Opa Locka Spanish Naples

Midport Road Romanian Adventist- Naples Spanish

Northwood Spanish- Temple Company North Port

Company Shiloh Sarasota

Palm Springs South Dade Spanish Venice Nokomis

South Palm Company Temple of the Advent –

Temple Adventiste de - Hope West

West Palm Beach – West Dade Spanish Beth-El Shalom- NPR

Company Westchester Spanish Beth-El Shalom- St.

Temple Ariel Messianic- Petersburg

Congregation West Bradenton

Treasure Coast Spanish All Nations Bushnell

Victory Company Brandon Clearwater

West Palm Beach First Brandon Spanish Clearwater Spanish-

West Palm Beach – Brooksville Company

Spanish Carrollwood East Pasco

Hernando Lakeland

South South Homosassa New Port Richey

Advent Praise &- Inverness Palm Harbor Company

Worship Company Lakeview Palmetto

Antioch French Pinellas Spanish Riverview

Bradmore Spanish Plant City Spring Hill

Carol City Spanish Plant City Spanish- Spring Hill Spanish

Ebenezer Spanish Company Wimauma Spanish

Eden St. Petersburg Winter Haven

Hialeah Spanish Tampa First

Hialeah Springs – Tampa Spanish West North

Spanish Wesley Chapel North Tampa Spanish-

Homestead Company

Homestead Spanish West Palmetto-Tampa-

Kendall Avon Park Spanish

Kendall Spanish Avon Park Spanish Tampa Korean

Key Largo Gosen Haitian-

Key West Company

Maranatha Lake Placid

Marathon Lake Wales

Miami Beach First- Okeechobee

Spanish Port Charlotte

Miami Central Brazilian Punta Gorda

Miami Central Spanish Sebring

Miami Korean Company Sebring Spanish

Miami Springs Wauchula

Wauchula Spanish

South South West

Con’d Arcadia

Miami Springs Spanish- Bethesda Corkscrew-

Company Company

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Morija French Company Company

New Community Bonita Springs

Norland Elim French Haitian

North Miami Beach Englewood

North Miami Fort Myers

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