Spring 2013 Issue - For Counselors

Cadet Counselor’s Newsletter Spring 2013

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hen the Cadet Congress met in January this year, it must have seemed strange to veteran congressmen, First of all, we had a new president in charge. After six years under Mike ­VanderMeer’s leadership, Larry DeHaan was at the helm. And we had ­another new face at the head table. Rev Ron ­Noorman, our chaplain of 25 years, had ­retired, and Jim ­Hoekstra had taken over that position for his first Congress. And it wasn’t just the people. Congress had been held at ­Heritage CRC in ­Byron Center, Michigan since 2000. This year it was at Plymouth Heights CRC in Grand Rapids, and that meant the ­congressmen’s lodging had changed (continued on next page) Above: President Larry DeHaan presides over Congress 2013 — his first since being introduced as the new president at Congress 2012! Left: This was the first Congress for Chaplain Jim Hoekstra since his introduction at last year’s Congress. Cadet Corps is grateful for the dedication and service to our ministry that is given by these two men!

Congress 2013.......................................  1 News/Dates/Chaplain’s Corner..............  5 Reports to Congress   Executive Director.............................  6   Independent Clubs............................  8   Training Coordinator.........................  9   Visioning Team..................................10 RTC Conference 2013............................11 Regional Conferences...........................12 Spotlight On …   Kamp Lone Pine Transportation.......13   Did You Know? Copyright Laws.........13   Convention/Theme T-shirts...............13   Convention 2013 Workshops.............14 Special Men (guest editorial)................15 Fund Raisers   Golf — Michigan and Ontario............16   Fishing — Michigan and Ontario.......17 Projects:   Duct Tape Fedora..............................18   Pinewood Derby Car Displays...........19 Counselors’ Convention 2013...............21

International Headquarters: Calvinist Cadet Corps PO Box 7259 Grand Rapids, MI 49510 Phone: 616.241.5616, ext. 4 Fax: 616.241.5558 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.CalvinistCadets.org Canadian Supply Center: Calvinist Cadet Corps PO Box 1100, Norwich, ON N0J 1P0 Phone: 519.424.9007 Fax: 519.424.9331 E-mail: [email protected]

as well. And finally, West Michigan wasn’t suffering its usual Congress blizzard. Instead, the weather was ­exceptionally sunny and warm. Some of the men must have wondered if they were in the right place. Well, they were. And they handled the changes just fine. They also made a few changes to the Cadet ministry. Here’s what Congress mandated:  hange the Knots and LashC ing merit badge to include shear and diagonal lashing. This gives the boys all the lashing instruction they need for shelter construction at an international camporee.

Two well-known faces/personalities at Congress … Above: Tony Nagtegaal (Greater Edmonton) seems to be asking for a hug. Below: John-Michael Dykstra (Berean, Ontario) tries to act serious … impossible with a camera pointed at him, though!

 roduce a Flood merit badge for the P Recruit•Pathfinder•Builder (R•P•B) program level. This badge will be specific to the great flood of Noah and the ark. Produce an Amusement Park Science merit badge for the R•P•B program level. Produce a Weeds and Wild Flowers merit badge for the R•P•B p ­ rogram level. (continued on next page)

On Friday night and Saturday morning, we were challenged by two dynamic speakers. Left: Rev. Henry VanOlst (Rehoboth United Reformed Church in Ancaster, Ontario) spoke about prayer. Below: Rev. Frank Wevers (Calvary Church in Holland, Michigan) challenged us to be heroes to our Cadets.

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  Make all merit badge information and materials available ­online.   A llow clubs to buy directly from Corps supply centers in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Norwich, Ontario if their ­council allows it. Congress also rejected some proposals for new merit badges in Prophets and Judges, Biblical Tools and Weapons, and Creation.

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Much of the work of Congress is accomplished in the individual committees. They study and discuss the pros and cons of each proposal and make a recommendation to the whole Congress. These four photos show the committees working this past January. Pictured Top Left: Colin Kalverda (Algonquin), Dave Engelage (Taquanyah), and Fred Vedder (Golden Triangle) Pictured Top Right: Education Committee Pictured Bottom Left: Mark Stam (Iroquois) Pictured Bottom Right: Bruce Thompson (Blue Mountain), Ben Snoek (Quinte), and Keith Vaandrager (Fraser Valley)

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Right: John Barneveld explains what the Membership and Promotion Committee discussed and recommended to Congress 2013. Below: John Meier, long-time counselor and congressman from Kalamazoo Council was awarded the Gold Star posthumously. It was given to his wife Marge on Saturday morning during Congress.

Above: Chaplain Jim Hoekstra points to his coffee mug. Is he encouraging us to drink more coffee, asking for a refill,… or telling us the mug is great and we should all buy one from Corps? Left: Congress 2013 was wellattended! It’s awesome to see the dedication of the men who came for the ministry of cadeting and their desire to be part of the future of cadeting.

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Miscellaneous News Important Dates 2013

May 18 Golf Outing, Pines Golf Course, Wyoming, ­Michigan June 1 Fishing Tournament, Gun Lake, Michigan June 7–14 Cadet exhibit at Christian Reformed Synod, Grand Rapids, Michigan August 1–3 Counselors’ Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan August 12–17 All Ontario Camporee August 17 Golf Outing, Dundee Country Club, New Dundee, Ontario September 7 Fishing Tournament, Rice Lake, Ontario

Dick’s Council Visits Spring 2013



May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17

Central Alberta Greater Edmonton West Winds Yellowstone

To be determined: Grand Rapids, Grand River, Great Lakes, Kalamazoo

How Does Iron Get Sharpened? by Chaplain Jim Hoekstra

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really like the Bible verse printed on a poster in my classroom — As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). I like doing tough manly things. I like joking around with my buddies. I like smacking my friend on the shoulder when he misses an opportunity to do something better for Cadets. Sometimes, it seems, I even have to smack him twice. This for me, is friendship, commitment and accountability. It’s not just an “I got your back,” but it’s also a “let’s move this thing forward” type of smack. I am glad we get to do manly things together as counselors. You and your buddies also will get opportunities (this year and next) to sharpen your skills, to talk about creative ideas, to hang out with other men and give God credit and thanks throughout the whole time. Why wouldn’t you want to be involved with as many of these opportunities as you can? Your DCEs and your councils will be setting up events and sectionals for your counselor buddies and you. Some options may include a visit and a sectional by Dick Broene, the Cadet Executive Director, or me, the Corps Chaplain. We both would really like to meet you. Dick has put together a highly useful and highly recommended sectional called “Re-Charged.” I have one titled “Growing Cadets: Inside & Out” which I believe you will find highly useful. Hopefully you will soon have the opportunity to attend one of these sectionals or other events in your r­ egion,

coordinated for you by your councils. So, I’m strongly suggesting that we sharpen each other and understand the need to do this as part of the commitment to our calling. This also gives strong leadership support to other counselors and to ourselves as we best prepare to lead our C ­ adets. I hope and pray that each of you can work out your schedules to attend upcoming Cadet council meetings and the 2013 Counelors’ Convention this summer. Maybe I’ll see you at the next Cadet training! God bless! Please note: If you have scheduled me to lead a sectional or devotional, please contact me soon to confirm. (I have the feeling that I “double-booked” somewhere.) In Christ,

Chaplain Jim You can contact Jim at 616-450-6710 or [email protected]

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Executive Director Report Mandates Last year’s Congress mandates included, first of all, two constitutional changes, which must gain the approval of two thirds of the Cadet counselors. They were: r Change the CCC Constitution to disallow Congress proposals if they contradict a Congress decision of the past two years.

submitted by G. Richard Broene

Don’t miss out on the convention this year. The registration costs are the lowest we’ve seen since 2007, when it was last in Michigan. And the training and experience will be just as great as ever. More information and a registration form appear elsewhere in this Clarion.

r Change the CCC Constitution to make it possible for the ­Cadet organization to change its name.

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The first passed. The second gained a 64% approval, not quite the 66% approval needed to pass. So the second failed.

There was no camporee last year, but plans are progressing nicely for the next one. Join us in Alberta in 2014.

Other mandates were:

r Produce a series of advanced Bible Study levels and patches for R•P•B.

Growth and Statistics Here we go again with the numbers game. Two years ago we showed a North American membership of 564 clubs, down seven from the year before. Last year we were at 548, a loss of another 16. This year — 545. Three less than last year. Actually, we lost 27 clubs last year, but we gained 24 (either returning from an absence or new clubs) so our net loss is three. Here are the rest of the statistics. Percent of clubs using Junior Cadets • R•P•B • Guide Trails • Voyageurs

r Produce a Cadet History and Organization merit badge for R•P•B. r Produce a Church Leadership merit badge for R•P•B. r Produce a Taxidermy guide trail. Guide trails take longer, but we’re working on it, and it’s almost completed. r Explore the feasibility, benefits, costs, etc. of a Cadet-specific Web system and report back to Congress. Well, technically, it’s been explored and reported on. But it’s not really done, because more exploration goes on, and a recommendation will come from the executive committee on this.

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r Pursue professional assistance to incorporate mentoring guidance programs in the DCE training. The RTCs studied what it means to be a coach while Congress met, and DCEs were invited to the training in March. r Clarify what the official Cadet uniform consists of and when it is to be worn.

Convention Counselors’ conventions continue to provide a lot of bang for the buck. Convention committees, like the one from Niagara Council last year, put in a tremendous amount of work to get a convention ready for you. The planning, prayer, and fund-raising all go to make it a rewarding experience for counselors and their families. In Niagara, we saw another spiritual, educational, and relational success. Our thanks to the hosts and committee. I only wish that more people had come.

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Number of boys in • Jr. Cadets • R•P•B • Guide Trails • Voyageurs • Total

2013 2012 2011 1,874 2,004 1,884 7,398 7,340 8,341 582 517 526   64   50    85 9,909 9,902 10,926

Percent of clubs by Country Denomination USA 68%

Chr. Ref. 75%

Presbyterian 3%

Canada 32%

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Other 5%

Ref. 9%

United Ref. 8%

Council In Councils 84% Indep ende 16% nt

The annual registration forms also reveal that 1,422 of the Cadets are listed as unchurched Cadets. This number is down 25% from last year’s report of 1,909.

DYM Related

Barry Ruiter looks on as Gordon opens his retirement gift of … socks! Barry was hired as Gordon’s replacement.

At the same time, Jan Boone, who has led the GEMS Girls’ Clubs division for the past 18 years, is stepping back from that position. Their board has chosen a new director, Kathryn Miller, to run the ministry. Jan will continue to work for them, but in a different capacity. She will head up their international ministries.

The news on the DYM front this past year involves personnel. Gord Dornbush, the business manager for the past 33 years, retired this spring. We will miss him. He was always a favorite around the building, especially on pay day.

Bible lessons for first grade, and they will be out this fall. The latest edition of the R•P•B Guidebook will also be available this fall. The merit badge posters have been revised this year, and we have a super-sized theme poster available. In addition, the Quest Bible lessons have all been revised, enlarged, and colorized so that each lesson now gets a full page in the Quest, instead of squeezing three lessons (and paid ads and puzzle answers) onto two pages each month. The truths in the lessons, however, have not changed at all.

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Kathryn Miller, GEMS Executive Director

Publications Periodicals continue to be printed in-house, and go out pretty much on schedule, though Clarion and DCE Connection are primarily electronic magazines at this point. Besides the periodicals, our curricula materials are updated from time to time. Our Guide Trails, though not used frequently enough, boast some very nice materials. Newly revised this past year are Alternative Energy, Auto-Tech, Woodsman, the Guide Trails Guidebook, and the Guide Trails Counselor’s Manual. If you are not using this program level, and you have Cadets that are in 7th or 8th grade, maybe it’s time you checked into it. When I asked the ladies in the office what else was new last year, they told me that we have revised the Discoverer

Daniel Nandwa, our coordinator for Cadet clubs in Kenya, has kept busy without very much of our involvement again this past year. Communication has improved, as he sends monthly reports to our office and usually includes photographs. We, in turn, edit those reports and send them on to sponsors. We currently have sponsors for the 30 registered clubs in Kenya. I mentioned that Daniel didn’t have much “involvement” from us. He had communication via e-mails, but 2012 marked the second year in a row that he was not visited by North American Cadet representatives, nor did he come here. That will likely change this year, as we have been asked to do training for a different African entity. The Christian Reformed Church in North America has a presence in Africa. Mwaya Kitavi works for the CRC World Missions and heads up the ministries in East and South Africa. His home base is in Nairobi, Kenya, and he has invited Cadets and GEMS to present our ministries to the churches he works with in the countries that are in those parts of Africa. The training will very likely take place in Kenya, which makes it very convenient for us to visit with Daniel and the clubs that already exist there. One other thing about Kenya Cadets. We completed the work on a new Guidebook for them, which is a lot like our own. We made changes as they requested, and sent it to them electronically. Daniel has been using it in their training this past fall.

Miscellany Thank you, very much, for letting us serve as your staff for another year.

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Independent Clubs Report submitted by Bert Bakhuyzen, Independent Club Consultant

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reetings from the independent Cadet clubs in the United States, Canada, and Africa. We thank God for the blessings He bestowed this year upon the independent clubs, and the Calvinist Cadet Corps. We began the year with 93 active independent clubs. Nine clubs became inactive for various ­reasons, i­ncluding a head counselor who changed churches and started another club at his new church. Some didn’t register and didn’t respond to numerous attempts to contact them. One church combined their boys and girls into a new program, because the number of boys was down. A couple of churches reported a lack of counselors and/or boys. Sadly, one church lost 90% of the congregation and the club disbanded. Four clubs started or restarted this season, so as of December 31, 2012 we have 88 active independent clubs. This year Corps sent out 16 information packets to various churches whose clubs would be independent if they joined. I sent each of them an email or letter to introduce myself and offered to answer any questions they might have after reviewing the packet. The internet has been a great asset for communicating with independent Cadet clubs. Besides contacting them to remind them of registrations and offerings that are due, LaVonne and I have sent various holiday messages to the clubs. That reminds them of our email address and generates responses with questions. We reply and help them out, or ask Corps staff to find a solution for them. Please keep us informed of regional workshops, so we can pass this information to the independent clubs in your areas. We thank the councils of West Michigan for inviting independent Michigan clubs to the Michigan regional conference.

The Independent Update is written for counselors of independent clubs three times a year — fall, winter, and spring. It includes an article of interest, and keeps them informed of various upcoming events and news. You can find the latest editions on the Cadet website under the tab “About Us.” Click on Independent Clubs; in the left column on that page, you will find the link for the latest Independent Update. Thank you for the prayers and support you have given to independent Cadet clubs. Some of these clubs and counselors are struggling, and I ask you to continue to pray for them, and this Cadet ministry. I thank the office staff — Mary, Kim, Kathy, Bob, and Dick — for the help and support given to me. It makes this job run smoothly. In closing, I am reminded of my verse: For this I toil, striving with all the energy which He mightily inspires within me (Colossians 1:29 RSV); and also Jeremiah 29:13–14 (RSV), “You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord. I can’t think of better verses to welcome 2013, can you? Regardless of what the year holds for each of us, spiritual blessings are guaranteed when we seek Him first (Matthew 6:33). Are you hungry to grow closer to God and to discern His will in your life?

2013 Regional Cadet Counselors Conference SAV E on ! November 2, 2013 TE A D   E Sponsored by: TH GR North Cadet Council Hosted by: Sunshine Community Church 3300 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids MI 49525 www.SunshineChurch.org/Cadets

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Training Coordinator Report submitted by Bernard Teeninga, Training Consultant DCE (Developer of Counselor Education) is blessed with men who are willing to learn to provide effective training for counselors. Six men from three councils began their training in Grand Rapids last March, and returned for Phase 2 training in October. In September, four men from three councils completed Phase 3 training and are already providing counselors in their councils with effective workshops and other learning experiences. In response to last years’ Congress mandate to incorporate a mentoring/ coaching track into the DCE program, it was decided that the best way to do that would be to have the Empowerment Coaching Training Team provide that training. Dick and I both took the course and found it to a good option. During the Congress weekend, as the main part of the RTC Conference, the RTCs also went through this training course. This training is now available to DCEs as Phase 4. Our first Phase 4 session was held March 21–23 in Michigan.

Regional Conferences and Summits Most regions held well-attended regional conferences. The North and South Central Regional Conference hosted by Rush Creek Council had about 125 attendees and workshop leaders. The East and East Central Regional Conference hosted by Iroquois Council had about 100 attendees and workshops leaders. The Northwest and Southwest regions hold their conferences in the spring with an average of about 50 attendees and workshop leaders. We pray for continued success for these conferences as they are an important part of counselor training. DCEs also have the opportunity to improve their abilities by attending their regional summits where further training and an exchange of ideas and concerns takes place. The content of these summits is usually decided by the RTC for that region, but sometimes the content is determined by DCEs who present a concern or area of need. This year a summit agenda was totally changed to address concerns presented. If DCEs have areas they would like to see dealt with at their summit, encourage them to contact their RTC. All DCEs are encouraged to participate and hone their skills.

Counselor Conventions Another successful learning event was the Counselors’ Convention held in Niagara Falls this past summer. The team from Niagara Council worked hard and put on a good convention with lots of helpful workshops. A very inspirational and educational event! The next convention will be in Grand Rapids and also promises to be a worthwhile and uplifting learning event as well. I encourage you to attend.

Regional Training Coordinators The Regional Training Coordinators (RTCs) play an important role in the DCE program. They support the DCE teams in their regions by providing training at yearly DCE summits, and are available for training, advice, and direction.

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The Counselor Certification Revision Committee continues to work hard to develop a course that will provide new counselors with a good foundation for their ministry with boys and becoming certified counselors. It has proven to be more of a challenge than we expected, but we are making headway. We hope to have recommendations and a proposal within the next year. Throughout this report I have shown that DCEs continue to make a difference within the Cadet Corps. That is evident through their involvement in planning and providing counselor training within their councils as well as for regional conferences, counselor conventions and more. It is with that in mind that we ask for your support and prayers. Now in closing, on behalf of the DCEs, RTCs, and myself; I want to thank all of you for your continued encouragement, support, and prayers. It means a great deal to know that you are behind us in this important aspect of the Cadet ministry. Above all else I thank our heavenly Father for giving us the strength and ability to carry out our mission. We truly thank Him for these blessings and pray (as I hope you will do also) that He guides us and strengthens us as we make and carry out plans for the upcoming year. The Lord willing, these plans will benefit the counselors and bring glory to His name.

Visioning Team Report submitted by Don VanDerKlok, Chairman what the Cadet Corps could and maybe ought to become. We share our findings with the executive committee, and if that committee deems our ideas valid, they either act on them or send them to Congress as proposals.

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his is the second year the visioning team has reported to Congress, and it’s my privilege as chairman to bring you that report. I’d like to start by introducing the other members of the team. To begin, there are four ­ex‑officio members. They are Corps President Larry DeHaan, Corps Executive Director Dick Broene, Corps Chaplain Jim Hoekstra, and Executive Committee Representative Tom Slendebroek. The other nine members serve three-year terms, with three individuals’ terms expiring each year. The members whose terms expire with this Congress are Mike Feys, Steve Machiele, and myself, Don VanDerKlok. The three individuals whose terms expire one year from now are Alex Snider, Jeff Bakhuyzen, and Mike Dekker. And those who stay on until Congress 2015 are Mark Stob, Paul Scharringa, and Bob Kuipers.

What We Do As a reminder to most of you, but perhaps news to first-timers, the visioning team was set in place by the executive committee and given the job of trying to look into the future to see

At this point, our success record has been less than spectacular. Two years ago, we suggested being more flexible with the uniform. The executive committee agreed, but amended our idea in their proposal. Congress that year voted to defeat the idea and stay with the current uniform. Last year, we recommended changing the constitution to allow for the possibility of changing the name of the organization. The executive committee approved and passed it on to Congress. Congress approved this one, but the counselors, in Corps-wide voting, defeated it. The only proposal that originated with the visioning team and passed was a recommendation to allow sale of Cadet merchandise to non-members at an increased rate.

So What About 2012 We met five times last year. At the first meeting, we discussed at some length the increased competition for time that a boy and his family face today. We also talked about the need for better communication between clubs and their church leaders. In May, we talked about the promotional DVD and booklet that we had sent to churches. It didn’t seem to generate interest or response. In fact, we found that a number of individuals it had been sent to did not recall receiving it. We also went back to our two emphases on counselors and prayer, and we talked at length about recruiting, training, and motivating counselors.

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In July we focused on the retention of counselors, trying to answer the question: “Why do they leave and how can it be prevented?” We began discussing what to do at Congress 2013. In September, we decided to include a copy of the eight-minute promo video with information packets the office sends out. It’s the same DVD we had sent to churches earlier. The difference is that this time it’s being sent to people who ask for information about Cadets. In November, we refined the stuff we’re involved with at Congress. We looked at possible topics to address next year. They included: —> Integrating community boys into Cadet clubs —> Videotaping workshops at regional conferences —> Involving the visioning team at counselors’ conventions —> Addressing the decreasing number of counselors —> Keeping Cadets in the program as they age.

Conclusion We really appreciate your input. The visioning team and the executive committee want to hear from you. We look forward — to looking forward with you. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

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submitted by Bernard Teeninga, Training Consultant

his year’s RTC Conference was very different. To prepare the RTCs for the addition of the 4th phase of DCE dealing with coaching, we all took the course delivered by Mike ­McGervey and Tim Cosby from Center for ­Empowerment Coaching.

This was an intense two-day course starting Thursday from 8 AM till 4 PM and Friday 8AM till 5PM. Each RTC was taught the 12 steps of coaching, including five “Coaching” sessions and five “Being Coached” sessions. This course was very interactive and required a lot of concentration. After it was over, we were all very tired. But it was a good tired. We all felt it was very worthwhile and helped make us more capable of helping coaches in our regions while also preparing us to coach others ourselves. If the RTCs were unsure of the training before they arrived, they left quite comfortable with it.

After supper on Friday, the RTCs and I met for an hour to discuss what had been accomplished in their regions during the last year and what disappointments they felt. One topic we discussed was communication — between RTCs and the Training Coordinator as well as between the RTCs, DCEs, and DCE teams in their regions. It was agreed that we would work to bring this up a few notches by being more proactive in our efforts to get responses from each other as well our regions. With that completed, we ­finished with each RTC developing the usual action plan for his r­ egion.

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Part of that plan included ways to promote the upcoming Phase 4 session that was held in March 2013 in Byron ­Center MI. Every year when I look back on the RTC Conference, I again realize how we are blessed with special men who give of their time and talents to help with the training of counselors within the Corps. This year I feel we also have coaching as a new tool to use in our efforts to support the DCEs in our regions. I thank God for the RTCs. I also pray that He will give them all they need to carry out their tasks in the coming year. With God’s blessing I look forward to a good year as an RTC team.

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ach year in November, two regional conferences are held on consecutive Saturdays, and between them they have the opportunity to reach nearly half the Cadet counselors in the Corps. The conferences may move from one location to another, but the first is always in Michigan, and the second in Ontario. Each of those areas holds two Cadet regions, so they represent four of the eight regions. Each one also brings in about 100 Cadet counselors, and offers a great day of training, fellowship, and inspiration. On November 3, the men found their way to Bauer Christian ­ eformed Church. Rush Creek R Council did a fine job hosting the event. Right: A group of men become Cadet counselors by taking the Counselor Certification Course. Above: Larry Koetje led a class on Taxidermy at the Michigan conference. His proposal also led to the making of the Taxidermy Guide Trail.

Below: Coffee breaks are a great time to talk with other counselors and get new ideas!

Below: Hands-on workshops were popular at the Ontario conference. This one had Corps President Larry DeHaan (third from left/right) and his wife, Nora (right), making duct tape wallets.

On November 10, the Ontario group met at M ­ aranatha CRC in Cambridge. Iroquois Council took charge of this one, with the theme, In the Presence of God’s Power, based on ­Colossians 1:29. Other regional conferences take place from time to time. If you get a chance, get involved and go to one. It’s a great learning experience. If there are none in your area (or even if there are), you should try to make it to the international convention, coming up August 1–3 in Grand Rapids.

Right: Gary vanZandwijk, wearing a blue and yellow duct tape hat, talks with Corps Executive Committee member Steve Bootsma of Maitland Valley Council.

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Michigan Campers Traveling to Kamp Lone Pine! The 2014 International Camporee in Lacombe, Alberta, is 16 months away. Have you started planning and preparing for it? Beyond getting you and your Cadets camporee certified, making and filling cadre boxes, and possibly needing to get passports, you’ll also need a plan for transportation. A transportation committee has recently formed in West Michigan with the expressed purpose of trying to find a convenient and cost-effective way to get you and your boys safely there and back. Although it’s too early to lock in prices and reservations, two possibilities under consideration are: 1. An Amtrac/bus package of about $500/person (round trip) leaving the Monday prior to the camporee and returning the Friday following the camporee, or 2. An airfare/bus package of about $650/person (round trip) leaving late Tuesday prior to the camporee and returning early Thursday following the camporee. We value your input. Please assist us by answering the following two questions and replying as soon as possible.

ll printed materials that the Cadet Corps produces are copyrighted. That means that it is illegal to copy Bible lessons, guidebooks, pages from magazines, or any other Cadet material without express permission from the Corps office. It has come to our attention that some clubs have purchased one copy of a product with the intent of reproducing it for their Cadets. Please don’t make that mistake. Why do we care about the copyright issue? In the long run, it hurts the Calvinist Cadet Corps and other clubs. How? We’ve spent money to provide materials that are being used without being purchased from us. In the long run, that means Corps’ costs go up, we have to charge more for the products, and that hurts everyone. Let’s all play by the rules.

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he 2013/14 theme verse and logo are screen-printed on this royal blue t-shirt in bright gold and white. This is the shirt that will be offered as the 2013 ­Convention t-shirt. But it will also appear in our 2013 Supply Catalog and on next season’s supply order forms. Available through the Grand Rapids Cadet Corps office in youth and adult sizes ($15 for sizes youth M–L and adult S–XL; $16 for  sizes 2XL–3XL).

1. Which way would you and/or your boys opt for?

2. Please give us an early projection of how many boys and how many adults might be coming from your council. Please contact Steve Machiele at [email protected] to let us know. Thanks, West Michigan Transportation Committee m

I want to support the Cadet ministry in North ­America or Africa with a tax-deductable gift.

Check enclosed (payable to Calvinist Cadet Corps) I would like my gift used:  where most needed in the cadeting ministry  Kenya cadeting  Wierenga Memorial Fund (for needy clubs)

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Charge my credit card (VISA, MasterCard or Discover) Number:___________________________________ Expiration Date:______________________________ Name on Card:______________________________ Address and Phone:___________________________ _______________________________________ Signature:___________________________________

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Convention ’13 Workshops https://sites.google.com/site/counselorconvention2013com/

We hope you read about the convention and want to attend. If you’re not sure which workshops would be best for you, here is a very brief description of them to help you ­decide. A few don’t have descriptions but the titles are descriptive.

Merit Badges Cycling Learn the ins and outs of cycling — bike basics and rules of the road — from a competitive cyclist. Gardening Secrets for Happy Plants Learn about green gardening from a ­talented gardener. Tips on making your plants happy! Leathercraft How to make leathercraft simple and fun but also useful for Cadets. Stamp Collecting Get equipped to help your Cadets earn this badge. Learn the language of stamp collecting, resources, and see the instructors’ collections. Whitewater Rafting A counselor with experience on over 20 rivers around the world will share rafting insights and teach you how to complete this badge with younger and older Cadets.

Bible Lessons Hints to make teaching the Bible lesson easier.

Kids with Parents in Prison/Recovery Substance abuse is a common and ­persistent problem that affects the entire family. How to be a Christ-like influence in the lives of Cadets dealing with these issues in their families.

Digital Photo Editing Your computer is a great tool for photo editing, storage, and for creating albums. Model Derby Cars and Racing  

Media and Youth Using technology as a tool in your ­Cadet/ counselor interactions.

(limited to first 20 counselors)

Plan on two workshop time slots for this off-site workshop that focuses on building pinewood derby cars to race. Overview of New Badges Check out some of the most recent badges. The Web and Cadets

Teen Suicide / Bullying To understand suicide, one must be aware of depression. Bullying can be a trigger for depression.

Crafts and Things for Wives/Others

Tube of Nails Not what you might expect. Props and ideas to keep your cadre occupied when things ­aren’t going as planned!

Beaded Jewelry Learn some basic jewelry making techniques and practice them by making your own custom piece of jewelry.

Fine Tuning Your Derby Car Family secrets from proven winners. Find out how to make your derby car a winner!

Glass Painting Make a painted glass project. Knitting: Ruffled Scarf How-to instruction and creation of a pretty scarf — it looks complicated, but it is actually basic knitting.

Leadership Church/Congregation Support Explore how to involve and gain support from your church/congregation to benefit your club.

Quilting See a variety of quilts and do a small hands-on project.

Culture of Prayer: Praying with Cadets Understanding prayer and its place in ­Cadet meetings, activities, and life. DCE: Coaching/Mentoring Learn the benefits of attending Phase 4. New Counselor

Cadet Projects Paracord Survival Wristband Make wristbands, keychains, or survival straps from paracord and keep a length of useful cord handy. Rain Gutter Regatta Build a small boat and have fun with water and your hot air.

Cadet Counselor Stuff of Interest 2014 International Camporee You decided to go; now what? ­Discussion on how to make this a life-changing experience for Cadets and counselors.

Youth Spirituality How to develop spirituality in our youth.

Issues ADHD, ADD, and Other Issues Understand and work with ­Cadets with these issues. Grieving and Death Understanding grieving. Husband and Wife Relationships Intergenerational Relationships Explore the role of intergenerational relationships in passing on the faith.



2013 All Ontario Camporee Date: August 12–17, 2013 Place: Bruining Farm near Port Dover

Camporee Patch Contest!

Design the 2013 All Ontario Camporee patch and you will win back your registration!

Contact person: Peter Vandersar Contact e-mail: [email protected]

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www.AllOntarioCamporee.com

Special Men Henry Admiraal (guest editorial)

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would like to tell you about two adults, other than my parents, who had a big impact on me during my childhood and teenage years.

One was Mr. Boerman, Abe Boerman. Mr. Boerman was a farmer in the same church I attended. He was also my Sunday School teacher. I was in his fifth grade class. In an ­academic sense he was not an outstanding teacher. At that time (over 50 years ago), the denomination did not put out well laid out teacher’s manuals with helpful ideas for how to teach the lesson. What we had and he had were weekly Sunday school papers. Mr. Boerman, as I recall, mainly read the lesson/story interspersed with some comments. There was ­little discussion.

So what was there about him which impressed me and made me appreciate him? Two things. One is that I could tell he had a heart-felt love for and faith in Jesus Christ. The other is that he did things with us outside the Sunday class hour. One evening he invited us to his farm. We swam in a small pond, more like a watering hole for the cows. And we had a hot dog roast. The other person who had a big influence on me was my pastor, Rev. Harry Arnold. Already at my young age, I liked his sermons. But also, like Mr. Boerman, he did things with us outside of the church. The small two-room Christian school I attended and the church parsonage were next to each other. More than once during noon hour Rev. Arnold would come out of his home and play with us on the playground. Here, then, is what these two men had in common. They both went beyond their job, their position in the church, Sunday School teacher and pastor, to relate to us. They met us on our turf. They met us where we were. (photos representative of influential people mentioned, not the actual people)

That’s ministry — not just what happens in the church, in the classroom, but outside it. That’s what builds relationships. You, Cadet leaders, or others in the church, are relationship builders. If your students are going to remember you, it is probably not for the Bible story you told or helping them with that craft they were working on for their merit badge. Not, in other words, for the one-and-half hours you spent with them in the Cadet program but in meeting with him or them outside that evening. Do something with them outside the formal program which shows you care — send them a birthday card, attend their little league game, take them out to Dairy Queen, or just stop by their house and say, “Hi.” That’s what’s going to stick with them. Last year I taught a 2nd and 3rd grade Sunday school class of about eight children. I enjoyed my time in the classroom. I tried to make it interesting and enjoyable. I worked hard at preparing the lesson each week. But if they are going to remember me fondly it is likely because during spring break I took them to Chucky Cheese. For 15 minutes we ate pizza. Then they were off with their tokens to the various play ­stations while I watched and sometimes participated with them. What fun. Two hours of my time — a long term ­investment. Cadeting is not first of all or only a program where kids meet weekly or bi-weekly and earn badges. It is a ministry in which you can impact young lives by meeting them where they are. Ministering is the goal, cadeting is one way to do that. And by doing so, not only are you building a relationship, but because you are a church member and a Christian, you leaders are giving them a positive image of what it means to be a Christian, and a positive image of the church.

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Cadet Corps Fund-raisers 2013 Golf Outing

2013 CCC Golf Tournament

Pines Golf Course, Wyoming, MI May 18 • 8:30 AM • Shotgun Start

Dundee Country Club, New Dundee, ON August 17 • 8:30 AM • Shotgun Start

The 2014 Cadet International Camporee Travel ­ ommittee for the West Michigan Cadet Councils ­invites you C to a four-person scramble golf outing at the Pines Golf Course at 5050 Byron Center Avenue in Wyoming, Michigan. This fund-raising event is to help defray some of the travel cost for Cadets to attend the international camporee in 2014. Golf ­registration is only $70 per person for 18 holes (includes cart, continental breakfast, and lunch)! You can try to win one of the contests: longest drive, closest to the pin, and putting.

This fund-raising event helps provide funds for continuing Cadet counselor training — e­ nabling men to be better equipped to help boys become more Christlike in all areas of their lives. Counselor training is an important and necessary part of the services the Cadet Corps provides its clubs, but the cost of this training is more than what is taken in. Registration ($110) includes 18 holes of golf (with cart), prizes for all golfers, and dinner. Win one of the contests: best ball format, ­putting, ­chipping, c­ losest to the pin, ­longest drive, and $10,000 hole in one.

2012 CCC Golf Tournament Registration Form

Michigan 2013 Golf Outing Registration Form

Name: ________________________________________

Name:_________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

Address:________________________________

________________________________________

___________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________

Phone:_________________________________ E-mail:_________________________________

E-mail: ________________________________________

Registration Fee o $70 enclosed (checks payable to Grand Valley

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Registration Fee

­Cadet Council — 2014 ICC)

Foursome o Names of others in foursome:

$110 (after August 1, 2013, add $10 late fee). My ­registration cheque is enclosed (made payable to ­Calvinist Cadet Corps)

Foursome

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The following people and I plan to golf together:

1.__________________________________

1. _________________________________________

2.__________________________________

2. _________________________________________

3.__________________________________

3. _________________________________________

o Please put me in a foursome.

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All golfers in a foursome must complete a ­registration form and pay the registration fee to participate.

All golfers in a foursome must complete a registration form and pay the registration fee to participate.

Please put me in a foursome.

CONTACT with questions, or mail registrations to: Bob Luyk 609-5090 Pinedale Ave Burlington, ON L7L 5V6 Phone: 905-681-3806 E-mail: [email protected]

deadline for registration is May 8, 2013

CONTACT with questions, or mail registrations to: Bob Post 2745 Railside Ct • Byron Center, MI 49315 Phone: (H) 616-878-3232 • (C) 616-366-1045

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Don’t miss this fun event for a great cause … register today!

h 11t ual 2013 CCC Fishing Tournament Ann Yankee Springs State Park, Gun Lake, Michigan

June 1 • 8:00 AM

Michigan Fishing Registration Form

The purpose of the tournament is to raise funds for the Calvinist Cadet Corps through registration fees and p ­ ledges collected by registered fishermen. Registration includes participation in a half-day of tournament fi ­ shing, followed by a great lunch. Win prizes for your catch: largest game fish, most game fish (weight), and most fish ­(quantity)!

Deadline for registration: May 22, 2013 Name:______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ _____________________________________ Phone:______________________________________

Event Fees

E-mail:______________________________________

­ egistration, which includes lunch, is only $45 per fisherman. R Any fisherman 12 years old or younger is only $25. Registration is free with $500 in paid pledges. With $250 in paid pledges, registration is $20; or we offer a $10 r­ egistration rebate with five paid pledges. Each fisherman is responsible for purchasing a Michigan fishing license.

Registration fee: $45 ($25 for age 12 and under)  m  Check enclosed. Make checks payable to Cadets.  m  Charge my credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover).  Number:__________________________________   Expiration Date:_____________________________   Name on Card:_____________________________  Signature:__________________________________

Pledges

You can raise support for Cadets by obtaining: • pledges based on the total number of fish you catch (even the little ones that you throw back)

My fishing partner(s) will be:_____________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

• donations, not based on any fish you catch

Fishing partners must also complete registration forms and pay the registration fees.

All checks for the tournament should be made ­payable to: Calvinist Cadet Corps

Register for the Michigan fishing tournament by filling out the form above and sending it to Cadet Corps, PO Box 7259, Grand Rapids, MI 49510. You can also register securely onlilne: www.calvinistcadets.org/fishtournregistration.php

2nd Annual Ontario Fishing Tournament

You’re invited to come for a great time of fun, ­fishing, and ­competition … and it’s all for a great cause — the Calvinist Cadet Corps!

The purpose of this tournament is to raise funds for the Calvinist Cadet Corps (CCC) through pledges and registration fees collected from registered participants. As a non-profit organization, the CCC depends on donations by churches, individuals, Christian businesses, and fund-raisers such as fishing tournaments. Registration entitles you to participate in a 6-hour fishing tournament (8AM through 2PM) and includes lunch. Prizes will be awarded for the largest (by weight) single game fish (Bass, Walleye, and Musky) for adults, prizes for the most weight of pan fish, and most pan fish weighed for kids … and other categories — maybe even for just being there! Registration is only $45 per fisherman. Any participant 12 years old or younger is only $25. All fishing participants ages 18–65 years must have a valid OMNR Outdoors Card + Fishing License (daily, weekly, or seasonal). You are encouraged to raise support for the CCC by obtaining pledges based on the total number of fish you catch (even the little ones count) … or straight donations to the Calvinist Cadet Corps. All cheques (checks) for the tournament should be made payable to Calvinist Cadet Corps. Additional registration forms can be found online at the Cadet website, however you cannot register online for this tournament.

Ontario Fishing Registration Form

Sunset Cove Resort, Rice Lake, Ontario September 7 • 8:00 AM

Deadline for registration: August 2, 2013 Name:______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ _____________________________________ Phone:______________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________ Registration fee: $45 ($25 for age 12 and under)

(Registration fees to be payable to the Calvinist Cadet Corps on tournament day. Lunch included!)

My fishing partner(s) will be:_____________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Fishing partners must also complete registration forms and pay the registration fees to be eligible for any prizes.

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Register for the Ontario Cadet Fishing Tournament by filling out the form and sending it to: J. Kiers • 159 Bond St • Ingersol, ON N5C 4C2

Duct Tape Hat

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here are many different styles of hats: cowboy hats, baseball caps, beanies, derbies, top hats, fedoras, and more. In this project, instructions are provided for you and your Cadets to make a duct tape hat. The fedora-style hat is quite popular among teens lately, so your boys are likely to enjoy this. If you think they’d rather make baseball caps, though, just adjust the instructions slightly by using a baseball cap for your hat “frame.”

Materials Required Duct tape Aluminum foil (or plastic wrap) Transparent tape (optional) Hat (to use as frame/shape, it doesn’t remain inside the duct tape hat)

Tools Required Scissors

Assembly 1. Cover your hat with foil. You may want to use some plain transparent tape to hold the foil onto your hat. Smooth out the ridges and bumps carefully. 2. Once your hat is completely covered (protected), begin layering it with duct tape. Use multiple layers. (If you choose to do a baseball cap, the brim will require quite a few layers in order to keep it from flopping down onto your face.) 3. When the outside of your hat is completely covered, smooth it as much as possible. You may want to evenly apply a top layer of tape all the way around after smoothing it for a better appearance. 4. Trim the edges carefully, taking care not to cut the hat you’re using for shaping. Remove original hat from the inside of your duct tape hat. 5. Apply duct tape to the inside of your duct tape hat, taking care not to change its shape. 6. Trim edges again. Apply a narrow strip of duct tape around edge if desired. 7. Decorate or apply a band if desired. Follow Cal Cadet on Pinterest to see this craft and others. Click on the red “pin” box. New to Pinterest? You don’t need to have your own account, although it does make it easier to save links to what you like. You csan search for topics that interest you — camping, dery cars, crafts, etc. Simply click on the picture of what you want to see. It opens a new temporary window. Click on the picture in that window and it redirects you to the linked page (in a new window) for directions and information. 18 • Spring 2013 Clarion

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Pinewood Derby Display Case

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how off your pinewood derby cars after the races have been run. Build a display case that holds multiple cars and can hang on a wall ... or sit on a shelf. If you want to highlight a single derby car, simply change the dimensions slightly and put in only one car support (see examples on next page). You can even leave room for a photo, ribbon, and/or trophy.

Tools Needed mitre box saw wood clamps sand paper

Materials Required 1" × 3" × 8' (2.5 cm × 15.2 cm × 2.5 m) lumber 1" × 2" × 6' (7.6 cm × 7.6 cm × 1.8 m) lumber (or ⅜" [1 cm] dowels) ¼" × 23" × 12½" (0.6 cm × 34.9 cm × 22.9 cm) plywood wood glue finishing nails (or wood screws) mounting hardware paint or stain (optional)

Assembly 1. Cut 1×3 as follows: —> 2 • 12½" long (31.7 cm) sides —> 2 • 23" long (58.4 cm) top and bottom 2. Cut 1×2 into three equal pieces (first two shown in photo below) to fit snugly inside your box for the car supports/shelves. 3. Assemble frame and attach to the plywood back. Use wood glue and clamps to hold box together. Use finishing nails to add additional support to the frame. 4. Center 1×2s within the depth of the box so the derby cars can straddle them. A slight angle will help display the cars better (½" [1–1.5 cm] higher in back than in the front). Use the same angle for all three supports. ­Attach using wood glue and finishing nails. (Supports in photo on right are not in final place or attached.) 5. Finish with paint or stain as desired. Plexiglass® can be used on the front if desired.

Find this project online at:

http://www.derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5054

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http://www.derbytalk.com/viewtopic. php?f=19&t=7056&hilit=display+cars

Note: We found these pinewood derby display and trophy stands online, as well as others. Some were available to purchase, but you can ­probably figure out how these were made and make your own. Check out these websites …

http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/store/Pinewood-Derby-Car-Display-Hand-Crafted-Shelf_320587143832.html

http://www.derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=4813

Here is where we found the original idea for the project on the previous page. This version uses dowels to rest the cars on, ­requiring accurate drilling skills.

http://www.derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5054

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he counselors’ convention is planned for August 1–3, 2013, and it hasn’t been this affordable in years! Mark your calendar now, and ask your church if they’ll help pay all or part of this valuable training experience, designed to make you a more effective leader of boys. Here’s what you can expect.

When: August 1–3, 2013 Where: Hilton Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan Who:

You! and your family!

Starting Options This convention will officially begin with dinner on Thursday, August 1, but it offers some exciting options for earlier in the afternoon (see next page). For a nominal fee, convention registrants can choose to participate in one of these experiences!

hiltongrandrapids.com

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Starting Options

is simply “The Destination Place to Shop for Outdoorsmen.”

At the 2013 Convention, counselors and wives both have the opportunity for enjoying Thursday afteroon out … before the convention officially begins at dinner that evening. You may choose the same ­outing or different ones. If children are participating, they must be accompanied by a parent.

This Cabela’s next generation store is the first Cabela’s in West Michigan and will “immerse customers in an outdoor-like experience with conservation-themed wildlife displays and trophy animal mounts displayed on a mountain with a built-in aquarium.” All this and a wide range of outdoor products. cabelas.com

The Pines offers a well maintained golf course that is player friendly for all skill levels — beginners looking for a place to learn the game, above-average golfers, or somewhere in ­between. Play nine holes (includes cart). pinesgolfcourse.com

Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum

Participate in history, while reviewing the highlights of the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. In addition to permanent exhibits, there are many excellent temporary exhibits. fordlibrarymuseum.gov

Meijer Gardens is a wonderful place for families! Explore the tropical conservatory and the Victorian, carnivorous, and arid gardens. Enjoy the great outdoors in the Children’s Garden, Michigan’s Farm Garden, seasonal gardens, the world-class Sculpture Park, and meandering nature trails. The ­Children’s Garden invites children to play and explore in the Kids Sense Garden discovering leaves that feel like lambs ears, launching a boat in the Great Lakes, digging for buried fossils in the Rock Quarry or listening to a story about gardens, bugs, birds and more! meijergardens.org Shopping in Downtown ­Rockford is a wonderful step back in time. Explore the unique shops in this quaint town— ranging from boutiques and candy stores, to home furnishings and fishing tackle.

Plan a family visit to the Grand Rapids Public Museum! With three floors of exhibits, the planetarium, and carousel, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy year-round. Stroll through a full-scale detailed re-creation of Grand Rapids in the 1890s and be transported back in time. Explore the museum’s largest and most-studied exhibit featuring a complete history of furniture manufacturing in West Michigan. grmuseum.org

Not only does Rockford have great shops, it also has plenty of boardwalks, parks and trails, including a beautifully landscaped dam overlook at Peppler Park downtown. ­rockford.mi.us

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Thursday Registration (begins at 10:00 am) Afternoon Options (see previous page) Dinner Praise and Worship Speaker/Entertainment Friday Breakfast Praise and Worship Workshops Men’s & Women’s Luncheons Workshops Dinner Praise and Worship Evening Program Saturday Breakfast Praise and Worship Challenge Speaker Closing Special speakers include: (above clockwise beginning at top left) Ben Hulst, Duane Kelderman, Bob VanManen, and Jolene DeHeer. Entertainment by Pop Scholars and the Heralders Quartet.

Workshops A wide array of workshops is being arranged for counselors and their wives. Take a look at this lineup. These workshops are divided into focus tracks, based somewhat on your ministry experience. Those recommended for new counselors and for more seasoned counselors are highlighted with an icon. There are five workshop slots available to both counselors and spouses. Please indicate which five workshops you (and your spouse, if attending) wish to take. Please also choose two additional and mark them with an “A” for ­a lternate workshops if one of your top choices is unavailable. Thank you! Recommended for counselors in years 1–3 Recommended for seasoned counselors Couns/Spouse

Merit Badges Cycling Leathercraft Master Gardening: Secrets for Happy Plants Stamp Collecting Whitewater Rafting Cadet Projects Paracord Survival Wristband Rain Gutter Regatta Cadet Counselor Stuff of Interest 2014 International Camporee Bible Lessons Digital Photo Editing Model Derby Cars and Racing

 

Children’s Program

Your children are invited to come with you and participate in their own well-supervised program. Lots of fun is being planned … including a day-trip for children age 10+ at Michigan Adventure! They’ll enjoy both the amusement and water park there. ­Children ages 4–9 will be spending time at the John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. A nursery will be provided for those children young enough to need one.

miadventure.com johnballzoosociety.org

(takes 2 time slots, offsite, limited to 20 counselors)

Overview of New Badges The Web and Cadets Tube of Nails Fine Tuning Your Derby Car Leadership Church/Congregation Support Culture of Prayer: Praying with Cadets DCE and Coaching/Mentoring New Counselor Youth Spirituality Issues ADHD, ADD, and Other Issues Grieving and Death Husband and Wife Relationships Intergenerational Relationships Kids with Parents in Prison/Recovery Media and Youth Teen Suicide / Bullying Crafts and Things for Wives/Others Beaded Jewelry ($5) Glass Painting ($5) Knitting: Ruffled Scarf ($8) Quilting (more information on page 14)

2013 CADET COUNSELORS’ CONVENTION August 1–3, 2013 • Hilton Hotel • Grand Rapids, Michigan

Counselor Name________________________________________________________ Counselor for _______________ years Spouse Attending _______________________________________________ Council Name__________________________ E-mail Address ________________________________________________________ Phone ( ____ )___________________ Street Address_______________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State/Province____________ Zip/Postal Code_______________________ List children attending — each child will receive a free T-shirt. Please indicate if any of your children (ages 16+) attending convention would

like to assist as a baby-sitter at convention. Please indicate if any of your children require a crib.  o Yes o No  If yes, how many? ____________



Name of Child

Age

Assist as Baby-sitter?

T-Shirt (one free per child; circle size needed) children’s size: XS(2–4) S (6–8) adult size: S M L XL XXL children’s size: XS(2–4) S (6–8) adult size: S M L XL XXL children’s size: XS(2–4) S (6–8) adult size: S M L XL XXL children’s size: XS(2–4) S (6–8) adult size: S M L XL XXL children’s size: XS(2–4) S (6–8) adult size: S M L XL XXL

M (10–12) L(14–16) M (10–12) L(14–16) M (10–12) L(14–16) M (10–12) L(14–16) M (10–12) L(14–16)

Please list any physical, medical, dietary, or other special needs that we should be aware of to provide you (or an attending family member) with adequate lodging and/or meals. If you need additional writing space, please include a separate note with your registration.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ *If you are flying to Grand Rapids (the Gerald R. Ford International Airport), the Hilton Hotel offers a free shuttle service.

Registration Fees • All prices listed can be paid in either U.S. or Canadian funds. Prices are per person, based on double adult occupancy and include workshops, meals, entertainment, and lodging (unless you select the “NO Lodging” option). Children’s registration fee is based on children staying in parents’ room, and includes a free t-shirt, meals, entrance fees, and entertainment costs. Note: there are only two beds (sleeps four people) per room, so if you need a second room, it is at additional cost to you. Contact Mary Broene (see below) for additional costs. Jr. counselors under 18 must stay with two adults to receive reduced registration. The fee for extra nights of lodging is listed per night per room. The number of these rooms is limited, so register early. Thursday outing prices include transportation and entry/golfing fees (if applicable, prices same for children who may also participate in these activities). Please remember to select the workshops you would like to attend and submit that information with your registration (see previous page).

Full Registration — Adults (Counselors/Wives) ______ @ $275 ea. $ ___________ Full Registration — Children (list above) ______ @ $110 ea. $ ___________ Registration — Adults without lodging or Jr. Counselor staying in room w/two adults ______ @ $150 ea. $ ___________ Registration — Friday only (includes workshops, meals/entertainment) ______ @ $100 ea. $ ___________ Adults — Friday Dinner/Entertainment (evening only) ______ @ $ 40 ea. $ ___________ Nights of Extra Lodging (additional to convention nights of August 1–2, select below) ______ @ $1 10 ea. $ ___________ ( Please indicate which nights you need extra lodging — Prior: oJuly 30 oJuly 31 — Following: oAugust 3 oAugust 4

Thursday Outings Indicate how many people for each option. Shopping:  Frederik Meijer Gardens ____ @ $17 ea. G.R. Ford Museum _____ @ $10 ea.  Cabela’s _____ @ $ 5 ea. Pines 9-hole golfing ____ @ $18 ea. G.R. Public Museum _____ @ $12 ea.  Rockford _____ @ $ 5 ea. w/cart Total Thursday Outings $___________ Adult T-Shirts (royal blue) Indicate how many of each size (photo on page 13 of spring Clarion) _______ S _______ M _______ L _______ XL @ $ 14 ea. $___________ _______ 2XL _______ 3XL _______ 4XL @ $ 16 ea. $___________

Total Due With Registration $___________



Registrations are due Friday April 30, 2013. A late fee of $25 will be charged after April 30, 2013. No registrations will be accepted after July 15, 2013. Make checks payable to: 2013 Counselors’ Convention Send registrations to Dick/Mary Broene PO Box 7850, Grand Rapids, MI 49510 or [email protected]

Questions? Contact Dick or Mary Broene 616-241-5616 x 4 or [email protected]