Slide 1 2003 By Default PBST Club

Slide 1 © 2003 By Default! PBST Club Organization GNYC VI Adventist Youth Evangelism & Leadership Congress January 18 th thru the 20 th 2013 Presenter: Michael Green – GNYC Pathfinder & Adventurer Area Coordinator PLC, PLA, AIA, ALA, MG A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 2 © 2003 By Default! Philosophy of Pathfindering “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. ” Proverbs 22: 6 NIV A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 3 © 2003 By Default! Philosophy of Pathfindering Proverbs 22: 6 Training them while they are young is important because 70% of Christians make their decision for Christ before the age of 14 (christianitytoday. com) Because of changes in society such as: divorce causingle parent homes, • 50% of our kids not attending Christian schools, • Fewer families in society have any contact with Christianity A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 4 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Flow Chart General Conference Pathfinder Director Division Director Union Director Local Conference Director Area Coordinators Church Board Club Director A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 5 © 2003 By Default! SDA Denominational Flow Chart Local Church ; Director are elected yearly Local Conference; made up of local churches in a specific area. GNYC Youth Director, Andres Peralta Union Conference; composed of several local conferences. AU Youth Director, Jose Cortes Jr. North American Division; composed of nine unions. NAD Youth Director, James Black General Conference; comprised of thirteen divisions, coordinating the worldwide church. GC Youth Ministries Director, Gilbert R. Cangy World Pathfinder Leader , Jonathan Tejel A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

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Slide 7 © 2003 By Default! How to organize a Pathfinder Club n Counsel with the Conference Youth Director / Area Coordinator n Meet with the Pastor and Conference Youth / Area Coordinator Director. n Present the Plan to the Church Board. n Inform the congregation during the worship service. A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 8 © 2003 By Default! How to organize a Pathfinder Club contd. n Call a special meeting on Sabbath afternoon n Teach the basics of Pathfindering n Elect director and deputy directors n Choose counselors and instructors (executive committee) A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 9 © 2003 By Default! How to organize a Pathfinder Club contd. n Call Pathfinder executive committee to plan a Yearly Program n Build the program six weeks before enrollment night n Train and uniform staff before enrollment night n Enrollment Night A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 10 © 2003 By Default! How to organize a Pathfinder Club contd. n Home Visitation Program n Induction program approximately 1 -2 months after enrollment night n Guest Night n Community and church interest n First Club Meeting A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 11 © 2003 By Default! Pathfindering on Three Levels n Preadolescent or Junior – Ages 10 -12 n Adolescent or Teen – Ages 13 -15 n Teen Leadership Training- Ages 14 -15 A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 12 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Committees n. Coordinating n. Executive n. Staff

Slide 13 © 2003 By Default! Coordinating Committee For Churches with junior and teen clubs n Administrative director (chairman) n Club directors (junior and teen) n Deputy directors (junior and teen) n Area Coordinator (ex officio) A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 14 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Executive Committee n n n n n Club director (chairman) Deputy directors Secretary Treasurer Chaplain AY Leader Pastor (ex officio) Parent Representative Area Coordinator (ex officio) A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 15 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Staff Committee Executive Committee plus n Counselors n Junior Counselors n Instructors n Unit captains may be invited A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 16 © 2003 By Default! Certificate of Operation This acknowledges that the ______________ Pathfinder Club Has been officially recognized as a Pathfinder Club for the current Pathfinder year. commencing _______ and concluding _______ and is recognized as such by the __________________ Conference Of Seventh-day Adventist and is entitled to all rights and privileges therefore ______________ Conference President ______________ Conference Pathfinder Director A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 17 © 2003 By Default! Club Membership and Attendance n n n Youth at least 10 years of age and no more than 15 years of age Complete and submit membership application form All members must pay membership and insurance fees Each Pathfinder should have and regularly wear the complete Pathfinder dress uniform and a club field uniform where applicable Members must be faithful in attendance A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 18 © 2003 By Default! Club Membership and Attendance contd. n n n Pathfinders must learn and keep the Pledge and Law The Pathfinder must agree before joining the club to participate and cooperate in all club activities. The Pathfinder’s parents must be willing to cooperate with the regulations and activities of the club All elected directors and regular staff are members of the club by virtue of their office. Pathfinders are expected to obey all regulation, instructions, and orders of the Pathfinder Staff A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 19 © 2003 By Default! Club Membership and Attendance contd. n Club members must be willing to participate in community project and share their faith n Club members will be expected to participate and cooperate in all conference events. A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 20 © 2003 By Default! Conference Operating Policies n Uniforms n Finance n

Slide 21 © 2003 By Default! Uniforms A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds.

Slide 23 © 2003 By Default! When should we wear our uniforms? - Special programs • • Pathfinder/Adventurer Day Induction Investiture Camporee – Public gatherings • Ushers • Guards of honor – Missionary activities • • Literature distribution Food basket distribution Visits to the sick and shut-ins Visit to Nursing Home and Hospital. On occasions specified by club leaders and conference officials. A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 24 © 2003 By Default! When should we not wear our uniforms? n When engaged in selling – personal profit – Political purposes n When its wearing discounts the organizations – Lowers dignity and esteem – Makes it common place A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 25 © 2003 By Default! Uniforms n Each club has it’s own uniform

Slide 26 © 2003 By Default! Eagerbeaver uniform Same as Adventurer Uniform Green eagerbeaver

Slide 27 © 2003 By Default! Adventurer Girl’s Uniform n Girl’s uniform – Light blue blouse – Navy blue jumper n Accessories – Burgundy neckerchief – Navy blue sash – Navy blue Socks – Black Shoes A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 28 © 2003 By Default! Adventurer Boy’s Uniform n Boy’s uniform n Accessories – Light blue shirt – Navy blue pants – – Burgundy neckerchief Navy blue sash Navy blue Socks Black Shoes A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 29 © 2003 By Default! Adventurer Staff Uniform n Staff uniform n Accessories – White shirt – Navy blue pants/skirt – – Navy blue sash Burgundy neckerchief Navy blue Socks Black Shoes A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 30 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Uniform n Boy’s uniform n Girls uniform n Accessories – Black pants – Khaki shirt – Black skirt – Khaki blouse – – Yellow neckerchief Black sash Black Socks Black Shoes A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 31 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Staff Uniform n Staff’s uniform n Accessories – Black pants/skirt – Khaki shirt/blouse – – Yellow neckerchief Black sash Black Socks Black Laced Shoes A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 32 © 2003 By Default! Master Guide Uniform n Men’s uniform n Ladies uniform n Accessories – – – Green pants and jacket Khaki shirt Black tie – Green skirt and jacket – Khaki blouse – Black Tie – Yellow neckerchief – Green sash A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 33 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Insignia Positions On Shirt A Free sample

Slide 34 © 2003 By Default! Pathfinder Insignia Positions On Shirt A Free sample

Slide 35 © 2003 By Default! Right Sleeves A Free sample background from www.

Slide 36 © 2003 By Default! Left Sleeves A Free sample background from www.

Slide 37 © 2003 By Default! Left Sleeves A Free sample background from www.

Slide 38 © 2003 By Default! Finance n. A Registration Fee is required for new members n A yearly re-registration fee is required for returning Members n This fee includes insurance n Club dues are required n Fundraising n Financial report at club Executive Meetings A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 39 © 2003 By Default! Reporting n Monthly Reports should be submitted to the conference n Keep your Area Coordinator informed about your local club activities n Give regular reports to your local church n Give periodic expression of thanks for the local church members moral and financial support of the club’s program A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 40 © 2003 By Default! Insurance n Each leader or counselor, at whatever level of the organization, must accept the moral obligation of protection from physical injury those who are under his/her care n Leaders must know how to observe and recognize potential hazards n All insurance forms must be fill out A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 41 © 2003 By Default! Insurance n Forms must be readily available in case of emergencey n No member should go on field trip without signed permission and medical release form n Proper supervision is key n High risk activities should be avoided n Accidents will happen, injuries will occur but don’t let them happen through your negligence A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com

Slide 42 © 2003 By Default! Membership Regulations n All forms must be filled out by both Parent Guardian and member n All club fees must be paid n Members will be expected to purchase a complete uniform n Members will be expected to participate in drills and learn teamwork coordination, precision and respect A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com or

Slide 43 © 2003 By Default! Membership Regulations n The local club issues the uniform to be worn by the member n Any variation of the rules and regulation of the club must first be approved by the executive council, then by the church board A Free sample background from www. powerpointbackgrounds. com