Camp Bethel E-News, March-April, 2010
Thanks for reading about the life of Camp Bethel!
1. Two camp representative news items.
2. Three summer camp announcements.
3. Two Sounds of the Mountains Festival news bits.
4. LOTS of upcoming events.
EVEN MORE NEWS BELOW!
1. TWO CAMP REP NEWS ITEMS (for everyone, not just Camp Reps):
CAMP SUPPORTER & REP LUNCHEON RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 20: Saturday, March 20, 12:00-3:00, all Camp Representatives, pastors, youth leaders, friends and supporters of Camp Bethel are encouraged to attend our Camp Rep Rally. You do not have to be an official Camp Rep to attend! After a free lunch in the Ark, we’ll share and distribute all the tools and information you need to communicate Camp Bethel to your home congregations. A meal offering will be taken. RSVP by March 15 to reserve your free lunch, (540) 992-2940 or campbetheloffice@yahoo.com.
CAMP REP INFO NOW ON LINE: Whether or not your church’s Camp Representative can attended our March 20 information rally, we’ve got everything you need for 2010, including Good-As-Gold information, on our web site at www.campbethelvirginia.org/rep.htm. Please read, print and distribute this crucial information to your congregation as soon as possible. Thank you!
2. THREE SUMMER CAMP ANNOUNCEMENTS:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SUMMER CAMPS 2010: Be a Hero: Live Like Jesus! www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm. Brochure packets will be mailed tomorrow to all campers, and all information (brochure, forms, schedule) is on-line NOW! Packets will be mailed next week to all churches, camp reps and pastors. BIG discounts for Senior High week and for recruiting new campers. Sign up early to reserve your place in your chosen program, AND before May 1 for an early-bird discounted fee! www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm
VOLUNTEER & PAID COUNSELORS NEEDED, May 31-Aug 1 www.campbethelvirginia.org/summerstaffapplications.htm. Positions are available for senior counselors (18 yrs+), junior counselors (16+) and adult volunteer counselors (18+). Please consider volunteering a week or more this summer! Staff, CIT and volunteer applications and information are available at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summerstaffapplications.htm or e-mail camp_bethel@yahoo.com or (540) 992-2940.
RECRUIT 5 NEW CAMPERS AND SAVE $100! Earn $100 credit toward your camp fee for each group of 5 new campers you recruit! Print multiple copies of the “Recruit” tee-shirt form at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm. Note: For this offer, new campers must fully enroll in 3-day resident camps, week-long resident camps, or week-long day camps. We track your recruits through your submitted “Recruit” forms; start today! More about this offer is at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm.
3. TWO SOUNDS OF THE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL NEWS BITS:
April 16-17 is our magical Sounds of the Mountains Story & Music Festival at Camp Bethel, featuring the extraordinary talents of Bill Harley (2-time Grammy winner), Beth Horner, Kevin Kling and Acoustic Endeavors. Spread the word about this excellent, FUN family-festival-fundraiser. Become a FAN on Facebook! Tickets, schedule and more at www.soundsofthemountains.org.
RECRUIT A SPONSOR! Our festival sponsors help us present world-class performers AND provide needed funds for the ministries of Camp Bethel. Print Sponsorship Agreements and recruit more sponsors at: www.campbethelvirginia.org/sotm.htm. Thank you!
4. LOTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS: www.campbethelvirginia.org/calendar.htm
February 20 (Sat): Camp Bethel at Roanoke Camp Fair at Valley View Mall
February 25 (Thur), 6:30pm: Sow the Seed Banquet; RSVP by Feb 19
March 20 (Sat), 12:00noon: Camp Supporter/OMC Rally & Lunch
April 6 (through May 27): KinderCritters programs, Tues-Wed-Thurs
April 9 (Fri), 6:30pm: Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
April 10 (Sat), 7:30am: Spring Workday, 7:30am, RSVP free meals by April 2.
April 16-17 (Fri-Sat): Sounds of the Mountains Festival
May 1 (Sat): Camp Bethel at Ministry & Mission in Virlina, Copper Hill CoB
May 15-18 (Sat-Tue): American Canoe Association Instructor Training
May 21-23 (Fri-Sun): High Ropes Facilitator Training
May 24-27 (Mon-Thurs): Summer Leadership Team Training
May 28-31: Memorial Day Family Weekend & Benefit Concerts
May 29 (Sat): Summer Camp Open House, 1:00-4:00pm
June 1-12: Summer Staff Training June 3 or 7 or 14: Adult Volunteer Counselor Training, 5:30-9:00pm
June 13-August 7: Summer Camps for all ages and interests!
June 15-16 (Tues-Wed): CIT Training
August 18 (Wed): 16th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
September 3-6: Labor Day Family Weekend & Benefit Concerts
October 2 (Sat): 26th Heritage Day Festival
November 6 (Sat), 7:30am: Fall Workday
December 29-30 (Wed-Thur): Winter Camp Program
“BECAUSE OF CAMP BETHEL” PROJECT & CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN HEROES:
Please share your “Because of Camp Bethel” experience by completing and returning the form at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/Because_Heroes.pdf.
Our 2010 summer camp curriculum is titled, “Be a Hero: Living Like Jesus,” and we hope to teach campers about Brethren heroes both from the past and the present. Learn more and PLEASE help us with our summer curriculum by completing and returning the form at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/Because_Heroes.pdf.
2010 SUMMER STAFF & C.I.T. APPLICATIONS:
At the heart of our excellent Summer Camps is an outstanding group of Christian servants: our counselors. Join this excellent ministry in 2010! Staff & CIT info and applications are at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/summerstaffapplications.htm
CAMP INFO PACKET FOR ALL CONGREGATIONS, MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
Communication, communication, communication! PLEASE help inform your church and others about Camp Bethel. Our latest info packet includes half-sheet fliers about Winter Camp, summer staff, our storytelling festival, volunteer opportunities, 2010 Virlina facility rates, our 2010-2011 events calendar, 4 ways to help, and our Adopt-a-Facility program. Find the packet in PDF at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/rep.htm
GIFTS TO CAMP BETHEL ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE:
2009 was a difficult year being a not-for-profit organization, and 2010 is already challenging. For anyone reading this who is not part of our Virlina congregations, we ask you to PLEASE support Camp Bethel with a special gift. As a Christian non-profit organization, Camp Bethel depends on you! Operated by the Virlina District Church of the Brethren, Camp Bethel is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your gift is fully tax-deductible. Our Federal tax ID number is 54-6043879, and 100% of your gift supports the ministries and programs of Camp Bethel. Gifts may be sent to Camp Bethel, 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090, or contact us for more information at campbetheloffice@gmail.com or (540) 992-2940. Thank you!
ARK CONFERENCE ROOM FURNITURE NEED: Would you like to help provide a better experience for our guests? Over the past several months we have been updating the look and feel of our Ark Dining Hall and Conference Room. To help complete the transformation we would like to purchase a NEW set of sofas and chairs for the Ark Conference Room. The furniture we have now has served us well, but needs to be retired. All gifts are tax-deductible! Contact us at campbetheloffice@yahoo.com or 540-992-2940 if you can help.
BETHEL BITS, BYTES & UPCOMING EVENTS:
FACEBOOK’s Camp Bethel Past-Present-Future: Can’t get enough of that “good old-fashioned P-E-P?” Want to see our Great Photo of the Day? Join our official Facebook communication & reunion group for news, memories, photos, commentary and fun at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=2217724174.
Camp Bethel featured on WDBJ-7 Mornin': Part 1 & Part 2
CAMP REP INFO NOW ON LINE:
Whether or not your church’s Camp Representative attended our January 30 information rally, we’ve got everything you need for 2010 on our web site at <www.campbethelvirginia.org/rep.htm>. Please distribute this crucial information to your members as soon as possible. Thank you!
HOW CAN I HELP CAMP BETHEL?
Volunteer as a frequent weekend guest host. Get your church involved in Heritage Day and workdays. Sponsor or promote camp events, festivals, programs and site to your church, community and family. Secure items and supplies from our Wish List. Take initiative to come and help fix a needed repair (call first). Fund a needed project. Volunteer anytime with cleaning, maintenance, splitting wood, office help and kitchen help. Contact us at campbetheloffice@yahoo.com or 540-992-2940.
THANKS FOR READING!!!
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