2015 Georgia Pow-Wow Schedule

Thu, 25 June 1:00 pm Early Arrivals

(Restricted to camping area – Youth Camp in progress)

Fri, 26 June

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration (cafeteria)

Camp Setup Activities Setup

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Swimming Obstacle Course Archery Range

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Supper

7:00 pm Commanders Meeting (gym)

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Service (visitors welcome)

10:00 pm – 12:00 pm Concessions Open

12:30 am Campsite / Lights Out

Sat, 27 June

6:30 am Wakeup

7:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast

8:30 am Announcements RR Missions March Devotion (gym)

9:30 am – 12:00 pm Pow-Wow Activities

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pow-Wow Activities

FCF Village Open

4:00 pm (visitors welcome) John Boat Race (lake)

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Wild Game Dinner (FCF Village)

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Service (visitors welcome)

10:00 pm – 12:00 pm Concessions Open Movie Night

12:30 am Campsite / Lights Out

Sun, 28 June 6:30 am Wakeup

7:00 am – 8:00 am Breakfast

8:30 am Announcements Awards / Patches Devotion (gym)

9:30 am – 12:00 pm Break Camp Camp Clean-up

Pow-Wow Overview Georgia Pow-Wow is scheduled for June 26-28, 2015 at Timber Lake Retreat Center in Forsyth. As in years past, outposts have the option to either camp or stay in the dorms (additional fees apply). However, dorms will only be available Friday and Saturday night. Outposts are permitted to arrive early on Thursday after 1:00 pm, but are restricted to the camping area. Five meals will be available during pre-registration for those outposts choosing the camp provided meal plan. First meal offered will be Friday dinner in the cafeteria. Saturday dinner will be a special wild game feast served in the FCF village. Note: For outposts choosing to provide own meals, cooking is restricted to gas stoves and commercial charcoal grills only.

This year’s theme highlights the great outdoors (“Ranger Dynasty”); our motto will be, “Prepare the Way!” Spiritual inspiration is drawn from Mark 1:3, “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” We encourage all outposts to rally behind the hunting and wilderness theme and dress the part (camouflage or chickenflage). Special awards will be given for the top three campsite entryways which best exemplify the camp theme. .

Central to the “Ranger Dynasty” theme are fun and exciting activities associated with hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. Pow-Wow will offer a sliding zip line, hunter education seminars, a black powder shooters course (additional cost), 3-D archery, BB gun and air rifle squirrel shoot, and other age appropriate surprises. Rangers will also have time to enjoy their favorite Pow-Wow activities such as swamp hole swimming and backwoods obstacle course, plus build a take home project (duck call). Also this year, outposts will have the opportunity to compete in the traditional cardboard boat race, but with an added twist. All participating outposts will be required to build Jon boats suitable for hunting and fishing. Teams of two will paddle their boat to a designated location and wrestle a hooked “alligator”. To win, teams will need to tag and transport the alligator back to the processing station for weigh-in. It’s guaranteed to be a hoot and lots of laughter! For more details, refer to the guidance and rules handout located in the registration packet. Our guest speaker will be Lee McBride. Lee travels the country as a family friendly comedian, storyteller, evangelist and preacher. Lee has a great way of telling real life stories and teaching important truths while using humor to truly connect with people. To find out more about Lee, go to LEEMCBRIDE.COM. Lastly, the success of our Pow-Wow activities is heavily dependent upon local volunteers and outpost support. If you are a Royal Rangers Commander and willing to assist with the planning and coordination of Pow-Wow, or know of a Christian leader with hunting experience who might want to help, please send an e-mail to Ron Heatherly, Event Coordinator at garrcmdr@gmail.com. For all FCF members of the Okefenokee Chapter, you are highly encouraged to setup your lodge and showcase your frontier skills in the village. As part of the wild game dinner and fellowship time on Saturday, the FCF village will also feature “Traders Row”. Together, let’s make this a memorable and exciting time for all Georgia Royal Rangers. Begin now by covering this spectacular event with fervent prayer and watch in amazement as boys and young men’s lives are forever changed in a significantly meaningful way for the Kingdom of God.

Outpost #_______ Church ___________ ____________________

Individual Pow-Wow Registration Form Note: Minimum Age Requirements: Must be in Discovery Rangers (or older) by June 26, 2015.

All applicants must be of the male gender.

Full Name: Date of Birth:

Address:

City, State, Zip

In case of emergency, please notify:

Name: Relationship

Address:

City, State, Zip

Phone #: Home ( ) Work/Other ( )

Family Doctor: Doctor’s Phone #: ( )

Outpost Coordinator:

Alternate POC (i.e. Group Leader) at Pow-Wow:

MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Are you presently being treated for any injury or sickness? [ ] NO [ ] YES, ___________________________________

Are you allergic to any foods or medications? [ ] NO [ ] YES, __________________________________________

Do you require a special diet? [ ] NO [ ] YES, _________________________________________________________

Is there anything we should know that would prevent you from participation in rigorous activity? [ ] NO [ ] YES,

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Can you swim? [ ] NO [ ] YES If under 18, are you permitted to participate in swimming activities? [ ] NO [ ] YES

Are you taking any form of medication for any reason? [ ] NO [ ] YES, Please list all medications:

Name of medication Dosage When to be administered

1) _______________ ______ ____________________

2) _______________ ______ ____________________

3) _______________ ______ ____________________

4) _______________ ______ ____________________

For Rangers (under 18): Parent/Legal Guardian Consent: The signature of a parent or legal guardian is required for a minor to attend Pow-Wow at Timber

Lake Center, Forsyth, Georgia, on June 26–28, 2015. The signature below indicates: permission to administer medical attention to the minor in the event of a medical emergency; verifies that the minor is in Discovery Rangers (or older group) by June 26, 2015. _______________ Print complete Name of Minor Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date For Leaders (18+): Adult Applicant’s Signature: My signature acknowledges that I have truthfully stated the information on this form. My signature

verifies that I am 18 or older by June 26, 2015 and that my pastor’s approval has been submitted as required. My signature also indicates my permission for emergency medical treatment should the need arise while at Pow-Wow or while traveling to or from Timber Lake Center, Forsyth, Georgia. Applicant’s Signature Date

**PLEASE NOTE: All medications

administered by the nursing staff during Pow-

Wow are required to be in the original

pharmacy labeled container. If not in the

original container, GA Royal Rangers and the

Georgia District A/G WILL NOT assume

liability and administer the medications. **

Jon Boat Cardboard Race Guidance and Rules

GUIDANCE – The objective is to build a Jon boat (similar to a flat bottom skiff used for hunting and fishing) out of cardboard and duct tape. Teams will paddle their boat across the lake to an area inhabited by weighted “alligators”. Fastest three teams per age group to cross the lake, capture and tag an alligator, and transport the alligator back to the processing station for weigh-in will win. RULES – 1. Boats can only consist of cardboard, duct tape, paint, and one sheet of foam board not to exceed 8’x4’x1/2” in size. NO GLUE, APOXY, or CAULK is permitted. 2. Each outpost can enter multiple boats per age group, but each boat can only have two (2) Royal Rangers. 3. Boats can be constructed before Pow-Wow. Judges will inspect boats at time of race for adherence to rules. 4. There will only be three heats; one per age group (DR, AR, and ER). 5. All crew members must be inside of boat at start of race. 6. Commanders must register each boat and crew by 3:30 PM at the lake front (dock). Notify race officials if crew members can not swim. 7. Failure to register or show at start time will result in disqualification. EQUIPMENT (mandatory for participation) – 1. Paddles (2 ea) 2. Personal Floatation Devices (2 ea). Each team member will wear a PFD regardless of swimmer’s capability. RACES BEGIN AT LAKE FRONT STARTING AT 4 PM DR – 4:00 PM AR – 4:20 PM ER – 4: 40 PM

Royal Rangers Missions March Offering Form

Church: Outpost #

Address:

City/State:

Offering Amount

BGMC: Master’s Toolbox

Speed-the-Light

TOTAL OFFERING

2015 Pow-Wow Policies and Procedures

Pow-Wow Mission Statement: The purpose of Pow-Wow is to provide each participant the opportunity to experience fun, fellowship, and spiritual fulfillment in a secure relationship with Jesus Christ.

Participation: 1. Boys and young men in grades 3 – 12 (Discovery Rangers, Adventure Rangers, and Expedition Rangers) and under

the age of 18 are eligible to attend. All minors are required to attend as a member of a group or outpost. 2. Groups can be from any Assembly of God or Church of God (Cleveland, TN) church, or a church with a chartered

outpost. 3. All adults (18 and older) attending Pow-Wow are required to have a volunteer application involving minors on file with

the Georgia District of the Assemblies of God. This policy is strictly enforced for the protection of children.

Visitors: 1. Pow-Wow visitors may visit on Friday after 4:00 pm and on Saturday after 9:00 am; however, female visitors will not

be permitted in campsite or dorm areas. 2. Those guests attending services are asked to consider an offering to help cover expenses. Meals are available on a

limited basis through the registration office.

Registration: 1. Registration with prescribed fee must be received by the date listed on the registration form. 2. Each outpost must register and sign in all visitors. 3. Everyone must have their completed Individual Pow-Wow Registration Form at the time of registration. 4. At registration each outpost will be given a designated time for swimming, games, and meals. 5. Registration must be completed before campsite is setup or before moving into the dorm. 6. Dorm space will be available after 4:00 pm on Friday.

Campsites: 1. The district staff will approve all outpost campsite locations in accordance with the campsite policy. 2. Thursday night arrival and set-up is permitted, but activity is restricted to the campsite. 3. No nails or other like devices will be driven into live trees. 4. No standing trees may be cut down without district executive staff approval.

Health and Safety: 1. Leaders are always responsible for their groups. Each church should have a minimum of two leaders. 2. No adult should be alone with a boy at anytime. 3. Shoes will be worn at all times except in the tents, the pool, or showers. 4. No personal bikes, motorcycles, four-wheelers, golf carts, etc. will be allowed at Pow-Wow without approval. 5. Except for specified activity times, the lake is off-limits. No fishing will be allowed during Pow-Wow. 6. “Cut and Chop” cards are required for pocketknives. Boys should not bring large sheath knives. 7. Report any anthills, bee or wasp nests to the Pow-Wow Coordinator through your Sectional Commander. 8. Report all accidents to the Health and Safety Officer at the First Aid Station. Anyone suspected of having a serious

injury such as a head, neck or back injury should not be moved. Send a third party immediately to the First Aid Station for emergency assistance. No one should be transported to the hospital without notification and approval of the Health and Safety Officer.

9. All campers will be in their respective campsite/dorm from 12:30 am - 6:30 am. Leaders know where your boys are at all times. No exceptions!

10. Everyone is expected to attend all assemblies and services. Leaders are expected to assist at all altar calls. 11. To better ensure the safety of participants at Pow-Wow, games or activities in the campsite will be restricted to

members of the outpost only. The district staff will be the approving authority for any game or campsite activity. Any activity deemed unsafe in the judgment of the staff (e.g. zip lines) will not be approved.

12. The farm and timber land adjacent to the campsite area is strictly off-limits. Be good neighbors. 13. Each commander and boy is expected to help keep the grounds clean and litter free. Trash should be taken to the

dumpster as needed. 14. Electrical or extension cords running from campsites to power outlets vicinity of shower facilities are strictly prohibited. 15. Power generators are prohibited in campsites without District Director approval. All commanders requiring excess to

electricity for medical purposes are highly encouraged to use the male dormitory.

Pow-Wow Parking

This policy is necessary to protect all campers from injury:

1. Always drive within the speed limit and in a safe manner. Please use sound judgment and common sense when operating a vehicle around pedestrians.

2. All vehicles will receive a pass from Security upon entering the grounds. This pass must be displayed on the vehicle dash.

3. Vehicles entering the campsite area will be given a time frame to unload equipment. Once unloaded, the operator will move the vehicle to one of the designated parking areas. Do not set up camp until all vehicles are moved.

4. Vehicle operators are required to park within a marked spot in the parking area to allow room for other campers. This may require disconnecting trailers.

5. No one may ride on the outside of a vehicle or in the bed of any truck.

6. Persons with limited mobility should contact the district staff prior to Pow-Wow. Vehicles will not be used for transport on campgrounds during Pow-Wow.

Exit Procedure

1. Break down campsite first. Security will not allow vehicles to enter the camping area until all equipment is broken down and ready to load.

2. Campsite will be policed; no trash or structures are to be left on site. Outposts will remove and take trash to the dumpsters prior to departure.

3. Notify Sectional Commander of intent to depart and request site/dorm area inspection. Once cleared, vehicle operators will receive a vehicle pass.

4. Present vehicle pass to Security. After loading equipment, outposts are free to leave.

Have a SAFE trip home!

APPLICATION FOR A VOLUNTEER MINISTRY POSITION INVOLVING MINORS

THIS APPLICATION IS BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS FOR ANY VOLUNTEER POSITION INVOLVING THE

SUPERVISION OR CUSTODY OF MINORS. IT IS BEING USED TO HELP PROVIDE A SAFE SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR

CHILDREN.

Instructions On Completing This Form:

• Complete the questions on Page 1

• Sign at the bottom of Page 2

• Have a reference described at the top of page 2 complete the Reference Certification and mail back to the

Georgia Children’s Ministries Department.

• YOU Mail page 1 to the Georgia Children’s Ministries Department– PO Box 28470-Macon, GA 31221

PERSONAL

Date: ____________

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

Present Address: _________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ( ) _______-_________ Age (if under 40) ____________

Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a crime? Yes_______ No_______. If yes, please explain

(attach a separate page if necessary): _________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

CHURCH HISTORY AND PRIOR YOUTH WORK

Name and City/State of church that you are a member: ___________________________________________

Churches (name and city/state) you have attended regularly during the past five years.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

List all previous church work involving youth (list each church’s name and city/state), type of work performed

and dates): ______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

List all previous non-church work involving youth (list each organization's name and address, type of work

performed, and dates):_____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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REFERENCE’S CERTIFCATION

Because of the large number of applicants it is impossible to do background checks on each applicant. As a

result, great reliance is placed on the representation of each applicant’s pastor, youth pastor, children’s pastor or

church board member that there are no facts or allegations that raise any question concerning an applicant’s

suitability for working with minors. PLEASE HAVE YOU SENIOR PASTOR, YOUTH PASTOR,

CHILDREN’S PASTOR OR A CHURCH BOARD MEMBER COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING

CERTIFIATION. CHOOSE THE ONE WHO KNOWS YOU BEST. THIS MAY BE SOMEONE IN YOUR

“HOME” CHURCH, OR THE CHURCH YOU ATTEND LOCALLY. IT MUST BE SOMEONE WHO

KNOWS YOU AND CAN PROVIDE A REFERENCE REGARDING YOUR SUITABILITY FOR

WORKING WITH MINORS. DO NOT USE SOMEONE WHO IS RELATED TO YOU.

□ I am personally acquainted with the applicant and in my opinion he or she is competent and qualified to

work with minors of any age. I know of no facts or allegations that raise any question concerning his or

her suitability for working with minors in any activity.

□ I prefer to discuss my response by telephone. I can be reached at the following telephone number during

the day: ____________________________________.

______________________________________ _________________________________________

Signature of Reference Printed Name of Reference

□ Senior Pastor

□ Youth Pastor

□ Children’s Pastor

□ Church Board Member

The Senior Pastor must read and sign after this form is completed, if someone other than the Senior Pastor

completes the reference.

________________________________________

Signature of Senior Pastor

_________________________________________

Applicant’s Signature

Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in the working in a volunteer ministry.

NOTE: The reference is to complete and mail this form back to the GA Church Ministries Department without

showing and giving back to applicant. Your response is confidential.

GEORGIA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Children’s Ministries Department

PO Box 28470

Macon, GA 31221

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