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MENNONITE CAMPING ASSOCIATION
BI-NATIONAL CONFERENCEMARCH 28-31, 2016
MCA
LAURELVILLE MENNONITE CHURCH CENTERMT. PLEASANT, PENNSYLVANIA
Learn – Connect – Refresh
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Come and fellowship with other camping professionals, attend workshops that teach new skills and stimulate imagination, and enjoy times of inspiring worship with Leonard Dow.
Bring yourself, bring your staff, bring your family.
Conference ScheduleMonday, March 28 3-5:00 Registration 5:30 Dinner 7:00 Session 1: Leonard Dow 9:00 Snacks&Campfire Tuesday, March 29 8:00 Breakfast 9:15 Session 2: Dan Hess 10:45 Break 11:00 Peer Groups 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Camp Tour 2:00 Workshops 3:00 Break 3:30 Hiking/Free Time 5:30 Dinner 7:00 Session 3: Leonard Dow 9:00 Games & Snacks Wednesday, March 30 8:00 Breakfast 9:30 MCA Business Meeting 10:30 Session 4: Dan Hess 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Workshops 2:30 Free time 5:15 Dinner 7:00 Worship: Leonard Dow 9:00 Snacks Thursday, March 31 8:00 Breakfast 10:00 Check-Out
2016 WorkshopsCamping 101: Safety FirstJan Slabaugh, Dove’s Nest
Creative Tools for Growing Your Charitable Giving Program Everence
Food Service & Recipe SwapSylvia Gearhart, Camp Hebron
Spiritual GrandparentingElsie Rempel, MCA Board
Facilities Tour Laurelville Maintenance Crew
Leading by the Numbers – Dealing with the business aspects of Christian campingMark Swartley, Spruce Lake
Outdoor EducationLaura Yakutchik, Willowgrove
Getting Crafty: Organizing your craft program on a budget Lacey Holt, Camp Luz
Your Dreams, Your Goals: Are you on the right financial path?Everence
Cost Analysis That Nets Results – A quick look at financial management of cost and pricingMark Swartley, Spruce Lake
Learning Table Manners from JesusElsie Rempel, MCA Board
Speakers
*Schedule & workshops subject to change
Leonard Dow is the lead pastor at Oxford Circle Mennonite Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is Bishop of the Philadelphia District of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference. Leonard is also Board Chair of Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association, Board Chair of Kingdom Builders Anabaptist Network of Greater Philadelphia and Board Vice-Chair of Mennonite Central Committee U.S. Through these ministry avenues and many more, Leonard seeks to engage and nurture local and global communities in transformative work grounded in the reconciling love of Jesus Christ. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Rosalie, and children Carmela, Marcela, and Lorenzo.
Dan Hess, from The KonTerra Group, applies his extensive experience in understanding human functioning at all levels, both in the workplace and within the family, with a focus on family business issues. Dan has international fieldexperienceofbothlong-termandshort-term assignments, in Russia, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, and Afghanistan.His assignments have focused on peacebuilding, humanitarian relief, and local organization capacity building. He has provided direct counseling support and training in trauma response, both internationally and in the United States.
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Lodging OptionsSolarhouse or Guesthouse:Deluxe hotel rooms providing linens, a private bath and public common areas.
Single occupancy: $195Double Occupancy: $170Triple occupancy: $160Quad occupancy: $155
Travel SubsidyWe want as many member individuals and as many member camps as possible to have the opportunity to participate in MCA events. We recognize the value of building relationships within the Mennonite camping community and sharing ideas and concerns with others. We want everyone to be refreshed and invigorated while learning.
We believe this experience to be important and have designated a travel subsidy for those who must travel a greater distance to attend MCA gatherings. Camps are encouraged to apply for the MCA travel subsidy if they need help to attend. Details about the subsidy can be found on the MCA website www.mennonitecamping.org on the Member Benefitspage.CampscanapplyforasubsidybycontactingOliviaBartel,[email protected].
For more information on our accommodations please visit www.laurelville.org/accommodations/
We would also like to thank Everence and AMSC Health Care Plan for supporting MCA in the scholarships provided for this event.
Solarhouse Guesthouse
Motel: Standard hotel rooms providing linens and a private bath.
Single occupancy: $185 Double occupancy: $165Triple occupancy: $155Quad occupancy: $150
All prices include lodging, meals, linens, snacks; children 5 years and under stay at no charge; children ages 6-13, $70.
Motel
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Registration Form: Deadline March 7, 2016Please complete a separate form for each person, family, or married couple that will be attending. Contact the campforanyspecificlodgingneeds;requestswillbehonoredonfirst-comefirst-servedbasis.
Camp Name________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________State________Zip________________________
Phone (____)_________________ Email:__________________________________________________
Name(s):____________________________________Position at camp:___________________________
Children (list names and ages): ___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
RoommateRequest:___________________________________________________________________
Please indicate any food allergies: _________________________________________________________
Lodging Preference
___ Solarhouse ___Guesthouse ___Motel
Visit www.laurelville.org/accommodations/ for specific accommodation information and photos.
Registration Payment Worksheet:List amounts below:
Registration Fee(s)
Person #1 _______
Person #2 _______
Person #3 _______
Person #4 _______
Additional persons _______
_______
After 3/7/16 +$30/person _______
Non-member +$30/person _______
Total _______
Registration FeesRates include meals and lodging from Monday supper through Thursday breakfast. All rates are per person.
MCA Member Camps, Postmarked by 3/7/16
Solarhouse or Guesthouse: Single occupancy: $195 Double Occupancy: $170 Triple occupancy: $160 Quad occupancy: $155
Motel: Single occupancy: $185 Double occupancy: $165 Triple occupancy: $155 Quad occupancy: $150
Children 6-13: $70Children 5 and under: Free
Registrations after 3/7/16, add $30 per personNon-member Camps, add $30 per person
Mail your completed registration form and full amount to:Laurelville Mennonite Church Center
941 Laurelville LaneMt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Questions: Call(724)[email protected]