August 2019 - May 2020

Registration Packet

Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church

Pathfinder Club

Pathfinders are a worldwide organization of young people sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, though young people of any religious persuasion, or none at all, are welcome and encouraged to join the organization. Pathfinders is open to individuals age 10-15. Teen Leadership Training is also available for older teens. www.sdashiloh.org

Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church www.sdashiloh@shiloh.org810 Church Street, Smyrna, GA 30188 770-434-4548

August 25, 2019

Shiloh Warriors Shiloh Warriors Pathfinder

Club

Dear Pathfinder Parent/Guardians,

We are looking forward to an exciting Pathfinder year. We would love to extend a warm welcome to your child and your family to our Shiloh Warriors Pathfinder club.

Please take the time to review all the information found in this packet. Below is a list of forms that can be found here. All applicable forms and fees must be completed at time of registration. You also have the option of making financial arrangement with the treasurer of the pathfinder Club (Deputy Director Steve Mitchell).

The following items are included in this registration packet:

Who are Pathfinders and the Objectives of the Club

Requirements for Pathfinder Club Membership and Pathfinder Commitment

Pathfinder Achievement Classes

Things to Learn and Remember

Uniform Information Sheet/Accessories

Dress Code and Pathfinder Uniform and Class A Uniform Requirements

Pathfinder Annual Costs

Pathfinder Uniform Accessories Price List

Pathfinder of the Year Award

Staff Directory

Camping Trip Checklist

Drum Corp Registration Form

Cell Phone and Electronic Device Usage

Helpful Pathfinder Links & Calendar

This year our staff has joined together to create team leadership. Our goal is to work together to create an exciting and spiritually enriching year for your child and your family as well. We are happy to have your child and your family as part of the Pathfinder Youth Group. Please feel free to contact our staff with any questions or concerns.

Opportunities to volunteer throughout this year are available. If you are interested in volunteering your time this year please let us know at registration. If you have a talent, experience, or knowledge in a specific area we may be in need of individuals to teach honors. More information can be provided if you are interested.

May God bless you and your family as we work together for the physical, spiritual and mental growth and development of your child.

Sincerely, Your Pathfinder Staff

Who are Pathfinders?

Pathfinders are a worldwide organization of young people sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, though young people of any religious persuasion, or none at all, are welcome and encouraged to join the organization.

Pathfinders offer a wide range of activities including, but not limited to:

Camping & camping/survival skills Grade appropriate leadership training

Activities promoting community pride & involvement through outreach such as helping in downtown soup kitchens, collecting food for the disadvantaged, cleaning & maintaining city and county parks, visiting and encouraging the elderly, and MANY more

Interactive training in a variety of recreational, artistic, nature, conservation, vocational, and outreach areas, with awards (honors) given for successful completion of the interactive training modules

Personal care and encouragement by a caring staff member! While many school classrooms have 10-30 students per teacher, Pathfinders offers AT LEAST a 1 staff member to every 5 Pathfinder ratio!

Objectives To lead boys and girls to commit their lives to Christ and their church.

To demonstrate the attractiveness of Christian ideals in a positive, church centered activity program.

To guide boys and girls into active Christian witnessing and community service.

To develop good character, citizenship and physical fitness in young Christians.

Requirements for Pathfinder Club Membership

1. Youth in grades 5-10 (age 10-15) is the official age for Pathfinder membership. Where two clubs exist, children in grades 5 or 6 (age 10-12) will join the junior club, and those in grades 7- 10 (age 13-15) will join the teen club.

2. Club activities include crafts, campouts, field trips, regular club meetings, and fund-raising campaigns. The Pathfinder must agree before joining the club to participate and cooperate in these activities.

3. Members must be faithful in attendance. Many clubs establish limits on absences and tardiness's, and Pathfinders who do not comply with these regulations are asked to withdraw from the club.

4. The Pathfinders parents must be willing to cooperate with the regulations and activities of the club, as agreed to on the Pathfinder Application Blank. At times they will be asked to supply money and time to support their child’s membership. It is also important that they attend parent meetings sponsored by the Pathfinder club.

5. New members must pay an application and insurance fee, and all members pay club dues on a monthly or quarterly basis.

6. Pathfinder should own and regularly wear a complete Pathfinder uniform. They must come to meetings and club sponsored events in full uniform, as advised by the club director. Pathfinders will dress neatly and modestly both in and out of uniform and will refrain from wearing jewelry at any time.

7. Pathfinders are expected to obey all regulations, instructions, and orders of the Pathfinder staff.

8. Club members must be willing to participate in community projects and Share Your Faith and Outreach programs (Halloween, Ingathering, etc.).

9. Club members will be expected to participate and cooperate in all conference events, such as camporees and fairs.

10. Pathfinders must learn and live by the principles of the Pathfinder Pledge and Law.

11. The club membership is presented the Teen of Junior Pathfinder Membership I.D. Card in the Induction program.

- Page 47, Pathfinder Staff Manual 1998, NAD Pathfinder Department

*The above is a quote from the manual as published and contains the same mistyping as is found in the manual. *The following page is suitable for distribution to members and parents.

The Pathfinder Commitment

Planned Activities

By joining the Pathfinder Club, you will be able to participate in many fun activities. The following is a partial list.

• 4 Campouts • A year-end trip for those who earn at least 80% of the years points • At least 3 series of honors will be offered• Opportunity to be on the drill team• Monthly fun, educational programs• Monthly Share Your Faith/Outreach activities• Christmas and year-end parties • Fundraising campaigns • Conference-wide events, such as the Fair and the Camporee

MY COMMITMENT

In order to get the most out the Pathfinder program and to help ensure the most positive experience possible for all concerned, I, the Pathfinder, agree to:

• Be on time to all activities.• Consistently attend all activities. (A Pathfinder, who misses three weeks in a row, without contacting his counselor or the director with an explanation, will be dropped from the club membership. He/she may reapply, but will be required to pay the registration fee again.)• Participate willingly in all activities. • Do my share of the work. (Remember that different tasks will be required for different activities.)• Speak with respect to my fellow club members and to all Pathfinder staff. • Keep a positive attitude.• Wear the appropriate uniform in the appropriate manner. (Dress uniforms AND field uniforms MUST be tucked in at all times.) • Bring my dues every week. (This will help with the costs of supplies for the many activities throughout the year.) • Obey all regulations and instructions given by all Pathfinder staff. • When I have a concern or complaint, discuss it with my counselor instead of complaining to other Pathfinders. • Share with my counselor any ideas or suggestions that I may have. I also understand that not all suggestions or ideas will be put to use, however, each one will be sincerely considered and acted on when it is possible and in the best interest of all concerned.

By signing my name, I commit to the above Pathfinder requirements. By my parent/parents signing their name, they commit to assisting me in meeting these requirements.

_______________________________ ______________________________Parent's Signature Pathfinder's Signature

Pathfinder AchievementPathfinder Achievement ClassesClasses

Be 10 years old and/or in Grade 5 or its equivalent

Be 11 years old and/or in grade 6 or its equivalent

Be 12 years old and/or in grade 7 or its equivalent

Be 13 years old and/or in grade 8 or its equivalent

Be 14 years old and/or in grade 9 or its equivalent

Be 15 years old and/or in grade 10 or its equivalent

Things To Learn & RememberPledge To The Bible

I pledge to the Bible God's Holy word,and will take it as a lamp unto my feet,

a light unto my path,and hide its words in my heart that I may not sin against God.

Shiloh Warriors MottoPut on the whole armour of God,

that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Ephesians 6: 11

Pledge To The Christian FlagI pledge Allegiance to the Christian Flag

and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands,one brotherhood uniting all mankind in service and love.

The Pathfinder Pledge By the grace of God…

I will be pure, kind, and true I will keep the Pathfinder Law

I will be a servant of God And a friend to man

The Pathfinder Law Is for me to…

Keep the morning watch Do my honest part Care for my body Keep a level eye

Be courteous and obedient Walk softly in the sanctuary

Keep a song in my heart Go on God’s errands

The Pathfinder Song

Oh, we are the Pathfinders strong The servants of God are we Faithful as we march along

In truth in purity A message to tell to the world

A truth that will set us free King Jesus the Savior is coming back

For you and me

Dress CodeAlthough Pathfinders is an organization open to all who wish to join, we are sponsored by and enjoy upholding the Christian standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has put forth the Church Manual as a guide in Doctrine and moral conduct. Many aspects of the rules that regulate activity, appearance, and behavior, are as a direct result of this book.

DRESS

Pathfinder activities will always be conducted in uniform unless the project is of a nature that it requires work clothes that may be ruined.

Pathfinders will always be neat, clean, and well groomed. For young men this means wrinkle-free pants and shirts that are clean and stain free, properly combed hair of a conservative length and style, as well as clean faces and hands. No Jewelry of any sort is allowed.

For young ladies, the same conservative nature applies. Clothing should be well kept, clean, and wrinkle-free at all times. If skirts are part of the uniform, a length no shorter than the top of the knee, when standing, is appropriate. Footwear is to be low-heal and closed toe with stockings or socks as defined by the Pathfinder Uniform Guide. Hair should be worn in appropriate styles that portray a conservative nature. Clean faces and hands are expected. For those teen girls who wear make-up, conservative skin tones that do not draw attention to one's self may be used in appropriate quantities. No Jewelry of any sort is allowed.

Staff members will be held to the same standards of grooming as the Pathfinder. Married staff members may wear a conservative wedding ring, as may be the social custom in your culture.

THE UNIFORM TYPES

Class A – Full Dress uniform. Appropriate for: Pathfinder meetings where they will not be damaged in the meetings activities, Special Ceremonies, Inspections, and Outreach or Fundraising activities.

Class B – Dress Uniform Shirt and long Denim Jeans. This is one version of a field uniform and is for more rigorous activities where a Dress uniform is not appropriate or practical.

Class C – This is a field uniform, which consists of a T-shirt and Denim Jeans. Normally this uniform is worn for hiking, camping and other activities where the uniform may become soiled or damaged as a result of the activity. The Class C shirt has the name/logo of the Pathfinder Club on it, and often the Pathfinder Triangle Logo.

Community Service – For some community service projects it may not be practical for club members to be in uniform. Clothing of a disposable nature or that the club member will not mind damaging may be more appropriate for activities such as painting, home repair, and other potentially messy projects. Even when not in uniform, all Pathfinders will be expected to present themselves in a conservative manner that is an appropriate representation of the Pathfinder program.

Pathfinder Uniforms or Class A UniformBoy’s Shirts Tan long sleeve or short sleeve (uniformity in the club).

Girl’s Blouses Tan long sleeve or short sleeve (uniformity in the club).

Boy’s Slacks Black, straight leg with belt loops

Girl’s Skirts Black, A – Line (modest - skirt 2” below the knee when standing; no side/front slit; back slit must be a folded slit or a

kick pleat)

Girl’s Slacks Black, straight leg with belt loops

Belts and Buckles Black web belts with Pathfinder buckles

Neckwear Open collar (one button) for both boys and girls. The official Pathfinder scarf is yellow with the Pathfinder world and

triangle on it. The official Pathfinder slide is cloth with the Pathfinder logo. (Optional: Black tie for boys/black tuxedo tie

for girls; uniformity in the club)

Sash Black fabric, may be wide enough for three honors and as long as the fingertips on the left hand. Only one sash is to be

worn as part of the uniform. Items to be worn on the sash include: name tag/honors/Master Awards/Pathfinder pin on

the front and Camporee patches/pins, honors, Master Awards on the back.

Boy’s Shoes/Socks Black shoes and black socks.

Girl’s Shoes/Nylons Black shoes (no heels higher than two inches) Black, off black or nude nylons (uniformity in the club)

Budget2019

Registration- $45 for 1st Child; $40 each addl. Shiloh Fall Camping Trip- $45 Pathfinder Hoodie Size (S-XL=$20; 2X=$23;

3X=$25 Awards Mania- $5 North Georgia YMCA Lock-In- $10

Shiloh Warriors Pathfinder Club

Uniform Accessories Price List2019

Girls Boys

Black Honor Sash $5.00 Black Honor Sash $5.00

Web Belt $7.00 Web Belt $7.00

Tuxedo Tie $4.00 Tie $6.00

Neckerchief $7.00 Neckerchief $7.00

Embroidered Slide $2.00 Embroidered Slide $2.00

Beret with Triangle $14.00 Beret with Triangle $14.00

Conference T-Shirts $10.00 Conference T-Shirts $10.00

Parade Gloves $3.00 Parade Gloves $3.00

Hoodies/Sweat Shirt $20 (S-L) $23 (2X) $25 (3X) Hoodies/Sweat Shirt (Same) as Girls

Pathfinder Name_________________________________ Date__________

Product__________ Price__________ Quantity________ Total __________

Shiloh WarriorsShiloh Warriors Pathfinder ClubPathfinder Club

Shiloh Warriors Pathfinder Club Camping Trip Checklist

Individuals:

Bible/Sabbath School Quarterly

Flashlight

Extra batteries

Class “A” uniform (Wear Sabbath Morning)

Club T-shirt (Blue-Wear Sabbath Afternoon) Sneakers

JeansPajamas/sweats/robeSlippers

Hand sanitizer

Sleeping Bag & Pad

Towels, washcloth

Toiletries and personal items

Shower shoes

Medications (including inhalers)

Light jacket (Spring)

Heavy Jacket (Fall/Winter)

Sweaters (Winter Months)

Cap/hat

Poncho/umbrella

Camping chair

Shiloh Warriors Drum Corp Registration

2019 - 2020

REGISTRATION

PATHFINDER NAME:_________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN:_________________________________________

DAYTIME PHONE: _________________

E-MAIL: ______________________________

___Friends ___Companions ___Explorers ___Rangers ___Voyager____Guide ___

Cell Phone and Electronic Device Usage

Cell phone use has become quite a distraction during our Pathfinder meetings and activities. Because of this distraction any

Pathfinder found to be using one of these devices during a meeting will be asked to give it to a staff member until dismissal

at the end of the meeting. If you need to contact your child during a meeting please contact the staff or the church. Please

sign below to confirm that both the Pathfinder and the Parent have read and agree to this policy on cell phones and other

electronic devices.

Parents Signature: ______________________________________ Date__________________________

Pathfinder Signature: ____________________________________Date__________________________

Pathfinder Excellence/Pathfinder Of The Year Award

PurposeWhile Pathfindering is designated to help youth appreciate the value of group participation, it should not be forgotten that there is scope for the development of the youth as an individual. A major part of Pathfinders is group activity. This is vital in learning the art of cooperation, which is a necessary ingredient in the make-up of a well balanced Christian.

The Pathfinder Excellence Award has been developed to recognize individual achievement over a one-year period of time. As in the class investiture pins and Honor tokens the Pathfinder Excellence Award should be awarded only to those who have reached a high standard of Pathfinder efficiency as outlined in these criteria.

Selection ProcessToward the close of the Pathfinder year the Pathfinder Club executive committee acts as the awards-recognition-selection group for their club. They will compare each Pathfinder’s record of achievement with the criteria to establish who in the club qualifies for this award. (More than one way may qualify as well as none may qualify.)

CriteriaThe following criteria must be applied by the Pathfinder executive committee when deciding whether a club member is entitled to the Pathfinder Excellence Award: 

The Pathfinder1. Is an active member of the Pathfinder Club and has been for two or more years.2. Is an example in uniform requirements, is on time for all meetings, and actively works as a leader in their unit.3. Believes in and lives up to the Pathfinder Pledge and Law. Displays a loyalty to these Pathfinder ideals and holds

them as a sacred honor.4. Willingly accepts assigned responsibilities and demonstrates initiative and leadership in carrying them out simply or

in a team effort.5. Maintains personal equipment in the best possible condition.6. Relates to all races and entire groups in a positive Christian manner.7. Annually completes the current Pathfinder Class and, in addition, earns the offered Honors.

The Pathfinder will receive the following:

All Pathfinder Club Expenses paid for the year which will include registration fee, camping trip fee etc. Special gift which will be determined by the staff

Helpful Pathfinder Links

Pathfinders Online (North American Division)-- http://www.pathfindersonline.org/

AdventSource(Online Adventure Store)--http://www.adventsource.org

Adventist Youth (Honors Answer Book) https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Adventist_Youth_Honors_Answer_Book

Official Seventh-day (Adventist Church Website)--http://www.adventist.org/

Southern Union Conference Pathfinders--http://www.southernunion.com/article/109/ministries/youth/pathfinders

South Atlanta Conference Youth Department--http://sac7da.com/scYouthPage

Honor Resource--http://www.pathfindersonline.org/honors/index