Club Club OrganizationOrganization

ObjectiveObjectiveTo introduce the basic To introduce the basic

procedures and policies procedures and policies relevant to the establishment relevant to the establishment

and maintenance of the AY and maintenance of the AY Program.Program.

Structure of World SDA ChurchStructure of World SDA Church

General ConferenceGeneral Conference

Other 12 DivisionsOther 12 Divisions North American North American DivisionDivision

Other 8 Union Other 8 Union ConferencesConferences

Pacific Union Pacific Union ConferenceConference

Other 6 Local Other 6 Local ConferencesConferences

So. Calif. ConferenceSo. Calif. Conference

Other So. Calif. Other So. Calif. ChurchesChurches

R. H. SDA ChurchR. H. SDA Church

Adventist Youth Adventist Youth LeadersLeaders

General ConferenceGeneral Conference

Baraka Baraka Muganda Muganda

Youth DirectorYouth Director Jonatan Jonatan Tejel Tejel

Pathfinder Pathfinder DirectorDirector

Adventist Youth Adventist Youth LeadersLeaders

North American North American DivisionDivision

James Black James Black Youth DirectorYouth Director

Al Williamson Al Williamson Southern Southern

Union Youth Union Youth DirectorDirector

Terry Terry Dodge Dodge

Path / Adv Path / Adv DirectorDirector

Norm Norm Middag Middag

Resource Resource SpecialistSpecialist

Brad Brad Forbes Forbes Advent Advent SourceSource

No OtherNo Other Union Youth Union Youth

DirectorDirector

Adventist Youth Adventist Youth LeadersLeaders

So. Calif. ConferenceSo. Calif. Conference

Bob Wong Bob Wong Youth DirectorYouth Director

Starting a ClubStarting a Club

• Counsel with the Conference Youth Director

• Present the Plan to the Church Board

• Inform the Congregation during Church

• Call an Organizational Meeting

• Offer Basic Staff Training Course

• Elect Director & Deputy Directors

Starting a Club, Starting a Club, cont.cont.

• Build the Program

• Orientation

• Home Visitation Program

• Induction Ceremony

• Build Community & Church Interest

Pathfinder Club Pathfinder Club MembershipMembership

• Grades 5 – 10 Only

• Agree to Participate in All Activities

• Faithful On-time Attendance

• Full Parental Support

• Pay All Fees On-time

Pathfinder Club Pathfinder Club Membership, Membership,

cont.cont.• Own & Wear Complete Uniform as Required

• Obey All Written & Oral Regulations

• Willing to Participate in Spiritual Projects

• Willing to Participate in All Conference Events

• Live by Pledge & Law

Adventurer Club Adventurer Club Members Can:Members Can:

• Learn Christian Values

• Experience Joy of Doing Things Well

• Learn Good Sportsmanship

• Discover & Use God-given Abilities

Adventurer Club Adventurer Club Parents Can:Parents Can:

• Be Affirmed of Importance of Their Ministry

• Improve Understanding of Strong Families

• Find Support in Child Rearing

• Share Aspects of Parenting

• Discover Ideas to Improve Family

Adventurer Club Adventurer Club MembershipMembership

• Grades 1 – 4 Only

• Agree to Participate in All Activities

• Faithful On-time Attendance

• Full Parental Support

• Pay All Fees On-time

Adventurer Club Adventurer Club Membership, Membership,

cont.cont.• Own & Wear Complete Uniform as Required

• Obey All Written & Oral Regulations

• Willing to Participate in Spiritual Projects

• Willing to Participate in All Conference Events

• Live by Pledge & Law

Discovery Club Discovery Club MembershipMembership

• Discovery Club is Original Creation of RH Church.

• Little Lambs, Curious Cubs, & Eager Beavers are Eligible to be Included in All

Conference Activities.

• Above Levels Must Meet All Adventurer Policies.

• Baby Birds are Not Eligible for Conference Adventurer Activities.

Club UniformsClub Uniforms

• At Regular Meetings

• At Special Programs

• At Public Gatherings when Authorized

• On Other Occasions as Specified by Staff

• While Engaging in Missionary Activities

Should be Worn:Should be Worn:

Club UniformsClub Uniforms

• If Not a Current Club Member

• For Work or Play

• When Engaged in Selling for Other than Club

• Anywhere or Anytime When It Discredits Club

Should Should NotNot be Worn: be Worn:

Club FinancesClub Finances

• Club Dues

• Church Subsidy

• Pathfinder Sabbath Offering

• Sponsorships by Church & Community People

• Special Fund-raising Projects

Sources of Income:Sources of Income:

Reports to Reports to ConferenceConference

• Club Meetings (at least 2 per month)

• Up-to-Date Member List

• Uniforms Worn when Required

• Adults Should Be 1/3 of Membership

• Staff Meet Once a Month

Points Given to Club for:Points Given to Club for:

Reports to Reports to Conference, cont.Conference, cont.

• Well Organized Program

• Special Scheduled Activities

• Accurate Record of Spiritual Work

• Staff Development

• Reports In on Time (by 5th of Month)

Points Given to Club for:Points Given to Club for:

InsuranceInsurance

• Premises

• Equipment

• Supervision

• Types of Activity

Operate an Injury-Free Operate an Injury-Free ProgramProgram

Consideration Must be Consideration Must be Given to:Given to:

Club Club HandbookHandbook

Each Club Should Produce Each Club Should Produce OneOne

A lot of problems can be A lot of problems can be avoided if the membership avoided if the membership is informed of their rights is informed of their rights

and responsibilities.and responsibilities.