2017 Christian Leadership Conference YMCA Camp Hanes (25th year) REGISTRATION PACKET. Follow The Path. October 27-28, 2017.

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1 2017 Christian Leadership Conference MCA Camp Hanes (25th year) REGISTRATIO PACKET Follow The Path October 27-28, 2017 Proverbs 16:9

2 2017 Christian Leadership Conference Who: When: The Christian Leadership Conference is not just a conference for youth and teen workers; the CLC at MCA Camp Hanes is specifically designed to benefit all MCA staff and volunteers. (At the 2016 Conference delegates attended from several states and from every department within the MCA (i.e. Childcare, Teens, Membership, Health and Wellness, Administrators, Sports, and Executive Directors as well as Senior Management level executives.) October 27-28, 2017 Conference attendees are highly encouraged to stay the entire weekend! Where: CLC will be held at MCA Camp Hanes in Stokes County 20 miles north of Winston- Salem. For more information on the facility visit the camp website at Registration Fee: $25.00 per person and branch registration form due by October 20 th, Free Resources: Student s Life Application Bible, LT version. The C in the MCA Devotion Book CLC T-shirt Free Resources Contact Information: Registration Info.: Jen deridder jen.deridder@ymcanwnc.org

3 Purpose: To develop MCA staff (and volunteers) as Christian leaders through a Christ-centered conference that encourages personal and spiritual growth. Goals & Objectives: To give staff tools to promote a strong Christian emphasis in their home branch. To inspire staff and encourage them in their love for the Lord. To feed each participant s fire for the Lord through their weekend experience. To build a network (community) of Christian focused MCA staff members across the region. To offer intentional time where participants can experience God in nature Conference Highlights: Rags Counseling & Ceremony Sharing & Fellowship Keynote Speakers Praise and Worship Music

4 Packing List Pillow Sleeping Bag, blankets or sheets to fit a twin bed. Comfortable Clothes (for warm and cold weather) Raincoat, jacket Pajamas, socks, underwear Comfortable Walking Shoes, hiking boots Swim suit Towels & Washcloths Toiletries Snacks Bug Spray Shower shoes Medication Camera Flashlight & extra batteries MCA Rag (if you have one) Give Away T-shirts Business Cards Handouts for the Resource Table Umbrella / Rain Gear Musical Instruments: Guitars, etc. Camera Do not forget: MCA Rag (if you have one). Items for the Swap Shop What not to bring: Alcohol or drugs Knives or firearms Valuables Pets Candles Large Stereo Equipment MCA Camp Hanes is not responsible for lost or stolen items (Please do not bring large stereo equipment or at anything that might disturb the natural ambience of MCA Camp Hanes and the CLC

5 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Father and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:15

6 Rags and Leathers Program In 1914, Thomas Caldwell, boys' secretary of the Oakland, California MCA was searching for a method to deal with discipline problems at camp in a positive. At the time, the method used by many MCA camps was to present awards for participation in athletics and other activities. Caldwell considered this, but discarded the idea because a handicapped child would be unable to win such an award. Caldwell's aspiration evolved into the idea of rewarding positive character traits, such as good heath habits, promptness, cheerfulness, morals, trust and helpfulness. To symbolize these positive qualities, Caldwell bought some very simple blue kerchiefs which he called Rags. Their simplicity signified that, in and of themselves, the rags had no value--rather, they were just a symbol of positive qualities the person had demonstrated. During an evening campfire program, Caldwell called several of the boys forward. As he tied the Rag around each boy s neck, he explained to him, and the camp, the reason for receiving it. Thus a tradition was started. RAGGERS CREED I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer, I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend to all the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh, and love and lift. LEATHERS CREED I would strive to grow by keeping my body healthy and clean, by keeping my mind open and free, and by letting my spirit guide me. I would strive to do all three because each is equally a part of me. LEATHER CHALLEGES Triangle Growth in Body, Mind, and Spirit Square Growth in Body, Mind, Spirit, and Friendship Circle Expanding one s circle of concern. THE RAG CHALLEGES BLUE Loyalty To God, country, and one s best self and the Ragger s Creed. SILVER Dedication Acceptance of or rededication to the Christian way of life or spiritual growth.

7 2017 MCA Camp Hanes Christian Leadership Conference Registration Form MCA SPECIAL OTES MCA AME Street Address City, State, Zip Phone umber: Fax: GROUP LEADER ame Title Phone umber: Fax: ROSTER OF DELEGATES ame Sex T-Shirt Size Staying Overnight Age (ex. Teen/Adult) & Special otes Mail/ registration form and payment to: MCA of WC CLC Attention: Jen de Ridder 1225 Camp Hanes Road King, C Before 10/20/17 number of Delegates x 25=

8 Directions to MCA Camp Hanes Camp Hanes is located at the base of Sauratown Mountain, near King, orth Carolina, and 25 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, orth Carolina. Local Directions: 1. Take US 52 orth from Winston-Salem to the King/Tobaccoville Exit (#123). 2. Take a right towards King (Main St) and travel approx. 3 miles to Brown Road. (At this stage look for green information signs with MCA Camp Hanes written on them) 3. After 2.2 miles Brown Road will dead end into Chestnut Grove Road. 4. Turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road and travel.5 of a mile. 5. Turn left onto MCA Camp Road. Travel 3.7 miles and turn left onto Camp Hanes Road. Follow the road on into camp. From Wytheville, VA: 1. Take I-77 South to I-74/US 52 South to Winston Salem. 2. Take I-74 South/US 52 South to Exit Follow Local directions. From Raleigh/Greensboro: 1. Take I-40 West to Winston-Salem. 2. Take US 52 orth 3. Follow local directions From Durham: 1. Take I-85 South to I-40 West to Winston-Salem. 2. Take I-40 West to US 52 orth. 3. Follow local directions. From Charlotte: 1. Take I-85 orth to US 52 orth. 2. Follow local directions. From Statesville: 1. Take I-40 East to Winston-Salem 2. Take US 52 orth. 3. Follow local directions. Airports in the area: Greensboro - 55 miles from camp (1 hour 15 minutes) Charlotte miles from camp (2 hours 10 minutes) Raleigh miles from camp (2 hours 15 minutes)