1. Club Organization Objective To introduce the basic procedures and policies relevant to the establishment and maintenance of the AY Program.

2. Structure of World SDA Church General Conference Other 12 Divisions North American Division Other 8 Union Conferences Pacific Union Conference Other 6 Local Conferences So. Calif. Conference Other So. Calif. Churches R. H. SDA Church

3. Adventist Youth Leaders General Conference Baraka Muganda Youth Director Jonatan Tejel Pathfinder Director

4. Adventist Youth Leaders North American Division James Black Youth Director Al Williamson Southern Union Youth Director Terry Dodge Path / Adv Director Norm Middag Resource Specialist Brad Forbes Advent Source No Other Union Youth Director

5. Adventist Youth Leaders So. Calif. Conference Bob Wong Youth Director

6. Starting 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

7. Starting a Club, cont. Build the Program Orientation Home Visitation Program Induction Ceremony Build Community & Church Interest

8. Pathfinder Club Membership Grades 5 – 10 Only Agree to Participate in All Activities Faithful On-time Attendance Full Parental Support Pay All Fees On-time

9. Pathfinder Club Membership, 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

10. Adventurer Club Members Can: Learn Christian Values Experience Joy of Doing Things Well Learn Good Sportsmanship Discover & Use God-given Abilities

11. Adventurer Club 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

12. Adventurer Club Membership Grades 1 – 4 Only Agree to Participate in All Activities Faithful On-time Attendance Full Parental Support Pay All Fees On-time

13. Adventurer Club Membership, 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

14. Discovery Club Membership 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.

15. Club 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:

16. Club 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 Not be Worn:

17. Club Finances Club Dues Church Subsidy Pathfinder Sabbath Offering Sponsorships by Church & Community People Special Fund-raising Projects Sources of Income:

18. Reports to Conference 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:

19. Reports to Conference, cont. Well Organized Program Special Scheduled Activities Accurate Record of Spiritual Work Staff Development Reports In on Time (by 5 th of Month) Points Given to Club for:

20. Insurance Premises Equipment Supervision Types of Activity Operate an Injury-Free Program Consideration Must be Given to:

21. Club Handbook Each Club Should Produce One A lot of problems can be avoided if the membership is informed of their rights and responsibilities.