BLAZE Minutes

Aug 24, 2008

•  Opened in prayer at 4:08pm      
• Attendees: Cathy Rogers, John, Rachel & Jackson Stanley, John Forbus, Jay Johnston, Gail, Carly, Chase & Gary Darden, Lynn, Clarence and Caitlyn Elliott, Devin & Jesi Sloan, Jessica & Cheryl Judd, Elizabeth, Steve and Kim Kailey, Ross & David Corliss, Sarah Anderson, Colleen Hale, Curtis & Harry Anderson,  

Introduced Sherpas & Sirdar

Adult Volunteers needed.  Discussed importance of roles and descriptions for Fundraising Coord. & Events Coord.  Fundraising is done to decrease cost to parents for mission trips, and to fund outreach programs/events.  Events Coordinator contacts other parents or does research for Lock Ins, Youth Madness Week, Christmas Party and other events decided upon.

Snack Supper Sign up distributed.  Confirmation Parent to contact to set date.   10 parents volunteered to provide snack supper for youth & Confirmation.

Proposed Calendar for 2008/2009 reviewed.  Food Share, SMU Football game highlighted and teens excited.  YLW date discussed.   Calendar appeared at first sight to be in agreement for the coming school year.

New T-Shirts, ordered from same person who provides t-shirts for Children’s Ministry and the earlier Youth w/Cross t-shirt.    Hanes or Gildan brand, cost at or below $10 with two color instead of 3 color and no sleeve print.  36 order minimum for discount.  Color to be decided by youth during Base Camp (Color voted on per Base Camp Election was Sapphire blue with white writing.  Positive response from parents & youth regarding the t-shirts.

80/80 Club – Description of  club.  Total points needed for 100% is 76.  61 points = 80%.  This year there are 7 additional points required to meet for Blaze Meeting to encourage attendance.

Reviewed New opportunities this year at “The Mountain”

-          Big Wall Point Group, Gary Darden Sherpa (additional Sherpa tba)

-          Steep Incline Point Group, Jay Johnston, Sherpa

-          College Age Singles Point Group, John Forbus, Sherpa

Future Blaze Meeting day/time.  Calendar had date marked for 2^nd Sunday throughout the year due to beginning date of Sirdar/Director.  Decision was to keep as 2^nd Sunday, review for discussion in Sep Blaze meeting.  Next Blaze Meeting Sunday, Sept 14 at 4pm

Meeting dismissed at 5pm in prayer led by Colleen Hale.