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| August 2006 Vol. 1, No. 1 |
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Welcome!  
Summer is coming to a close, and yet I’m excited
because, within a month or so, I’ll be back with the
kids in my Trailblazer Club, having fun and exploring
God’s Word.
As a leader, I know the groundwork done in August is critical to a successful club year. It’s time to confirm new volunteers and welcome returning ones. It’s a time of planning and training. I can’t stress enough the value of training—for new leaders and seasoned pros: to learn new skills (that make leading a greater joy) plus hone your current skills. Go to Leader Training Updates at www.pioneerclubs.org for an array of training options. As your Pioneer Clubs leadership team takes shape, remember that God is the builder. I’m confident he has great things planned for your Pioneer Clubs program this fall! Let me know how things are going. I'd love to hear about your club. Blessings!  Judy Bryson President, Pioneer Clubs It Worked at Our Club In this regular feature of our new eNewsletter, we
plan to highlight the best ideas from coordinators and
leaders. If you have an idea that you’d like to share,
please send your tip to Louise Ferrebee at
lferrebee@pioneerclubs.org. Topics of the most
interest include:
What's Up at Club? 
A picture
is worth a thousand words, so show us those zany
ideas that generated smiles, what you did for fall
club
kickoff, or how you celebrated Pioneer Clubs
Sunday ... the list is endless because we know your
creativity is endless when it comes to club. Send us
your stories and digital photos
(lferrebee@pioneerclubs.org). Featured this month are Skippers (ages 2-3) at Bloomington Bible Church in Bloomington, Illinois. Every month this club holds a different special night for fun. In this case, it was “mismatched shoe night” which the youngest to the oldest thoroughly enjoyed. For more pictures of what’s going on at club, click here. Six Super Recruiting Ideas Every program needs leaders and volunteers to run it
and while finding these people is a challenge,
successful recruitment starts with the right attitude.
You’re helping people find a place in their church
where they can serve the Lord. Now that’s an
exciting endeavor!
Get-Acquainted Games Favorites
Choose a question, and have players answer it when
their name is called. Ideas: What’s your favorite food
(animal, subject in school, summer activity, vacation
spot, etc.)? Those not wanting to share may
say “here” when their name is called. Give them
another chance to respond at the end. Variation: Call
player’ names and have them respond by telling the
best or worst thing that happened to them in the
past week. Clever Ways to Get Supplies Clubs run on supplies—everything from glue to paper
bags. We polled the Pioneer Clubs staff for innovative
and economical ways to get supplies. With a little
creativity, your supply closet can be readily stocked
and set to go for the new club year.
Hold a Shower In the weekly church bulletin, list items that church members can buy and donate—markers, scissors, glue and so on. Place a box in a prominent location for shower gift drop-off. News from Pioneer Clubs Headquarters Mark your calendar for these upcoming Pioneer
Clubs events:
Autumn Kids for Kids Hike October 14, 2006 Pioneer Clubs Sunday February 11, 2007 Spring Kids for Kids Hike April 21, 2007 Remember, while Pioneer Clubs has scheduled dates, your church is welcome to celebrate these events as best fits your own calendar. For more information on the Kids for Kids Hike and Pioneer Clubs Sunday, visit our website or call 800-694-2582 and ask for the development department. |
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