Leadership eNewsletter
November 2008 Vol. 3, No. 10
 
Welcome!
The holidays are just around the corner! What a wonderful time to celebrate our blessings and encourage our club kids to do the same. In this eNewsletter we'll share some fun ways to organize special events in your clubs, give back to the community and encourage kids to return to club excited after the New Year. Pioneer Clubs makes a profound impact on the lives of our children. Adding a little extra to your meetings these months will be worth the effort!
Leadership Essentials
Just for Coordinators
Consider involving your club kids in a seasonal activity that reaches out to those in need.

Plan Now to Bring Your Kids Back to Club
Check out some clever ways to make a big splash in January and get your club kids back.
An Encouraging Word
from Judy Bryson, President of Pioneer Clubs®
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love that it emphasizes quality time with those we love without the stress of buying gifts or filling stockings. And yet, as we pause to count our blessings and give thanks with friends and family this season, some of the kids in our clubs and communities will have difficult holidays due to family struggles and financial challenges. Sharing God's love with these children and...

Games: Thanksgiving Fun
Turkey Chase
Choose a "farmer" and a "turkey." Other players stand side by side in three lines, holding hands. The farmer chases the turkey up and down and around the lines but not under or through joined hands. At your signal, players drop hands, turn to the right, and hold hands with the new players next to them. Give the signal often and unexpectedly. When the farmer tags the turkey (or after a certain time), choose a new farmer and turkey.

Thanksgiving Words
Write Happy Thanksgiving! on a chalk/dry erase board. Hand out paper and pencils. Divide players into teams. See how many words they can...

Service Project: Toy Drive
Is your club looking for a way to serve the community for the holidays? How about a toy drive? Your club members can donate new or gently used toys to give to families in need. This is a great opportunity for your church and community to get involved as well. Send out a news release to your local media detailing the dates and drop-off spot for the toys.

We'd love to hear about your toy drive! Email us to share your news.

Check out some helpful tips on using news releases.
 
Attention Wisconsin Clubs!
Patty Ulrich of Christian Family Radio wants your club event information! If you are in the Appleton, Wisconsin area, please submit your event information to Patty at pulrich@ChristianFamilyRadio.net, and Patty will share it with her listeners on "Kids Korner Central."
 
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