Michael Ankenmann and Derrick Mueller
New Partnership with Staples
for CCI/Members
As part of adding extra value to your CCI membership, we are proud to announce the Staples preferred customer program. The program offers a dedicated account manager, ultra-low pricing, fantastic selection of business products, online flexibility, free next-day delivery for eligible camps and pickup exchanges and returns. This is another way of saving costs on a wide range of products. To become part of the Staples preferred program or for more information you just need to contact our designated account manager Nathan Collins. This offer is only applicable for CCI/Canada member camps and businesses.
Nathan Collins -Senior Account Manager Staples Preferred Customer Program | Bureau en Gros Privilège
Phone: (866) 400-8917 option 2 ext 7520 Fax: (866) 556-9857
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Staff training at Camp Mini Yo We, ON
CLASSIFIEDS
Follow the link below to check out the details on all the positions listed below
Bird River Bible Camp, MB, is looking to fill the following year round positions:
- Head Cook - Head of Maintenance
- Office Manager
Malagash Bible Camp, NS
Summer Opportunities available:
- Staff Coordinator
- Cabin Leaders
- Waterfront Instructors/Lifeguards
Camp Crossroads, ON
Summer Opportunities available:
- SALT staff
- Bridge staff
Muskoka Woods, ON
Outdoor Recreation Facilitator
Red Rock Bible Camp, MB
Two staff positions available:
- Ass't Food Services Manager
- Ass't Maintenance Manager
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Circle Square Gathering in Brantford
Calender
Let us know what 's
happening in your Region!
Jan 24, 25 Derrick at Camp Days at Briercrest Bible College
For More Information
Jan 27 Derrick Speaker for Camp Days Chapel at Bethany College
More about Bethany
Jan. 26
"Safe Social Networking at Camp"
Nancy Turley from the Salvation Army and Brendan Peat are the speakers. At Emmanual Baptist, $10.00
Jan 28-30
OCA Annual Conference Ontario
Ontario Camps Website
Feb 1-4
BC Camp Conference at Stillwood
For more Information see brochure
Feb 22-24
CCI Regional Event for Alberta-BC/Territories
At Camp Nakamun
Speaker-Michael Voll
Theme: Making Time
Contact Sharon Fraess
Feb. 23
" Safe preventive health practice at camp."
Tia Pearce from Tawingo is the presenter at Circle Square Ranch, Brantford (On) $10.00 for lunch
Circle Square Website
Feb 26-28
Derrick Teaching at the Slavic Baptist Camp Conference in California.
Feb 28
Last Day for National Conference Early Bird Registration.
Contact Bev at boffner@cci-canada.org
March 1-3 Board meetings
Camp Crossroads Ontario
Mar 18,19
CCI Sask Regional Event
At Dallas Valley Camp
Speaker- Derrick Mueller
Contact Mark Wurtz-info@yfbc.ca
Mar 22-23
CCI Manitoba/NWT Regional event
At Winkler Bible Camp
Speaker- Derrick Mueller
Theme-Better Together
Contact: dale@winklerbiblecamp.com
April 12, 13
Ontario Regional Event- Camp Tour followed by Annual Banquet at Teen Ranch, Caledon. Teen Ranch Tour: 3:00 -- 5:00 p.m., Banquet at 5:30. Speaker: Derrick Mueller
Teen Ranch Website
April 21-27
CCI International Summit Panama
CCI Worldwide Website
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Charitable Receipts for Dinner and Banquets -Correction
In talking with representatives from CCCC we found that the information referenced in our last Equipper is no longer valid and is out dated. Due to new regulations on split receipting there are new guidelines for charitable receipts for Dinner and Banquets. See documents below for more info. We are sorry for the misinformation.
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Inspiration
"A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner"
"A complacent Christian is a contradiction in terms."
'You can only bring a person as far as you have come."
"The person caught up in this world is not ready for the next one"
"Our God is in the habit of making dry bones live."
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Happy New Years!
A new year can be a new beginning. It can be a genesis of new initiatives, strategies and goals. It is often when I begin all over to read through scripture. It struck me this year how relevant it was to begin reading Genesis, a new beginning for Man at the beginning of a new year. Genesis traces the inception of the universe, man woman, marriage, worship, sin judgment, civilization, and redemption. It gives us a wide-angle view of God's dealings with mankind. It reveals the hand of God at work. As we embrace the calling and mission God has given each one of us, may we continue to seek God's perspective, strength and wisdom in all we do. May we continue to begin each day in his word.
I would encourage you to share/forward this news letter with other and have them subscribe to it. Maybe we can help other camps and those interested in camp ministry have a new beginning also.
Blessings!
Derrick Mueller
National Director CCI/Canada
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Early Bird Special!
Register before March 31, 2010 and pay just $500.00 A 10%+ savings from the 2008 Early Bird price!!!
Full-Time Conference Fee
The fee includes all conference programming, beginning Sunday evening (Nov. 21), plus Conference Meal plan. Conference programme includes all General Sessions, Learning Labs, evening programming, receptions, access to teaching professionals, and contest eligibility. Meal Plan includes Sunday evening snack, Monday breakfast and dinner, Tuesday breakfast and dinner, and Wednesday breakfast, plus snacks and coffee breaks.
June 15, 2010 $599
September 30, 2010 $650
Oct 1 - Conference $699
SPECIAL SPOUSE RATE!
Bring your spouse and pay just $299.00 extra for the whole conference (offer good only if accompanied by FT registrant). This spouse rate includes all programming included with the FT Conference rate, as well as the conference meal plan. N.B. This offer is extended to spouses not employed by the camp ministry.
HOTEL COSTS
The Tradewinds is a AAA 4-star beach resort, on 20 acres of beautiful white sand, along the Gulf of Mexico, a short 30-minutes from Tampa International Airport. Rooms have full amenities, incl. free wireless internet access. Prices stated below are for the premium rooms. There are other room options available at discounted conference rates: one and two-bedroom suites, king rooms, beachfront rooms.
QUAD (4/room) $120.96 pp TRIPLE (3/room) $144.48 pp DOUBLE (2/room) $191.52 pp SINGLE $383.04 pp
Book your rooms directly with the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort. Go to http://www.tradewindsresort.com to check out everything Tradewinds has to offer.
Note: hotel prices are in USD and subject to current exchange rates.Accommodation costs (3 nights, 4 days).
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Protect your campers with proper employment and
volunteer screening
Did you know 12% of Canadians have a criminal record?
Past behaviour is often the most accurate predictor of future behaviour. On average, 20% of candidates are red-flagged during the screening process. A strong screening policy for employees and volunteers will reduce turnover costs, and prevent the hiring of an unsuitable candidate. CCI/Canada has a discount rate with BackCheck, which provides access to screening services, including: Name Based Criminal Record Verifications - conducted by Canadian Police and based on the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) with results delivered next business day. eReference Checks - deliver high-quality, detailed online reports illustrating applicants' character and personality traits in an unbiased manner. Driver Abstracts - results include verification of name, date of birth, gender, status of license and any convictions, suspensions, and prohibitions.
More about Backcheck.
Criminal Records Directory This is another web service that I found that gives you access to unlimited criminal record searches, unlimited access to a multitude of databases and premium database support for a fee of $29.95 a year or $39.95 for a lifetime access.
Understanding Police Record Checks
The brochure from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police gives insights on what a records check is and why it can be useful.
BCS investigationThis is another agency that offers employment checks out of Quebec. There prices vary depending on what you require. They have a range of products in pre-employment investigation.
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New Partnership The
CCI/Canada is proud to announce its partnership with Home Depot Canada
as part of its goal to add value for our members. The partnership allows us to
have preferred pricing and possible rebates to the association. If you are
doing any building this summer this could amount to significant savings. The new arrangement allows CCI to do the
following: -
Special pricing on collective purchases
Group buying power Discounts and special savings Rebates to the association
Revenue to
stabilize membership fee increases Unlimited
registration of cards to individual camps As program
grows possible rebates to offset membership fees
Our designated
account representative is - Trevor Morely,
Manager of Commercial and Government Services for The Home Depot, Canada. He
will help you set up your account and explain any details you need to know (Tel
250-713-6868).
The
Home Depot offers thousands of quality products and services all at everyday
low prices and backed by the 10% price guarantee. Find a lower price on an
identical in-stock item and The Home Depot will match the price and beat it by
10 % (excluding taxes)!
There
are no costs or fees to participate in this program. The more camps involved
the more benefits to all in the association. For further details on the
offering, Sharon Fraess a board
member with CCI, from Birch Bay Ranch, AB will be available to help you through
the process. Once a camp is registered, the new program requires that you
register your credit and debit cards with Home Depot so they can track your
purchases for our association rebate. We have one account called CCI/Canada
which any member can access once registered.
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Resources and Links
Summer Camp Handbook
The Summer Camp Handbook has been the premier preparatory resource for new camper families since its debut in 2000. It is free online resource with lots of great stuff check it out.
Free Audio Leadership Book
You
can go and download a free copy of the leadership book called "The
Amaryllis Way- Growing Leaders who Grow Leaders". The book uses the
growing and plant motif to give insights on how to manage people with
care. Click title to download. The youtube site as a a brief promo on
the material.
Ontario Power Savings Program- Save up to $1,000
The Power Savings Blitz program offers up to $1,000 in FREE energy efficient retrofits for the small commercial sector.
Vignette on Camp Evergreen
Introducing Courtney Armstrong, program Director for Camp Evergreen.
Vignette on Birch Bay Ranch Alberta
If
you are interesting in zip lines, rope courses, horseback riding and
climbing walls then Birch Bay Camp may be a resource to you.
Facebook CCI/Canada
Our
new Face book site is designed to be CCI in real time. It contains up
to date information. It is filled with links, leadership insights,
video clips and camp insights. Become a fan and suggest others to be a
part also. The goal is to make this a live up to date interaction and
fellowship for camp staff and directors.
Youtube CCI
Check
out our Youtube video site. The site includes vignettes of various
camps across Canada, video blogs, and CCI promo materials.
Backcheck-Staff Screening
Criminal check and staff and volunteer screening service.
Vignette on Camp Chestermere, Alberta
Camp Chestermere is unique in that it is a camp surrounded by housing
developments. Meet Frank Littel Director and hear about there day camps
and leadership programs.
Canadian Council of Christian Charities
The
Canadian Council of Christian Charities is a
member-based association of over 3,000 Canadian faith-based registered
charities.They it easier for you to focus on your mission by providing
specialized help for your support and leadership functions. You cna
purchase several materials online.
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