KEEPTHE
MORNING
WATCH

Ohio Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy

April 29 – May 1, 2011
Information Packet

Keep the Morning Watch
Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy
April 29 - May 1, 2011

Information Sheet
THEME:The theme for the 2011 Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair is Keep theMorning Watch. The theme Keep the Morning Watch continues theunderstanding of the parts of the Pathfinder Law, which has the sole purposeof helping our Pathfinders grow closer to their fellow men and women and totheir Creator. Abiding by I will ‘Keep the Morning Watch’, with the meaning‘I will have prayer and personal bible study each day’, has a day-to-day affecton the lives of our Pathfinders. The focus of the Pathfinder Fair will be Bible
Study.
WHEN:
The Fair will begin Friday evening, April 29, with registration starting at 4:00
PM, and will conclude on Sunday, May 1, at 3:30 PM. Friday and Saturday
participation is optional with points given for Sunday only.
WHERE:
Mount Vernon Academy, 525 Wooster Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.
A layout map of the campus is included, showing the locations of facilities
and where activities and events will happen.
FACILITIES:Camping is available in the camping area below the Academy Gym for Friday
and/or Saturday night. If clubs are not able to camp outside, clubs may sleepon the floor in the gym Friday and/or Saturday night. Please remember tomark on the pre-registration form which nights your club will be camping or
staying overnight in the Academy Gym. See arrival procedures for more
information.
COST:$7.50 per Pathfinder and staff member. Fee includes registration, a patch, anda pin. Visitors are free unless they would like to purchase a patch or pin.
Extra patches or pins can be purchased depending on availability.
INSURANCE:
Insurance for all vehicles and drivers are to be current and in harmony withconference and church policy whether provided through the Ohio Conferenceby the General Conference or through the local church. Additional
information is available through the conference office.

2011 Fair Information (Continued, Page 2)
MEDICAL RELEASES:
For anyone under 18 years of age, every club must have medical treatment
consent forms signed by parents or guardians. These medical releases mustbe current and in the possession of a responsible staff member.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Weekend Speaker: Pastor Steve Carlson.
Pastor Carlson is the new Director of Youth Ministry for the Ohio
Conference. He and his wife Daisy join us from California, where Steve was a
pastor for teens and young adults at The Place, a church in the Southern
California Conference. Raised in Lodi, California, Pastor Steve loves to golf,
surf, travel, and be bald. He and Daisy have two boys - Ian and Gavin.
Weekend Music Leaders: Columbus Eastwood Pathfinder Club.
Columbus Eastwood Pathfinders are directed by Malcolm Thomas.
REGISTRATION:
The pre-registration form needs to be filled out and mailed to the Ohio
Conference by April 22 for awarding of 20 points.
The on-site registration forms need to be turned in at registration upon the
club’s arrival for awarding of 20 points for a completely filled out form.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
On-site registration for the Fair begins at 4:00 PM on Friday and will continue
through Sunday morning.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY PARTICIPATION BY THE CLUBS IS
NOT REQUIRED FOR POINTS. POINTS WILL BE AWARDED FOR
ACTIVITES ON SUNDAY ONLY.
Since many clubs participate most of the weekend, programs and some fun
events are planned for the Pathfinders on Friday evening and Saturday. If aclub is unable to camp and still wants to participate in the Friday and/or
Saturday evening activities, clubs may sleep on the floor in the gym for
Friday and/or Saturday night (although good sleep is not guaranteed). For
clubs participating only on Sunday, they will need to register on Sunday
morning by 9:00 AM, before the start of the Opening Exercises at 9:00 AM.
CAMPING/SLEEPING PROCEDURES:
Clubs may camp Friday and/or Saturday night at Mt. Vernon Academy in thecamping areas. Clubs will camp in the designated camping areas below thegym and clubs will select their club’s camping area upon arrival. Restrooms
with showers are provided in the Gym locker rooms

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DEPARTURE PROCEDURES:
Departure will take place after the awards ceremony Sunday afternoon. Eachclub should make sure the area where they camped is clean of all litter andtrash. All trash must be deposited in the proper trash containers. All areasused for fire pits must be cleaned up and the sod replaced. Each club will be
asked at registration to sign up to assist in cleanup of part of the facilities.
Cleanup should occur at 3:30 PM Sunday, following the Awards Ceremony.
ACTIVITIES:
Activities planned for the weekend include vespers, worship service, Sabbath
afternoon activities, volleyball, basketball, and other miscellaneous fun games.
Sunday activities will include both individual and club events. A small
number of the events will require some preparation prior to the fair. The
events requiring prior preparation and practice include drilling/marching, naildriving, Indian drag race and fire building & cookery. The latter two eventsare designed to help Pathfinders develop their lashing and firebuilding/cooking skills.
Please Note: All clubs are asked to assist with or operate an activity. They
should select an activity on their on-site registration form and provide thelast name of the individual to lead out or assist with the event. Larger
clubs are asked to assist in multiple activities. Those ‘Leading’ and‘Assisting Sit-up’ for the event should be at the Conference Pathfinder
trailer at 8:00 AM to help with the sitting-up of the event and those‘Leading’ and ‘Assisting Operation’ for the event should be at the event
location at 10:30 AM, prior to the scheduled event start time. They will
also be asked to return the event materials to the Conference Pathfinder
trailer following the close of the event. Any point sheets should be turnedin to registration, Betsy Colon, after the event is completed.
HONORS:
A limited number of honors will be taught Sabbath afternoon and will beannounced prior to or at the Fair.
HONORS AND CRAFTS DISPLAY:
Clubs will be able to display work from honors or crafts taught and/or
activities they participated in during the past year. Clubs will need to supply
all equipment and tables for their display. Access to a power source, if
needed, will be made available.
CLUB FOOD BOOTHS:
Sponsoring a food booth at the Fair is a great way to raise money for yourclub treasury. Clubs will be able to have Food Booths for Sunday lunchtime.
Please fill in the pre-registration form if you are planning to sell food. You
may sell whatever acceptable food you chose (drinks with caffeine areunacceptable) you would like. Each club that decides to run a food booth willneed to supply their own tables, posters for advertising and utensils (plastic
forks, paper plates, etc.) necessary to eat the food sold at their booth. Clubs
who require electricity at their food booth will need to provide their own
extension cords.

Keep the Morning Watch
Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy
April 29 - May 1, 2011

Schedule
FRIDAY, April 29
4:00-10:00 PM
4:00-9:00 PM
9:00-10:00 PM

10:00-11:00 PM
11:00 PM

Registration – Betsy ColonClub Campsite Setup Time
Vespers & Campfire- Music by Columbus Eastwood- Message by Steve Carlson
Club Time
Lights Out/All Quiet

Gym - Headquarters
MVA Camping Area
MVA Camping Area

MVA Camping Area

SATURDAY, MAY 1
8:00-10:00 AM
9:00 AM -8:30 PM
10:00 -10:30 AM
10:45 AM - Noon

Noon-2:00 PM
2:00-2:30 PM
2:30-5:00 PM

4:00-5:00 PM
5:00-7:00 PM
7:00-8:00 PM

8:00-8:30 PM
8:30-10:30 PM

11:00 PM

Rise/Breakfast/Cleanup/Club Time
Registration – Betsy ColonCampsite Visit by Pastor Carlson
Worship- Music by Carlson & Columbus Eastwood- Message by Steve Carlson
Lunch
Director’s Meeting
Afternoon Sabbath Events-Outdoor/Nature Event-Honors
Ohio Pathfinder Web Site Training
Supper
Vespers- Music by Columbus Eastwood- Message by Steve Carlson
Break
Evening Pathfinder Activities- Basketball Tournament- Volleyball Tournament- More Fun for All
Lights Out/All Quiet

MVA Camping Area & Gym
Gym - Headquarters
MVA Camping Area
Gym – Assembly Area

Gym - Headquarters
Gym & MVA Grounds

Gym – Assembly Area
Gym – Assembly Area

Gym

SUNDAY, MAY 1
7:00-9:00 AM
8:00-9:00 AM
8:30-9:00 AM
9:00-10:15 AM
10:15-10:30 AM
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
12:30-3:00 PM
3:00-3:30 PM

Rise/Breakfast/Cleanup/Club Time
Registration
Directors’ Meeting
Opening Exercises, Parade& Drilling Demonstration
Break—Change Out of Dress Uniforms
Individual Events
Lunch/Food Booths OpenClub Events
Closing/Awards Ceremony

3:30 PM

Clean Up and GO HOME!!

MVA Camping Area & Gym
Gym – Headquarters
Gym – Headquarters
Gym Parking Lot

MVA Grounds
Gym Parking Lot
MVA Grounds
Gym – Assembly Area

Keep the Morning Watch
Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy
April 29 - May 1, 2011
SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTSWE WILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN ALL ACTIVITIES!!

SATURDAY MORNING EVENTSEVENT: Opening Exercises
OPERATOR: Conference Pathfinder Leadership
DESCRIPTION: Campsite Inspection, Pathfinder Inspection & Meet Your New Director
Forms for activities attached

SATURDAY AFTERNOON EVENTSEVENT: Nature Event To Be Announced
OPERATOR: David Kessler & Leslie Franke
DESCRIPTION: Event Sheet to be supplied at Fair.
EVENT: Honors To Be Announced
OPERATOR: Betsy Colon & Jennifer Pomales
DESCRIPTION: Event Sheet to be supplied at Fair.
EVENT: Ohio Pathfinder Web Site Training
OPERATOR: Leslie J. Franke
DESCRIPTION: Training on Ohio Pathfinders’ Website http://ohiopathfinders.org.
Ohio Pathfinders Website has been updated and includes many new features,some which can be used by the local clubs. The training will be provided on thesite’s functionality and how your local club can use the site. Club leaders and any
one that may make use of the site is invited to attend to see its features and learn
how to use them.
See Copy of the Home Page attached.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS (Continued, Page 2)

Ohio Conference Pathfinders’ Website ohiopathfinders.org

SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS (Continued, Page 3)
SATURDAY EVENING EVENTSEVENT: Junior Pathfinder Basketball Tournament
OPERATOR: Steve Carlson & Si Still
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet.
Please Note: Junior Pathfinders are aged 10-12
All clubs must pre-register with on-site registration prior to Saturday vespers.
EVENT: Teen Pathfinder Basketball Tournament
OPERATOR: Leslie J. Franke & David Kessler
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet
Please Note: Teen Pathfinders are aged 13-15
All clubs must pre-register with on-site registration prior to Saturday vespers
EVENT: Junior & Teen Pathfinder Volleyball Tournament
OPERATOR: Jennifer Pomales, Si Still, David Kessler & Leslie J Franke
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet.
Please Note: Junior & Teen Pathfinders aged 10-15
All clubs must pre-register with on-site registration prior to Saturday vespers.
EVENT: More Fun for All
OPERATOR: Steve Carlson & Betsy ColonDESCRIPTION: Games for all during Volleyball Tournament

SUNDAY EVENTSOPENING EXERCISES
Program Order
Fall In by Clubs
Pledge of Allegiance
Pathfinder Pledge & Law
Pathfinder Song
Opening Prayer
Welcome: Steve Carlson
Presentation of the Clubs
Drilling Demonstration EventSATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS (Continued, Page 4)
SUNDAY EVENTS (Continued)
EVENT: Drilling & Marching Demonstration
OPERATOR: Jennifer Kessler
DESCRIPTION: The event will be reviewed and scored by a team of judges with thescoring sheets given to the clubs following the Fair for their reference. An information
sheet on the Drilling Demonstration and an Ohio Pathfinder Drill & Marching Score
Sheet are provided in this packet. Also, some Drilling & Marching information isprovided in the packet.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
These events will require little or no advance preparation.
All individual events will be operating at the same time and Pathfinders will be able toselect those that they want to participate in. The individual events will operate throughlunch. The Pathfinders will need to plan their participation in these events to allow fortime for lunch while the individual events are operating.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:•

Obstacle Race (Operator – TBD)•

Horse Shoe Toss (Operator – TBD)•

Balloon Launch (Operator – TBD)•

Paper Toss & Bell Ring (Operator – TBD)•

Three Stilted Race (Operator – TBD)•

Fire Brigade Race (Operator – TBD)

Scoring:

60 total points possible for individual events
10 points possible for each event
10 points for 1st place
9 points for 2nd place
8 points for 3rd place
7 points for club participation

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SUNDAY EVENTS (Cont.)
CLUB EVENTS
Note: The club events will be operated individually with all club teams participating at
the same time with any non-participating Pathfinders from clubs watching and cheering
their teams on. The events will follow each other sequentially as follows:
1) Indian Drag Race
2) Nail Driving
3) Fire Building & Cookery
4) Power Build
5) Feed The Baby
EVENT: Indian Drag Race
OPERATOR: Steve Carlson, David Kessler, Jennifer Pomales & Leslie Franke
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet
Pathfinders will construct an Indian-type travois and drag a team member on said travois
to the finish line. An information sheet on the Indian Drag Race is included in thispacket. This event is open to all Pathfinders whose clubs provide the required materials
for them to participate. Pathfinder clubs must provide qty. 3 of 2”x2”x8’ pine boards(untreated) for each team of 7 Pathfinders from their club. Note: The 2”x2” boards will
also be used in the fire building event as firewood to be cut up to build the fire.
EVENT: Nail Driving
OPERATOR: Steve Carlson, David Kessler, Jennifer Pomales & Leslie Franke
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet
Pathfinders will be driving 10 nails into a log for speed. The event will operate withwinners of heats participating in the finals.
This event is open to one Pathfinder participating for every 5 club members.
Note: Each club must supply hammers (16 oz. Claw) and safety glasses for each of thePathfinders participating at any one time. Safety glasses must be worn in order to participate inthis event. If a Pathfinder does not have safety glasses on, they will not be allowed to participate.
Also, a Pathfinder will be disqualified if safety glasses are removed during the event.
(Remember to always wear safety glasses, including when practicing for the event at yourlocal club)SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENTS (Continued, Page 6)
SUNDAY EVENTS (Cont.)
CLUB EVENTS (Cont.)
EVENT: Fire Building & Cookery
OPERATOR: Steve Carlson, David Kessler, Jennifer Pomales & Leslie Franke
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet
Pathfinders will cut firewood from the boards used in the Indian Drag Race, makekindling, assemble and light a fire with the goals of burning through a string hanging
above the fire and cooking a delicious, or at least edible, pancake for their Pathfinder
Club Director or Counselor. An information sheet on Fire Building is included in thispacket. This event is open to all Pathfinders whose clubs provide the required materials
for them to participate. Pathfinder clubs must provide one hatchet, knives (in sheaths), a
skillet, pancake mix, cooking oil, and a spatula for each team of up to 5 Pathfinders fromtheir club

EVENT: Power Build
OPERATOR: Steve Carlson, David Kessler, Jennifer Pomales & Leslie Franke
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet
The objective is for each team to build/construct something that represents the Fair
Theme ‘Keep The Morning Watch’ with emphasis on ‘Bible Study’, using theircreative skills.
This event is open to one team of six Pathfinders for each twelve Pathfinders in their
club.
EVENT: Feed The Baby
OPERATOR: Steve Carlson, David Kessler, Jennifer Pomales & Leslie Franke
DESCRIPTION: See attached Event Sheet
The operation of this event will be announced at the time scheduled for the event.

Scoring:

120 total points possible for Club team events
10, 20 or 30 points possible for each event as noted in event sheets
Points vary for 1st place as noted in event sheets
Points vary for 2nd place as noted in event sheets
Points vary for 3rd place as noted in event sheets
Points vary for club participation as noted in event sheets

OHIO PATHFINDER FAIR 2011 CAMP LAYOUT

Junior Pathfinders Basketball Tournament

Description:

Full-court single-elimination basketball tournament

Equipment:

Equipment furnished by Conference
1. Basketball Court
2. Basketball
3. Stop Watch
4. Two Referees

Participants:

Teams of four (4) Junior Pathfinders (ages 10-12) from clubs
Clubs may combine to form a teamProcedure:Full-court basketball tournament
2 Teams play at a time
Timed 6 minute games or first team with 5 baskets
No time outs & no foul shots

Notes:

Any team not present at the scheduled start of their game will receive an
automatic forfeit.

Scoring:

Winner of each game is either the first team to score 5 baskets or theteam ahead after 6 minutes.
If tied at the end of 6 minutes, sudden death play from a jump ball will
determine winner.
Winner advances to the next round in the tournament.
Single-elimination tournament to determine final winner.

Teen Pathfinders Basketball Tournament

Description:

Full-court single-elimination basketball tournament

Equipment:

Equipment furnished by Conference
1. Basketball Court
2. Basketball
3. Stop Watch
4. Two Referees

Participants:

Teams of four (4) Teen Pathfinders (ages 13-15) from clubs
Clubs may combine to form a teamProcedure:Full-court basketball tournament
2 Teams play at a time
Timed 6 minute games or first team with 5 baskets
No time outs & no foul shots

Notes:

Any team not present at the scheduled start of their game will receive an
automatic forfeit.

Scoring:

Winner of each game is either the first team to score 5 baskets or theteam ahead after 6 minutes.
If tied at the end of 6 minutes, sudden death play from a jump ball will
determine winner.
Winner advances to the next round in the tournament.
Single-elimination tournament to determine final winner.

Volleyball Tournament

Description:

Single-elimination volleyball tournament

Equipment:

Equipment furnished by Conference
1. Volleyball Court
2. Volleyball
3. Two Judges

Participants:

Teams of six (6) Pathfinders from clubs
Clubs may combine to form a teamProcedure:

2 Teams play at a time
Timed 5 minute games

Notes:

Any team not present at the scheduled start of their game will receive an
automatic forfeit.

Scoring:

Winner is the team with most points after 5 minutes.
A tie at the end of 5 minutes will be decided by sudden death play fromteam who served last.
Winner advances to the next round in the tournament.
Single-elimination tournament to determine final winner.

Drilling Demonstration
Description:

A Club’s demonstration of drilling skills. Drill demonstration will be scored in two
parts: regular/mandatory marches and fancy marches.

Equipment:

Clubs must furnish their own drill master.

Participants:

The whole club may be used or a selected drill team. Size of drill team will depend on
size of club and number of Pathfinders from club participating, with a preferred
minimum of six (two columns of three). Larger clubs may have multiple drill teams.
Participants should be in the full Class A uniform.

Procedure:

Drill Team will begin from the starting line in front of the judges’ stand with the firstcommand, be presented to the judges, and then begin demonstration. All commands
must be executed in the order shown.
The first part of the demonstration will be the following mandatory drills of “In-Place”
commands, which should take a maximum of 1 minute. Additional “Attention”
commands may be necessary.
1. Fall in
2. Attention
3. Dress Right Dress
4. Ready Front
5. Cover6. Present Arms

7. Order Arms
8. Right Face
9. Left Face
10. About Face
11. At Ease
12. Parade Rest

The second part of the demonstration will be mandatory drills of the following“Moving” commands. The “Eyes Right” command must be done while the Drill Teamis passing the judges’ stand.
1. Forward March
2. Left Flank March
3. Column Left
4. Eyes Right

5. Ready Front
6. Rear March
7. Right Flank March
8. Column Right

Following this, the Drill Team will proceed to the “Fancy” Commands developed by
the Club, which should take the remaining time up to a maximum of three minutes.
Once finished, the Drill Master will “Halt” the Drill Team and Dismiss them.

Notes:

Each club will put together its own program for the fancy drill, but should keep it
operable within a 30’ X 60’ rectangular area.

Scoring:

This is a scoring event. The event will be scored per the scoring sheets attached, withthe scoring sheets given to the clubs following the Fair.
40 Total possible points.
One point will be awarded for each command executed properly for a maximum of 20
points. The remaining points will be given for fancy/free drill portion for its creativity,
variety, difficulty and execution, with a maximum of 20 points.

Ohio Pathfinder Drill & Marching Score Sheet

Date:______/______/______Club Name: _____________________________________________________________
30’ X 60’ area – maximum of 3 minutes (Penalty off execution for exceeding time limit)
Command/Description
Score
Comments for Improvement
Basic Drill
Club waits for signal to start
1. Fall In (far side in front of judges)(Club presented to the judges)
2. Attention
3. Dress Right Dress
4. Ready Front
5. Cover(Recover)6. Present Arms
7. Order Arms
8. Right Face
9. Left Face
10. About Face
11. At Ease
12. Parade Rest
(Attention, Left Face)
13. Forward March (24 inch steps)
14. Left Flank March
15. Column Left March
16. Eyes Right (6 steps prior to judges)
17. Ready Front (6 steps past judges)
18. Rear March
19. Right Flank March
20. Column Right March (* or Fancy)
Subtotal (20 pts. Possible)
Fancy Drill (then *)Presentation (team appearance)
Creativity (newer ideas)
Variety (multiple movements)
Difficulty (practice commitment)
Execution (uniformity/crispness)
Subtotal (20 pts. Possible)*Halt, Present arms, Order arms,
Dismissed
Total Points Earned (40 pts. Possible)----0 ½ 1----0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
----0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
----0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1
0 ½ 1

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Description:

This activity will feature the construction of an Indian-type travois
incorporating two types of lashing (diagonal and square)

Equipment:

Equipment to be furnished by the Pathfinder Club for each team ofPathfinders participating in the event:
1. Two (2) Wooden Poles (2” x 2”), 8’ long each
2. Two (2) Wooden Poles (2” x 2”), 3’ (minimum) long each
Equipment to be furnished by the Conference:
1. Stop Watches
2. Four (4) pieces of ¼” cotton sash cord x 12 ft. long eachParticipants:
Procedure:

Suggested: Team of seven (7) Pathfinders (with three (3) as theminimum)
A team of Pathfinders will line up behind the starting line with their pileof materials on the ground behind them. At the ‘start’ signal,
Pathfinders # 1 & # 2 will turn around and lash one of the 3-foot longpoles across both of the long poles one foot from the end with Square
Lashings such that the long poles are two foot apart. When complete,
Pathfinders # 3 & # 4 will lash the other 3-foot long pole across the twolong poles two (2) feet from the first crosspiece (3 feet from the end)
with Diagonal Lashings. When the lashings are complete, theframework will form a ‘drag carriage’. Pathfinders # 5 & # 6 each will
pick up one end of each long pole at end opposite the crosspieces.
Pathfinder # 7 will sit on the upper crosspiece with his/her feet on thelower crosspiece while grasping the long poles firmly. Pathfinder # 7 isthen ‘dragged’ by Pathfinders # 5 & # 6 around a pylon 50-foot away
and back across the start/finish line. Pathfinder # 7 must not touch theground during the ‘dragging’. If a lash comes loose, it must be retied by
the Pathfinder that tied it and the ‘dragging’ completed.

Notes:

Poles cannot be notched, but a painted/inked mark may be used toindicate the one (1) and three (3) foot marks

Scoring:

30 total points possible
20 points maximum for correctly completed lashings (max.5 points ea.)

10 points maximum for completion time as listed below:
10 points for completion in 3 minutes or less8 points for completion in 4 minutes or less6 points for completion in 5 minutes or less
4 points for participating

Fire Building and Cookery
Description:

Use fire building skills to start fire, burn through an elevated string, and cook apancake.

Equipment:

Equipment to be furnished by Pathfinder Clubs for each team:
One hatchet
Knifes, in sheaths, for making shavings
SkilletCooking oil in a small container
Pancake batter premixed for 1 pancake in a small container
SpatulaFirewood—wood provided by the Clubs for the Indian Drag Race will
be reused as firewood for this event.
To be furnished by the Conference:
Six standard Strike Anywhere wooden kitchen matches

Participants:

Procedure:

Up to five (5) Pathfinders can participate on each team. A club can have as
many teams as needed for all Pathfinders to participate. A team may have lessthan five members or combine with other clubs.
Two poles will be supplied which are driven into the ground four feet apart.
Two strings will be stretched between the poles; one 18” above the ground andone 24” above the ground.
At the starting signal, the team splits the wood, makes shavings and lays a fire
beneath the lower string, i.e. materials must not go above the lower string.
When the team is satisfied that their fire-lay is ready, they are to light their fire.
If a team is not able to light their fire with their six matches, the team will bedisqualified. After the fire starts burning, the fire must not be touched, nor any
more wood added until the upper string is burned through.
After the fire has burned through the upper string, additional firewood may be
added, if needed, for the team to cook a pancake on the fire and feed it to oneof their Club leaders, Director, Associate Directors, or Unit Counselors.

Notes:

It is very important that the fire be built large enough to burn through the upper
string before lighting, since no additional wood may be added once the fire is
lit and the wood begins burning.
Important Notice: Safety must be practiced at all times. Clubs need toteach their team members how to safely use the tools. Teams will bedisqualified if, in the opinion of the judge/timer, any team member
exhibits unsafe use of the hatchet or knifes. The judge’s decision is final.

Scoring:

30 total points possible with scoring being based on the total elapsed time fromthe starting signal until the upper string is burned so the string drops for 15
points and when the pancake is eaten for 15 points.

Nail Driving

Description:

This activity will show individual nail driving skills.

Equipment:

To be furnished by the conference.
Logs
Nails (10d Common)

To be furnished by the club.
Hammers (16 oz. Claw) for each of the Pathfinders participating at a time
Safety glasses for each of the Pathfinders participating at a time

Participants:

1 Pathfinder can participate for every 5 club members

Procedure:

Nails (10d Commons) and logs will be provided
Each Pathfinder is given 10 nails
Nails will be driven into large logs
Nails cannot be started before the signal to begin
Bent nails will not count—participants will be handed new nails to replacethose bent

Notes:

Safety glasses must be worn in order to participate in this event. Pathfinder
will be disqualified if safety glasses removed during the event.
(Remember to always wear safety glasses, including when practicing forthe event at your local club)

Scoring:

20 total points possible
The event will be run in rounds/heats with the first 3 Pathfinders in eachround/heat to drive in all 10 ten nails moving on to the next round.
The final round will place the Pathfinders

Power Build

Description:

The objective is for each team to build/construct something that
represents the Fair Theme ‘Keep The Morning Watch’ with emphasison ‘Bible Study’, using their creative skills

Equipment:

All equipment furnished by the conference
Box of miscellaneous items (i.e. rope, tape, wood, bottles, straws, paper,
pens, markers, ties, etc.)

Participants:

Teams of six (6) Pathfinders.
Each club may have one team of six Pathfinders for each twelve
Pathfinders in their club. Small Clubs may combine to form a teamProcedure:

Pathfinders will line up next to a box containing various materials to be
used for building their idea.
At the start signal, each team will remove the items from the box to see
what materials they have available for use.
They then work together to plan something they can construct with thematerials from the box which will represent the theme for the fair ‘Keep
The Morning Watch’ with emphasis on ‘Bible Study’.
Their ideas are only limited by their creativity.
They will have 20 minutes to construct their design.
Each team will then present their design and explain its representation to
the theme, during which time they will be judged for ‘creativity’ and‘representation to the theme’.

Notes:The team can discuss possible ideas before the events to have a start on
ideas, but they will not know what materials are in the box prior to theevent. They may practice by assembling their own miscellaneous items
and test build some designs.
Designs are limited to the materials within the box.

Scoring:

30 total points possible
15 points maximum for their creativity
15 points maximum for their representation to the theme
BE CREATIVE!

Feed the Baby
Description:

Surprise.

Equipment:

To be furnished by the conference.

Participant:Teams of five (5) Pathfinders from each club.

Procedure:

To be announced at event.

Notes:

Disqualification rules to be announced.

Scoring:

20 total points possible
Scoring will be based on the total elapsed time from the starting signal until
completion.
20 points maximum
20 points for emptying container in fastest time
15 points for emptying container within 1 minute or less of fastest time
10 points for emptying container within 1 - 2 minutes of fastest time
5 points for emptying container over 2 minutes of fastest time

Obstacle Race
Description:

Follow the course to get around, over or through obstacles placed on the
trail in order to complete the course.

Equipment:

To be furnished by conference.

Participant:Teams of four (4) Pathfinders from each club. A team may combinewith other clubs

Procedure:

Pathfinders will navigate the course one at a time as a relay with thetime being the total time of all four members.

Notes:
Scoring:

10 points possible.
10 points for fastest time.
8 points for time within 1 minute of less of fastest time
6 points for time in 1-3 minutes of fastest time
4 points for time over 3 minutes of fastest timeHorseshoe Toss
Description:

This activity will involve throwing horseshoes to get each of them as
close to the pin as possible.

Equipment:

To be furnished by conference.

Participant:Teams of four (4) Pathfinders from each club. A team may combinewith other clubs

Procedure:

A team of four (4) Pathfinders will line up at the starting line with each
Pathfinder throwing two (2) horseshoes each with the distance of thecloset horseshoe to the pin being measured.

Notes:
Scoring:

10 points possible.
10 points for closest to the pin
8 points for distance to within 2 inches of closest distance to pin
6 points for distance to within 6 inches of closest distance to pin
4 points for distance to within 12 inches of closest distance to pinBalloon LaunchDescription:

This activity will involve filling a balloon with water and using a large
slingshot to hit a target on an adjacent hill with the filled balloons.

Equipment:

To be furnished by conference.

Participant:Teams of four (4) Pathfinders from each club. A team may combinewith other clubs

Procedure:

A team of four (4) Pathfinders will line up at the starting line withballoons to fill with water. The Pathfinder will fill the balloons withwater and tie them shut. Two Pathfinders will hold the slingshot while
the other two will attempt to hit a target on adjacent hill

Notes:
Scoring:

10 total points possible
10 points for hitting the center target area
8 points for hitting within the second ring area
6 points for hitting within the third ring area
4 points for hitting within the outside ring area

Paper Toss and Bell Ring
Description:

Follow the course to deliver the newspaper and ring the bell forcompletion.

Equipment:

To be furnished by conference.

Participant:Teams of five (5) Pathfinders from each club. A team may combine withother clubs.

Procedure:

Pathfinders will navigate the course one at a time as a relay with thetime being the total time of all five members.

Notes:
Scoring:

10 points possible.
10 points for fastest time.
8 points for time within 1 minute or less of the fastest time
6 points for time in 1-3 minutes of the fastest time
4 points for time over 3 minutes of the fastest timeThree Stilted Race
Description:

Use stilts to navigate over a predefined course.

Equipment:

To be furnished by conference.

Participant:Teams of five (5) Pathfinders from each club. A team may combinewith other clubs

Procedure:

Two team members at a time will navigate a marked out course using
stilts with one stilt shared by both team members (i.e.) like a threelegged sack race).

Notes:
Scoring:

10 total points possible.
10 points for fastest time
8 points for time within 1 minute or less of the fastest time
6 points for time in 1 - 3 minutes of the fastest time
4 points for time over 3 minutes of the fastest time

Fire Brigade Race

Description:

This activity will move a bucket of water from the water trough to thefire to put it out.

Equipment:

All equipment furnished by the conference.
3. Water tank/supply with ladle
4. Modified bucket with markings
5. Water tank/dump

Participant:Team of five (5) pathfinders

Procedure:

A team of four (4) Pathfinders will line up at the starting line holding abucket. The remaining Pathfinder will fill the bucket with water tooverfull using the ladle and water supply tank. The four (4) Pathfinders
will then transport the bucket to the finish line, keeping as much of thewater as possible in the bucket to put out the simulated fire and dump
the water in the fire water supply bucket.

Notes:

One point of interest, the bucket will have eight holes in it.

Scoring:

10 total points possible
10 total points possible for amount of water transported to fire
10 points for full bucket transported
8 points for ¾ - full bucket transported
6 points for ½ - ¾ bucket transported
4 points for ¼ - ½ bucket transported
2 points for less than ¼ bucket transported

Campsite Inspection Form
Club Name ____________________________________________________________
Inspector ________________________________________ Date _______________

Campsite Flag Displaying

Campsite Fire Safety SheetKeep the Morning Watch
Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy
April 29 - May 1, 2011
Pre-Registration Form
Please return this questionnaire form to Youth Ministries at the Ohio Conference.
Mail to: Youth Ministries, Ohio Conference of SDA, P.O. Box 1230, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

CLUB NAME: _____________________________________________________DIRECTOR: _______________________________________________________
Phone #: _________________________ E-mail: __________________________
Our club plans to enter the following Fair activities (Please check those entering):____ Junior Basketball Tournament (Number of Basketball Teams: ________)____ Teen Basketball Tournament(Number of Basketball Teams: ________)____ Volleyball Tournament(Number of Volleyball Teams: ________)____ Honor/Crafts and/or Activities Display(Area Required: _____ft Wide)____ Drilling Demonstration____ Food Booth (if checked please fill out the information below)
OUR CLUB WOULD LIKE TO SELL (Please describe type of food):
Sandwiches: ___________________________________________
Entrees: _______________________________________________
Salads: ________________________________________________
Desserts: ______________________________________________
Drinks: ________________________________________________
Others: ________________________________________________
Will your club assist in operating an event? ____ YES____ NO

Overnight Camping – Please check type of camping and enter nights camping:____ None ____ MVA Camping ____ Gym Sleeping ____ Fri Night ____ Sat Night# Camping: ________*Planned date | time of arrival: ____/_______|______:____

Keep the Morning Watch
Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy
April 29 - May 1, 2011
On-Site Registration Form (Page 1)
Club Information
Club Name ___________________________

Director _________________________

Number of Pathfinders in Club ____________ Number of Staff in Club ____________
Fair Registration
Number of Pathfinders___________

x $7.00 =$_______________

Number of Club Staff
Number of Other (with patch/pin)
Number of Other (w/out patch/pin)
Number of additional patches
Number of additional pins_______________________________________________________

x $7.00 =x $7.00 =FREE
x $1.25 =x $1.25 =$_______________$_______________-0$_______________$_______________TOTAL AMOUNT DUE$_______________*Please make checks payable to: The Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Clubs are requested to assist with or operate an individual event. Please sign up to ‘Lead Event’ for
directing operation of an event, ‘Assist Sit-up’ for helping with laying out an event or ‘Assist
Operation’ for helping with running an event.
Please select an event and area from below by placing the last name of the individual that will cover the
event and responsibility on the line associated with you will cover:

Event
Obstacle Race
Horseshoe Toss
Balloon Launch
Paper Toss & Ring BellThree Stilted Race
Fire Brigade Race

Lead Event____________________________________________________________________________________

Assist Sit-up____________________________________________________________________________________

Assist Operation____________________________________________________________________________________

Each club is requested to assist in cleanup of part of the grounds at the closing of the Fair, which will
occur at 3:30 PM Sunday, following the closing Awards Ceremony.
Please select an area from below by placing a check mark for the area you will cover:_____ Lower Camping Area_____ Men’s Restroom_____ Men’s Showers_____ Grounds around Gym_____ Cafeteria Bldg_____ Gym_____ Women’s Restroom_____ Women’s Showers_____ Grounds around Parking Area_____ Grounds between Cafeteria and ABC

Keep the Morning Watch
Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy
April 29 - May 1, 2011
On-Site Registration Form (Page 2)
Basketball/Volleyball Registration Form
Club Information
Club Name ___________________________

Director _________________________

Junior Pathfinders (Ages 10-12) Basketball Team(s) Registration
Enter the names of the Pathfinders participating in the basketball tournament.
TEAM A
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________TEAM B
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________TEAM C
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________

Teen Pathfinders (Ages 13-15) Basketball Team(s) Registration
Enter the names of the Pathfinders participating in the basketball tournament.
TEAM A
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________TEAM B
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________TEAM C
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________

Volleyball Team Registration
Enter the names of the Pathfinders participating in the volleyball tournament.
TEAM ATEAM BTEAM C
1. ____________________ 1. ____________________ 1. ____________________
2. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 2. ____________________
3. ____________________ 3. ____________________ 3. ____________________
4. ____________________ 4. ____________________ 4. ____________________
5. ____________________ 5. ____________________ 5. ____________________
6. ____________________ 6. ____________________ 6. ____________________

Ohio Pathfinder Fair 2011
Keep the Morning Watch April 29 - May 1,
2011CLUB INFORMATION SHEETFor reading during Opening Ceremonies Parade
Please provide filled out form with the on-site registration form. (Note: 10 pts. of the parade points)

Club Name:Club Directors’ Names:
Staff Members’ Names:

Honors the Club has worked on during the past year:

Special Places, Trips or Events the Club has experienced during the past year:

Other Special Features or Something Special about your club:Keep the Morning Watch - 2011 Ohio Pathfinder Fair Score SheetCLUB NAME ___________________________ DIRECTOR ___________________________________

Pre-Registration Form mailed by April 22nd
Points Possible: 20

On-Site Registration Form completed and turned in upon arrival__________

Points Possible: 20

Percentage of Pathfinder Club in attendance at the Fair
Points Possible: 40

0-50%
51-75%
76-99%
100%

Percentage of Pathfinder Club in uniform at the Fair
Points Possible: 40

0-50%
51-75%
76-99%
100%__________

10 points
20 points
30 points
40 points__________

10 points
20 points
30 points
40 points

Opening Participation with Club Information Sheet__________

Points Possible: 20

Drilling Demonstration__________

Points Possible: 40

Club Honors/Crafts and/or Activities Display__________

Points Possible: 20

Participate in Campus Clean-up and Events Operation__________

Points Possible: 20

Pathfinder Events__________

Points Possible: 180
1. Indian Drag Race
2. Nail Driving
3. Fire Building & Cookery
4. Power Build
5. Feed the Baby
6. Obstacle Race
7. Horse Shoe Toss
8. Balloon Launch
9. Paper Toss & Bell Ring
10. Three Stilted Race
11. Fire Brigrade Race

(30 pts possible)(20 pts possible)(30 pts possible)(20 pts possible)(20 pts possible)(10 pts possible)(10 pts possible)(10 pts possible)(10 pts possible)(10 pts possible)(10 pts possible)___________________________________________________________________________________________________TOTAL FAIR POINTS__________

Award Placement for the Fair

President’s Award
Governor’s Award

350-400 pts
300-350 pts

Achievement Award
Citation Award

200-299 pts
100-199 pts

Keep the Morning Watch
Ohio Conference Pathfinder Fair 2011
Mount Vernon Academy
April 29 - May 1, 2011

Pathfinder Fair Pin

Pathfinder Fair Patch