Table
of Contents
Changes
Any change from
the previous year will be noted in this area.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose of Pow
Wow. The District Pow Wow will provide many
wholesome activities for your outpost. At
the same time, it will promote a true relationship with Jesus and the
application of the Royal Ranger Code to each participant. It will be a time to reach every boy with the
message of Salvation and the Pentecostal experience. The Pow-Wow will also provide
a rich spiritual environment of brotherhood and friendship. It will inspire all that attend to return
home with a deeper spiritual appreciation for Salvation and the many gifts God
has blessed us with.
B. Theme. A new theme is selected each
year. Outposts are encouraged to use the
theme in their songs, costumes, gateways, etc.
Be as creative as you wish. Use
resources such as magazines, books, videos, etc. Local or school libraries are a great place
to start.
C. Dates and Location. The South Carolina District Pow Wow will be
held at River Oaks
Retreat Center,
Honea Path, SC. The dates will be a Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday, normally the second weekend in June. The actual date of the Pow-Wow will be
published each year in the first issue of The
Pathfinder.
D. Registration Information and
Requirements:
1. Everyone attending Pow Wow must
be registered.
2. All boys under the age of 18 must
have a notarized medical release form signed and
stamped by a currently commissioned Notary Public. This is to enable SC District
Royal Rangers to provide an injured minor the emergency medical treatment he
might need in the event of an accident.
Medical institutions and doctors require that the document be signed and
stamped. A copy of the medical form is available on the web site—www.scdrr.org/forms. Make copies as needed. The 2003 revision must be used.
3. A typed list of all men and boys attending Pow Wow
from your outpost must be submitted at registration. This list
should include Name, Age and Address. Please insure that the list is accurate.
4. The Pastor’s Authorization of Adult RR Workers form must be completed and
initialed and signed by the Senior Pastor or the pastor overseeing your Ranger ministry. DO NOT
mail this form with your registration.
5. Outposts can save money by
registering before Pow-Wow. Registration
date and cost will be published each year in The
Pathfinder.
E. Contact the Pow-Wow coordinator for any
additional information or questions not covered in this packet.
II.
PERSONNEL
A. Commander Qualifications. District Pow Wow is open to leaders who meet the following:
1. He
is a born-again Christian and well grounded in the word of God.
2. He
is loyal to his church.
3. His
habits and ideals are above reproach.
4. He
likes and enjoys working with boys.
5. He
has a consistent testimony in daily Christian Living.
6. He
is able to lead and delegate authority.
7. He
possesses good judgment.
8. He
is willing to accept responsibility
9. He
commands the respect of other men by his actions and words.
10. He is at least 21 years old (18
years old for Lt. Commanders), and approved by his pastor.
B. Adult Volunteer Qualifications. An adult who is volunteering to
assist with the activities of Pow Wow on any level must meet the same
qualifications as the Leader.
C. Boy Qualifications. District Pow-Wow is open to
boys who meet the following qualifications:
1. Boys who have completed
registration.
2. Boys who carry a minimum rank of
recruit in their outpost.
3. Boys who are in a chartered
outpost.
4. Boys who are in Discovery
Rangers.
D. General Understandings. All Commanders at the South
Carolina District Pow-Wow agree to:
1. Be responsible for their outpost and the activities of their
outpost.
2. Conduct
themselves in accordance to the Royal Ranger Code.
3. Carry
out the assignments they have volunteered for.
4. Provide
for the safety of their outpost.
5. Follow
the rules and guidelines for Pow-Wow.
6. Understand that breaking Pow-Wow
rules may be cause for dismissal from participating in Pow-Wow (this applies to
both boys and leaders).
III.
PROGRAMS
A. Outpost Competitions.
1. Outpost competitions will be
conducted in the following categories:
a. Best Overall outpost (Top
combined scores from areas of competition.)
b. Best First Time outpost (Top
combined scores from areas of competition.)
c. Best Campsite (see score sheet
in appendix.) Campsites must be setup NTC style with points awarded for: looks,
usefulness, cleanliness, proper use of tools and safety measures, buddy system,
and etc. Your outpost will also be
judged on how well they conduct themselves and follow the rules. Points will be taken for dirtiness,
selfishness, misbehavior, damage to trees and nature, and rudeness. Your campsite will be inspected at a random
time, not earlier than 9:00 AM Friday and not later than 6:00 PM Friday.
d. Best Gateway (must reflect theme,
see score sheet in appendix.)
e. Best
Uniformed outpost (see score sheet in appendix.)
f. Best
Outpost Song/Yell (see score sheet in appendix.)
g. Best
Outpost Banner (see score sheet in appendix.)
2. A copy of the score sheets used to judge the above competitions are
included in this packet and are subject to change at the discretion of the
Pow-Wow committee. Any updated or
altered score sheets which are different from those contained in this packet
will be passed out to all outposts who attend Pow-Wow upon registration. A copy of all current score sheets will be
posted on the bulletin board in front of the registration office for the
duration of Pow-Wow. All outposts will
receive the actual score sheets used by judges with recorded scores and comments at the end of Pow-Wow.
3. Ribbons
will be awarded according to the following:
a. 1st Place Trophy and Blue Ribbon: Highest score
b. Blue Ribbon:
A score of 85% or higher
c. Red Ribbon:
A
score of 70-84%
d. White Ribbon:
A Score of 60-69%
e. Yellow
Ribbon:
Less than 60%.
B. Pow-Wow Events for the Whole outpost.
1. Opening Ceremony. The Opening Ceremony will include a brief
orientation for Pow-Wow
2. Commander’s Meeting. At least one Commander from each outpost
shall attend each Commander’s meeting during Pow
Wow. You will be briefed to any changes
for Pow Wow at these meetings.
3. Tug-of-War.
To be held Saturday morning.
Sign-up will be held until Friday evening. There are two weight categories: 1) not more
than 800 pounds and 2) not more than 500 pounds. The 500 pound category allows smaller
outposts to better participate in this event.
To be judged by the Commanders in charge of the event using standard tug
of war rules. No wrapping rope around
any body part. No spikes or track shoes.
4. Pond & Pool Swimming.
a. Pool.
Due to a maximum capacity of 40 people for the pool area, a signup sheet
for pool use and outpost supervision will be followed. The pool coordinator will maintain this signup
sheet and determine the time and length of use for each outpost who wishes to
use the pool. Slot times for Thursday
will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Times for Friday and Saturday will be
selected by drawing for time slots.
b. Pond.
Swimming in the pond is allowed only under adult supervision, by a commander from the boy’s outpost, during
specified free times in designated swimming areas. All persons must use a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while swimming in the pond. The pool coordinator will
define the designated swimming area at the Commanders meeting.
c. Water Slide.
Use of the water slide is allowed only under adult supervision, by a commander from the boy’s outpost, during
specified free times. All persons using the slide must be wearing a PFD.
5. Fun Time - Outpost Skits and
Stunts. These will be held during the
Fun Time in the evening. To avoid having
few skits on Thursday night and too many skits on Friday night, any outpost
requesting to perform a skit will be assigned a night at registration. A record of each outpost that performs a skit
will be kept and a bead awarded to that outpost. You are encouraged to be creative. All skits and stunts must be approved by the
Fun Time Coordinator or an appointed staff member prior to Fun Time.
6. Evening Pageant and Council Fire
Service.
a. All
outposts will attend Fun Time and Council Fire Services. Each outpost will need a leader to be present
with his outpost at each council fire.
No boys may be left in the campsite during these events. Any boy who is sick or not feeling well will
report to the camp nurse while his outpost attends the evening events. The council fire service is the most
important event of Pow-Wow and most of the reason we even have Pow-Wow!
b. All men and boys bring a poncho with
them to fun-time and pageant for a Plan B in case of bad weather. The pageant can be very involved and may be
hard to move. Please do not bring
umbrellas as they may obscure the view of someone behind you.
7. Morning Assembly &
Devotion. Each outpost is encouraged to
do their own morning devotion in campsite.
8. Awards Ceremony & Closing
Ceremony. All outposts attending Pow-Wow
should be present at this event, as every outpost will be receiving ribbons for
their outpost banner. The awards for the
outpost competitions will be awarded along with various special awards.
C. Pow-Wow Events for Boys or Small
Teams.
1. Pow-Wow events are designed to
compliment the Pow-Wow Theme. The
emphasis will be on completing an event rather than winning an event. Boys will receive a bead for completing each event
(a different color for each event). It
should then be placed on a thong provided at registration. We hope that this will encourage
participation in all the events and make each boy feel like a winner.
2. The events will be conducted if
the weather is favorable. In the event
of extreme rain or severe weather, events will be conducted indoors and will be
listed on a 'B' schedule, which will be handed out at Pow Wow.
3. Boys
attending the events must travel in teams of two, using the buddy system. Most of the events will take
place at the same time and your boys will be able to rotate between several
events.
IV.
ADMINISTRATION
A. Disabilities. Those attending Pow Wow who
have a disability and may require special transportation or accommodations need
to contact the camp director. Please
consider the requirements of Pow Wow when determining the specific need of any
individual.
B. Injuries. A first aid station will be
located in the Registration Cabin . The camp nurse will take appropriate
action. An adult leader must accompany
sick or injured boys from his outpost. If the child cannot be moved, send
someone for the camp nurse. Please do
not allow any boys who are sick to attend Pow Wow.
C. Transportation and Vehicles. Each outpost may use the access
road to transport equipment to their camp location before Pow Wow begins. Each outpost/FCF member shall stop at the
registration desk and get a permit for each vehicle before driving to their
campsite. Each outpost/FCF member will
have one hour to unload their vehicle and return it to the parking area. After an outpost/FCF member has unloaded,
they will not be allowed to take vehicles into the campsite unless they are
transporting someone with a disability or they have the permission of the
Pow-Wow coordinator. A parking permit
will be issued in both instances. Cars
without a permit will have to be moved.
D. Trash. Each outpost is responsible for
their trash. Scattered trash on the
campgrounds will not be tolerated. All
outpost trash must be placed in the dumpster beside the workshop. A good
Ranger always leaves his camp in better shape than he found it.
E. Port-a-Johns. There may be Port-a-Johns
available around the campgrounds for those with a special need. Access will be restricted. ALL OTHERS MUST USE THE FACILITIES IN ONE OF
THE TWO BATH
HOUSES.
F. Bathhouses. Bathhouses are to be kept clean
by all that use them. They are a
privilege and should not be abused. Any
one who defaces a facility in any way will be required to clean, fix, or
restore the facility to its original condition.
Not only will he suffer, but points will also be taken from his outpost
in competition. Anyone who is caught
defacing facilities will likely be dismissed from camp directly after the
facility is repaired and/or cleaned.
G. Latrines. Latrines in campsites are not
to be used. You may construct them in
order to display a model campsite, however you will
not allow them to be used. Please send
your boys to the bathrooms.
H. Use of Appliances and Other
Equipment. No
combustion engine powered equipment is allowed in the camp area. This includes chain saws, weed eaters, lawn
mowers, and leaf blowers. Electrical
equipment will be limited to razors. Do not bring: Walkmans, Nintendo, Game
Boys, boom boxes, guns, or fireworks, etc.
I. Water and Ice. Water can be obtained at five
sites around the camping area and ball field.
There will be no need
to truck water to your campsite.
Water will be available in the event areas for your boys. They should
use their own cups. Ice will NOT be offered for sale.
Each outpost should plan on having enough ice for the weekend.
J. Visitors. All families are invited to
visit Pow Wow. Visitors can only be in
campsites between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
All visitors must register with the Pow Wow staff upon arrival and
departure, at Staff Cabin #2. A roster
of all visitors will be maintained with arrival and departure times. Visitors may be allowed to arrive at the
staff or event areas prior to visiting hours or leave after visiting hours if
authorized by the Pow-Wow Coordinator.
All ministers and officials of the SC District Assemblies of God are
welcome at anytime during Pow-Wow.
K. Meals. Your outpost is responsible for
its own meals.
When you register at Pow Wow, you may sign up to invite a District
Executive staff member to a meal.
Therefore, plan for at least 1-2 extra persons per meal, including plates,
cups, and utensils. Also, please prepare
to make invitations using natural materials.
Use these to invite your guests.
Send a Ranger to the FCF village ten minutes prior to meal time to
escort the staff member to your campsite.
L. Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use
Policy.
Tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs are not permitted. This applies to everyone on the campgrounds,
including visitors.
M. Wildlife. Do not confront or touch any
wild animals. Keep in mind that we are
visitors in their home. Any animal bite
must be reported to the camp nurse immediately.
N. Chartering. If you arrive at Pow Wow and
your outpost is not chartered, you will be given a charter packet to be
completed and submitted at registration.
O. Pow-Wow Patches. Each registered participant
will receive one Pow-Wow patch.
P. Camping. Those outposts that have selected, cleared, and used a campsite within
the last two years will have the right to use this area for camp. If you need a campsite, please attend Pow-Wow
Campsite Workday.
1. NTC Style Campsite.
a. All campsites at Pow-Wow will conform to NTC
style campsites. The NTC campsite is a
very safe camp with special attention given to fire safety, first aid,
Cut-n-Chop safety, and sanitation practices.
That means all campsites will be of minimal effect to the woods they are
located in. Permanent or semi-permanent
structures will not be allowed.
b. The boys must do all work done in the
campsite. This is why you should be
camping by the patrol method. Assign
duties and teach your boys the satisfaction of responsibility to develop
tomorrow’s leaders.
2. No nails are to be driven into any tree in or
around your campsite.
3. All lashing and fencing must come down after
Pow-Wow. A Royal Ranger leaves a
campsite BETTER than he found it. After
Pow-Wow, all items must be removed or disposed of. When such materials are left standing or
falling in some cases, it displays a lack of respect for nature and the campgrounds. It also demonstrates a bad role model for
your Rangers and takes away from the natural beauty of the forest. God has given us a great place to camp and
with that is the responsibility to keep it clean and beautiful.
Q. Staff Cabins. Staff Cabins and
their bathrooms are for staff only. Only boys who are admitted to the
infirmary in staff cabin # 2 are allowed to be present in the cabin with the
exception of Service Patrol Members.
R. The Cafeteria and all cabins are
off limits.
S. Walkie-Talkie
Radios. Any
outpost may bring walkie-talkie radios for use by outpost leadership. The camp staff uses the 14 channel FRS
radios, channel 1 for district staff, and channel 2 for the service
patrol. If necessary to avoid confusion
and frequency congestio
