Azure Hills Pathfinder Club

We have a Pathfinder Meeting on Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30 pm in the Small Fellowship Hall. Please wear your field uniform (yellow t-shirts).  Also bring your journals to the meeting.   Director's Geoffrey & Vivian Smith

This is a reminder that we have a Meeting  this Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 pm sharp  in the Small Fellowship Hall.    Please wear your field uniform (yellow t-shirts).  Also bring your journals to the meeting.   We will be accepting payment for registration, pins, and misc. that have not yet been collected.   Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

1.  We will have Pathfinder Induction Practice on Thursday, October 19, at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary.  (This is not in the calendar, Pathfinders were told at the meeting).       Please wear your field uniform (yellow t-shirts).      The practice should only last 30 to 45 minutes.   2.  Induction is this Sabbath, October 21, 2nd Service ONLY .  The Pathfinder Club will be sitting together in the Sanctuary.  Class A Uniform.   3.  Deacons for 1st Service on October 21 are still needed.  Please sign-up.      1st Service:  Annaliese Hampton      2nd Service:  Michael Pinto, Kevin Oyama, Yan Oyama, Noah Mata, Andrew Cairus, Devan Belleau, Giselle Castro.   4.  Picnic Potluck after Induction at 2:00 pm at Hulda Crooks Park .  Please bring food you signed-up for.  Also bring camp chairs or a blanket. Directors Geoffrey & Vivian    

This is a reminder that we have our first Club Meeting  this Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm sharp  in the Small Fellowship Hall.  If you have not registered already, you can download the forms, fill them out, and then submit them with your registration fees that evening.   We will also have uniform patches for your Class A Uniform to purchase and also the yellow Field Uniforms.   The last day to sign-up for the the Pacific Union Camporee for the regular rate is at the meeting, September 13.  After that, the rate is increased by $10.00.  We will be purchasing the rest of the tickets on Thursday, September 14, and there will be NO REFUNDS.   Please bring your journals to the meeting tomorrow if you received one at the last meeting in May.   The Pathfinder families have an opportunity to help other families in need.  On Wednesday, September 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm , bring your donations to the Fellowship Hall.  Keep updated with the Pathfinder Club blog at www.az

This is a reminder that we have Pathfinder Vespers this Sabbath, September 9 at 5:00 pm in the Church Sanctuary.   Please wear your yellow field uniform if you have one.  We will have some refreshments after the service.   See you all there.  We are looking forward to a new year with the Pathfinder Club.   Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

The Pacific Union Conference has  extended the deadline for purchasing tickets without penalty. The Pacific Union Camporee is October 4-8, 2017.  If you would like to attend the Camporee, please let us know by Wednesday, September 13 at the 1st Meeting .  We will be purchasing tickets on Friday, September 15 for the Azure Hills Pathfinder Club.  You will be able to pay at the 1st Meeting on September 13 for the PUC Camporee.        Camporee and Club cost is $120.00 per person by September 15.      Only Sabbath is $35.00 per person (no overnight camping)      Staff cost is $110.00      Staff cost for helping out beginning October 4 is $95.00   Camporee and Club cost will go up after September 15 to $130.00 per person.   Once you have committed to going and we have purchased your tickets, there are NO REFUNDS .   For those of you who would like to bring an RV, you can park in the parking lot and it would be dry camp.   Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

Teen Training Orientation (Voyager and Ranger Class) is Sunday,  August 13 from 10:00 to 12:00 pm in the Juniors Sabbath School Room. Pathfinder Registration and Parent Orientation will be Tuesday, August  15 from 6:00  to 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.    First meeting is Wednesday, September 13 a t 6:30 pm in the small Fellowship Hall. Director's Geoffrey & Vivian Smith

We have our last meeting this Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 pm in the Large Fellowship Hall.  Unit in charge of Opening Exercises is the Learning Leopards Unit. You will have an opportunity to pick up your journals that you turned in along with the patches you earned if you were not at Investiture.  All Pathfinders still have an opportunity to work on their Progressive Classwork during the summer to finish your journals.  You also can work on any Advanced Classwork to earn the Advanced Ribbon Bar.   Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

May 21, 2017 8:00 am Be sure all are in CLASS A DRESS UNIFORM and that you are on your way to the Parade line-up area with banner, flags, and float. 8:30 am Check that each Pathfinder is ready for the parade. Give final instructions (eyes right, etc.) for parade. 8:45 am PARADE BEGINS - ready or not! Teens should go to the end of the parade after marching with their club to march with the Teen Coordinators. When you reach the end of the parade route take your guidons and banner to your booth. You will be directed where to park your float. The Pathfinders and staff are to gather at the assembly area. U.S. and Pathfinder flag bearers need to fall in behind their County Banner. Please help the Pathfinders to be quiet and respectful during opening ceremonies. 11:00 am Participate, eat and look. Judging begins - be sure your flags are in your booth. Make sure your Pathfinders are manning the booth 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Have your Drill Team ready for entry at designate

Pathfinder Investiture is Sabbath, May 20, 2017 at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.  Your Class A Dress Uniform is required.   All Pathfinders will be recognized for all their time and effort spent on progressive classwork and honors.   We will have a potluck after Investiture.  Please bring your dish that you signed up for. The Ranger Class and Explorer Class, please be at the Fellowship Hall at 3:45 pm to help set-up tables and chairs for the potluck.   Companion Class and Friend Class, please stay after potluck to help with clean-up.   If you participated in Airplane Modeling, Candlemaking, Glass Etching, Basic Sewing, or Decoupage this last year, please bring your craft to display during the potluck.   PATHFINDER FAIR (Change in time) Conference has changed the time to Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 8:00 am instead of 8:30 am.   Class A dress uniform.   It is located at La Sierra at the Southeastern California Conference Headquarters.   Parking at La Sierra Academy, or

We have a meeting this Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm in the Large Fellowship Hall.  Unit in charge of Opening Exercises is the Lemonade Lions.   Remember that May 10 is the last day to turn in the Honors and Progressive Classwork that you have worked on.  Also include any outside Honors that you have completed this year.   Director Vivian will be at the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 pm if anyone needs extra help with their Progressive Classwork.   Investiture is May 20 at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.  Class A dress uniform is required. At the meeting, we will have a sign-up sheet for Investiture and potluck.  Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

Attention Azure Hills Pathfinders, It is with much regret that we have decided to cancel the Pathfinder Bike Ride to Huntington Beach.  We have made this decision due to expected rain and wind advisory for Sabbath afternoon and throughout the weekend.   Please remember that we are having our progressive classwork make up day on Sunday, May 7 from 9 am to 1 pm in the Juniors classroom.  Your journals will have to be completed by May 10 so that you can be invested this year.   Be sure to bring your Pathfinder class journal and pencil. Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

We have a meeting Wednesday, April 26 at 6:30 pm in the Large Fellowship Hall.  Unit in charge of Opening Exercises is the Awesome Ocelots. PATHFINDER SABBATH Pathfinder Sabbath is on April 29 for 2nd Service.  Class A Dress Uniform.   PARENTS: THESE ARE NOT OPTIONAL PRACTICES ** * April 26, after honors  - Practice for  praise team ,  teen special music , and children's story . Praise Team: Raffaela Dias Lynn Panggabean Haley Boggs Harmony Smith Nate Miller Gabriel Gomes - bring guitar Riley Smith - bring guitar Samuel Gomes - bring cajon Teen Special Music: Noah Miller Malia DeWees Claire Moses Victoria Cairus Zach Acaac   Children's Story: Nathan McComb Keala Jose Katelyn Ath Kadin Mangunsong Aidan McFarland ** *Friday, April 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - The Final Dress Rehearsal for Pathfinder Sabbath.  Everyone must be at this Final Rehearsal (dress uniform is not required for this rehearsal).   Directors Geoffrey

The Pathfinder Club will be loading the trailer for the El Capitan campout on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 pm. Meet at the Pathfinder closet across from Primary 1 Sabbath School.  Your field uniform is not required.  Some Pathfinders may have packed them already.   Loading the trailer will be quick if we have a lot of hands to help.   Please check-in with Director Vivian so she can mark your attendance. Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

Greetings Pathfinders,   We have a Pathfinder meeting Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 pm in the Small Fellowship Hall.  Unit in charge of worship is Teen Rangers.   Remember the Honor that you signed up for.  If you have not signed up yet, the Honors that are available are Basic Sewing Honor and Decoupage Honor.  All honors will meet April 12, 26 & May 10.    PATHFINDER SABBATH A very important date is coming up.  Pathfinder Sabbath is on April 29 for 2nd Service.   If you are unable to be involved that weekend due to family conflicts, let us know now!    PARENTS: THESE ARE NOT OPTIONAL PRACTICES ** *April 12, 5:30-6:00 pm:  Begin practice for the praise music .  Juniors Sabbath School room.        April 12, 8:15:   Continue practice for the praise music.  Juniors Sabbath School room.       April 12, 8:15-8:35 pm:  Practice for teen special music .  Sanctuary       April 22 - El Capitan, practice for praise music and teen special music      April 26, aft

We have a Pathfinder meeting Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm in the Large Fellowship Hall.  Unit in charge of worship is Friends of Midnight Panthers.  Unit Leader is Tami Belleau, Captain is Jasmine Moses & Scribe is Gabby Sanchez. There is no honor classes this meeting.  Each class will be working on their Progressive Classwork.  We will have sign-ups for Honors at the meeting.  There is limited space for each honor.  Try to think of several you are interested in taking if one happens to be full. The Honors that will be offered are Basic Sewing Honor, Sign Language Honor, Decoupage Honor, Basketball Honor, and Archery Honor.  These honors will begin April 12.    PATHFINDER SABBATH A very important date is coming up.  Pathfinder Sabbath is on April 29 for 2nd Service.   If you are unable to be involved that weekend due to family conflicts, let us know now!    PARENTS: THESE ARE NOT OPTIONAL PRACTICES ** *To be announced:  - Practice for those helping with the

The Pathfinder Club will be hiking this Sabbath, March 11 at 2:00 pm at Morton's Peak.   We will begin the hike at the trailhead of Mortons Peak.   The hike is about 6 miles total, and is medium difficulty .   The trail is a dirt trail, not paved.  It is located off highway 38 on Warm Springs Road.   The turn off is a left hand turn and it will be before Thurman Flats picnic area.    For parking, there is an Adventure Pass Required.   You can purchase a pass at the ranger station or other vendors at this link https://www.fs.fed.us/portalda ta/r5/ap/r5-ap-vendors.php If you have a 4th grader in your family, I have attached a link for passes:  https://everykidinapark.gov/ge t-your-pass/ We recommend carpooling, because there is limited parking available.   Please wear your yellow club t-shirt and carry your own water and snacks.  There is a Porto potty at the top of the trail.   See you all at the trailhead.   Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

Pathfinder Meeting this Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 pm in the Small Fellowship Hall.  The Leaping Lions are in charge of Opening Exercises.   We will continue accepting payment for El Capitan Campout for April 21-23.  Pathfinders are $40.00 pp.  We accept cash or check. Sign-up on Wednesday for the hike on March 11.   We will begin the hike at the trailhead of Mortons Peak at 2:00 pm.   The hike is about 6 miles total, and is medium difficulty .   The trail is a dirt trail, not paved.  It is located off highway 38 on Warm Springs Road.     For parking, there is an Adventure Pass Required.   You can purchase a pass at the ranger station or other vendors at this link https://www.fs.fed.us/portalda ta/r5/ap/r5-ap-vendors.php If you have a 4th grader in your family, I have attached a link for passes:  https://everykidinapark.gov/ge t-your-pass/   Teens (Ranger Class):  Backpacking trip is March 17-19.  Camping begins at White Water Preserve and hiking to Mission Creek P

We have our Pathfinder Meeting this Wednesday, February 22 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  The Golden Cheetahs are in charge of Opening Exercises.   1.  We will be accepting payment at the meeting for El Capitan Campout for April 21-23.  Pathfinders are $40.00 pp.   2.  Sign-up on Wednesday for the hike on March 11.   We will meet at the trailhead of Mortons Peak at 2:00 pm.   The hike is about 6 miles total, and is medium difficulty.   It is located off highway 38 on Warm Springs Road.   For parking, there is an Adventure Pass Required.   You can purchase a pass at the ranger station.  If you have a 4th grader in your family, I have attached a link for passes:  https://everykidinapark.gov/ge t-your-pass/   3.  Teens:  a.  Teens sign-up for the backpacking trip.  The trip is on March 17-18.  Camping is at White Water Preserve and hiking to Mission Creek Preserve.   b.  Sign-up for the Conference Teen River Trip.  It is March 30-April 2, Thur.-Sun.   The Conferenc

We will be preparing for our Help-a-thon on this coming Sabbath, February 11 at 4:00 pm in the small Fellowship Hall.  The activities will be preparing and designing cards and also bagging up cookies for individuals.  That will be followed by a short worship together to close out the Sabbath.  If you are able to, please bring 1 dozen cookies (home baked or store bought) to contribute to our event.  Field uniform (yellow t-shirts) should be worn.   Then on Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 pm we will meet on the stage of the Fellowship Hall.  Please be mindful that the main Fellowship Hall will be hosting a memorial program.  Please enter through the back of the church (by tennis courts).   We will assign units to deliver the cards and cookies to the following locations:  (we will leave the church parking lot by 2:15 pm) Linda Valley Assisted Living, address is 25393 Cole St., Loma Linda  Grand Terrace Health Care Center, address is 1200 Mount Vernon Ave., Grand Terrace   Cla

Loma Linda Academy has just canceled their plans for using the Fellowship Hall and small Fellowship Hall. The Pathfinder Club will be meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm in the small Fellowship Hall for Opening Exercises.  NOT CMC1 small kitchen. Thank you. Directors Geoffrey & Vivian      

Hello Pathfinders,   The church needed the Pathfinder Club to change our meeting room from the small Fellowship Hall to CMC1 (small Kitchen) just for the next meeting.  Loma Linda Academy will be using the Fellowship Hall. Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm in the CMC1 kitchen.    The Crazy Cougars are in charge of Opening Exercises.  The Captain is Devan Belleau and Scribe is Alex Morgan.   We will be giving each class a little extra time for Progressive Classwork.   Classrooms for Progressive Classwork are: Friend Class - Junior Sabbath School room Companion Class - Earliteen Sabbath School room Explorer Class - Classroom across from Junior Sabbath School room Ranger Class - CMC1 small kitchen (please bring your journals and sash) Progressive Classwork will be until 7:05 and drilling will follow at the tennis courts and end at 7:20 pm.    The Safety Honors will begin at 7:25 pm at these locations: Friend Class - Junior Sabbath School r

Hello Pathfinders, We have a Pathfinder Meeting on Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm.  The Unit in charge of worship is the Lemonade Lions. Wednesday will be the last class for the Hobby/Craft Honor Series.  Please speak with your class teacher if you have questions on completing the honor. See you all there. Directors Geoffrey & Vivian

Hello Pathfinders, We have Pathfinder Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you all there. Directors Geoffrey & Vivian