Azure Hills Pathfinder Club

20 Mile Bike Ride Click on picture for Photo Album Last Sunday (Dec 12, 2010) was a beautiful day. The weather was perfect with temperature in the middle 70s, perfect for the bike ride. For those of you who joined us congratulations for completing the 21.2 miles. Consider this as a training for the 50-mile bike ride to take place on Sunday, March 20, 2011 (in place of rock climbing). This will complete the requirements for the Cycling Honor. NEXT ACTIVITIES Caroling at Grand Terrace When: Sabbath, December 18 @ 2:00 pm Where: Grand Terrace neighborhood. We will be joining the church outreach group in this activity. You have the option of coming to church at 2 pm (meet in the Fellowship Hall) or staying after the 2nd church service for a potluck lunch. If you are planning on staying for the potluck, please bring a dish enough to feed 10-15 people. It could be an entree, salad or desert. Attire: Class A uniform (formal uniform). Since it may be cold, bring a sweater or coat. Here are

December's Monthly Meeting During this meeting we finished the honors started during the November meeting. Explorers (12 y/o and above): Flower Arrangement Co mpanions (11 year olds): Cake Decorating Friend (10 year olds): Decoupage Also, during this meeting Pathfinders were split in smaller groups. Each group elected a leader and chose a name for the group.

Mission Inn Run 2010 Click on picture for Photo Album Dear Pathfinders and Parents: Today's Mission Inn Run went well. The weather was nice (although the runners of the 10K and 1/2 Marathon did have to battle some winds), and everyone finished without any injuries or mishaps. Congratulations to everyone who ran! We had several top finishers in our ranks: Summer Medina (Explorer) - Finished 3rd in her age group (13-17 y/o) for the 1/2 marathon Gary Ehlert (Contributor) - Finished 2nd in his age group (70-74 y/o) for the 1/2 marathon Jenny Makowski (Explorer) - Finished in the top 100 of all women runners in the 10 K race Vivian Makowski (Parent) - Finished in the top 100 of all women runners in the 10 K race Sandy Pappas (Parent) - Finished in the top 100 of all women runners in the 5K race Thank you to all the parents, friends, and church members who showed their support by running/walking or cheering (Paulo and Nery Pereira, Kris Harter, Dee Elias, Diane Thompson, Ed Dinger, Ernie

November 2010 meeting Click on picture for Photo Album Dear Pathfinders, We had a full meeting tonight. Just 3 of you missed the meeting. A big thank you to the class intructors Val Magakat, Kim Knowlton, and Debbie Powers and all the parents who helped. Everyone came away with a craft well-made. We ate a beautifully decorated chocolate cake for our late supper and we have a beautiful flower arrangement displayed on our piano. See you at the Mission Inn Run. Details and announcements to follow. Director Mike Azure Hills Pathfinder Club Click here for Powerpoint presentation about honors "Flower Arrangement" We would like to thank Denver Drieberg for taking pictures of the event for the Club.

October 2010 meeting Click on picture for Photo Album October 6th meeting Our monthly meeting of Oct 6th had great attendance. After the opening exercises Pathfinders were divided in smaller groups/teams of 4-5. Each group will pick a name and by the next monthly meeting the groups will be assigned different responsibilities such as leading the opening exercises. Since the biking honor was completed last Sunday at Lake Perris, the Director Mike and Deputy Director Mark taught Pathfinders a new game called Ladder-Golf. As indicated in the Calendar of Events, the Pathfinders will be playing this game as a pre-meeting activity between 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm. This is an optional activity for those who want to come early to the montly meetings. We would like to thank Denver Drieberg for taking pictures of the event for the Club

Lake Perris Wakeboarding and Biking Click on image for the Photo Album Pathfinders and parents had a great time wakeboarding and riding their bikes at Lake Perris this last Sunday. Over 40 Pathfinders participated in the activities and earned their honors. Way to go Pathfinders! All of you did really well. We were impressed to see you ride your bike for 10-miles and still having the strenght to go up and down the hill close to the dam carrying your bikes. Thank you to all the parents who came, participated in the activities and helped us. Special thanks to the Makowski family for bringing their boat and for providing so much fun in the water for the kids and grown ups too! Thank you also to Kevin Thompson, Ed Dinger and Denver Drieberg for taking pictures and videos of the event for the Club. You can watch videos from the wakeboarding activity taken by Kevin in the brand new Pathfinders' YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/AHillsPathfinders

Induction Service 2010 Click on picture for Photo Album Dear Pathfinders and Parents, I enjoyed your song during the Induction services (1st and 2nd). I was blessed by our pastors' prayers and by the song. I hope you were, too. I'd like to thank Kim Knowlton who took the time to choose the song and practice the children (both Adventurers and Pathfinders), Alva who assisted Kim with notating the orchestral parts, and Holly Elias who directed the children as they sang. Thank you also to the Adventurer Club and their leaders for including the Pathfinders in the potluck after church. A special thanks to all of you who brought food and to those of you who helped set up and clean up. We also thank Pastor Marlene and Pastor Dante for your prayers and your support. Here is a Youtube link to the performance of the music "Children of the World" by Adventurers and Pathfinders. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXLTo-znEVI )

15-mile hike - Dollar Lake Click on picture for Photo Album Wow! That was amazing! Almost 30 Pathfinders and 20 adults completed the 15-mile hike last Sunday (09/12) to Dollar Lake. For some hikers and their parents it was the first time they were hiking that far and for others it was the first time they were hiking ever. It was tiring but all made back from hiking safe and sound. Check out the pictures by clicking on the image above. Here is a message from director Mike: Dear Pathfinders and Parents, I want to let you know how proud I am of each Pathfinder who came on the hike. It always puts a smile on my face to see you accomplish things that some of you thought might be too difficult (parents included). For the older and faster Pathfinders toward to front, you guys are awesome. To all the parents who came to lend your support, expertise, & vehicles, I am always grateful, without you there this club would not be functioning. I especially want to thank Mark, Paulo, & Barry fo

Hi Pathfinders and Parents, Just a reminder for those coming on the hike to Dollar Lake. Good idea to wear sunscreen, a good pair of comfortable shoes or hiking boots, and layers for your clothing. It will be cool in the morning and gradually get warmer but you may need your layers back on toward the end of the day if you get cold. Bring a day pack to carry any unwanted clothing and maybe some trail snacks to keep your energy up. The leaders will be carrying a small trowel/shovel and wipes if you need those items during the hike or you can bring your own. The following are a MUST haves: Signed permission slip Water for all day ~ 3 Liters Lunch $3.00 per person (help pay for the parking passes for the vehicles and extra water for the hikers once they return from the hike.) By everyone meeting at the church on Sunday we may be able to carpool up to the trailhead and not need to drive too many cars up. I would like to encourage each of you to get to know some of the other Pathfinders duri

Sept 2010 Meeting Click on the picture for the photo album The Pathfinders' first meeting for the year 2010-2011 had full attendance. A total of 50 Pathfinders were present to learn all about cycling. Instructor Dinger taught them how to properly use a helmet, how to fix a flat tire and much more. Our next meeting will take place on October 6th at the same place and time. Remember that the activities will start at 6pm with games. The game we will learn is called "Hillbilly Golf". Between today and the next meeting we will have a couple of activities that you don't want to miss. Please see below for announcements and details of these activities. For all of you who joined the Club during this first meeting, welcome. If you still didn't filled out the registration form please contact the directors Mike or Ellen Sanbangan as soon as possible. You will need to be officially registered to be able to continue attending the Club activities. Please see the information at p

We had a nice registration evening last Tuesday (8/17). Almost 40 Pathfinders registered for the 2010-2011 year. Some of these Pathfinders are being promoted from Adventurers, others have been with the club for some time and there is a special group of new kids joining the club for the first time. We would like to welcome all to the club and we are looking forward to know you better. If you would like to join the club and didn't have a chance to come during the registration evening please contact the directors Mike and Ellen as soon as possible. Please email them at mesabangan@sbcglobal.net to learn what you need to do. Our first meeting is September 1st at 6 pm at Azure Hills Church. Instructor Ed Dinger will be teaching the Cycling Honor. He is asking that every Pathfinder bring their own bike helmet to the meeting. Please take time to read the information packet you have received during registration. You may find a copy of the information at this page (right side column under &

Dear Pathfinders, How is your summer vacation going? Are you ready for another year of fun activities? The Azure Hills Pathfinder Club invites you and your parents to come to the registration evening on August 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall and tell us all about your adventures during the summer while you register for our new upcoming Pathfinder year. Please notice that this date is the only time for registering. If for some reason you are not able to attend the registration evening on August 17th please contact the directors Mike or Ellen Sabangan at mesabangan@sbcglobal.net as soon as possible to make arrangements. Registration Information Contact directors Mike or Ellen. They will let you know what you need to do in order to register. Fees: $25 for first child, $20 for additional child $7.50 per child for conference insurance Total fees including insurance: $32.50 for first child and $27.50 for each additional child Please make checks payable to Azure Hills Seventh-d

Pathfinder's Investiture Click on picture to see the photo album Pathfinders, their family and friends came together to celebrate their accomplishments during the year 2009-2010.

El Capitan 2010 Click on picture to see the photo album Dear Pathfinders, Parents, and Pastors: The big weekend has come and gone and what a weekend it was! When we first arrived there the wind was blowing. It was hard to pitch our tents because the wind was so strong it was blowing our tents and the Pathfinders (and even the parents helping) away!Many of us were praying that the wind would calm down for the rest of the week. And our God, who is the God of the wind and the waves, answered our prayers. Sabbath morning dawned cool and calm. I'm glad we serve Him, the God who is so powerful that even the winds obey Him; and even in all His power and might, He stoops down to hear our simple prayers. So, our first praise and thanks always go to Him. Pathfinders, it was a joy to see all of you there. I missed the rest of you who couldn't make it for whatever reason. Maybe next year you will be able to join us. I'd like to thank all the Pathfinder groups for meals well cooked and

Presidential Fitness Click on picture to see photo album Run, run, run... push, push, push... go, go, go... Curl-ups, shuttle run, pull-ups, 1 mile run... What a fun evening! The Pathfinders had lots of fun participating on the Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge. Congratulations to all Pathfinders who completed the challenge.

Click on picture for a Photo Album of pictures taken by the Pathfinders March's meeting went really well. Teacher Ernie Medina Jr. finished the second part of the Digital Photography Honor and presented all the pictures taken and submitted by the Pathfinders. All Pathfinders did an excellent job and the pictures look great. Take a look at their pictures by clicking on the image above.

Ski/Snowboarding Day Click on picture for Photo Album Hello Pathfinders and Parents! Wow! I really enjoyed snowboarding yesterday. I hope you did, too. The weather could have been better, but then again, it could have been worse. We had sunshine most of the morning and part of the afternoon. By 3 pm the visibility was very poor, but some of you just kept going! Brave ones! I hope you all had a safe drive back home (and are back in school today -- I'm back to work!). Michael and Thomas , you two are going to be great snowboarders some day. You're already leaving your parents behind! Summer , you get better and better every time you go skiing. Maybe someday you'll try snowboarding? Jenny and Gaby ...boarding part of the day and skiing part of the day...you showed that "you got skill" Chris -- well, you and your brother are the "terrors on the slopes" -- fearless just like your dad Emily, you are a good skier. You can keep up with the best of them. Maybe

Teacher Ernie Medina Jr. Assignment for next monthly meeting The February's meeting was very interesting. Teacher Ernie Medina presented nice techniques on how to take better digital pictures. The Digital Photography Honor continues in the next monthly meeting of March. In the meantime, teacher Ernie gave you all an assignment (see below). Take the pictures he is asking for and bring them to the next meeting. We are going to load them into the computer to view them.

Game Night Click on picture for photo album Dear Pathfinders and Parents, God blessed us with great weather for our game night. It was nippy and cold outside but once we got playing and running around, it was just right! A huge thank you to Mark Perkins for leading out in the games. Thanks also to Ernie, Thomas, and Jacob for playing their guitars and to Summer, Michelle, and Jenny for playing the piano for our vespers song service. Also, good job to each of the unit members who led out in their chosen songs. I'd like to also thank the parents who helped prepare the food, empty out the trash cans, and clean up afterwards.

Healthy Foods Click on picture above to see photo album Dear Pathfinders and Parents, January's meeting went well. We're sure the Pathfinders have a lot to think about regarding what they eat, and other health principles. A big thank you goes to Nery Pereira, Lucia and Alan Michel for teaching the Companion Class; and to Thomas and Vivian Makowski for teaching the Friend class. Sincerely, Director Mike Azure Hills Pathfinder Club