Club Organization
Objective
To introduce the basic procedures
and policies relevant to the
establishment and maintenance of
the AY Program.
Structure of World SDA Church
General Conference
Other 12 Divisions
North American Division
Other 8 Union Conferences
Pacific Union Conference
Other 6 Local Conferences
Other So. Calif. Churches
So. Calif. Conference
R. H. SDA Church
Adventist Youth Leaders
General Conference
Baraka Muganda
Youth Director
Jonatan Tejel
Pathfinder
Director
Adventist Youth Leaders
North American Division
James Black
Youth Director
Terry Dodge
Path / Adv
Director
Al Williamson
Southern Union
Youth Director
Norm Middag Brad Forbes
Resource
Advent
Specialist
Source
No Other
Union Youth
Director
Adventist Youth Leaders
So. Calif. Conference
Bob Wong
Youth Director
Starting a Club
• Counsel with the Conference Youth Director
• Present the Plan to the Church Board
• Inform the Congregation during Church
• Call an Organizational Meeting
• Offer Basic Staff Training Course
• Elect Director & Deputy Directors
Starting a Club,
cont.
• Build the Program
• Orientation
• Home Visitation Program
• Induction Ceremony
• Build Community & Church Interest
Pathfinder Club
Membership
• Grades 5 – 10 Only
• Agree to Participate in All Activities
• Faithful On-time Attendance
• Full Parental Support
• Pay All Fees On-time
Pathfinder Club
Membership, cont.
• Own & Wear Complete Uniform as Required
• Obey All Written & Oral Regulations
• Willing to Participate in Spiritual Projects
• Willing to Participate in All Conference Events
• Live by Pledge & Law
Adventurer Club
Members Can:
• Learn Christian Values
• Experience Joy of Doing Things Well
• Learn Good Sportsmanship
• Discover & Use God-given Abilities
Adventurer Club
Parents Can:
• Be Affirmed of Importance of Their Ministry
• Improve Understanding of Strong Families
• Find Support in Child Rearing
• Share Aspects of Parenting
• Discover Ideas to Improve Family
Adventurer Club
Membership
• Grades 1 – 4 Only
• Agree to Participate in All Activities
• Faithful On-time Attendance
• Full Parental Support
• Pay All Fees On-time
Adventurer Club
Membership, cont.
• Own & Wear Complete Uniform as Required
• Obey All Written & Oral Regulations
• Willing to Participate in Spiritual Projects
• Willing to Participate in All Conference Events
• Live by Pledge & Law
Discovery Club
Membership
• Discovery Club is Original Creation of RH
Church.
• Little Lambs, Curious Cubs, & Eager Beavers
are Eligible to be Included in All
Conference Activities.
• Above Levels Must Meet All Adventurer
Policies.
• Baby Birds are Not Eligible for Conference
Adventurer Activities.
Club Uniforms
Should be Worn:
• At Regular Meetings
• At Special Programs
• At Public Gatherings when Authorized
• On Other Occasions as Specified by Staff
• While Engaging in Missionary Activities
Club Uniforms
Should Not be Worn:
• If Not a Current Club Member
• For Work or Play
• When Engaged in Selling for Other than Club
• Anywhere or Anytime When It Discredits
Club
Club Finances
Sources of Income:
• Club Dues
• Church Subsidy
• Pathfinder Sabbath Offering
• Sponsorships by Church & Community
People
• Special Fund-raising Projects
Reports to Conference
Points Given to Club for:
• Club Meetings (at least 2 per month)
• Up-to-Date Member List
• Uniforms Worn when Required
• Adults Should Be 1/3 of Membership
• Staff Meet Once a Month
Reports to Conference,
cont.
Points Given to Club for:
• Well Organized Program
• Special Scheduled Activities
• Accurate Record of Spiritual Work
• Staff Development
• Reports In on Time (by 5th of Month)
Insurance
Operate an Injury-Free Program
Consideration Must be Given to:
• Premises
• Equipment
• Supervision
• Types of Activity
Club Handbook
Each Club Should Produce One
A lot of problems can be
avoided if the membership is
informed of their rights and
responsibilities.