| Welcome to the River Valley District Lutheran Pioneers |
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| River Valley District |
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Click on link for minutes from
the last District Meeting on
5/4/09
Next District Meeting
August 17, 2009
7:30pm
St. Paul's Church, St. James,
MN
All Leaders & Chaplains are
strongly encouraged to attend.
the last District Meeting on
5/4/09
Next District Meeting
August 17, 2009
7:30pm
St. Paul's Church, St. James,
MN
All Leaders & Chaplains are
strongly encouraged to attend.
| LP Jamboree 2010 |
September 3, 4, & 5, 2010 at Allen Henry's Ranch - Montgomery, MN
Open to all WELS / ELS Members
This will be the biggest and most event packed event the District has
ever put on. You won't want to miss this one.
The district is looking for volunteers from each train to fill positions
needed in the Jamboree Committee. Ideally, one representative
from each train should be on the committee.
Positions:
Director
Associate Director
Secretary
Treasurer Elizabeth M. Niebuhr
Financial Aid Advisor
Site Researcher
Entertainment Coordinator Naomi Evenson
Events Coordinator
Meal Services Coordinator
Medical Coordinator
Photographer
Counselor
Helpers
If you are interested in one of these positions, contact the District
President
Confirmation of officers and first meeting to take place at the Aug
17th District Meeting at St. Paul's in St. James.
Open to all WELS / ELS Members
This will be the biggest and most event packed event the District has
ever put on. You won't want to miss this one.
The district is looking for volunteers from each train to fill positions
needed in the Jamboree Committee. Ideally, one representative
from each train should be on the committee.
Positions:
Director
Associate Director
Secretary
Treasurer Elizabeth M. Niebuhr
Financial Aid Advisor
Site Researcher
Entertainment Coordinator Naomi Evenson
Events Coordinator
Meal Services Coordinator
Medical Coordinator
Photographer
Counselor
Helpers
If you are interested in one of these positions, contact the District
President
Confirmation of officers and first meeting to take place at the Aug
17th District Meeting at St. Paul's in St. James.
| Any Questions, Comments, or Concerns regarding any of the postings or anything about the website or anything LP contact Bret Clancy at clancysgrowinginchrist@yahoo.com |
| District Newsletter May Read Now Click on District Newsletter Above click for free copy |
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Amish Friendship Bread?
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others, let me know who, where, and
when it will be ready for pick-up and we
will list them here.
your Amish Friendship Bread? Click on
link. Adobe Reader required. Want some
Amish Friendship Bread?
If you have Amish Friendship Bread mix
or baked bread you want to share with
others, let me know who, where, and
when it will be ready for pick-up and we
will list them here.
| National Camp Recruitment Please feel free to download and distribute copies as needed. Camper Recruitment Leader Recruitment Insert Leader Recruitment Full Size |
| New Changes to the District Pine Car Derby |
The council approved new changes to the Derby we hope will bring in more competitors and a whole lot more fun.
We have added two new divisions: Classics and Semi-Truck
Classics Division: Bring up the old cars of the past and see if they still got what it takes to fly to the finish. Race only open division. All derby rules
apply.
Semi-Truck Division: These trucks are 2.75" wide, 4" high, 15" long, and weigh 15oz. This will be a craft and a race open division. All trucks will
be judged on both craft and race.
You may enter into these divisions without having to compete at the local level. If participation becomes as normal as the car derby we will then
consider following the same participation rules as in the regular car derby. We are encouraging all local trains include these divisions into your
normal racing derby.
Here are the rules for the Semi-Truck Derby
This derby is an open class race for all pioneers and adults. Trucks must conform to these rules and pass inspection on weigh-in before they are
entered into the derby.
1. Maximum dimensions: 2.75 inches in width, 4 inches in height, and 15 inches in length.
2. Only BSA wheels and axles are allowed.
3. Trucks may not exceed 15oz in total weight.
4. Any loose parts or other material on trucks are prohibited.
5. Any type of wheel bushing, bearings, washers, and packing is prohibited. Springs or other starting devices are prohibited.
6. If the axle or wheel area of the truck is concealed or painted in such a manner that rule 5 cannot be verified, the judges reserve the right to
remove materials to check conformance.
7. Wheel surfaces may be sanded smooth but cannot be significantly altered in width or diameter. NO V-Shaped Wheels.
8. Trucks must be shaped in such a way that the center of the front of the truck is the first part of the truck to cross the finish line.
9. You may use other materials to complete your truck to your satisfaction. Example: Parts from a model kit, toy cars to place on top of flat bed, etc.
You must, however, stay within the size and weight limitations.
10. The judges reserve the right to disqualify any truck deemed to have violated the intent of these rules.
Truck kits can be ordered at:
http://indyproducts.com/shop/page9.html
The kits are $10.50 plus $10.50 shipping if you buy individually. If the kits are ordered in larger quantities the overall cost will be cheaper. You
may purchase these alone or get with your train to take orders ahead of time, then order them at one time. Divide the shipping costs between all
who order their trucks.
You can enter in the regular division, the classics division, and the semi-truck division, but you must pay a separate entrance fee to each
division entered.
Trophies will be awarded in this fashion for all divisions. 1st place gets a trophy, 2nd and 3rd place gets a ribbon, and there will be no more
participation ribbons given except to the Buckaroos.
We have added two new divisions: Classics and Semi-Truck
Classics Division: Bring up the old cars of the past and see if they still got what it takes to fly to the finish. Race only open division. All derby rules
apply.
Semi-Truck Division: These trucks are 2.75" wide, 4" high, 15" long, and weigh 15oz. This will be a craft and a race open division. All trucks will
be judged on both craft and race.
You may enter into these divisions without having to compete at the local level. If participation becomes as normal as the car derby we will then
consider following the same participation rules as in the regular car derby. We are encouraging all local trains include these divisions into your
normal racing derby.
Here are the rules for the Semi-Truck Derby
This derby is an open class race for all pioneers and adults. Trucks must conform to these rules and pass inspection on weigh-in before they are
entered into the derby.
1. Maximum dimensions: 2.75 inches in width, 4 inches in height, and 15 inches in length.
2. Only BSA wheels and axles are allowed.
3. Trucks may not exceed 15oz in total weight.
4. Any loose parts or other material on trucks are prohibited.
5. Any type of wheel bushing, bearings, washers, and packing is prohibited. Springs or other starting devices are prohibited.
6. If the axle or wheel area of the truck is concealed or painted in such a manner that rule 5 cannot be verified, the judges reserve the right to
remove materials to check conformance.
7. Wheel surfaces may be sanded smooth but cannot be significantly altered in width or diameter. NO V-Shaped Wheels.
8. Trucks must be shaped in such a way that the center of the front of the truck is the first part of the truck to cross the finish line.
9. You may use other materials to complete your truck to your satisfaction. Example: Parts from a model kit, toy cars to place on top of flat bed, etc.
You must, however, stay within the size and weight limitations.
10. The judges reserve the right to disqualify any truck deemed to have violated the intent of these rules.
Truck kits can be ordered at:
http://indyproducts.com/shop/page9.html
The kits are $10.50 plus $10.50 shipping if you buy individually. If the kits are ordered in larger quantities the overall cost will be cheaper. You
may purchase these alone or get with your train to take orders ahead of time, then order them at one time. Divide the shipping costs between all
who order their trucks.
You can enter in the regular division, the classics division, and the semi-truck division, but you must pay a separate entrance fee to each
division entered.
Trophies will be awarded in this fashion for all divisions. 1st place gets a trophy, 2nd and 3rd place gets a ribbon, and there will be no more
participation ribbons given except to the Buckaroos.
| Do you have the creative spirit to match up to trucks such as these? We hope so and we want to see as many as we can. |
| Check out these Trucks |
The River Valley District has had a major set back that needs everyone's prayers. The District
President, Bret A. Clancy, has resigned due to an accepted position as Food Service Director
in Moberly, MO. The Vice President, Allen Henry, is resigning for marriage reasons. As a
result, the property for the Jamboree 2010 may not be available.
Dale Lorefeld, Director of the Lutheran Pioneers, National Headquarters, has been notified of
the situation. Until successors can be found, Chris Redning, District Secretary 507-351-0239
will be the contact person for decisions concerning the District.
It is the intent of Bret Clancy to continue to keep the District website current and all pertinent
information should still be forwarded to him at clancysgrowinginchrist@yahoo.com.
The Fate of the District is in the hands of those who choose to step forward and continue to
lead the children in the way of the Lord through Christian activities with God's help.
President, Bret A. Clancy, has resigned due to an accepted position as Food Service Director
in Moberly, MO. The Vice President, Allen Henry, is resigning for marriage reasons. As a
result, the property for the Jamboree 2010 may not be available.
Dale Lorefeld, Director of the Lutheran Pioneers, National Headquarters, has been notified of
the situation. Until successors can be found, Chris Redning, District Secretary 507-351-0239
will be the contact person for decisions concerning the District.
It is the intent of Bret Clancy to continue to keep the District website current and all pertinent
information should still be forwarded to him at clancysgrowinginchrist@yahoo.com.
The Fate of the District is in the hands of those who choose to step forward and continue to
lead the children in the way of the Lord through Christian activities with God's help.
| LGP Newsletter September Read Now Click on District Newsletter Above click for free copy |