Registration closes at 12:00 AM!

*Note*

Registration closes at 12:00 AM this evening, however, if you are seriously considering signing up and haven't had the time, please contact me and I will do my best to fit you in (however this will only be in the next couple of days.) Also, remember that you have until September 6th to send in your $$.

Looking forward to seeing everyone! Its coming quick!

~ Michaela for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

Menu

The Rendezvous is just over a week away! Here's what's on the menu....be prepared to EAT!

Friday:

Dinner - A Taste of Italy
Homemade Lasagna
Fresh Green Salad
Warm Garlic Bread
Dessert

Saturday:

Breakfast - Maple Morning
Buttermilk Pancakes with our warm
Homemade Maple Syrup
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Golden Hash browns
Crisp Bacon or Savory Sausage Links

Lunch - South of the Boarder
Full Taco Bar with Soft and Crunchy Tacos
Topping choices- Tomatoes, Cheese,
Lettuce, Sour Cream, Salsa
Hot Bean Dip with Salty Tortilla Chips
Cheesy Quesadilla’s
Dessert

Dinner - Maple Traditions
Glazed Ham
Whipped Potatoes
Tender Green Beans
Our Special Maple Syrup Cornbread
Dessert

Sunday:

Breakfast - Deluxe Continental
Fresh Fruit and Yogurt
A variety of Cold Cereals and Milk
Warm Bagels with Cream Cheese
Sticky Cinnamon Rolls
Hot Oatmeal with Brown Sugar and
Warm Buttery Toast

Registration details...and guys, sign up!

The registration deadline for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous ends September 3rd - however we are extending the money deadline until Friday, Sept. 6th. If you are having complications in sending in your checks, please let me know and I will try and work with you!

Also - we have a fantastic group coming, but need a **few more good men**
(hint, hint.)

Guys, sign up! Its going to be a fantastic event!

~ Michaela for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

Hey everyone! Just a reminder that I need your requests for worship songs for the jam sessions. If there's some special songs you want to sing/play I need to know by Sunday, September 5th so that I can make PowerPoint slides for them! You can do this by either replying to this message, or sending me a PM with your song... request...

Once all the requests are in, I will send a final message with the list of songs, so that those of you who will be bringing an instrument will be able to print out the necessary song sheets for chords so you can practice in advance. Let me know if you have any questions!

Joshua, for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

Official List Of Things To Bring!

~ Official List Of Things To Bring ~

+ bedding - I would suggest a sleeping bag and pillow, possibly an extra blanket

(the cabins have AC and can be heated.)

+ toiletries & personal items

+ jacket or hoodie, socks, and other warm clothing. Ohio weather can be unpredictable, and the evenings may get quite chilly!

+ a snack to share (as able,) if you are driving or coming locally - cookies, chips, trail mix, snack mix, etc, etc

+ games! (locals and people driving - again as able.)

Board games, card games, etc, etc.

+ any extra equipment, costumes, or music for those participating in the talent show.

**There is an electrical outlet at the amphitheater**

+ autograph book

+ instrument/s for the jam sessions!

+ your finest singing voice. ;)

+ costume for the Western-themed ball! - can't wait to see what everyone has come up with. :D

+ dancing feet

+ the idea of having fun, meeting new people, and having a BLAST

+ last and never the least...don't forget to bring yourself!

**IMPORTANT NOTES!!**

- there is wifi in the lodge as well as cell phone service (Verison, etc,) in certain areas of the camp.

- the cabin bunks have all new mattresses.

- there is a basket ball court, so if you have a ball, please bring it!

- those interested in the stocked fishing pond are more then welcome to bring along a pole.

- there has been a very slight change in the schedule - a notice will be posted ASAP.

- Gabe Everson will be playing his bagpipes each morning (Saturday and Sunday,) as a breakfast call. (Breakfast is at 8:30.) Soooo when you hear the pipes, head down to the main lodge!

- please contact me if you are interested in signing up, and I will send you my address. Right now we have around 45 people attending, and more still registering!

Thanks, and please contact me or any of my co-planners if you have questions!

~ Michaela for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous team

Talent Show Update

As of now, the talent show is officially FULL! Thank you to everyone who signed up! We are in for a good time. =) Contact Hannah Michelle or Hannah Elizabeth with any questions.

Updated Pleasant Hill camp pics!

NOTE that this was written last year...I've updated it a bit to fit this OSR's theme. ;)

Updated pictures of Pleasant Hill Outdoor Center! - enjoy, and hope everyone is getting as excited as I am!

The new room at Pleasant Hill's Genesis Lodge, (attached to the original room and separated by doors .) Its huge, beautiful, and the perfect place for dancing!

I was quite impressed

*note* we will be holding the Masquerade Ball in this room.

Another view of the Lodge's new room! Gorgeous and spacious, no?

The steps leading up to the quaint cabin area. I just love the woodsy, rustic, yet completely neat and clean feel of the whole camp!

The newest cabin at the camp - 'Hickory'. Sooo charming! *Note* that the older cabins are just a nice, and JUST as tidy!

~*~ Another view of 'Hickory' ~*~

I believe this is 'Cedar'. I love how its set in the middle of the trees...

The outdoor amphitheater where the talent show is to be held. Can't wait!

Another view of the amphitheater...oooh, the talent show is going to be a B.L.A.S.T.

~*~ more amphitheater ...

Looking back on the way to the fishing pond.

Cute little direction sign. :D

There is a short trail that leads from the cabin area to the fishing pond and some of the sports fields. I thought it was so pretty I had to take a picture!

Going back up the path toward the cabins...

The original part of the lodge. I love the piny-woodsy-homey feel.

Mmm...combine that with the aroma of brewing coffee! o.O

And just think, if its cool enough in the evenings we may be able to start the fireplace up!

(either way there will be a bonfire outside each night.)

The kitchen and buffet area. The food is incredible!

'Cedar!' (there *are* more cabins, I just didn't snap pics of them. ) ;)

Patriotic too...what more could a home schooler ask for??

(Pleasant Hill is a Christian run camp, btw.)

No caption needed...

On the Lodge deck. See the wooden cross??

Part of the old building, and a side view of the new building. Nice?!?

The front of the new building

I was trying to get a picture of the entire building, and failed, obviously. ;)

Here's an idea, nonetheless. ^_^

Another attempt...

Basket ball court. Bring your balls!

Soccer net and field...

Another soccer net...

The road down the the Mohican Lake.

The stunning lake. Here we have the option to swim (which we are passing on due to lack of a lifeguard and other things.)

The lake and dock...

Lake view...

If you have any questions, let us know! Can't wait to see you soon!

~ Michaela if the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

Jam Sessions

Hey everyone!

I need your help! And if you're looking at the title and thinking "Joshua wants people to help him make a PB&J sandwich" well, that's not quite what I meant... ;)

I am wanting to know from everyone who is attending (and might attend) if you will be bringing an instrument to play for the scheduled jam sessions. I myself will be bringing a portable 61-note keyboard that you are all welcome to use...

I also am wanting to know what worship songs you would like to sing, so that I can create some songsheet lyrics in advance. Go ahead ya'll..don't be shy. List several of your favorites, and afterwards they'll be reviewed for inclusion in the songsheets.

Here's several of my personal favorites:

-I'd Rather Have Jesus
-How Deep The Father's Love For Us
-In Christ Alone

Joshua, for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

Tentative Dance Schedule

Okay, folks, here's our tentative dance lineup for Saturday night! We may not have time to do every one of these dances, but we'll try! If you want to get together with a local group and practice these ahead of time, that will make the dance instruction time go quicker so we can dance more!
~Heather & Raquelle

Duke of Kent’s Waltz
Irish Washerwoman
Carolina Promenade (Marie’s Wedding)
The Hop Ground

Break

Spanish Waltz
The Physical Snob
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot
Zephyrs and Flora

Break

Miss Donna’s Square (Road to Spencer)
Gothic Dance
Carolina Promenade (Marie’s Wedding)

Break

Postie’s Jig
Virginia Reel

Registration deadline

**NOTE**

The deadline for registration is September 3rd.

~ can't wait to see y'all there! :)

Michaela for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous team

Sports/games suggestions!

First, a quick introduction: my name is Nathanael Brunner, and I'm one of the people who "might be attending" the Rendezvous...if I go, it will be my first time, so most of you have no idea who I am. ;-) Of course, it's probably better that you don't...

Anyway, on to business: we are currently taking suggestions for any sport/game/activity you would like to play during the Rendezvous. Some possibilities have already been mentioned, but feel free to mention anything at all you'd be interested in...within the realms of practicality and sanity. (So sorry, but no blindfolded bungee jumping.) Also, please suggest as many as you want - Top 100 lists would be ideal. ;-)

-Nathanael, for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

Tentative Schedule!

Tentative Schedule for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous 2010

FRIDAY -

+ Arrival: 4:30-5:00 PM

+ Dinner: (Taste of Italy - see menu)

5:30 PM

+ Official Rendezvous Scavenger hunt announced

(rules, teams, etc)

+ Get-to-know-you games, including:

1. 'Who, Where, What'

2. 'Two Truths and a Lie'

3. 'Do You Love You're Neighbor?'

+ Bonfire-sing-along

**notes**

1. Musicians! Please bring your instruments. :)

2. Extra song books/sheets would be wonderful.

3. ...don't forget your voice and a heart full of praise to the Lord!

**There will be coffee, tea and other drinks available throughout the weekend. **

SATURDAY -

+ Breakfast: (Maple Morning Breakfast)

8:00 AM

+ Devotions: 9:30 AM

+ Talent show: 11:00-12:00

+ Lunch: (South of the Border)

12:00 PM

+ Scavenger hunt concluded during meal

+ Group hike begins: 1:00 PM

+ Camp/War games and sports begin: 2:00 or 2:30 PM

*notes*

We have some fantastic games set up, and are currently working on recruiting 2-3 guy group leaders to head games, sports, and recreation.

Some of the activities we have in mind:

1. Volley ball

2. Softball

3. 'Spud'

4. Water balloon games, including a three-man sling shot game.

- and that is only a brief list!

**canoeing is also an option**

+ Dinner: (Maple Traditions)

5:30 PM

+ Dance prep begins: 6:30 PM

+ Official Western-themed ball!

(special thanks to our friends and dance callers Heather and Raquelle Sheen)

7:30-10:30/11:00 PM

. Optional swing dancing and/or more ECD afterwards

. Optional bonfire

SUNDAY:

+ Breakfast: (Deluxe Continental)

8:00 AM

+ Homechurch: 9:30 AM

+ Jam session

**note**

Check out is any time before 5:00 PM. Guest who decide to stay later are more than welcome, however they must provide their own meals after breakfast. :)

(there are fast food restaurants in the area.)

ATTENTION Locals and people driving! If you feel inclined, please bring a snack to share over the weekend, such as cookies,

chips, candy, etc, etc. We'd also like to ask you to bring a game or two - cards, board games, etc. Thank you so much!

There you have it folks! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or any of the event co-planners, and we will do our very best to help you!

SOOO looking forward to fellowshipping together this September!

~ Michaela for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

Talent Show!

Announcing...The Ohio Summer Rendezvous TALENT SHOW!!

Hear ye, hear ye, the illustrious committee of Hannah & Hannah seek performers of various and yet-unseen talents to delight and bedazzle the gathered assembly. This event will be staged in the camp amphitheater. Sing or play a song, dance a jig, mystify us with a secret trick, stand on your head, do a dramatic reading, or recruit a couple friends for a skit. Don't be shy! We need YOUR talents - big, little, serious or goofy!

Interested? Here's what you need to do:

:: Send us a brief sentence about what your Talent will be, with approximate performance time.

:: Please keep your performance between 5-10 minutes. If your idea requires more time, we'd love to hear about it!

:: Sign up to participate by *August 28th* to ensure your spot in the lineup.

:: Don't be shy! Wear a costume, bring some props...let's have fun!

Contact us on Facebook or email us @

Hannah Michelle: smile@jesusredeemed.us

Hannah Elizabeth: 1ofakindfarmgirl@im4god.org

Get those thinking caps on - we can't wait to hear from you! This is going to be SO MUCH FUN!

ECD Saturday Night

Heyyyy yawl!

Raquelle and I are looking forward to being your dance callers at the dance on Saturday night!

The dance will be western-themed so bring your buckskin shirts and cowboy hats! Just PLEASE take your spurs off before dancing. LOL

Raquelle and I will be planning the dance list this summer. We already know it will include group favorites like the Gay Gordon (with Marie’s Wedding music), Irish Washerwoman, and the Physical Snob. If you have any favorites, feel free to post them. We may not be able to include everyone’s favorites, but go ahead and at least let us know!

We’re looking forward to it! See y’all then!
~Heather & Raquelle

Looking for a life guard, and more suggestions/opinions!

Alright everyone - I've been working a bit on more of the details for the Rendezvous, and need some input! :)

- I know its a little time away before the event, but I'm already getting really excited!

1) would there happen to be a certified life guard amongst anyone officially attending or seriously thinking of attending? According to the park rules, the only way we can swim is if we provide our own life guard.

- if anyone could help out in that area, it would be much appreciated! :)

2) There are 13 miles worth of hiking trails in the park as well as overlooks, waterfalls, etc, etc. How many people would like to hike for part of one day?

3) The camp itself, Pleasant Hill Outdoor Center offers several extra activities for $4 extra per person. Mountain biking and canoeing are a couple options, and I'm looking into prices for rappelling. Suggestions?

4) There is a small amphitheater on property that I thought might be fun to put to use. A talent show maybe? Any other ideas? Yes, no?

Looking forward to hearing your suggestions!

~ Michaela for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous team

ATTN Flyers!

I (Hannah Michelle) am providing transportation from/to the Columbus airport...please contact me (email or FB) for best arrival/departure times before booking your flight if you will need a ride. :)

Scavenger Hunt

So as I was trying to think up some fun things to do at the Rendezvous, I thought, "Hey, why not a scavenger hunt?" But who wants to look for acorns and leaves? Then I remembered the National Reunion one. For those of you who have been to the HSA National Reunion, or know anything about it, you'll know that there's something super fun that goes on there: The Scavenger Hunt. The only one in the world that I know where you look for people instead of objects.

So I thought...why not do one for OSR?



Now, here's where I need help. I made a list of possible subjectsm with the help of my co-planners. I'll post them here. I need you all to tell me if they are good, or give me ideas of what do add. I don't think we should go over thirty, just in case we don't have that many people. Let me know what your thoughts and ideas are!!!!


1. Someone who flew on an airplane to get here:
2. Someone who was at the Ohio Winter Rendezvous:
3. Someone who can play 5 or more instruments:
4. Someone who hates Pride & Prejudice:
5. Someone who can beat you in thumb wrestling:
6. Someone can sing at least 3 of the Math-U-See skit counting songs:
7. Someone who has made more than 1000 legitimate posts on HSA:
8. Someone who has more than 150 friends on HSA:
9. Someone who has been to at least 1 National Reunion:
10. Someone who can recite a line (a full sentence at least ten words) from P&P:
11. Someone who has never played Ultimate Frisbee:
12. Someone who has been to another country (not including Canada):
13. Someone who has memorized a whole book of the Bible:
14. Someone who knows the pillow rule:
15. Someone who signed your autograph book within the last year:
16. Someone you just met at this get together:
17. Someone you knew before this get together:
18. Someone who has never been to an HSA get together:
19. Someone wearing Orange:
20. Someone who eats kiwi:
21. Someone who can wiggle their ears:
22. Someone who can draw a frog:
23. Someone who has green eyes:
24. Someone who likes peppermint ice cream:

Western theme night...

One of the best parts of the Ohio Winter Rendezvous was our theme night - 1920's-40's, right? Well! I'm super excited to announce that the theme for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous is...Western! B-)

So get your thinking caps on (er...cowboy hats? :P ) - and start planning your outfit. It can be anything from just a hat or a pair of boots, to chaps, bandannas, spurs...

Anyone getting excited yet??
- things are coming along, slowly but surely, thanks to a bit of brain storming this past weekend with my co-planners. B-)

Extra Activities?

There are several extra activities that Pleasant Hill offers at a cheap cost, such as canoeing, zip line, climbing tower, etc, besides caving in Mohican State park. What are your thoughts? Would anyone be willing to spend a little extra money, or should we stick to making out own fun? - I would appreciate suggestions!

WELCOME ~

Welcome to the official blog of the Ohio Summer Rendezvous 2010! B-)

This is the place where you'll get to ask questions, suggest, post ideas, share thoughts, and follow the progress of the Rendezvous. More detailed plans are coming soon ~

In the meantime, don't forget to join the blog/become an author! Just let me know you'd like to join, and I'll add you - this way you'll be able to create your own posts on the blog. :D

So excited, and lookin' forward to September!