Welcome:
The Ohio Summer Rendezvous is an annual event for homeschool graduates. Centered in the beautiful Mohican State Forest, the OSR is a weekend of fellowship, indoor and outdoor games/sports, amazing, home-cooked meals, English/Scottish Country Dancing, talent show, hiking and Spiritual growth.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Guidelines for Ball apparel

Like I have mentioned a few times, there is no costume theme for this year's OSR English/Scottish Country Dance Ball. Semi-formal to formal wear is acceptable.

Guys: Self explanatory. Not quite a black tie event, but jeans aren't a great choice either. ;) 

Girls: Pretty easy to figure out, right? Anything from long sweeping skirts, fancy costumes, or cute party dresses work. You don't HAVE to look like a diva, but why not? :) As long as your outfit fits within these specifications, you are good to go:

+ No dresses above the knee
+ No cleavage
+ Dresses MUST have straps
+ No open backs 

Note that if you do not wish to dance, you don't have to! We recommend it, as English/Scottish Country dancing is very "hands off," fun, and family friendly. Don't be shy! HOWEVER, we understand convictions or personal preferences. There are plenty of snacks and games available for nonparticipants. 

--there will be a group picture taken prior to the Ball

Menu 2013

Friday: 

Dinner (5:30 PM)

A Taste of Italy

+ Homemade Lasagna
+ Fresh Green Salad
+ Warm Garlic Bread
+ Dessert

Saturday:

Breakfast (8:30 AM

Maple Morning Breakfast

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

Lunch (12:30 PM)

All American

+ Hamburgers with the Works
+ Golden French Fries
+ Tangy Pickle Spears
+Dessert

Dinner (5:30 PM)

South of the Boarder

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

Sunday

Breakfast (8:30 AM)

Mohican Sunrise Breakfast

+Country Sausage Gravy
+Warm Buttermilk Biscuits
+South Western Casserole
+Brown Sugar Fried Apples 
+Savory Sausage Links

OSR annual hot dog roast served later around a bonfire and under the Ohio sky.*~

Registration:

--Officially closed at 12:00 AM, September 3rd. 2013.

Paypal

There is a bit of a payment crisis this year--very few checks have come in.  For those of you who have yet to pay, here is my email address so you can send me the $$ via PayPal: pnogirl [at] gmail [dot] com 

Thank you so, so much! I need to have payment so the camp can go ahead and order food. If we have talked about another arrangements, please alert me. Right now Paypal is preferred over cash or check.

Improve Team (presented by Marissa)


Please welcome the 2013 OSR Improv Team
BRACE YOURSELF...LAUGHING AHEAD!!

--Marissa, Team OSR, 2013

What to bring, 2013

+ 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.

+ 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.

If you have any questions, I or one of my co-planners will be happy to answer. Or you can send me a PM via Facebook. Thank you!

Pick up for out-of-state attendees // camp address:

Couple of quick announcements!--for those who may be coming out of state, there is pickup available from Columbus by my wonderful co-hostess, Hannah Michelle L. If you need a lift, please contact her. 

Camp address for drivers:

4654 Pleasant Hill Road 
Perrysville, OH
44864 


Note to attendees: if needed, please message me via Facebook for a contact phone#.

Weather Forecast:

10 day weather forecast  for Mohican State Park--looks like we have PERFECT weather for the OSR! No rain (only 10 percent chance on Sunday,) and all in the low 70's. 

Meet Team OSR, 2013!

Hostess: Michaela Ferrar
Co-hostessAnna Ferrar
Co-hostess & Talent Show ExtraordinaireHannah Michelle L
Recreation leadersCaleb Pieplow & Marissa Dubina
Song leadersMoriah Wright & Roman Wright
Dance Caller: Gabriel Isaac Everson
Odds 'n End Guys: Brandon W. Pieplow & Caleb Pieplow

Girls Bible Study Coordinator: Katherine Davis
Guys Bible Study Coordinator: Joshua Kruger 
Church Leader: Mr. Dave Ferrar 

YOU--Guests, friends--the fun, laughs, supporters, and center of this event. Without you there wouldn't be an Ohio Summer Rendezvous. Let's give everyone a resounding round of applause! Cya y'all soon. 

English/Scottish County Ball dance list (presented by Gabriel Everson)

Easy
Carolina Promenade Circular
Machine Without Horses Jig
The Frisky Jig
Hamilton House Jig
Irish Lamentations (tweaked) Waltz
The Jubilee Jig Jig

Moderately Difficult
The Music Makars Reel
Catch the Wind Reel 
Fair Donald Strathspey 

Difficult
The White Heather Jig Jig 
MacDonald of the Isles Strathspey

Additional
Laendler Waltz

They are organized by difficulty level so that people can learn and start on the easier dances and hopefully be able to dance the final few with their new found skill.

--Gabe for Team OSR, 2013

Attendee list 2013!!

Here is the current attendee list. 

If you see the word "pending" beside your name, we have not yet received your admission fee. 

Mr. Dave Ferrar
Mrs. Patrizia Ferrar
Michaela Ferrar
Anna Ferrar
Julia Ferrar
Maria Ferrar
Lidia Ferrar
Hannah Michelle L (pending)
Brandon W. Pieplow
Caleb Pieplow
Mr. Kruger (pending)
Mrs. Kruger (pending)
Joshua Kruger (pending)
Rebekah Kruger (pending)
Sarah Kruger (pending)
Michael Kruger (pending)
Michaela Kruger (pending)
Gabriel Everson
Grace Everson (pending)
Mr. Rigginbach
Mrs. Rigginbach
Lily Riggenbach
Gretel Riggenbach
Mrs. Hartzell
Samantha
Nathanael Brunner (pending)
Moriah Wright (pending)
Rory Wright (pending)
Mason Wright (pending)
Roman Wright (pending)
Mrs. Shearer
Kyle Shearer
Paige Shearer
Michaela Shearer
Blyth Lindow
Hope Carpender (pending)
Laura Morris
Stephen Brown (pending)
Elizabeth Sandrock (pending)
Alia Sandrock (pending)
Mr. Dubina
Mrs. Dubina
Marissa Dubina
Moriah Clark (pending)
Mrs. Davis (pending)
Katherine Davis (pending)
Nathan Erich (pending)
Liza Morales
Debbie Bates

Nancy Thorn
Rachael (pending)
Xylon (pending)
David Lorimer
Deanna Lorimer
Rachel Bruce (pending)

Mrs. Crook
Shiloh Crook
Josiah Crook