ATT: Looking for volunteers {and special announcements}

Registration will be opening within the next week or so. For now, I'd like to officially announce a few things--

the Ball

This year we are most likely hosting Scottish Country Dancing (rather then English or a mixture of the two,) or Square Dancing. What is the overall opinion? Still waiting on getting a caller. Details to come soon.

As of now the theme is still undecided. Keep watching this spot.

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devotions

Looking for {male} volunteers! I have at least one morning (potential) volunteer--2 more slots are open--1 for devotions and 1 for church on Sunday. Please contact me at pnogirl [at] gmail [dot] com for more details.

This year there will be a set theme for devotions. Contact Michaela at the above email address for details.

sports/recreation leaders

Again, looking for 2 or 3 guys to lead/organize sports and recreational activities. This involves planning, teamwork, leading, etc. Be creative! I'll need you to commit to posting updates on the blog and/or the Facebook group page. <ideas> Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, hiking, soccer, baseball, fishing, camp games, etc. Time is running out--Please contact me at: pnogirl [at] gmail [dot] com.

talent Show

Co-planner Hannah Michelle will be posting in the next couple of days with openings for the 2012 Ohio Summer Rendezvous Talent Show. It has been a privilege to work with Hannah for the past three years--she knows how to have a good time. Keep watching this spot for details, and put your thinking caps on!

laser tag

Waiting to hear back from Pleasant Hill regarding laser tag--it just may be part of the all-new schedule (and will be an optional activity.) HOWEVER, there will be an extra fee. Interested? Yes? No? Trying to get the feel out.

things to remember 

1. Registration is $80 per person, covering 5 home cooked meals and two nights stay in a beautifully maintained Pleasant Hill cabin. If you are interested in a camp-sponsored sport [laser tag] there will be an extra fee.   
2. Attendee age is 14 and up--you must be homeschooled or a homeschooled graduate. Any attendee under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also staying at the camp. 
3. Bring your parents! They have the option to pay regular registration price and stay at the camp, or there are local hotels in the area. If they would like to eat at the camp (but stay elsewhere,) they can do so for $8 per meal, per person, alla carte. Contact Michaela at: pnogirl [at] gmail [dot] com for more details. 
4. There is free wifi and cell phone service at the park. 
5. Check the "tabs" at the top of the blog for last years schedule (including meals,) group pictures, camp address, and frequently asked questions. There are also a list of websites further down. 
6. Suggestions are HELPFUL. If you have ideas and/or comments regarding this event in any way, feel free to shoot me and email. 

Michaela {main hostess} for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team

2011 OSR (tentative) schedule

Here it is at last! Thank you so much for your patience - we are currently putting together the menu...having a bit of a hard time organizing that this year, as it doesn't show on the camp website. ;) Should be up soon!

Tentative OSR Schedule - 2011

Friday*~

+ Arrival at camp: 4:30- 5:00 PM

+ Dinner: 5:30 PM

+ Introductions (of attendees) and welcome from hostess/s 

+ Get-to-know-you games, including:
1. 'Who, Where, What'
2. 'Two Truths and a Lie'
3. 'Do You Love Your Neighbor?'

+ Bonfire; jam session; singin' under the stars

BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS! - one of last years most treasured memories was gathering together and just *singing*. Guitars, mandolins, whistles and whatnot, if you play something, bring it along (and don't forget your singing voice!)

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

Saturday*~ (the fun begins!)

+ Breakfast: 8:00 AM

+ Devotions: 9:00 (subject to change)

+ Scavenger hunt prep (directly after devotions)

+ Photo Scavenger hunt (exact time yet to be decided)

+ Lunch: 12:00 PM

+ 2011 OSR Talent Show prep: 1:00 - 2:00

+ free for all games (for those not participating in Talent Show): 1:00- 2:00

*NOTE!* At this time we are also looking for volunteers at the "water balloon filling station." If you don't like sports...head on over!

+ Official Ohio Summer Rendezvous Talent Show: 2:00 -3:00 PM

+ Organized games: 3:00-5:30 PM

"Balloon Drop"
"Three-man-slingshot"
"Relay Race"
"Spud"

+ Dinner: 5:30 PM

+ "Once Upon a Dream" English Country Dance Ball prep: 6:00 PM

+ Official OSR Ball: (subject to change) 7:30 PM 

Night ends when we finally drop. ;)

Sunday*~

+ Breakfast: 8:00 AM

+ Home Church: 9:00 Am

**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

Its here!

Ladies and gentlemen! (and guys - please don't get scared off by the title...) Announcing the "NEW" theme for the 3rd annual Rendezvous English Country Dance Ball: 'Once Upon a Dream'. Skip the masks...instead, think whimsy, fantasy, mystery and excitement. You can be anything and anyone in the wildest scope of you imagination - providing that it is a character from a movie, book, or play...wigs and whatnot. period dramas. lacy cravats. broadswords. glamour and glitz.

YOU are the cast - the dance floor our stage, the story waiting to be written. Don't forget! This is also a very formal Ball, so the fancier, flouncier, more sophisticated and elegant the better. 

* Gentlemen. This does not exclude you. Lets see dashing heroes, pirate kings, wealthy mill-owners. 

* Ladies. Swishing hoop-skirts, courtly maidens, puffs, swirls, glitter...English Royalty, Southern Belles.

NOTE: please keep your costumes and formal wear within the modesty guidelines mentioned previously. Yes, formal wear is acceptable if you'd rather not wear a costume.

If you have any questions, please email Michaela: pnogirl@gmail.com

: Talent Show! :

Calling all talented peoples! We are seeking willing participants to enthrall the assembled community with various feats of little known and highly sought talent. The event will be staged at the camp amphitheater and MC'd by your 2011 talent show hostesses, Hannah Michelle and Carrie Orth. Sing, yodel, dance, fly, act and perform your way to fame and wealth....or at least hearty applause and appreciation. ;) Don't be shy! We need YOUR talents - big, small, serious or zany!

Interested?? Here's what you need to do:

** Send us a brief description about what your "talent" will be, with approximate performance time.

** Please keep your performance between 5-10 minutes. If you have an idea that requires more time, let us know!

** Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis! Sign up soon to reserve your spot!

** Microphones, sound system and keyboard will be provided/available.

** Don't be shy! Recruit a friend (or two), dust off that instrument, bring some props...let's have fun!

Contact us on Facebook or email - smile (@) jesusredeemed (dot) us

Get those thinking caps on - we can't wait to hear from you! Last year's show was a highlight of the weekend! This is gonna be GREAT!

Rendezvous "trailer" - must see!

No need for any more convincing. You all want to come now, yes? ;)

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

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

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

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!