Registration now open! {2012}

Registration for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous 2012 is now officially open! You may begin sending in your $80 now (please send me a private facebook message or email me at : pnogirl [at] gmail [dot] com for the mailing address). Looking forward to seeing you all!

Also, please note that there are spots still open for guys to host devotions/church and sports. Again, contact me via facebook of the above email address.

Show of Talent!

Calling all talented peoples! We are seeking willing participants to enthrall the assembled weekend community with various feats of little known and highly sought talent. MC'd by your 2012 hostesses Hannah Michelle L & Anna Ferrar, the Show of Talent (formerly known as the Talent Show...hey I gotta change something) will be staged from the camp amphitheater on Saturday. Sing, yodel, dance, fly, act and perform your way to fame and wealth....or at least hearty applause and appreciation. ;)

If you've attended but never participated, this is your year! We need YOUR talents - big, small, serious or zany!

Ready? Here's the lowdown:

** Send 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 or four), brush up those dance moves, pack some props in your suitcases...let's have fun!

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

Get those thinking caps on - we can't wait to hear from you! The show is always a highlight of the weekend and we expect this year to be NO exception!

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

Official dates for 2012!

September 14th-16th. Mark your calendars. This is going to be the best Ohio Summer Rendezvous yet. Can't wait to see y'all!

New month for this year's event!

Keep you're calendars open for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous 2012!! The event is tentatively going to be held in July--rather than September. Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated!

Also, please note that the blog is under site construction. Thanks!

Michaela for the Ohio Summer Rendezvous Team  

Dance prep

Ok, ppls. There in fact IS a prep dance prepared at 7:15 Saturday night. The actual Ball will be at 7:30 or 8:00. As many as are able should be back down at the lodge around this time IN costume. If your still getting ready and are unable to attend, that's fine...but you'll miss prep. ;) I'm not sure what Don (the caller) has in mind for the intro-class, BUT he told me he now has his list of "fun dances" down to 57 (for the Ball). :P hehe Yes, yes, he's cutting it down. ;)
- We are going to have a BLAST.  

Midnight...final deadline

Attention: tomorrow begins The Ohio Summer Rendezvous!  If you are STILL interested in attending, but haven't gotten the chance to register, you may until midnight TONIGHT. Please contact me at: pnogirl [at] gmail [dot] com 

Saturday *Sports*

I was just perusing the schedule, and noticed that organized (or disorganized, whichever, ;)) sports, (namely, Volleyball and Ultimate) are not on it.

According to the schedule, we've got 'Free for all games' from 1 to 2, (for those not in the talent show, as that is talent show prep time,) and then organized games from 3-5:30.

So, just a note from a concerned OSR'er, wondering if there will indeed be time for the aforementioned games, which were pretty well attended last time. Of course it will depend on number of folks interested, but I was just wondering...

I'm excited! See you all soon!
~Caleb

Statistics*~

Announcement: registration is closed. ****however**** if you are seriously wanting to come, but are undecided, let me know within the next two days, and we will count you in (rather then sending a check, you may bring your $$ directly to the camp.)

We have an awesome group this year! Final statistics are: 

38 ppls all together staying at the camp...45 people in all (some - my family and a few parents only paying for meals.)

16 guys 

17 gals 

{not including parents and my younger siblings}

Not bad, eh? o.O

Scavenger Hunt Update!

Ok folks, just in case you've forgotten, I figured I'd mention again about the AWESOME, AMAZING Photo Scavenger Hunt we're going to have this year! (at least, that's what I'm hoping it'll be ;) )
As I previously mentioned, it'll be a camping theme. You'll have a certain amount of time to take pictures completing all the objectives on the list we'll give you, and the person with the most things done wins! Sample objectives may include photographing your entire team doing some various activities such as: relaxing around a campfire; making a s'more (sans marshmallow); and the perpetual favorite, a team pyramid! (With a fun twist!)
So, as was previously stated, bring your cameras and bring your sense of adventure, cause this will be a fun time for all involved!
-Carrie