2023-2024 Pathfinder Club Registration Form

LifePoint Pathfinder Club

Membership Application
LIFEPOINT PATHFINDER CLUB POLICIES

Purpose of Pathfinders

1)    Lead its members into a growing, redemptive relationship with God

2)    Build its members into responsible, mature individuals

3)    Involve its members in active, selfless service

Fees

Registration fee is $40 per pathfinder. There will be additional fees for other activities of which we will notify you in advance.

Club Meetings

Meetings are Saturdays 3:30-6:00 p.m. at LifePoint Christian Fellowship. Pathfinders are expected to be punctual, so please ensure that they arrive and are picked up on time.

Your child’s safety is important to us and for that reason we have implemented a sign in/sign out procedure. You must come in to sign in and sign out your pathfinder at every meeting.

Attendance and Participation

Regular attendance is necessary for a successful program. Pathfinders that are absent may not be able to complete projects, honors or Investiture Achievement requirements. They also miss information and important announcements. Attendance at non-meeting events is also important. All Pathfinders are expected to participate in service projects, fundraisers and field trips.   Pathfinders must attend the meeting immediately prior to a campout/activity to participate in that campout/activity.

Uniforms and Dress Code

Uniforms are required for all meetings and events unless otherwise specified by the Pathfinder director.

Class D uniform is required for meetings, campouts, and activities.

Class D uniform includes club t-shirt, pants or modest length shorts, closed-toe shoes.

We have elected not to use the Class A uniform at this time.

The registration fee includes the club t-shirt.

Modesty in dress at all club activities and events is required. No bare midriffs, spaghetti straps or low-cut shirts, no high-cut shorts, no low-riding pants. The club shirt must not be modified in any way.

Parent Volunteers and Family Involvement

When working with pathfinders in any capacity, all volunteers including parents must complete the Sterling Volunteers certification as mandated by the Florida Conference of SDA.

When assistance is needed by the pathfinder staff, one parent per family may be permitted to attend a campout or activity.

Non-pathfinder children are not permitted on campouts but may be permitted to attend other events with prior authorization of club co-directors.

Electronics Policy

LifePoint Pathfinder Club does not allow any electronic devices including cell phones at any club event, meeting, activity or campout.

If a pathfinder is found breaking this policy the item will be confiscated and returned to the parent at the end of the event. If a pathfinder breaks this rule twice, the consequences will be the loss of special event privileges for the next event. After that, breaking this rule again will result in loss of special event privileges for the year.

We understand that many pathfinders carry cell phones with them at all times. When the pathfinder arrives at meetings and events, at the pathfinder sign in/sign out area there will be a place for them to check in their electronics upon arrival and check them out at departure.

LifePoint Pathfinder Club and the pathfinder staff are not responsible for the condition or safety of any electronic devices left in their possession.

If the parent needs to get in touch with their pathfinder during any pathfinder event they can always contact the directors.

Please notify the staff if your pathfinder requires a cell phone for medical purposes. In this event, the pathfinder must not use the device for anything other than its medical purpose.

Conduct Policy

Good conduct is an essential facet of pathfinders.

Each pathfinder is required to read and sign the Pathfinder Code of Conduct in the membership application. This code reflects the qualities that are expected of each member. If a pathfinder breaks this code, a suspension of privileges may result up to expulsion depending on the severity or repeat nature of the offense, at the discretion of the staff.

Our discipline procedure is the following:

Step 1 Warning
Step 2 Separated from group for 5-10 minutes
Step 3 Taken to director
Step 4 Director will bring issue to parents to discuss further action
Step 5 If misbehavior is severe and/or continuous, suspension from club activities for a week or more may be necessary
The pathfinder and parent will be notified if a suspension is necessary and for how long the suspension will last.

No bullying, hazing, put-downs, or pranks are allowed at any pathfinder event.

Participating in off-campus events is a privilege and any pathfinder not displaying behavior in accordance with the code of conduct will not be permitted to attend off-campus events with the club. If a pathfinder demonstrates problematic behavior while at an off-campus event the parent will be notified and required to pick-up the pathfinder at that time.

I have read, understood, and accepted the above LifePoint Pathfinder policy guidelines.
PATHFINDER Name*

First NameLast Name
PATHFINDER E-mail
PATHFINDER Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
PATHFINDER Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
PATHFINDER Birth Date:*

MonthDayYear
PATHFINDER Grade*
Last Pathfinder Level Completed
Adult SmallAdult MediumAdult LargeAdult XLAdult 2XL
PARENT Name*

First NameLast Name
Additional PARENT Name

First NameLast Name
PARENT E-mail*
example@example.com
PARENT Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate PARENT Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
I GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO PICK UP MY CHILD FROM PATHFINDER EVENTS:

NamePhone Number
NamePhone Number

Pathfinder Pledge

By the grace of God, I will be pure, kind, and true. I will keep the Pathfinder Law. I will be a servant of God and a friend to man.
Pathfinder Law

Keep the Morning Watch Do my honest part Care for my body Keep a level eye Be courteous and obedient Walk softly in the sanctuary Keep a song in my heart Go on God's errands
Pathfinder Code of Conduct

I will be respectful of Pathfinder staff and fellow pathfinders by following this code of conduct:
- I will listen for instructions and follow them the first time I am asked.
- I will be honest.
- I will not ridicule, fight, haze, prank or bully.
- I will not use profanity.
- I will have a willing attitude.
- I will not complain or whine.
- I will be modest in dress and appearance.
- I will have no physical contact or engage in improper conduct with another pathfinder or staff.
- I will respect church/club/LPA property and the property of others.
- I will stay with my instructor or counselor at all times.
- I will keep the Pathfinder Pledge and Law.
- I will not use any electronic devices including cell phones at any club event, meeting, activity or campout without staff permission.
- I will follow all church guidelines regarding Covid-19 safety including wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing, and using hand sanitizer.
I would like to join the LifePoint Pathfinder Club. I will attend club meetings, camping and field trips, missionary adventures and other club activities. I agree to be guided by the Pathfinder Code of Conduct and the Pathfinder Pledge and Law.
PATHFINDER Signature*

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Approval by Parents/Guardians

The applicant must be in 5th-12th grade.

We have read the Pathfinder Code of Conduct and Pathfinder Pledge and Law and are willing and desirous that the applicant become a Pathfinder. We will assist the applicant in observing the rules of the Pathfinder organization.

In consideration of the benefits derived from membership, we hereby voluntarily waive claim against the club or the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for any accidents which may arise in connection with the activities of the Pathfinder club. As parents we understand that the Pathfinder Club program is an active one for the applicant. It includes many opportunities for service, adventure, and fun. We will cooperate by:
- Learning how we can assist the applicant and leaders.
- Encouraging the applicant to take an active part in all activities.
- Attending events to which parents are invited.
- Being punctual.
I have read, understood, and accepted the Parent Approval.
I give permission for my child's image to be used by LifePoint Pathfinder Club and other publications not used for commercial purposes.
PARENT Signature*

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MEDICAL CONSENT
PATHFINDER Name*

First NameLast Name
Pathfinder's Medical Insurance*

Company NamePolicy Number
Pathfinder's Physician's Name*

NamePhone Number
YesNo
ALLERGIES
Please list or write "n/a"
blanks blank*
MEDICATIONS
Please list or write "n/a"
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MEDICAL HISTORY
Current Conditions ( for example: recent surgery, diabetes, chronic illness)
Please list or write "n/a"
blanks blank*
SDA diet (no pork, shellfish...)VegetarianVegan
Person to notify in case of accident or illness if parents are not available:*

NamePhone Number
Relationship of above named person to Pathfinder*
I, blanks*, (parent/guardian) give the following emergency medical treatment consent for the above named child. Effective from today's date of blank*
Emergency SurgeryFirst AidBoth of the aboveNone of the above
PARENT Signature*

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Subscribed and acknowledged before me this ______ day of _________________, __________

by________________________________________________, who is personally known to me or

who has produced __________________________________________ as identification.

__________________________________________________________

Signature of Notary Public
Should be Empty:

LifePoint Pathfinder Club

Pathfinder Pledge

Pathfinder Law

MEDICAL CONSENT