Hiking with the Kids

The kids had Thanksgiving week off so on Monday we went to Pirates Cove at Corona Beach and hiked around.

More photos at:
http://www.dropshots.com/Jjuhala#date/2009-11-23/16:15:45

Summer Training Report

Here's a brief overview of the training we did this summer.


3 Directors Training Institutes
(held in Omaha NE., Portland OR., & Madison AL.)
• 36 trainees
• 15 NEW camps from:
• Nebraska (2), Illinois (2), California (2), Colorado, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina and, Wyoming


2 Passing the Scepter classes
(held in Tampa FL. & Costa Mesa CA.)
• 20 Trainees
• 12 Current camps represented

Totals
• 11 Trainers
• 5 Host Couples
• 3 Child Abuse Specialists
• 5 different training locations
• 56 total students
• 27 Camps represented
• 2 new states trained - South Carolina & Wyoming

Additional resources for current existing camps:

Training Library on the web providing resources to Camp Directors for local training.
Day Trainer Program to train and provide resources for area trainers to assist new camps with their first year of training.

Things to Think About

The most destructive habit.....................................Worry
The greatest Joy...................................................Giving
The greatest loss...............................Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work............................Helping others
The ugliest personality trait.............................Selfishness
The most endangered species...............Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource...........................Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"..................Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome............................Fear

The most effective sleeping pill...................Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease.......................Excuses
The most powerful force in life...................................Love

The most dangerous pariah.............................A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer.................The brain
The worst thing to be without.................................. Hope

The deadliest weapon....................................The tongue
The two most power-filled words............................"I Can"
The greatest asset................................................Faith

The most worthless emotion..............................Self-pity
The most beautiful attire.....................................SMILE!
The most prized possession............................. Integrity

The most powerful channel of communication.......Prayer
The most contagious spirit..........................Enthusiasm