For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

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Dear Volunteer Friends,

The day is drawing near...when the snow will disappear! The very thought, brings a smile to my face.

Our march towards building PHOC continues. Will you be a part? The new lodge expansion continues to move along. The interior is now painted (thank you to Ken Starling and crew) and the contractor will be laying the flooring tomorrow. Plan now for March 28th, our Maple Syrup Open House when we plan to open the new building...and highlight the great work done by the Wiles family and their volunteers in the sugar shack.

Much needs done as indicated by the list below.

Have a great week friends.

For Christian Camping,

Scott Hall
Director

Be sure to check out our needs list below. We will be listing camp needs at the bottom of the page in each issue of Plugged In. Perhaps someone in your network of churches and friends can help.

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What is Plugged In?
Plugged In is your Volunteer Newsletter for Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp!  Our goal with this weekly publication is to keep you, a valued volunteer, informed and up to date on all of the happenings at camp and ways you might want to get "Plugged In".

Outpost Renovations- Contact Gregg Short if you can help.
With a very generous donation, we will be tackling the shower house at Outpost. It needs a complete overhaul. We have two volunteers from our Board of Trustees who will be working on design, but when the time comes, we will need help doing the work. Outpost is a special part of the camp, and preserving it is important. Willing hands of all skills invited.

Pancake Flippers Needed! - NEW
As you know, our plan is to open the new lodge addition at our annual Maple Syrup Open House which is scheduled for March 28th. With the new lodge addition we are going to approach our pancake breakfast a little differently, setting up griddles in about 4 locations across the buidling with a central "fixings" area in the middle with our pure maple syrup etc... So, we need volunteers who would be willing to attend a griddle for a couple of hours and flip pancakes. Can we get you to help? The date again is March 28th starting at 10am. We'll provide the pancake batter of course but if you happen to have a griddle, all the better. Contact Scott at director@phoc.org if you can help bless our community and church families with a free pancake breakfast.

Painting and Clear Coat - NEW
The painting inside the new lodge expansion is about finished. A huge thank you to Ken Starling and his crew for their help. (If you need a home painted, contact Ken Starling at Wooster 1st. That was a free plug born of our appreciation!)

Next, we'll need to be clear coating the rest of the building exterior and just a bit of the remaining interior. When we have a date set for more, we'll let you know.

Mower and Tractor Maintenance- Do you have these skills? We need you!
Believe it or not, spring will be in in less than a month. If you have a way with engine and equipment maintenance and could help we would appreciate it. Our mowers and tractors will need oil changed, blades sharpened, filters changed, tires checked and more to get ready for the mowing season. It is important that we take good care of the equipment God has provided. Can you help?

INSIDE STUFF FOR WINTER!

Curtains (Norwalk Presbyterian is looking at how they can help. Who do you know that might have access to fabric?)
Updating our cabin curtains has been on our agenda for years, but without some good sewers and the needed material, we have been at a stand still. Are you handy with a sewing machine? Would your church be interested in donating some material? Come on down to camp for the day and plug in your machines. We'll be glad to provide a good lunch. Or if you like, gather a group together in your area. Contact the camp if interested.

DON'T FORGET

Got a Camper or RV?- ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE!
Don't forget that we have 4 new full hook up RV sites available for volunteers. If you would like to spend the summer, a week, or even a few days at camp this summer, we can "hook" you up. Various jobs, including tractor mowing, kitchen and office support will need done. Give it some thought, and then give us a call!

Trail Maintenance-
Underway! By summer 2010 we should have well marked and mapped trails. Thanks to Bob Haugh, Ed Steele, and Steve Young for taking time to help with this project!

Coordinators Needed
Are you good at pulling together resources, making phone calls and organising people? Maybe you'd like to help by coordinating volunteers. We'll keep you posted on the projects going on around camp and you can help pull people together to achieve the task. Sound good? Give us a call.

Ropes Course Assistance
Volunteer your time to assist trained instructors on our High Ropes Course. The technical stuff will be taken care of; you'll help in a support role (on the ground!). Young and old welcomed to inquire.

Small Engine Maintenance
Small engine repair and maintenance is always a challenge. We need mower blades sharpened, oil and filters changed, and general care of equipment especially during summer. If you've been gifted with the ability to maintain equipment consider volunteering some time to come down to camp and work on our equipment. We have mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, and riding equipment that needs cared for. Weed eaters recently repaired, but there is more to be done.

Other Ways to Get Plugged In
-Wood cutting for Maple Syrup Season and firewood for this winter
-There is a tree or two that needs removed around camp
-Kitchen and cook help needed for fall retreats, summer help appreciated too.

Camp Needs
(This list may seem ambitious at times but the need still exists. How can you deploy your network to further the camp ministry?)

• Mini Van for camp buisness (older is fine if in decent condition)
• Lifejackets (Coast Guard approved adult and kid sizes)
• 15 passenger van
• Snow blower (heavy duty)
• 100 folding chairs in good condition
• Riding lawn mowers in good running order
• 6 2" x 12" x 8' treated pieces of lumber for new camp game and 12 strap hinges
• 12 compasses
• 6 Sets of Grill Tongs
• 72 Pie Irons
• 12 Bike and 12 Skate Board helmets
• Set of tire chains for 33 -12.50 -15 garden tractor tire chains.

email: director@phoc.org

office: 419 938-3715

cell: 419 606-4757