Supplemental Book

SECOND QUINQUENNIAL POTOMAC CONFERENCE CORPORATION CONSTITUENCY MEETING

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS FOR DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, and ASSISTANTS 2010 – 2014

Your

Kingdom

Come September 27, 2015 Sligo Adventist Church

7700 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Camp Blue Ridge

Gerrod and Jennifer Gabel joined the Potomac team in January, 2013 with a passion for the outdoors and kids. As Director and Associate Director of Camp Blue Ridge (CBR), they have led strong, in spite of difficult circumstances at times.

Camp Blue Ridge was established in 1957 in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Montebello, Va.and has served

the constituents of the Potomac Conference. The ministry of camp has impacted thousands of families, developed leaders and mentored youth. There are many who don’t realize how far reaching the camp’s ministry runs. This is not just a summer camp, which in itself is one of the largest youth evangelistic efforts each year, but also provides a venue for church retreats, elders training, leadership training, youth retreats, etc. We are excited to see what the Lord has in store for Camp Blue Ridge as we move towards the future and fulfilling our commission.

2010 – 2015 Significant Accomplishments: • Over 200 Church, Family, Youth, and Pathfinder Ministry Events

• 1,766 campers have been reached through Summer Camp Ministry • 178 Staff members have been mentored and shared their love of Christ with our campers

Our Mission: To grow disciples with a love for Jesus

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• Begin Phase 1 of Master Plan –New Multi-use Building with a kitchen.

• Ambassador Program: Develop a group of constituents that would share camp news with their local community on a monthly basis.

• Established a 3-Way Matching Program to financially assist campers attend camp • Developed a Task Force Volunteer Program • Launched New Camp Website www.campblueridge.org • Developing a portion of the property for Pathfinders • Developed a Long Term Master Plan • Updated Camp Promotional Materials • Completed an official property survey • Transitioned all cabins so they can be winterized so save on Propane costs • Providing new meeting spaces, as well as updated much of the infastructure.

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Our Vision for the Next Five Years: • Develop and improve leadership skill-training for youth and young adults who work at camp.

• Improve facilities in ways that the land can be used to experience God and nature in restorative methods • Provide excellence in service and programming that will exceeed expectations.

• Improve general landscaping and grounds • Clearly marked trails and map for hiking.

• Increase campers’ use by 100% and retreat use by 75% • Improve curb appeal through general landscaping, completion of renovations, and maintenance of buildings.

• Increase the awareness of CBR as a retreat center for churches and youth groups.

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A special thankyou to those who led CBR in various positions over the past five years:

Bruce Gailbraith

Scott Frost

Camp Director 2008 – 2013

Camp Cook 2008 – 2015

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