February Director’s Message
Prepare for the kick off of “Fill the Canoe” with a Hardtner Sunday in your church! The campaign always kicks off on the Sunday closest to St. Patrick’s Day. The purpose of “Fill the Canoe” is to share the Hardtner story and to help raise funds for our Camp and Conference Center. Hardtner Sundays are scheduled in each church in the Diocese where friends of Camp share how Hardtner has been home to so many special spiritual events for generations. Some churches have all Hardtner alumni wear their Camp shirts! Some have even brought canoes into the sanctuary to make the point! Camp Hardtner is a vital part of so many ministries and so many lives in Louisiana. The Camp and Conference Center deserves our support. It really is a special place that we all can be proud of. Designate someone to be your Hardtner ambassador in your congregation. If you need someone from outside your church to tell the Hardtner story contact a Hardtner trustee or the Camp office for assistance. Giving envelopes and support materials will be made available to each church soon.
Are you a “friend” of the Official Camp Hardtner Facebook page? Sign up now and get all the latest postings and information from camp. Announcements and photos will keep you up to date with activity at Camp. It is easy and free to join!
The Summer Camping Committee is busy preparing for Summer 2012. The counselors are being selected. Registration is under way on line and by mail. REMEMBER TO REGISTER AND PAY FULL FEES BEFORE APRIL 1ST TO QUALIFY FOR THE “NO FOOLIN’” DISCOUNT PRICES. Some sessions will fill up so don’t be left out of this outstanding opportunity. Please note the prices listed in ALIVE! last month were incorrect. The correct information is available here and will be available in packets provided to each church. You can save up to $40 by registering before April 1st!
The Hardtner Board of Trustees will be holding their own retreat this month to work on planning and prioritizing for the future. If you have input, suggestions or questions contact a Trustee. The Trustees are Chair Charles Adkins from Lake Charles, Dudley Beene from Shreveport, Andre Bordelon from Woodworth, Terry Clason from Homer, Mike Endicott from Shreveport, Carllene MacMillan from Lafayette, Karen Nash from Mansfield, and Ed Ryland from Monroe.
Hope to see you all at Camp soon!
Mr. Pat
Executive Director
