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THE NORTHMEN NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 44 ----- JUNE 2006 ----- NUMBER 2 |
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“Into All the World”
SPEAKERS: 45th Annual Meeting 2006 Northman - August 1, 2 & 3 _______________________________________________________________________________ |
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| How to Contact Us Phone: 1 (989) 343-0521 Snail Mail: 1695 David Rd., Prescott, MI. 48756 E mail: northwoods@voyager.net Web Site: www.northmenministries.com We are no longer updating information on the old website. Getting to Camp From I 75 exit at 244 and take N Higgins Lake rd to Military Rd; Military to Fletcher and follow the signs. From 127: Military to Fletcher and follow signs. From M 66. Signs begin at W. Sharon Road. From US 131 at Kalkaska, South Boardman or Cadillac turn to get unto M 66. Signs begin at W Sharon Road on M 66. There is a landing field at Moorestown and we would make arrangements to pick you up if you want to fly in. Give us the day and time. The nearest major airport is Traverse City. Camping Cost Our arrangement with the state for land use has changed this year. They have developed an entirely new use situation. In some ways it will help us in other ways it leads closer to our not being able to use this site in the future. We will have less overall cost and we must distribute them to you who camp. Camping will be one dollar per person per night. That should cover the lump cost and the permits the state is requiring of us as well as insurance. This fee will be collected by camp with you being responsible to get your camp info and money to us in the envelopes we will provide. What you need for camping Northmen camping is primitive camping at its best. We list some things you will probably need. Shelter, lanterns (no electricity is available), fire starter, dishes, cooking utensils, chairs, table, plastic for awnings, good warm sleeping bags (it can get cool at night), shovel, rake, hatchet, bug dope, jackets, food for meals, dish washing needs, flashlights, rain gear, water jugs, rope & maybe some others things you think of. Do NOT bring any wood. This is an absolute no no and the DNR will be checking. We will have wood available for your use at a minimal cost. Where to camp It is first come first serve on camp sites. We do have a new rule from the state. No one can camp within 100’ of the creek. We will have signs posted as to where that line is. It will affect some of your who have been very close to the creek in past years. There is plenty of room for tents, motor homes and trailers. What’s available At the camp site you will find water, wood, and items like bread, milk and ice. We charge only our cost for those items (no cost for water). Anything else you might need you must provide. The milks kept cold and we try to keep the ice available at all times. It is about 12 miles to the nearest store or gas station. It is wise to fill your gas tanks up as you come to camp. Boys Meetings Junior boys will meet in their own sessions during the day. Two one hour sessions in the morning are times of singing, learning and sharing. These sessions are led by men from various congregations. In the afternoon the boys have recreation. The first day is general recreation. The second day will be the bicycle rally. Terry Stickler is in charge of this and promises a good time and prizes. If at all possible Jr. boys need to bring their bikes. Teens meet for two one hour sessions each morning and a one hour session on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday afternoon they take their canoe trip on the Manistee. This trip is for teens only and is directed by people who are very capable. Cost is in the neighbor of $15 or $20 per boy. Permission slips needed. If you bring boys be sure they are in sessions during the day and in the big tent with you at night please. |
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