Now is the time to join or renew your membership in the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association. 2008 was a huge year for the association and we are looking forward to bigger and better things in 2009. Please take a look at the services provided by PCCCA and be sure to check out the new member benefits we now provide. You will find links to the membership form and the online system at the bottom of this page.

Am I currently a member of PCCCA?

PCCCA does not receive funding from a denomination. The association's main source of funding is through the annual member dues contributed by individuals and by sites. Memberships expire at the end of each calendar year. Please make plans now to join PCCCA or renew your membership online or by mail. In light of our new relationship with The Presbyterian Church in Canada, all of the Presbyterian camps, conference centres, and programmes in Canada receive free membership in PCCCA for 2009-2011.

What does PCCCA provide for all Presbyterian camps and conference centers?

• Programs like the Annual Conference, the Connection Events for the different people on your staff (Program, Maintenance, Kitchen and Reservations), the Fund Development Event, and the Focus Event for those discerning a call to camp and conference ministry
• An online directory of Presbyterian camps and conference centers that allows visitors to access listings by state, province and region
• The Branches Online enewsletter, which is distributed four times a year, includes articles on trends, program ideas and other areas of interest to camps and conference centers
• A page on the PCCCA website where Presbyterian camps and conferences centers can post year-round positions (part or full-time)
• A network of consultants who provide knowledgeable, affordable consulting services to Presbyterian camps and conference centers
• And much, much more. To learn more about the PCCCA organization, please take a look at our new brochure.

What special benefits are only received by PCCCA members?

• Discounted registration fees at PCCCA conferences and events
• Access to a special online repository of resources related to program, facilities, administration, etc.
• Discounted rates on the services of the PCCCA Consultants Network
• Use of the PCCCA logo on your brochures and website
• Voice and vote at all general business meetings of the organization
• Eligibility for election to the PCCCA Board of Directors
• Comfort in knowing that they support the greater ministry of Presbyterian camps and conference centers

NEW FOR 2009
On top of all of the great services provided by PCCCA, the association is proud to offer special members-only pricing on products used by our camps and conference centers. The following companies and organizations now provide a special discount for 2009 members of PCCCA. You will receive the specifics of these special deals after you join the association.

Bunk1.com
Bunk1.com offers a fully integrated Online Registration and Camper Management Database system. Bunk1’s summer services include Bunk Replies (e-mails from campers without a computer), Bunk Notes (one-way e-mail), Online Photo Gallery and Video Gallery. Check out our newest feature Camp Alumni.com. The first sophisticated alumni database and secure networking site for summer camps! To learn more, visit www.bunk1.com.

Callippe Solutions LLC/ Lodgepole
Was the lodge roof replaced in 1998?  Or was it 1999? What year will you need to paint the cabins again? At the touch of a computer button, easily see historical maintenance information as well as daily, monthly, and long-term projection schedules. Recently released Lodgepole Property System® version 4.0 has new features, tracks expanded information and has additional pre-formatted reports. Lite and multiple property versions available. Also see a new 2008 education book, “Outdoor Site and Facility Management: Tools for Creating Memorable Places” or www.callippe.com/book (232 pages with CD-ROM).

CampBrain
We provide camp management software and online registration solutions to camps and retreat/conference centers throughout North America. We serve hundreds of camps and have been doing so since 1994. Our solutions feature camper registration, billing, medical, transportation, activity scheduling, cabin and group assignment, camp store, alumni, staff, donors, inquiries, credit card processing and a complete group rental module. Customize a solution to meet your specific needs. We take pride in our products and our commitment to exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.campbrain.com.

CampRegister
CampRegister, part of Active Network, is the leading provider of integrated technology solutions for camps, providing the comprehensive solution: camp management software, online registration, credit card processing, photo and email services for parents, free publicity services, website tools, and more. CampRegister’s premier system services some of the largest camps in the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.campregister.com.

Campwise
Campwise management software for camps, retreat/conference centers and off-season programming. Fully integrated; combines camp/retreat center management functions such as registration, New group registration, activity scheduling, billing, housing, New camp store, transportation & staff with rich online registration, staff, payments & inquiry. New donor module adds fundraising management enabling organizations to track donations/pledges/campaigns; online donations; track gifting options (cash, pledges, in-kind, matching gifts, etc.); track donor history with integrated contact management system; and more. Our Parent Communicator, a no-cost-to-camp product which enhances communication between campers and camper families with camper photos, one-way email, and camp newsletters may be added.

Equal Exchange
Equal Exchange has created Big Change since 1986. What if food could be traded in a way that is honest and fair, a way that empowers both farmers and consumers? What if trade supported small farmer co-operatives that use sustainable methods, rather than industrialized agribusiness that relies on exploited labor and harmful chemicals? When you purchase Equal Exchange coffee, tea, chocolate, pecans, almonds and cranberries, you join a network that enables farmers in Latin America, Africa, Asia and the U.S. to stay on their land, support their families, plan for the future, and care for the environment. Through Fair Trade we can create a more equitable world.

Run River Enterprises
The mission of Run River Enterprises is to provide camps, retreat/conference centers, and other organizations with spiritually-based consultant services in areas of strategic endeavor, including Master Plans, Capital Campaigns, Spiritual Discernment, and Organizational Development. Some of the unique aspects of Run River’s work are: extensive data interpretation including GIS based analysis, specific directives for implementation, and processes which are grounded in prayer and Bible study. The principal consultants of Run River are a husband and wife team, both ordained in the United Methodist Church. Together, they offer a distinctive set of gifts to meet your need for consultant services.

What are the different levels of PCCCA membership?

ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP - $250
Camps and conference ministries affiliated with the Presbyterian Church may purchase an annual Organizational Membership Package which includes: one INDIVIDUAL membership for a staff person (transferable) and two ASSOCIATE memberships for board or committee members (transferable). Additional INDIVIDUAL memberships are available at a reduced rate of $100 for each additional staff person (transferable).

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - $200 (Non-Transferable)
This membership is for staff people, volunteers in a supervisory capacity of a camp, conference or retreat ministry, and for members of churches and governing bodies who support the mission, goals, and ministries of PCCCA.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - $75 (Non-Transferable)
This membership level is eligible to:

• Committee and board members of camp, conference or retreat ministries
• Volunteers related to camp, conference or retreat ministries who are not serving in a supervisory capacity
• Retired staff of camp, conference or retreat ministries
• Former members of PCCCA who have been selected for Lifetime Achievement by the Board and have been extended Emeritus Status in the organization (no annual dues are required)

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP - $25 (Non-Transferable)
This special rate is extended to full or part-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program. You can only become a student member by mail with a check (and not through the online membership system).

How do I become a PCCCA member for 2009?

You can use the membership system on the PCCCA website to join or renew your membership with a credit card. You can also download the membership form (pdf) and mail it with your check. If you have any problems, please consult our Membership Secretary, Scott Henderson, at scott@calvincrest.com or 559.683.4450, ext. 211. Just click on your preferred method below.

Please contact our Executive Director, Joel Winchip, at joel@pccca.net or 803.322.0232 if he can ever help you or your site. 

Thank you for your support of the ministry of PCCCA.