PCCCA Membership for 2010

Now is the time to join or renew your membership in the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association. This organization is working hard on your behalf. It is forging relationships, offering programs and providing resources that assist you in your ministry. Now is the time for you to stand with those who support our Presbyterian camps and conference centers. Take a look at the services provided by PCCCA and be sure to check out the member benefits it provides. Due to the special discounts you receive with membership, it may cost you more money if you don't join the association. You will find links to join by check or credit card 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. Now is the time 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 through 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, Food Service and Guest Services), the Fund Development Event, and the Focus Event for those discerning a call to camp and conference ministry
• A searchable online directory at www.bookaretreat.com that allows visitors to access listings for Presbyterian camps and conference centers based on location and lodging needs - this is provided in cooperation with the Office of Camp and Conference Ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
• 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 brochure.

What special benefits are only received by PCCCA members?

• Special rates at all PCCCA conferences and events
• Access to a special online "filing cabinet" of resources related to program, facilities, administration, etc.
• Discounted rates on the services of the PCCCA Consultants Network
• Connection to a support network of camp and conference professionals from across the United States and Canada
• Use of the PCCCA logo on your brochures and website
• Voice and vote at all association meetings
• Eligibility for election to the PCCCA Board of Directors
• Comfort in knowing that they support the greater ministry of Presbyterian camps and conference centers
• The association is also proud to offer special members-only pricing on products used by our camps and conference centers. Click on the button below to see the companies and organizations that are offering discounts to PCCCA members this year. You will receive the specifics of these special deals after you join the association.

What are the different levels of PCCCA membership?

Organizational Membership ($250)

Camps and conference ministries affiliated with the Presbyterian Church may purchase an annual Organizational Membership Package which includes an Individual membership for one staff person, two Associate memberships for board/committee members and an Associate membership for the head of each of your governing bodies (i.e. Executive Presbyter for a presbytery site, Head of Staff for a one-church site, etc.). If you would like to add more staff members to your Organizational Membership, your first additional staff person is $100 and each additional staff member after that is only $50 per person.

Join or renew as an Organizational Member for 2010 by or by

Individual Membership ($200)

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.

Join or renew as an Individual Member for 2010 by or by

Associate Membership ($75)

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)

Join or renew as an Associate Member for 2010 by or by

Student Membership ($25)

This special rate is extended to full or part-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Join or renew as a Student Member for 2010 by or by

Thank You

If you have any problems, please consult our Membership Secretary, Alan Herbert, at alanherbert171@gmail.com or 819.463.2210. 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.