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Senior High Youth
Gathering

November 19-21, 2010
Estes Park, Colorado

This year’s SHYG will be November 19-21 at the Estes Park YMCA in the heart of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The youth from your congregation, youth ministers and caring adults are invited to gather for a great weekend.

For late registrations, please contact RC Reiman by email or call the synod office (800-525-0462).


1. Information and Resources

Welcome - Read this First for registration overview
Guide to Selecting Adult Leaders
Covenant Form

Poster / Schedule


Logo in Word document for you to use

Logo as a jpg file (right-click to save to your computer)
Logo as a transparent gif file (for websites)

2. Forms to Download



Fill out the following .pdf forms on screen and then save, print out or email them.
These Adult and Youth forms are the "template" for the online registration process:
Adult Registration / Release Form
Youth Registration / Release Form
3. Cornerstone
CornerStone are young adults, 18 to 25, who will serve as peer ministers, small group leaders and servants of hospitality at the SHYG.  
Cornerstone Application

Your 2010 SHYG Planning Team

Jeremy Marburger,  Chair    
Becca Sager, Co-Chair
RC Reiman, Registrar & Housing
Jason Davis, Large Group Interaction        
Becca Winship, Small Groups
Carrie Stadtmueller, Worship  
Rev. Dan Bollman, Chaplain & Sacristan  
Rev. Sarah Moening, Chaplain
Makenzie Patrick, Theme Design  
Rev. Paul Judson, The Book! Displays/Vendors   
Rev. Brian Bergum, Bible Study & Church-Home Connection
Jordan Berry & Marissa Smith
, CornerStone Peer Ministry Coordinators     
Linda Staats, RMS Staff Liaison

 

New & Updated Resources

Packing List

SHYG Medical Release Form
If your congregation has not already provided and collected a form, similar to this one, for each SHYG participant, then this form must be completed and two copies brought with you to the SHYG.

Expanded Permission Treatment Form
If your congregation has already gathered forms for Permission for Medical Treatment in Emergency Situations, then this form expands the permission to the RMS staff and SHYG Planning team. Needs to be completed and stapled to the congregation’s existing forms and brought with you to the SHYG. This required information was an oversight and we apologize for the inconvenience.

SHYG Devos
A tri-fold to copy and bring with your group to the SHYG.

SHYG Devos for Congregation and Home
•A Blessing for SHYG participants for Sunday, November 14.
• Devotions

Registration Dates:
September 1, 2010 – Registration Opens
October 15, 2010 – After this date a$10 late fee.
November 1, 2010 - Registration Closes

Registration Fee: $140 Includes: 2-nights lodging, four meals, programming, take-homes, and awesome daytime interaction and night-life in Christ!

YMCA of the Rockies website
YMCA webcam
driving map
map of YMCA of the Rockies


Speaker: Aaron Tidwell

Aaron Tidwell is a respected speaker, workshop, seminar, and retreat leader for a variety of audiences. He is known for his enthusiastic and engaging approach toward youth ministry.. For the last 17 years, Aaron has served as Director of Family Ministry at Trinity Lutheran Church, Manhattan Beach, California enriching the youth through music and laughter.

Band: Tangled Blue

Aimée and Joel, of Tangled Blue, first met in 1995. They performed together for the very first time in the summer of 2000, Aimée (vocals, percussion) and Joel (vocals, guitar). In 2001 Aimée and Joel were married and began performing together as Tangled Blue. The band has a unique sound that incorporates latin and electronic percussion as well as acoustic and electric guitars. The music and infectious melodies are a caffeinated folk-rich blend of songs, designed to engage the listener. Tangled Blue has traveled more than 290.000 miles of U.S. Highways performing at churches, coffee shops, colleges, youth gatherings and festivals. Website.

 

Questions?

for help specifically about online registration call the synod office: 303-777-6700

for general questions, email the SHGY Chair, Jeremy Marburger

for housing and registration questions, email RC Reiman, registrar

for Cornerstone Peer Ministers questions, email Jordan Berry & Marissa Smith

for questions about mileage subsidy, medical coverage for uninsured youth/adults, and safe haven issues, email Linda Staats

 
 

 

 

Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA
455 Sherman Street, Suite 160 + Denver, Colorado 80203 + phone 303.777.6700 or 1.800.525.0462 + fax 303.733.0750
rmsynod@rmselca.org + map and directions