The FCH Vision: Sample “Chapter” Activities
included below!
Provide interdenominational fellowship activities/opportunities for
men, women, & youth.
Including
meetings, cookouts, game dinners, campouts, youth events, 3D shoots, etc. in an
effort to share the love of Jesus Christ and ultimately build up the Kingdom.
Activities bring involvement and the building of relationships. Relationships lead others to Christ!
Each activity allows members to expose their friends to FCH activities
including the message of salvation. An outdoor ministry provides a foundation
of common interest and makes sharing Christ easy while on common ground!
Activities need to be diverse, inclusive,
and well rounded. Not
just archery, firearms, deer, and so on. Hunting is seasonal such as deer in
the fall and turkey in the spring. Need to use other outdoor avenues in between
the hunting “slots” to keep an active and ongoing agenda and involvement.
Activities such as; campouts, canoe trips, youth events, hog roasts, fishing
day, blood drives etc. are all well received.
FCH is about “including not excluding” all outdoor enthusiasts.
February – Field trip to Bass Pro (Church Vans) – 40
people
February - Wild Game Dinner & Whitetail
Awards – 200 people
March – Field trip to Deer & Turkey Expo (Church Vans) – 25 people
March – Hunter Safety Class (40)
April – Host Spring 3D Shoot – 100 people
April – Turkey Season Kick-Off & Calling Contest (Kid’s
Division too!)– 100 people
May – Scioto River Canoeing, Camping, Fishing (3 day event) –
25 people
June – Annual
June – FCH Annual Family Campout - 40 people
July – Family Hog Roast –150 people
August – Host Fall 3D Shoot – 150 people
September – Scioto River Canoeing, Camping Fishing
(3 day event) – 25 people
October – Archery Season Deer Kick-Off – 120
people
November – Firearms Season Deer Kick-Off &
Turkey Awards – 175 people
Event Mailing:
The best method
of communication to promote FCH activities is through mailing and church
bulletin advertizing. People cannot come, if they do not know! Drafted letters
are to all mailed to all members along with others on the mailing list
promoting, advertising and inviting, involvement to each event. Communications
must be well written, exciting, descriptive, and positive. Letters such as
this, make people “want” to be apart! Letters should mail-out 2 weeks prior to
the event. Always promote interdenominational fellowship where everyone is
welcome!
Detailed and Complete Books/Records:
It is essential
that all FCH funds and transactions are recorded and documented through the
mother church treasury in order to maintain non-profit protection. Failure to
account appropriately will lead to Chapter forfeiture. Independent FCH bank
accounts may not be used.
Membership
Records must be kept current and up to date. If you lose track of your
membership and addresses you will lose your members! A follow-up “Welcome to
FCH” letter should be sent to all new members within 1 month of sign-up. This
letter brings accountability to new members as representatives of FCH and also
gives them a personal sense of belonging.
Leadership Expectations:
Leaders must lead in all aspects of the
ministry! Involvement
and support is essential in all fashions of the ministry encompassing the FCH
vision of providing fellowship/relationship building opportunities for all
outdoor enthusiasts.
Leadership is about providing unity, excitement, enthusiasm,
involvement, motivation, support, encouragement, mentorship, organization,
& perseverance.
Leadership is not about:
focusing on just a few, a small click, individual pride, self-serving agendas,
conflict, or dissension. United we stand…Divided we fall!
Leaders should not pursue personal agendas or hold
weapon stereotype/prejudices. If leaders do not embrace the complete ministry
vision, they probably should not be in a leadership role.
Leadership team members should be chosen according to the skill set
that they bring to the team and organization. Skills such as public speaking
(extremely important), organization, writing, computer, & secretarial
skills are all essential needs for a functional leadership team. As a FCH leader… What skill set do you bring to the table?
What skill sets does your team bring to the table? Where is your team the
weakest? How/Who can fulfill the need?
Leadership Pastoral involvement
from the “mother” church is an important part concerning the success and
spiritual focus of each FCH Chapter. FCH Activities will not be scheduled in
conflict with normal church activities, i.e. church services. Pastor
involvement also includes recognizing the vision and focus of an outdoors
outreach through relationship building. The Pastor needs to be aware of and
approve the FCH event calendar and has the ability to critique activities
accordingly.
Leadership Teams should periodically meet to discuss old
and new business, review financial records, and build unity within the team.
Monthly meetings are highly recommended.
Fundraising Events:
Fundraising
events are a great way to help financially build the organization. Donations
work for a while, but people will eventually get tired of handing over money to
beggars when they see nothing in return. Fundraisers help you present the
financial need, but also show that
you are willing to work for it.
Activities in
which individuals seek sponsorship such; Walk-A-Thons, Archery Shoot-A-Thons,
Bake Sales, Hunter Auctions, Donation can at Game Dinners, Outdoor Clean-Up
Day/ Hire a helping Hand, and so on.
We do not promote, participate, or host
raffles, lotteries, or any other gambling type activity!