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River Valley 2008/09 AWANA Clubs begin
September 10
 AWANA Clubs meet Wednesday 6:20 to 8:00 pm.
Come join the fun!
RIVER VALLEY AWANA CLUBS NEWS:
ONLINE REGISTRATION is up and running!
FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION, CLICK
HERE!
CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST NEWSLETTER!
ALL Clubbers Must Register Online
If
you need assistance with your Clubber's registration, you may come in to
the church office prior to AWANA and meet with personnel who will complete
the registration process with you. It's as easy as that!
See What AWANA is All About!
Hey Kids & Parents! Watch our
AWANA video
here! You can also learn more about AWANA on the
AWANA website.
 AWANA is a fun and challenging
experience, and we trust that your children will enjoy the
competitive relay games and the lessons from God’s Word. The AWANA
Club goal is to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and
to train them to serve Him.
AWANA meets Wednesday evenings from 6:20 pm to 8:00 pm. Check-in
starts at 6:00 pm. In case of severe weather and possible
cancellation, tune in to AM RADIO 1580 WTTN or check our website.
We hope this information answers some of your questions and gets you
acquainted with our program. To help your child get the most out of
Awana Club:
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Help your child learn at least one
section per week
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Show interest in your child’s
achievement
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Communicate to us any special
needs
Help your child attend AWANA
consistently
Please feel free to visit us at
anytime. Call or email if you have any questions. We
look forward to working with your
children this year in AWANA.
--Your AWANA
Club Leaders
 AWANA
GROUPS:
PUGGLES
- Boys & Girls, ages 2 & 3 (3 yr olds too young for Cubbies)
CUBBIES - Boys & Girls, ages 3 &
4 (must be 3 years old by Sept.1)
SPARKS - Boys & Girls in
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade
T&T - Boys & Girls in 3rd, 4th,
5th & 6th grade
JV CLUB - Boys & Girls in 7th &
8th grade
JOURNEY
- Boys & Girls in High School
CLUB TIME
All AWANA Groups meet from 6:20 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday night.
Clubbers must check-in at the registration table every week.
Check-in begins at 6:00 pm to record attendance and pay dues and
accumulate Awana Bucks. Clubbers are to be lined up for the Flag
Ceremony promptly at the 6:20 whistle. Please pick up your children
at 8:00 pm. Cubbies and Sparks will remain with their leaders until
you get them.
WHAT AWANA CLUB NIGHT INCLUDES
The evening is divided into 3 periods: game time, handbook time
during which they say the verses they have learned, and council time
when they gather for singing, a Bible lesson and awards.
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HANDBOOK
POLICIES
Handbook sections must be done in order- do not skip sections. The
Sparks Green Jewels, however, can be done in any order at any time.
T&T silver and gold sections may be skipped and done after
completion of the regular sections. Clubbers may say up to two
sections at a time, in order to allow an opportunity for all
clubbers to say sections. Unlimited additional sections can be
completed if time permits. No sections can be said during Council
Time. Sections must be word perfect with only two helps per section.
If unable to recite a section after two helps, you may not say any
more sections that night. Practice!
DISCIPLINE
In order for clubbers to enjoy an orderly and disciplined club,
these two methods of calling for order will be implemented:
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5-COUNT -
When noise/lack of attention prevails with a group, the leader
will count loudly to five. By 5,everyone must be silent and
paying attention, including other leaders!
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3-COUNT -
If an individual has difficulty maintaining self control, they
will receive a l-count (this could occur if they are not quiet
after a 5-count). A 2-count for continued unruliness may result
in the clubber being placed under a leader’s direct supervision.
A 3-count will result in appropriate consequences and contact
with the clubber’s parents. This procedure is for the benefit of
the child (helping them to learn self control) as well for the
benefit of the entire club.
 SPONSORSHIP
River Valley AWANA Clubs is pleased to
announce you may now make requests for financial assistance for your AWANA Clubber online.
Sponsorship can provide your child with one half of the cost of
participating in the River Valley AWANA Clubs. Covered items include
half the total cost of a uniform, handbook and dues for the entire
year, if you qualify. More here...
AWANA BUCKS, AWANA CREDIT CARDS AND THE AWANA SHED
Each clubber will earn AWANA bucks which will be recorded onto a
credit card. Credit cards will be passed out on SHED NIGHTS so the
clubber can go to the shed. Clubbers must be in uniform and have
their dues paid to go to the shed. Bucks will not be carried over to
the next year. The AWANA Shed will be open 4 times during the year.
See the AWANA Calendar for details.
EARNING AWANA BUCKS
Clubbers earn Bucks by:
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Weekly
attendance
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Paying
their dues
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Bringing
their handbook
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Being in
proper uniform
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Attending
Sunday School
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Bringing
a first-time visitor
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Participating in special theme night events such as Beach Night,
Hometown Night, etc.
ACHIEVEMENT & AWARDS
Entrance Test Booklet: The
clubber’s first achievement is passing the entrance test booklet,
which they receive the first night they attend club. (Replacement
booklets are $.25) Many clubbers finish this in 3 – 4 weeks. Upon
completion, the clubber is given a membership card, is eligible to
purchase and wear the official uniform and the clubber is ready to
purchase the first handbook for his/her club. Ordering the handbook
a few weeks ahead of time is a good idea so they can continue
passing sections and earning AWANA Bucks.
Handbook Achievements: Every
handbook contains four categories of achievements:
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Club
attendance
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Bible
Memory
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Activities
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Sunday
School Attendance
Each
achievement is recognized during Council Time, where the clubber is
given an award which is to be displayed on their Awana uniform.
 Completed Handbook Awards: For
the completion of each handbook, clubbers are awarded ribbons,
plaques or trophies. The more handbooks completed, the bigger the
award. These awards are presented at the special end-of-the-year
award ceremony.
Memory Packets: Memory Packets
are available for clubbers who have completed all other books. These
cards have 60 numbered sides. 15 sides must be done at one sitting.
3 sides = 1 section Clubbers are allowed 2 helps per 15 sides.
ATTENDANCE AWARDS
In each quarter one absence is allowed. Absences for sickness, with
a note or phone call from a parent, will not cause disqualification
for the attendance award that is displayed on their uniform.
Secretaries may award perfect attendance at the end of the year.
UNIFORM
INSPECTION AWARD
Uniform inspections TBA with ribbons awarded
for clean, complete uniforms. Kids can wear their clean uniform to
school on that date and get 10 kids to sign their handbook for a
prize.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AWARDS
Clubbers with regular attendance in any Sunday School can receive 2
awards during the AWANA year.
River Valley AWANA Clubs sing on the
main floor at a Milwaukee Bucks game night!
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