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Seeing ACA Through a 20/20 Lens
 Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association,
delivered the closing keynote address at
the 2008 ACA National Conference in February.
Her presentation was dynamic, introducing
the 20/20 Vision for the Association and
rallying the audience under a common cause.
She pointed out that "we can reach
the goals of 20 million children going
to camp and 20,000 supporters and members
by the year 2020 if we all use the strength
of our many voices." She made a compelling
call to action for all of us. Watch
the keynote address now.
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Take Advantage of New Membership Renewal
Alternatives
Don't forget! ACA's new individual membership structure and
rates go into effect July 1! With the exception of student memberships,
all membership dues rates will change.
The new membership system will make all
member products and services available
to all members. Individual membership
dues will be $200. Three groups will
be able to join with a discounted member
rate: visitors can join at $95, retirees
at $60, and students at $35.
Depending on how your dues are affected,
you may wish to extend your current membership
until June 30. If your membership
expires between now and June 30, 2008,
and you'd like to extend your membership
expiration date to take advantage of your
current rate, you may call Rachel Williams
at 765-342-8456, ext. 509, or send an e-mail
to membership@ACAcamps.org and
ask for that extension. If you prefer
to renew your membership based on your
current expiration date, you're welcome
to do that, and no change to your record
is necessary.
If you're curious about your renewal
date, or have specific questions about
how the change will impact your dues or
services, be sure to contact Rachel Williams
at membership@ACAcamps.org.
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Child Protection Bill Introduced in U.S.
House and Senate
On March 13, the Child
Protection Improvements Act of 2008 was introduced by
Senators Joseph Biden (D-DE); Orrin Hatch (R-UT); and Arlen Specter (R-PA). The
bill will make permanent a child protection pilot program that allows youth-serving
organizations to run FBI background checks on prospective volunteers and employees.
The American Camp Association (ACA) has
been working for the past two years—along
with other organizations, primarily MENTOR/The National Mentoring Partnership—to
develop the content and specific text of the bill. It is because of ACA's
work and the work of its partners in Washington, D.C. that this bill was supported
by Senator Biden and introduced in Congress. The bill was also introduced the
same day in the House by Rep Adam Schiff (D-CA).
For more information about the legislation,
contact Susan
Yoder at ACA, 800-428-2267, ext. 302, or e-mail syoder@ACAcamps.org.
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NEW Material on ACA's Camp Regulations
by State Web Site
Curious about wage issues and how they
influence the camp community? ACA is proud
to announce our newest addition to our Camp Regulation by State Web Site. Information
regarding minimum wage, exemptions, overtime pay requirements, and more can now
be found online.
A complete database of information about
the camp-related
regulations in each state is available on the ACA Web site. The data provides
active links to the regulations and information in each state. Sortable by state,
a viewer can compare all fifty states (and D.C. and Puerto Rico). Additionally,
the database can indicate whether the state allows FBI records checks and information
on how to access driving checks in each state, including costs and links to request
forms.
ACA routinely checks the links and information
supplied on this database to ensure accuracy.
For more information, contact Phil Frazier
at 800-428-2267, ext. 307.
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Last Call to Guarantee
Copies of the May/June Staffing Issue
of Camping Magazine!
Imagine being able to have the best camp
trainers and consultants available for your staff orientation.
 Your premier industry resource, Camping
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Reserve your copies
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The
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your order reservation by April 2 – no
copies can be guaranteed if orders are
received after this date.
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Intelligent Staff
Recruitment—ACA's
Online Employment Center
ACA's online employment center offers
online resources to help you find, recruit,
and retain staff.
- Summer Jobs at Camp – Camps can
post seasonal job openings and reach
thousands of camp professionals.
- Year-Round Jobs at Camp – E-mail
listings of your camp's year-round
job postings are distributed to job seekers
twice a month.
- Job Fairs – Comprehensive lists
of job fairs and organizations that specialize
in international staffing.
Visit www.ACAcamps.org/jobs for
more information.
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ACA Media Resource Team Forming Now!
Are you ready and willing to add your expertise
to ACA's Media Resource Team?
ACA gets hundreds of media requests each
year for stories about the camp experience,
and we know there are many great stories
to tell! If you have those stories,
consider joining our Media Resource Team. Who's
on the team?
- ACA members who wish to contribute
their time and expertise
- Camps that have a unique program to
share
- Individuals who can speak passionately
about the value of camp
- Members willing to promote ACA's
key messages
- Individuals who can respond with a
quick turnaround
If you'd like to participate—or
if you have any questions—please submit
our online form or contact Public
Relations at 765-349-3317. Help ACA
tell the story of camp in news media throughout
the country!
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Online Centennial Tribute for Camps
Is your camp one hundred years old? Celebrate
your camp's one hundred-year anniversary
with ACA's Web-based tribute to member
camps. Your camp's centennial story can
be shared with thousands of Web visitors
every day. Complete
the Historical Profile form. ACA
will proudly add your camp's story to
the running tribute of outstanding camps
that have reached the centennial milestone.
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What Are You Reading?
What books have inspired or challenged
you lately? What books would you like
to share with others? Complete the brief
online
book review form. We
may spotlight your comments in the next "What
Are You Reading?" column in Camping
Magazine.
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