Hi Friends,

I wanted to give you an update regarding the change of plans for the boating trip, plus the addition of a well loved event:  Due to scheduling issues, only a few people are able to attend the three day boating trip next week, So – I’ve decided to make the boating trip a one day event next Tuesday, August 11th.  We’ll depart Bethel at 7:30 am, stop in at Starbucks and head over to Lake Tulloch for a day of boating adventure.  We’ll return that evening via Sonic Burger and should be back between 9 and 10 pm.  This event is open to Sr High and College students and limited to 12 people.  I’ll send out the cost for this fun filled day tomorrow night so bring a check and secure your spot on Sunday.

Now here’s the bonus:  This coming Wednesday night, August 12th we’ll head over to the Santa Cruz area for our annual beach dinner and bonfire.  The cost for this event will be $10 plus money for dinner at Togo’s.  We’ll meet at Bethel at 5:15pm and be back by 10pm (hopefully, all you “Y” staffers will be able to join us).  Sign up for this as well on Sunday.  These will both be great days.

Peace, Tom

After months of trying to find a place up to the challenge of hosting our youth group for the boating trip.  This year’s lucky pool of water is Lake Tulloch, located at the base of the Sierra’s on the way to Angle’s Camp.  The trip dates are Monday morning, August 10th to Wednesday afternoon, August 12th.  We’ll be renting standard, 4 person, hotel rooms and need to limit the trip to 16 total participants.  The cost for the trip is $155 (the same as last year).  This will pay for lodging, fuel, and food (except for lunch on the way up, dinner on the way back, and one dinner while we’re at the lake).

Make sure to RSVP right away to snag a spot.  You can email me at th----@------.net, call me on my cell, or sign up on “The Wall”.  A deposit of $100 is due Sunday, August 9th to secure your spot.  I’ll have a checklist and more details next Sunday as well.

Peace, Tom