ALIVE 2015
(Please carefully Read all details including fundraising info.)
(June 17th-21st)
Please Carefully Read Page #1
In order for the youth to go to alive this summer there must be a couple of things in place
before final preparations for the trip are made.
There must be a payment for the festival wrist band by May 24th . Without this payment
the youth will be expected to bring with $145.00 for their ticket price and they will have to pay at
the door when we arrive at the festival. Without the payment we will be scrambling to find out
who’s going and who isn’t. Please, please, please have the money in by May 24th. May 24th is a
Sunday. If you do not make the payment date on May 24th, you will have to give Dave Taylor
$145.00 in cash before we leave for the festival on June 17th.
If getting the money by this date (May 24th) is not possible for some, we will work with
those individuals to insure their spot on the trip. Also, if you’re having financial trouble, please
contact David Taylor (269-425-6711) so we can talk about the possible options to make your trip
to Alive with us a reality.
Please keep in mind; your youth will not have to pay the full $130.00 if they attend the
fundraisers. On May 23rd or May 30th there will be a car wash both days at Kroger plaza next to
the Key Bank. We will be operating from 10 am until 3 pm. The other fundraiser will be called
Hunk of Junk. If you have junk lying around your house that you want to get rid of, but just
haven’t taken the time to do, let us know and we’ll come and get it for you on May 30th between
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Please no appliances or anything bigger).
We will be doing yard raking so make sure your youth know to check the chalk board for
opportunities to yard rake this spring. We will also be accepting any pop cans to turn in for a
deposit if you have any that you’d like to donate. If you are interested in helping us out with
either yards or pop cans, please give me (David Taylor) a call at home or church and leave a
message (Church: 269-651-2865). Or you could tell a friend and help us earn money by word of
mouth!
We are all aware of the increase in gas prices so in order to compensate for this expense
we will be having a second fundraiser before the May 24th cut off date. All Alive attendees
WILL BE REQUIRED to participate in raising money at the Car Wash/Hunk of Junk on May 30th
towards the gas expenditures. If you’re going to Alive and you don’t show to this 2nd fundraiser
then you may lose your spot on the trip or be required to pay an extra $25 which will go towards
our gas money for the trip. The $25 is to be turned in on May 31st if you don’t show up to the car
wash on May 30th.
For food we will once again be asking the congregation for donations. The main things
we will need will be 3 meals for dinner. Usually we call certain people from church and they are
more than willing to help out with donating food items.
If you would like to help us financially, please contact Dave Taylor or Jane Warner at First
Baptist Church (269-651-2865)
Please Carefully Read Page #2
As you know the Alive trip is fast approaching and we have some last minute things to go
over before everything can be set in motion. One of the most important things is understanding
the responsibility of allowing your son or daughter to go. What I mean by this is that if your
child misbehaves in such a way that is unacceptable, you the parent, will be responsible for
coming down to Ohio and picking them up. Out of all the years I have been to Alive I have only
seen this happen once, however if the situation arises I want you to be prepared.
Second on the list are the drivers for the trip., , Myself or any of the approved volunteers
from our list may be driving a vehicle to or from Alive. Along with this letter you must also fill
out the permission form which can be found on our webpage, www.fbcsturgis.com.
Please make sure Festival attendees have the correct permission release form for the trip.
Improper release forms will result in a loss of Festival attendance privileges with NO REFUND!
Also please note: If proper release forms are not given to David Taylor, not only will your son or
daughter be unable to attend the festival but they will be required to pay the full price of their
ticket even though they didn’t attend. The only permission form being accepted will be the
yearly 2015 Emergency Medical Release Form. The release form must also be signed by the
official parent or guardian. No written notes of permission will be accepted on Wednesday
the 17th of June before we leave!!!
We will be leaving for the Alive Music Festival on June 17th 2015 at 7a.m. and Arriving
back on June 21st 2015 around 3p.m. Please be in contact with your son or daughter on June 21st
so they may be promptly picked up upon our arrival back at First Baptist.
And last but certainly not least is a phone number that you can call to get a hold of me
(Dave) 269-425-6711. This number is to be used strictly for emergencies only while at Alive.
The reason we don’t give a number for the park is because the festival is so big that the people
relaying the message to us would not be able to find us very easily. So with these things said we
need the parents to sign the permission slips, and have the kids go over the checklist to make sure
they have everything.
If you have any questions please give me a call on my Cell or at the church.
-Cell: 269-425-6711
-Church: 269-651-2865
- Church Address: 1050 East Fawn River Rd. Sturgis MI 49091
Youth Leader,
Dave Taylor
ALIVE FESTIVAL RULES
These rules apply at and away from our Camp Ground
1. Cannot be in anyone’s tent besides your own
2. You will do your chores when asked
3. Must come to each meal on time.
4. 2 seminars are required each day. The first one is mandatory, Morning
Worship, and the second is one of your choice.
5. Be back at Campsite by 12:00 am. Be in tent sleeping by 1am. Only
exception to this rule would be a leader staying up past 1am with you.
6. Drink 1 FULL glass of water with every meal
7. No picking on or teasing other students
8. NEVER go anywhere alone
9. Guys can’t go alone with a girl leader, girls can’t go alone with a guy
leader.
Couples
1. No physical contact except holding a hand
2. No P.D.A.
3. Couples cannot go alone places with other couples.
Punishments:
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First offense is a warning
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Second offense is a final warning
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Third time will be sentences written or a 2 page essay on the importance
of following the broken rule/ or deciding whether or not you’ll be sent home
(Essay or Sentence’s are at the discretion of the leader who is distributing
the punishment)
FUNDRAISERS
 Car Wash May 23rd
Kroger Plaza 10a.m.-3p.m.
 Car Wash May 30th
Kroger Plaza 10a.m.-3p.m.
(Required DO NOT MISS or pay a $25 penalty)
 “Hunk of Junk” May 30th
You provide the junk and we’ll pick
it up! Donations
(Required DO NOT MISS or pay a $25 penalty)
12p.m.-4p.m.
All of these fundraisers will help make our annual trip down to Alive
possible this year. The money raised on May 23rd will go towards the cost
of the student’s ticket for the Alive music festival. The money earned at
the fundraisers on May 30th , will be used for gas and food expenses, etc.,
while we are at the music festival during the week of June 17th –June 21st.
Thanks for your support.
-David Taylor
Checklist for Alive
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Sleeping Bag and Pillow
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, deodorant, shampoo
and soap)
Warm clothes in case it gets cold.
Rain coat (trash bags work too)
Sandals and a pair of shoes
Flash light and extra batteries
Bug repellent and SUN BLOCK
Towel, wash cloth and swim shorts
Snacks and or drinks for yourself(don’t bring a whole supply for the 4
days were there, if you want more drinks or snacks while were down
there we can make a run to the store)
BRING A WATCH so you’re on time for check in times.]
Most importantly, bring a good attitude so you’re easy to get along
with.
Also bring money for at least two meals which we will be eating on the
road. If you want to bring money for cd’s or other items, there are
gift shops etc. that you can buy from.
A chair if you want something to sit on at the concerts and back at
the camp sight. (Other people’s chairs have been damaged or lost so
if you don’t bring one, you sit on the ground).—The ground isn’t so bad!
Please, please, please don’t over pack. Space in the vehicles will be
limited. Only bring things you absolutely need.
No Air Bed’s or Mattress. Cot’s MAY be aloud. Talk to Dave T.
You’re limited to
1
Suit Case