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NEW EVENT: Fall Birding and Natural History Camp

September 18-23 at Suttle Lake Camp

This will be the first of its kind for our region - in that it has never been done in the fall before! The leader of this adult event is birding and outdoor expert Rev. Jim Monroe, who will be assisted by Janet Lamberson.

The plan is to meet at Suttle Lake Camp September 18, 2016, and return to the camp Sept. 23, in mid-afternoon. Housing will be provided on Sunday at Suttle and Monday through Friday, we will be housed at the at Malheur Field Station.  Provided that 10 people sign up, meals will be included in the $650 price.

Highlights will be time at Cabin Lake bird blinds, birding at Malheur (notably for rails, hawks and migratory water fowl), driving the Steens Mountain Loop and viewing amazing vistas and Keiger mustangs, Diamond Craters (including Malheur Maar), the Borax Works, shakes and burgers at Fields, and dinner out at Diamond Hotel or Frenchglen Hotel.  There is also a possibility of viewing the Historic Sod Ranch and long barn, and (if reopened) Malheur Wildlife Refuge's HQ.
 
It will be an amazing time at an amazing price with amazing people!

Click here to register or read more or contact Suttle Lake Camp for more information!


Seeking Experienced Director for Camp Magruder

The Board Camp and Retreat Ministries of the Oregon Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a seasoned camp director for Camp Magruder on the Oregon coast.
 
We seek an experienced director who can supervise multiple year-round and seasonal staff,  provide hospitality to multiple and diverse groups, manage facility maintenance and upgrades, and oversee the budget and operations.   In cooperation with the Board and the Executive Director for Camp and Retreat Ministries, the director will grow our volunteer base, build ministry partnerships with our United Methodist and Episcopal Churches, assist with short and long range planning, and help cast and implement a vision for the ministry.  The Director works under the supervision of the Executive Director for Camp and Retreat Ministry. 
 
Camp Magruder is located on the Pacific coast near Rockaway Beach, Oregon, and includes both significant beachfront and a freshwater lake on the property.   The site has nearly 300 beds, and beyond our own ministry programs serves a number of outdoor education groups, not-for-profit groups, and other religiously affiliated groups.  The site is owned by the Oregon Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church, and operated by the Board of Camp and Retreat Ministry, Inc.   The Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries is in a partner relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon.
 
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references to Jim Parkhurst at campingjobs@umoi.org . Special consideration will be given to candidates who are in or have completed the United Methodist Camp Leader’s Certification program.  We will take applications until the position is filled, and have set our first deadline for application review for July 31, 2016.


 

 
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