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Our Newest Ambassador of Vision and 10-year Camp Director, Laurie Fenneuff tells her Royal Family KIDS story.  One of her strong points has been recruiting great staff.  Listen as she shares the SOTO of "Andy" and how the light came on for him in a teachable moment at camp. Join us March 5th, 2015 for "Snapshots in Time" our 25th Anniversary Celebration! http://royalfamilykids.org/snapshots-in-time/ Learn how to launch your own Camp, Club & Mentor program by visiting: www.royalfamilykids.org/training  

Listen to Diane & Eric Rae as they share a Holiday Fund-raising tradition from Santa Maria, CA.  They also share some great leadership ideas and quotes!  Read more at: Holiday Home Tour Story Learn how to start a new Royal Family KIDS Camp by visiting our website: www.royalfamilykids.org/training    

Glenn Garvin, Vice President of Camps, Clubs & Mentors at Royal Family KIDS shares how his life was changed after hearing the words, "You Do That Well!"  Hear ALSO how the Camp Birthday Party idea was born in Glenn's SOTO - Story of the One.  You can find this book, "A Seed of Hope in Toxic Soil" at Amazon.com or at our webstore at www.royalfamilykids.org   Find out how to start your own Royal Family KIDS Camp or Club by visiting our website or calling 714-428-2494      

Listen to Glenn Garvin interview Kaci Redmond as she shares her story of taking the next step of becoming a mentor after serving at Royal Family KIDS Camp.  Being a mentor is both challenging and rewarding.   The level of committment is big, but the reward is well worth the effort!   If you would like to learn how to launch a Club & Mentoring program, please contact Kim Hopper, National Director of Camps & Clubs at kimh@royalfamilykids.org   www.royalfamilykids.org

Listen as these 10-year veteran camp directors share their story of starting their first camp.  Dan Fong has taught high school for 30 years and Dr. Sandy Cook-Fong has taught social work in the Nebraska University system, (Kearney & Omaha) to countless people now in the field.  Their experience and passion has brought them to being a part of our national training team.    To find out how to start your own camp for children from foster care,  visit us at www.royalfamilykids.org

Kim Hopper, National Director of Clubs & Mentors shares the power of creating a place to BELONG all year long for children from camp.  This episode's SOTO (Story of the One) is of a camp staffer that said YES to mentoring!   She would like to encourage camp directors to learn more about training by visiting our website at:  www.royalfamilykids.org   http://royalfamilykids.org/clubs-and-mentors/  714-438-2494 ext: 101 Kimh@royalfamilykids.org

Joanne Feldmeth, our new Director of International Programs shares how serving at RFK can help people who are hesitant, to the on-ramp to foster care & adoption.  Hear the Story of the One (SOTO) of a child who is unable to trust adults as he moves from frustration to freedom! www.royalfamilykids.org

What if we could serve children from camp throughout the year?  In this 2-part episode, Joanne Feldmeth shares how Royal Family KIDS club & Mentoring programs began.  www.royalfamilykids.org

Listen to former RFK Camper, Bekki as she shares how a promise KEPT by the adults at camp made such a huge impact on her young life.  Growing up in numerous foster and group homes on Chicago's South Side, this amazing young woman will move you deeply as she challenges listeners to take the giant step of faith to launch their own camp or club for foster children.   www.royalfamilykids.org

Here the story of John Schwider (Regional Ambassador/Field Rep from Chicago), as he shares how his life was impacted by his first year as a camp leader at Royal Family KIDS.  He and his wife have served for 21 years as volunteers and full-time since 2005 in the role of launching, training & sustaining camps, clubs & mentors for children from the foster care system.  There is a special guest & her SOTO in this awesome episode!   www.royalfamilykids.org

Listen to former Mentor Director, Paul McAllister share stories of founding the very first Royal Family KIDS Club.  This inspiring session lets us know that no matter what the obstacles, Camp and Club are worth the effort!    www.royalfamilykids.org

Listen as Mary Ann Manifold & Linda Chenot share how they help the wheels of the national office turn smoothly.  They are our "Camp Liasons" that keep the phone calls, emails, director questions and compliance reports flowing toward the successful operations of Royal Family KIDS Camps, Clubs & Mentors.   They also take care of the processing of all of the camp merchandise that make camp and club memories last a lifetime!  What a TREASURE! www.royalfamilykids.org 

Wayne & Diane Tesch, Co-Founders of Royal Family KIDS share how they met, began serving together and launched this incredible ministry for children in foster care. Listen as they tell the stories in their own words of how Royal Family has grown from one camp in 1985 to the nation's leading netork of camps, clubs and mentors. www.royalfamilykids.org

Listen to 10 year veteran camp directors, Steve & Valerie Burnett from Pasco, Washington share how finding great volunteers makes a great camp & club.  Hear their stories as they talk about becoming involved with Royal Family KIDS and how their team members bring value to the lives of children in foster care.   Register now for our LIFT Summit coming in March by visiting us at www.royalfamilykids.org

Today's podcast is Part 2 from Rick Braschler, Director of Risk Management for Kanakuk Ministries.  Listen as he helps us understand the need for putting strategies in place for ALL youth and children serving orgnaizations. go to www.kanakukchildprotection.org to find out how to sign up for thier full-day seminar. Please visit us at www.royalfamilykids.org to find out more about camps, clubs and mentors for children in foster care.

Vice President of Training, Jeff Juhala shares the importance of training to the running of a successful camp, club and mentoring program for children from the foster care system. He also shares information about the upcoming Regional LIFT SUMMIT events that will take place in March 2014. Registration is $50 per person which includes meals and material for the day You can find more information at www.royalfamilykids.org Also:  Check out www.theCAMPmovie.com to purchase your copy of this aweseome movie.

Every foster child has a STORY!  This podcast is designed for those who serve with Royal Family KIDS Camps, Clubs and Mentors as well as others who care about children in the foster care system.   In this episode Glenn Garvin share why we do what we do.  Mission, Vision and Values that help us Confront Abuse and Change Lives. www.royalfamilykids.org