TASKS:
The Outdoor Ministries Committee (OMC) plans and oversees all issues related to ministry through Camp Bethel (program, facilities, staff, funds management, etc.). The Committee reports directly to the District Board. The Committee is made up of thirteen members with four chosen annually (two elected by the District Conference and two elected by the District Board). One District Board member from the Commission on Nurture is appointed annually from the District Board to serve on OMC with vote. The Committee is organized in three subcommittees: Property and Facilities, Finance, and Program. The OMC chair, vice-chair and secretary plus the three sub-committee chairs and certain other ex-officio persons make up the Executive Committee of the OMC. The Executive Committee serves as the Personnel Committee.

TIME COMMITMENT:
Time commitment is for three years with eligibility for a second three-year term. The OMC usually meets four times annually. The Executive Committee meets prior to every OMC meeting and called meetings as needed. The sub-committees usually meet four times per year prior to OMC meetings. The Finance Committee meets with the District Board Stewardship Commission. OMC members are expected to attend all committee and subcommittee meetings. One OMC member (Representative to the District Board) and the OMC chair serve on the District Board with vote. The District Board Representative and OMC chair are expected to attend all District Board meetings. The OMC chair also serves on the Executive Committee of the District Board and is expected to attend all Executive Committee meetings.