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Our meetings and events are held at Walnut
Creek Presbyterian Church at 1801 Lacassie in Walnut Creek. CHECC
meetings/events will be held in the Parlor located between the office and
the sanctuary. Our meeting date is the fourth Monday of the month unless
otherwise specified. Meeting times will be from 7pm to 9 pm unless
otherwise specified. Except during explicitly stated times, parent
meetings are for adults only. Exceptions can be made for nursing infants
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To become a member, we ask that you carefully
read and sign the Membership/Release of Liability Form and pay an annual fee.
Membership is open to all homeschoolers who understand and willingly and
voluntarily agree to support the purpose of CHECC: to encourage and
support the private, Christian homeschooling community of Central Contra
Costa County.
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Christian Home Educators of Central County (CHECC)
is a group of Christian families who voluntarily choose to associate
together. The leadership is made up of those who have volunteered to
oversee the running of the group. All events are coordinated by parent
volunteers. Participation in any event is strictly voluntary, with no
family ever being required to attend any meeting or event. Neither CHECC,
its leaders, nor any facility that CHECC rents for meetings, etc., is
liable for any injuries or damages, whether connected with a group event
or not.
Moreover, we acknowledge that as parents, we are responsible for the
safety and behavior of our children and ourselves at all times. We
acknowledge that the attitudes and actions of our family reflect upon the
support group, upon home education at large, and upon the body of Christ.
In accordance with Philippians 1:27, “…conduct yourselves in a manner
worthy of the gospel of Christ,” we agree to accept the following
behavioral guidelines:
At every event we will be responsible for our own children at all
times. If you find it necessary to send your child to an event with
another adult, it should be one who is comfortable enough with your child
to correct her/him if necessary, and who has approval to authorize medical
attention should it become necessary.
We will obey the instruction of our tour guide, field trip manager or
event sponsor. We also agree to follow any additional rules requested from
us by a facility being used for meeting activities or field trips. We will
abide by the CHECC field trip policies.
We will take personal responsibility for our actions, the actions of
our children and our guests who damage property or cause injury either
willfully or through neglect.
By signing this form I am stating that I have read the Statement of
Faith, the Release of Liability Statement, and the Field Trip Policy and
will abide by the guidelines set forth. I further agree by signing below,
voluntarily and without reservation that I, in accordance with 1
Corinthians 6:1-8, will hold Christian Home Educators of Central County (CHECC),
its leadership, any rented facility and all CHECC field trip coordinators
or other activity coordinators harmless of liability for any injuries or
damage my family may incur while participating in any support group
function or event. I agree that this Membership/Release of Liability Form
is valid until revoked by me in writing. I will execute a new
Membership/Release of Liability Form in the event any information changes
regarding my family.
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CHECC is a “cooperative support group,” and as
such each member is a critical part. A substantial number of members take
on leadership of specific areas as “coordinators.” Some of these include
Park Day Coordinator, Library Coordinator, and Hostess Coordinator.
Other members provide short-term, yet still much-needed assistance, by
working with various coordinators facilitating events such as a Christmas
Festival or an End-of-the-Year Tea. These positions require less time, but
really add to the fun and variety of our group. Moreover, “many hands make
light work.”
Still, there are others, perhaps with a newborn, sick spouse, outside
work on top of family and home schooling, etc., who cannot take on a
particular title. This last group, as well as everyone else, however, is
equally vital. Two of CHECC’s primary goals include support and
encouragement of one another. Every CHECC member has the title of
Supporter and Encourager! Has someone crossed your mind? Pray as the
Spirit leads you that God would encourage/comfort/sustain that brother or
sister in Christ! Fellowship with one another. Listen to someone. Mention
a helpful resource (bearing in mind that God leads us in many varied
directions, and no one way is right). Take a meal. Our God who is full of
grace blesses both the encouraged and the encouragers. You are so
important!
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As home-schoolers and Christians, it seems
that the general public watches and assesses us sometimes more so, and in
a different way, than they do others from other walks of life. We very
well may be the only Christians and/or home-schoolers they will ever come
in close contact with, and they will certainly form an opinion of both.
Our conduct, parents’ and children’s, greatly affects our privileges as
well as how many events CHECC will be able to offer. Thus, it is vital
that we and our children represent Christianity and home-schooling in a
positive light, conducting ourselves as God directs in His Word - the
Bible. Let us bring glory and not dishonor to His great name.
Therefore, we acknowledge that as parents, we are responsible for the
safety and behavior of ourselves and our children at all times. We
acknowledge that the attitudes and actions of our family reflect upon the
support group, upon home education at large, and upon the body of Christ.
In accordance with Philippians 1:27 “…conduct yourselves in a manner
worthy of the gospel of Christ,” we agree to accept the following
behavioral guidelines:
PLEASE GO OVER THIS CODE OF CONDUCT (and supportive scriptures) WITH
YOUR FAMILY.
At every event, we will be responsible for our own children. If we find
it necessary to send our child to an event with another adult, it will be
one who is comfortable enough with our child to correct him if necessary,
and who has approval to authorize medical attention should it become
necessary.
Please be respectful of authority figures. (I Peter 2:13-17 and Romans
13:1) We will obey the instruction of our tour guide, field trip manager,
or event sponsor. We also agree to follow any additional rules requested
from us by a facility being used for meetings, activities, or field trips.
Please be attentive, obedient, respectful, and courteous (in speech and
actions). (James 3:13)
All children, please refrain from physical horseplay, running, throwing
objects, etc. (Galatians 5:24; Romans 12:10; Ephesians 5:3)
Please refrain from doing, saying or having in your possession anything
that may be offensive to others you are with or are visiting. Respect
their property and feelings. (I Corinthians 8:9-13; Philippians 2:3-4;
Romans 12:17b)
Children should be accompanied by an adult when using the restroom.
We will take personal responsibility for the actions of ourselves, our
children, and our guests, who damage property or cause injury, whether
deliberate or not.
NOTE: Parents MUST be in COMPLETE CONTROL of their children at ALL
TIMES.
If your child/children are being disruptive, destructive and/or
breaking any of the above rules, you have two choices: a) Take the
child/children aside quietly and get control, or b) Leave the event.
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Most field trips will be limited to 20
children maximum. This will ensure a good ratio for learning and
questions, while allowing us to spread out the cost of the field trip.
Field trip sign-ups will be available at monthly meetings and via the
email loop, and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment for field trips is required at the time of the sign-up. Do not
sign up unless you are prepared to pay, as you may be bumped by a family
on the waiting list who has already paid, and you will not be notified.
The cost of field trips is not refundable. However, on your own you may
arrange to transfer your payment to another family and collect your cost
from them. If you do so, please let your field trip hostess know ahead of
time so she can plan accordingly.
When field trips have an age limit, it must be strictly adhered to.
Most of the time the limit is set by the tour guides. Occasionally, the
Field Trip hostess may have a reason to set an age limit.
If the field trip is full, parents are encouraged to place their names
on a waiting list. There may be space that opens up at the last minute or
a parent may volunteer to arrange another tour date for those on the
waiting list.
If, after signing up for a field trip you find that you are unable to
attend, please call the field trip hostess as soon as possible so that she
can notify someone on the waiting list.
Parental supervision on field trips is required. If the parent is
unable to accompany her children, she must find another parent or adult to
be responsible for her children. The safety of our children on these
outings is our first priority.
Transportation to and from the field trip location is the
responsibility of the parent. Car-pooling with other families is
encouraged, but is not arranged by CHECC or the field trip hostess.
Children are expected to mind their manners and exhibit Jesus Christ in
their behavior. Remind your children to raise their hands for questions
and to respect the authority of the tour guides and adults in charge. We
enjoy the comments we receive from our tour guides about how good our
group is. What a great witness for home schooling!
Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children, especially
pre-schoolers and toddlers. Unruly behavior spoils the field trip for all;
however, tour guides often give us extra privileges when they see our
group is well behaved.
Field trips are for the children. We ask that parents do not ask
questions during the tour, but rather that they are saved for a point in
the tour where asking the question will not be disruptive. Adult questions
frequently bore children and discourage them from asking their own
questions. Adult questions also remove the tour guide’s focus from the
children and place it on the parents.
Enjoy the field trip, your children, and the fun and fellowship of
being with other home school families!
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CHECC is a not-for-profit organization. The
annual membership fee covers our parents’ meetings, newsletter, and
liability insurance costs. Other operating expenses such as resource
materials and special speakers are provided for by our annual fundraiser.
Field trips, workshops, and various special activities are paid for
directly by participating families. CHECC donates ten percent of its funds
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As a not-for-profit organization and as a
Christian organization, it is critical that all financial transactions are
not only appropriate, but also defensible and documented. There must be no
room for concern from anyone inside or outside of CHECC. We take pride in
accounting for every cent that comes through the group. We maintain an
“open book” policy regarding our finances.
Everyone in CHECC benefits from each other’s contribution of time,
materials and resources. However, when planning an event for the group
some expenses can be reimbursed, provided there is prior approval from the
CHECC Co-chairs. Please submit your request for pre-authorization to the
CHECC co-chairs well in advance of incurring any expense or receiving any
monies.
CHECC will not accept funds for an unauthorized activity, nor reimburse
expenses for an unauthorized cost. If you are authorized to work through
CHECC financially, only documented expenses will be reimbursed. Requests
for reimbursement must be submitted promptly to the CHECC Treasurer within
30 days of your event.
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Due to our charter to promote private,
Christian home schooling, all leaders must home school privately (either
through filing an R4 with the State Department of Education or through a
private independent study program), must personally affirm each tenet of
CHECC’s Statement of Faith without reservation, and must currently
practice personal faith as God leads. Leaders must also be filled with
grace and wisdom to allow each CHECC member to practice his own faith in
good conscience and accept that God guides individuals in varying ways on
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CHECC has a moderated email loop as our forum
for communication. All announcements are to be sent to CHECC-It-Out@yahoogroups.com.
All items should be home schooling and/or CHECC related, edifying and
pleasing to the Lord. The moderator has full editing rights and reserves
the right to decline posting a message. Please allow 1-3 day lag time for
posting. It would be most helpful if you send information of your event in
the following format:
<> Name of event
<> Where this will occur
<> Location
<> When this will occur: Date & Time
<> Deadline, if any
<> Contact Person
<> Cost
<> Then the body of the email
To help us deliver messages to your computer, please be sure that we
have your correct email address. If you change email addresses during the
year, please be sure to notify the email loop moderator at CHECC-It-Out-owner@yahoogroups.com.
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The materials available will be out for people
to look over and to check out if desired. Small items such as magazines
will be left in folders but will be available for viewing. Each item will
have a card for your name and phone number when it is checked out. Any
material checked out should be returned at the next meeting. For materials
not returned on time, a post card will be mailed out as a reminder.
Remember that other people may be waiting to check out the item you have.
Also, we have an inventory list and materials can be put on reserve upon
request. Any material checked out should be returned to the librarian at
the next meeting. You will be held responsible for any unreturned or
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Christian Home Educators of Central County is a Christian support group
for parents who educate their children at home. We began meeting in a
living room in 1979 and have outgrown two facilities since. Our goal is to
provide encouragement, fellowship, support, and activities to home-schoolers
in Central Contra Costa County, California. We also see our mission as one
of equipping home school parents to be able to minister to one another. We
belong to the support network of Christian Home Educators Association of
California (CHEA).
This is a Christian support group. As a reminder, these are the
principles upon which the group operates. The objective is to honor and
please the Lord Jesus Christ in every detail of the group.
1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible,
authoritative and inerrant Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16)
2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three
persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Gen. 1:1, John 10:30)
3. We believe in the virgin birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His
sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through
His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right
hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Is.
7:14, Matt. 1:23, Luke 1:35, Heb. 4:15, Heb. 7:25, John 2:11)
4. We believe that man is sinful by nature and that regeneration by the
Holy Spirit is essential and an absolute necessity for salvation. We
believe salvation is the gift of god brought to man by grace and received
by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed
on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. (Eph. 2:8-9, Tit. 3:5-6, John
3:14-17, Rom. 3:19-23, John 3:16-19)
5. We believe in the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose
indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Eph. 5:18, Eph.
4:30, 1 Cor. 6:19-20)
6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, they
who are saved unto eternal life, and they who are lost unto eternal
damnation. (John 5:28-29)
7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus
Christ. (Rom 8:9, 1 Cor. 12:12-13, Gal. 3:26-28)
8. We believe in the creation of man by the direct act of God. (Gen.
1:26-28)
9. We believe God in His Word has given us the responsibility and
authority to educate our children in a godly manner. (Col. 3:17, Duet.
6:6-8, Duet. 11:18-21, Prov. 22:6, Psalm 1:1-2)
10. We believe marriage is God-ordained, between one man and one woman,
and is intended to be a lifelong faithful union with one’s spouse.
(Matthew 19:4,5, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:23, Matthew 19:6).
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