If they are nice to each other they will probably become friends, but if they are not nice to each other then they will likely not become friends. Yes we can be their friends as Ranger leaders, we need to be their friend and advocate, but they should know where the line is. As leaders they should be respecting those in authority but by respecting those in authority, they should also be respecting their friends and not walking all over them. The Cmdr is going to be cool if he can establish a relatabilty with the kids. The CMDR isn't going to do well if he has a "Steve Urkel" type persona and wears glasses taped in the middle or wears high water pants with white socks and looks like somebody who spends way too much time working on a computer. I think it's important that the kids know where the parameters are but it can be done effectively and with love without compromising the position of being the CMDR. The CMDR is a guide, he's not a parent, not a cop and doesn't have the authority to make command decisions regarding the kids without consultation of his upline chain of command being the Lord, Pastor and parents. The CMDR is blessed with the opportunity to work with that child for the short two hours a week that he may get, but mostly, I have found that any ordering of the kids will usually come with the parent's encouragement and with the authority allowed for as such as on a camping trip.
Just my take, Iron Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Triphahn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:28 PM Subject: RE: [RR] *How do we MAKE friends and allies? > We make friends by being friendly. We cannot make the boys be friends with > each other or the leadership. What we can supply is genuine Christian > (Christ like) love and the hand of friendship. > > This brings up a good point. Can we be friends to the Rangers and still be > their leader. Something to think about. > > God Bless, > > Bob Triphahn > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ace Numer- Uno [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:45 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RR] *How do we MAKE friends and allies? > > > > When I stand before boys.. > > *May I order them to become friends? > > Do I have that authority? > > (I serve at the pleasure of Scoutmaster and answer to > the troop committee of parents for my actions.. In the case > of Royal Rangers I answer to my Pastor) > > -=A=- > > ===== > *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership. > --------------********+********-------------------- > Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower, > of the follower in the Leader, of each in themselves, > and both in the .....cause! > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! > http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/ > _______ > > > List host: http://eBible.org/mpj/ List info: > http://eBible.org/rangernet/faq.htm > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://eBible.org/subscribe.htm > > _______ > > > List host: http://eBible.org/mpj/ List info: http://eBible.org/rangernet/faq.htm > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://eBible.org/subscribe.htm > > _______ List host: http://eBible.org/mpj/ List info: http://eBible.org/rangernet/faq.htm To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://eBible.org/subscribe.htm
