*Repost from earlier... > At the first anual NW Dist. Cdr's conference.. our speaker was > National Cdr. Rich Marriott... > > He presented a very candid review of proposed changes that are about to > be sent for approval. > > Rangernet was well represented, as well as mentioned as a resource.. > and be assured Cdr.Rich is aware of our fellowship and conversation. > > The National Commander was presented a tall challenge.. to "re-write" > our *program into something that will answer the needs of boys both > today and for the future. > > He handled this with open conversation as to the "outside" forces > demanding change and the "internal" responces indicating changes > from a self-study.. > > What was agreed to: > > Rangers will attempt to better place programs in smaller churches > that cannot field a full compliment of traditional OP council and > Cdr.Staff- *The plan is to develop "segments" or meeting plans > the will free busy leaders... > > Ranger training needs simplification and support... > > "Rumors" will be challenged... and confronted by truth. > > The Changes- "subject to approval" > --------------------------------- > > Straight Arrows and Buckaroo's will become "Ranger Kids" and expand to > include the 9 year old boy now found in Pioneers... The achievements > will be circular, and based on quarterly segments that repete thruout > the boys time in program.. > > Two programs will be in place for boys 10-17 that *express the desire of > some to not hold outdoor camps... and a traditional path that promotes > camping as allways.. > > "Discovery Rangers" is the new name (subject to approval) > > FCF remains unchanged so far. > > "Challengers" will be a "event based" group for the older boys. > > Uniforms will change- *BUT! it will be an expansion, or "liberalized" > offering to the local Outpost, retaining the "Best Traditions" while > allowing "Freedom" to those who desire a relaxed uniform. > > *Remember, to pray! > ------------------- > > This is a time of GREAT CHANGE... > > Do not "jump to conclusions" or submit to the "Rumor" mill.. > > Cdr.Rich and his assistant Jim Roundsville made it clear that their > intent was to protect and preserve solid values while updateing and > smoothing several issues.. The result should be a "easier" to manage > Outpost of better trained leaders and boys. > > Cdr.Rich is willing to tackle any probelem we find out in the field, > and has been given a somewhat "free-hand" under the administration of > Bro. Tom Trask. > > Cdr.Rich "beleves" the Patrol Methiod is the one thing we have avoided > that will power up the Outpost.. He stands firm as a FCF member for the > core values of Royal Rangers and it's "ministry" to a changeing boy. > > *Please note: We watched a power point briefing.. but were not privy to > copies<G> Questions were freely asked and answered, and the candor of > both impressed me greatly! > > Thanks.. > > Cdr.Duane -=A=- Wheeler > Op354 TPCC > _______ > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > "Eat the hay & spit out the sticks! - A#1's mule" RTKB&G4JC! > http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
At the first anual NW Dist. Cdr's conference.. our speaker was National Cdr. Rich Marriott... He presented a very candid review of proposed changes that are about to be sent for approval. Rangernet was well represented, as well as mentioned as a resource.. and be assured Cdr.Rich is aware of our fellowship and conversation. The National Commander was presented a tall challenge.. to "re-write" our *program into something that will answer the needs of boys both today and for the future. He handled this with open conversation as to the "outside" forces demanding change and the "internal" responces indicating changes from a self-study.. What was agreed to: Rangers will attempt to better place programs in smaller churches that cannot field a full compliment of traditional OP council and Cdr.Staff- *The plan is to develop "segments" or meeting plans the will free busy leaders... Ranger training needs simplification and support... "Rumors" will be challenged... and confronted by truth. The Changes- "subject to approval" --------------------------------- Straight Arrows and Buckaroo's will become "Ranger Kids" and expand to include the 9 year old boy now found in Pioneers... The achievements will be circular, and based on quarterly segments that repete thruout the boys time in program.. Two programs will be in place for boys 10-17 that *express the desire of some to not hold outdoor camps... and a traditional path that promotes camping as allways.. "Discovery Rangers" is the new name (subject to approval) FCF remains unchanged so far. "Challengers" will be a "event based" group for the older boys. Uniforms will change- *BUT! it will be an expansion, or "liberalized" offering to the local Outpost, retaining the "Best Traditions" while allowing "Freedom" to those who desire a relaxed uniform. *Remember, to pray! ------------------- This is a time of GREAT CHANGE... Do not "jump to conclusions" or submit to the "Rumor" mill.. Cdr.Rich and his assistant Jim Roundsville made it clear that their intent was to protect and preserve solid values while updateing and smoothing several issues.. The result should be a "easier" to manage Outpost of better trained leaders and boys. Cdr.Rich is willing to tackle any probelem we find out in the field, and has been given a somewhat "free-hand" under the administration of Bro. Tom Trask. Cdr.Rich "beleves" the Patrol Methiod is the one thing we have avoided that will power up the Outpost.. He stands firm as a FCF member for the core values of Royal Rangers and it's "ministry" to a changeing boy. *Please note: We watched a power point briefing.. but were not privy to copies<G> Questions were freely asked and answered, and the candor of both impressed me greatly! Thanks.. Cdr.Duane -=A=- Wheeler Op354 TPCC _______ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Eat the hay & spit out the sticks! - A#1's mule" RTKB&G4JC! http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
