> I have not checked yet but where does it say the boy has to complete
> all Trailblazer ratings? We have a boy scheduled for GMA banquet on May
> 7, 1999 who is 12 but not yet Explorer.
>
*he better get hot and read his application to the National Office dated
11/10/98 "Gold medal of Achievement Application-National Royal Rangers
Office"
On the back under "4a" "check each bow to verify that all GMA requirements
are fulfilled" *Item 1 states: At least 12 Item 2 states: Completed all
ranks of the Trailblazer program... *and as of Jan. 1 1998 that means the
GOLD TRACK for Pioneer and for Trailblazer... i.e. Explorer rank!
-=A=- out!
> On Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:14:43 -0800 (PST) Duane Wheeler
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> >*as of Jan 1 1998 Rangers must earn the GMA thru the new advancement
> >system (*Gold-Track)
> >
> >*A ranger after earning the highest rank (Explorer) in Trailblazers
> >may earn the Gold Medal of achievement as early as 12 years old.
> >(There are no time limits in Pioneers-Trailblazers)
> >
> >The Ranger may earn the GMA prior to the Trailranger/Challenger
> >program.
> >*All equirements are listed in te Pioneer and Trailblazer handbooks.
> >
> >GMA general requirements:
> >-------------------------
> >1. 12 years old- reguardless of school grade.
> >2. All ranks of Trailblazers completed
> >3. Read the RR Leaders Manual
> >4. Complete all gold-track requirements as listed(See change in God
> >and
> > Church program where 2 addin'l merits may be substituted)
> >5. 500 word theme."The value of Royal Rangers"
> >
> >*Commanders approval
> >*District approval
> >
> >(NOT listed on form? is "GMA Board of review")
> >
> >
> >17 REQUIRED MERITS
> >
> >*Bachelor
> >*Bible
> >*Camping
> >*Christian Service
> >*Citizenship
> >*Cooking
> >*CPR
> >*FirstAid
> >*Hikeing
> >*Hobby
> >*Home Safety
> >*Light-for-The Lost
> >*Nature
> >*Physical Fitness
> >*Safety
> >*Tool Craft
> >*Wilderness Survival
> >
> >
> >Eather one of:
> >God and Family
> >God and Church
> >God and Life
> >
> >*OR- Two additional merits of choice...
> >--------------------------------------
> >
> >10 Merits of Choice (elective)
> >
> >1.
> >2.
> >3.
> >4.
> >5.
> >6.
> >7.
> >8.
> >9.
> >10
> >
> >
> >*And submit the proper form to the National Office...
> >
> >
> >
> >-=A=- *Out!
> >
> > "Take it- EASY "
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