In a message dated 9/14/99 4:57:08 PM Mid-Atlantic Daylight Time,
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> Good word from a fine Ranger leader...
>
>
> Those "things" you mentioned if added would bring change in them selves,
> (*adding a rescue element or paramedic theme)
>
> But the greater question must be address in fundamental framework
> to the program...
>
>
> Cdr.Marriot is working hard to make the "right" changes, not those
> that just we Leaders or outsiders might desire. But the "Right Stuff"
>
> Cdr.Ken Hunt told the NRRC the changes were to be "mandated" ...
>
> *That concerned me as to who and what was the behind the scenes of
> the "mandate"... It concerned Cdr.Rich as well as he interviewed for the
> job of National Commander..
>
> Nor Cal/Nev has done a fantastic job in developing programs and
> distributing supplies and materials thru the Ranger Supply of
> Sacramento... *along the way, GPI was rubbed the wrong way.
>
> The resulting meetings back east brought the parties together for
> a resolution of differences and the betterment of Royal Rangers!
>
> *Something about all that and the way it was handled appealed to the
> executives ... and when a rewrite was called for. We will be glad
> a real Royal Ranger was called upon.
>
> Cdr.Rich has found the Royal Rangers is right in the center of some
> "sacred cows" in other departments, but also tied to the latest greatest
> thinking, (*Promise keppers/Honorbound ect) So the direction is known..
> ..and what is left is building the framework that will take us there<G>
>
> Just like when you take an extended trip, you have to choose what to pack
> in your baggage. "Packing the Royal Rangers bags.. is being done right
> now<G>"
>
>
> *Our input is welcome.. But not to gum the works!
> ------------------------------------------------
>
> When we pray ... let the prayer be that what is *said to be true is in fact
> true and that what RR does is the best remedy ... the research and
> development dept. of Royal Rangers is very small<G> Cdr.Marriot is trying
> to get it right the first time ... and our opinions are filtered thru
> a network of responces to challenges.
>
> We want to "slim down" not bulk up<G>
>
>
> Wait and see the new direction and then test it.. not for what it lacks
> but for what it can do better... *It has the heart...
>
> But WE are the hands and arms that will make it work!
>
> *Hang in there!
>
> -=A=-
I agree on the slim down but not bulk up, but basically it's cut out the fat
and operate leaner. not to discard what we have but to build upon it. I
believe that we already have the foundations laid, now lets build the
kingdom. We have the tools.
on another topic, you mentioned Sacramento , we have a crazy weattherguy
around here that calls it Sacratomato. :-)
Mike
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