Soaring Golden Eagle wrote:
> Thanks for the information. I'm interested to know how this will work out. By the
>grace of God, I believe we will use whatever good things Commander Marriot comes up
>with to be even more effective in reaching, teaching, and keeping boys (and girls)
>for Jesus Christ.
>
> I remember the reaction on the Missionettes mailing list when they updated their
>program. There was some initial dismay from some, but then after a while, everyone
>seemed to like the new program better. I'm sure some people will feel like their
>sacred cow just got shot (i. e., any changes to the uniform, etc.), but let's give
>our National Commander the respect and leeway he deserves. I believe he wouldn't
>change things without some serious prayer and consideration, especially to the
>concerns we all have about phase-in and boys now in the program.
>
> Let Jesus Christ be glorified!
We haven't had the whole plate laid out yet, so it's not the time to "get used to
coming changes" I'd
feel a lot better if they were marketed as "Improvements"... they may in fact mask a
new direction
or gloss over some un-deserved criticism of Ranger from outside the campfire light..
*A long time ago... the US Navy did a study and decided to change the uniform for
enlisted sailors..
The traditional "Cracker Jack" bell bottom outfit had been scraped and a new CPO or
"semi-Officer" look was
brought in.... among the fleet sailors it required more care and more room than the
old uniform and just wasn't
as "salty"... The dungaree work uni also changed to a polyester outfit that was hot
and "frumpy" with
a pull over shirt... The study however predicted success, and it was implimented by
"order" of Navpers..
You might know what happened better than me.. *But today they went back to the old..
even as a pay for it yourself
option.. It was just more Popular..
(*My point)
I HOPE someone is asking "the boys" WHAT THEY WANT.
>
>
> At 12:41 1/24/2000 -0500, Jonathan D Conti wrote:
> >Ok - Y'all asked for it!
> >
> >Royal Rangers as we know it is changing. Our mission always will remain
> >the same: "To reach, teach, and keep boys for Christ." However, our
> >methods will be changing. Y'all know, when we fish we use different
> >baits to attract different fish.... so it is with boys. Things we did 20
> >years ago to get the boys don't mean a thing to the boys of today.
> >---------------------------------------------------------------
> >The new age groups will be:
> >1) Ranger Kids - 5-7 year olds
> >2) Discovery Rangers 8-10
> >3) Adventure Rangers 11-13
> >4) Explorer Rangers 14-17
> >
> > First, I'd like to dispell a rumor - we will still have camping. All
> >advancements in all groups will be worn on a vest. National is creating
> >merits like crazy (250+ right now), they have even divided the Bible
> >award into individual books of the Bible awards, PTL. The GMA is still
> >the highest award to be earned.
> >
> >Ranger Kids - Advancement will be circular (all equal) rotated on a
> >quarterly basis. No matter when a boy starts, he will work with the
> >class, not have to go back to the beginning of the awards trail. There
> >will be a choice of themes for this class - not just the Indian theme we
> >have now.
> >
> >Discovery Rangers - The only thing I can say about them is the 8 y/o boys
> >can attend camp. This group can begin working toward the GMA.
> >
> >Adventure Rangers - By the time a boy completes this group, he can have
> >his GMA.
> >
> >Explorer Rangers - This group will function with our youth groups & be
> >involved with extreme sports. Rock climbing, spelunking, white water,
> >mountain biking, etc. (Yes, Duane, even surfing). I have no details of
> >how this will work, but it all sounds good.
> >
> >Mention was also made of having a casual uniform (Dockers & a polo
> >shirt); however, the standard uniform will/can still be used. A lot of
> >emphasis is being placed on each individual outpost to tailor Rangers to
> >their unique needs. Training for commanders will be forthcoming. The
> >projected release date for this is March 2002.
> >
> >OK - now I can preach (to myself,too). We can't fight change. None of
> >us like it, but it's all for the glory of God. As long as we continue to
> >do His work - getting people saved - how can change be bad? We may or
> >may not like what is happening, but don't pre-form an opinion until you
> >have seen what is happening, and until you have spent some time talking
> >to Dad about it. If we stick together in prayer and in deed to bring
> >about this new program/ministry, we can take the world for Him that
> >created it.
> >
> >That's all I have for now. Hope I didn't step on anyone's toes. Send me
> >comments, complaints. But, praise God, it sounds like we're in for a
> >good thing!
> >
> >
> >Jonathan & Dawnya Conti
> > Rocky Mount, NC
> >
> >Royal Rangers.....reaching, teaching, and keeping boys for Christ. :-)
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> Michael Paul Johnson
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> PO Box 1151, Longmont CO 80502-1151, USA
> Rocky Mountain outpost 207, New Creation Church
> Jesus Christ is Lord!
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