Jonathan,
Thanks so much for the info. It's been some time since I've heard anything on
this. Marriot will be speaking at our commanders' conference next month & I'd
like more than I've had upon which to base my comments, etc.
However, I would like to know the source of your info--perhaps I am ignorant
of whom I address--so I can confirm it. Having done so, I would like to use
it to inform my FCF membership so they too can address the issue from a
position of solid truth rather than emotions stirred by rumor.
Thanks,
--Allen
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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