This is wonderful that we have a group of men sitting in their offices in
Springfield planning a new and exciting program for boys. Have any of them
asked the boys what they want? After all, this is a program for boys. I
have not heard of anyone asking them.
Keith Brooks
-----Original Message-----
From: Allen Way <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Jonathan D Conti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 01 25 00 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [RR] New RR Program
>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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