Remember, all this is still in development. Nothing
written in stone. It will be at least 2 years and a year
or so of transition. So I say when it comes it will come
but for now I am going to press on with what I got now!
As far as camping not being in the for front....
"So son, you like camping and want to do more? Well let
me tell you about F.C.F."
F.C.F.'ers Its our time to shine even more!
Geno Plares
O.P.#178 NCal/Nev.
San Jose,CA.
> 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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