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> Well, as you know Chris and I started a new outpost the first week in April
> with only 5 or 6 boys. Well, last week we had 12 and last night we had 14.
> So I guess we have officially doubled in size.
>
> We spoke on standards (what they are and where you keep them) last night and
> it was really a lot of fun.
This is a very incourageing word<G>
If you begin to format a leadership structure useing the boys...
make sure it's real, and *expect it allways to work in front of the boys<G>
As soon as you install the first "generation" work on the replacement team,
and soon the boys will begin to train them selves for the roles you shape..
It allmost as if you know what to expect of behavior by the title "Sr.Guide"
or "Patrol Guide" and just reinforce that *No more-No-less<G>
Show them what you do to plan a meeting.. and have them plan the next
one and file it in a folder that YOU will bring<G> along with makeing them
a part of the leadership, talk to them about about being members of a
"Team" and a church with many jobs for people to work, for no pay<G>
Tell them, their achievements are the "pay" they "earn" for in very real
terms Adults want them to advance! All this is unique to Rangers, unlike
sunday school ect. for Rangers MUST WORK to advance!
The "secret" for them to discover is that *THEY must provide the drive to
achieve, and not become discouraged or falter if they watch the "other boys"
They must look ahead- and look upward at their trail and go as fast as they can!
>
>
> We applied everything we've learned in LTC and it really seemed to improve
> our flow and we had never had "before the meeting" games or puzzles as we
> have always seemed harried in getting to church in the first place. Last
> night I had puzzles from www.puzzlemaker.com sitting on table when they got
> there and the room was so amazingly quite. I could not believe it. It was
> so effective that when I am done writing this post I'm going to make the
> puzzle for next week.
>
> Our biggest problem in the meeting is our room (and right now we only have
> one) is maybe 10' by 10.' Last night we kicked the Missionetettes out
> (politely) of the large room and had the youth group bring in two tables for
> us. But hey if that is problem, I will take more of that!
>
> I will ask you to keep one of my boys in prayer. His name is Nick. Last
> night Chris invited Nick and Andrew to spend the night this weekend. Well,
> Nick's Mom was visiting with us about it and then she asked if we knew about
> Nick's dad. No, we didn't. His dad is in prison for two consecutive life
> sentences with no hope for parole. Nick just found out, but he we in really
> good spirits last night. Nick does not know we know.
>
> Till now I have regarded Nick (10) as our problem child as he is the
> wiggliest biggest chatterbox and always was doing something to get attention
> from the boys. He was never bad just a little rowdy. Rowdy enough to try my
> patience. When we first met he wanted to get into a charley horse match with
> me had his little fists up bouncing around like a boxer. I told him go
> ahead, I only give as good as I get (had mom's permission) he changed his
> mind real quick. Wasn't expecting that from a lady ... but last night he
> raced past the copy room where I was, thought he was in a hurry to get to
> class so I didn't say anything, but he backed up and waved big smile, "Hi
> Commander Kelly" It doesn't sound like a lot but it sure meant a lot to me,
> I've even gotten a few hugs from him.
>
> Please lift up Nick and pray that we keep the fire going that our training
> and excitement have given us. We are believing for 200-250 boys. I know it
> is outrageous...but that is what we are believing for. We have a poor
> community lots of trailer parks etc....and a huge need for direction.
>
> Sorry so long, but then I guess you should expect that from me by now.
>
> God Bless
>
> Kelly
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