Subj: [RR] TOOLS! *Ministry- *Character!
Date: 7/15/99 12:59:02 PM Central Daylight Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Duane Wheeler)
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Royal Rangers come in all shapes,sizes and personal make-up and abilities.
They are tall,short, thin and fat...clean and soiled, immature and
experianced, sharp and dull- timid and bold, athletic and uncoordinated
couch patato's!
*And then there are the boys! Heheeee! (*Mercy, forgive me please!<G>)
Boys are very different from one another, yet they have many common
traits. They cannot stand injustice, fovoritisum, sarcasum and
insincerity. Most of them crave action... and all desire "FUN!"
*They like to do things, but are impatient about how to do them.<g>
While boys want to be them selves, they hesitate to be different
because they prefere acceptence by the majority and beleve this acceptence
comes to them thru conformity.
This forms a great paradox, in that their are many differences in
individual boys and yet a great simularity in all boys!
As a leader of a Ranger Outpost, you should be concerned with both sides
of this paradox. You must work with the tools given by the great common
ground,of the desires of the boys, and yet reach out to *minister individualy
to
the real needs of boys...
You cannot however, be ALL things to all boys! You cannot take the place
of the greater church, the home, parents and the school. It is'nt our
function to solve their more complex problems. We should recognize them
tho, and point the way.. to steer the boy to those more able to help,
guide and council the boy as needed.. *and we can Pray!
To become effective with the boys, you need to really like them. This
can be shown by being interested in them and showing them respect..
in haveing patience with them and giveing encouragement and enthusiasum,
...and takeing time to *Listen!
Patience is shown by hear'n out a breathless adventure from a Pioneer,
when you have "more important things to do"...
It's holding back a quick word of criticizum, when you detect a failure
untill you can suggest a more positive way to make the situation right..
Patience also comes from "knowing" that boys learn a great deal from
failures, and trial and error... and sometimes you have to let go...
*WHAT DO THE BOY WANT FROM A "COMMANDER?"
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*TRY THESE ON TO SEE IF THE "SHOE FITS"
*Can you control or supervise without loseing your temper and spoiling the
"fun?"
*Can you disagree without being disagreeable?
*Do you have a sence of humor? Can you take a joke in a good natured way?
*Can the boys depend on your word, even in the smallest things?
*Are you fair?
*Do you respect them-accept them- even tho you hold a "higher standard"
for them to attain?
*Can you freely hand out praise without the use of the word: "But..."
(That's great, *BUT next time do better..)
*Do you really like Ranger boys?
How would the boys rate you if they could judge your leadership?
*It's of some comfort to know that Boys... are far more generious than men
in judgeing leadership. They know real quick how hard it is to lead.. and
appreciate your good work. *They may not allways say so.. but down inside,
you will allways live in their memories!
...and in our memories, to our hearts will allways be,
Royal Rangers sure to shine, all of the time!
*With God's help.. Do your best!
-=A=-
(*thanks SM Handbook 1968)
-=*Jes'Shake off the dirt and take a step up! ...The MULE *=-
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Subj: [RR] *Theft! was: Morn'n has broken- RangerCamp'99
Date: 7/15/99 1:38:42 PM Central Daylight Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Duane Wheeler)
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Robert Triphahn)
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On Wed, 14 Jul 1999, Robert Triphahn wrote:
<Snip!>
>We even had two young men come forth who had been caught stealing. Ah,
>the power of the redemptive blood of Jesus.
Ground Rules- *Theft!
Just some thoughts, there's no single answer to breaking the Ranger Code.
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*Remember the basic rights we all have as citizens, respect for individual
rights needs to be foremost on our minds..
*Be sure the act is truly "Theft" ...some boys "lose valuable items" or
things they should not have brought to camp in the first place.. Theft
is easier to claim than thoughtlessness..
*Never accuse a boy or man, unless you have Ironclab proof and are ready
to procicute it with public law... A Boy must not be falsely accused!
Double check your thinking with other leaders... seek wise council!
*Don't make a public issue of theft. Quietly investigate, bout don't
involve more boys or leaders than is necessary to reach a solution.
*Don't hold a Kangaroo court, with the accused being judged by fellow
Rangers! Boys are not mature enought to settle matters of this magnitude.
*Use the boys accepence of the Ranger Code and appeal to his HONOR..
this is a compelling and powerfull force. *Give the susspected youth
a way to come clean...
*If guilt is established, the subsiquent handleing will be reviewed by
administrative leaders abouve you and debated for a long time.. be sure
you act right... Property should be returned promptly.. and justice handed
out in the form of penelties or lose of privlage.. allway leave open a
*Teachable moment and preach repentence, as well as forgiveness.
Hate the sin...Love the sinner...
*React only as needed... Many times a practical joke has gone bad.. and
the discovery of it was made into a "federal case" and prevented honest
young men to feel safe in comming forward for fear of the anger of an
adult. *Be Firm,Fair and wise!
-=A=-
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:: Duane -=A=- Wheeler * Portland,Oregon * Jesus is Lord ::
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DUTY is the sublimest word in our language..Do your duty in all things.
*You cannot do more- and you should never wish to do less. Gen. LEE
=============== Yah gort tah Serve Sum-Buddy! ======================
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