Good
Idea Duane, Now, how
do we get the Youngbucks un-busy enough to accomplish this feat?
I understand you might consider this
un-real as a proposal, but think
about how you "teach" a boy to ride
a bike... mayby yur different, but
as much as I wanted to "explain" or
"show" it all came down to running
along side and..... *letting
go.
Last night I went to a small Outpost
with my son to demonstrate fly
tying for steelhead..
It's been a while since I participated with "Old
Line" Dads in a leader-led program
vs. a boy led group.
The young boy sat there stareing at
the hook in the fly vise... the
materials were there, and I was building
mine on my tool...
*Suddenly the Dad told me- "Ah.. get
over there and HELP my
son get started!"
wrierd as it might seem to you.. I decided
to finish the night and not return.
I did go over to the boy and as
got close he gave up trying. I talked
to him as I started to wrap
the thread on his hook, and he put
his hands in his lap... at the
next step he waited for me to return
to add the floss body material
and so forth untill it was clear to
me that it was my fly!
Seems
in our neck of the woods that even if the Youngbuck's dad is involved they
are usually to busy to attend.
I'm suggesting becomeing so real as
to allow them to be the leaders
and you accept the results! If the
boys don't want to be involved then
revert to awarding FCF pins and shrink
events to what the boys desire to
facilitate.
*Perhaps FCF in this way might sink...
or perhaps it might grow to
be a real treasure in the hearts of
youngbucks, like it was for me.
As a man, I count the things I put
my hands on as mine. If it's mine,
I will guard it, feed it, clean it
and use it. If it's yours... I expect the same,
but won't grab it, steal it, break
it or use it up.
I must admit there seemed to be a goodly
number (scouts) show up at the executive FCF meeting. Maybe this is a good
sign :-)
It is if they are involved, and feel
welcome as individuals and not *just-
"Son of Wollybuggler" The daunting
task of *respect for youngbucks
requires real thought, and a resolve
to hand over the reigns... I admit it
is hard. The payoff is
later when your youngbuck grows in confidence
and hold you in esteam for your willingness
to give his that "safe harbor"
to become as leader.... like you<G>
PS> *I got more to say on the group
I visited last night!
-=A=-
Hi-de-ho
it's off for the boys we go.God
Bless you all, Bob
Triphahn
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001
4:04 PM
Subject: Re: [RR] New goal for Rangers
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steak
Sauce is right, yes i'ts a ministry for boys but men are ministered
thru the program to.
Thanks fer the back-up...
I don't "intend" to bend noses of the brotheren..but I'm of the opinion
that in FCF men may become members only secondary to a youngbuck!
I "suggest" that the National president be a boy!
Further- all regional officers and chapter presidents be under 18!
When meeting to vote on business, only youngbucks may vote!
Adults might 'suggest or propose items, but only youngbuck's
are the real leaders in *their fellowship of FCF.
Cdr.Dad can sit in his X-chair and enjoy the day...
-=A=-
Besides,
the only difference between the men and the
boys, are the cost of their
toys. Theres been times that FCF has ministered
more to me than the church
I was in. Tell em Duane!
:):)>
Watch yer top knot, keep
yer powder dry and yer nose to the wind, and may the
Blackfeet be upwind when
you pass and may you be 20 miles away before they
smell yer stinkin hide.
WAUGH
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