*Not to "intentionaly" kick the beehive again.. But I'd like to hear some of the thoughts on a positive side for a combined gender outpost. JFlory is straight on correct with the organizational structure of the current USA AoG version of Rangers.. but because Rangernet serves all Rangers and friends of Royal Rangers International, We have the freedom to explore new ground. In the past, I've proposed the integration of Adult Women into all Leadership training and positions of leadership in the Outpost. I've explored other US AoG programs/ministries and found supporting position papers that indicate the ministries of Women are not to be curtailed by gender discrimination, but so far that is not seen as a problem by this generation of National leadership. Comparing BSA to GSA is not a accurate or productive path to explore for the US version are separated by gender up to a age where a blended program for older high school age "Venture scouts" can be co-ed. The Australian version has co-ed Royal Rangers but is often mistakenly used as a perceived "liberal" organization when in fact the US version crosses the line with Women leaders of boys, in younger age groups. As I understand it, Men lead the boys groups and Women lead the girls groups and they meet for camps as seperate but equals with a common ground. Overseas, the foundational structure was left to the local oversight of that countries leadership. For reasons of logistical ease and exspence a combined boys and girls group was started. The USA had allready started Missionets prior to 1962 as a ministry of the WMC to the girls of the church. The Womens Missionary Council was a very active supporter of AoG Missionary efforts, and I have been on the recieveing end of their love and care as a child to AoG Home Missionaries to the Apache Indians. *Thanks WMC! Royal Rangers USA started as an outreach of the Men's Fellowship AoG to the boys... *Thanks!<G> (As a '62 10 year old, It seemed someone was building something very cool for me<G> Time will show it was "built for everyone") *What else do yah wanna know? -=A*=- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/ _______ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
