News - July 2009
Posted by Doug | Filed under News from the National Director
District Directors,
Here’s a great quote by Theologian John Owen (1616-1683): “However strong a castle may be, if a treacherous party resides inside (ready to betray at the first opportunity possible), the castle cannot be kept safe from the enemy. Traitors occupy our own hearts, ready to side with every temptation and to surrender to them all.”
This reminds me of the admonition in Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” The traitors within can’t be wished away; they must be forced out by intimacy with Jesus so there is no room left for anything but Christ.
We are in ministry to future men. Let us model authentic, manly intimacy with Jesus, for it is in that very relationship we discover our true identity as men—being like Christ.
Let’s show men and boys how to force the traitors within, out!
Doug Marsh
National Director
Online Chartering Starts August 15 • Short Tutorial Now Available
Online chartering starts August 15! To help outposts prepare, we have recorded a short 4-minute tutorial found on our ministry home page. Check it out—
To help get the word out, look for an email from our office announcing online chartering, its benefits, and the tutorial. Please forward it to every Rangers leader you know. They, too, will be encouraged to forward the email.
Thank you for encouraging every outpost to charter, beginning August 15.
2010 National Council & Conference Will Be AWESOME!March 11-13, 2010 • Springfield, MO
Here is some important information about National Council 2010. Full details will become available in October.
Ø On Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (the day before Council), we will meet from 8:00-10:00 a.m. with everyone holding a regional or national position. District directors are encouraged to attend also. Then, by popular demand, we will meet again with district directors from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Action teams, such as Training, FCF, etc., will meet during this time as well. The outreach coordinators will also gather for the first time at Council; district directors, prayerfully make this appointment before then.
Ø Thursday and Friday, March 11-12, 2010, we will conduct the first Organizational Leadership Seminar. We strongly encourage every organizational leader at the area, sectional, divisional, district, regional, and national level to attend. We will also have important national updates, regional and functional breakaways, and special activities for the ladies.
Ø Saturday, March 13, 2010, we will offer Ranger Essentials. This will be the transition module for those who have already completed the LMA. Ranger Essentials will run all day until around 5:00 p.m., which is similar to previous years that training updates were released. Scheduling it Saturday affords two benefits: 1) We can model how you are to offer it in your district; and 2) Leaders who wouldn’t normally attend Council (Thursday-Friday) may attend, such as instructors and outpost commanders in your district.
In light of the value Council 2010 will add to the leaders in your district, please encourage as many as possible to attend the Seminar and/or Rangers Essentials.
Sync-up With God’s Heart
The heartbeat of any ministry is always primarily the lost. Royal Rangers is no different. By participating in BGMC and Speed the Light giving in your district, you are enabling missionaries in the U.S. and around the world to reach the lost and disciple them into lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. Approximately $50,000 has already been given to the Master’s Toolbox this year, putting us half way to our $100k pledge. We still need to raise $35,000 for the STL/RR Christmas Project. Continue to challenge the men and boys in your district to be active in winning the lost around the world!
Camporama 2012 Survey
To help us plan the best Camporama ever, we want to hear from the field. Help us by circulating the link below to leaders and boys in your district. (District directors, please respond yourself, too, if you would.) We thank you in advance.
http://royalrangers.ag.org/connect/qlc/
Shooting Sports Ambassador
Posted by Doug | Filed under News from the National Director
The summer is a busy time, and you may have missed this when it was sent out earlier. At this time, we have not received any recommendations.
This is a great opportunity for a young man to represent the Royal Rangers in the area of shooting sports and to receive a college scholarship. Last year was the first year a RR was selected for this special honor. He served with representatives from other youth organizations like BSA, 4-H, etc.
Please review the information on qualifications and send your recommendation(s) to Shad Arnold by August 1, 2009. It would be a shame for a qualified young man to miss this opportunity because his name was not submitted. We are running out of time for this, so we appreciate your follow up before the deadline.
Doug Marsh, National Director
National Office Seeking 2010 National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassador
The Royal Rangers National Shooting Sports Program, in cooperation with the National Rifle Association – Youth Shooting Sports Program, is now accepting applications to interview for the position of Royal Ranger, national representative. This position is referred to as the 2010 National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassador.
This program offers unparalleled opportunities for one (1) qualified Royal Ranger (16 years or older) to experience a “chance of a lifetime” program that will include a number of amazing events, meeting national shooting sports celebrities, traveling, fellow ambassador camaraderie, memories of a lifetime, and career opportunities. The program culminates in the receipt of a valuable college scholarship.
Do you know a young man in Rangers who is involved in the NSSP and who would like to be considered for this prestigious and honorable program? If so, he needs to make contact with us today!
Mandatory conditions of consideration:
1. Must be 16-20 years old, be comfortable with public speaking, and be able to express himself in verbal and written forms.
2. Must be an active member of a local outpost and receive parent, commander, and pastoral permission to apply and attend associated functions of the Ambassador Program.
3. Must actively participate in Royal Rangers NSSP shooting sports competitions and/or other shooting sports competitions.
4. Must submit a 500-word essay on the subject of the Royal Rangers – National Shooting Sports Program.
5. All submissions must be received by August 1, 2009, and be directed to Shad Arnold at performance@shad4light.com.
Bonus Considerations:
1. GMA recipient
2. National shooting competitor
3. Local or regional shooting competitor
4. Other significant shooting sports awards received, competitions attended, special skills within the NSSP category, etc.
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