JulAug11 Scribe

July - August 2011

A Newsletter for Royal Ranger Leaders of the Potomac District Central Section

‘Soldiers of the Cross’ Take Pow Wow by Storm Page 7

Ranger Kids Explore Washington’s Birthplace Page 2

Check Out Pinewood Derby Results Page 3

Discovery Training The Camp Scheduled Scribe July - August 2011 Page 4

Ranger Kids Explore Washington’s Birthplace

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anger Kids enjoyed a day of learning and play on the beautiful grounds of George Washington’s boyhood home during Central Section’s Ranger Kids Field Day on April 30.

Altogether, nearly 40 Rangers, siblings, parents and commanders representing a half-dozen outposts in the section attended the field day at Ferry Farm in Fredericksburg.

The group toured the grounds under the tutelage of Ryan McCarty, museum education coordinator with the George Washington Foundation, who provided a guided walking tour of the farm property and nature activities for the children.

Other highlights of the day included a pizza and fruit lunch, and a craft activity coordinated by Outpost 48 Ranger parent Lisa Wearsch in which the youngsters hand painted wooden animal figures.

Wood chip toss, horseshoes, miniature golf, tin can rubber band shoot, and tug ‘o war comprised a full schedule of field sporting events organized

by Cmdr. Henry Melson from Outpost 232.

The day was rounded out by a rousing sing-along led by the section’s Ranger Kid Coordinator Keith Meeder, and a devotional story and skit on “The Miraculous Catch” orchestrated

by Ben and Linda Newman with Outpost 215.

Top right: A Ranger proudly displays his handpainted critter. Bottom right: Taking careful aim, a Ranger launches a horseshoe toward his target during the game period of the Ranger Kids Field Day at Ferry Farm.

Top left: Spotting deer tracks on a nature trail. Bottom left: Youngsters chart the result of a nature study experiment in which they gathered beads representing different food types eaten by area birds.

COVER PHOTO: Jonathan Cross from Outpost 48 at Highway Assembly of God is “hooded” with a stocking that has secured a raw egg to his head, during one of the Survival challenges at the 2010 Potomac District Pow Wow. This particular challenge pitted similarly hooded contestants, equipped with foam noodles, against each other to see who would be the last Ranger standing with his egg still imtact on his head.

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Pinewood Derby Draws a Crowd Central Section’s 2011 Pinewood Derby convened on Saturday, March 12, at Highway Assembly of God in Fredericksburg, Va., and drew a total of 161 entries that raced in six different divisions. The event drew a an estimated crowd of over 200 Rangers, leaders and family members.

Races were conducted on two tracks, both equipped with electronic start and finish gates that permitted all race times to be recorded to the thousandth of a second.

Trophies were presented to the first through sixth place winners in each race division. Boys raced in their Ranger age groups. The remaining divisions included one for Commanders and another for Missionettes and family members. Ribbons were awarded for best workmanship. And a radiocontrolled model car grand prize went to Adventure Ranger Chris Seabaugh from Outpost 31 whose pinewood car had the fastest single race time recorded for the day. Photo by Cecil Webb

ANTICIPATION Rangers are perched at the finish line to watch their cars race.

RACE RESULTS Ranger Kids 1st Jaden Lando 2nd Andrew Le 3rd Ethan Grigsby 4th Otis Whitehead 5th Kyle Jarrell 6th Benjamin Bakken Discovery Rangers 1st Benjamin Harrell 2nd Zack McFarlane 3rd Tyler Grigsby 4th Chase Fonehan 5th Thomas Jarrell 6th Blake Kcraget Adventure Rangers 1st Tyler King 2nd Christopher Seabaugh 3rd Daniel Jarrell 4th Sam Bryant 5th Hunter Clark 6th Jacob Fleming Expedition Rangers 1st Kennie Harrell 2nd Caleb Richters 3rd Nathan Richters 4th Kraig Johnson 5th Zack Whitehead 6th Glenn Hannold Commanders 1st Mike Heckert 2nd Bill Grimsley 3rd Earle Harrell 4th Henry Melson 5th Larry King 6th Terry Yankey Open Class 1st Ann Harrell 2nd Cindy King 3rd Robert King 4th Austin Llewellyn 5th Kendra Le 6th John Sanderson Fastest Car Overall 1st Christopher Seabaugh 2nd Benjamin Harrell 3rd Kennie Harrell 4th Caleb Richters 5th Tyler King 6th Daniel Jarrell

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COMMANDERS’ ROUNDTABLE SCHEDULED JULY 16 Our next sectional staff meeting and commanders’ roundtable will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixeyville, Va. All Ranger leaders in the section are welcome to attend. We will discuss plans for upcoming sectional events. We will also provide you with resource material and information that will help you in your outpost.

There is no cost to attend.

Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch will be provided.

We will accept donations to help with the expense.

The church is located on Rt. 229 approximately 10 miles north of Culpeper.

DISCOVERY TRAINING CAMP OFFERED DURING LEADERS’ SECTIONAL ROUNDTABLE Potomac District staff will conduct a Discovery Training Camp (DTC) for Rangers in Central Section on Saturday, July 16, at Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixeyville, Va. The DTC will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. concurrent with the sectional leadership meeting occurring at Hazel River A/G. DTC is a district camp for boys in Discovery Rangers and older, which is focused on team building through the patrol method.

The course is a prerequisite for Rangers who wish to enroll in other Junior Leadership Training Academy programs.

Pre-registration is required for this camp in order to ensure the training staff has adequate course materials on hand for the event.

The deadline for signing up boys for this camp is July 1st. A registration application, and pa-

rental permission slip, are provided in this edition of The Scribe for your convenience.

To confirm your outpost’s participation, contact Sectional Cmdr.

Ken O’Maley by the July 1st deadline.

Pinewood Derby Workmanship Awards Ranger Kids 1st Evan Johnson 2nd Tyler Mugele 3rd Trey Trivigno 4th Blake Simmons 5th Alex McCray 6th Alex Croft Discovery Rangers 1st Joshua Sanderson 2nd Jared Martin 3rd Joshua Lockwood 4th Mark Poole 5th Tyler Marvin 6th Philip Eley Adventure Rangers 1st Jacob Fleming 2nd James Grigsby 3rd Jonathan Goodman 4th Isaiah Padgett 5th Zack Wood 6th Isaac Sharke

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Expedition Rangers 1st Nathan Richters 2nd Caleb Richters 3rd Kennie Harrell 4th Kraig Johnson 5th Ian McCreary 6th Glenn Hannold Commanders 1st Paul Cross 2nd Henry Melson 3rd Ken Johnson 4th Mike Heckert 5th Mike Welch 6th Earle Harrell Open Class 1st Abigail Johanna 2nd Charles Goodman 3rd John Sanderson 4th Ashleigh Welch 5th Chris Galloway 6th Cindy King

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ROYAL RANGER DISCOVERY TRAINING CAMP July 16, 2011 REGISTRATION FORM Name:

Outpost:

Address:

Phone:

City:

Zip:

Church: Module Cost

Amount Enclosed

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Discovery Training Camp

$ 30.00

□ Meal Cost □

Refreshments and Lunch

(Included)

Send your registration form with payment to Ken O’Maley, 11042 Settletown Rd., Rixeyville, Va. 22737 Contact information is kenomaley@aol.com or call (540) 937-6139 The deadline for registrations for this DTC class is July 1st.

You’ll find Central Section Royal Rangers on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Section-Royal-RangersPotomac-District/337114636413

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POTOMAC DISTRICT CENTRAL SECTION ROYAL RANGERS PARENTAL PERMISSION & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM for DISCOVERY TRAINING CAMP July 16, 2011 Please print or type all information. All signature blocks must be completed.

RANGER’S NAME

BIRTHDATE

OUTPOST

STREET ADDRESS

PHONE

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

PARENTAL/GUARDIAN PERMISSION I hereby authorize my son (named above) to attend the Discovery Training Camp on Saturday, July 16, 2011.

He has permission to participate with his Royal Ranger outpost in the event at Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixeyville, Va. I understand that adequate preparations for my son’s safety have been made and that there will be emergency first aid provisions on location. In the event of any accidents, I will not hold Hazel River A/G, nor the Central Section Royal Rangers staff, nor the Potomac District Royal Rangers, responsible.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

DATE

AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT I do hereby give my consent for any licensed physician, dentist, or emergency personnel to administer treatment deemed necessary for the physical health and well-being of my son while participating in the Royal Rangersponsored event specified herein.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

DATE

HOME PHONE

WORK PHONE

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

PHONE

CHILD’S MEDICAL HISTORY Is your child in good health? (

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Yes

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No

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‘Soldiers of the Cross’ take Pow Wow by Storm

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ver 150 Rangers, commanders and visitors representing 14 outposts participated in this year’s Central Section Pow Wow held May 19-22 at Highland Retreat in Bergton, Va. Themed “A Soldier of the Cross,” Rangers and commanders were challenged to be faithful to serving Jesus Christ as committed and disciplined followers, starting with devotionals shared by former U.S. Army Ranger Brian McCroskey, and continuing with sermons

by Navy Lt. Paul Eley, also a Royal Ranger commander for Outpost 48.

A colorful addition to this year’s event were outpost standards that characterized the Pow Wow theme and were carried by Rangers to all events.

A lashed chariot “joust,” a challenging obstacle course, and “Minute to Win It” challenge for commanders (clockwise from left) were among the new features at this year’s Pow Wow. Photos by Cecil Webb

2011 CENTRAL SECTION POW WOW AWARDS & RECOGNITION DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF

2nd Place

Rangers 1st Place 2nd Place

Jack Wood, OP48 Sam Bryant, OP48

Expedition Rangers

Commanders 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Randy Johnson, OP215 Julius Williamson, OP361 Josh Crewdson, OP25

FUN ‘N STUNTS 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Outpost 215 Outpost 48 Outpost 232

Kraig Johnson, OP215 Ian McCready, OP361 Martin Simpkins, OP31

Rod Fontanez, OP261 Nathan Trementozzi, OP215 Dawson Blosser, OP261 Isaiah Padgett OP48 & Jeremiah Miller OP232

Discovery Rangers 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Josh Wood, OP48 Logan Marcotte, OP48 Josh Lockwood, OP36

Adventure Rangers 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Sam Bryant, OP48 Kolin Johnson, OP215 Isaiah Padgett, OP48

Expedition Rangers

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Gavin Lebrecht, OP25 Jonathan Wile, OP261 Isaac Wilkening, OP340

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Glenn Hannold, OP31 Martin Simpkins, OP31 Ian McCready, OP361

OBSTACLE COURSE David Hannold, OP31 Sam Bryant, OP48 Jonathan Cross, OP48

Expedition Rangers

Adventure Rangers

WARRIOR RUN

Discovery Rangers

Adventure Rangers

Discovery Rangers

1st Place

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place BIBLE QUIZ

ARCHERY 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

3rd Place

Brendon Martin OP261, Tanner Whetzel OP232 & Kolin Johnson OP215 Jack Wood, OP48

1st Place Zack Wile, OP261 2nd Place Matthew Blankenbarker, OP125 3rd Place Martin Simpkins, OP31

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Discovery Rangers 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Dawson Blosser, OP261 Rodrigo, OP261 Josh Wood, OP48 Continued on page 7

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POW WOW SAMPLER (Clockwise from top left) Obstacle course crawl; finding the way during the Warrior Run; prayer at the council fire; Greatest Freedom Ministries worship team leads praise on Friday evening; Rangers on the archery range. Photos by Cecil Webb

2011 CENTRAL SECTION POW WOW AWARDS & RECOGNITION Continued from page 6

3rd Place Team

Adventure Rangers

Kyle Shaw, Josh Wood, Josh Lockwood, Zack McFarland, Chase Ritchie, Issac Wilkening, Timothy Wilkening

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Jeremiah Miller, OP232 Tanner Whetzel, OP232 Kolin Johnson, OP215

Expedition Rangers 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Joseph Fleming, OP340 Kraig Johnson, OP215 Zach Whitehead, OP215

WHIFFLEBALL TOURNAMENT

1st Place Team Ben Harrell, Austin Ritchie, Chase Burris, Markie Poole, Blake Kcraget, Enrique Romero-Baker, Josh Fleming

2nd Place Team Kingsley Zayas, Trevor Parker, Christopher Welch, Nathan Trementozzi, Jacob Burton, Philip Eley, Riley Burgoyne

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

1st Place Team Jose Villagomez, Ian McCready, Cadero Burns, Isaac Shanks, Mitchell Propst, Kraig Johnson

2nd Place Team Jeremiah Miller, Eric Kennedy, Zack Whitehead, Matt Mallory, Justin Welch, Edward Reed

3rd Place Team Sam Burton, Glenn Hannold, Chris Seabaugh, Preston Kcraget, Nathan James, Nathan Lake, Ethan Helmick CHARIOT RACE 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

CAMPSITE INSPECTION 1st Place Outpost 48 2nd Place Outpost 186 3rd Place Outpost 25 ENTRANCEWAY 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Outpost 48 Outpost 340 Outpost 261

OUTPOST STANDARD 1st Place Outpost 232 2nd Place Outpost 361 3rd Place Outpost 48 OVERALL OUTPOST AWARD 1st Place Outpost 48 2nd Place Outpost 186 3rd Place Outpost 25 SPIRIT CUP AWARD Outpost 48

Outpost 215 Outpost 48 Outpost 186

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CENTRAL SECTION STAFF

Year 2011 Supporting Churches Hazel River Assembly of God Rixeyville, Va. Outpost 186

Sectional Commander Ken O’Maley ...............................(540) 937-6139 Email: kenomaley@aol.com Skyline Area Commander Mike Burroughs ........................(540) 635-8459 Email: mb6812@embarqmail.com

Highway Assembly of God Fredericksburg, Va. Outpost 48

Shenandoah Area Commander Tony Wilson.................................(540) 856-8423 Email: royalrangergfm369@gmail.com

Special thanks to our supporting churches. Their generosity enables further enhancements to the Royal Ranger ministry in Central Section. Donations may be mailed directly to Central Section Royal Rangers, 11042 Settletown Pl., Rixeyville, Va. 22737. All gifts are tax deductible.

Allegheny Area Commander ..................(Vacant)

2011

Highland Area Commander Royce Rollins .............................(540) 522-8653 Email: roycerllns28@gmail.com

Central Section Royal Rangers

CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 8.................................... Sectional Leadership Roundtable January 22....................................... Leadership Training Academy February 4-5 ........................... Regional Commanders’ Conference February 19 ................................................ First Aid/CPR Training March 12............................................... Sectional Pinewood Derby March 18-19..................................... Leadership Training Academy March 25-26............................... District Commanders’ Conference April 1-3 ............................................................. FCF Spring Trace April 8 .................................................... Light for the Lost Banquet April 16 ....................................... Sectional Leadership Roundtable April 30 .............................................................Ranger Kids Event May 19-22..............................................Central Section Pow Wow June 24-25.................. Adventure Ranger/Expedition Ranger Event July 16........................................ Sectional Leadership Roundtable August 7-10 ...........................Junior Leadership Training Academy August 11-14 ....................................... Potomac District Pow Wow Sept. 16-17 .............................................. Discovery Ranger Event

Piedmont Area Commander Julius Williamson .....................(540) 948-4347 Email: jwilliamson@rrcsb.org

Rappahannock Area Commander Michael Koehl ............................(540) 752-2728 Email: gma118@verizon.net Training Coordinator Sam Linn........................................(540) 635-7497 Email: solinn@shentel.net Ranger Kids Coordinator Keith Meeder..............................(540) 635-1906 Email: Linden.Meeder@hotmail.com Discovery Rangers Coordinator Dan Pignaloso ............................(540) 720-0144 Email: danpigna@yahoo.com Adventure/Expedition Rangers Coordinator Paul Eley ........................................(540) 892-3302 Email: frog.academy@yahoo.com Public Relations Coordinator Gary Wagner ............................ (540) 898-7415 Email: garywagner54@aol.com Boys’ Representative Ken Johnson ........................... (540) 775-1570

Sept. 23-25 ...................................FCF Fall Trace/Great Adventure October 8.................................... Sectional Leadership Roundtable October 21-22................ Sectional Ranger of the Year Competition November 4-6 .............................Central Section FCF Rendezvous December 3 ................. Ranger Basics/Leadership Training Module

CENTRAL SECTION ROYAL RANGERS 11042 Settletown Pl., Rixeyville, VA 22737 Phone: (540) 937-6139 Email: kenomaley@aol.com

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