The Scribe Mar-Apr 2013

January - February 2013

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

‘Race Day’ Approaches New Weight Restriction, New Missionettes Race Class Page 4

‘Shine Your Light’ Theme for 2013 Sectional Pow Wow Page 7

District Commanders’ Conference Considers God’s Call

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Advance Registration for Pinewood Derby

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ntry forms for our upcoming Central Section Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 16, are provided below. Copy these entry forms and complete one for each participant from your outpost, and bring them with you to the derby. Having the entry forms completed beforehand will help expedite our registration process for your group the morning of the derby.

2013 CENTRAL SECTION PINEWOOD DERBY ENTRY FORM NAME

‘Race Day’ Approaches

Outpost# Registration Paid (Notation made by race official)

AGE GROUP/RACE CLASS (circle one)

Ranger Kids

Discovery Rangers

Adventure Rangers

(100)

(200)

(300)

Expedition Rangers

Commander

Missionettes

Open

(400)

(500)

(600)

(700)

Place

Place sticker with number on car after checking weight. duplicate

By now, many commanders in Central Section are busy working with their Rangers on their pinewood derby racers – obtaining car kits, helping boys design, shape and paint, patiently laboring to contain the building excitement!

Pinewood Derby is one of our most looked-forward-to and enjoyable events of the year. We hope you’re planning to bring your Rangers to this year’s race.

Here are some tips and reminders that will help make your experience at Pinewood Derby a positive one …

 Complete derby entry forms in advance. This will help the registration process go more quickly.

2013 CENTRAL SECTION PINEWOOD DERBY ENTRY FORM NAME

 Arrive early. The single-most criti-

Outpost# Registration Paid (Notation made by race official)

 Refreshments available. For

AGE GROUP/RACE CLASS (circle one)

Ranger Kids

Discovery Rangers

Adventure Rangers

(100)

(200)

(300)

Expedition Rangers

Commander

Missionettes

Open

(400)

(500)

(600)

(700)

Place

Place sticker with number on car after checking weight. duplicate

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cal factor that can cause delays in our race day schedule is the late arrival and registration of your Rangers. Race day registration begins at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to end at 10 a.m.

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your convenience, a concession stand will be open throughout the day to serve snacks and hot lunch.

 Is your charter up to date? Outposts that are not currently chartered with Potomac District Royal Rangers will be able to participate in the derby, but will have a higher registration fee.

Also, participants from unchartered outposts will not be allowed to compete in Ranger age-group classes; they will race in the Open Class. This applies to leaders, boys and guests.

Saturday March 16, 2013 Highway Assembly of God Fredericksburg Registration 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Cost per car registered: Chartered Outposts $8 Non-Chartered Outposts $10 Rangers of all ages and their families are certain to enjoy this exciting pinewood race, one of our most anticipated Ranger events of the year. Plan now to attend and be part of the fun!

Awards will include trophies for 1st thru 6th place for each race class, plus ribbons for best workmanship. Race classes will include: Ranger Kids

Discovery Rangers

Adventure Rangers

Expedition Rangers

Commanders

Open Class (Parents & Friends)

 Missionettes/Impact Girls 

“Finish Line” Concession Stand Don’t worry about bringing a “soggy” bag lunch! Food and beverages will be available throughout the day during the Pinewood Derby, beginning with coffee and donuts in the morning, hot dogs and BBQ for lunch, and afternoon refreshments.

Win a Radio-Control Car! As a special bonus prize at our 2013 Pinewood Derby, the Ranger whose car has the fastest single race time during the day will receive a radiocontrol car to race … off track!

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Official Rules for the Conduct of Royal Ranger Pinewood Derby Adopted by Central Section Royal Rangers

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Royal Ranger Pinewood Derby Project was started with the intent of having a project that a father and son could work on together and to give the boy with no father at home an opportunity to learn with his father image, leader, or sponsor. Through this project each boy will learn many woodworking skills and good sportsmanship con-ducted in a Christian manner.

Please allow the boy to experience as much of the joy of this project as he can. God bless you and may the best car win.

FORMAT OF COMPETITION 1. All races will start at the specified time and participants must allow time to register their cars prior to race time. The races will be conducted in a multiple elimination format (see Race Procedures).

2. Participants will be charged a registration fee to enter a car in the derby. The fee for participants affiliated with a chartered outpost is $8 per car; the fee for participants affiliated with a non-chartered outpost is $10 per car.

3. Classes include Ranger Kids, Discovery Rangers, Adventure Rangers, Expedition Rangers, Commanders, Missionettes/Impact Girls and Open Class. Only chartered Rangers and Commanders are eligible for the Ranger age-group specific classes.

4. An Open Class is included for parents, family members or friends. The cars in this class must adhere to the same rules as other classes and must be a separate car not racing in any other class. The cost will be the same for this class and all other conditions of racing remain the same.

5. The only pinewood car kits authorized for entries in all race divisions

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(Ranger Kids, Discovery Rangers, Adventure Rangers, Expedition Rangers, Commanders, and Open) are as follows: - Boy Scouts Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Car Kit, Stock #17006. Call tollfree (800) 323-0732 to order direct.

- Gospel Publishing House Pinewood Car Kit, Stock #18-7540. Call toll-free (800) 641-4310 to order.

No wheel substitutions will be allowed; cars made from approved kits must use the wheels provided. No alterations to either wheels or axles provided with approved kits will be permitted.

6. Pinewood entries made from other than approved kits, or that use alternate wheel types, will not be permitted to race.

7. Due to possible schedule conflicts — if a car owner cannot be present to race — a Ranger leader or other designated alternate may race or show a car that is otherwise eligible.

RULES OF CONSTRUCTION 1. The Ranger may have help in building his car (dependent on his age and skill) and it may be shaped by any means desired. It does not have to be whittled. Do not design the car so it has a competitive advantage while sitting in the starting gate.

2. All cars entered in competition must be able to fit on and roll down the track. All cars must meet the following specifications: (a) A car must not be more than 7½” in length, including all attachments. (b) A car must not be more than 2¾” in width, including wheels and axles. (c) A car must not be more than 4” high.

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(d) A car must not weigh more than 5 ounces.

3. No part of the car may extend in front of the track starting gatepost.

4. All weights must be inside the car, part of the ornaments, or securely attached to the car. A car can be disqualified if the weights are not securely attached to the car.

5. No bearings or bushings of any type may be used on any car.

6. No metal-to-metal contact is allowed in the wheel assembly.

7. No starting devices (springs, wires, rubber bands, etc.) are allowed on any car. The car must start moving and roll by gravity only; no pushing or blowing will be permitted.

8. You may lubricate the wheels with any lubricant you desire. However, if any lubricant drips or spills on the track from the car it may disqualified.

We expect some graphite to fowl the track, but excessive graphite or dripping oil will cause disqualification.

WORKMANSHIP RULES 1. All cars entered by Royal Rangers at the Pine-wood Derby will automatically be considered for a Workmanship Award. The primary intent of this competition is to recognize workmanship that is specifically that of a Ranger himself.

2. Workmanship will be judged by at least three judges chosen by the Derby Director. The judges will grade cars according to three criteria: originality, workmanship, and general appearance.

Originality - Take into consideration how much creativity went into the design of the car. Is the idea or design

See DERBY RULES, page 5

DERBY RULES:

Fair Competition is the Goal

FROM PAGE 4 unique? Ratings: Fair 1-4 points; Good 5-7 points, Excellent 8-10 points.

Workmanship - Take into consideration the Ranger’s skill and craftsmanship; how well the car was cut or carved, sanded, finished, and detailed.

Are there excessive “store-bought parts” or decals that did not require workmanship? Ratings: Fair 1-6 points; Good 7-12 points; Excellent 13-20 points.

General Appearance - Take into consideration the painting of the car and the color scheme if more than one color is used. Ratings 1-20 points as above.

RACE PROCEDURES 1. Each car must be registered at the registration table, inspected, and placed on the display table before scheduled race time. The car will be given a number to expedite the racing activity. The car will be inspected by members of the Derby Staff for weight and measurements. Scales used by Derby Staff for registering cars will be considered official scales to be used for the event, to provide an equitable standard of measure for all cars.

2. Once a car has completed inspection, no further work or lubrication is allowed without permission of the Derby Director.

3. If, during the race, a car is broken, a contestant may ask the Derby Director for permission to repair the problem only. Do not take advantage of such opportunities to make other adjustments.

4. All races will be run on an elimination basis to determine the fastest cars. The exact method will depend upon the type of track being used and the number of cars racing. The method will be explained by the Derby Director prior to the first heat of the race. To eliminate any possible differences in lanes (or perceived differences), cars will rotate lanes on the track in as orderly a manner as possible.

5. If either a car or parts of a car leave the track or interfere with another car before the finish line, the race will be declared “no contest,” and the race will be re-run with the cars in the same lanes. If the same car or parts of the car leaves the track or interferes a second time, the offending car will lose that heat.

6. Only a car’s owner, the official starter, and official finish line judges or workmanship judges may handle the car. Handling will not go beyond what is absolutely necessary. While not racing, all cars will be left on the display table until cleared by the Derby Director.

7. All cars and participants must adhere to all the rules and specifications included in this set of official rules or they will be disqualified from the Pinewood Derby. If you have any doubts about a car or an action, see the Derby Director or a Sectional Staff member as soon as possible while we can still deal with the situation without hurting anyone’s feelings.

2013 calendar Of events February 15-16 Leadership Training Academy March 2 First Aid/CPR Training March 16 Pinewood Derby March 22-23 Potomac District Commanders’ Conference & Ranger of the Year Competition April 5-7 FCF Spring Trace April 13 Sectional Leadership Roundtable April 13 Light for the Lost Banquet April 27 Ranger Kids Field Day May 16-19 Central Section Pow Wow June 22 Adventure/Expedition Ranger Event July 20 Sectional Leadership Roundtable August 11-14 Junior Leadership Training Academy August 15-18 Potomac District Pow Wow September 6-7 Leadership Training Academy September 14 Discovery Ranger Event September 27-29 FCF Fall Trace October 12 Sectional Leadership Roundtable October 25-26 Sectional Ranger of the Year November 1-3 Sectional FCF Rendezvous

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December 7 LTA/First Aid/CPR Training

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CENTRAL SECTION ROYAL RANGERS PARENTAL PERMISSION & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM for 2013 CENTRAL SECTION PINEWOOD DERBY March 16, 2013 Please print or type all information. All signature blocks must be completed.

RANGER’S NAME

BIRTHDATE

STREET ADDRESS

OUTPOST PHONE

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

PARENTAL/GUARDIAN PERMISSION I hereby authorize my son (named above) to attend Central Section’s 2013 Pinewood Derby at Highway Assembly of God in Fredericksburg, VA on March 16, 2013. I give my permission for my son to be transported to and from Highway A/G in order to participate in the event. 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 the local church or its leaders, nor the Potomac District 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 Ranger-sponsored event specified herein.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

DATE

HOME PHONE

WORK PHONE

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

PHONE

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

(

)

Yes

(

)

No

List any allergies: List any physical impairments: Specify any medications that must be administered: Date of last Tetanus shot: List any special instructions needed to properly care for your child:

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Shine Your Light CENTRAL SECTION POW WOW May 16-19, 2013 Camp Red Arrow ~ Stevensburg, Va.

Plan now to attend this year’s Central Section Pow Wow. Our theme “Shine Your Light” will focus on our calling to carry the life of Christ into a dark and needy world.

Some of what to expect …

Outpost Standard Contest - Outposts are to make a “standard” that will accompany and identify them at all Pow Wow events; prizes to be awarded to best outpost standards.

“Seneca” Run - Measure your Ranger skill in

lash the best and quickest to negotiate a challenge course in a timed event.

Whiffle Ball Tournament - Discovery Rangers will go head to head in this event. Teams will be selected through a draft.

this individual timed race that will also test your knowledge in first aid, orienteering, nature study and rope craft and lashing.

Basketball Tournament - AR/ER Rangers

Obstacle Course - Rangers will run, jump,

4-Way Grinder - A tire tube tug-of-war that

crawl and (well, you’ll see!) through a military-style field course. Oorah!

“Lashing Race” - It’s time to brush up on your lashing skills to see which outpost team can

will take to the court for a double-elimination competition. Teams will be selected by draft. will forever change your impression of this event.

Archery - Find out who’s the top marksman in the section.

And there’s more …  Council Fire Services  Campsite Judging  Outpost Fun ‘n Stunts

 All-Star Campsite  Trader’s Blanket  Bible Quiz  Hawk Throw  Entranceway Judging  Memory Verse

Registration Begins Soon!

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Conference program information is provided in this edition of The Scribe on page 9.

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ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE March 22-23, 2013 Highway Assembly of God, Fredericksburg, Virginia

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 6:00 p.m.

Check-In & Registration

7:30 p.m.

Evening Session

Worship ~ Mike McDonald, Assoc. Pastor, Highway Assembly of God Speaker ~ Rev. Doug Chapman, Manassas Assembly of God

9:00 p.m.

Afterglow - Ice Cream & Cake for All

District Ranger of the Year Evaluation Written Tests & Uniform Inspection

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 8 a.m.

Check-In & Registration

9 a.m.

Morning Devotion Speaker ~ Rev. Doug Chapman, Manassas Assembly of God

9:30 a.m.

Morning Session One

Effective Leadership Doug Rose, former Capital Section Commander Ladies Breakout - “Tea Time with Tammy” Tammy Black District Ranger of the Year Skill Tests & Interviews

10:30 a.m.

Break

10:40 a.m.

Morning Session Two

Child Sexual Abuse Issues Phil Laporta, former Penn State Football Player

11:40 a.m.

National Updates & New GMA Requirements/Procedures

12:15 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Afternoon Session

2013 District Event Updates, Pow Wow Promotional

1:45 p.m.

Mentoring Young Leaders

2:30 p.m.

Closing Session

District Ranger of the Year Recognition Ceremony District Commander’s Charge / Prayer

3:00 p.m.

Conference Adjourns

Conference Fees RANGER LEADERS Friday & Saturday

SPOUSES $8.00 per person

$30.00 per person (Chartered Outposts) $35.00 per person (Non-Chartered Outposts) $22.50 Royal Ranger Alumni Members

RANGER OF THE YEAR PARTICIPANTS (Boys) Free

Saturday Only $25.00 per person

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Saturday lunch is included for all registered participants. Return your paid registration to the Potomac District Royal Ranger office by March 15 to ensure we have an accurate head count for lunch.

Doug Chapman has an extensive background in Royal Rangers, having served in Michigan as District Commander from 1996-1999 and in various other district posts from 1987-2003.

He is a gifted storyteller and council fire speaker.

His powerful ministry has been a blessing to the boys and men in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Minnesota. He has twice ministered at the Great Lakes FCF Territorial Rendezvous and the Great Lakes encampment at Camporama.

He has served as Camp Chaplain at six National Training Camps (NTC). Additionally, he has served as a staff officer at Advanced National Training Camp (ANTC), National Canoe Expedition (NCE), Buckaroo Straight Arrow Training Camp (BSTC), National Training Trails (NTT) and several Junior Leadership Training Camps ( JLTC).

Presently, Chapman serves as the spiritual formation pastor at Manassas Assembly of God in Bristow, Va., where he oversees adult education, life groups, and leadership development. He is also a member of the faculty at the Woodbridge, Va. campus of Valley Forge Christian College where he teaches courses in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology.

Previously, he served as director of the Carlson Institute for Church Leadership at North Central University in Minneapolis (MN); as associate professor of undergraduate studies at Regent University's Alexandria, Va. campus; as chair of the Division of Christian Studies at William Tyndale College in Farmington Hills, Mich.; and as adjunct professor at Ashland Theological Seminary's Detroit campus and at the Detroit extension of Central Bible College.

Before transitioning to the field of higher education Chapman served in several ministry capacities as a lead pastor, associate pastor, and youth pastor/ director of Christian education in four congregations in Michigan and Illinois. He is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God. Chapman earned his Ph.D. in higher, adult, and lifelong education from Michigan State University. He holds a M.A. from Ashland Theological Seminary with a double major in Christian Education and Church History. His B.A. in Biblical Studies was earned at Central Bible College.

Tammy Black is the wife of Eastern Sectional Commander, Ken Black, and mother of three beautiful daughters. Tammy has been actively involved in ministry and community service since her youth. Her ministry experience includes worship leader and music director, Foundations of Faith instructor, Safe Church/ Risk Manager instructor, church administrative and leadership development, and guest speaker and worship leader at women’s retreats and special events.

Tammy has a passion to reach the lost for Christ as well as empower the Body of Christ in deep biblical truths and lead people into the inner sanctuary of God’s presence. Tammy is a registered nurse, first aid and CPR instructor, and the executive director of a community health center in Westminster, Md., while 2013 serving on multiple community leadership teams.9In her down time, she enjoys the company of family and friends, music, and eating dark chocolate.

CENTRAL SECTION STAFF LIGHT FOR THE LOST BANQUET All outposts are invited to attend Central Section’s Light for the Lost banquet on Saturday, April 13, at Hazel River Assembly of God Church in Rixeyville.

The event will start at 5 p.m. with a meal, followed by a special program with guest speaker Assemblies of God missionary Daniel Iziarry.

Commanders who plan to attend with their Rangers are asked to make reservations with the host church at least 10 days prior to the banquet. Leaders can call Hazel River A/G at (540) 937-6041 to make reservations for their outpost at the banquet.

Also at the banquet, opportunities to contribute to ongoing Light for the Lost projects will be presented. Faith promises made by outposts and churches that are funneled through the district’s Royal Ranger office are directly distributed to Royal Ranger missions activities specifically, such as efforts by Royal Rangers International to support Ranger ministries around the world.

Commanders, also keep in mind that attendance at a Light for the Lost banquet satisfies one requirement for your Rangers to earn the Global Missions Merit. Please make every effort to attend with your boys and ensure they have an opportunity to complete this requirement.

JOIN US FOR OUR LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE Our next sectional staff meeting and commanders’ roundtable will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixeyville, just prior to this year’s Light for the Lost Banquet.

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. Church phone: (540) 937-6041.

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Sectional Commander Ken O’Maley ...................................(540) 937-6139 Email: kenomaley@aol.com Skyline Area Commander ...........................(Vacant) Shenandoah Area Commander Tony Wilson ....................................(540) 856-8423 Email: royalrangergfm369@gmail.com Allegheny Area Commander .......................(Vacant) Piedmont Area Commander Julius Williamson ...........................(540) 948-4347 Email: jwilliamson@rrcsb.org Highland Area Commander Royce Rollins .................................(540) 522-8653 Email: roycerllns28@gmail.com Rappahannock Area Commander Gary Wagner ..................................(540) 898-7415 Email: garywagner54@aol.com Training Coordinator .................................. (Vacant) Ranger Kids Coordinator ........................... (Vacant) Discovery Rangers Coordinator Dan Pignaloso .................................(540) 720-0144 Email: danpigna@yahoo.com Adventure/Expedition Rangers Coordinator Kyle Llewellyn .................................(571) 438-5210 Public Relations Coordinator Gary Wagner ................................. (540) 898-7415 Email: garywagner54@aol.com Boys’ Representative Zachary Wile .................................. (540) 896-7985

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

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