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Tomahawk Potomac District Royal Rangers  News and Information for Royal Ranger Leaders  November - December 2014

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Message from the National Director

By Karl Fleig

POTOMAC DISTRICT ROYAL RANGERS www.potomacrangers.org

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’m coming into this position at a great time. Royal Rangers has seen many changes over the last several years, and as a result, we are better equipped, more relevant, and poised for our greatest days. Our last Camporama in 2012 was the largest ever. New outposts are being chartered every month, and churches that haven’t had Rangers in a while are coming back. Just a month and a half ago, the largest Rendezvous ever was held at Camp Eagle Rock! Director Marsh and the national team have done a tremendous job; we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

It’s because of their hard work we get to do the fun stuff! As I continue to get settled into the position, I feel our focus needs be on stability and growth. We have had many necessary changes and improvements in recent years. We now need to provide additional assistance to outposts in understanding and implementing them to ensure everyone in Rangers experiences the benefits they bring. Secondly, we will focus on growth.

As mentioned above, we are already experiencing the benefits of the last few years. As others continue to embrace and understand the Rangers ministry, we will continue to see even more.

I loved the theme of the last Assemblies of God General Council, “Believe.” This year the Assemblies of God celebrates its 100th anniversary, commemorating when 300 gathered, believing God to raise up a movement for “the greatest evangelism the world has ever seen.” We are part of the Church that believes in “...Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...” (Eph. 3:20).

Royal Rangers is the result of an individual who dreamed and believed. Johnnie Barnes started it, but the reason Rangers still exists and thrives today is because every man and woman involved in the ministry since then still believes. They believe that God has a plan for them and that they can make a difference. They believe that they can do all things through Christ and that evangelizing, equipping and empowering the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders is possible.

They believe because He who began a good work in them will bring it to completion and that influencing more boys and young men than ever, more effectively than ever is going to happen!

Never has there been a time that so desperately needs what we do. I believe God has positioned the Royal Rangers ministry for such a time as this. I’m excited and ready! Thank you to each of you for what you do.

Our future isn’t up to one person, but together, infused with the Holy Spirit, our best days are ahead!

Together in His Service, Karl Fleig September 2014

Royal Rangers is a principal ministry of the Assemblies of God focused on discipling boys for Jesus Christ. We provide Christ-like character formation and servant leadership development for boys and young men in a highly relational and fun environment. Our mission is to evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of Christ-like men and lifelong servant leaders.

The Potomac District administrative region of the General Council of the Assemblies of God takes in Washington, D.C., Maryland, most of Virginia and northern West Virginia. Over 100 churches throughout this region currently provide Royal Ranger ministry to more than 2,500 boys and young men. We use many tools to achieve that goal whether it be camping, merits or interactive skills, all designed to help develop a boy into a man while having fun and getting to know God. We want to develop both men and boys in mentoring relationships and leadership skills, and guide them to Jesus Christ. We reach boys, so they may reach another in their world.

tomahawk Potomac District Commander Rev. Bobby Basham Publications/Outreach Coordinator Newsletter Editor Gary Wagner The Tomahawk newsletter is published bimonthly as a means of communicating news and information to Royal Ranger leaders throughout the Potomac District. Sectional staffs and outposts are invited to submit articles and photographs that feature activities of Royal Ranger ministries on a local level, or to share ideas and successes. Email material to garywagner54@aol.com. Please submit photos as separate jpg image files.

The Tomahawk is distributed via email as an electronic publication. Email address corrections, or requests to be added to the distribution list, should be forwarded to Potomac District executive secretary Denise Raduano at potomacmm@msn.com.

Royal Rangers Emblem © 1962 by the national Royal Rangers Office, The General Council of the Assemblies of God; Springfield, Mo. 65802. The Royal Rangers Emblem may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronically, mechanically, photocopies, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission from the national Royal Rangers Office.

Potomac District Royal Rangers on Facebook www.facebook.com/PotomacRangers

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Supporting Churches, Businesses & Individuals Special thanks to our Supporting Churches, Sections, Businesses and Individuals. Your generosity enables further enhancements to this ministry. Anyone wishing to join our group of supporters may request an application from the Potomac District Royal Ranger office, email potomacmm@msn.com.

GOLD MEMBERS Projects Unlimited - Gary Groves Walt Eger Service Center

Eldersburg, Md. Severn, Md.

SUPPORTING CHURCHES Outpost 2 Outpost 6 Outpost 9 Outpost 18 Outpost 27 Outpost 46 Outpost 47 Outpost 49 Outpost 60 Outpost 64 Outpost 81 Outpost 89 Outpost 100 Outpost 124 Outpost 160 Outpost 186 Outpost 215 Outpost 240 Outpost 277

Trinity Assembly of God Pasadena Assembly of God Calvary Assembly of God Eastern Assembly of God Glad Tidings Church Bethel Assembly of God Trinity Assembly of God Centerpointe Church at Fair Oaks Chapel Springs Church Five Rivers Church Trinity Assembly of God Bethel Assembly of God Hancock Assembly of God Julilee Christian Center Churchland Assembly of God Hazel River Assembly of God River of Life Assembly of God Living Word Community Church Ocean City Worship Center

Lanham, Md. Pasadena, Md. Frederick, Md. Baltimore, Md. Norfolk, Va. Savage,Md. Lutherville,Md. Fairfax, Va. Bristow, Va. Elkton, Md. Fairmont, W.Va. Martinsburg, W.Va. Hancock, Md. Fairfax, Va. Portsmouth, Va. Rixeyville, Va. Spotsylvania, Va. Mechanicsville, Md. Berlin, Md.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS Rev. Bobby Basham Homer Kitchen Gary & Faye Groves Phil Vieth

Cross Junction, Va. Gerrardstown, W.Va. Eldersburg, Md. Yorktown, Va.

DISTRICT COMMANDER’S MEMO

To God Be the Glory … … Let’s Press On

By Bob Blessing

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s the weather gets colder and the days get shorter we can reflect on the warmer days of summer. The 2014 Potomac District Pow Wow is now a fond memory. What great altar services; God showed that when we pray and rejoice in his name he will make is power real.

Many lives were changed.

Time to break out the rakes and clean off the yard just in time to get out the snow shovels, snow blower, winter clothes, gloves and the four buckle artic snow shoes. Well maybe not right now.

We do, however, have a few upcoming events early in 2015 for the Rangers of the Potomac District. First is the opportunity for Junior Leadership Training. Plans are finalized for the 2015 Junior Winter Camp, and the second opportunity comes from the Northeast Region in the form of “Empower 15” - the Northeast Region Royal Ranger Leaders Conference—on Jan. 23-24, 2015 in Harrisburg Pa. Jonathan McKee - a renowned author and ministry leader in youth training—is the featured speaker. Training and workshops will include Ranger Basics, Ranger Essentials, and First Aid/CPR training. Special activities for spouses and kids, along with a cowboy-themed banquet are among some of the other highlights. I strongly encourage all our Ranger leadership to consider attending and taking advantage of the training and fellowship.

Registration details are at www.northeastregion.org.

Another item I would like to bring to your attention is the newly designed Potomac Royal Ranger ring. It can be customized for leaders and boys of the district. See the announcement in this addition of the Tomahawk for details. It will make a great gift for a GMA recipient or any leader or Ranger in the Potomac District.

As the time of my writing this, the 2015 District Pow Wow is only 278 days away. Feels warmer already! I would however like to be one of the first to wish you and your family a blessed and Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. To God be all of the glory!

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Friday-Sunday January 16-18 Hancock Assembly of God, 431 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Hancock, MD

By Craig Powis

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oung men of the Potomac District, our 2015 Junior Winter Camp (JWC) is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 16-18, 2015. Registration is now open!

Make sure you sign up early so you don’t miss your opportunity to receive leadership training. The maximum attendance for JWC is 20 trainees. So make sure your registration is in early. Your postmark on your application will reserve you a space. This camp will only be offered every other year.

You must be at least 13 years old and have already attended Junior Leadership Training Camp (JLTC).

The application for JWC can be

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found on the Potomac District web site at www.potomacrangers.org.

Your registration must be in by Friday Dec. 12, 2014.

The cost of your camp registration is $105, which includes all food, a special hat, a patch and sweat shirt specific to JWC. This will be your “dress” uniform for camp. You do not need to bring your Royal Ranger khaki or utility uniforms.

Due to the production of the necessary camp items we will not take any late registrations.

We will not be serving dinner on Friday night, so please make arrangements to eat dinner on the road to camp.

Please do not be late for registration. Registration is at 6 p.m. We

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run JWC on a very tight schedule.

Please do not bring any electronic games. If you can leave your cell phone home as well, please do.

We will collect cell phones and Blackberrys, or any other texting device. We will hold them at registration, and you will receive them back after camp.

We will have arrangements made for emergency telephone calls out. If someone needs to get an emergency message in they can call the District Office at (410) 7816376.

JWC will conclude on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. Please make arrangements for your return transportation home to arrive on site before the conclusion of camp.

For any questions, please call Craig Powis at (410) 766-3612.

youth training who speaks at conferences worldwide.  CONNECT! Seminar by Jonathan McKee will provide unique insight on how to connect with kids one-on-one. Bring your youth pastor and you’ll both get a $10 rebate at the conference  Ranger Basics, Ranger Essentials and 1st Aid/CPR training on Friday, Jan. 23.  Saturday Seminars for leaders at all levels (local, section, district).  Cowboy-Western themed Banquet with District Awards.  Worship by Joy Coleman and the Praise Band.  Auction for Missions – benefiting Sustain Hope, an initiative of Assemblies of God World Missions that works to improve lives through community-based projects in agriculture, alternative fuels, water and sanitation.  Exhibits and vendors.  Ladies and kids activities.

Registration Open for Northeast Region 2015 Commanders’ Conference

By Dwight Walters Northeast Region Director

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ith a new year comes a new name to the Northeast Region Leaders Conference: EMPOWER 15. Our goal, as a region, is to help empower leaders from all over the Northeast to be even more effective in mentoring young men through Rangers.

All Ranger leaders and their spouses are invited to join us on

Jan. 23-24, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pa., for our 2015 Northeast Region Leaders Conference. The information/registration package for the conference is ready, and can be downloaded from the Northeast Region Royal Rangers website at www.northeastregion.org.

Here are a few highlights on the conference:  Jonathan McKee will be our Guest Speaker. He is a renowned author and ministry leader in TOMAHAWK

Don’t forget to charter so you’ll get a discount on registration.

On-line conference registration is recommended. See the information packet for details, or go directly to https:// www.formstack.com/forms/?

1845398-aR4NuggiHs. The conference will be hosted at the Holiday Inn in Harrisburg, Pa. Attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations. Go to www.holidayinn.com/ hotels/us/en/harrisburg/mdtea/ hoteldetail? (use group code “NAR” and get discounted price of $84/night +tax) or call (717) 939-7841.

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Ranger Leaders and Junior Leaders can take advantage of several training opportunities (below) at the upcoming “Empower 15” Northeast Region Commanders’ Conference in January.

This is just a sampling of the Northeast Region Commanders’ Conference schedule.

For more information on additional workshops and activities, go to www.northeastregion.org.

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Light for the Lost 2015 Tour Schedule Announced

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ll outposts are invited to attend Light for the Lost (LFTL) banquets scheduled for each section within the Potomac District between April 12 and April 21.

Light for the Lost is administered by National Men’s Ministries but fulfilled by the church as a whole. Through generous giving of churches, individuals and businesses, LFTL assists missionaries and missions projects around the world with evangelistic resources to share the gospel message.

Commanders who plan to attend with their Rangers are asked to make reservations with the host church or banquet point of contact at least 10 days prior to the event. Points of contact for making reservations to each banquet can are listed on the tour schedule.

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.

For more information on the Assemblies of God Light for the Lost ministry, on the web go to www.lftl.ag.org. For questions about the Potomac District LFTL Tour events, contact Dave Carter at pastorcarter2@verizon.net or (703) 421-3416.

Potomac District Light for the Lost 2015 Tour North Tour Speaker – Shahan Teberian

Date Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 16 Apr 17 Jun 13

Location Full Gospel AG, Prince Frederick, MD Hancock AG, Hancock, MD Glad Tidings AG, Pocomoke City, MD Eastern AG, Baltimore, MD Trinity AG, Whitehall, WV Central AG, Cumberland, MD

Time 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM TBA

Contact 410-535-2446 301-678-5313 410-957-0205 410-285-6010 304-363-8237 301-777-3105

Location Time Mountain View AG, Capon Bridge, WV 6:00 PM Bethel AG Hospitality Rm, Hampton, VA Noon Calvary AG, Virginia Beach, VA 7:00 PM Olive Garden, Lynchburg, VA Noon Hazel River AG, Rixeyville, VA 7:00 PM Cheesecake Factory, Richmond, VA Noon Golden Corral, Harrisonburg, VA 11:30 AM Jubilee Christian Center, Fairfax, VA 7:00 AM

Contact 304-856-3514 757-826-1426 757-495-1004 804-920-1668 540-937-6041 804-920-1668 540-896-4235 703-383-1170

South Tour Speaker – Bill McDonald

Date Apr 13 Apr 16 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 17 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 21

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What’s On My Mind?

By Bob Blessing

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am not a very big social media guy. I know that there are many social media sites: Flickr, Instagram, Google Plus, Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook. Nevertheless, the company I work for asked us to join Linkedin, so I did, although I never spend any time on it.

I also decided to join Facebook, initially as a means to keep up with the Royal Ranger young men that come through our Junior Leadership Training camps. Now that I’m in the position of District Commander, I have found Facebook also to be helpful in keeping up with fellow commanders.

The other day I wanted to post something. I went to do this on Facebook and was asked, “What’s on your mind?” Well, a lot, I guess. You see, I’m one of those unfortunate men whose mind never shuts off. Last year I was teaching my Expedition Rangers from the book Guys are Waffles and Girls are Spaghetti. We learned that guys have a “nothing box.” I think mine never developed. My wife always says that my mind never shuts off; I don’t ever stop thinking.

Sometimes this can be a positive thing until it’s time for vacation.

Lately I have been thinking quite a bit about the changes that we will face this year in Potomac District Royal Rangers— The Thinker, a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin. going to a new site for Junior Leadership Training Camps and District Pow Wow. A lot of information will be coming your way in future months about this change. I want to challenge you all to keep an open mind on the change of venue.

As we find our way through 2015, one of the big challenges that we all will face is how to build this ministry. We all have an obligation to the young men in our communities to promote Royal Rangers.

As this year comes to a close, let’s evaluate: has our outpost grown? If so, then to God be the glory! If not, then what could be done differently to encourage local growth?

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generation of Christian men. As a district, I would encourage us all to do our very best to reach the lost.

Royal Rangers is just the ministry to do just that. Royal Rangers can be exciting, loud and big—three things that we learned during LTC (did I just date myself) that boys are drawn too.

This comes from my heart. I know that in a very busy life we can get mired down with all of the issues that come our way. Remember, “Success doesn’t just come and find you, you have to go out and get it!” So let’s continue to be diligent for the cause of saving boys’ souls and developing the next generation of leaders in the Potomac District.

135 Rangers and Leaders Attend Tidewater Advancement Camp

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he Tidewater North Fall Advancement Camp was held in late September. 135 boys and leaders attended from nine outposts.

The annual practical camp is focused on offering multiple boys’ merits using GMAs wherever possible and offers outposts an “a la carte” style schedule meaning they can participate however it works out best for them.

The camp gates opened on Friday with the opening ceremony on Saturday morning. The opening devotion was given by Ethan

Lucky who is a GMAer from Outpost 372. On Saturday, with the exception of Survival, 10 merits were offered—BB Gun, Fishing, Lashing, Fire Craft, Rope Craft, Tool Craft, Archery, Camp Safety, Dutch Oven and Knife and Hawk.

Five leaders completed Ranger Essentials on Saturday and 10 boys completed the three Survival merits through the weekend.

The largest fish caught was a 12 -inch bass, and 20 boys earned Cut & Chop cards.

The Saturday council fire service opened with an impromptu

melodrama, followed by praise and worship and a powerful message from Pastor Dan Dillon of Bethel Church (OP 80) centered on overcoming obstacles. Over 30 boys responded to the first altar call (praise the Lord!) and many more later for prayer.

The fun event was a junk food throwing challenge and was won

by Mount Olive (OP 56).

Many thanks to six GMAs for instructing, countless leaders for site prep and bringing boys, Queen Pope from Heavenly Waters and New Life Church and Jamie Hicks for hours of mowing.

Photos Courtesy of Greg Jones

By Phil Vieth

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DISTRICT NEWS & INFORMATION

Camp Rock Enon BSA Welcomes Potomac District Royal Rangers

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new chapter in Potomac Royal Rangers begins next year. Because a considerable number of school districts in our region are now starting earlier, the district staff decided it was time to change the dates for the Junior Leadership Training Academy (JLTA) camps and district Pow Wow, to schedule those events earlier in the summer.

For 2015, those dates will be as follows:  July 26-29 for JLTA  July 30-Aug. 2 for Pow Wow Although Broad Creek Camp in Whiteford, Md., has hosted Potomac District’s JLTA and Pow Wow for over two decades, the camp could not accommodate an earlier summer date for these key Ranger events.

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district, the executive staff approved a new location—Boy Scout Camp Rock Enon in Gore, Va.—as the site for JLTA and Pow Wow beginning next summer.

Camp Rock Enon consists of 860 acres nestled in the foothills of North Mountain near Winchester.

The camp was first opened in 1945 by the Shenandoah Area Council as its Boy Scout Summer Camp.

Over the years many upgrades have been made but the “rustic splendor” enjoyed in 1945 are still enjoyed by all. There is a small lake, rock climbing, large dining hall and more showers!

Camp Rock Enon is still being utilized as the summer camp for Boy Scouts and also for Cub Scout Resident Camp, Cub Weekend Camp, and Explorer/Venturer weekend camps. In addition, over 3,000 Scouts and Scouters from Cub Packs, Scout Troops, Venture

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Crews and Explorer Posts camp on their own during the off-season.

The site of Camp Rock Enon was originally the home of the Rock Enon Springs Resort. Rock Enon Springs Resort was built up around a mineral water spring and was originally called Capper Springs after an early settler, John Capper.

In 1856,William Marker bought the property and built a hotel to accommodate guests at the springs. The resort contained six types of springs on the 942 acres of property. During the mid 19th century, it became very popular as a place for people to heal various ailments by soaking in the spring's "medicine" waters.

The resort survived the American Civil War and continued to draw Virginia’s elite. It changed owners several times until, in 1919, it was purchased by Fred Glaize,

Campsites at Camp Rock Enon are nestled within forested areas of the property, accessible by road. For Pow Wow, trailers will be permitted to remain in camping areas, but vehicles will be removed to a central parking area.

Sr. and Lee Herrellin who tore down several buildings and the original wing of the hotel.

The resort continued to lose business until 1945 when the Glaize family sold the resort to the Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America who now use it as their summer camp, Camp Rock Enon.

The camp address is: Camp Rock Enon BSA, 292 Rock Enon

Springs Rd., Gore, Va. 22637. The camp’s website is found at www.camprockenon.net.

The camp is located 16 miles west of Winchester, Va. on Route 50 west. Take left at Gore, Virginia (look for the BSA Camp road sign).

Take left on Route 704 (look for Camp Rock Enon Sign). Go 4 miles and make left on Route 683 (look for Camp Rock Enon Sign) which will take you to camp.

Leave Something Behind?

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ave you lost anything at Potomac District Pow Wow or any of the JLTA training camps?

Deputy District Cmdr.

Homer Kitchen faithfully gathers up all the gear typically left behind from each Pow Wow weekend—hats, T-shirts, camp chairs, towels, sunglasses, you name it.

Broken or damaged items are disposed of, and no, he doesn’t keep socks, underwear or soap either.

He has to rent a trailer each year to haul the stuff off. OK, maybe that’s exaggerating the point a bit, as the Geico™ gecko is fond of saying, but hopefully you appreciate the message.

Anyway, Cmdr. Kitchen keeps lost and found items for about three years. After that, he tries to give the goods away to less fortunate boys and churches.

If you’ve realized since you returned home from Pow Wow that you’re missing something of value, give Cmdr. Kitchen a call at 304-261-2027 before he goes donating.

A youth negotiates the 60-foot rock face used for rappelling and rock-climbing events at Camp Rock Enon.

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Recognition Ring Available for Potomac Rangers

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e have designed a special recognition ring for Royal Ranger leaders and boys of the Potomac District. This ring is a one-of-a-kind design that will enable leaders and boys to show our pride in the Royal Ranger ministry.

The cost of the ring is dependent on the medal chosen.

Please see the chart below.

The ring has a facet cut blue sapphire stone. The ring can be customized on each side. One side displays the starburst of the Royal Ranger emblem and can be personalized to display the year you started in Royal Rangers, or a Gold Medal of Achievement number.

The opposite side of the ring can be engraved with your name or nickname to a total of 10 characters.

Individual ring orders can be placed by calling MTM Recognition, contact: Tim Bissonette, at (800) 443-4618, Ext. 2622.

Have your ring size, your selection of metal for the ring, and the personalization you’d like for each side of the ring.

At the time of your order, MTM will quote you the final price including shipping and handling and the anticipated delivery time.

Quality

Durability Levels

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10K

10K White Gold

Superior Durability

$769.98 each

AST

Astrium

Excellent Durability

$347.76 each

Very Good Durability

$250.61 each

Good Durability

$147.22 each

PLAT/SS SS

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Description

Platinum/Sterling Silver Sterling Silver

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Individual P Support Program

articipants in the Individual Support Program for Potomac District Royal Rangers may select from one of the following membership categories (please check the appropriate box):

Supporting Member - A minimum donation of $25.

Patron Member - A minimum donation of $50.

Sustaining Member - A minimum donation of $100.

As a Supporting, Patron or Sustaining Member, you will receive a certificate of appreciation. With any gift of $250 or higher, you will also receive a scholarship to the Potomac District Pow Wow. Donors will be listed in the District Pow Wow program and the district’s Tomahawk newsletter. Any donation amount is welcome and may be noted below.

Please indicate your payment preferences below.

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In order to assist Potomac District Royal Rangers in outreach and related activities, I agree to contribute to the Individual Support Program the sum of $ ________ for the calendar year of __________. I will make the gift in cash (or check) over the year according to the following schedule:

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Make checks payable to Potomac District Royal Rangers Pledge Records Please forward my statement of Pledge Records to the following address (if different than the address provided above):

Mail all contributions to: Potomac District Royal Rangers 608 Dunloy Ct. Timonium, MD 21093

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articipants in the Business & Church Support Program for Potomac District Royal Rangers may select from one of the following membership categories (please check the appropriate box):

Silver Member - A minimum donation of $250.

Reaching, Teaching and Keeping Boys for Christ

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Gold Member - A minimum donation of $500.

Platinum Member - A minimum donation of $1,000.

As a Silver, Gold or Platinum Member, you will receive a certificate of appreciation. With any gift of $250 or higher, you will also receive a scholarship to the Potomac District Pow Wow. Donors will be listed in the District Pow Wow program and the district’s Tomahawk newsletter. Any donation amount is welcome and may be noted below.

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Make checks payable to Potomac District Royal Rangers Mail all contributions to: Potomac District Royal Rangers 608 Dunloy Ct. Timonium, MD 21093

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2015 Calendar of Events January 23-24 Northeast Region Commanders’ Conference February 6-7 Potomac District Staff Meeting March 27-28 Potomac District Men’s Ministries Outdoorsman’s Retreat April 10-12 Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Spring Trace April 12-21 Light for the Lost Banquets May 16 Projects Unlimited Golf Tournament June 6 Men’s Ministries Motorcycle Ride June 19-28 Kenya Missions Trip July 26-29 Junior Leadership Training Academy July 30-August 2 Potomac District Pow Wow September 12 Men’s Ministries Motorcycle Ride September 25-27 Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Fall Trace October 2 Executive Staff Meeting October 16-17 PennDel-Potomac Men’s Conference

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POTOMAC DISTRICT ROYAL RANGERS STAFF EXECUTIVE STAFF Rev. Bobby Basham - Executive Director 166 Serviceberry Ct. Stephens City, VA 22655 bbasham@potomacag.org (540) 869-8432

Isaac Brannon - Special Aide de Camp P. O. Box 390 Owings, MD 20736 itbrannon@verizon.net (410) 257-9446

Bob Blessing - District Commander 304 Lincoln Ave., St. Michaels, MD 21663 jrblessing@gmail.com (410) 443-7657

Dale Eger - Special Aide de Camp 8213 W B & A Rd. Severn, MD 21144 Dale.eger77@gmail.com (410) 980-7134

Homer Kitchen - Deputy District Commander 8614 Apple Harvest Dr. Gerrardstown, WV 25420 Kitchenhl@msn.com (304) 229-5793

Nate Hawthorne - Junior Aide de Camp 3005 Lochary Rd. Bel Air, MD 21015 natehaw97@gmail.com (443) 876-8279

Mark Brannon - FCF Chapter President 2815 Angus Chase Lane, Huntingtown, MD 20639 blueridgechapter@verizon.net (443) 486-5199

Tommy Horton - Junior Aide de Camp 5719 Amelia Springs Circle Haymarket, VA 20169 thomas.a.horton@gmail.com

Harry Hawthorne - Pow Wow Coordinator 3005 Lochary Rd. Bel Air, MD 21015 harry@sitesupportservices.com (410) 420-2215

Cliff Jewell - Staff Advisor 9150 James Madison Hwy. Warrenton, VA 20186 jewellsrthe1@aol.com (540) 216-3365

Phil Georg - Training Coordinator 111 East H St. Brunswick, MD 21716 philgeorg@hotmail.com (301) 834-9871

Sam Linn - Staff Advisor 1687 McCoys Ford Rd. Front Royal, VA 22630 shlinn@comcast.net (540) 635-7497

Craig Powis - Junior Training Coordinator 100 Kingbrook Rd. Linthicum, MD 21090 cpowis@juno.com

Tracy Groves - Staff Advisor 2340 Liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784 tgghunter@verizon.net (410) 781-4906

Chris Basham - Media/Productions 166 Serviceberry Ct. Stephens City, VA 22655 cbasham@live.com (540) 869-8432

Dick Aldridge - Staff Advisor 46 Tadcaster Circle Waldorf, MD 20602 raaldridge@paville.org (301) 645-9091

Gary Wagner - Publications/Outreach Coordinator 3905 Swanson Ct. Fredericksburg, VA 22408 garywagner54@aol.com (540) 898-7415

Brandon Campbell - FCF Scribe 116 Ellis Martinsburg, WV 25404 redneckbaker@aol.com (304) 268-1807

Mike Cocolin - Missions Coordinator 8413 Elvaton Rd. Millersville, MD 21108 mjcocolin@msn.com (410) 315-8433

David Jimerson - District EMT 4812 Amberjack Ct. Virginia Beach, VA 23464 dcjimerson@hotmail.com (757) 822-8375

Gary Groves - RR Alumni President 2326 Liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784 blaznbear@verizon.net (410) 781-0236 Linda Cocolin - Health Officer 8413 Elvaton Rd. Millersville, MD 21108 lkcocolin@msn.com (410) 315-8433 Seth Van de Ven - Special Aide de Camp 3202 Amberley Lane Fairfax, VA 22031 seth.vandeven@gmail.com (703) 560-5886 Tyler Mazer - GMA Coordinator 99 Shenandoah View Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 camarocougar@comcast.net (304) 876-1875

SECTIONAL COMMANDERS Mark Craft - Capital Vairginia Section 4518 Eastlawn Ave., Woodbridge, VA 22193 markcraft@hotmail.com (757) 822-4519

Phil Vieth - Tidewater North Section 200 Treis Trail Yorktown, VA 23693 philvieth@verizon.net (757) 766-8351

Jerry Sinden - Northeast Section 1805 Milstream Dr. Frederick, MD 21702 Sindenfred@aol.com (301) 620-0034

Mark Craft - Capital Maryland Section 4518 Eastlawn Ave., Woodbridge, VA 22193 markcraft@hotmail.com (757) 822-4519

Roger Riendeau - Tidewater South Section 7719 Doris Dr. Norfolk, VA 23505 roger.riendeau@cox.net (757) 440-8432

Northwest Section Jerry Sinden (Acting)

Ken O’Maley - Central Section 11042 Settletown Place Rixeyville, VA 22737 kenomaley@aol.com (540) 937-6139

Paul Moses - Eastern Section 1 Jamestown Ct. North East, MD 21901 Pjmoses@gmail.com (443) 674-8834

Marvin Boswell - Southern Section P. O. Box 35 Rockville, VA 23146 mwboswell@gmail.com (804) 749-8397

Robert “Buzz” Gregory - Eastern Shore Section 9260 Hickory Mill Rd. Salisbury, MD 21801 Buzzgregory@comcast.net (410) 742-0415

Greg Barr - North Central Section Box 384, Fort Ashby, WV 26719 ncscribe@yahoo.com (540) 580-9615 Western Section Greg Barr (Acting)

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