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TOMAHAWK March-April 2011

T OMAHAW K Potomac District Royal Rangers � News and Information for Royal Ranger Leaders � March - April 2011

Start Planning Now for the Ranger Experience of a Lifetime

— National Camporama Information, p. 6

— Participation Guidelines, p. 7

Boys Will Be Boys Royal Rangers Demonstrates

the ‘Right’ Teaching Methods for Boys Page 5

Boys Will Be Boys Royal Rangers Demonstrates

the ‘Right’ Teaching Methods for Boys Page 5

TOMAHAWK March-April 2011 2

By Rev. Bobby Basham

District Commander

I am reminded of Jesus’ words to his dis-

ciples on one occasion when they had

given themselves to ministry.

“And He said to them, ‘Come aside by

yourselves to a deserted place and rest a

while.’ For there were many coming and go-

ing and they did not even have time to

eat.” (Mark 6:31)

You give out so much so often, I urge

you to take some time and recharge. Stay

fresh and most of all stay connected to Jesus and to others. No one is

an island; we really do need each other.

Please come aside and join in us in Richmond for our annual Com-

manders’ Conference. I hope to see you there. I am praying for our

gathering and I am excited about our speakers and a chance to see

you, let you know what is happening in both district and national, and

to hear from you.

We have redesigned our commanders’ conference based on your

feedback from last year’s event. There will be more time for interac-

tion, and some instructional training.

Dr. Bob Rhoden our keynote speaker, has a passion to see leaders

encouraged and engaged. Dwight Walters, our Regional Commander,

will be sharing with us, and we have invited Ray Skinner to come to

give us an overview of Navigator with some advanced training (bring

your laptop for this session).

Gary Wagner who has worked diligently on a New Ranger of the

Year District Competition will be presenting a plan for our district to

once again bring back this wonderful part of Ranger skills and compe-

tition to the Potomac District.

We have added new staff members, new Junior Aides de Camp,

and we’ll introduce them to you at our conference as well as some

new staff designations and what they mean.

All of this is an attempt to serve this ministry efficiently and to do

the very best for Christ to help our commanders and boys through

both our events and resources. I urge you, if we can help, please con-

tact myself or any member of the executive staff. We exist to serve.

POTOMAC DISTRICT

ROYAL RANGERS

www.potomacrangers.org

TOMAHAWK

Potomac District Commander Rev. Bobby Basham

Outreach Coordinator/Editor Gary Wagner

The Tomahawk newsletter is published bi-

monthly 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 activi-ties of Royal Ranger ministries on a local level, or to share ideas and successes. Email

material to [email protected]. Please submit photos as separate jpg image files.

The Tomahawk is distributed via email as an

electronic publication. Email address correc-

tions, or requests to be added to the distri-

bution list, should be forwarded to Potomac

District executive secretary Denise Raduano at [email protected].

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 Rang-ers Office.

Come Aside by Yourselves Royal Rangers is a principal ministry of the

Assemblies of God focused on discipling boys for Jesus Christ. We provide Christ-like char-

acter 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.

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COVER PHOTO: Rangers learn how to start a fire the frontiersman way, using flint and steel, during

Tidewater North Section’s fall advancement camp held last October. Photo by Chuck Lee


Potomac District Royal Rangers

A Time for RefreshingA Time for RefreshingA Time for Refreshing March 25-26, 2011

West End Assembly of God

Richmond, Virginia

Guest Speaker Dr. H. Robert Rhoden Executive Presbyter Northeast Region

Saturday Devotional Dwight Walters

Northeast Region Coordinator & National Royal Rangers Executive Committee

Special Guests Conference begins Friday at 7:30 p.m.

and concludes on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Early Registration $35 per Commander, Spouses Free (Early Registration Deadline March 1st)

(Royal Ranger Alumni Receive 25% Discount on Registration)

Royal Ranger leaders throughout the

Potomac District are encouraged to join

us for a weekend conference designed

to strengthen and encourage you in min-

istry to boys in your outposts and

churches.

Dr. Robert Rhoden, former superinten-

dent for Potomac District, and one of

the best communicators anywhere, will

challenge us as leaders.

Our regional director Dwight Walters will bring a morning devotional,

and provide updates on Royal Ranger ministry on the regional and na-

tional levels.

West End Assembly of God in Richmond, Va. is hosting this year’s con-

ference. As a result, we will be able to offer several breakout sessions.

(Conference schedule and registration information on next page.)


POTOMAC DISTRICT ROYAL RANGERS COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE

conference scheduleconference schedule

& registration form& registration form

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE march 25-26, 2011

West End Assembly of God, Richmond, Virginia

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

6:30 p.m. Check-In & Registration

7:30 p.m. Opening Session

Worship Together

Speaker ~ Rev. Dr. H. Robert Rhoden, Northeast Region Executive Presbyter

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

8 a.m. Check-In & Registration

9 a.m. Morning Devotional

Speaker ~ Dwight Walters, Northeast Region Coordinator

9:30 a.m. Morning Sessions

Executive Staff Presentations / Ladies Shopping

District, Regional and National Updates

Navigator Training with Ray Skinner

Commander “Gathering of Best Practices”

12 noon Lunch on Your Own

1:30 p.m. Afternoon Sessions

Breakouts (TBA)

2:45 p.m. Prayer & Wrap-Up

3 p.m. Dismissal

DIRECTIONS TO WEST END

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

401 North Parham Rd.

Richmond, VA 23229

Hotels Discounted conference accommodations

Best Western

7007 West Broad St.

Richmond, VA 23294

(804) 672-7007

$75 plus tax per room,

includes continental breakfast

Block of 25 rooms (2 double beds)

under “Potomac District Royal Rangers”

Cut-off Date: March 2, 2011 Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior.

Country Inn & Suites

8010 West Broad St.

Richmond, VA 23294

(804) 755-6605

$80 plus tax per room,

includes continental breakfast

Block of 25 rooms (2 queens or king) under

“Potomac District Royal Rangers”

Cut-off Date: Feb. 25, 2011 Cancellations must be made 7 days prior.

Driving Directions

to the Church:

From I-95 (Washington) Follow Interstate 95 to 295 West.

Follow 295, take Interstate 64 East.

Follow 64 East to Gaskins Road Exit.

Bear to the Right going south on Gaskins Rd.

Go 3 miles, turn left onto Derbyshire Road.

Go to next stop light and bear to the right onto

Parham Road.

Turn left at next stop light onto September

Drive into the Church grounds.

POTOMAC DISTRICT ROYAL RANGERS

2011 COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

DIRECTIONS: Complete all information requested below and return this form with payment to: Potomac District Royal Rangers, 608 Dunloy

Ct., Timonium, MD 21093. Make checks payable to “Potomac District Royal Rangers.” To qualify for the early registration fee of $35, your

paid registration must be received by March 1. (Ranger leaders’ spouses may attend at no cost.) Conference registration after the deadline

will be $40 per Ranger leader.

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SPOUSE ATTENDING (CHECK ONE) : YES NO ROYAL RANGER ALUMNI? (CHECK ONE): YES NO


B) The teachers leading the trip were women. (The boys had less “gender empathy” with the

instructors.)

C) Learning about the animals and the ecology was the main goal, answering questions in small

By Keith Meeder Ranger Kids Coordinator,

Central Section

I was looking for some ideas to help us Ranger leaders while

we lead, instruct and inspire

our boys. In the International Jour-nal of Environmental and Science

Education, I found an interesting study, and it reinforced the meth-

ods we Rangers already learn and use.

In Germany, three sci-ence education researchers studied a mixed group of

197 fourth graders who were on a field trip to a zoo with their teachers.

They tested the pupils’ learning during, right af-ter, and a week or so after

the trip. The researchers wanted to see if any gen-

der differences in learning retention existed for the type of field trip the fourth

graders had. Guess what? They found differences in learn-

ing retention, but they also found that cultural percep-

tions and inherent, recog-nized gender differences caused most of that varia-

tion. I’m sorry to say, the fourth-grade guys scored

slightly lower at every measure-ment of the learning, but the lower numbers were consistent during,

after, and longer after the zoo trip. At least they remembered well

what they did learn! So the re-searchers asked themselves, “What caused these boys to learn less to

start with?”

These are the reasons the re-searchers gave for the learning

variations:

A) In Germany, the zoo environ-ment favored the girls.

(Biology is perceived as a girls’ subject in Germany. Women’s tendency to relate personally

to the animals faster also gave the girls a boost.)

groups during the trip. (No one received a prize for high scores.)

D) Girls have more innate motiva-

tion to learn in a school setting.

Now, what does this mean for us Ranger leaders? What can we

do at our outposts to give our boys and young men a learning boost? The researchers gave some sug-

gestions for leveling this learning difference, and their tips

match many things we learn in Ranger Basics! Here are the ways to

offset the differences:

A) Provide male leaders. (We’re here already!)

B) Learn about “guy” top-

ics in a non-school atmos-phere to motivate more learning. (The opposite of

“Be quiet and stay in your seats!”)

C) Employ a stronger man-

agement style. (Use the pa-trol method.)

D) Introduce competition to increase learning for

guys. (Games and fun!)

Indeed, the Royal Rang-ers have the right emphases

already. Now, use your on-target training to “Reach, Teach,

and Keep” some young men for Christ.

Source: Katrin Batz, Sebastian Wittler,

Matthias Wilde, "Differences between boys

and girls in extracurricular learning set-

tings," International Journal of Environ-

mental and Science Education, v. 5, #1 ,

pp. 51-64, January 2010.

Boys Will Be Boys


N ational Camporama is an event conducted by the National Royal Rangers Ministry at the national Royal Rangers campground at

Camp Eagle Rock, Missouri. Royal Rangers groups from all across the country gather for a week-long, camping-based event. Situated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Camp Eagle Rock is the ideal loca-tion for a national event of this size and caliber. With expected attendance to exceed 8,000 campers, the 2012 National Camporama is sure to be the best Campo-rama ever. Groups will begin arriving on Sunday, July 8, to set up camp, which continues through Monday after-noon. The event will then officially kick-off Monday

evening with a celebratory rally at the camp amphi-theater, a huge outdoor theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound. Camp activities will begin Tuesday morning and continue through Thursday afternoon. Events held at previous Camporamas have featured:

• Paintball Competitions

• BMX Bike Racing

• High Ropes Challenge Course

• Rappelling Tower

• Hot Air Balloon Rides

• Archery & Rifle Shooting

• And much, much more!!! Each day will conclude with an exciting evening rally with contemporary worship, family-friendly comedy, and challenging mes-sages by nationally-known guest speak-ers. Camporama will officially conclude with a final assembly on Thursday evening, fol-lowed by a world-class fireworks demonstra-tion you won’t want to miss. Groups will begin breaking camp Friday morning after breakfast, and all groups will be off site by 9 p.m. on Friday. Make your Camporama a memorable ex-perience by planning additional activities to enjoy with your boys before or after Campo-rama. The following web sites provide addi-tional opportunities of interesting things to do in the area near Camp Eagle Rock. � www.explorebranson.com - Visitor information for the Branson area

� www.fantasticcaverns.com - An amazing drive-through cave expereince

� www.nps.gov/buf - Buffalo River National Park

� www.basspro.com - Bass Pro Shops, america's pre-mier outdoor enthusiasts store

� www.springfieldmo.org - Visitor information for the Springfield area

� www.silverdollarcity.com - A popular frontier-style theme park

� www.bransonwhitewater.com - The Branson area's biggest water park

Will You Be There?

It’s Time to Get Ready for the Adventure!


Anniversary of 50 years of the Royal Rangers ministry. Special one-time ac-tivities and commemorative products will be available. This will be one event you won't want to miss!

Qualifications

In order to attend National Camporama all campers must meet the following qualifications.

• Participation is limited to men and boys only, although women and girls may visit during designated visitor times.

• Boys must be at least 9 years of age

by July 9, 2012 to attend.

• Adult leaders (ages 18 & older) must

be approved by their pastor.

• Boys who will turn 18 before or dur-ing Camporama must be approved as adult leaders.

• Boys must be accompanied by adult

leaders.

• Registration applications must be submitted through your district. Addi-tional fees may be required by your dis-trict to cover transportation or other ex-penses. Please contact your district for details.

The final deadline for applications is June 27, 2012. Applications post-marked after this date will not be ac-cepted.

C amporama is a great experience. But to ensure everyone attending is able to fully enjoy the event,

some participation requirements are necessary.

Participation Requirements

• Registration is limited to men and boys. Ladies and girls may visit during designated visiting hours but may not reside on-site and do not receive full camper privileges.

• All campers must be at least 9 years

of age by July 9, 2012.

• Campers must be in good physical condition. Camporama activities are spread over a large area, requiring a good amount of walking. A physical exam by a licensed physician is recommended but not required.

• Registration applications and fees must be received no later than June 27, 2012. Applications received after this date or on site cannot be accepted.

• All adults (ages 18 & older) must be approved by their pastor. This includes boys who will turn 18 before or during Camporama.

• All boys attending must be under the

supervision of a registered adult camper.

•All registration applications must be

submitted through your district.

This Camporama will be unique in that we will be celebrating our Golden

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES FOR CAMPORAMA

Doug Marsh Royal Rangers National Director


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By Bill “Red Paddle” Chestnut FCF President

H ere we are in the grips of winter, but spring is just around the corner.

This year our Spring Trace will be held April 1- 3 at the “Hiding Place” Fredericksburg, Va. Our speaker for the weekend will be Rev. Bob Steele. Pastor Bob has been the senior

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pastor for Full Gospel Church of God in Camp Hill, Pa. since Septem-ber 2001. Along with his many other duties he also serves as the Chaplain for the Shiresmanstown Fire Depart-ment. Pastor Bob has a heart to see Christians live the gospel in their communities. So come ready to hear what God has placed in his heart for us.

WELCOME TO THE BLUE RIDGE CHAPTER

Keep an eye peeled for these new members. They successfully completed their Great Adventure at the 2010 Blue Ridge Chapter Fall Trace. Congratulations!


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NEW SCHEDULE FOR GMA INTERVIEWS Interviews for Rangers who are Gold Medal of Achievement candi-dates will now be conducted in two regions of the Potomac Dis-trict, as well as during the District Pow Wow. Regional interview dates for each section (and points of contact) are as follows:

Northern Region (Jerry Sinden) CA, EA, NE, WE, NW, NC April 30 - Calvary A/G, Walkersville Nov. 12 - TBA

Southern Region (Phil Vieth) CE, TS, TN, SO, ES March 19 – Warwick A/G Nov 17 – Bethel Temple

DISTRICT NEWS & INFORMATION DISTRICT NEWS & INFORMATION

All outposts are invited to at-tend Light for the Lost (LFTL) ban-quets scheduled for each section within the Potomac District be-tween April 4 and April 11. Light for the Lost is adminis-tered by National Men’s Ministries but fulfilled by the church as a

LIGHT FOR THE LOST 2011 TOUR SCHEDULE

Northern Tour: Dr. H. Robert Rhoden

April 4 NE – Hancock A/G, Hancock, MD 6:30 PM

April 5 ES - Living Water Assembly, Denton, MD 7:00 PM April 7 EA – Bethel A/G, Savage, MD 6:30 PM

April 8 WE – Jakes Run A/G, Fairview, WV 7:00 PM April 9 NC – Trinity A/G, Midlothian, MD 5:00 PM

April 10 CM – Trinity A/G, Lanham, MD 6:00 PM

Southern Tour: Bobby Basham

March 15 SO – New Life A/G, Farmville, VA Noon

April 4 TN – Calvary A/G, Hampton, VA 7:00 PM April 5 CV – Jubilee Christian Center A/G, Fairfax, VA 7:00 PM

April 7 TS – Calvary A/G, Virginia Beach, VA 7:00 PM April 8 CE – Hazel River A/G, Rixeyville, VA 7:00 PM

April 11 NW - Mountainview A/G, Capon Bridge, WV 6:00 PM

Potomac District

Light for the Lost Tour 2011Light for the Lost Tour 2011

whole. Through generous giving of churches, individuals and busi-nesses, LFTL assists missionaries and missions projects around the world with evangelistic resources to share the gospel message. Commanders who plan to at-tend with their Rangers are asked to make reservations with the host church at least 10 days prior to the banquet. Also at the banquet, opportuni-ties to contribute to ongoing Light for the Lost projects will be pre-sented. Outposts are encouraged to come prepared to support Light for the Lost, either through a one-time offering or by making a pledge of support for the year.


Royal Ranger events as a chartered member of Royal Rangers. RRA members have given so much through the years that we would like to give something back to them; this is why we will dis-count all district event registration costs by 25 percent for all RRA members. In an RRA member does not charter with his outpost, we will require an annual pastoral en-dorsement of his continued in-volvement in Rangers. Frontiersman Camping Fellowship

Since the Frontiersman Camp-ing Fellowship (FCF) is a separate entity within Royal Rangers, and FCF dues are paid separately, RRA members will continue to be re-sponsible for their FCF dues at their regular cost. However, registration costs for FCF events will be discounted by 25 percent for RRA members. We hope this new policy is helpful to our leaders who through the years have given much time, service and finances to this minis-try. And we hope to encourage those who may be eligible but haven’t yet become members of RRA will consider doing so. How to Apply for Membership

The RRA program was recently inaugurated to provide a method by which Ranger leaders (age 55 plus) may continue to serve as a vital part of the Ranger ministry. Those interested in joining the ranks of the RRA can contact their sectional commander or sectional RRA coordinator for an applica-tion.

Royal Ranger Alumni Dues Adjusted, Event Discounts Now Offered

DISTRICT NEWS & INFORMATION DISTRICT NEWS & INFORMATION

March 25-26 Potomac District Commanders’ Conference

April 1-3 FCF Spring Trace

April 4-11 Light for the Lost Tour

May 13-14 Men’s Sportsman’s Conference (Winchester, Va.)

August 7-10 Junior Leadership Training Camp

August 11-14 Potomac District Pow Wow

September 23-25 FCF Fall Adventure


2011 Calendar of Events

members will re-ceive a 25-percent discount on all Dis-trict event costs. RRAs and Chartering

If you are an RRA member and active in your outpost as a Royal Ranger leader, it is still appropri-ate for you to charter annually in order to receive the benefits from the National Royal Ranger office for being a chartered leader. If an RRA member is inactive in his outpost, we will now accept RRA membership as being accept-able for participation in all District

P otomac District is adjusting Royal Ranger Alumni (RRA) dues from $75 to

$100 beginning this year. In this increase, the District is adding benefits that will be extended to those who are already RRA mem-bers. Starting Jan. 1, RRA lifetime membership dues will be $100, payable to Potomac District Royal Rangers. This is a one-time fee. This will allow an RRA member to stay active in Royal Rangers, even when his outpost for whatever reason does not. Also beginning in 2011, all RRA

By Bobby Basham, District Commander

and Gary “Blaz’n Bear” Groves, RRA President


T he National Rangers Minis-try Camp (NRMC) sched-uled for Sept. 9-11, 2011 has

been moved from being held at Whiteford, Md. to being held at Elmer, N.J. This is the nearest NRMC to us until 2012. Please consider this camp if you or any commanders you know are working toward their TRAINED training level. Re-member, you can take training events and classes in any order, so if training is available that you do not have, please see if you can make it to the events. Here is the link to the updated camp information and registration packet:

http://royalrangers.com/training/schedule/pdf/5%20NRMC%20NJ%2020111.pdf

The early registration deadline for this camp is Aug 9, so expect to hear more on this in future Toma-hawks. Save the date! National Rangers Ministry Camp will give instruction in basic outdoor skills and activities, pro-viding leaders with the skills needed to take their Rangers on exciting outpost activities outside their normal weekly meeting times. Instruction in effectively im-plementing the team/patrol method will be offered as a means to facilitate junior leadership de-velopment. Also, leaders will be challenged to connect with God and explore spiritual manhood.

Training from the District Ranger Essentials on April 9 will be hosted by the Tidewater North/Tidewater South Sec-tions. Location TBD. Check the District website and your emails for links to the application and information packets.

Ranger Essentials on April 30 will be hosted by the Capital Maryland, Eastern, and Eastern Shore Sections. Location TBD. Again, check the website, and watch your e-mails for the forms. Ranger Essentials is a one-day interactive-style training event. You will learn how to connect with today’s boys, along with recogniz-ing ministry needs and outreach opportunities. You will discover how to give life-changing devo-tions and how to mentor boys and young men into spiritual leaders. Ranger Essentials is a new training event that is required to achieve the READY level of train-ing in the Rangers Ministry Acad-emy system. We started offering this course in 2010 and have had great reception to the topics pre-sented. Every leader must take this training to qualify for any level within the new RMA system, so it is in our best interest to watch for the next opportunity to com-plete this training.

National Updates Anyone currently acting as a Certified Instructor, Instructor Trainer, or at any level of National Training Staff is impacted by some changes being implemented in 2011 to these positions. In March, at National Conven-tion, we will be attending the latest version of training for the Certified Instructor trainers. This is called Training Academy. It replaces what we currently have in the In-structor Certification Seminar (ICS) and Instructor Trainer Semi-nar (ITS) courses. Once we have attended this training, we will be holding a Training Academy in the Potomac District at some date to be deter-mined later this year.

The only changes of note we have at this point are that the re-certification period for this Train-ing Academy is to be five years, whereas currently we all must re-certify every two years. Also, at each recertification under the Training Academy we all must demonstrate/teach as part of any new or re-certification. How does this impact you if you are a CI or IT currently? If you are currently certified as a CI or IT (ie. you have re-certified within the last three years, counting grace periods) you do not need to deal with the Training Academy until your next re-certification date. So, if you just re-certified in 2010, you have until the 2012 occurrence of the Training Academy to sign up for it. If you are due to re-certify in 2011, you will take the Training Academy class when it is sched-uled later this year. Your certifica-tion will last five years. If you are not currently active as a CI or IT, then you will sign up for the next available Training Academy and be certified under that system for five years. This is the path new entrants into the adult training system will take, and how those who have allowed their CI/IT status to lapse for more than a few years will become certi-fied to train again.

Uniform Updates Utility uniform collar insignia for CI and IT status are no longer available as of January 2011 from Gospel Publishing House. I con-tacted them directly, and there is no specified date for the insignia to be made available, nor is there a replacement insignia or substitu-

By Phil Georg >>> District Training Coordinator TRAINING CORNER TRAINING CORNER

Take Advantage of Upcoming Training Opportunities

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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 [email protected].

SILVER MEMBERS

Rev. Bobby Basham Cross Junction, Va. Phil Georg Brunswick, Md.

GOLD MEMBERS

Tracy Groves Eldersburg, Md. Projects Unlimited - Gary Groves Eldersburg, Md.

SUPPORTING CHURCHES

Outpost 2 Trinity Assembly of God Lanham, Md. Outpost 6 Pasadena Assembly of God Pasadena, Md. Outpost 9 Calvary Assembly of God Frederick, Md. Outpost 18 Eastern Assembly of God Baltimore, Md. Outpost 27 Glad Tidings Church Norfolk, Va. Outpost 46 Bethel Assembly of God Savage,Md. Outpost 47 Trinity Assembly of God Lutherville,Md. Outpost 49 Centerpointe Church at Fair Oaks Fairfax, Va. Outpost 60 Manassas Assembly of God Bristow, Va. Outpost 64 First Assembly of God Elkton, Md. Outpost 81 Trinity Assembly of God Fairmont, W.Va. Outpost 82 Hayfield Assembly of God Gore, Va. Outpost 89 Bethel Assembly of God Martinsburg, W.Va. Outpost 100 Hancock Assembly of God Hancock, Md. Outpost 124 Julilee Christian Center Fairfax, Va. Outpost 152 Lighthouse Worship Center Hayes, Va. Outpost 186 Hazel River Assembly of God Rixeyville, Va. Outpost 215 River of Life Assembly of God Spotsylvania, Va. Outpost 232 First Assembly of God Harrisonburg, Va. Outpost 240 Living Word Community Church Mechanicsville, Va. Outpost 277 Ocean City Worship Center Berlin, Md.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Don & Sara Frey Falling Waters, W.Va. Rev. McGraw

Potomac District Royal Rangers

Gold Medal of Achievement

2010 Recipients

GMA# Name Outpost

397 Phillip Bishop 59

398 Matthew Bibby 114

399 James Adams 158

400 Zachary Snyder 12

401 Dale Eger 6

402 Fitz Morse 6

403 Isaac Brannon 74

404 David Brower 60

405 Anthony Smith 60

406 Caleb Riendeau 27

407 Cody Puffenbarger 68

408 Joshua Davis 42

409 Austin Renshaw 322

410 Joseph McCalla 284

411 Adrian Bills 187

412 Oldwaseye Olusina 187

413 Lamar Johnson 187

414 Jonathan Powis 50

415 Edward Kopec 56

416 Jesse Woon 56

417 Jacob Barber 56

418 David Boswell 56

419 Andrew Fluke 114

420 Mitchell White 213

421 Wesley Chang 59

422 Kyong Chon 59

423 Jacob Pepper 59

424 Jacob Beamer 59

tion available. There was mention, however, of information that would be available after March. The way I read this is that we will hear something at National Council and whatever they decide will probably not be available in

our hands until at least later this year. All of those who requested CI/IT soft insignia for the Ranger Util-ity uniform during this last series of re-certifications are on hold right now, until we figure out

what is going to be available. I will fulfill your requests once it gets figured out. The rest of us should be able to get the insignia or its' replacement once it is an-nounced. So, be patient, and realize those collar insignia may need to change later this year. We will keep you all in the loop.

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EXECUTIVE STAFF Rev. Bobby Basham - District Commander

166 Serviceberry Ct. Stephens City, VA 22655 [email protected] (540) 869-8432

Homer Kitchen - Deputy District Commander

8614 Apple Harvest Dr. Gerrardstown, WV 25420 [email protected] (304) 229-5793

Tracy Groves - Deputy District Commander/ Productions Coordinator

2340 Liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784 [email protected] (410) 781-4906

Bill Chestnut - FCF Chapter President 346 Reservoir Rd. Perryville, MD 21903 [email protected] (410) 378-3735

Phil Georg - Training Coordinator

111 East H St. Brunswick, MD 21716 [email protected] (301) 834-9871

Bob Blessing - Junior Training Coordinator 302 Stiemly Ave. Glen Burnie, MD 21060 [email protected] (410) 760-9330

Rick Vogt - Productions Coordinator

918 Firefly Run Pasadena, MD 21122 [email protected] (410) 439-3507

Chris Basham - Assistant Productions Coordinator 166 Serviceberry Ct. Stephens City, VA 22655 (540) 869-8432

Cliff Jewell - Public Relations/GMA Coordinator

9264 Matthew Dr. Manassas Park, VA 20111 [email protected] (703) 475-4422

Gary Wagner - Publications/Outreach Coordinator

3905 Swanson Ct. Fredericksburg, VA 22408 [email protected] (540) 898-7415

Mike Cocolin - Missions Coordinator 8413 Elvaton Rd. Millersville, MD 21108 [email protected] (410) 315-8433

Gary Groves - RR Alumni President

2326 Liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784 [email protected] (410) 781-0236

Linda Cocolin - Health Officer 8413 Elvaton Rd. Millersville, MD 21108 [email protected] (410) 315-8433

Seth Van de Ven - Special Aide de Camp

3202 Amberley Lane Fairfax, VA 22031 [email protected] (703) 560-5886

Tyler Mazer - Junior Training Aide de Camp 99 Shenandoah View Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 [email protected] (304) 876-1875

Jordan Pfeiffer - Junior Aide de Camp

10100 Grape Myrtle Ct. Manassas, VA 20100 [email protected] (703) 330-1616

Isaac Brannon - Junior Aide de Camp P. O. Box 390 Owings, MD 20736 [email protected] (410) 257-9446

Dale Eger - Junior Aide de Camp

8213 WB & A Rd. Sever, MD 21144 [email protected] (410) 551-3454

Don Frey - Staff Advisor

8 Jericho St. Falling Waters, WV 25419 [email protected] (304) 274-2268

Sam Linn - Staff Advisor 1687 McCoys Ford Rd. Front Royal, VA 22630 [email protected] (540) 635-7497

SECTIONAL COMMANDERS Mark Brannon - Capital Virginia Section

P. O. Box 390 Owings, MD 20736 [email protected] (410) 257-9446

Mark Brannon - Capital Maryland Section

P. O. Box 390 Owings, MD 20736 [email protected] (410) 257-9446

Ken O’Maley - Central Section 11042 Settletown Place Rixeyville, VA 22737 [email protected] (540) 937-6139

Marvin Boswell - Southern Section P. O. Box 35 Rockville, VA 23146 [email protected] (804) 749-8397

Phil Vieth - Tidewater North Section 200 Treis Trail Yorktown, VA 23693 [email protected] (757) 766-8351

Roger Riendeau - Tidewater South Section

7719 Doris Dr. Norfolk, VA 23505 [email protected] (757) 440-8432

Ken Black - Eastern Section

P. O. Box 58 Manchester, MD 21102 [email protected] (410) 239-2645

Robert “Buzz” Gregory - Eastern Shore Section

9260 Hickory Mill Rd. Salisbury, MD 21801 [email protected] (410) 742-0415

Jerry Sinden - Northeast Section 1805 Milstream Dr. Frederick, MD 21702 [email protected] (301) 620-0034

Northwest Section Jerry Sinden (Acting)

Andy McKenzie - North Central Section

16415 Brice Hollow Rd. SE Cumberland, MD 21502 [email protected] (301) 759-9454

Western Section Andy McKenzie (Acting)


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