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TOMAHAWK November - December 2012 Tomahawk Tomahawk Potomac District Royal Rangers Potomac District Royal Rangers News and Information for Royal Ranger Leaders News and Information for Royal Ranger Leaders November November - December 2012 December 2012 Ranger Performs at Arlington Ranger Performs at Arlington National Cemetery National Cemetery Page 4 Page 4 Convoy of Hope Responds Convoy of Hope Responds to Hurricane Sandy Disaster to Hurricane Sandy Disaster Page 6 Page 6 Training Academy ‘Re Training Academy ‘Re- Set’ Set’ for December for December Page 7 Page 7 How I Got My How I Got My Driver’s License Driver’s License Finding Jesus Was the Best Part Finding Jesus Was the Best Part Page 5 Page 5

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Page 1: Nov-Dec 2012 Tomahawk

TOMAHAWK November - December 2012

TomahawkTomahawk Potomac District Royal Rangers Potomac District Royal Rangers News and Information for Royal Ranger Leaders News and Information for Royal Ranger Leaders November November -- December 2012December 2012

Ranger Performs at Arlington Ranger Performs at Arlington

National CemeteryNational Cemetery

Page 4Page 4

Convoy of Hope Responds Convoy of Hope Responds

to Hurricane Sandy Disasterto Hurricane Sandy Disaster

Page 6Page 6

Training Academy ‘ReTraining Academy ‘Re--Set’ Set’

for Decemberfor December

Page 7Page 7

How I Got My How I Got My Driver’s LicenseDriver’s License

Finding Jesus Was the Best PartFinding Jesus Was the Best Part

Page 5Page 5

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POTOMAC DISTRICT ROYAL RANGERS www.potomacrangers.org

tomahawk

Potomac District Commander

Rev. Bobby Basham

Publications/Outreach Coordinator

Newsletter 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 arti-cles and photographs that feature activities 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 distribu-

tion 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 Assem-

blies 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, photocop-

ies, recording, or otherwise—without prior written

permission from the national Royal Rangers Office.

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 devel-

opment 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 camp-

ing, 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.

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

See it now @ www.potomacrangers.org

In Case You Missed It

Potomac District’s Tomahawk news-letter is emailed every two months. But, if you’re new to the mailing list, or if you missed a previous edition, you can find it in the archive maintained on the district’s website for Royal Rangers at www.potomacrangers.org.

TOMAHAWK November - December 2012 2

ON THE FRONT COVER: A Ranger at Tidewater North Section’s Fall Advancement Camp practices during a

rope craft class, one of several merit classes taught at the camp. Photo by Greg Jones

TIDEWATER NORTH

Fall Advancement Camp - Annual Event Provides

Training for Rangers and Leaders

Tidewater North Section held its Fall Advancement Camp at Heav-enly Waters on Oct. 12-14. The weather was great and the camping area was in excellent shape. The purpose of the section’s annual Fall Ad-vancement Camp is to offer skill-based merit training for Rangers, lead-ers’ training, a camping opportunity for the outposts, and foremost a council fire service. Sectional Commander Phil Vieth reports that seven churches partici-pated in the event. During the Saturday evening council fire service, sev-en boys came forward during the altar call to accept Jesus as their per-sonal savior and “we praise God for that and to him be the glory!” says Vieth. In all, 72 Rangers and about 40 adults attended the event. The boys participated in several skill merits including wilderness survival, primi-tive snares, primitive shelters, archery, tool craft, fire craft, rope craft, lashing, cooking and compass. Several leaders attended a Ranger Essen-tials course, structured as interactive-style training that teaches the lead-ers how to connect with today’s boys, recognizing ministry needs and outreach opportunities. “We sincerely appreciate all the efforts and hard work of the Heav-enly Waters facility and staff,” says Vieth, “and pray that God blesses you and New Life for all you do to reach boys for Jesus.”

Photos courtesy of Greg Jones

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By Rev. Bobby Basham

District Commander

A s this year winds down, I want you to know that I appreciate all that you do on a regular basis for Rangers and ultimately for the Lord. Our leaders

are by far our greatest asset outside of Jesus Christ. I know many of you carry a heavy load and I pray the Lord will enable you, bless you and use you to do things beyond your dreams. Now is not the time to give up or let up, I really do believe Christ is coming soon and there are boys who desperately need to know him. I hope as this Christmas sea-son comes, you will have some time to back away from some of your demands, enjoy the celebra-tions of Christmas and recharge your own life with his love. I also ask each outpost, if you have not chartered would you please do so, and if your outpost is questioning the purpose of char-tering, I hope you will consider that chartering benefits all of us in ways we might not think about. For us in the district, it enables us to provide training, re-sources and district events. Chartering also benefits our mis-sionary kids, provides the 15 percent GPH discount and fi-nally, it really is the right thing to do. The Bible reminds that we are to give to those who help us along and who are our leaders. I want to encourage us to charter knowing we have done our part to share in this ministry. I want to invite you to join us for our annual Com-manders Conference that will again be held at Highway As-sembly of God in Fredericksburg, Va. on March 22-23. We will again have a ladies track with special guest Tammy Black, along with a great line up of topics and seminars for our Ranger leaders. We will try to have all details worked out before Christmas and in your hands is our goal. Don’t forget Ranger of the Year will be held at that time as well. We look forward to each section being represented in our district competition. Enjoy your fall, take some time to reflect and plan, and let’s all join together to pray for God’s continued anointing on Royal Rangers ministry.

Celebrate and Recharge In Christ’s Love

Supporting Churches,

Businesses & Individuals

Special thanks to our Supporting Churches, Sec-tions, Businesses and Individuals. Your generosity enables further enhancements to this ministry. Any-one 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.

GOLD MEMBERS

Projects Unlimited - Gary Groves Eldersburg, Md. Tracy Groves Eldersburg, Md. Walt Eger Service Center Severn, 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 89 Bethel Assembly of God Martinsburg, W.Va.

Outpost 100 Hancock Assembly of God Hancock, Md.

Outpost 124 Julilee Christian Center Fairfax, Va.

Outpost 186 Hazel River Assembly of God Rixeyville, Va.

Outpost 215 River of Life Assembly of God Spotsylvania, Va.

Outpost 240 Living Word Community Church Mechanicsville, Md.

Outpost 277 Ocean City Worship Center Berlin, Md.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Homer Kitchen Gerrardstown, W.Va. Gary & Faye Groves Eldersburg, Md.

DIRECTOR’S MEMO

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By Roni Merrill

N athaniel Laye from Outpost 258 at Em-manuel Chapel was

selected as one of the 150 bu-glers and trumpeters to play at Arlington National Ceme-tery on Armed Forces Day on May 19. His name was submitted by Chip Stickler of Hager-stown, who teaches Na-thaniel trumpet, guitar and drums. Taps 150, Bugles Across America and Arlington Na-tional Cemetery joined to-gether to commemorate the 150th anniversary of taps, the nation’s song of remem-brance with a formal ceremo-ny at Arlington. It also included special music by the Maryland Na-tional Guard Honor Guard Trumpets and the Maryland Defense Force Band, and speakers Kathryn A. Con-don, executive director of Arlington National Ceme-tery, Thomas Day, founder of Bugles Across America, and Jari Villanueva, presi-dent of Taps 150.

The massed rendition of taps was conducted by Col. Larry Lang, conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band. The 150 buglers and trumpeters came from all over the United States to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience of sound-ing taps in America’s most sacred shrine. The musicians, all wear-ing uniforms, included fire-fighters, police officers, mili-tary personnel, Civil War re-enactors, high school stu-dents, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other volunteers, including one World War II veteran. The musicians believe that a live sounding of taps is not only appropriate but deserved and even indispen-

sable for those who have served our nation in uni-form. After the ceremony, taps was sounded by the 150 mu-sicians who moved to vari-ous locations throughout Ar-lington. Nathaniel played taps at the graveside of Frank Witchy, the first bugler who played at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Nathaniel, a sophomore at Smithsburg High School, also played taps at the Veter-ans Ceremony in Smithsburg in November 2009, and at the Memorial Day program at Rest Haven in 2010 and 2011 and again this year. Among his accomplish-ments in Royal Rangers, Na-thaniel earned the Gold Medal of Achievement in 2009. Nathaniel’s mother, Bob-by Jo, step-father, Tim, and sister, Riley, live in Smithsburg. His father, Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Laye, who has served in the mili-tary for more than 21 years, lives in Missouri.

Ranger Performs at Arlington National Cemetery

Nathaniel Lay among 150 musicians selected for massed rendition of Taps in Armed Forces Day ceremony

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T he large steel grill at the back entrance opens as we approach. The police cruiser rolls into the car-port and the grill comes back down. The police

officer on the passenger side gets out, and opens the rear door to let me out. I straighten up, the handcuffs chaffing my wrists, the leg irons jingling as I walk to the heavy steel door that leads into the building. Once inside, I am directed to a chair while the detention center officials prepare the pa-perwork for my admittance. The officer removes the handcuffs and leg irons; evidently there is no risk of my escape now.

I am directed to a shower room, where I strip down and take a shower. They watch me through a window in the door. My personal effects are inventoried, and I sign at the bottom. Then I am subjected to a search, which is more like a physical examination than any search I’ve ever had. Afterwards, they give me clothes from the facility—under-wear, a medium blue t-shirt, and blue coveralls. I also am issued socks and shower shoes, which look like sandals, and a dark blue

sweatshirt. The clothes are worn, and I realize somebody else wore them before me. They ask me questions about medical problems, family history, allergies, the works. All this takes hours. Then I am led to a small con-crete block room with a shelf across from the door which forms the bed, and a stainless steel toilet. The door slams behind me, and I hear the key rasping in the lock. It’s a good time to cry. I think back to how this all started….

I was excited about getting my learner’s permit; it seemed like I’d been waiting forever for my driv-er’s license. Our family does not have a car, but I’d hoped to be able to borrow somebody’s car so I could learn enough to pass the road test. Travis, one of the older guys in the neighborhood, told me he’d teach me to drive, so I went with him one day and we spent about an hour in a Walmart park-ing lot. Travis says I’ve got the basic moves down; I just need practice. My road test goes pretty good, and I get my license. COOL! A couple of days later Travis came by with a different car. He asked me if I wanted more prac-tice. So I went with him, driving as carefully as I can. He says I need to learn to drive faster, so other cars won’t have to slow down behind me. So I try to drive faster, but it makes me nervous. Then Travis says he needs to stop at the 7-11, and I should wait in the car. “Keep the motor running, it sometimes won’t start” he says.

SEE LICENSE ON PAGE 12

How I Got My How I Got My

Driver’s LicenseDriver’s License

By Glenn SorrentinoBy Glenn Sorrentino

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A few minutes later, Travis comes running out of the store with a stocking over his head. “Go! Go! Go!” Travis yells as he jumps in. I put the car in drive and shoot out of the parking lot, scared out of my mind. We’ve only gone a couple of blocks when a car pulls out in front of me, and I swerve to avoid it and run into a parked car. Travis is yelling at me, and I hit my head on the door frame. Suddenly, there are people gathering around to see the accident. I look for Travis, but he is gone. When the police arrive, I explain that I just got my license, and that Travis was teaching me, but they want to take me in for questioning. At the police sta-tion, I find out that the car was stolen, and that the police have connected the car with the robbery at the 7-11. Nobody seems to remember seeing Travis. I call my mom, and she just cries. I later learn that my fingerprints were the only ones found in the car. I am taken before a judge, the police tell their story, I tell mine, and they lead me away until an attorney can be assigned my case. I am sent to a Juvenile Detention Center to await trial…. In the detention center, I quickly learn to not make trouble. I earn some privileges and am allowed to attend some extra activities, like Royal Rangers. It was there that I learned that God has a purpose for my life, that Jesus Christ died for my sins, and that if I accept Him as my Savior, he will give me a new start. So, I prayed with one of the Commanders, and received Jesus into my heart. What a difference He has made! Now, I want to share what Jesus has done for me. He has given me a hope and a future. I can hardly wait to tell my family. Finding Jesus was the best part of getting my license.

Author Glenn Sorrentino is the Adventure Rangers Commander for Outpost 158 at Harvest Assembly of God in Chesapeake, Va.

hope for tomorrow.” Light for the Lost is a partner with Convoy of Hope providing materials for evangelism and messages of hope that will go beyond the natural needs of those adults and children trying to recover from the disaster. You may support Convoy of Hope through Light for the Lost. Send your check payable to LFTL, and in the memo line, write “Convoy of Hope.” All of those monies will be sent to them in a timely fashion. Please send your check to: Light for the Lost, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Spring-field, MO 65802. You may also donate online at http://lftl.ag.org/contribute/ and click on the Convoy of Hope banner. Supporting Convoy of Hope in both evangelism and provid-ing for the basic needs of individ-uals is a win for everyone. Let us continue to be the extension of Christ's hands to those in need.

A s the historic “super storm” that began as Hurricane Sandy passed

through our area, and as we deal with wind, rain, water and snow damages, Convoy of Hope was already on the ground rendering assistance to those affected by this storm. Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope, reported, “Convoy of Hope's global disas-ter response team deployed a tractor-trailer load of emergency supplies along with a rapid re-sponse team to the northeast U.S. in advance of Hurricane Sandy's expected impact along the east-ern seaboard.” Donaldson ex-plained the plan was “to await the storm’s arrival and then de-ploy to where immediate needs arise.” Potomac District Men’s Min-istries Director Rev. Bobby Ba-sham responds, “I want to en-courage you to support Convoy of Hope in their efforts to minis-ter to those who need help and

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

Convoy of Hope ministers in northeast U.S. in wake of Super Storm Sandy

Donate on line at https://donate.convoyofhope.org/sslpage.aspx

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The Training Academy (TA) for Potomac District Royal Ranger leaders—originally scheduled in October—has been rescheduled for Dec. 14-15. The TA will still be conducted at Potomac Park Camp in Falling Waters, W.Va. The cost of the TA will be $100 per candidate. This fee co-vers hotel lodging at Potomac Park Camp for Friday night (Saturday night lodging may be purchased for an additional cost), Saturday breakfast and lunch on site, and the regional costs of the TA. Supper on Friday night will be on your own before you ar-rive, and Saturday supper will be on your own after class adjourns. The Training Academy is the training event that is replacing the Instructor Certification Seminar (ICS) and Instructor Trainer (IT) courses that have been of-fered in the past. IT replacement coursework is not scheduled at this time, but will be announced when available. The current training scheme has the training lev-els defined as Training Academy, National Academy, and Advanced National Academy. For our TA in December, each Sectional Training Coordinator will invite those leaders that they wish. Being at the Advanced training level is a pre-requisite of attendance. Sectional nominees for this TA who are not able to make the new date will become our district selections for sending to the TA that is usually done at the Northeast Regional Commanders’ Conference, scheduled next year for Jan. 25-26 at Willow Valley, Pa. This course is meant for anyone wishing to certify as a trainer within their section, to provide training

services to their local command-ers and outposts. Passing this course will require satisfactory performance of the following components at a minimum: writ-ten pre-test for admission, at-tendance at all training seminar sessions, live training perfor-mance evaluation at TA, and written post-test for exit of course. Here are the basic require-ments for passing the Training Academy:

You must have taught 2-3 times prior to coming to the TA under the guidance of a mentor instruc-tor.

You will be getting a pre-test by email from Re-gional or me, which must be done ahead to be able to come to the TA. This will be open book, open internet, open everything.

You must attend all the training sessions of the TA, including the Friday material.

You must pass the live teaching testing done Sat-urday. (You will be given this ahead, if invited to the TA.)

You must also pass the closed book test at the end of the TA.

There will be a Utility Uniform inspection.

If you are not at the Advanced training level when you attend the TA, your graduation creden-tials will be held until you achieve this rank. You may continue to teach in your Section as a men-tored instructor just as you have been prior to the TA.

Please send me any questions you may have, and I will do my best to respond quickly.

TRAINING UPDATES By Phil Georg, District Training Coordinator TRAINING UPDATES

Training Academy (TA) Reset for December 14-15

It’s not too late!

It’s not too late!

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GMA PROJECTS REPAIR RANGER BUILDING Four young men

recently chose to perform their GMA service project on Potomac District’s Royal

Ranger building at Potomac Park Camp, which was (and still is) in need of re-

pairs. First, the back door and surrounding trim was repaired and painted by

Jacob Disque and his father (Mark). Secondly, the front door was replaced with a

new metal door and the molding around the front two windows was replaced

and painted to match. This was completed by Trae Miller, Eli Barr, and their

commander Greg Barr. Lastly, the front and back porches were recovered with

Trex decking, and the front side deck was removed. This work was performed by

Robert Kimble with the help of two fellow rangers (Kyler and Hunter Kerns) and

his father, Ron. Pictured working on the front porch are (l. to r.) Robert Kimble,

Hunter Kerns and Kyler Kerns, all from Outpost 78.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

20132013 January 25-26

Northeast Regional Commanders’Conference

March 22-23

Potomac District Commanders’ Conference & Ranger of the Year Competition

April 5-6

Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Spring Trace

August 11-14

Junior Training Academy

August 15-18

Potomac District Pow Wow

September 27-29

Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Great Adventure

CHARTERS DUE

It is that time of year again when we need to charter all our command-ers and boys. All chartering is done on-line through the National Royal Ranger office website at www.royalrangers.ag.org. Please note, that the only way the district is able to capture contact information on your commanders is through the chartering process. Please include all contact infor-mation that is asked for, especially updates to addresses and emails. Once you charter with the National Royal Ranger office, then the district will be able to update its database and contact lists using your charter information.

FCF MEMBERSHIP FEES

If you are a member of the Fron-tiersmen Camping Fellowship, your membership fees are now due for the 2012-2013 year. You may update your member-ship by sending a check payable to Royal Rangers to Dennie Daniels, 523 West Virginia Ave., Martins-burg, W.Va. 25401. For additional information, please contact the District Royal Ranger office.

CUBA MISSIONS TRIP

The Potomac District Men's De-partment will be taking a group of 12 men to Cuba next year on June 21-29. The district is working with the travel agent now on prices and flights. Ranger leaders who are interest-ed in going are asked to forward a $100 non-refundable deposit to: Po-tomac District Men's Ministries, 608 Dunloy Ct., Timonium, Md. 21093. This will be a first-come-first-served basis, since we are limited in the number of men we can take. More information will be forth-coming.

DISTRICT NEWS & INFORMATION DISTRICT NEWS & INFORMATION

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

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

Bill Chestnut - FCF Chapter President

346 Reservoir Rd. Perryville, MD 21903

[email protected] (410) 378-3735

Harry Hawthorne - Pow Wow Coordinator

3005 Lochary Rd. Bel Air, MD 21015

[email protected] (410) 420-2215

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

Chris Basham - Assistant Productions Coordinator

166 Serviceberry Ct. Stephens City, VA 22655

(540) 869-8432

Cliff Jewell - Public Relations/GMA Coordinator

9150 James Madison Hwy. Warrenton, VA 20186

[email protected] (540) 216-3365

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

POTOMAC DISTRICT ROYAL RANGERS STAFF

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

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. Severn, MD 21144

[email protected] (410) 551-3454

Sam Linn - Staff Advisor

1687 McCoys Ford Rd. Front Royal, VA 22630

[email protected] (540) 635-7497

Tracy Groves - Staff Advisor

2340 Liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784

[email protected] (410) 781-4906

Dick Aldridge - Staff Advisor

46 Tadcaster Circle

Waldorf, MD 20602

[email protected] (301) 645-9091

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)

Greg Barr - North Central Section

Box 384, Fort Ashby, WV 26719

[email protected] (301) 786-4244

Western Section

Greg Barr (Acting)