JulAug11 Scribe

The Scribe � July - August 2011

July July -- August 2011 August 2011

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

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

Ranger Kids Explore Washington’s Birthplace Page 2

Check Out Pinewood Derby Results Page 3

Discovery Training Camp Scheduled Page 4

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

R anger Kids enjoyed a day of learning and play on the beau-tiful grounds of George Wash-

ington’s boyhood home during Cen-tral Section’s Ranger Kids Field Day on April 30. Altogether, nearly 40 Rangers, sib-lings, parents and commanders repre-senting a half-dozen outposts in the section attended the field day at Ferry Farm in Fredericksburg. The group toured the grounds un-der the tutelage of Ryan McCarty, mu-seum education coordinator with the George Washington Foundation, who provided a guided walking tour of the farm property and nature activities for the children. Other highlights of the day in-cluded a pizza and fruit lunch, and a craft activity coordinated by Outpost 48 Ranger parent Lisa Wearsch in which the youngsters hand painted wooden animal figures. Wood chip toss, horseshoes, minia-ture golf, tin can rubber band shoot, and tug ‘o war comprised a full sched-ule of field sporting events organized

Ranger Kids Explore Washington’s Birthplace by Cmdr. Henry Melson from Outpost 232. The day was rounded out by a rousing sing-along led by the section’s Ranger Kid Coordinator Keith Meeder, and a devotional story and skit on “The Miraculous Catch” orchestrated by Ben and Linda Newman with Out-post 215.

COVER PHOTO: Jonathan Cross from Outpost 48 at Highway Assembly of God is “hooded” with a stocking that has secured a raw egg to his head, during one of the Survival challenges at the 2010 Potomac District Pow Wow. This particular challenge pitted similarly hooded contestants, equipped with foam noodles,

against each other to see who would be the last Ranger standing with his egg still imtact on his head.

Top right: A Ranger proudly displays his hand-painted critter. Bottom right: Taking careful aim,

a Ranger launches a horseshoe toward his target during the game period of the Ranger Kids Field Day at Ferry Farm.


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

RACE RESULTS

Ranger Kids 1st Jaden Lando 48 2nd Andrew Le 48 3rd Ethan Grigsby 13 4th Otis Whitehead 215 5th Kyle Jarrell 48 6th Benjamin Bakken 48 Discovery Rangers 1st Benjamin Harrell 340 2nd Zack McFarlane 340 3rd Tyler Grigsby 13 4th Chase Fonehan 232 5th Thomas Jarrell 48 6th Blake Kcraget 215 Adventure Rangers 1st Tyler King 340 2nd Christopher Seabaugh 31 3rd Daniel Jarrell 48 4th Sam Bryant 48 5th Hunter Clark 48 6th Jacob Fleming 340 Expedition Rangers 1st Kennie Harrell 340 2nd Caleb Richters 48 3rd Nathan Richters 48 4th Kraig Johnson 215 5th Zack Whitehead 215 6th Glenn Hannold 31 Commanders 1st Mike Heckert 340 2nd Bill Grimsley 232 3rd Earle Harrell 340 4th Henry Melson 232 5th Larry King 340 6th Terry Yankey 232 Open Class 1st Ann Harrell 340 2nd Cindy King 340 3rd Robert King 340 4th Austin Llewellyn 215 5th Kendra Le 48 6th John Sanderson 31 Fastest Car Overall 1st Christopher Seabaugh 31 2nd Benjamin Harrell 340 3rd Kennie Harrell 340 4th Caleb Richters 48 5th Tyler King 340 6th Daniel Jarrell 48

Pinewood Derby Draws a Crowd Central Section’s 2011 Pinewood Derby convened on Sat-urday, March 12, at Highway Assembly of God in Fredericks-burg, Va., and drew a total of 161 entries that raced in six dif-ferent divisions. The event drew a an estimated crowd of over 200 Rangers, leaders and family members. Races were conducted on two tracks, both equipped with electronic start and finish gates that permitted all race times to be recorded to the thousandth of a second. Trophies were presented to the first through sixth place winners in each race division. Boys raced in their Ranger age groups. The remaining divisions included one for Command-ers and another for Missionettes and family members. Rib-bons were awarded for best workmanship. And a radio-controlled model car grand prize went to Adventure Ranger Chris Seabaugh from Outpost 31 whose pinewood car had the fastest single race time recorded for the day. Photo by Cecil Webb


Pre-registration is required for this camp in order to ensure the training staff has adequate course materials on hand for the event. The deadline for signing up boys for this camp is July 1st. A registration application, and pa-

COMMANDERS’ ROUNDTABLE

SCHEDULED JULY 16

Our next sectional staff meeting and commanders’ roundtable will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hazel River As-sembly of God in Rixeyville, Va. All Ranger leaders in the section are welcome to attend. We will discuss plans for upcoming sec-tional events. We will also provide you with resource material and information that will help you in your outpost. There is no cost to attend. Morning and afternoon refresh-ments and lunch will be provided. We will accept donations to help with the expense. The church is located on Rt. 229 approximately 10 miles north of Culpeper.

DISCOVERY TRAINING CAMP

OFFERED DURING LEADERS’

SECTIONAL ROUNDTABLE

Potomac District staff will con-duct a Discovery Training Camp (DTC) for Rangers in Central Sec-tion on Saturday, July 16, at Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixey-ville, Va. The DTC will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. concurrent with the sec-tional leadership meeting occur-ring at Hazel River A/G. DTC is a district camp for boys in Discovery Rangers and older, which is focused on team building through the patrol method. The course is a prerequisite for Rangers who wish to enroll in other Junior Leadership Training Academy programs.

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

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

Pinewood Derby Workmanship Awards

rental permission slip, are pro-vided in this edition of The Scribe for your convenience. To confirm your outpost’s par-ticipation, contact Sectional Cmdr. Ken O’Maley by the July 1st dead-line.


You’ll find Central Section Royal Rangers on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Section-Royal-Rangers-Potomac-District/337114636413

ROYAL RANGER

DISCOVERY TRAINING CAMP

July 16, 2011

REGISTRATION FORM

Send your registration form with payment to Ken O’Maley, 11042 Settletown Rd., Rixeyville, Va. 22737

Contact information is [email protected] or call (540) 937-6139

The deadline for registrations for this DTC class is July 1st.

Name: Outpost:

Address: Phone:

City: Zip:

Church:

Module Cost Amount Enclosed

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□ Discovery Training Camp $ 30.00

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Meal Cost

□ Refreshments and Lunch (Included)


POTOMAC DISTRICT CENTRAL SECTION ROYAL RANGERS PARENTAL PERMISSION & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

for DISCOVERY TRAINING CAMP

July 16, 2011

Please print or type all information. All signature blocks must be completed. RANGER’S NAME BIRTHDATE OUTPOST STREET ADDRESS PHONE CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PARENTAL/GUARDIAN PERMISSION I hereby authorize my son (named above) to attend the Discovery Training Camp on Saturday, July 16, 2011. He has permission to participate with his Royal Ranger outpost in the event at Hazel River Assembly of God in Rixeyville, Va. I understand that adequate preparations for my son’s safety have been made and that there will be emergency first aid provisions on location. In the event of any accidents, I will not hold Hazel River A/G, nor the Central Section Royal Rangers staff, nor the Potomac District Royal Rangers, responsible.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE

AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT I do hereby give my consent for any licensed physician, dentist, or emergency personnel to administer treatment deemed necessary for the physical health and well-being of my son while participating in the Royal Ranger-sponsored event specified herein. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE HOME PHONE WORK PHONE FAMILY PHYSICIAN PHONE

CHILD’S MEDICAL HISTORY

Is your child in good health? ( ) Yes ( ) No List any allergies: List any physical impairments: Specify any medications that must be administered: Date of last Tetanus shot: List any special instructions needed to properly care for your child:


DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF

Rangers 1st Place Jack Wood, OP48 2nd Place Sam Bryant, OP48

Commanders 1st Place Randy Johnson, OP215 2nd Place Julius Williamson, OP361 3rd Place Josh Crewdson, OP25

FUN ‘N STUNTS 1st Place Outpost 215 2nd Place Outpost 48 3rd Place Outpost 232

ARCHERY

Discovery Rangers 1st Place Rod Fontanez, OP261 2nd Place Nathan Trementozzi, OP215 3rd Place Dawson Blosser, OP261

Adventure Rangers 1st Place Isaiah Padgett OP48 & Jeremiah Miller OP232

2nd Place Brendon Martin OP261, Tanner Whetzel OP232 & Kolin Johnson OP215 3rd Place Jack Wood, OP48

Expedition Rangers 1st Place Kraig Johnson, OP215 2nd Place Ian McCready, OP361 3rd Place Martin Simpkins, OP31

BIBLE QUIZ

Discovery Rangers 1st Place Gavin Lebrecht, OP25 2nd Place Jonathan Wile, OP261 3rd Place Isaac Wilkening, OP340

Adventure Rangers 1st Place David Hannold, OP31 2nd Place Sam Bryant, OP48 3rd Place Jonathan Cross, OP48

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

WARRIOR RUN

Discovery Rangers 1st Place Josh Wood, OP48 2nd Place Logan Marcotte, OP48 3rd Place Josh Lockwood, OP36

Adventure Rangers 1st Place Sam Bryant, OP48 2nd Place Kolin Johnson, OP215 3rd Place Isaiah Padgett, OP48

Expedition Rangers 1st Place Glenn Hannold, OP31 2nd Place Martin Simpkins, OP31 3rd Place Ian McCready, OP361

OBSTACLE COURSE

Discovery Rangers 1st Place Dawson Blosser, OP261 2nd Place Rodrigo, OP261 3rd Place Josh Wood, OP48

2011 CENTRAL SECTION POW WOW AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Continued on page 7

‘Soldiers of the Cross’ take Pow Wow by Storm

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

O ver 150 Rang-ers, com-manders and

visitors representing 14 outposts participated in this year’s Central Section Pow Wow held May 19-22 at Highland Retreat in Bergton, Va. Themed “A Soldier of the Cross,” Rangers and commanders were challenged to be faithful to serving Jesus Christ as committed and disciplined followers, starting with devotionals shared by former U.S. Army Ranger Brian McCros-key, and continuing with sermons by Navy Lt. Paul Eley, also a Royal Ranger commander for Outpost 48. A colorful addition to this year’s event were outpost stan-dards that characterized the Pow Wow theme and were carried by Rangers to all events.


2011 CENTRAL SECTION POW WOW AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Continued from page 6 3rd Place Team Kyle Shaw, Josh Wood, Josh Lockwood, Zack McFarland, Chase Ritchie, Issac Wilkening, Timothy Wilkening

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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

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

3rd Place Team Sam Burton, Glenn Hannold, Chris Sea-baugh, Preston Kcraget, Nathan James, Nathan Lake, Ethan Helmick

CHARIOT RACE

1st Place Outpost 215 2nd Place Outpost 48 3rd Place Outpost 186

Adventure Rangers 1st Place Jeremiah Miller, OP232 2nd Place Tanner Whetzel, OP232 3rd Place Kolin Johnson, OP215

Expedition Rangers 1st Place Joseph Fleming, OP340 2nd Place Kraig Johnson, OP215 3rd Place Zach Whitehead, OP215

WHIFFLEBALL TOURNAMENT

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

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

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

ENTRANCEWAY 1st Place Outpost 48 2nd Place Outpost 340 3rd Place Outpost 261

OUTPOST STANDARD 1st Place Outpost 232 2nd Place Outpost 361 3rd Place Outpost 48

OVERALL OUTPOST AWARD 1st Place Outpost 48 2nd Place Outpost 186 3rd Place Outpost 25

SPIRIT CUP AWARD Outpost 48

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


2011 Central Section Royal Rangers

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CENTRAL SECTION STAFF

Sectional Commander

Ken O’Maley ...............................(540) 937-6139

Email: [email protected]

Skyline Area Commander Mike Burroughs ........................(540) 635-8459


Shenandoah Area Commander

Tony Wilson .................................(540) 856-8423


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

Piedmont Area Commander

Julius Williamson .....................(540) 948-4347


Highland Area Commander Royce Rollins .............................(540) 522-8653


Rappahannock Area Commander Michael Koehl ............................(540) 752-2728


Training Coordinator Sam Linn........................................(540) 635-7497


Ranger Kids Coordinator Keith Meeder..............................(540) 635-1906


Discovery Rangers Coordinator Dan Pignaloso ............................(540) 720-0144


Adventure/Expedition Rangers Coordinator Paul Eley ........................................(540) 892-3302


Public Relations Coordinator

Gary Wagner ............................ (540) 898-7415


Boys’ Representative Ken Johnson ........................... (540) 775-1570

CENTRAL SECTION ROYAL RANGERS

11042 Settletown Pl., Rixeyville, VA 22737

Phone: (540) 937-6139


January 8.................................... Sectional Leadership Roundtable

January 22.......................................Leadership Training Academy

February 4-5 ........................... Regional Commanders’ Conference

February 19 ................................................ First Aid/CPR Training

March 12............................................... Sectional Pinewood Derby

March 18-19.....................................Leadership Training Academy

March 25-26............................... District Commanders’ Conference

April 1-3............................................................. FCF Spring Trace

April 8 .................................................... Light for the Lost Banquet

April 16 ....................................... Sectional Leadership Roundtable

April 30 .............................................................Ranger Kids Event

May 19-22..............................................Central Section Pow Wow

June 24-25..................Adventure Ranger/Expedition Ranger Event

July 16........................................ Sectional Leadership Roundtable

August 7-10 ...........................Junior Leadership Training Academy

August 11-14 ....................................... Potomac District Pow Wow

Sept. 16-17 .............................................. Discovery Ranger Event

Sept. 23-25 ...................................FCF Fall Trace/Great Adventure

October 8.................................... Sectional Leadership Roundtable

October 21-22................ Sectional Ranger of the Year Competition

November 4-6 .............................Central Section FCF Rendezvous

December 3 .................Ranger Basics/Leadership Training Module

Hazel River Assembly of God

Rixeyville, Va. Outpost 186

Highway Assembly of God

Fredericksburg, Va. Outpost 48

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

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