Dick Waskey wrote:
> I think that most of the complaints they have had were about
> the "Look" of the program and thats why they addressed that.
Perhaps-
*From what I was told -everything is on the table beyond the mission
statement.
We have been asked for input, and at the risk of wandering far out on a
frozen
lake, alone<G>
I'm sounding off about "equalvilancy"
>
> At our State Wide Leaders meeting, some folks were afraid that
> the GMAs value had diminished from days of old. I think just
> out of ease, it is compared to the boy scout program and it was
> stated that it is still of a much greater value because of the
> spiritual emphasis...
OK here I go...
*That's just what we say, and it feels good to say it.
If we were to have the Boy Scouts review the GMA would they grant
"equalivancy"? Perhaps! Then we would know....!
At the center of this question is again "Ministry vs. Program" or as you
note "the Spiritual outweighing the Secular"... (*Ice cracking sounds-)
I'm not sure I disagree or would want to change that thinking-
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However there are more points to the Ranger Emblem than just *spiritual
and what the public and the US Mil. recognizes is that the Eagle has been
"Leadership Tested"-and approved by a board of review. The public
don't know this, but a Eagle has had his advancement record is reviewed
and he can be asked to verify every "sigh-off" ..and every rank advancement
earned, and supply valid cards to back his 21 merits by *approved Merit
Councilors- includeing a review of his Eagle Project.
It "sounds" easy- BSA Eagle = "21 merits and a project"
We don't reach 'equalivancy by just requireing 23 Ranger merits or the
"God and Country" we do it by *equaling the significance of the achievement.
Rangers is more equilivalent to Cub Scouting in that we are Leader led and
achievement is decided by Commander with no standardized discussion of
what the boy has done to earn advancement. We require no check of a GMA's
advancement beyond the signature of his Commander, and frankly that puts
the Leader on the integrity "hot seat" more than the boy.
(*Before I fall through the ice- *Am I "close" to right?)
>
>
> If we always remember that what we are doing (Reach, Teach,
> Keep)can be done in any frame work... it becomes mute...
I disagree- "Any Framework" won't do... We must "Do our best"
and with God's Help that should be "No more-No less" than what
is required. The Ranger CODE is a guide-
Be Alert for compromise!
Be Clean- in spirit and mind and body!
Be Honest- even when it goes against us or requires thought!
Be Courageous- and bold in telling the truth.
Be Loyal- Love the program... and work to make it better!
Be Courtious- especialy respectfull in matters of custom and beliefs..
Be Obedient- to the leading of the Holy Spirit!
Be Spiritual- in work,in play,in word and deed!
Cdr.D.Wheeler
OP 354 TPCC
NW Dist.
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> ---- On Thu, 14 Sep 2000, Duane Wheeler ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> wrote:
>
> >
> > I looked at the new RR web sight and there was a FAQ for
> questions..
> > I didn't see these..
> >
> > 1.What does equivalency with the Boy Scout Eagle have to do
> with the
> > mission statement?
> >
> > *If the "program/ministry" is delevered by Men to boys, and
> the focus is
> >
> > soul winning, why would we desire to be compared to anyone or
> any award?
> >
> > 2. I didn't see anything about cultivateing citizenship and
> strong
> > moral values..
> >
> > This generation needs help decideing right from wrong in the
> choices
> > they make.
> > One of the Gold points has allways been MENTAL as well as
> SOCIAL and
> > both imply some form of social engenering. I did see the word
> > "dicipline" but
> > didn't see that defined..
> >
> > 3. I saw much "concern" about the outside "form" of what
> Royal Rangers
> > would
> > look like, but very slim references to the "Outcome"
> or "inside"
> > development
> > of traditional virtues, and respect for others customs and
> beliefs.
> >
> >
> > *You guys had yur fill of this 1962 Pioneer and Charter FCF
> > youngbuck?<G>
> >
> > -=A=-
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