PLEASE GO TO OUR NEW WEB SITE!!!!!!!!

Please go to our new web site at:

www.rroutpost33.com

This site will be taken down in the near future and the events on it are out dated.

Thanks,

Stan Lewis
Senior Commander

9th Annual Royal Ranger - Outpost 33 Sailboat Regatta

Join us for the

9^th Annual Royal Ranger

Sailboat Regatta Race

& The Parent Banana Split Races

Wednesday - 10/17/07 at 7 pm

Cost $8 for Boats

Order your Sail Boats

From your son’s Commander ASAP!!

OUTPOST 33 TRADING POST & THE RANGER BUCK/BEADS SYSTEM

Click Here To See Our Trading Post Items For Our Boys & Teens

One of the methods used to encourage the boys and reward them for their participation in the Royal Rangers program is though the Ranger of the Year (ROTY) point system and the awarding of “Ranger Buck/Beads”. During each Outpost meeting, the boys will be graded based upon their ability to perform what is required of them. Boys who actively live according to the Ranger Code and strive to do their best in all they do will be rewarded for their efforts.

Ranger kids and Discover Rangers will receive beads that they can hang on their leather fob. White beads are $1, Green $5, Red $20, Blue $50, and Black $100

Purchasing Vest/T-shirt/Workbook will earn each boy/young man a one time $50 Ranger Buck/Beads bonus. Attendance to each Wednesday night meeting will earn $1 Ranger Buck/Bead. Perfect attendance for the month and quarter will earn a $5 and $10 Ranger Buck/Bead bonus, respectively. This is a reward for being loyal to the outpost. Arriving on time, to each meeting, will earn a $1 Ranger Buck/Beads bonus. This is a reward for being courteous.

Every boy that has purchased a uniform is expected to wear it to all Royal Ranger activities. Wearing a Royal Rangers T-shirt will earn a boy $1 Ranger Buck/Bead. Wearing his uniform will earn a boy $2 Ranger Buck/Beads. This is designed to help the boys understand the pride they should take in being a part of the Royal Rangers team.

Boys will be rewarded for their faithful offering by earning $1 Ranger Buck/Bead for each meeting for paid dues (If prepaid, boys will automatically get a bead for each meeting). This is to further encourage the boys to begin establishing the habit of tithing to the church.

Boys who bring a friend along to an outpost meeting will earn a big $5 Ranger Buck/Bead reward for doing so. This allows us the chance to reach more of the unsaved youth of our community. If the new boy becomes a member of our outpost, then the reward jumps up to $15 Ranger Buck/Beads – a total of $20 Ranger Buck/Beads

The boys will be able to purchase snack and drink available to them through Uncle Kris’ Snack Shack (at the cost of $2-$5 Ranger Buck/Beads).

Earning an achievement badge or merit will be rewarded with $10 Ranger Buck/Beads. Completing all of the requirements for an advancement badge for that year’s curriculum will gain a $25 Ranger Buck/Bead reward. This helps to keep the boys focused on achieving and striving to do their best.

Striving to conduct themselves according to the Ranger Code and obeying the Rules of Conduct can result in the boys being rewarded or penalized up to $5 Ranger Buck/Beads. A Royal Ranger should always strive to live up to the standards set by the Ranger Code.

Finally, attending an outing will earn a $5 Ranger Buck/Bead reward (and result in having lots of fun, too!).

At the end of each quarter, the boys will be given a chance to spend their hard-earned Ranger Buck/Beads at the Ranger Store (on average, a boy should earn around $200 to $300 Ranger Buck/Beads per quarter). The Ranger Store is stocked by the Commanders with items that will interest and excite the boys such as toys, games, candy, camping supplies, etc. The quarterly “Ranger Store Night” is an opportunity for the boys to purchase those neat items that they have had their eye on. One of the side benefits of this format is that the boys will learn how to budget their funds and to save for those big-ticket items they “desire”.

Click Here To See Trading Post Items!!!

Welcome Parents!!

Dear Parent(s),

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your son to Royal Rangers Outpost 33! Every boy participating in the Royal Rangers ministry should be prepared for a fun and exciting time here at The Oaks Fellowship Assembly of God in Red Oak, TX. A future filled with games, crafts, camping, Scripture, and learning about our Lord and Savior awaits every boy. Our goal is to work with you to help develop your son into a total boy for Christ and to guide his footsteps along the path to developing as a Christian man and a citizen in the Kingdom of God.

The Commanders of the Royal Rangers ministry team in Outpost 33 are very excited about the future of the Royal Rangers program and we are looking forward to assisting you in helping your son grow in his walk with the Lord. Our mission is as follows:

“We seek to establish a ministry to boys/young men, which like refining fire, creates an exciting relational development of the full man of God through: Living in integrity, having character, & being a committed doer of the Word. We prayerfully seek to accomplish this through Teaching: Respect, Courtesy, and Christ like behavior.”

Royal Rangers will give your son the opportunity to earn exciting advancements on the trail to earning the highest award in Royal Rangers, the Gold Medal of Achievement. He will learn the importance of setting goals and develop the self-confidence that comes from accomplishing these goals.

Royal Rangers will develop lifelong friendships and find opportunities to work together through the buddy system and the patrol system. The buddy system means that your son should always have a Ranger buddy with him at all activities, outings, and campouts and they will look out for each other at all times. The patrol system enables him and the members of his patrol to work together as a team to accomplish great things.

Royal Rangers will develop and challenge your son spiritually through weekly Bible studies, Scripture memorization, and devotions. Royal Rangers will help him learn the importance of duty, commitment, and maturity, helping him to become a man of God. The Outpost Rules of Conduct, the Three R’s, and the Royal Ranger Code and Motto will give him boundaries for daily living. The Pastor and the Commanders will continue to challenge him to become a prayer warrior and encourage him to devote himself to daily Bible reading. We believe that the Bible is the ultimate “handbook”, filled with instructions for how to live your life in a manner that is pleasing to God.

In Service to the Master Ranger,

The Commanders of Outpost 33

Chartering Our Outpost is Important!

Chartering Our Outpost is Important!

In order for our outpost to take advantage of the many events and training opportunities provided by the national office, we must maintain our official status. This is done by chartering. When we charter, we automatically receive a great deal of assistance and help with implementing our Royal Rangers ministry effectively. Our ministry will receive helpful materials such as:

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• As an officially chartered member of our Royal Rangers outpost your son will receive:

  1. $5-10 (or more) Discount off camping events, outdoor events, summer camps, other trips, concerts, sporting events, etc.

  2. A free subscription to High Adventure magazine. High Adventure is an official, quarterly publication put out by the national Royal Ranger office and it is full of interesting and exciting articles and features. Articles are written by national and district leadership and cover a wide range of materials including uplifting testimonies, sage leadership advice, amusing anecdotes and stories, devotions that make you think and, of course, puzzles, games, and comics for the boys to enjoy.

  3. A set of special Dog Tags

  4. An special Royal Ranger ID card with your photo on it

  5. Opportunity to earn an advancement level, two Merits and two bible merits each quarter

  6. Opportunity to participate in Outpost, Sectional, District, and Regional Ranger Of Year Competition.

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The chartering fees are as follows:

• For K-5^th grade is - $12 per person
• For 6^th-12^th grade - $22 per person

The Activity fees are as follows for the following age groups:

• Kindergarten - 8th Grade Activity Fees -

• Amount Paid For the 1^st K-8th Grader - $50.00
• Amount Paid For 2^nd K-8th Grader - $35.00
• Amount Paid For 3^rd K-8th Grader - $30.00 (for every other K-8th Grade family member)

• 9th-12th Grade Activitiy Fees - $50.00
• Amount Paid For "Each" High School Student is - $50.00
• Students choosing to participate in Color Guard Team - $196.00
  

***Note: We are kicking off our Color Guard & Drill Team. Please speak with Commander Don Worsham about the Team Requirements associated with being on the Color Guard/Drill Team.

Please see your son’s group commander for a chartering and activity fee form or Cdr. Stan on Wednesday night & help your son’s outpost by chartering today.

Junior Survival Camp at Rangerland, Ok.

Three young men participated in the Junior Survival Camp, which is just one of many summer camps offered at the Junior Leadership Training Academy (JLTA).

They had a good time and really stood out in a positive fashion. Each was determined to have their patrol (small group) stand out as the best amongst 9 other patrols.

Also attached are some photos from the Elite Junior Leadership Training Camp (Elite JLTC), where I was the Camp Commander. This is the ultimate camp a young man can attend. You have to complete 4 required summer leadership camps in order to attend this camp. In “every” camp at JLTA, the boys/young men are actually taught leadership courses, leadership principles, and are given opportunity to apply what they have learned.

Go to the following site to see the photo album: Click Here For Photo Album

Elite JTC is a challenging leadership camp. These young men lead, give directions, and manage the patrol they are assigned to. Or they may be assigned the duty of production coordinator for the evening pageants/services or they could be assigned as the Color Guard Commander/Coordinator. When the young men graduate Elite JTC, they earn a saber with their name and favorite scripture engraved upon it. They are also granted the privilege to return to JLTA and attend the Junior Academy.

During JA, they young men can serve on staff as instructors under instruction and wear a Smokey campaign hat like any other instructor. After which, they can serve on staff as a patrol advisor, deputy camp commander or camp commander. The Junior Academy produces such good leaders; I have invited one to serve on my staff next summer. We estimate that we will grow from 7 to 16 Elite JTC candidates. LTA is an awesome event and is offered in North Texas, South Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and many other Districts. Hopefully, in a year or so, we will attend a Junior Winter Camp in Ohio or Wisconson.

All boys/young men are welcome to attend JLTA – we had a teenage young man participate and he was determined to go across a rope bridge unassisted. He made it across. Can you imagine how that affected him? He opened his heart to God and believed he could do anything he set his mind to!! This is what JLTA is all about – Pointing boys/young men to God and showing them, that as Christian Men, they can do anything God has planned for them!!!

Special Note of Thanks: I want to personally thank Ted Echard, David Gooding, Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept., Ruben Martinez, Chris Austin, and the Crabtrees’ for making this awesome event happen thru their prayer & servant hearts!!

GREAT TEXAS POW-WOW 07

Howdy!

Just one month till the greatest Royal Ranger Camp ever, at least in TEXAS, The Great Texas Pow Wow. The very first time all Royal Rangers in Texas will be able to participate in a State wide Royal Ranger Camp.

Commanders, make this happen for your boys. Bring your boys, Share in the experience of a four day camp, jammed packed full of activities and special pageants.

There will be 4 super water slides and other water activities, fantastic games, a battle re-enactment, a frontier village where you can have hands on experience, a Challenge Course and world renowned guest speakers.

I heard Royal Rangers from neighboring states will be attendance as well as Rangers from Malaysia and Germany.

The Great Texas Pow Wow 2007 will be among your boys most memorable experience in his Royal Ranger career.

You still have time to register at the $55.00 per person rate. Registration Received After May 8th is $75.00 per person.

Check out the website, www.greatt exaspowow.com, for registration form, complete packet, and more info.


Make it happen!

Leroy Collins
South Texas District Commander

Click HERE to be linked to all the information you need to attend the first ever Great Texas Pow Wow.

For a map to Lakeview Camp, CLICK HERE!

The Great Texas Pow Wow > Home

Website For Great Texas Pow-Wow: The Great Texas Pow Wow > Home

"Choices"

Psalm 119:33-34

May 31st - June 3, 2007 - Lakeview Camp Maypearl, TX

Great Texas Pow-Wow

Includes Registration, Food, Transportation, Patch & Insurance [$30 for 1^st son/family member, $26 for 2^nd son/family member, $25 for all other sons/family members, $25 for Khaki Commanders & $55 for Dads.]

After the first 20 people (who pay before May 6^th) – The cost will be $65 per person [$65 for 1^st son/family member, $57 for 2^nd son/family member, $55 for all other sons/family members, $55 for Commanders & Dads.]

After May 6^th – The cost will be $80 per person [$80 for 1^st son/family member, $77 for 2^nd son/family member, $75 for all other sons/family members, $75 for Commanders & Dads.]

PRIOR TO MAY 6^TH, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO N. TEXAS DISTRICT

AFTER MAY 6^TH, MAKE $75 CHECK PAYABLE TO N TX DISTRICT & SECOND CHECK FOR THE REMAINDER TO “THE OAKS FELLOWSHIP”

Parents:

1.) We will meet at the Church at 5 pm and leave at 5:30 pm. You will need to have a completed permission slip on each son. Also, please look over equipment list, your son will receive, and ensure that you pack the items listed within.

2.) We will return on Sunday between 12:30 & 1 pm. [We will be serving breakfast, but not lunch on Sunday]

Website For Great Texas Pow-Wow: The Great Texas Pow Wow > Home

Chuck Fairbanks/Outpost 33 Pinewood Derby Results

Overall Results

Position

Name

Group #

Lane 1

Lane 2

Lane 3

Lane 4

Avg. Time

1	3	ELLIOT WORSHAM	1	3.	024560	3	. 000624	3.007800	3 .	017936	3.012730
2	15	JASON WALDECK	2	3.	080856	3	. 078968	3.056888	3.	111512	3.082056
3	12	GRANT WALDECK	1	3 .	072736	3	.087704	3 .098040	3.	088224	3 .086676
4	19	EVAN WALDECK	3	3 .	099896	3	. 098720	3 .085512	3 .	116376	3 .100126
5	32	DAVID REYNOLDS	1	3 .	078120	3	.069216	3 .053744	3.	224216	3.106324
6	9	ANDREW GARCIA	2	3 .	116328	3	.119792	3.127536	3 .	097512	3 .115292
7	28	MADILENE WILKINS	5	3 .	132104	3	.124912	3.105280	3 .	107056	3.117338
8	13	LUKE NOWELS	1	3 .	132104	3	.106312	3 .145304	3.	093264	3.119246
9	33	J.T. REYNOLDS	2	3 .	115032	3	.154256	3.126416	3 .	128896	3 .131150
10	14	JAMES MERRYMAN	1	3 .	125592	3	.140504	3.152888	3.	139488	3.139618
11	30	MASON WILKINS	2	3 .	123984	3	.158024	3 .137480	3.	141688	3 .140294
12	10	HARRISON HAGGARD	1	3 .	133072	3	.151432	3 .140608	3 .	140376	3 .141372
13	1	RUSTY LEWIS	2	3 .	139328	3	.164368	3 .158336	3.	123328	3.146340
14	16	EZRA JORDAN	1	3 .	159032	3	.165352	3 .181912	3.	132720	3 .159754
15	8	BENJAMIN GARCIA	2	3.	166968	3	.177880	3.206912	3.	204824	3.189146
16	25	KOBY WALDECK	4	3.	204544	3	.230248	3.228856	3 .	203976	3.216906
17	29	CASSY WILKINS	5	3 .	258160	3	.193888	3 .237688	3 .	244904	3 .233660
18	23	GABRIEL DELVALLE	3	3 .	284592	3	.247608	3.282040	3.	254576	3 .267204
19	27	ALEXIS WILKINS	5	3.	301240	3	.242584	3 .225640	3.	311512	3.270244
20	7 TRENT BRADLEY		2	3.	288256	3	.226432	3.339312	3.	305904	3 .289976
21	2	AIYANA LEWIS	5	3 .	176320	3	.626376	3 .256872	3.	198376	3.314486
22	4	DREW BROWN	2	3 .	336216	3	.261656	3 .431664	3 .	409768	3 .359826
23	20	MATEO DELVALLE	1	3.	396280	3	.325728	3 .314608	3.	428968	3 .366396
24	5 THOMAS BROWN		1	3 .	531520	3	.684208	3 .596168	3.	532624	3.586130
25	11	GRANT HAGGARD	1	3 .	764272	3	.448448	3.661832	3.	552624	3.606794
26	18	CALEB BROWN	3	4 .	264920	3	. 935368	4.138232	4.	496152	4.208668
27	24	ADAM CAMPBELL	1	7.	000000	7	. 000000	7.000000	7.	000000	7.000000
28	6	THOMAS FULLER	3	7.	000000	7	.000000	7.000000	7.	000000	7.000000

Congratulations to our Grand Champion:

1	3	ELLIOT WORSHAM	Ranger Kid

And our Second and Third Place Overall Champions:

2	15	JASON WALDECK	Discover Ranger
3	12	GRANT WALDECK	Ranger Kid

Junior Leadership Training Academy Summer Camp Information

North Texas District Sarge Sellers Training Academy

Oklahoma Junior LeadershipTraining Academy Chandler, OK.

Click "HERE" For Sarge Sellers Application

Click "HERE" For Oklahoma JLTA Application

Discover Adventure Camp – (DAC) is a 3 day camp geared just for the Discovery Ranger age boy who has completed grade 3. This camp gives special emphasis in the following skills: Rope Craft, Fire Craft, Tool Craft, First Aid, Compass, Nature Study, and Cooking. It meets the requirements of Discovery Training Camp.

Offered at Sarge Sellers – Maypearl, TX. – June 24^th – 29^th, 2007 – Cost $90

Advanced Merit Camp

AMC is a camp designed for the purpose of helping boys earn advanced merits on their way to earning their Gold Medal of Achievement. Each boy can choose from a list of advanced merit classes offered. AMC can be attended by boys who have completed 4th grade and DAC, or have completed the 5 th grade. Although it does not count as an optional camp for the JLTA, it value is that it really helps boys earn their Gold Medal of Achievement. The AMC camp is a relaxed camp that gives emphasis to passing off advanced merits in a low-key atmosphere. Each day is filled with lots of fun and accomplishment.

Offered at Sarge Sellers – Maypearl, TX. – June 24^th – 29^th, 2007 – Cost $125

Frontier Brigade Camp (FBC) is a camp designed for the purpose of helping boys earn the Trail of the Grizzly merits on their way to earning their Gold Medal of Achievement. These classes will be taught in an FCF village setting by instructors in FCF outfits, creating a unique atmosphere and learning experience for the boys working on the Trail of the Grizzly merits. FBC can be attended by boys who have completed 6th grade and have previously attended an AMC, or are a current member of FCF. The FBC camp is a relaxed camp that will present each boy with a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Offered at Sarge Sellers – Maypearl, TX. – June 24^th – 29^th, 2007 – Cost $125

Junior Training Camp (JTC) is designed to give boys training in camping and leadership in their local outpost. JTC offers training in these specific areas: The Patrol Method, Rope Craft, Lashing, Nature Study, Tool Craft, Fire Craft, First Aid, Compass, Safety, Camp Layout, Cooking, Sanitation, Soul Winning, Junior Leaders in an Outpost, Council Fires, Model Outpost Meeting, The Advancement Trail, Camp Recreation, Backpacking, and Overnight Backpacking Trips.

Offered at Sarge Sellers – Maypearl, TX. – June 24^th – 29^th, 2007 – Cost $125

Advanced Junior Training Camp (AJTC) is open to all Royal Rangers who have completed the 8th grade, JTC, and are recommended by the Senior Commander. AJTC is designed to give boys advanced skills training and more intense leadership

training. The following is a list of AJTC classes: Advanced Leadership, How to Teach a Class, Soul Winning, Council Fires, and The 16 Fundamental Truths. To obtain Senior Commander’s recommendation, the young man must have earned his Bronze Medal of Achievement.

Offered at Rangerland – Chandler, OK. – June 20^th – 24^th, 2007 – Cost $94

Junior Training Trails (JTT) is a 5 day camp for Royal Rangers having completed 8th grade, successfully completed JTC and are recommended by the Senior Commander. This course is designed to provide basic instruction in backpacking skills.

Offered at Sarge Sellers – Maypearl, TX. – June 24^th – 29^th, 2007 – Cost $150

Junior Survival Camp (JSC) is open to all Royal Rangers who have completed the 10th grade, JTC, AJTC, and are recommended by the Senior Commander.

Offered at Rangerland – Chandler, OK. – June 20^th – 24^th, 2007 – Cost $94

Elite-Junior Leadership Camp (Elite-JLC) is open to all Royal Rangers who have completed four other JLTA camp
and are recommended by the Senior Commander. These young men will serve as Sr. Guides / Administrative Assistants in the other JLTA camps.

Offered at Rangerland – Chandler, OK. – June 20^th – 24^th, 2007 – Cost $94

Junior Academy is open to all Royal Rangers who have completed Elite-JLC and are returning to earn their Junior Academy graduate recognition. Will serve as Assistant Trainer of Elite-JLC and instruct JLTA classes under the supervision of the JLTA Deputy Commander.

Offered at Rangerland – Chandler, OK. – June 20^th – 24^th, 2007 – Cost $94

Chuck Fairbanks Chevrolet / Royal Ranger Pinewood Derby Racing Series

From: Richard Lynch
- One Of Our Outpost Councilman -

”I’m feeling a serious need for speed and I want all of our boys/young men to take part in the Chuck Fairbanks Chevrolet/ Outpost 33 Pinewood Derby Race.”

You can purchase your pinewood derby car, supplies, decals, paint, etc. at the hospitality booth each Wednesday night starting March 14^th, 2007

The Pinewood Derby Race Will Be At The Chuck Fairbanks Dealership –

IH35 S at Pleasant Run Exit

Desoto, TX. 75115

April 21^st, 2006 – Race Time is 9:45 am

(Check In And Registration Starts at 9 am)

The event is allso sponsored by
DeSoto’s Westlake Ace Hardware and MATCO Tools

Thank You For Christian Service Project For Parents Camped Out To Enroll Their Kids In Life School Red Oak

MARCH 6, 2007

Stan Lewis

Royal Rangers

777 S IH35 E

Red Oak, TX. 75115

Dear Stan,

Jesus said, "...to the extent you have done it to one of these brothers of mine, even the least of them, you have done it to me." Last Wednesday, during the Life School camp out, your Royal Rangers fed me when I was hungry. For that, I wish to thank them and complement them on their Christ-like attitude.

Thank you, Stan, for training up those young men in the way they should go.

In Christ's Love,

Janna DeWees

Go For The Saber Young Man!!

Dear Outpost 33 Parents

Choice Christian Greetings,

The JLTA (Junior Leadership Training Academy) presents an awesome opportunity for your son to grow spiritually on his path to become a Christian man and an effective Christian leader. JLTA is a summer camp that presents a path of accomplishments that build upon each other year after year towards this ultimate goal of Christian manhood & leadership. The following is a recommendation to keep your son on this path of accomplishment.

JLTA Purpose and Description

The church is in need of strong, young warriors to advance the Kingdom of God!! The Junior Academy grows God's warriors today. Many of today’s boys/young men lack discipline, honor, and self-control in their lives and do not know how to be a man, much less a Christian man. To this end, we in Royal Rangers, are striving to answer the call to help raise a new generation of strong and bold Christian men.

In the ministry of Royal Rangers, boys/young men strive to achieve all that is held high in terms of standards, growth, and honors. This starts with the Discovery Rangers, 3^rd to 5^th graders.

It is a simple fact that no one can lead, who can not lead themselves. Therefore, the goal with our 8 to 11 year olds (Discovery Rangers) is to pass on foundational skills of personal leadership, personal accountability, and personal morality/ethics. Additionally we stress teamwork and create the basis upon which they will be able to lead others, as well.

Striving to achieve all that is held high in terms of standards, growth, and honors does not stop after a boy turns 11 yrs. of age and completes the 5^th grade. It continues thru both junior high and high school. Year upon year, these young men have worked to move from one advancement to the next, but will only do so if there is a “next” challenge. Some of these boys achieve the highest award a boy can receive, the Gold Medal of Achievement. But often times after receiving this award, there are no challenges in Royal Rangers for these boys to work to overcome. It’s not long before they are no longer actively involved in Royal Rangers and sometimes not involved in their church at all.

Many of these young men are between the ages of 12 and 21; a time in their lives when they have a need to devote themselves completely and begin to fully develop their leadership skills. As a result, young men with as many as ten years of training in church and Ranger Ministry begin to slip away from the church. Years later, one of two of these young men may reappear in the church and perhaps become involved in a ministry within a church or even become a Royal Ranger commander. What happened to all those young men? What could have been accomplished for the kingdom during those years when the same young men wanted to do more in the Royal Rangers ministry or other ministries within the church?

The Junior Leadership Training Academy (JLTA) is one of the several options to help answer these questions. This training experience is designed to be a catalyst and springboard of spiritual challenge and discipleship for future ministry in the Ranger ministry, youth ministry, men’s ministry and/or the church. More so, they receive positive interactive Christian mentorship from Christian men and learn what it takes to be a good husband, an effective father, and sound spiritual head of household.

The goal of the JLTA is to prepare young men for a gradual, ever increasing role of leadership in their respective homes, local outpost/church, section, and district. The inspiration and training the Ranger brings back to his church & outpost is a source of rich ministry and edification to other boys in the outpost.

It is typical that a young man will experience a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the Master Ranger – Jesus Christ - during his training at the various Academy summer camps. He will learn things about himself and what he needs to do in order to follow the Lord’s will for his life. That high sense of spiritual awareness will become infectious as he continues to interact with Christian leaders/mentors. Those he comes into contact with will desire to have the same experience; to learn, to advance, and to respond to the challenge of the JLTA. In short, through the JLTA, boys are learning the importance of assuming their role of leadership within their future families and their church, thus training young men to become strong Christian men, husbands, fathers and leaders of the church!!

Sincerely – Your Servant,

Stan Lewis

Senior Commander

Outpost 33’s Khaki Program

Trail To The Sabre

Special Note On Earning The Saber: Elite JLC (Elite Junior Leadership Camp)

Elite Junior Leadership Camp is a post-Academy camp. A young man must have completed four JLTA camps [JTC, AJTC, JSC, & one of the optional camps]. These young men act as senior guides and over see the various patrols of boys/young men who are in the other JLTA camps. The camp will focus upon instruction reinforced by activity and leadership roles performed in a variety of opportunities.

Graduates who are eligible will earn an Academy Saber inscribed with their name, the date, and their favorite Scripture verse. This personalized Saber will be a trophy that many will want, but few Rangers will receive. Only those that complete the pre-requisite camps and Elite JLC camps will have the honor of receiving the Saber.

**Note, in order to earn the Saber, a Ranger must complete five camps - JTC, AJTC, JSC, one optional camps, Elite JLC, the Expedtition Ranger Leadership Medal, and complete 25 Spirit Challenges.

Great Texas PowWow - May 31—June 3, 2007 - Lakeview Campgrounds

Pow-Wow 2007 will be like nothing ever seen before. That’s because North Texas, South Texas, and West Texas districts will all come together for one big Pow-Wow.

Lakeview Campgrounds will be the scene of this never before held event. It will be a 4 day camp beginning on Thursday May 31st and carry into Sunday June 3rd.

Council Fires are being planned along with activities and all things worthy of this anticipated event. Some details are starting to come together.

The cost for this event will be $55/camper. This will cover registration, patches, and all meals. This is the first time a Pow-Wow will include meals. This will help with space for campsites. We are anticipating as many as 2000 campers at this event so all the camp space is needed. With all meals provided, your outpost will be able to leave equipment such as your kitchen and kitchen tools. Start your fundraising early for your outpost.

There will be an early registration time similar to Camporama so a count can be estimated.

An exciting list of speakers is coming together,

including Pastor/Evangelist Steve Hill,

Evangelist Randy Ruiz,

and others. This will be an exciting time of fun and activity with evening council fires/pageants that will challenge your spiritual life.

Watch for more details and info in upcoming newsletters and announcements.

Click Here For Download of The Latest North Texas Signal Fire Magazine

Camporama 2006

By Pat Riley -

North Texas District Staff

I’ve always told the Rangers that Camporamais the camp of a life time, whether you’re a
boy or over 50. And it didn’t disappoint! TheEagle Rock facilities were excellent, (most) of
the meals were great, the games were enjoyable,the FCF village was awesome, and the
services….well you just had to be there. 6000 hearts combined in worship, well it’s indescribable.

The Tuesday night service wasespecially significant for our outpost. Each of
our eleven boys were moved by the Spirit.Each of them grew amazingly. Our campsite
was changed after Tuesday night, and kept on through the remainder of the week.

Hat pins! Oh my, if you have never been toCamporama you just can not imagine. If you
have been, you’ve gotten the hat pin bug. Our Rangers may have had more fun trading and
learning how than anything else.

The games were fun, the exhibits were cool, but trading hat pins was like panning for gold. Our Royal Rangers are still wearing their hats and Camporama t-shirts.

The boys living together was quite interesting. You can spend the night with your buddy or
go on a Royal Rangers camp for the weekend, but nine days with folks you don’t normally
live with is an adventure. It wasn’t all pleasant, we certainly had our moments, but after a week of living together and having to solve the issues of the day, the relationships in our Outpost are better than ever. Cliques and rivalries became unimportant. The boys’ tolerance for those around them has grown incredibly. And when the older boys change like this, it runs throughout the Outpost.

Hat pins, games, pizza, car trip, swimming, sight seeing, rain, water guns, hot summer, three new places to camp, new friends, I tell you, Camporama 2006 was the camp of a life time. No matter how old you are.

From North Texas District Signal Fire Magazine

Click Here For Download of The Latest North Texas Signal Fire Magazine

We Invite You To A Special Court Of Honor

We would like to invite, one and all, to witness three of our young men receive the highest honor that a Royal Ranger can earn - The Gold Medal of Achievement. These young men are:

• Daniel Bryce
• Austin B. Crabtree
• Jonathan Stewart

September 16th, 2006 at The Oaks Fellowship

777 S IH 35 E

Red Oak, TX. 75154

(214)-376-8208

The Ceremony begins at 11:00 am

in the main auditorium, with the reception to follow in Mangrum Hall.

Come see goals for filled and dreams unfold for these three young men!!!!!!!

____________

Obtaining the Gold Medal is the goal & dream of every boy/young man in the Royal Ranger Ministry, but few acheive it. Since 1998, we have had 8 other young men earn their Gold Medal of Achievement in our outpost. This year we will add three to that number. And we have three who became Silver Medalist this year, that should earn their Gold Medal in 2007.

A Brief History Of And

What It Takes To Earn

The Gold Medal of Achievement

The Gold Medal of Achievement (GMA) is a medal of great distinction and honor. It was first offered in 1963 with the first recipient completing its requirements in 1964. In its 40+ year history the GMA has been earned by over 5000 boys ages 12 through 17 years of age. Click here to see the list of recipients since the first GMA was awarded.

The average age of a boy earning the GMA is approximately 16 years of age. This indicates that a boy has been involved in Royal Rangers for at least 4-5 years before earning his GMA. At this time, slightly less than 1% of the boys involved in Royal Rangers each year earn the GMA. As a result of its challenging merit trail, it is truly a coveted award for any Royal Ranger boy.

GMA recipients must:

• Be at least 12 years (and at least in the 6th grade), but less than 18 years old.
• Have been a Silver Medalist for at least 3 months
• Have completed 24 merits, 16 of those chosen from a required list and 8 personal choice.
• Have earned 48 bible merits or earn the Gold Bible Merit
• Have served in a leadership (junior) position for at least 6 months
• Have written a 500 word essay on “The Value of Royal Rangers to Me”
• Have completed a Christian Service Project

Camporama 2006 - What A Week!!!!

Our Outpost took 10 boys/young men - ranging in age from 10 to 19 years of age. We had an awesome time on the way to Silver Dollar City - Branson, MO., then to Camp Eagle Rock for Camporama, back to Silver Dollar City and then the road trip back home. God keep his hand on us every second of the day. We all have memories that will last a life time!!!

See our Outpost 33 - 2006 Camporama Photo Gallery.

Check out the streaming videos from Camporama, especially the ones form the Nightly services. It will bless your heart and allow you to see how

Royal Rangers is Reaching, Teaching, and Keeping boys/young men for Jesus Christ!!

Now A Word From The National Office

Camporama 2006 has come to an end and thousands of campers now return to their homes challenged to live the life of a champion for God. The week will be remembered for its hot and dry weather, loads of fun actitives and competitions, exciting worship music and inspiring and
challenging evening messages.

Camporama Items - If you didn't purchase a Camporama group photo on site, don't worry,
we'll have a way for you to order them right here through National Camporama.org very soon! Also, surplus items such as hats and t-shirts from Camporama 2006 also will be available for sale right here. Keep watching for details.

Every registered participant will receive a special FREE Camporama
video DVD in the mail as soon as they are completed!

While it's impossible to know what a Camporama is really like if you haven't attended one personally, we have tried to capture a small bit of the experience in our many photo galleries and streaming videos. We hope that you enjoy them, whether you were a participant looking back on a wonderful week or one who stayed at home this year but still wants a glimpse into the experience.

During the week of Camporama, these web pages were viewed 25,281 times and we expect a flood of visitors in the days and weeks to come as participants get home and want to look back on the experience. Thank you to all our great web visitors!
Now we want to hear from you!

Let us know what you think about www.NationalCamporama.org or just what you thought about Camporama 2006. What was your favorite memory?
We have a special page for Your Feedback, so make yours a good one and we'll include it on the site! Well, what are you waiting for?

Send us your message now!

Outpost 33 Mystery Camp Was Junior Leadership Training Camp At Rangerland, OK.

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACADEMY

WAS AWESOME!!

Our Own Daniel Garner

Was The Distinguished Graduate

For The Junior Training Camp

Campers

Daniel Garner, Joshua Garner, And Robert Johnson Jr. Attended JTC

Austin Crabtree And Brent Oldaker Attended AJTC

(Advance Junior Training Camp)

Photos From The Nightly Alter Services

As They Say, A Picture Paints A 1000 Words!!!

The Camp Director And His Camp Commanders Were Very Impressed With Our Young Men.

We Were Told That If We Had More Like Them - To Bring Them Next Year Along With The Young Men We Took This Year

N. TEXAS DISTRICT WATER PARK DAY

GET ALL WET
BEFORE YOU HAVE
TO GO
BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

JOIN US AT THE
N. TEXAS DISTRICT DAY
AT THE BAHAMA BEACH
WATER PARK

AUGUST 5TH, 2006
AT 10:30 AM

COST $10.00*

All BOYS/YOUNG MEN

MUST HAVE A PERMISSION SLIP

AND MEDICAL FORM ON FILE

TO GO
-
NO EXCEPTIONS

*COST INCLUDES:

PARK ADMISSION
&
LUNCH

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS $3.00
YOU WILL NEED TO PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 19TH, 2006

REGISTRATION FEE GOES UP TO $4.50 AFTER JULY 19TH!!

RANGER KIDS K-2ND GRADE - TURN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS AND REGISTRATION FEES TO CDR. BILL BROWN

KHAKI CAMPERS 3RD - 12TH GRADE - TURN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS AND REGISTRATION FEES INTO CDR. JIM MILLER

CLICK HERE - FOR PERMISSION SLIP & MEDICAL FORM

5th Annual Westlake Ace Hardware Fundraiser For Summer Camp

We will be holding our 5th annual summer camp fundraiser during Westlake Ace Hardware annual father's day sale on June 17, 2006 from 9 to 12:30 pm.

Westlake Ace of DeSoto, TX. will be providing hamburgers, hotdogs, and buns for us to cook for donations during its annual father's day sale.


Westlake has been an awesome sponsor of our Royal Ranger Outpost for 5 years now and many boys have been blessed as a result.

So come on down and support Royal Rangers and let Westlake Ace hardware of DeSoto - know that you appreciate their support of our boys and young men!!


We need to raise over $3000.

North Texas District Calendar

It is a good ideal to take a peek at the North Texas District Website from time to time. You will find a lot of useful information.

There site is at: http://www.royalrangers.net/ntd/index.htm

The following is from the District Calendar [July 2006 to Jan 2007]

Legend:

• DR - Discovery Rangers [3rd-5th grade]
• AR - Adventure Rangers [6th-8th grade]
• ER - Expedition Rangers [High School]
• RED - Events we will be attending

July
17-21
National CamporamaLocation: Eagle Rock, Missouri - AR/ER

August
5
District Water Park DayLocation: TBA
18-19
FCF Frontier AdventureLocation: Lakeview Camp AR/ER

September
9
Instructor Certification Seminar Location: Lakeview Camp - Commanders w/Sr. Cdr.s Approval
23
District Ranger of the Year Testing Location: TBD AR/ER w/Khaki Coordinator's approval

October
1-7
National Royal Rangers Week Location: Every Church
17
Light for the Lost Banquet Location: Contact your Sectional Commander
27-29
FCF Family Days Location: Lakeview Camp - FCF members

November
10-11
District Winter Camps Location: Contact your Divisional Commander DR/AR/ER

December
2
District Staff BanquetLocation: TBD
9
FCF Family Banquet Location: Christ Church A/G, Fort Worth, TX FCF Members

2007

January
5
District Executive Staff MeetingLocation: Lakeview Camp
6
District Staff Meeting for ALL Sectional Staff Location: Lakeview Camp - Senior Commander
26-27
South Central Regional Conference Location: TBD - Open to all Commanders

AR - ER Parent Leter 012606

Choice Christian Greetings


Dear Adventure & Expedition Ranger Parents,

There are so many exciting things that are happening this year that I feel that I am going to burst with excitement at anytime.

Camporama is coming up and if your son's have never been they need to experience it. This camp is so awesome that it occurs only one time every 4 years.

Think on this, over 5000 men, boys and young men in one spot. It is so big that it has its own police force of 16 volunteers [from federal, state, county, and city departments]. Each and every day is full of events that will keep your son busy all day and the nightly services will feed your son's spiritual needs.

There is also our Mystery outing. During a Camporama year, we combine our mystery outing with Camporama. So on the way up - on the way back or both, we will take your son's on an outing that they'll talk about for years to come. Last time we went to Silver Dollar City Amusement park on the way up and on the way back. For the junior high and high schoolers, we are setting up a special event called "MO - THE NEXT LEVEL". Not only will they attend the mystery outing and Camporama, but we are attempting to set up a mystery outing - just for them & it will take place just before Camporama

We need for you to meet with us at one of the following times:

1. January 29th, from 12:15 to 1 pm in Room 101.

2. Phone Conference, January 31st, 7-7:55 pm

a. Dial-in Number: 1-712-432-2000 (call this number and when prompted – enter the participant access code and you’re in!)

b. Participant Access Code – 331777

3. Phone Conference, February 2nd,7-7:55 pm

a. Dial-in Number: 1-712-432-2000 (call this number and when prompted – enter the participant access code and you’re in!)

b. Participant Access Code – 331777

Also, we need as many parents as possible at the following meeting:
· February 5th, from 12:15 to 1:30 for a potluck lunch meeting that will cover Camporama and our flower sale fundraiser. CHILD CARE PROVIDED [BY OUR OLDER BOYS WHO ARE RAISING MONEY FOR CAMPORAMA]


We will have a copy of the calendar on hand, parent packet (with outpost info. for parents).

Please ENSURE that we have your email addresses and good contact numbers, so we can keep you in the constant loop of what's going on. This will prevent any last minute surprises. We have a 24/7 site with our calendar, parent related forms/info and news/updates/prayer request. When you get an invitation to this site - PLEASE - approve and opt in.

Also, we have a phone messaging service that will call you 2-3 days prior to an event as a reminder. Each of us has full plates and our kids are so busy that we forget things from time to time. Since we wish to be servants to you, these reminder calls will go out 2-3 days prior

Finally, we have an auto responder service. An auto responder sends out emails automatically at a certain time. We want to enter reminder notices of events, campouts, etc. The service will automatically send out notices to you.

Like I said, we want to keep you in the loop so that events and outings do not catch you by surprise - ever! So please opt in to this also. Your information is secure and will not be given out!

Thank you for allowing us to Reach, Teach, and Keep your boys/young men for Jesus Christ!!

In His Service,

Stan Lewis
Senior Commander
Outpost 33
kntvigil@sbcglobal.net
214-629-7217

Important Flower Sale Fundraiser Meeting & Potluck Dinner

• Dear Parents,
  
  It is time for the first of our flower sales this year. We need as many parents as possible at the following meeting:
  
  February 5th, from 12:15 to 1:30 for a potluck lunch meeting that will mainly cover our flower sale fundraiser [Feb. 10-14, 2006]. We shall discuss how it works, take names of volunteers for different time slots, and walk you through how sales are made, taking checks, taking credit cards and use of the cash register.
  
  CHILD CARE PROVIDED [BY OUR OLDER BOYS WHO ARE RAISING MONEY FOR CAMPORAMA]
  
  
  The vendor who is supplying the flowers is very excited for us this year and estimates that we could bring in as much as $2200 to 3000 this year!!
  
  Every dollar we bring in is a dollar we do not have to ask you for.
  
  Here is how it works:
  
  THE BROKER WILL PAY US 20% OF WHAT WE SELL AND PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING AT HIS COST AND HIS EXPENSE:
• WILL SET UP AND BREAK DOWN THE TENT [20 BY 20] SUPPLY THE PRODUCT AND EAT THE COST OF FLOWERS THAT AREN'T SOLD OR FLOWERS THAT WILT OR GO BAD.
• ACCEPTS TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR BAD CHECKS/CREDIT CARDS FRAUD
• PROVIDES ALL THE LIGHTING [WE PROVIDE THE ELECTRICITY]
• SETS UP AND TAKES DOWN BANNERS
• PROVIDES ALL TABLES.
• KEEP US STOCKED WITH THE ROSES, FLOWERS, ETC. WE NEED
• WILL PROVIDE ACCESSORIES WE NEED AND WILL TAKE BACK WHAT IS NOT SOLD.
  
  OUTPOST 33
• A PLACE TO SET THE TENT
• ELECTRICITY FOR THE LIGHTING
• SECURITY
• LABOR
• CONDUCT AN INVENTORY AT CLOSE OF EACH DAY & PRIOR TO OPENING TO
• PREVENT SHRINKAGE
• THE SALES PERMIT.

We get to keep 100% of our fees for small & large arrangements.

Announcement For Adventure & Expedition Rangers

Beginning the first Wednesday in February,
We shall start the God & Life program.

It is a five week course and at the conclusion,
each young man earns the God & Life Medal

[And yes, it does count towards the Gold Medal
of Achievement]


God and Life

Lesson-by-Lesson

1. Section One: God Calls All Kinds of People

2. Section Two: God dozen’t Expect Us to Do It On Our Own

3. Section Three: Each of Us Must Make a Personal Response to the Call of God

4. Section Four: God Gives Strength to Face Adversities

5. Section Five: God Can Accomplish Great Things through Those who are Willing to Do God's Will

• Service Project
• Wrap-Up

Report On N. TX. Divisional Winter Camp

"THE PRIDELANDS

OF

THE LION OF JUDAH"

ROYAL RANGER OUTPOST 33
December 6, 2005

Dear Pastor Tim and Outpost Council,

I want you to know that we had a wonderful time at the N. Texas Divisional Winter Camp. Churches from the south Dallas, Waxahachie and N. Dallas Sections attended.

During the Friday night service, six boys received Christ as their personal savior, six more where filled with the spirit for the first time and 7 boys rededicated their lives.

Of these boys, our outpost had one boy receive Christ and two who where filled with the spirit for the first time.

Tobias Garner showed good leadership potential as the senior guide. Tobias Garner’s patrol guides - Joseph Williamson and Gabriel Del Valle also showed good leadership potential as they carried out the senior guides directives in setting up the camp site; maintaining a clean & safe camp site; and breaking down the camp site.


Sincerely,

Stanley Bryant Lewis
Stan Lewis
Senior Commander – Outpost 33

Announcing Our Awards Ceremony & Other Tidbits Of News At The Oaks Fellowship

Pirates of the Caribbean Council
of Achievement Awards
(For all Royal Rangers - Grades k thru 12th)

Arr! It’s time to give the little varmints their awards!
Wednesday, October 26,2005
All Ranger Kids and Discovery Rangers come dressed in your pirate gear . The fun begins at 7pm sharp. If yur late, ya might have to walk the plank!!

We’re gonna have a great time. We will have: A Bounce Ship; A Real Treasure Hunt; And tons of fun!!
Parents please come join us at 8pm to see your child/young man receive his awards. They have all worked very hard and it would be great for them to see your smiling faces in the audience!

We need refreshments for our event. Please call Commander Sheri Del Valle @ Home (972)617-9855 or Cell (214)893-9421 to let her know what you can bring. We will need drinks, cookies, cupcakes, chips & dips.

UNIFORMS

All Kids in Royal Rangers need a uniform and books. Please contact Commander Sheri Del Valle on Wednesday nights at the hospitality booth for more info.

Price List:

RK & DR Vest - $9.00
RK & DR T-Shirt - $8.00
RK Handbook - $5.00
RK Workbook - $5.00

DR Handbook - $7.00
DR Workbook - $10.00

Starter Kits W/ Emblem Patches
- $35.00 for Ranger Kids
- $42.00 for Discover & Adventure Rangers

Tidbits

Supplies Needed:

The Ranger Kids Kindergarten class is needing games. If you can donate any games appropriate for 5 year olds, please contact Commander Sherri Byers @ (972)989-4062.

Dues and Charter Fees:

If you have not paid your dues yet, please send your weekly dues to class each week. Parents, please make sure your children are in uniform and bring their Bibles and books to class each week. If you have any questions contact Sr. Commander Stan Lewis @ (214)629-7217 or email him at kntvigil@sbcglobal.net.

Don’t forget to buy your Homemade Gourmet on Wednesday night’s @ the Hospitality Booth. The proceeds go to our Royal Rangers Ministry! If you miss us on Wednesday night’s, you can still help by calling Sheri Del Valle @ (214)893-9421. You can make a difference by booking a home-show!

Please Complete My Survey

Below is a link to a very important survey regarding your son(s). I do realize that your time is valuable, but if you could give us 3-5 min. - it would really benefit the ministry to both boys and young men like me. Please click on the following link (if you have any problem, please contact Senior Commander - Stan Lewis)

Click Here Today To See How You Can Help Us Reach-Teach-Keep Your Son For Christ



Please sign up for one of the planning committees that you will find in the survey. Anything that you are interested in helping with, please write the word INTERESTED and leave everything else blank.

When you see the need for assistance you may feel overwhelmed. But don't be. We are well aware that all of our plates are pretty full. So do not feel pressure to sign up for more than just one of the following.

However, we will never try to limit God's calling on a person. So if you really feel lead to do more than one - assist where you are lead. [Do place the word "INTERESTED" in the blank next to the area(s) where you wish to assist.]

God Bless,

Austin Crabtree
Prideland Scribe For Outpost 33
Royal Ranger Silver Medalist #S084-2004

Paying Charter Fees/Activity Fees At Hospitality Booth

Dear Moms & Dads,

We will be in the atrium Sunday, next to the Playground during the breaks between the 9:30 and 11:00 am services to accept fees for your son(s) Royal Ranger Charter Fee.

If you find it easier to go to the hospitality booth, please click on the following link, print out the Fee Check List, complete it, and then turn it in with your payment. This will help the hospitality booth out big time. Without the sheet, they have no ideal what you are paying for nor what the appropriate fee is.

The form will also help out my staff, so please help us out and complete the form fist.

Please click on the following:

ROYAL RANGER 2005-2006 FEES CHECK SHEET

Thank You,

Stan Lewis
Senior Commander
Outpost 33

Congratulations!!

Commander Dan Syrcle

Commander Syrcle recently completed the Instructor Certification Course and passed both his exam and oral instruction before a board of Instructor Trainers. Cdr. Dan is now allowed to Certified Instructor pins on his uniform. Outpost 33 now has three certified instructors [Sr. Commander - Stan Lewis, Cdr. Bill Brown, and Cdr. Dan Syrcle]. I am very proud of Cdr. Syrcle. He has proven to be a fine husband, loving father, capable instructor, role model, and man of God.
Join me in given him your best by leaving some uplifting comments for him.

Commander Sherri Byers

Commander Byers recently completed Ranger Basics Leadership course and earned her Ranger Basics patch. Cdr. Byers is the Group Commander for the Kindergarten age Ranger Kids. She is an exceptional role model for her boys.
I have worked with her husband as a police officer and I know he is very proud of his wife. She is definitely a "crown" for her husband and proven Proverbs 31 woman. I am very proud of
her.
Join me in given her your best by leaving some uplifting comments for her.

Welcome Parents, Commanders, & Royal Rangers

Parents, in the side bar you will find links to Outpost 33 Parent Package, permission slips for activities, equipment list, etc.
Parent - REMEMBER TO CHARTER YOUR SON(s)!! See your group commander or the Senior Commander ASAP. The charter fee is $12 per boy and Commander.
If you can't pay now, that is ok - but ensure that we know you intend on chartering your son(s); so that we get an accurate head count by Sept. 21st, 2005