2010 Ranger Camp

"Young-un" goes home to be with the Lord.

For over 20 years, Phil Wayman was the key figure in the Northwest leading,
training, and promoting Royal Rangers. To him, everyone was "young-un". With
his big, infectious smile, he would wrap his Oklahoma farm boy arm around you and
whisper, "You know Jesus loves you?" Phil had a way of getting right to the point. And
the thousands of boys and men who knew him, loved him.

Phil passed away at age 88, July 10, 2010. He leaves a legacy that will live on for years to come. He was District Commander from the beginning in 1962 until passing the baton to Rev. Bob Unruh. Phil lived in Lacy, WA attending Faith Assembly and leading devotions with boys in the local outpost right into his eighties. He loved Jesus and he loved boys, but he especially loved bringing boys to meet Jesus. Besides serving as District Commander, Phil also led many training events such as National Training Camps, Training Trails, and countless Leadership Training sessions.

Phil traveled abroad on at least 4 missions trips serving the local missionary and helping plant or train Royal Rangers in those countries.

Faith Assembly in Lacey hosted a memorial service on Friday, July 16 with about 250 people in attendance; many in Royal Ranger uniforms. The boys from local outpost 286 brought in the flags and led the congregation in the standard 3 flag salutes. Pastor Dan Secrist led the service sharing many stories and accomplishments from Phil's life. Songs were sung by Phil's grandsons, James and John Roberts. Special recognition was given to Alma Wayman, Phil's wife for all the years of support and prayer she gave throughout Phil's years of ministry. Certainly his ministry would not have been so impactful, had it not been for her strength, love and prayers. Thank you Alma! After a brief slide show of Phil's life, the congregation stood and sang Amazing Grace.

Phil was my mentor. As a young children's pastor coming out of Northwest College, Phil took me under his wing to lead, train, and encourage in ministry. I was only one of many for whom Phil did the same thing. We all say "Thank You, Phil" and we pledge to do our best to live up to the standard of excellence you set for us.

Certainly the Lord has welcomed you Home with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"

by Dean Kimber

Parley had a new venue this year as 100 boys and 60 leaders from all four west side divisions came together for two days of fun, adventure, and fellowship. Everyone had a great time seeing how the Northwest mountain men of the 1800's lived and worked and got to join in with hands on activities.

Friday afternoon was spent among tall fir trees setting up tents, putting the camp site together, and having dinner. As darkness settled, everyone joined by the council fire for worship, songs, and a great message by Chad Laffey "Swift River" about how we all have gifts and talents. Afterwards there were S'mores back at the camp sites and then lights out.

In the morning a bugle reveille was blown and it was time to get up, get breakfast and then gather for morning worship and another message by Swift River about making the right choices. The rest of the day was filled with fun in the mountain man village where there was candle making, working iron in the forge area, shaping a long bow, trading beads, furs and other goods, and some story telling by the men in buckskins. Outside the tent village there was a trail walk with knife and tomahawk targets, an archery range, and a chance to shoot a black powder rifle.

The day wrapped up with everyone gathered one last time to receive prizes for the shooting and throwing events and then it was time to "load up the wagons" and go home. A big thank you goes to our hosts, The Tacoma Sportsman Club, for letting us use their picnic area and archery and shooting ranges.See you next year.

Randy Wright/FCF President
Northwest Network Royal Rangers

There has never been a time in our ministry that our personal knowledge of Royal Rangers is more important then today!  It is vital to the success of your outpost that you remain well informed and up to date on the latest upgrades.  Are you getting the most out of your charter dollars using your 15% GPH discount when placing orders.  Do you know what TRaCclub is and how you can subscribe online?  What is Ranger Essentials anyway?  Have you stood beside anyone in a Utility Uniform yet and really got to look it over?

April is just around the corner as is the NW Region Commanders Conference and you need to be there.  Trickle down information is lousy, come and get your updates first hand from your Region and Network staff just back from Springfield!

Spend some time with fellow laborers in Christ for boys, and allow yourself some time of refreshing and encouragement.  Here's what you need to do: send the registration form to your printer RIGHT NOW, fill it out, attach the check and drop in tomorrows mail.

The success of Royal Rangers depends on YOU, come let us help you be all God has called you to be.

In service to men and boys,
Ken Gray
NWMN Royal Ranger Coordinator
Mobile 509 961-2268
kengray@royalrangersnw.com

I am very excited to participate in three National Training events this year either on staff or as a trainee!!!

Will you consider joining me? The WCO and the brand new NRMC are critical for every Ranger Leader, and the NCE will just be FUN! I have never been on a canoe expedition and this will the last of it's kind till the new National Adventure Camps are rolled out. Check your schedule and register today. Don't wait till the last minute we need to know you're coming!

Register Today at: http://royalrangers.ag.org/training/nationalcamps/

World Class Outpost seminar is designed to expose the outpost leadership team to a successful set of practices, methods, strategies, and tools that will enable them to develop into a "World Class Outpost". The outpost leaders are encouraged to attend and complete this event together along with their Pastor or Children's Pastor

National Canoe Expedition is designed to give leaders specialized training on how to conduct canoe trips and to provide outstanding adventures in some of the most beautiful canoe country in America.

National Rangers Ministry Camp provides instruction in basic outdoor skills and activities providing leaders with the skills needed to take their Ranger boys on exciting outpost activities outside their normal weekly meeting times. Instruction in effectively implementing the team/patrol method will be offered as a means to facilitate junior leadership development. Also, leaders will be challenged to connect with God and explore spiritual manhood.

In service to men and boys,
NWMN Royal Rangers Coordinator
Ken Gray
509 961‐2268
kenwgray@royalrangersnw.com