Ranger Kids

On behalf of our Network Commander Ken Gray a special "Hats Off" to all the people who came this past Saturday, October 11th to the Network (District) Ranger Of The Year event which was held at the Central Assembly in Yakima, WA. The leaders who helped out are to be commended and were fantastic in their evaluations. But even more so, each Ranger boy who came is especially honored to be our new "Network Rangers of the Year" for 2007 - 2008. In all we had 21 nominations.

We as members of the Network ROTY staff are proud to be part of this great recognition event. These young men demonstrated to us that they have learned much this past year and accordingly impressed us with their many accomplishments. Below are the results of the 2008 ROTY event. Unless noted, each boy below scored in the Excellent category (just below 85%). Boys noted as Outstanding scored 85% or higher.

Discovery Rangers:

• Matthew Cumpston, Zillah, #398
• Larry Norris III, Longview, #168
• Austin Owen, Yakima, #162
• Cutter Wurl, Wenatchee, #150

Adventure Rangers:

• Wyatt Sunkel, Bremerton, #72
• Thomas West, Bothell, #64
• Mathew West, Bothell, #64
• Christian Lundeen, Wenatchee, #150

Expedition Rangers:

• Alex Walter, Port Angeles, #147 "Outstanding"
• John Chau, Vancover, #61
• Neil Gregg, Yakima, #357

In addition, each boy has received an appropriate district medallion and name tag he can proudly wear on his Royal Ranger uniform. The medallions and name tags are indicators that each boy did a terrific job this past year and is justly deserving to wear them.

Finally, the following boys have been invited to go to the Regional Ranger of the Year. This event will be held at Stone Church in Yakima on the 7nd and 8th of November. They are:

• Wyatt Sunkel (Adventure)
• Thomas West (Adventure)
• Alex Walter (Expedition)
• John Chau (Expedition)

To each of them, good luck, keep studying, and God Bless.

Fall is just around the corner; back to school, brightly colored trees, football, and RANGER OF THE YEAR!.

Ranger of the Year is a time where boys come together to show their knowledge and skill in Royal Rangers. It is not a test against other boys, but a measure of progress each boy is making toward the Level of Excellence. All boys can earn the highest award of Outstanding Ranger of the Year based on the points he scores.

Below is an informative document that provides detailed instructions for boys and commanders, application form, point break downs, medals and certificates available.

Levels of evaluation are:

• Outpost - boys complete the application form accumulating points for activities and advancements.
• Divisional - boys gather within a geographical area bringing their application points and through tests and demonstrations, earn more points.
• Network - All boys who score a certain point total may attend the ROTY day in Yakima to again participate in further evaluation areas to earn points

For those who may not have participated in ROTY before, contact your Divisional Coordinator who can answer questions and give advice of how to be prepared.

Divisional Evaluations occur September 27th.

Network evaluation is October 11, Central Assembly, Yakima, WA.