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Royal Ambassadors for Christ2008-2009

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CONTENTHistory…3Pledge…8

Formal of Meeting…9Introduction of new members…

Discovery 1Discovery 2Discovery 3

Hiker Drill Badges

Camper Woodsman

Basic BadgesLad Achievement, Stars BarsMission Bible Memory Medals

Mission Study patchActivity Patches

Leadership pins, awards

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Who Are Royal Ambassadors?A Royal Ambassador (RA) is a boy in grades 1-12 committed to living out the RA Pledge. This pledge is part of personal and chapter (group of RAs) accountability.

WHAT IS THE ROYAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION?

Royal Ambassadors (RAs) is a Bible-centered, church-based, Southern Baptist mission education organization for boys in grades 1-6.

WHY THE NAME ROYAL AMBASSADORS?

The RA Motto, "We are Ambassadors for Christ," not only gives the organization its name, but also gives the boys and leaders a lifestyle goal. This motto is taken from Scripture, specifically 2 Corinthians 5:20.

The Scripture passage 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 describes the purpose of Royal Ambassadors. While the RA motto is found in verse 20, the other verses sum up Paul's declaration of why we need to be ambassadors for Christ.

"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. Now everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed the message of reconciliation to us. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ; certain that God is appealing through us, we plead on Christ's behalf, 'Be reconciled to God.'" (2 Cor. 5:17-20, HCSB)

WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF THE RA EMBLEM AND THEIR PURPOSES?

The Words RA—Royal AmbassadorsAn ambassador is a representative in a court or nation other than his own. Royal Ambassadors are representatives of Christ the King bringing good news of salvation to people everywhere. The RA Motto reads, "We are Ambassadors for Christ" (2 Cor. 5:20, HCSB).

The ShieldThe shield stands for faith in Christ (see Eph. 6:16). This symbol represents the journey of faith and a commitment to having faith in Christ.

The CrownThe crown stands for Christ the King and what He represents (see Jas. 1:12). As a follower and ambassador of Christ, we are to stay focused on Jesus and His message to the world.

The BranchThe branch is for achievement and victory in the work of being an Ambassador for Christ (see Matt. 25:21). Combining skills and actions help accomplish the goal of carrying the gospel to people needing to hear it.

The ColorsBlue represents the boy's loyalty to Christ, His church, and each other.

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Gold represents the worth of the boy to God's mission.White represents purity of living, which makes him an effective ambassador.

Personal Growth Plan

What is the RA Personal Growth Plan?

Process for developing "Ambassadors for Christ." For boys in grades 1-6. Uses sets of learning and experiencing activities that guide the boys to make

and keep commitments. Uses the principles of the RA Pledge. Uses specific virtues supporting each part of the pledge to develop positive,

biblical character in boys. A plan for boys to make choices with the leader supporting and guiding.

What virtues are studied?

Lads (Grades 1-3) Crusaders (Grades 4-6) • Loyalty • Faith • Friendship • Compassion • Courage • Perseverance • Responsibility • Teamwork • Honesty • Self-discipline

What do the boys learn and experience through the Personal Growth Plan?

Making good choices and keeping commitments. Missionary stories related to the virtues. Testimonies about the virtues. Bible memory and study. Mission and ministry projects. Interest activities. Individual and group participation. Living the RA Pledge as their lifestyle.

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In 1949, the first twelve (12) Southern Baptist Missionaries, came to The Bahamas. Over

the next three years, one of the missionaries, Mr. Hudson McMillian from South

America, saw the need for an organization which catered to the needs of boys and young

men. He held a meeting on Meeting Street, and in 1952, started the Royal Ambassadors

(R.A.) Program in Salem, Zion and Transfiguration Baptist Churches. The R.A. program

was already a thriving force in the U.S.A., but with the introduction in The Bahamas,

many boys were excited about the program.

The chapter, which was started in Transfiguration, was called the Hudson McMillan

Chapter. A young man of 27 years was appointed the first Counselor. His

name……..Maxwell Stubbs. The Ambassador in Chief was Garnet King and the

Assistant Ambassador in Chief was Ralph Johnson. Some of the members were Dameek

Moncur, Samuel Strachan, Albert Brown, Cornelius Outten, Joseph Rolle, Brazil,

Wilbert, Rawson and Madison McDonald. Fridays seemed to have always been the best

day for meetings.

The majority of the activities the boys participated in were held outdoors. For example

swimming, picnics and sporting events. Many of the boys also attended the Whales Cay

Camp. Rev. C. H. Thompson, pastor of the church, attended the meetings and went along

with them on some of their outings very often. The chapter grew, and with the

enthusiasm of some of its members, the Jordan Memorial Chapter was formed in 1959.

This chapter was started by Hartman Brown when he entered the teaching profession.

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The Jordan Memorial Chapter comprised of all boys from the Primary School

Department. The officers were Earnest Winter, President, Bernal Bullard, Vice President

and Joseph Gibson, Secretary. Rev. C. H. Thompson asked Hartman Brown to merge his

chapter with the one at Transfiguration, because he was not allowed to continue with the

Jordan Memorial Chapter after he left the teaching profession. When both chapters

merged, they retained the name of The Hudson McMillan Chapter, Maxwell Stubbs

remained Counselor and Albert Brown became President.

Shortly after the merge, there was a need for an election of officers. The following

persons were elected to office:

Maxwell Stubbs - Chief Counselor

Hartman Brown - Counselor

Albert Brown - Asst. Counselor

Earnest Winter - President

Bernal Bullard - Vice President

Joseph Gibson - Secretary

Willmon Saunders - Steward

Nigel Clarke - Custodian

After the election the chapter changed its name to the Charles Thompson Chapter of

Royal Ambassadors. Some of the members after the name change were Adlington Rolle,

Charles Stubbs, Kenny Lewis, Arnold Josey, Ronald Campbell, Samuel Rodgers, Byron

Stubbs, Patrick Stubbs, Derick King, Wendal Cleare, Ivan Cleare, Paul Armbrister, Philip

Cooper, Wilfred Johnson (deceased), Cecil Higgs, Keith Rolle, Robin Forbes, Robin

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Roberts and Jeffery Brown.

Years passed by, but the chapter grew tremendously and the need for the shuffle in

officers was evident. To this end, Hartman Brown became Chief Counselor and Mr.

Adlington Rolle became Counselor. Some of the persons active in Royal Ambassadors

during this era were James Gardiner, Rupert Gardiner, Shelton Higgs and many others.

Royal Ambassadors made their debut and first official parade on Remembrance Day

November 1st, 1963. The wreath was laid by A. J. Wilson the Counselor from Pilgrim

Baptist Church. December of the same year, saw the chapter in their first production

which was staged at Wesley School Room and this was a tremendous success. The 1970's

saw a journeyman, Phil Aday, come to The Bahamas and organize the first R. A.

Congress.

During the 1970's to the mid 1980's Charles Stubbs, a young man, became the Counselor

of the chapter. It was a pleasure and a blessing for him to serve as Counselor of the

chapter for that period. As a result of his desire and interest in doing God's work among

young people, he made a commitment to the Lord to expand and revitalize the R. A.

Ministry in this church. New chapters were started and the membership here increased by

100%. Realizing the important roles that parents play in the spiritual, psychological and

physical development of their children, a Parents Committee was formed. This committee

was instrumental in helping to raise funds and providing uniforms for underprivileged

members. Special mention and appreciation must be given to Mother Gwendolyn

Simmons, who is presently a shut-in member, for all the contributions and time she has

given to the R. A.'s of this church.

The R. A. of this church also had a very successful Community Outreach Program.

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Relationships and regular monthly visits were established between the R. A. and the

Ranfurly Homes for Children and the Boys Industrial School. We became good

supporters of those organizations. To encourage members and keep them active,

recreational, sporting and camping activities were held monthly. Many members learnt

how to cook, make outside fires and slept in outside tents on our overnight hikes. Over

the years, a number of Family Island Camps were held. The two major ones were held in

Sandy Point, Abaco and Blanket Sound, Andros. This chapter also played a major role in

the continued success and growth of the R. A. Band.

Without the support and help of Almighty God and his dedicated officers including Larry

Stubbs, Martin Rolle, Kerry Poitier, Hasting Rollins, Stephen Sands, George Newbold

and many others, his tenure as Counselor would not have been enjoyable and successful.

In 1979, the chapter had a name change because of the death of Rev. C. H. Thompson.

The chapter's name was changed to the Charles Thompson Memorial Chapter of Royal

Ambassadors.

In the mid 1980's Charles Stubbs left for studies abroad and Larry Stubbs became

Counselor of the chapter. The chapter had a regular attendance of about 35 boys per

week. Some of the members during that time were Gregory Munroe, Philip Roberts,

Nevin Winters, Beetrum Brown (deceased), Felix Munroe Jr., Ormond Greenslade,

Kenneth Greenslade, Vincent Rolle, Frederick Sands, Bradley Sands, Donald Rolle,

Leonard Rolle, Sterling Moss, Terrance Gibson, Andrew Edgecombe, Godfrey

Edgecombe, Dave Thompson, Oscar Dames, Fabian Bain and many of the young men of

our church today. Over the past years, we have had several speakers to come and speak to

the boys. Some of them were Assistant Superintendent of Police Marvin Dames who

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spoke on the topic of gangs that are roaming our streets today, the punishment and what a

day in the life of a prisoner is like. Mr. Cornelius Outten who came and gave the boys an

encouraging word. Mr. Anthony Hepburn spoke to the boys on Table Settings and

etiquette. Rev. Dr. Garnet King, Rev. Stephen Thompson, Mr. Brazil McDonald and Mr.

Hasting Rollins who conducted Bible Study at one time or another. We also had an

officer from Community Policing come and speak to the boys about the social ills of our

community.

Today, we have approximately 60-75 boys in our chapter and we are preparing to

celebrate our 51st Anniversary on Sunday 26th October, 2003. It is a bit difficult at times

to find workers, but we are trying to use persons to speak to the boys on a monthly basis

who used to be members of this great organization.

We have a great legacy to follow, and with God's help all things are possible as long as

we put Him first in all we do.

Published By: Counselor Larry Stubbs

Royal Ambassador

FORMAT OF THE MEETING

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OFFICER POSITIONS

Each officer must be in high school. They must have a general understanding of the chapter and its goals. They must have a basic drill badge and be able to lead the meeting or parade if called upon. All officers should have a Gold sash. All officers must pay dues before filling their various positions responsibilities.

PRESIDENT This officer is:

To lead and conduct the weekly meeting Be a example setter and role model Help organize events To be the chapters direct link to the CounselorsThe President must approve the minutes and any motions or correction stated during the meeting. He must know how to use the gaval:

One knock means to sit Two knocks mean to stand up Three knocks mean to be quiet

VICE PRESIDENT His duty is to assist the President. He is second in command of the chapter in event that the President is absent and should be aware of up-coming event. His duties are the same as the President

SECUTARY

This officer is responsible for taking minutes during the meeting. This officer is also to read and announce invitations with promotion from the Counselors. This individual must be able to read and have excellent penmanship.

TREASURER

This officer must be able to count and add. Must be good with money and collect all funds at any fun raisers. He must hand all funds over to the Counselor after or during meeting and must state amount collect to the Sectary.

CUSTODIANS

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He must have full understanding of drill and the purpose of drilling and discipline. Officer is to secure that meeting is carried on smoothly. Officer is to lead drills during parades in ascendance of the President.

CHAPTER

CRUSADERBoys being educated in a primary school .

CHALLENGERSBoys doing secondary education.(High School)

COUNSELORAdult or young man out of high school who is a example setter.

Opening

After the custodians have dresses (drilled) and lead the chapter into the meeting the president s to signal the seated officers to stand at ease. He then calls the meeting to order:

President: (state chapter’s name) The Charles Thompson Memorial Chapter of Royal Ambassadors is now called to order.

The president then appoints a member of the Chapter (excusing officers) to pray:

President: Our opening prayer will be said by Crusader/Challenger (state Lad, or boys name)

The member then prays and the chapter is ordered to sit by the President.

The president then checks to see if the members are seated properly:

President: We will now open the life of our chapter by seeing that all boys are seated properly.

Custodians will alert the Chapter to sit up:

Custodian: Chapter sit up with your hands in your lap!

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When the custodian believes the chapter is ready for inspection, he will stand at the back of the room until the President signals for him to approach the table.

The custodian is to march up to the table and turn facing the president with arm width of distance between them.

Custodian (Front salute): Good Afternoon/EveningPresident (front salute): Good Afternoon/EveningCustodian: are all boys seated/ standing properly?

President( looks at boys): If not : Not accepted and the process is repeated until all boys

remain still and are seated properly If so: accepted

The meeting resumes:

President: We will now hear the minutes of our last meeting read by our Sectary/Junior Sectary (state his name)

Sectary reads minutes

President then ask for motions that the minutes be stated as correct:

President: After hearing the minutes are there are remembrance or corrections?

Chapter rase hand if any

President: (If not) Can I have a 1st and 2nd motion?

President approves motions

Proper Motion:Counselor( if any are in the meeting or building),(Who ever is leading the meeting)President/Vice President/Acting President, Officers and Members of the Charles Thompson Memorial Chapter of the Royal Ambassadors, I rise to make the first/second motion that the minutes of our last meeting be documented as read (with the corrections-if any).

President: Our motions were carry out by Crusader/Challenger ( state names)

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Dues will now be collect

The treasure collect the dues, calling name to see who has and don’t have dues.

Members are to stand and either say:

Here, no dues or Here, dues

Crusaders are to give fifty cents and Challengers one dollar. THE CHAPTER CAN CHOOSE TO RAISE DUES IF THEy WISH.

After dues have been collected, the president sgnals for the Chapter to stand then repeats our motto, who we are etc.

President: Who is an Ambassador?Chapter: An ambassador is one who represents a person or king in calls of anotherPresident: As a Royal Ambassador, who do we represent?Chapter: We are Ambassadors of Christ, 2 Corinthians 5:20.President: Crusaders, what is your motto?Crusaders: Help other in Christ namePresident: Challengers, what is your motto?Challengers: Go forward in Christ nameProposedPresident: Pioneers, what is your motto?Pioneer: Continue to preach the word in Christ namePresident: Repeat the Kings commandChapter: Go we therefore teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things what so ever I have command you. And lo I’m with you always, even until the end of the world.President (palm over left breast): Repeat the R.A Pledge.Chapter (palm over left breast): As a Royal Ambassador, I will do my best to become a well informed, responsible follower of Christ. To have a Christ like concern for all People, To learn how the message of Christ is carried around the world. TO work with others in sharing Christ and to keep my self clean and healthy, mind and body.

President seat Chapter and feature is introduced with remarks from Counselors and Drill commanders.

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If there is any visitors the president calls them to the desk to ask them their name then announces it to the Chapter:

President:To we have a new member by the name of_________. Who is responsible for bring him?(The member responsible will raise their) Let give them a round of applause for coming. (Chapter claps)

CLOSING

The Chapter forms a circle with hands on neighbors shoulders (some may knee if member is to short)

Once circle is quiet and everyone is connected, the president mentions any other business.

When announcement are finished the president closes the meeting:

President: Let us repeat softly and slowly of pardon ship prayer “OH CHRIST OUR KING”:

Oh Christ our KingWhose Ambassadors we are

Guide us and direct usAnd keep us clean and pure

LikelyAs we are absent one from another

AMEN.

President: You are asked to return to meeting… (state time and place and any reminders or upcoming events)

Until then…Chapter(hands in the air holding left thumb with right hand):

Until then

PARADE DRESS CODE

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GOLD SASH CHALLENGES

Long White Sleeve Shirt, Blue Ties, Royal Ambassadors Chest on left breast, White gloves, Black Belt, Black clean shoes, Hair cut or properly groomed, Pants touching

shoes ( not Dragging on the floor) Gold Sash over tie, Lanyards on Left Shoulder

BLUE SASH

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CHALLENGERS

Long White Shirt, Blue Ties, Royal Ambassadors Chest on left breast, White gloves,

Black Belt, Black clean shoes, Hair cut or properly groomed, Pants touching shoes ( not Dragging on the floor) Blue Sash Over Tie

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CRUSADERS

Long White Shirt, Blue Ties, Royal Ambassadors Chest on left breast, Black Belt, Black clean shoes, Hair cut or properly groomed, Pants touching shoes ( not Dragging on the

floor)

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Date Checked by Category and Requirements

__________ __________ TRIP PLANNING Help your parent or an adult plan and take a picnic.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER Learn and demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to make your bed.

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ROPECRAFT Learn and demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to tie your shoes.

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TOOLCRAFT Learn and demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to use and care for a flashlight.

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FIRECRAFT Demonstrate to your parent or an adult that you know how to call the fire department in case of an emergency. Post the telephone number near your home phone.

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__________ __________ COOKING Help your parent or an adult prepare a meal.

__________ __________

FIRST-AID Demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to apply a plastic bandage.

__________ __________

SAFETY AND SANITATION Demonstrate to your parent or an adult that you have made a habit of picking up and putting away your dirty clothes daily. Keep a record of your activities for three weeks.

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MAP AND COMPASS Learn and recite your home address for your parent or an adult.

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NATURE STUDY Take a nature walk in your neighborhood with your parent or an adult. Identify birds, insects, and animals on your way and draw pictures of them.

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CONSERVATION Show your parent or an adult that you have made a habit of turning off your light switch to save energy. Keep a record of your actions for three weeks.

__________ __________ FUN AND WORSHIP Draw pictures of three things God has created.

__________________________ (Camper's Name) has completed the requirements for Woodsman and may wear the Discoverer 1 patch.

Date completed:_______________ Signed________________________________ (Leader) .

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TRIP PLANNING a. Plan and conduct an outdoor trip such as fishing, boating, sledding with your parent or an adult.

b. Plan and conduct a trip to a local attraction such as a museum, ball game, or a zoo, with your parent or an adult.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER a. Make a fun shelter from a large cardboard box.

b. Draw a picture of three different types of shelter.

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ROPECRAFT a. Unravel a piece of rope and explain to your parent or an adult how it is made.

b. Explain three different ways to use rope to your parent or an adult.

__________ __________ TOOLCRAFT a. Demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to properly drive a nail and a tent stake with a hammer.

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__________ __________ b. Make a canteen for a hike.

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FIRECRAFT a. Visit your local fire department with your parent or an adult.

b. List things in your house that burn.

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COOKING a. Help your parent or an adult make a weekly grocery list and plan a trip to the grocery store.

b. Help your parent or an adult plan a menu for a cookout.

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FIRST-AID a. Demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to call your medical emergency unit. Post the telephone near your home phone.

b. Talk to your parent or an adult about what to do when someone has an accident.

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SAFETY AND SANITATION a. Show your parent or an adult that on every outdoor trip you have made a habit of fastening your auto seat belt. Keep a record of at least 10 trips. b. Find two ways to get out of your house in case of a fire and tell your parent or an adult about them.

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MAP AND COMPASS a. Draw a map of your back yard, neighborhood, church, or school.

b. Discuss with your parent or an adult what to do if you become separated from him or her in a crowded place.

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NATURE STUDY a. Make and collect at least three tree bark rubbings. Identify the tree from which they came.

b. Learn ways to conserve water and demonstrate them to your parent or an adult.

__________ __________ CONSERVATION a. Pick up litter in your yard or neighborhood with your

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parent or an adult.

b. Learn ways to conserve water and demonstrate to your parent or an adult.

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FUN AND WORSHIP a. Write a prayer of thanks for the outdoors in letter form.

b. Learn and play a travel game that you could play in a car or on an outdoor trip.



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TRIP PLANNING a. Plan a visit to a city, state, or national park.

b. Visit a dam, power plant, or electric company with your parent or adult.

c. Plan a visit and visit a local factory or other work place, such as a garment manufacturer, with your parent or an adult.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER a. Discuss and assemble with your parent or an adult an Emergency Auto Kit for your car.

b. Collect five pictures of different shelters for different peolpe of the world.

c. Explain to your parent or an adult how to dress fo different weather and climates.

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__________ ROPECRAFT a. Make a collection of at least five different types of rope. Explain to your parent or an adult how they are used.

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b. Illustrate the history of rope with a drawing or a clay model.

c. Demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to wrap and tie a package for mailing.

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TOOLCRAFT a. Demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to safely use a hand-operated can opener.

b. Make a tool apron or tool storage roll.

c. Demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to use and care for a shovel.

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FIRECRAFT a. Explain to your parent or an adult the safety rules for camp fires.

b. Make a buddy burner or homemade fire starter logs.

c. Tell your parent or an adult some good and bad use of fire.

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COOKING a. Make three kinds of cooking utensils out of a wire coat hanger.

b. Make a salad meal.

c. Make a trail snack.

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FIRST AID a. Make a poster of items that would go in a First Aid Kit.

b. Make a personal First Aid Kit.

c. Demonstrate to your parent or an adult how to make and use an ice pack. Explain why and when it is needed.

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__________ SAFETY AND SANITATION a. Discuss with your parent or an adult the use and abuse of drugs.

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b. Learn and explain to your parent or an adult to proper rules for riding a bicycle.

c. Discuss and assemble a toiletry kit with your parent or an adult.

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MAP AND COMPASS a. Explain to your parent or an adult which direction your house faces.

b. With the help of your parent or an adult pinpoint your house, church, and school on a map in your community.

c. Make a simple compass.

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NATURE STUDY a. Build an animal feeding station with your parent or an adult.

b. Build an instrument to determine wind direction with your parent or an adult.

c. Chart the weather forecast for two days. Compare the forecast with the actual weather.

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CONSERVATION a. Learn and explain to your parent or an adult the value of recycling.

b. Collect tin cans, old clothing, or paper to be recycled.

c. Plant a tree in your yard, at your church, or another appropriate place.

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FUN AND WORSHIP a. Learn and recite the Lord's Prayer to your parent or an adult.

b. Look in the hymn book and list the titles of three songs about nature and God.

c. Read and have read to you the 23 rd Psalms.


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TRIP PLANNING a. Plan and carry out with the chapter a combined one-mile hike and cookout. Demonstrate the required skills below.

b. Keep a log on this trip.

c. Discuss what to do when lost.

d. Afterward, discuss the hike with your chapter, telling the bad and good points. Use this discussion to help in the future trip planning.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER a. Show that you know how to dress properly to go on a hike.

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ROPECRAFT a. Demonstrate how to tie and use the overhand knot, square knot, and clove hitch.

__________ TOOLCRAFT

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a. Demonstrated how to open, close, pass, oil, and sharpen a pocketknife.

b. Demonstrate proper use of a knife.

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FIRECRAFT a. Show that you know the power care and use of matches.

b. Help prepare a good, safe place for an outdoor fire.

c. Gather tinder, kindling, and fuel, alight a basic fire. Keep the fire burning for at least three minutes.

d. Put out the fire properly and clean up the fire site. (Option for b, c, and d: Choose and prepare a fire site for charcoal, artificial logs, or canned heat. Show how to light, use, and extinguish the type of fire selected.)

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COOKING a. Cook two items, such as toast and cocoa, or a one pot dish.

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FIRST-AID a. Demonstrate a simple, safe remedy for a burn, a cut, and bruise.

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SAFETY AND SANITATION a. Show that you know how to hike safely on the open road.

b. Help make a simple latrine.

c. Use good safety practices in all skills for Hiker.

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MAP AND COMPASS a. Know the parts of a compass.

b. Know how to set sight a compass to designated objects.

c. Be able to follow simple trail signs.

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NATURE STUDY a. Identify two harmful plants.

b. identify two harmful animals.

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CONSERVATION a. Learn toe conservation pledge and show that you understand it.

b. Demonstrate good conservation practices in all requirements for Hiker.

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FUN AND WORSHIP a. Learn a game or song that boys of other countries, or areas of this nation, play or sing. Use this on a hike with your chapter.

b. Share a missions story on a hike with your chapter.

__________________________ (Camper's Name) has completed the requirements for Woodsman and may wear the Hiker patch.


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See Drill Manual

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TRIP PLANNING a. Participate in two one-day hikes or a one-night camp with your chapter using all Camper skills below.

b. Keep a log of one trip.

c. Afterward, discuss this trip, telling the good and bad points. Use this discussion to plan other trips.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER a. Show that you know how to select and pack the proper equipment for a one-night camp.

b. Show that you know how to provide suitable bedding.

c. Help pitch a wall, pup, or other type of tent.

__________ __________ ROPECRAFT a. Demonstrate how to tie and use a joiner knot, a taunt

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line hitch, a stopper knot, a loop knot, and an end-secure knot. These should be knots which have not been learned previously

b. Whip the ends of a rope.

__________ __________ TOOLCRAFT a. Demonstrate the proper care and use of a bow saw.

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FIRECRAFT a. Know and explain fire safety and control for your locality.

b. Show that you can build two types of fire such as: crisscross, tepee, charcoal fires, and that you know when they are used.

c. Put out your fire properly and clean up the fire site. ( Option for b, c: Choose and prepare a fire site for charcoal, artificial logs, or canned heat (if done for Hiker, choose a different type of fire.) Show how to light, use and extinguish the type of fire selected. Use, and extinguish the type of fire selected.)

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COOKING a. Cook successfully using two different types of cooking---broiling, baking, boiling, or frying.

b. Plan and cook a well-balanced meal using these same two types of cooking.

__________ __________ FIRST-AID a. Help assemble or update a chapter first aid kit.

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SAFETY AND SANITATION a. Show that you know how to keep your cooking utensils clean in outdoor cooking.

b. Demonstrate proper disposal of garbage.

c. Use good safety practices in all skills for Camper.

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MAP AND COMPASS a. Show that you know the length of your pace and how to use it in compass work.

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b. Show that you know how to follow a course with a compass.

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NATURE STUDY a. Identify two harmful insects.

b. Identify two helpful insects.

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CONSERVATION a. Learn about and/or visit a private, state, or federal conservation project, such as a fish hatchery, tree farm, or game refuge.

b. Tell why it is needed.

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FUN AND WORSHIP a. share no a trip a good hiking song about the outdoors.

b. Learn and share a good missionary story which could be used around a camp fire.

__________________________ (Camper's Name) has completed the requirements for Camper and may wear the Camper patch.

Date completed:_______________ Signed_____________________________________ (Leader)

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TRIP PLANNING a. Participate in two one-day hikes or a one-night camp with your chapter using all Camper skills below.

b. Keep a log of one trip.

c. Afterward, discuss this trip, telling good and bad points. Use this discussion to plan other trips.

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EQUIPMENT AND SHELTER a. Demonstrate that you know how to select and properly pack your gear and equipment for an overnight camp.

b. Show that you know how to select, prepare, and leave in good order a tent site.

c. Pitch a tent.

d. Make a piece of equipment for your own use, such as a ground cloth, survival kit, fish kit, poncho, etc.

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e. Help make or keep in repair some piece of chapter gear or equipment.

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ROPECRAFT a. Demonstrate at least two types of lashing.

b. Learn about three kinds of rope and properties of each.

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TOOLCRAFT a. Show that you know to properly select, use, and care for the tools necessary to carry out a one-night trip.

b. Demonstrate proper selection, use, and care of any seath knife.

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FIRECRAFT a. Build a trench fire.

b. Show that you can build two types of fires such as; crisscross, tepee, charcoal fires, and that you know when they are used.

c. Put out your fire and clean up the fire site. Option for a, b: Select and show how to operate and care for one type of camp stove.

__________ __________ COOKING a. Plan and cook a well-balanced outdoor meal.

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FIRST-AID a. Write a list of items needed in a small personal first aid kit.

b. Know what to do for treatment of contact with poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, or other poisonous plants found in your locality.

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SAFETY AND SANITATION a. Show that you know how to build a simple latrine for an overnight camp.

b. Know what to do when lost in the woods.

c. Identify two poisonous plants.

d. Use good safety practices in all skills for Woodsman.

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MAP AND COMPASS a. Show that you know how read and follow a map to certain locations.

b. Make a simple sketch map of your campsite or other area.

c. Show that you know to find direction by the stars.

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NATURE STUDY a. Read a good book on any area of nature study and use it.

b. Make a nature collection and label each item or draw and describe items.

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CONSERVATION a. Do a conservation project for the good of your church, associational camp, or community.

b. Learn about the work of your state or federal conservation and forestry services.

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FUN AND WORSHIP a. Teach your chapter an outdoor game.

b. Plan a ceremony or camp fire activity for your chapter by using songs, stories, games, drama

__________________________ (Camper's Name) has completed the requirements for Woodsman and may wear the Woodsman patch.


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Your R.A. emblem patch , membership pin, Lad or Crusader emblem patch, and Lad or Crusader chevron

are awarded to show you have completed the basic

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requirements in your advancement book to become a Lad or Crusader in Royal Ambassadors.

The basic membership requirements for the Lads and Crusaders are to learn and say the "Royal Ambassador

Motto" and the "Royal Ambassador Pledge".

To earn the bars and stars in the Lad and Crusader Advancement Workbook this is what needs to be done:

1. To get a bar , you have got to complete a virtue [chapter]---which totals 75 points that is earned.

2. An "Elective Star" can be earned goes beyond the 75 points that is earned from each virtue [chapter]. These extra points adds up as you

work through the advancement book. There could be a lot of stars could be earned by doing extra work in each virtue. (The star is in the

picture below.)

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The "Advancement Patches" are earned after all five virtues [chapters] are completed.

In the Lad Advancement Workbook the five virtues are: 1. Loyality; 2. Friendship; 3. Courage; 4. Responsibility; 5. Honesty.

In the Crusader Advancement Workbook the five virtues are: 1. Faith; 2. Compassion; 3. Perservance; 4. Teamwork; 5. Self-

discipline. The "Athletic Patches" for the Lads and Crusaders are earned when the boys follow the chart in the back of the advancement for a month. There are a variety of sports or exercises listed in the chart for them

to do.

These Bible Memory Medals take work and alot of memorizing to get. You don't have to memorize Bible verses from the R.A. program, you can pick out Bible verses that mean something special to you. Also,

what other verses that are memorized from other events counts. ( Sunday School, Bible Drills, camps, and so on.)

The "Bronze Medal" (left) is awarded when the boy memorizes 25 Bible verses. The "Silver Medal" (middle) is awarded when the boy

has memorized 50 Bible verses. The "Gold Medal" (right) is awarded when the boy memorizes 75 Bible verses. Remember: The acheivement

of one medal counts towards the next medal.

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The "International Mission Study Patch" is earned when you study and learn about other countries and what Southern

Baptist Missionaries are doing in those countries. Remember, missionaries help spread the Gospel of Jesus around the

world and they help people in many ways, too. They "International Mission Study Chevron" will show a different

year you studied about another country.

The "North American Mission Study Patch" shows you studied about a missionary here at home in the United States. You will learn how the missionary is carrying the good news of Jesus here at home. The "North American Mission Study

Chevron" will be given to the boy(s) to show the year he and/ the chapter learned about missions here at home.

The "World Hunger Patch" is earned by each boy when they attend a month of study and learning in the chapter meeting about World Hunger around the world. The World Hunger

Workbook has the plans to help you setting up your seven part

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chapter meeting for a month. Remember: In order for the boys to receive this patch, they

have got to attend that month completely!!!

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The "World Walk Patch" is earned when the boy collect pledges to walk so much a mile from church members and others to walk so much a mile and collects the pledges for missions. This patch can be earned as a church event, state event, or a association event. You can be creative and do a

bike-a-thon and earn it that way, also.

The Counselor Chevron is given the R.A. leaders to show he or she is actively involved in R.A.'s. The

Director's Chevron is given to the director leading the R.A. program.

The R.A. Leader Certificate and Leader Pin is given to honor the volunteers that dedicate their time on a

regular basis to run the R.A. program and have completed training in Royal Ambassadors.

Coming soon…. 2009-2010

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Father/Son Mentoring ProgramShow and Tell Fathers/ GuardianFather and Son Basketball TournamentFather/Son Conference 2009Piano/ Music/ Band LessonsMime LessonsKarate/Jujutsu 101HIV and AIDS 101Drug Education 101First Aids 101Basketball 101Softball 101Camping 101Football 101Gardening 101Woodwork 101Hip-Hop Bible StudyBusiness Management/ Banking 101Resume BuildingSelf Esteem 101“How to treat a lady”- Father/ Son SeminarMarketing Arts/ CraftTrack and FieldField TripsMovie NightWebsiteCarwash

AwardsRoyal Ambassador of the Year 2007-2008Best Dues 2007-2008Best Attendance 2007-2008Best Grades 2007-2008

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Memory versus MedalsBest Team Player 2007-2008Officer of the Year Crusader of the YearChallenger of the YearPace SetterParent of the YearDrill Campaign 2007L.O.T Award ( Leaders of Tomorrow)

Work Citied

http://www.royalambassadors.org/site/c.9oIDLOOyGrF/b.315549/k.CC56/Home.htm

Pledgehttp://www.royalambassadors.com/ldr_crnr.html#pledge

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http://www.royalambassadors.org/site/c.9oIDLOOyGrF/b.315549/k.CC56/Home.htm

royal ambassador pledge - renbert mortimerrenbertmortimer.yolasite.com/resources/royal...

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