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A Call to Arms

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Medical Forms

Flyer and Schedule

Permission Slip

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By Jay M. Woodward, Pony Express Editor

On Saturday, April 12, NNED Royal Rangers held the 3rd annual NNE 600 Pinewood Derby at the Curtis Lake Christian Church in Sanford, Maine. A total of 41 boys and 15 leaders registered cars for the Derby. The contestants spent weeks cutting, sanding, painting, fine-tuning, and putting the finishing touches on their sleek racing machines, and now they were ready to compete. Deputy District Commander Kendall Sperrey, who served as Pinewood Derby Coordinator, along with his pit crew, had spent hours preparing the church gymnasium and track for the day’s event! Indeed, everyone who came was really “revved-up” for this year’s Derby, which included many proud parents cheering in the stands!

After the morning registration, participants got their cars weighed to determine if they qualified, went to the tune-up station if necessary, and waited on the edge of their seats for their car to go zooming down the track. After the opening prayer from the track chaplain, Pastor Tim Haynes, and then the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, it was time to hear the familiar, “Start Your Engines!” The race announcer was none other than District Commander Jerry Love. Each age group raced together: first Ranger Kids, then Discovery Rangers, Adventure Rangers, Expedition Rangers, and finally Leaders. Following these races, there was the Grand Championship, which was the big prize that everyone was most excited about!
 

On March 28^th and29th, NNED Royal Rangers held the Fourth Annual District Wide Commander’s Conference and Banquet at the Curtis Lake Christian Church in Sanford, Maine. A combined total of 67 Commanders and their spouses from around the District gathered for this time of fellowship, sharing and learning. The theme of this year’s Conference was “Reaching the iPod Generation”; that is, making Rangers more interactive and attractive for the current generation of boys. Indeed, the Conference is truly an interactive experience unto itself, as leaders get to meet face-to-face and interact with the District Staff. District Commander Jerry Love explained DWCC this way: “It’s the one time each year that leaders from around our District get to spend time together, where the District Staff gets an opportunity to build relationships with the men in the trenches, and we have the opportunity to give honor where honor is due”.

Interview by Commander Jay M. Woodward Pony Express Editor

It’s safe to say that Commander Ken Bustard has had a tremendous impact on the Royal Rangers ministry in Northern New England. From his start in 1994 as a Pioneer Commander at Outpost #29 in Bangor, Maine, to Maine Yukon Day Camp Commander, District Training Coordinator, father of GMA recipient Ben “Broken Limb” Bustard, and most recently, Senior Commander of Outpost #17, Commander Ken has impacted the lives of countless men and boys during his years of service to Rangers. Now, as Commander Ken hangs up his uniform to enter a new season of ministry, he reflected upon his Ranger career to the Pony Express, in his own unique way:

[JW] Describe how you came to be involved in the Ranger ministry.

[KB] I cannot recall life before Royal Rangers. I do remember, though, exiting the womb and a Doctor tying my umbilical cord off with an overhand knot, and I immediately screamed and changed it to a square knot. That just seemed like a more appropriate knot, for some reason.

[JW] What has it been like for you being MYD Camp Commander for 12 years?

[KB] Cold. Lots of noise. Little sleep. Two days to recouperate (Three this last MYD) But, the food has improved beyond my wildest dreams !! Thanks to the absolutely greatest pastor's wife in NNED -- Sue Haynes (and her fantastic help!)

[JW] What is your proudest accomplishment as a Commander?

Attached is the 2008 NNED Calendar.