By Commander Jay M. Woodward

Pony Express Editor

On February 15-17, 2008, NNED Royal Rangers held its 14^th Annual Maine Yukon Day – Winter Pow Wow at Camp Fairhaven in Brooks, Maine. This year’s event saw 244 attendees- 159 boys and 85 leaders-the second highest total in MYD history, representing 13 Outposts. The Scripture Verse of this year’s MYD was Isaiah 40:31, “…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” On Friday, Outposts arrived for registration and claimed their sleeping quarters. It was a smooth process. That evening, after all the Outposts had put their gear away, there was an evening introduction by Camp Commander Ken Bustard and District Commander Jerry Love, and to help bring the spiritual emphasis on the weekend, the MYD Camp Chaplain, Pastor Tim Haynes led the group through a couple of worship songs and gave a brief devotion, reminding all that it was no coincidence that everyone came, and that God has ordained this event. Following this service, boys were off to their bunks, and leaders soon followed, after the evening Commanders’ meeting.