Get off the course (Time to complete the past) I have run 13 marathons and a friend of mine that helped me train game me this advice.  At first I thought he was just razing me, but now that I have crossed many finish lines I understand what he meant and it’s solid advice.  Sometimes […]

Is recruit training still important? I understand that any Discovery Ranger would have a difficult time answering the question, “What is Royal Rangers”, but by being able to describe the emblem and recite the motto will give them the confidence to have the conversation.  When a boy is asked whats Royal Rangers and his answer […]

Humility when you really are the smartest person in the room Be it academic, be it great mental acumen, or be it the school of hard knocks when you walk into a ranger classroom your probably the smartest in the room.  You’ve lived life longer and your experiences can give you wisdom. They don’t […]

Today’s podcast is devoted to helping you do some last minute shopping for those Rangers or Ranger Commanders on your Christmas list. We’ve got some great gift ideas that are sure to be a surprise and a delight! If you havn’t noticed yet, check out the new tab on our navigation bar at the […]

Boys will be boys is not boys in chaos The definition of chaos is, complete disorder and confusion.  Synonyms are: confusion, pandemonium, havoc, turmoil, disruption.  If this describes what you’re seeing we might be able to help. Boys are not “just being boys” if what they are doing is unsafe, destructive and disrespectful.  Sure, boys […]

Harry Truman – “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers” Reading really does make you a better leader. In fact, reading just makes you better period, and that’s a fact – and a well-researched one at that (see https://michaelhyatt.com/science-readers-leaders.html). And while most of us know this and believe in the important benefits […]

A heartbreaking note at the Johnnie Barns Memorial On Commander Karl’s first visit to Johnnie Barn’s memorial website he notices a unique feature.  A place where visitors could leave a note or comment.  The second one down said, “Thank you for starting a ministry that takes away our husbands from us.”  Since these are just […]

If you’re a commander doing your weekly program or a ranger on the trail of advancement, then public speaking is in your future. Don’t worry, you’re not going to have to give the Gettysburg Address, but at some point, you will have to deliver a Wednesday night devotional if you want to receive one of […]

Live by TraClub Online Curriculum Royal Ranger Podcast feel that the National Royal Ranger office has done a terrific job of creating meeting guides for each weekly meeting.  Many outposts meet on Wednesday night, but the online curriculum is suited for any day of the week.  Each of these meeting guides are carefully planned down to the […]

The two rules   Rule #1 – Respect.  Respect is the first of the two rules, and covers all of the decisions Rangers will make regarding people problems and property problems. Question – is talking over your commander while he is giving instructions respectful. Question – is taking something that belongs to one of your […]