Rangerfest $50 Chartered registration fee $65 Non-Chartered registration fee. July th Registration required by June 25 th

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1 Rangerfest 2018 OUTPOST & LEADERS REGISTRATION PACKET $50 Chartered registration fee $65 Non-Chartered registration fee July th Registration required by June 25 th Guest Speaker Registrations after this date will receive no t-shirt or event patch

2 Tristan Heyde, Senior Pastor New Connections Church Recognized as one the Indiana District s outstanding young pastors in 2017, we are excited to welcome Pastor Tristan back to minister the Word at Rangerfest this year! Prior to pastoring, Tristan lead a Chi Alpha ministries group at Huntington and Taylor University. God is currently using Pastor Tristan and his awesome wife Shannon to reach the people of Wabash, Indiana as they follow the direction of God to reach His city. He is passionette about inspiring others to fully pursue the presence of Jesus. Tristan is looking forward to a great weekend with us as we are called to battle! 2018 Indiana Ranger District Staff District Director Asst. District DIrector Outreach Coordinator Programs Coordinator Health & Safety FCF President FCF Vice President Northeast Div. Commander Northwest Div. Commander Central Div. Commander Southeast Div. Commander Southwest Div. Commander Michael Holbrook Dave Smith Jack Shiflett Joshua Price Steve Strader Ralph Fisher Key Robertson Ed Knapcyzk Chris Rodack David Bush Jerry Barnes Mike Borman Called to Battle Indiana Rangerfest 18

3 Friday 9:30-12:00pm Arrival / Check in / Set up camp 11:30-12:50pm Lunch 1:00-2:00pm Opening Rally 2:00-2:30pm Patrol Time / Commanders to stations they are running 2:30-3:20pm Block 1 Events 3:30-4:20pm Block 2 Events 4:30-6:00pm Swimming /Patrol time (Squads 1,2,3 Swim 4:30 5:10), (Squads 4,5,6 Swim 5:15 5:55) 6:00-7:30pm Dinner (outpost) / Patrol Time 7:30-TBD Evening Mission Saturday 7:00am Reveille 7:30-8:10am Morning PT (depending on your breakfast menu you may want to leave a commander at the campsite) 8:20-9:20am Breakfast 9:20-9:50am Morning Gathering 10:00-10:50am Block 3 Events 11:00-12:00pm Block 4 Events 12:00-12:50pm Lunch (District provided) 1:00-1:50pm Block 5 Events 2:00-2:50pm Block 6 Events 3:00-4:30pm Tank Battle! 4:30-6:00pm Swimming /Patrol time (Squads 1,2,3 Swim 4:30 5:10), (Squads 4,5,6 Swim 5:15 5:55) 6:00-7:30pm Dinner / Patrol Time 7:30-TBD Evening Mission Sunday 07:30-09:00am Breakfast 09:00-10:30am Final gathering 10:30-TBD Break camp SPL meets w/camp staff for campsite inspection/patches Schedule Notes: Meals - All Outposts will be eating at their campsites (except Saturday lunch). We allow 1 ½ hour for breakfast Punctuality and dinner, but lunch will be one hour. Saturday breakfast is an hour. See the Saturday morning schedule to see how to make this work for your outpost. Please adjust your menu for lunch so it can be prepared and cleaned up in the time allotted. To assist with the lunch schedule on Saturday lunch will be provided. Cost for this lunch is included in the registration cost of Rangerfest. - Please be on time and do your best to follow the schedule and be on time, especially for the evening service. We will do the same. This is so we do not take away from the movement of the Spirit while we are entering into worship. Thank you for your cooperation! Called to Battle, Indiana Rangerfest 18 Events and Information

4 During Rangerfest all boys will be going through Royal Ranger Recruit Training in preparation for an upcoming battle. As with all military training the recruits will have to pass the Rifle Range, the Artillery Range, the Mortar Range, the Demolitions Range, the Radio Range, Physical Fitness Test, and the Obstacle Course. There are also several stations that will test boys, young and old, to lead a team under pressure. The pinnacle of their training will be the Royal Ranger Tank Battle on Saturday afternoon! The Royal Ranger Tank Battle! Your mission is to build a tank! A typical tank battle is dirty and fast paced and this battle will be no different. Moblity is key in armored warfare! Your tank will need to be pushed, by four to five boys all while being able to put out maximum accurate firepower on the enemy. This project will test your teamwork, creativity and engineering skills. The battlefield terrain of the day could range from grass to dirt to sand to mud. On Saturday afternoon your outpost will get the chance to shine and show off their skills, both creative skills and tank battling skills. Rules 1. Your tank can be made of any material you choose but it has to be boy powered. No gas or electric motors or engines may be used. Battery powered lighting is fine. 2. Each tank will have at least four boys total that must be within the interior of the tank. If you have less than four boys don t worry, we can fill in boys from other outposts or a lower age group. 3. If you have more than four boys they may be substituted only at the Ammo Supply Point (ASP). 4. Minimum exterior dimensions 30 wide, 36 long, 20 tall (sitting on the ground, not including antenna). 5. Maximum exterior dimensions 60 wide, 96 long, 48 tall (sitting on the ground, not including antennas). 6. Tanks must move along the ground with wheels or tracks. It must have a minimum of one axle. They cannot be fully carried! 7. Each boy must be within the structure of the tank. Arms may protrude beyond the exterior of the tank. Feet can touch the ground but must be within the walls of the tank. 8. The primary weapon of the battle will be hand thrown water balloons. 9. Must be marked with your District, Division, and your outpost number. THE BATTLE 1. There will be one battle per age group. 1 Discovery battle. 1 Adventure battle. 1 Expedition battle. 1 Commanders battle. 2. Each tank will be judged on appearance before the battle as well as performance during the battle. 3. Boys may not re-race unless they are filling in for another outpost or another age group. 4. You may only go to the ASP when you are out of ammunition. 5. Contact between tanks will result in the disqualification of the offending tank. If you have questions about rules jwp0369@gmail.com Campsite Evaluations: Other Outpost Level Events

5 In an effort to promote safe, efficient and positive camping practices we are going to be conducting campsite evaluations during Rangerfest. Staff members will be coming around to each campsite to evaluate how well each outpost is doing in setting up camp by the Ranger guidelines. While this is not intended to be a competition, a level of compliance will be awarded to each outpost based on how well their campsite is organized, set up for safety and functionality. The categories awarded will be: Gold, Silver and Bronze! Each outpost is encouraged to strive for the Gold Standard Evaluation as a matter of Ranger Pride! A copy of the Campsite/Campcraft Inspection sheet used by the staff is included in this packet to help the local outpost prepare and know what will be looked for. Let s make it a goal to have 100% of our campsites Gold Standard. Summary of Events Individual Events Rifle range, Physical Fitness Test Joint Patrol Events Mortar Range, Artillery Range, Demolitions Range, Radio Course, Obstacle Course, Leadership Reaction Courses. Outpost Level Events Tank Battle, Surprise Event. Commanders Have your boys look up some clean marching cadences. They will need them for Rangerfest! Things You Need To Know: 1. Senior Patrol Leader Every outpost needs to have one Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), regardless of his age. If all your outpost has is Discovery Rangers, then he will learn a ton and have a great opportunity to see leadership as portrayed by the older boys. It is our job as Royal Ranger leaders to mentor a boy

6 and encourage him to lead. We will continue to challenge the SPL for each outpost and will contiunue to expect great things from him, because we know he is capable of great things in Christ! 2. Joint Patrols- Since 2015 we have been combining outposts to form Joint Patrols. Each Joint Patrol may have multiple Senior Patrol Leaders, and that is OK. If there are two SPL s in a patrol, they are expected to work seamlessly together to accomplish their mission. 3. Volunteering to Help Run Events - We will always need commanders to help run events. During the opening rally we will meet and anyone able to help with an event will receive an information packet about that event so that he can immediately begin to see what that event entails. Remember that this is our Rangerfest and it is only what we make it. We will always strive to design an action packed, functional schedule of events but without men stepping up to help us out we simply cannot run the events. If you want to help with something specific jwp0369@gmail.com. 4. Footwear Flip-flops should not be worn during the events. Tennis shoes or boots are fine. Some form of water shoe may be nice to have in case of mud, although we fully expect Rangerfest 2018 to be 72 degrees and sunny all weekend! 5. Firearms Safety We will have firing ranges for each age group. We understand that every boy won t have his firearms safety card but please review basic safety rules with them prior to Rangerfest. 6. What skills do my boys need to know? Each boy may be tested at some point during Rangerfest over the following: a. Royal Ranger knowledge Current National Commander, First National Commander, the years that Royal Rangers and FCF were founded, Royal Ranger pledge, code, emblem and the Golden Rule. b. Compass skills Each boy should be able to use either a lensatic or Silvia style compass and follow a heading. They will NOT need to know their pace count. See Discovery Compass merit for further information. c. Lashing skills Each boy should have a working knowledge of basic lashing skills. See Discovery Lashing merit for further information. d. Knots Each boy may be tested on their ability to tie the following: Square knot, Figure Eight knot, Sheetbend, Clove hitch, Two half hitches, Taut line hitch, and Bowline. See Discovery Ropecraft and Adventure Camping merits for further information. Royal Rangers Indiana District Rangerfest ADULT & STAFF Registration Form

7 For acceptance at Rangerfest this entire page must be completely filled out (including required signatures) and turned in at the Rangerfest. Please print clearly. Name Age Outpost Number Address City Phone Alt. Phone State Zip Church Church City Pastor Shirt Size: Place of Employment How Long Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a traffic violation? Yes No If yes, explain: Medications being used: Precautions or Physical Limitations: Pastor s Certification for Adult (18+) Church Worker: I am personally acquainted with the adult applicant named above. In my opinion, he is a competent and qualified youth worker. I know of no facts or allegations that raise any questions concerning his suitability for working with minors in any Royal Rangers activity. The church has on file the applicant s youth workers screening form. I recommend him without reservation. X Pastor s signature Date ADULT APPLICANT S SIGNATURE: I affirm my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I have my pastor s approval to work with youth and have completed my church s volunteer screening process. I pledge myself to cooperate with the leadership of the Indiana Rangers ministry. I will maintain a personal discipline and a spirit that exemplifies Christ at all times. I will put the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of the campers as first priority. X Applicant s signature In case of emergency, please contact: Name: Primary Phone Number: Secondary Phone Number: Date Royal Rangers Indiana District Rangerfest Please Fill Out Staff Pre- Registration Form if you are Not Included in the Count on the Outpost Pre- Registration Form

8 PLEASE CHECK ONE: OUTPOST PRE-REGISTRATION FORM STAFF PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Please Print Clearly Date Church Name Address City State Zip Outpost # Division Outpost Representative A pre-registration fee of $20.00 per person attending Rangerfest must accompany this form. The pre-registration is non-refundable but may be transferred to a new registrant. Late Penalty: after June 25 th, Shirts and event patch will not be available to the registrant. Please mail no later than June 25 th Mail To: Indiana District A/G Royal Rangers 8750 Purdue Road Indianapolis, Indiana Please Note: If postmarked after May 16 th T-shirts and patches will not be available with registration. If You must leave before Sunday morning please check this box and we will be prepared to camp you accordingly. Only fill out T-Shirt information if registering before June 25 th. After this date T-Shirts will NOT be available! Registration Totals l T-SHIRT Totals GROUP Totals BOYS MEN Discovery Medium Small Adventure Large Medium Expedition Large Commanders X-Large Visitors 2X-Large 3X-Large Grand Totals Grand Totals Other items will be available for purchase at Rangerfest

9 1. Boys must be supervised at all times. Indiana District Rangerfest GENERAL RULES 2. Boys please do not bring any electronics for the weekend. We cannot experience the adventure unless we are sold out to it. 3. Campfires will NEVER be left unattended. They must be extinguished before leaving the campsite. 4. No one should be absent from the pageant, morning formation or other special events. Commanders, please do not allow your boys or leaders to stay in the campsite during these special times. 5. Campsites must be clean before your departure. Security will inspect your campsite for cleanliness. 6. Do not cut or chop live trees. 7. Leave your campsite cleaner than you found it. 8. Vehicles must be out of the campsite and parked in designated areas as soon as possible after unloading. Disabled commanders and boys may request parking in other areas. Trailers in campsites must be properly secured. Wheels must be chocked. 9. Adults need to accompany boys to First Aid Station for any treatment needed. 10. Shower facility guidelines MUST be followed at ALL times. Boys will shower in their designated side of the shower facility and commanders will shower in their designated side of the shower facility. 11. Leaders are NOT permitted to camp in the same tents as boys. Boys camp in boys tents and men camp in their tents. Adult leaders must camp with their boys in separate tents. Following established guidelines will ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time at Rangerfest. Please do not be offended if Security approaches you to correct any of the above situations. Thank you for your cooperation.

10 INDIANA DISTRICT RANGERFEST CAMPSITE AND CAMPCRAFT INSPECTION SHEET Church Name OP # Church City OP Level CATEGORY (5 points for each YES ) YES NO ENTRANCEWAY -Does the campsite have one? -Is it within the specified dimensions (10 X20 )? ENCLOSURE -Is the campsite fully enclosed by some means? IDENTIFICATION -Is the campsite identified by outpost number, church name, city and PROPER division? TOOLCRAFT AREA -Is there a properly enclosed TOOLCRAFT area? -Were ALL tools properly stored within the TOOLCRAFT area? CAMPSITE LAYOUT -Are the tents neat, orderly and logically arranged? -Are the tents uniform? TENT APPEARANCE -Are all tents properly pitched, including all stakes in the ground and taut? -Was all personal gear stored properly (no leaning on side) inside the tents? CAMP SANITATION & CLEANLINESS -Are food supplies properly stored? -Were all scraps of paper and garbage disposed of properly? HEALTH & SAFETY -Are ALL fires properly supervised, or OUT if no one is in campsite? -Is the outpost first aid kit easily identified from any location in the campsite? -Were all vehicles (not trailers) out of the campsite? -Were trailers properly secured and wheels choked? Level Standard: Points = Bronze Points = Silver Points = Gold