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 is, alert, clean, honest, courageous, obedient, spiritual, I say that’s a great answer.  If asked whats Royal Rangers and his answer is,  With God’s help, I will do my best to serve God, my church, and my fellow man; to live by the Ranger Code; to make the Golden Rule my daily rule, I say that’s a great answer.

Boys thrive in a competition rich environment.  Pass and Review gives your top Rangers a chance to shine and in doing so raises the bar for everyone.  You have heard it said that a rising tide floats all boats.  Why do we continue to pander to the lowest common denominator fearful of not being inclusive.  Now, I’m not suggesting that you make everyone wear dress khakis, but you can lead by example and in Rangers it’s boy led adult facilitated.  We need to facilitate a venue for the boys that can lead to lead.