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FCF News for January 18, 2007
Thanks to all who participated and helped out as we had a great time at the 2007 Frontier Adventure/Trace and held Wilderness and Buckskin testing. Read all about the great times we had there if you were unfortunate to miss it or just want to reminisce.
The Jim Bowie FCF Chapter held Wilderness Testing from Thursday Noon through Friday morning January 11 & 12, 2007. The testing was run by Ted "Eagle Eye" Romero with his staff of helpers Rev. Nelson "Snake Hunter" Jones, Manson "Lighthouse" Reynolds, Rev. Randy "Spider" Henry, Lee "Red Dog" Hernandez, Rodney "Eagle Scout" Eaton, Rev. David "Red Fox" Craun, Daniel "Ropecutter" DeYoung, and Lee "T-Kuto" Robinson. There were 4 extra helpers who kept the camp running while the staff and candidates were running the Wilderness. Thanks to James Anders, Will Harper, Kolt "Little Bit" Kays (YB), and Jay "Chattering Fox" Boudloche (YB) for the extra help. The Weather was clear, dry, and just cool enough to make it pleasant.
The candidates for Wilderness were Joseph "Candle" Reynolds (YB), Richmond "Lone Wolf" Zaragoza (YB), Rev. Lloyd "Swamp Walker" Boudloche, Preston "Hunts With Stick" Anders, Steven "Tenderheart" Boyer, Rodger "Sod Buster" Lachney, and Lansing "Sunshine" Zaragoza. Seven, yes seven candidates went through Wilderness testing with a total of 2 Young Bucks and 5 Old Timers.
The new Wilderness testing was used with great success. All seven Candidates passed to the Wilderness level. Congratulations to all of the new Wilderness Members! There were 9 Old Timers, 2 Young Bucks, and 2 Guests (not in FCF yet) in attendance as staff and helpers.
The Jim Bowie FCF Chapter held the Frontier Adventure with the new National FCF procedures which had been revised to accommodate the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter procedures at the Woodworth, La. Camp Grounds on Friday January 12, 2007 through Saturday January 13, 2007. Ten candidates went through the Frontier Adventure and all candidates completed the Frontier Adventure and are now full Frontiersmen members of the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter of the Frontiersman Camping Fellowship. The Frontier Adventure was run by Rev. Nelson "Snake Hunter" Jones, Rodney "Eagle Scout" Eaton, and Rev. David "Red Fox" Craun with the staff of Ted "Eagle Eye" Romero, Manson "Lighthouse" Reynolds, Rev. Randy "Spider" Henry, Lee "Red Dog" Hernandez, Daniel "Ropecutter" DeYoung, Lee "T-Kuto" Robinson, Kolt "Little Bit" Kays (YB), Jay "Chattering Fox" Boudloche (YB), Joseph "Candle" Reynolds (YB), Rev. Lloyd "Swamp Walker" Boudloche, Preston "Hunts With Stick" Anders, Steven "Tenderheart" Boyer, Rodger "Sod Buster" Lachney, Rev. Steve "Lone Buck" McFarland, Mike Miller, and Stephen Remides. The weather was rain on and off, cloudy, and semi cool.
New members are Will Harper, Nathan McFarland (YB), John M. Slocum (YB), James Anders, Steven Gotte (YB), Jeff Miller (YB), Ethan Miller (YB), Sebastian Schwartz (YB), Stephens Ernst, and Bryan Boudreaux. Congratulations to the new Frontiersmen. There were 4 Old Timers and 6 Young Bucks to complete the Frontier Adventure.
Our many thanks go to Preston "Hunts With Stick" Anders and the cooking staff for the wonderful food. There were 17 Old Timers, 3 Young Bucks, and 1 Guest in attendance to help run the Frontier Adventure.
The new Buckskin Testing was held this year to test the skills of those wishing to rise to the level of Buckskin. The new testing was run by Manson "Lighthouse" Reynolds and Lee "T-Kuto" Robinson. They had various helpers to help with the process. The candidates were Loren "Benchmark" Klein, Stephen "Bear Scout" Remides, and Mike "Turtle Hunter" Miller - all Old Timers. All three passed the new testing regimen and are now Buckskin Member of Jim Bowie FCF Chapter.
The Jim Bowie FCF Chapter Winter Trace was held after the completion of the Frontier Adventure at the Woodworth, La. Camp Grounds on January 13 & 14, 2007. The Trace was dedicated to Alfred "Woodcutter" Norman who went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2006. Woodcutter had been a great inspiration to many FCF member and well as Royal Ranger Leaders throughout his time in Royal Rangers and FCF. Woodcutter was the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter Wilderness Rep since January 1996. Woodcutter will be greatly missed! We had another Great Royal Ranger Leader and FCF member to take their Final Trek to be with the Lord this year. On December 31, 2006 Rev. D.E. "Grey Squirrel" Stroud left us to get his reward in Heaven. Grey Squirrel will also be greatly missed! He did so much for Royal Rangers and FCF that it is hard to list them all. He inspired many to rise to serve the Lord with their whole heart.
There was a slight Rain Saturday night with a few mist showers early on Sunday. There were 20 Old Timers, 9 Young Bucks, and 5 Guests in attendance. We had as our speaker Rev. Randy "Spider" Henry on Saturday night with a thought provoking message from God and a Great Prayer Time afterward! A Buckskin Ceremony was held on Saturday night with the three new Buckskin members being welcomed to Buckskin.
At the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter Annual Business meeting Sunday morning, we had lots of business to go over. We had an opening devotion by Rev. Randy "Spider" Henry. Then it was down to business. There were several Chapter positions that need to be filled. After elections and appointments, the following are the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter officers for 2007:
Chairman - Rev. David "Red Fox" Craun
President - Rev. Nelson "Snake Hunter" Jones
Vice President - Rev. Randy "Spider" Henry
Scribe - Rodney "Eagle Scout" Eaton
Wilderness Rep - Manson "Lighthouse" Reynolds
Buckskin Rep - Lee "T-Kuto" Robinson
Historian - Ed "Spiritual Bear" Tatum
Company Clerk - Lansing "Sunshine" Zaragoza
Scout - Kolt "Little Bit" Kays
Asst. Scout - Joseph "Candle" Reynolds
Frontier Adventure Coordinator - to be filledOur Previous Scout Richmond "Lone Wolf" Zaragoza was elected as the Territorial Scout so Asst. Scout Kolt "Little Bit" Kays was moved up to fill the Scout Term. A new Asst. Scout, Joseph "Candle" Reynolds, was elected. Vice President Rodney "Eagle Scout" Eaton resigned to take the position of Scribe vacated by Gary "Two Edge" Baynes who was displaced by hurricane Katrina. Many thanks to "Two Edge" for his many years of service to the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter as Scribe. Rev. Randy "Spider" Henry was elected the new Vice President. Due to the death of Alfred "Woodcutter" Norman, a new Wilderness Rep was appointed by the Chapter Membership - Manson "Lighthouse" Reynolds. Due to the new appointment of Manson "Lighthouse" Reynolds to Wilderness Rep, Lee "T-Kuto" Robinson was appointed the new Buckskin Rep. Historian Ed "Spiritual Bear" Tatum and Company Clerk Lansing "Sunshine" Zaragoza were reappointed to their positions. Please remember that all Old Timer Chapter Officers must complete the Chapter Officers Notebook. Please contact Ted "Eagle Eye" Romero, the Territorial Rep, for the paperwork and requirements. We are expecting a great year out of the new officers as well as lots of work and dedication!!
After December each year, FCF members become inactive until current dues are paid. According to official guidelines, a delinquent FCF member must pay two (2) years back due and the current year dues to become current. If a member is delinquent for one (1) year, he will only be required to pay one (1) year back dues and current year dues. Those in active duty military service are considered active with their dues waived as long as they remain on active due in the military. Dues for 2007 (and previous delinquent years) are$13.00 for Young Bucks (under 18) and $20.00 for Old Timers (18 and up). 2008 dues will increase to $15.00 for Young Bucks and $25.00 for Old Timers. Please pay all dues to Rev. Nelson "Snake Hunter" Jones, 9421 McCowin Rd., Bastrop, LA 71220-7152.
If you are attending the Regional Conference on February 2 & 3, 2007, please get your registration forms in ASAP.
We found that many of the Trapper's Brigade points were not being processed for FCF. These points are very important to the health of FCF and Royal Rangers at the District, Regional, and National levels. Please turn in your points as you earn them. We have set up the Trapper's Brigade Points form on the web site to help with the turnaround of the points. There is now a Trapper's Brigade Points Review Committee to review the points and award those points that meet the requirements. The Trapper's Brigade Points Review Committee members are Rodney "Eagle Scout" Eaton, Rev. Nelson "Snake Hunter" Jones, Will Harper, Daniel "Ropecutter" DeYoung, and Stephens Ernst. Points will only be awarded after review and approval of the committee.
To help keep up with the many changes in our Royal Ranger and FCF lives, a new Member Information Form has been added to the web site. Please fill out the form and email or mail to Rodney "Eagle Scout" Eaton at REaton1@lsuhsc.edu so the information can be entered on the Jim Bowie database. Please send in an updated form when the information about you changes. You do not have to enter all of the form for updates, only the selected data items.
Competitions were held at the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter Trace and the results are as follows:
Flint & Steel - Young Bucks: 1st - Candle, 2nd - Little bit, 3rd - Ethan Miller
Old Timers: 1st - Brian Boudreaux, 2nd - James Anders, 3rd - Will Harper
Black Powder Shooting - Young Bucks: 1st - Jeff Miller, 2nd - Little Bit, 3rd - Candle
Old Timers: 1st - Bryan Boudreaux, 2nd - Eagle Scout, 3rd - Will Harper
Knife Throw - Young Bucks: 1st - Little Bit, 2nd - Candle, 3rd - Steven Gotte
Old Timers: 1st - Eagle Scout, 2nd - Bryan Boudreaux, 3rd - Spider
Hawk Throw - Young Bucks: 1st - Candle, 2nd - Little bit, 3rd - Steve Gotte
Old Timers: 1st - Bryan Boudreaux, 2nd - Sod Buster, 3rd - Eagle Scout
Outfits - Young Bucks - 1st - Candle, 2nd - Nathan McFarland, 3rd - Little Bit
Old Timers: 1st - Eagle Eye, 2nd - Eagle Scout, 3rd - T-Kuto
Master Frontiersman - Young Bucks: 1st - Candle
Old Timers: 1st - Bryan BoudreauxThose in attendance had a great time and prayed for all those who could not attend due to illness, weather, or other circumstances. We hope and pray that all current and many prospective new members will be able to attend next years Frontier Adventure/Trace. God Bless each and every one of you and your families in the Name of Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rodney "Eagle Scout" Eaton
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