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FCF News Updated January 25, 2009 4:49 PM CST
FCF News for 01/25/09:
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Jim Bowie Chapter
Trace Report for 2009
January 16, 2009Pre Trace: January 8 & 9, 2009
Thanks to all who participated and helped out as we had a great time at the 2009 Trace and held Wilderness and Buckskin testing. Before the Trace, we had several people work together to set up the area and marquee for the upcoming events. Helping set up were Red Fox (Rev. David Craun), Snake Hunter (Rev. Nelson Jones), Sod Buster (Roger Lachney), Lone Wolf (Richmond Zaragoza), Lil Bit (Kolt Kays), Brennon Alvey, T-Kuto (Lee Robinson), Bear Scout (Stephen Remidies), Swamp Rat (Will Landry), Middle Fork (David Freeman), Gentle Wolf (James Anders), Swamp Walker (Lloyd Boudloche), Lighthouse (Manson Reynolds), BuckTraker (Bryan Boudreaux), Blue Loops (Stephens Ernst), William Morgan, Jr., Tyler Morgan, Jeff Miller III, Mitch Miller, Colin Rimsky, Eagle Scout (Rodney Eaton), and Dossie Jones (wife of Snake Hunter). We had some welcome sunshine as well as cold weather overnight.
Primitive Shelters: Hunter – 8, Wall Tents – 4, Baker – 2, Whalen – 1, & Marquee – 2.
Wilderness Testing: January 8 & 9, 2009.
The Jim Bowie FCF Chapter held Wilderness Testing from Thursday Noon through Friday morning January 8 & 9, 2009. The testing was run by Lighthouse (Manson Reynolds), Snake Hunter (Rev. Nelson Jones), Red Fox (Rev. David Craun), Sod Buster (Roger Lachney), Lone Wolf (Richmond Zaragoza), T-Kuto (Lee Robinson), Swamp Walker (Lloyd Boudloche), and Eagle Scout (Rodney Eaton). The Weather was clear, dry, and cold.
The candidates for Wilderness were Lil Bit (Kolt Kays), Bear Scout (Stephen Remidies), Swamp Rat (Will Landry), Middle Fork (David Freeman), and Gentle Wolf (James Anders).
Staff: Old Timers - 8.
Wilderness Candidates: Young Bucks – 1; Old timers - 4.We had 4 members pass to the Wilderness Level. Congratulations to Lil Bit (Kolt Kays), Swamp Rat (Will Landry), Middle Fork (David Freeman), and Gentle Wolf (James Anders) for becoming our newest Jim Bowie Chapter Wilderness Members!
Primitive Shelters: Hunter – 6 & Wall Tents – 2.
Buckskin Testing: January 9 & 10, 2009.
Buckskin Testing/Ceremony: 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 T-Kuto (Lee Robinson). He had various helpers to help with the process as it is very involved and covers many skill areas. The candidates were Laughing Fox (Isaac Lavergne), Tender Bear (Jesse Durouen), BuckTraker (Bryan Boudreaux), Blue Loops (Stephens Ernst), Spirit Hunter (Will Harper), Sharpshooter (Nicholas Sharp), Rock (Mike Rimsky), and SetApart (David Jenkins) – 3 Young Bucks and 5 Old Timers. All eight passed the new testing regimen and are now Buckskin Members of Jim Bowie FCF Chapter. We held the Buckskin Ceremony on Saturday night to welcome them into the fellowship of Buckskin Membership.
Staff: T-Kuto (Lee Robinson) & various.
Buckskin Candidates: Young Bucks – 3; Old timers - 5.
Primitive Shelters: Hunter – 8, Wall Tents – 4, Baker – 2, Whelan – 1, & Marquee – 2.
Winter Trace: January 10 & 11, 2009 The Jim Bowie FCF Chapter Winter Trace was held at the Twin Lakes Camp Grounds on January 10 & 11, 2009.
We had as our guest speaker David Jenkins from Grand Forks, ND. Mr. Jenkins is getting the items together to be an International Royal Rangers Missionary. Mr. Jenkins went through our Buckskin testing and passed to get a name – SetApart - in our Chapter. Congratulations to SetApart and our heartiest prayers go out with you as you minister to Boys and Adults around the world. You will always be a part of the Jim Bowie Chapter.
Our Jim Bowie Chapter Vice President Spider (Rev. Randy Henry) was in charge of the Trace and spoke Friday night amidst passing showers to help inspire us. On Friday and Saturday night we had a Great Prayer Time! The major Cold Front came through Saturday after lunch. We had a great time of fellowship at the Buckskin Ceremony Saturday night after service. We then had another clear and cold night.
We held Competitions Saturday with many competing. It was decided to have an early departing Sunday morning so we held our communal meal Saturday night. We extend many thanks to Middle Fork (David Freeman) for directing all of the cooking. Prizes for Competitions were awarded Saturday after the Competitions.
Sunday morning church was led by Spider (Rev. Randy Hendy) with our speaker being SetApart (David Jenkins).
Attendance Current Members: Old Timers – 26 Young Bucks – 18 Guests – 5
Young Bucks: Lil Bit (Kolt Kays), Candle (Joseph Reynolds), Ethan Miller, Jeff Miller III, Kody Verrett, Bryan Phillips, Kyle Norrell, Ethan Boudreaux, Tyler Morgan, Sharpshooter (Nicholas Sharp), Jeffery West, Tender Bear (Jesse Derouen), Laughing Fox (Isaac Lavergne), Brennon Alvey, Garrett Gooden, Robert Brown, Devin Blackman, and Brandon Olp.
Old Timers: Red Fox (Rev. David Craun), Snake Hunter (Rev. Nelson Jones), Lighthouse (Manson Reynolds), Spider (Rev. Randy Henry), Sod Buster (Roger Lachney), T-Kuto (Lee Robinson), Eagle Scout (Rodney Eaton), Gentle Wolf (James Anders), Middle Fork (David Freeman), Cloud Toucher (Dennis Ryan), Blue Loops (Stephens Ernst), BuckTraker (Bryan Boudreaux), Bear Scout (Stephen Remides), Tender Heart (Steve Boyer), Lone Wolf (Richmond Zaragoza), William Morgan, Rock (Mike Rimsky), Spirit Hunter (Will Harper), Swamp Rat (Will Landry), Swamp Walker (Lloyd Boudloche), Stephen Hudson, Mitch Miller, Quinton Lenard, Clint Lenard, Turtle Hunter (Mike Miller), and SetApart (David Jenkins).
Guests: Colin Rimsky, David Schwartz, Spencer Balsamo, Austin Boyer, and Timothy Boyer.
Primitive Shelters: Hunter – 8, Wall Tents – 4, Baker – 2, Whelan – 1, & Marquee – 2.
Business Meeting: At the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter Annual Business meeting Sunday morning, we had lots of old and new business to go over. We had an opening devotion by Spider (Rev. Randy Henry). Then it was down to business. There was one Chapter position (Vice President) that needed to be filled. Spider (Rev. Randy Henry) as unanimously re-elected Vice President. After elections and appointments, the following are the Jim Bowie FCF Chapter officers for 2009:
Chairman – Rev. David “Red Fox” Craun
President – Rev. Nelson “Snake Hunter” Jones
Vice President – Rev. Randy “Spider” Henry – Elected at meeting
Scribe – Rodney “Eagle Scout” Eaton
Wilderness Rep – Manson “Lighthouse” Reynolds
Buckskin Rep – Lee “T-Kuto” Robinson
Historian – Ed “Spiritual Bear” Tatum
Company Clerk – to be filled
Frontier Adventure Coordinator – Roger “Sod Buster” Lachney
Scout – Joseph “Candle” Reynolds
Asst. Scout – Kolt “Lil Bit” KaysPlease 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/old officers as well as lots of work and dedication!!
We found that many of the Trapper’s Brigade hours were still not being processed for FCF, but the new processes put into place last year helped gain many “lost” hours for us. These hours are very important to the health of FCF and Royal Rangers at the District, Regional, and National levels. Please turn in your hours as you earn them. There is a Trapper’s Brigade Hours Review Committee to review the hours and award those hours that meet the requirements. The Trapper’s Brigade Hours Review Committee members are Rodney “Eagle Scout” Eaton, Rev. Nelson “Snake Hunter” Jones, Manson “Lighthouse” Reynolds, and Rev. David “Red Fox” Craun. Hours will only be awarded after review and approval of the committee. In order to earn hours, you must have paid your 2009 dues and attend at least one of the Sectional/District/National events in 2009 to be active. The events are the Frontier Adventure, Jim Bowie Chapter Trace, District Royal Ranger Leaders Conference, Ranger Kids Field Day, IT/ICS Seminar, Regional Royal Rangers Seminar, Royal Rangers Academy, FCF National Rendezvous, Sectional Pow Wows, and the District Pow Wow.
Lifetime Dues: Lifetime dues are as follows:
YB to 40 years old – $600.00
41 to 55 years old - $500.00
56 to 65 years old - $400.00
66 years old and older - $300.00Regular Dues are Old Timers - $25.00 and Young Bucks $15.00. All 2009 Dues are due NOW. They are good thru December 31, 2009. If you became a new member at the June New Iberia or the November Frontier Adventure, your dues are current for 2009.
A schedule will be made for next year to avoid lateness at the meetings.
We raised $1000.00 for our Speaker SetApart (David Jenkins) for his mission field and Jim Bowie is going to support him on a monthly basis.
The next Frontier Adventure will be November 13 & 14, 2009. Remember to have everyone who wants to join FCF be ready. After much discussion, it was decided to hold Buckskin Testing in conjunction with the November Frontier Adventure and have Wilderness Testing held in conjunction with the January 2010 Trace.
The Trade Items table idea went over very well and will be repeated next Trace. Bring your items to Trade or Sell. All Wilderness Members are required to make a Trade Item to be used as a Trace Prize for the January 2010 Trace.
The Royal Rangers Theme for 2009 is “Back to the Future”.
All FCF members are encouraged to attend the Gulf Region Royal Rangers Conference as there will be a class for the Chapter Officers. Information can be found on the Gulf Region Web Site: http://www.gulfregionrr.org/ .
The Jim Bowie Chapter Trace will be held in January 2010 with the date to be decided upon. Elections will be held for President, Scout, and Asst. Scout.
Archery was held for the first time as a Blanket Shoot event. Only recurve and primitive bows were allowed. It was very successful with 14 Young Bucks and 6 Old Timers competing. Everyone got to take something off of the blanket to take home. We will hold this event again next year.
Best Shooters: Young Buck – Candle; Old Timer – Spirit Hunter.Competition:
Flint & Steel –Young Bucks: 1st – Candle, 2nd – Brandon Olp, 3rd – Brian Phillips
Old Timers: 1st – Lighthouse, 2nd – Gentle Wolf, 3rd – Rock
Black Powder Shooting - Young Bucks: 1st – Jeff Miller, 2nd – William Morgan, 3rd – Ethan Boudreaux
Old Timers: 1st – BuckTraker, 2nd – Lone Wolf, 3rd – Turtle Hunter
Knife Throw – Young Bucks: 1st – Garrett Gooden, 2nd – Candle, 3rd – Kody Verrett
Old Timers: 1st – Spider, 2nd – Middle Fork, 3rd – Steve Hudson
Hawk Throw – Young Bucks: 1st – Tender Bear, 2nd – Candle, 3rd – Jeff Miller
Old Timers: 1st – Spider, 2nd – Swamp Walker, 3rd – Quinton Lenard
Outfits – Young Bucks – 1st – Tender Bear, 2nd – Laughing Fox, 3rd – Candle
Old Timers: 1st – Tender Heart, 2nd – Spirit Hunter, 3rd – Gentle Wolf
Master Frontiersman – Young Bucks: 1st – Candle
Old Timers: 1st – Spider
Trappers Brigade hours have been gathered and posted for all who helped with the 2009 Trace and are active dues paying members of the Jim Bowie Chapter FCF. There were a total of 2055 Trapper’s Brigade hours earned by 44 Members during the 2009 Trace.
Respectively Submitted,
Rodney “Eagle Scout” Eaton
Jim Bowie Chapter Scribe
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