Emblem The Royal Ranger Emblem. As worn by every Royal Ranger in the world. The Royal Rangers Emblem is a stylized emblem containing points in three different colors: Red, Blue, and Gold. The four red points represent the four main teachings of the church: Jesus as our savior, baptizer, healer, and soon coming king. The four gold points denote the four ways a boy grows: mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially. The eight blue points represent the virtues that make up the Ranger Code: alert, clean, honest, courageous, loyal, courteous, obedient, and spiritual. Flag The Royal Rangers flag is the Royal Rangers emblem centered on a white field. Pledge With God’s help, I will do my best to serve God, my church, and my fellowman; to live by the Ranger Code; to make the Golden Rule my daily rule. Code A Royal Ranger is: Alert, Clean, Honest, Courageous, Loyal, Courteous, Obedient, Spiritual. ALERT. He is mentally, physically, and spiritually alert. CLEAN. He is clean in body, mind, and speech. HONEST. He does not lie, cheat, or steal. COURAGEOUS. He is brave, in spite of danger, criticism, or threats. LOYAL. He is faithful to his church, family, outpost, and friends. COURTEOUS. He is polite, kind, and thoughtful. OBEDIENT. He obeys his parents, leaders, and those in authority. SPIRITUAL. He prays, reads the Bible, and witnesses. Motto Ready. Ready for anything. Ready to work, play, serve, worship, live, and obey Gods Word. National honors Gold Medal of Achievement The Gold Medal of Achievement (GMA) is the highest honor a boy can earn. It was first offered in 1963 with the first recipient completing its requirements in 1964. In its 50-year history the GMA has been earned by over 6000 boys ages 12 through 17. The average age of a boy earning the GMA is approximately 16 years of age. This indicates that a boy has been involved in Royal Rangers for at least 4–5 years before earning his GMA. At this time, slightly less than 1% of the boys involved in Royal Rangers each year earn the GMA. As a result of its challenging merit trail, it is truly a coveted award for any Royal Ranger boy. The youngest boy to receive the GMA was Christian Miller in 2009. Christian had earned over 100 merits and had finished his first of five Gold Buffaloes before receiving his GMA. He received his GMA the day he turned 12, being the first person to do so. It was presented at a ceremony in Montgomery, Ohio, by National Commander Doug Marsh. Matt Brookbank and Jordan Pingleton also earned their GMA on their 12th birthdays. Both had over 75 merits earned by their twelfth birthday as well. Requirements (to December 31, 2012) Be at least 12 years old (and at least in the 6th grade), but less than 18 years old or high school graduate (whichever is later) Have been a Silver Medalist for at least 3 months Have completed 24 merits, 16 of those chosen from a required list and 8 personal choice Have served in a (junior) leadership position for at least 6 months Have written a 500 word essay on “The Value of Royal Rangers to Me” Have completed a Christian Service Project Gold Buffaloes A Gold medalist who earns above and beyond the GMA requirements may qualify for a gold buffalo if they complete the following requirement: Six additional green and/or silver skill merits. Gold and sky blue leadership merits may also be used in combination with the green and silver skill merits. Requirements (beginning September 1, 2010) Be at least 12 years old (and at least in the 6th grade), but less than 18 years old or high school graduate (whichever is later) Gender requirement: must be male. No less than 9 months as a Silver Medalist (may be waived for boys in the 8th grade or older) 12 months in a leadership position Recite from memory the Royal Ranger Pledge, Code, Motto, meaning of the Emblem points, and Golden Rule Present the plan of salvation Complete the GMA Capstone Project (Submit Capstone Project Checklist with the application.) Complete a District Review Board process Merits needed include 3 green core: Healthy Body, Bible, and Global Missions. In addition to the core green merits any 4 red, gold, or sky blue leadership merits will satisfy the additional core requirements. Eleven elective merits can be any green skill and/or silver skill merits. The 11 electives can be a combination of any activity or area of focus such as outdoors, technology, drama/arts, ministry, trades, and sports. Silver Buffaloes Gold medalist who earn above and beyond the GMA requirements may qualify for a silver buffalo if they complete the following requirements: One Gold Leadership merit Two Green Skill merits One Brown Bible merit composed of 8 lessons (2 lessons of which can be alternatives) The Honor Gold Medal of Achievement The Honor Gold Medal of Achievement or HGMA is a new award given to boys who not only complete the highest award in Royal Rangers but have over the course of their time in the program completed the highest medal in each of the four groups. This is similar in how the buffaloes are awarded for additional merit work above their medals requirements. Requirements for the HGMA Expedition Ranger Read and/or listened to the Bible in its entirety Presented the plan of salvation to his pastor Ranger Kids Gold Trail Award (after September 1, 2001) Discovery Rangers Gold Eagle (after September 1, 2001) Adventure Rangers Gold Medal of Achievement Expedition Rangers E3 Award (or the Achievement, Activities, Service, and Leadership medals; all four medals after September 1, 2001) Special programs Although Royal Rangers leaders, boys, and young men share many common interests, variety and diversity are also common. With these differences in mind the Royal Rangers program features a number of components of special interest to certain types of our membership. These special programs include: Frontiersman Camping Fellowship (FCF), Royal Rangers Alumni, The Outpost Ranger of the Year, The NSSP (National Shooting Sports Program), The National Championships, Brownells/NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Program, and the Together Plan. Royal Rangers worldwide Royal Rangers ministers to young people in the United States and in over 90 countries. The largest organization outside the United States is in Australia, with groups in all areas except Northern Territory and Western Australia. The other countries that have a Royal Rangers program are:
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