Ok… fine, I’m just finding excuses for the very long delay in the update. Yup, just plain busy. Not lazy, but busy. Hehe…
Well, the anniversary has come and gone and I’ve better update you guys before the 28th Anniversary comes. Well, here’s the happening stuff about the Royal Rangers Selangor ONE 27th Anniversary…
The Anniversary was held in September 2008, the rangers were happy to receive their merit, the leaders were happier that it was the last event to a well deserved break... Yes, we won’t be having Royal Rangers meeting for October and November since the rangers will be facing some major and some final exams. Well, one thing’s for sure, we will all missed the gathering and will anxiously await the HOME-COMING in December.
Allow me to start the ball rolling…
Since it was Olympic year, we had an opening ceremony symbolic to the lighting of the flame. Ours were the flame of Royal Rangers. Four different rangers from 4 different age group, each holding a candle and with the Rangers KIDS candle lit. They passed on the flame to each other and finally lighting up the candle on the stage. From Rangers KIDS to Discover Rangers to Adventure Rangers and to Expedition Rangers, it shows progression, growth, dependency and responsibility. Just like the 4 gold points in the Royal Rangers Emblem, a ranger grows mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
Then we continue with the Chairman’s speech from the Honorable Cmdr. Herbert Ong.
We also thank God for the parents that were present during the anniversary. Their unrelentless effort and patience in chauffeuring their children to church every Sunday and also to every other activity finally paid off as they see some medals and achievement awarded to their children. So you see, (mom & dad & grandpa & ma, uncle and aunts), we could be having an activity at a football field but we are still learning something. And you rangers, you better be a good boy & girl, listen to your parents and get some more awards for this years outing permission. Heard there’s a BIG NATIONAL CAMP-O-RAMA coming up in June’ 2009. Are you excited already?
The Expedition team JADS led the congregation to a wonderful old and yet familiar song that have everyone jiggling and laughing while singing and doing actions.
This action familiar enough? Oh PIZZA HUT… And here we thought the Rangers KIDS would be more excited about this song. I guess the BIG BOYS & GIRLS are more into the song than anyone else. Check out Ranger David Poh doing it with his eyes closed… That’s skill, brother. Talk about missed childhood… Somebody should take a photo of the councilmen in action. Maybe they are even more excited about it… hehe…
Up next are various outpost presentations. We start with Discovery Girls to the Boys, to the Adventure Rangers and finally Expedition Rangers.
The Discovery Rangers Boys presented the drama entitled “THE CHAMPION!” featuring a boxing match between JESUS and the devil. We all know who the eventual winner of the match is. Even when the road ahead is tough, coupled with storms and hurricanes, The BIBLE say that we are all CHAMPIONS in Jesus. Because of what Jesus has done, we are declared “THE WINNER!” So hold your head up high and start walking and talking like a Champion. Some of the leaders have lived long enough to see 4 generations acting in this drama. And no matter how many times we’ve seen it, it still doesn’t bore us. I guess we all just like to see the devil get some beatings, eh?
The Adventure Rangers did a musical like High School but different. It is a musical mime with some cool dance moves and yup, a couple of blindfolds. That’s right, try dancing with a blindfold. Believe me, it is not easy. You won’t know who hit you while dancing. Hehe…
The Expedition Rangers did a RANGERS NEWS Network advertisement. Yup, that’s the same talented guy that did the pizza hut song with his eyes closed. Now he’s attempting to be a newscaster. What can we say, the guy’s talented and we all love him, don’t we? Plus a few more girls from other outpost but we’ll just leave it at there.
It’s the Council of Achievement time and due to space I can only pick some cute, adorable rangers receiving their merits here. If you want to spot your face, just look at the slide a little while longer. I’m pretty sure our faithful cameraman took everyone’s picture. Unless of course, if you were not present. But if you did come, I’m 100% sure your picture is inside. Our cameraman was clicking non stop from the beginning to the end.
Aaahhhh… The 26th Selangor ONE anniversary cake! Isn’t it beautiful? Can you still remember how it tastes like? The icing, the chocolate, the record setting time it takes for the cake to just disappear into thin air after cutting. Some one, some poor soul, some commanders will end up not knowing what the cake taste is like? I mean it’s such a big cake and well, we do have a big crowd but… come on, how many slice did you take? Can someone tell me how does it taste?
Oh yeah, did I mentioned Cmdr. William also broke another record? Yup, he beat our two GMA holders to putting off the fire on the candle of the cake first before them. And he did it with style and distance. Check this out? Hat’s off to all our leaders and rangers for a wonderful year.
Christmas is around the corner. Let’s start spreading the JOY of Christmas. Get ready; we will be having a Home Coming Christmas Campfire on 20th December 2008. It’s a Saturday and it is open to all rangers. More details will be posted up soon.
