“Brothers, it is with great pleasure that I take pen in hand and write this post.
The Seminole Chapter 2018 Trace is now history and only time will tell the impact that it had on the lives of the members that attended.
In my humble opinion this trace was one of the best from the opening ceremony to the closing ceremony.
On Friday night we had a great time of fellowship at the chapter get-together after the opening ceremony, and it seemed that no one wanted it to end. Jim Hornbuckle and Eddie Velez created a great deal of excitement around the trade blanket that lasted into the wee hours of the night and Saturday opened with our Chaplin, Pastor Britt Franklin, bringing a thought provoking devotion. Robb Hawks and Rick Johnson threw down the gauntlet to challenge all competitors in the prize blanket contest in all the events: black powder shooting, flint and steel, archery, hawk, and knife throwing. I hate to say it but the old men, Robb and Rick won the challenge.
Saturday night was closed with a great message from our speaker Robb Hawks. As the men came forward God's Spirit flowed like a mighty river of love to bring change and healing to their lives. There was a wonderful time around the altar as we tarried to allow God to refresh us.
Sunday morning we awoke to a beautiful day and after a hearty breakfast we moved to the council fire area for church service. Pastor Britt peached a great message building on the blocks that he laid from his previous devotions. After the church service we conducted our business meeting with some great things accomplished, the notes will be sent out by our scribe later.
Congratulations to Bill “Helpful Heart” Robidoux as we welcome him into the ranks of the Manor of Excellence. This is an honor given to men both past and present that have a long standing service to the Royal Ranger Ministry and FCF as well.
With that being said the 2018 Trace is now history and we can add it to the roles of one of the "good ones". For the ones that were not there, you were greatly missed.
Now for the ones that were there I would like for you to send me your thoughts via email to me on what went right and what when wrong. Hopefully the next one will be better, there is always room for improvement each and every year.
Thank you in advance for your response.
In HIS Service
Frank Pettis”
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From the Scribe:
Brothers, if you provided prizes or items that need to be reimbursed for the prize blanket or missions auction or if you need a receipt for tax purposes from the missions auction please send me the information that I need and a copy of any/all receipts so you can be properly reimbursed. I will need a copy of the receipt(s) or invoice(s), your email, name (properly spelled), phone number, and address. Once I have that I will send it to the proper person so you can be reimbursed. Also if you had a trade blanket or store set up at trace please do as God commands us and as was discussed at the business meeting and pay tithe. When we honor God with our tithe and our actions, we are blessed more than we can ever imagine and ask for. Checks can be made payable to “Florida Rangers” or “Royal Rangers”.
If you or someone you know is not receiving my email updates please tell me and I will add them to the email list. I know I send out a lot of emails but my goal as scribe is to get the word out and the word going where it needs to go. I am still new to this and I am learning to ask for help from others so please bear with me if there is any issues. Also if you or anyone you know would prefer I contact them another way such as phone call or snail mail I need to know. I do not mail out updates unless specifically requested and I have no issue meeting a need if it arises but I have no way of knowing unless told.
I feel like we had an amazing and successful trace and it was definitely a blessed time for me as well, and much needed to! Be on the lookout for updates concerning Pow-Wow and the FCF village workday before Pow-Wow. God has many great things planned for our chapter this year and we are only getting started!!! Be blessed brothers, and stay the course!
Ryan "God Willing" Mikell
Seminole Chapter Scribe
Greetings I am updating the FCF database in an effort to have all updated info. My goal also is to have a picture of your totem. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Here is the information I need from you:
Christian name
FCF name
Year entered FCF
Year you went buckskin and/or wilderness (if applicable)
Church name, outpost number, section, division, and district (if other than Pen. Florida)
Current email address
Picture of your totem
and also if you are a lifetime member or not.
You can send info in pdf or text with attached picture in email.
Darrell Smith
Buckskin Rep.
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