Leader's Conference
Our district Leader's Conference is an annual event conducted in the spring of each year to provide program updates, leader training, and event information for the coming year. This event provides outpost leaders with an opportunity to connect with other leaders from across the district, share ideas, find valuable resources, and be encouraged and strengthened in their role as a Royal Rangers leader. Come join us for our next Leader's Conference!
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April 5 & 6, 2024 - Oak Grove AG in Springfield
This year's Leader Conference will provide you with an experience that is fun, informative, and beneficial. The following features will be included in hopes of making this event a valuable experience for you.
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Friday, April 5th
Training Classes
The Ranger Essentials training course will be provided on Friday, beginning at 9AM and ending by 5PM. Pre-registration is required. Register here for the Friday training classes.
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Friday Night Missions Service
Beginning at 6:30 PM we will gather for a night of prayer, praise, and a brief devotional message focused on our mission to reach every boy in our district. Join with us as we celebrate all that God has done in the past and seeking His direction for our future. Following the service, ice cream and snacks will be provided.
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Missions Auction
Immediately following our fellowship time (about 8PM) we'll be having our annual missions auction to raise funds for the "EveryBoy Initiative" missions project. Bring your unneeded camping gear, books, patches, tools, craft items, or anything else you'd like to donate for the auction and watch someone go home blessed with your old stuff as a new treasure - and it's all for missions!
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Saturday, April 6th
Morning Assembly
We'll begin the day early at 8AM with a brief devotional message. Come join us as we celebrate all that God is doing and grow our faith to see event greater things!
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Conference General Session
The conference general session will begin immediately following morning assembly and will provide content every Outpost Leader will want to hear. We'll be covering the latest program updates from the national office as well as plans for our various district events taking place this year such as Pow-Wow, Frontier Adventure, National FCF Rendezvous, junior training camps, action & adventure camps, and new divisional events.
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Lunch
Lunch will be provided on site for all registered attendees. We've enjoyed some delicious meals in recent years so come prepared for something wonderful.
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Service Awards Presentations
After lunch we'll be recognizing our district and outpost leaders for their service to Royal Rangers over the past year. Details can be found on our Service Awards page and applications can be found on the national website. All leaders are encouraged to submit their service award applications. Applications must be received by March 25th to be recognized at this event.
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Pow-Wow Roundtable
After lunch and the service awards presentations we will be conducting an open discussion of our district Pow-Wow to gather suggestions and discuss new ideas for making this important annual event the best it can possibly be for our boys and leaders. Bring your ideas and join the discussion!
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Divisional Roundtables
After the Pow-Wow discussion, the leaders from each division will be gathering separately to discuss plans for upcoming events in their division. Bring your ideas for new events, or suggestions for improvements to existing ones.
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Registration
Registration for the conference may be made online or at the door. Registration for the Friday training course must be made in advance.
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Conference Registration Fee - $40.00 per person ($35.00 if chartered). Includes conference notebook, Saturday lunch, and snacks. Spouses may attend the conference for free and receive a free lunch if registered together.
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Friday training classes require pre-registration.
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A printable registration form is available below for those who choose to register at the door.
Housing
Limited “bunkhouse style” housing is available at the church for men at no cost. Restrooms are available but no showers. Bring your own cot & bedding. If you are planning to stay at the church, please contact us to let us know so we can ensure space is available. Numerous hotels are also available in the Springfield area.
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Downloads & Links
The following downloads and links provide additional information relative to this conference.
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