New Buckskin Members

NEW BUCKSKIN ADVANCEMENTS AT POW‐WOW

I would like everyone to give a big congrats to our 2 new buckskin members: Tom “Wychialo” Harris ‐‐Gun smith (pronounced Why‐cheech‐alo) and Taylor “Ironman” Matney‐‐Blacksmith.

For those who do not know, these two fine candidates tested at Pow‐Wow Sat. morning.

Both were very nervous about the memorization and the outfit. Yet they were able to quickly get into the testing as it moved into the skills part of the test. Their I.D. staffs looked good as did their Persona. The food they cooked was awesome tasting. Thanks guys!

Tom “Wychialo” Harris used Isaiah 1:18 for his Scripture and Taylor “Ironman” Matney used Prov 27:17 for his Scripture.

I look forward to seeing them advance and gladly inform Skywatcher that he has two more future candidates for wilderness.

My next testing will be at winter camp so request your applications and I will contact your sponsors and send the work book. You too can join the buckskin ranks. Remember this is one of the purposes of FCF……… ADVANCEMENT…Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual.

I want to personally thank Wychialo and Ironman for their effort and the attitude of excellence that they both had. It takes a lot of time to prepare for this test (weeks …even months) and they both did an excellent job. Thank you both.

I encourage everyone to ask them about their FCF names and scriptures and listen to their testimonies; they have spent a lot of time praying and searching out God for them. They should be easy to find as both are heavily involved in FCF and Royal Rangers. You should have no problem finding Wychialo at the rifle range or anywhere there is gun powder. As for Ironman he is one of our assistant scouts and working hard at his position.

A special thanks to Bow Breaker for his input and instruction on this test! Blessings Brother!!!

If you are thinking about taking the Buckskin test here are the requirements:
Both Boys and Leaders

• Earn the following Merit Awards:

Church	AND	Knife & Hawk
PLUS
Black Powder	OR	Archery

• Participate in at least one Frontier Adventure
• Make or purchase a complete FCF outfit
• Recite from memory the FCF Pledge
• Explain the meaning of the FCF Symbol
• State the Vision and Purpose of FCF
• Make an FCF identification staff
• Select a frontier-related craft or skill to develop
• Select an FCF name
• Complete the Buckskin workbook
• Be an active member in good standing for at least one year.

Boys Only

• Earn the Bronze Medal or one Expedition Ranger Medal.

Leaders Only

• Sponsor a boy into FCF
• Earn the Leader’s Medal of Achievement.

Both Leaders and Boys
After earning the additional three required merits and completing the Buckskin study program, submit your application for advancement for Buckskin to the district FCF office. For an application, email Ron “Pure Heart” Goodnow. Once you have returned the completed application to me, I will then send you the Buckskin workbook to complete. After successfully completing the Buckskin testing you will be awarded your Buckskin pin.

Ron “Pureheart” Goodnow
FCF Buckskin Rep