US Mountain Ranger Association

Posted: 01/20/2008

Name: Tom Wilburn

Message:

1SG Runyon, I tried calling CFM to offer up a place for them to stay. I was unable to talk with him directly but left a message at A Co. Could not get an answer at the duty desk so will post here. My house north of Cooper Gap is available just call the girls to make arrangements if he and his family need a place to stay for a while. I left a message but figured you could assist with the link-up if neded. They are welcome to stay until they find something permanant.....roads may be a little tricky across the top.

Posted: 01/20/2008

Name: Doug Perry

Message: Tom. I thought about your place when I heard about the house burn. I also told Derick if the Maj. needs anything the USMRA was ready to do what they could. Steve Hawk is aware if the sitrep. RLTW>

Posted: 01/20/2008

Name: Derek

Message: Kind of backward being call 1sg Runyon by you, Tom. They should get a house in Porter Village by Wed. from what I'm told. I went by their home today and it seems they probably lost everything from what I see. Once they get in Housing I will start to get things to them. They are in the cottages on camp for the mean time.

Posted: 01/16/2008

Name: amie close

Message: Well, I am going to put in my 2 cents in for what it is worth, the critter cook out oringinaly started with the soul intention for Rangers old and new to get together and tell old war stories and of course tall tales and have a few beers and belts, I know Roy always looked forward to those campouts when we were in the area and he has fond memories of the one critter cook out when he came home at around 4:30am with just an empty bourbon bottle and a smile on his face but managed to misplace his truck somewhere in the woods which he did find later that day, but he had had a blast, so I am going to have to say I am in aggreement with MacElliot on this one, but me personally I would rather hang out with my girlfriends in town and take the RV, Roy can sleep under the stars, than hang out with a bunch of old Rangers with holes in thier underwear! Amie

Posted: 01/14/2008

Name: Brian Cunningham

Message: U. S. Mountain Ranger Association Scholarship Program The USMRA will award two $500 scholarships each year. The winners will be announced at the 5th RTB Open House.
Prerequisites are:
· Be the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a USMRA member.
· Be a graduating senior of a recognized public or private school or a home schooled senior student preparing to enter an accredited college or other post secondary institution.
· Be nominated in writing by a USMRA member.
· Submit an application packet including all the following:
· Biographical summary or resume of any or all of the following: extra curricular activities, civic or community services activities, religious or secular humanitarian service work.
· Written verification of qualification for graduation (from school counselor or home school teacher).
· A statement from the nominating USMRA member denoting why the applicant should be considered.
· A 500 word essay, typed or neatly written. The subject for the essay is “What Can I Do to Be A Better Citizen?” The essay should be written in first person, singular. The intent of the essay is to convey the applicant’s beliefs and values.
· Include applicant name and applicant phone number on all submitted documents.
· Once submitted, packets become property of USMRA and will not be returned to the applicants. Incomplete packets will not be considered.
· The checks will be awarded to the selected individuals upon proof of acceptance to an accredited college or post secondary education institution. If this is available at the time of packet submission, it should also be included.
· Scholarship application deadline is the April meeting (3 April 2008).
***Do not send official transcripts or identity information of any kind (SSAN, for example). These are not needed.***
Packets can be mailed to:
Brian Cunningham P.O. Box 208, Gainesville, GA 30503
E-mail: ranger270@gmail.com