1. Patriots Club Welcome Recruits!

2. The Lord’s Prayer …Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6: 9-13 (NKJV)

3. Pledge to the Christian Flag I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands. One Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe.

4. PLEDGE TO THE BIBLE I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word, I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God.

5. Qual Card Review USS Tunny SSN 682

6. Websites Login at www.patriotsclub.us for your qual card info.www.patriotsclub.us –Print cards Go to www.fortpatriot.com for club blog.www.fortpatriot.com –Calendar of Events –Pictures

7. Promotions – Recruit Pledge

8. Club Rules Follow the Golden Rule –“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” Matthew 7:12 –Ephesians 4:29- “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment that it may give grace (desire and power to do God’s will) to those who hear. or in another version: “Say only what is GOOD and HELPFUL to those you are talking to and WHAT WILL GIVE THEM A BLESSING.” “Act Like Men” – No horseplay –-1 point or 10 push ups Follow all lawful orders from higher ranks A Patriot must obey God’s Laws first and foremost (See Acts 5:29). – But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

9. Respect 1 Peter 2:17 Parents Elders Club Leaders Showing respect –Yes or No Sir –When tasked with a mission Aye Aye Sir – I understand and will comply Hoo-rah – agree with and support the idea or intent expressed by the person (Seals – Oohrah)

10. Club Bible Verse Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

11. David versus Goliath Home work: 1 Samuel 17 Despised for his youth Brother – verse 28 Saul – verse 33 Goliath – verse 42 In Speech, in Conduct, in Faith; David proved to be the real Man. Read 45- 47

12. You have a Purpose Pray for God’s will in your life –Seek His Purpose and Destiny for you Be set apart Act like Men Go do your Father’s Business!!

13. Club Name Voting – Secret Ballot Choices and Ideas –#1 Patriots Club (Carroll County) –#2 Sons of Liberty –#3 Sons of Issachar (1 Chor 12:32 – understood the times and knew what to do) –#4 Guardians of the Cross –Other –Table to next meeting

14. Survival Saturday See POD (Plan of the Day) –Arrive 0850 –Flag Raising 0900 –PT –Hike –Fishing What to Bring: Bible (small one to fit in backpack), Backpack, Fishing gear, Hiking pole (Stick), Food (lunch and snack: power bars, etc), Water, Rain Gear (poncho, trash bag, etc), multi- tool or pocket knife, Paracord. Optional: Radio (walkie talkie type FRS, GMRS).

15. Events May 19th – 9am-Noon: Survival Saturday (work on getting Survival Skills points for Qual Card), Flag raising, PT (physical training), 3 mile hike, and fishing. Meet at Fort Peterson. Bring fishing gear, back pack with a lunch. Recruit who catches the most fish wins a Benjamin Franklin silver coin (a $13 dollar value). Parents may need to sign a property owner’s liability waver. May 28 th – Memorial Day Services? 10am Burlington cemetery – Uniform – Blue polos June 16 th – Fire Station Tour – Best Time?

16. Great Men Bow Down Closing prayer "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day." - Abraham Lincoln