the commander for the Northern California/Nevada for seven years. Under his leadership, Camp Eagle Rock underwent great improvements, The curriculum of Royal Rangers and training programs also underwent substantial improvements and redevelopment. Furthermore, Royal Rangers Alumni (RRI) was established. Marriott's goals were to encourage Royal Rangers and develop new programs. 2002 Ranger Kids, the first portion of the newly revised Royal Rangers ministry, is tested and released to U.S. churches. 2002 The eighth National Camporama is held at Camp Eagle Rock. 2002 Royal Rangers International (RRI) is formed, which helps to coordinate efforts and needs of ≈45 countries using Royal Rangers at the time. 2003 Discovery Rangers and Adventure Rangers materials are released to U.S. churches. 2004 Expedition Rangers materials are released to U.S. churches. 2006 The ninth National Camporama is held at Camp Eagle Rock. 2006 Rev. Richard Mariott announces that he will resign as National Commander on December 31, 2006. 2007 Rev. Doug Marsh is named National Commander. He was previously Director of Royal Rangers International. His appointment was effective February 1, 2007. Marsh will continue to also direct Royal Rangers International until a transition in leadership in that department can be made. Marsh is also the first National Commander to have been involved in the ministry of Royal Rangers as a boy, having earned his Gold Medal of Achievement. 2008 At their annual National Council in Springfield, Missouri. in March, Royal Rangers announces plans to expand the scope of the program beyond the traditional camping emphasis to include activities of common interest to all boys (i.e. sports, technology, trades, drama/arts, outdoors, and ministry). 2010 The new advancement system for Discovery Rangers, Adventure Rangers, and Expedition Rangers is released. This new system will run concurrently with the previous 2002 version until Dec 31, 2012. 2012 Royal Rangers USA celebrates its 50th Anniversary during its tenth National Camporama at Camp Eagle Rock in Eagle Rock, MO. 2014 Doug Marsh resigns as National Director to return to full-time leadership of Royal Rangers International. 2014 Karl Fleig, former District Men's Ministries Director for the Indiana district is appointed as the new National Director for Royal Rangers USA. 2016 The eleventh National Camporama is held at Camp Eagle Rock. Divisions There are four divisions of the Royal Rangers program corresponding to the age group: Ranger Kids (Kindergarten to 2nd grade) Discovery Rangers (3rd grade to 5th grade) Adventure Rangers (6th grade to