Greetings from your local Weasel Shaker.

What is it you’d say you do here? What’s the role of the Weasel Shaker in F3?

My role is to keep G.A.S. in the tanks.

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G.A.S. = to care

Because the truth is I do care about what we are doing, what you’re doing, and why we’re out in the gloom every morning. Some men shirk their responsibilities, seek the easy path, take the lazy route, but not the men I post with in the gloom.

You rise to the occasion; each of you leads the charge. When I’m down, you’re up. That’s the strength of F3.

See that you lead in and out of the gloom. The point is the invigoration of male community leadership. Be leaders in our community! As Pusher pointed out a few weeks ago, F3 runs on Leadership Development. Don’t be surprised when being intentional about sharpening your leadership in the gloom leads to folks asking (begging) for you to lead outside the gloom.

The world needs you to be the leader you were created to be, our country needs you to lead, this town needs your leadership, and your family darn sure needs you. We don’t get to slack off. Once we’ve heard the call, we’re obliged to prepare better and answer.

Harry Caray’s letter on 9/7 mentioned how The Fort is working on marketing to engage more men and increase our visibility in the community. This is rooted in us being the leaders we were created to be in all areas of our lives. So, let’s be about that business.

Look for some letters in the coming weeks highlighting 1^st F, 2^nd F, and 3^rd F in The Fort. But until then, I’ll see you out there leading in the gloom and our community.

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Band Camp dismissed

9/11 Travis Manion Foundation Hero 5K Ruck event is open for registration, click the link below, complete the form and scroll down until you find the fort mill event on Friday 9/15, gear will be shipped to your house.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=146035&eventGroupId=17197

We will launch from Chupacabra at 0500. Rucks required and we’ll have sandbags to share… don’t have a ruck or afraid to try one? No problem, we’ll have extra rucks and sandbags…

Learn Travis story and more from Travis Manion Foundation:

The Man Whose Life Inspires Others

On April 29, 2007, experienced Iraq war veteran from the 1st Recon Battalion, 1stLt Travis Manion, and his fellow Marines were ambushed while searching a suspected insurgent house in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. As he led the counterattack against the enemy forces, Travis was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded teammates. His courageous acts allowed every member of his patrol to survive.

For his actions, Travis was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor. His legacy continues to grow through the work of TMF, inspiring people to make an impact by serving others.

https://www.travismanion.org/about-us/who-we-are/

See you there!!!

Tinsel

Leadership Development, as defined by F3 Q Source, is the process employed
by a group to develop new leaders. While simply stated, this definition can be
challenging to execute if we wade through the world as Sad Clowns. The Fort is
rich in leaders as observed by YHC in COT, in our community and more
importantly in our homes. But similar to fitness, leadership must continually be
developed, these muscles must be challenged, or else leaders too can fall victim
to the Status Quo. As we introduce a focus on Leadership Development or LDP in the Fort, our
goal is to build internally (Get Right) to impact externally (Live/Lead Right) and
leave a legacy (Leave Right). These core concepts written in Q Source will be
the lexicon of our efforts as we challenge ourselves to continue to grow as great
leaders and develop the next generation of leaders along the way. The challenge is simple, the content is available but the choice to grow as a
leader is yours. The fruit of this choice has immense potential and I am confident
that the Pax of the Fort will continue to execute.

“If not me, then who…”

Join us to honor 1stLt Travis Manion, 4/28 0515 at Chupacabra. Bring your rucks and sandbags, don’t have one? extra gear is always available.

On April 29, 2007, experienced Iraq war veteran from the 1st Recon Battalion, 1stLt Travis Manion, and his fellow Marines were ambushed while searching a suspected insurgent house in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. As he led the counterattack against the enemy forces, Travis was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded teammates. His courageous acts allowed every member of his patrol to survive.

For his actions, Travis was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor. His legacy continues to grow through the work of Travis Manion Foundation, inspiring people to make an impact by serving others.

TMF empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.

SIGN UP HERE  make sure you scroll down to the ruck option to get a sweet patch and the shirt

https://donate.travismanion.org/event/2023-manion-wod-f3-the-fort/e475487 (edited) 

Thank you to all the Pax who attended the Adopt-a-Highway litter pick-up on Saturday, March 5th.  The group arrived with 2.0’s, Ms and eager Pax.  We had approx 25 participants ( no official count was taken)  – which will be improved at the next event.  My apologies for not doing a better job with documenting the attendees.  Special thanks to all who participated and Poppins who donated approximately 10 pick-up tools to enhance the experience and add to the supplies needed for a thorough litter pick-up.

Our 2 mile stretch of US 21 from the Peachstand south to Sutton Rd. did not disappoint as evidenced by over 72 bags filled at the completion. 3 tires, a bumper, remote control, beer and margarita cans, boxes, cigarette butts, and bottles that were aged by over a decade were observed in the stacks of litter roadside.  SC DOT was very impressed with our efforts that had many of the PAX deep in the woods making the extra effort.

3 more pickups will be available in 2022.  Once a quarter will be the goal.  Much much appreciation for all who attended.  The pick-up lasted approx 2 hours and 15 mins.  Pax came and went depending on their schedules.  Community Service was evidenced and much fellowship was shared via the conversations over-heard.  Nice work!!

We are all blessed to be part of F3!  The effort & attendance put forth clearly indicates that we are all accelerating in the right direction!