Welcome to our October 22nd, 2012 Monday Memo

BSA Response to Press Conference

The Boy Scouts of America has issued the attached response to a news conference hosted by two Portland-based attorneys regarding their release of the BSA’s ineligible volunteer files from 1965 to 1985. BSA Response Letter

Please note that we conducted recent broadcast interviews with Wayne Perry, National President, and Mike Johnson, National Youth Protection Director.    

• Confidential Files Document Child Abusers in Boy Scouts, KENS5—WFAA.com October 15, 2012
Link: http://www.kens5.com/news/national/174450091.html

• Scout President: Mistakes Were Made In Confidential Files, CBS News—Dallas/Fort Worth October 15, 2012
Link: http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/10/15/scout-president-mistakes-were-made-in-confidential-files/

• Boy Scouts of America Talking Publicly About Past Abuse, NBC News—Dallas/Fort Worth October 15, 2012
Link: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/Boy-Scouts-Of-America-Talking-Publicly-About-Abuse--174294141.html

• BSA Committed to Youth Protection as Sex Abuse Files Released, FOX News—Dallas/Fort Worth October 15, 2012
Link: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/19825316/boy-scouts-committed-to-youth-protection-as-sex-abuse-files-released

New Office Manager Please join me in congratulating Michelle Brown as our new CIEC/BSA Office Manager. Michelle started as our Council Registrar on June 1, 1996 and served our youth and adult volunteer leaders for eight years. She became the Executive Assistant to the Scout Executive in February of 2004 and was named Assistant Office Manager in addition to Executive Assistant in January of 2005. Michelle is a native of Redlands and is the proud mother of 4 children and 2 grandchildren. Michelle always gives 100% and inspires our Support Staff team to always "Do Their Best"!

Cedar Badge 2012

Who’s got spirit? The 36 Scouts who attended Cedar Badge, that’s who!

Cedar Badge – Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops was conducted by Mt. Rubidoux  on Oct. 12-13 in Riverside. Scouts learned how to be leaders and how to use the patrol method in their troops.

The district's overnight youth leader training course also drew Scouts from Temescal, Old Baldy, Five Nations and Arrowhead.

Cedar Badge, created by Mt, Rubidoux’s training team, is based on the Boy Scouts of America’s ILST program and the Patrol Leader Handbook. Taught by a youth staff, the Scouts learned such skills as planning campouts and  troop meetings. They learned about EDGE and how to use effective communication.

But it wasn’t all outdoor classroom discussions. This was pure scouting.  Fun and games, and lots of them, is what makes Cedar Badge “Cedar Badge.” Describing the jobs of the members of the patrol was turned into a skit. An ILST module was turned into a wide game, "Radio Towers."  Patrol spirit was made into a game, too, with the staff handing out “carrots” – pieces of cloth, colored strings or other doodads – to hang on flags to  those patrols demonstrating spirit with yells, songs or caught doing good!

Cedar Badge supplements the scoutmaster’s responsibility of training his new leaders. But some troops make it part of their overall youth leader training continuum. Troop 2 held its own ILST course the weekend before, but still sent a handful of Scouts to Cedar Badge.

“I think it's important for our Scouts to reinforce the lessons from ILST,” said John Vineyard, of Troop 2  and who also served on Cedar Badge staff.  “The extended course gives us the opportunity to teach and explore the lessons on these basic leadership concepts in greater depth.  It is also a great opportunity for scouts to interact with scouts from other troops and potentially get new ideas.”

Ed Kolb, scoutmaster of Troop 16, sent eight Scouts to Cedar Badge.

“We support Cedar Badge because it is training that cannot be done as effectively at the troop level,” said Kolb, who also served on staff. “It’s very difficult to explain all the responsibilities to the boys who receive leadership positions in the troop.  Cedar Badge offers the opportunity to learn about all the roles and responsibilities of the leadership positions in one fun class.  We believe the boys are much more able to carry on their roles in the troop after completing the Cedar Badge program.”

A couple dozen parents attended the closing campfire where Scouts received a Cedar Badge patch and certificate.

The course was helmed by Wes Andree and staffed by Scouts and Scouters from the district, especially from Troop 2. Cedar Badge was conducted at the park at the LDS Church on Blaine Street. The next course is tentatively scheduled for May 2013.

One Oath and Law

On Oct. 17, the BSA's Executive Board approved a resolution to use the Scout Oath and Law in the Cub Scout and Venturing programs. Specifically, the changes approved are as follows: Click Here for Resoulution

Cub Scouts:
• Adopt the Scout Oath and Law for use in the Cub Scout program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise.
• Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align exactly with the twelve points of the Scout Law. 
• Retire the Law of the Pack, while maintaining the concept of “Akela” as leader. 
• Maintain the current Cub Scout motto, sign, salute, and handshake.

Venturing:
• Retire the Venturing Oath, Code, sign and salute
• Adopt the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout sign, and Scout salute
• Engage the task force and National Youth Cabinet to determine whether Venturing should have a differentiating motto/slogan or adopt “Be Prepared”

These changes will become effective with the release of youth handbooks and leader aids supporting this and other changes related to Strategic Plan Goal 411; approximately Jan. 1, 2014, for Venturing-related changes and May 15, 2015, for Cub Scout and Boy Scout-related changes. Changes to publications, websites and other materials should NOT be initiated based on this email. Those will be handled based on the previously stated timing and will be initiated by the task forces working on the respective programs.
 

Flag Ceremony

On Saturday, October 20th, the American Cruisers Chapter 149 of Barstow, CA was pleased to invite Scouts and Scouters from High Desert Troops 49 and 169 to assist in a once-in-a-lifetime flag ceremony at the Veterans Home of California.  The Scouts were given the honor of presenting military service branch colors to veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm and assisting the veterans with raising the flags.  The new flag poles were purchased and placed by fundraising alone.  The Scouts met Eagle Scout veterans dating back to 1955, and shared stories and news about Scouting with motorcycle enthusiasts and community leaders.

Increase in the Unit Liability Insurance Fee

The Unit Charter Fee and Post Participation Fee for all local Scouting units and Exploring posts will increase from $20 to $40 effective January 1, 2013. 

This means that the new fee will begin with units that have a December 31, 2012 expiration date (a charter period beginning January 1, 2013).

In addition, the Unit Charter Fee and Post Participation Fee will now be called the Unit Liability Insurance Fee.

Duke of Edinburgh Medals

The California Inland Empire Council is proud to announce a new partnership with His Royal Highness, Prince Philip of England, to offer youth of the Inland Empire the Duke of Edinburgh's Young Americans' Award. 

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE for short), is an inspirational and voluntary self-development program for young people everywhere, ages 14 to 25.  The DofE is earned by youth in 144 counties and provides a holistic approach to young adult development.  The Award compliments the Aims and Methods of Scouting by equipping young people with life skills through community service, special skills, physical fitness and by embarking on an adventurous journey. 

Stay tuned for more information from your fellow volunteers at the Council Coordinated Meeting and your local Round Tables.  A detailed information session will also be held at this year's University of Scouting on January 26th.

For more information, contact Nick Radcliffe (nickradcliffe@verizon.net)

November is American Indian Heritage Month

The Creation of American Indian Heritage Month (Brief History) 
What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

Early Proponents
One of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the "First Americans" and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence, Kans., formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens.

The year before this proclamation was issued, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, rode horseback from state to state seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14, 1915, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record, however, of such a national day being proclaimed.

State Celebrations
The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of N.Y. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois, for example, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday.

Heritage Months
In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations have been issued each year since 1994. Read More

Silver Beaver Award Nominations Due November 21st, 2012

Fall Recruiting Results

Over 1390 new Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers joined a unit so far this fall. Our fall roundup plan was built around access to our schools and ensuring that every youth hears the Scouting story and has an opportunity to join. It’s never too late to build or maintain strong relationships with public, private and home schools in our quest to enroll additional youth. Great Scouting adventures are awaiting our youth, will you help to ensure they are invited to join?

Current Scouts can earn the coveted BSA 100th Anniversary recruiter patch. It’s never too late for youth to join Scouting. Every youth that recruits another into Scouting is eligible for a free patch, compliments of the Council Membership Committee. Hall of Fame Recruiter form

Cub Scout Recruiting
The following are some ideas for conducting follow-up recruiting efforts:

1. Ask the current parents in your pack to help invite prospective members-you just need to ask them.
2. Re-flyer schools and churches.
3. Ask your local religious institution to have an article in their weekly bulletin.
4. Increase your visibility by participating in local community activities such as fall festivals and holiday parades.
5. Ask your school, chartering organization or religious institution to have a static display of pictures, brochures and crafts from your Pack.
6. Send an article and photograph about your recent Pack activity to your local newspaper. Work with your local library to hang posters and distribute your Pack information sheet.

Boy Scout Recruiting
Each troop in the council is encouraged to hold an open house-type recruiting event for boys that never had the opportunity to join Scouts before. The best way to recruit Boy Scouts is by current Scouts inviting their friends to join. Each Scout that recruits a buddy can earn the BSA 100th Anniversary recruiter patch.

Venturing Crew Recruiting
The Venturing open house is a recruitment event where prospective new Venture Crew members enjoy a “taste” of what membership in the Crew will be like. This co-ed program has the best recruiting results when the current crew members invite their friends to join.

Whatever your Scouting unit’s recruiting needs are, the Council and District Membership Committees are here to support you with flyer, posters, applications, recruiting incentives, and “best recruiting methods.”

The Council Membership Staff Advisor is our Director of Field Service Jesse Lopez. He can be reached at 909-793-2463, extension 128.
 
 

Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator Webinars

Unit R.E.C. Webinars 
P.R.A.Y. will be hosting webinars on the Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator (R.E.C.) position. The webinar will be a basic orientation for Religious Emblems Coordinators at the Unit level. Please consider who else might benefit from this webinar and forward this email for them to sign up.  The webinars are free and open to the first 100 participants. There are two dates scheduled for this topic, the first coming up Wednesday October 24th! Click the links below to sign up!

October 24, 2012 (Wed) 1:00pm CDT (Central) for 1 hour
October 29, 2012 (Mon) 7:00pm CDT (Central) for 1 hour

The Buzz

 
 

Veterans Day 2012

Please join us in placing flags to honor our Veterans November 10th, 2012 @ 9am

Riverside National Cemetery I-215/Van Buren Exit. Please park in the large open lot near the Medal Of Honor memorial. We will meet at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater for a few words and to distribute the flags.

We will retrieve the flags on Monday, November 12th @ 3pm  Riverside National Cemetery Map
 

The Advisor October

The Advisor is the monthly newsletter for Venturing Crews/Ships in the California Inland Empire Council published and written under the guidance of Ryan Kleinvachter and the CIEC Venturing Committee. Click Here

Friends Of Scouting Report

World War II Posters

Positive Quote
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"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves."

    ~ James Matthew Barrie

Joe Daniszewski Scout Executive/CEO California Inland Empire Council, BSA PO Box 8910 1230 Indiana Court Redlands, CA 92374 909.793.2463, Ext. 120 877.732.1450 909.793.0306 Fax

Monday Memo is from Scout Executive Joe Daniszewski and contains his reflection on what is happening within the Council. The purpose of Monday Memo is to communicate information about the week ahead, to acknowledge the good things happening around the Council and to address specific issues that the Scout Executive wants to bring to your attention. Joe welcomes any comments, suggestions or recommendations on how to make this memo as helpful as possible. If you have something you want publicized in the Monday Memo, please send it to his attention c/o Monday Memo: Joseph.Daniszewski@scouting.org for Monday Memo Archives Click Here