Monday Memo 

Joseph Daniszewski Scout Executive

Good day and welcome to our October 25th, 2010 Monday Memo

Archery Shoot

Another great day was had today at Cub Archery. The weather was cool, there was little sun in fact, and there was no wind, so conditions were perfect! We had a particularly exciting event in the morning at the A.M. shoot, since we had a tie and had to have a shoot off for 2nd and 3rd place. It was very close! (the first picture is of the 2 boys and their target) The boys were all very well-behaved, and did an excellent job following the rules, and most importantly they all had fun! Here are the names of the top 5 shooters in each session, that are invited back to the shoot-off on November 6:

Congratulations to all the boys, as always we are very proud of the example they set as scouts. They are attentive and polite, and we enjoy teaching them the sport of archery!
Don & Laurie Curtis
Cub Archery Co-Chairs 

 

Venturing Training 

Venturing Leadership Skills Course (VLSC) is being replaced by a new course entitled Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or ILSC. Originally the title was to be Crew Leadership Training (CLT) and during the review of the syllabus, the writers agreed the title Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews was a more fitting title and described the course more accurately.

The purpose of ILSC is to teach crew members with leadership positions what their new job is and how to most effectively reach success in that role.

ILSC is intended to help Venturers in leadership positions within their crew understand their responsibilities and equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILSC is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Venturers and is a replacement for VLSC. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for Venturers to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required for Kodiak.

You may ask, "Why the change...?" The goal is to have a uniform, aligned training platform for all programs so that those Scouters may transition smoothly from one course to the next regardless of what type of unit they belong to. All but the intro is now "program neutral" and each course needs the same basic info as prerequisite.

The Volunteer Development Team expects this course to be released to the Scouting community within 30 days. Watch the training page on scouting.org for updates.

Training page: www.scouting.org/volunteer/training

 

2010 National Scout Jamboree Souvenir DVD

The Boys' Life 2010 National Scout Jamboree Souvenir DVD is now available for preorder at http://boyslife.org/jambodvd. Own a piece of history! The DVD provides almost 90 MINUTES of jamboree excitement, including arena show highlights, "Behind the Scenes at Boys' Life," and more than 600 jamboree troop photographs. For discounts for 51+ DVDs mailed to the same address, or for questions, call 972-580-2376. The billing will occur after the DVDs are shipped in November 2010. Please forward this e-mail to your jamboree leaders and others who you feel will be interested. The 2010 National Scout Jamboree was the signature event during a year of celebration of the Boy Scouts of America's first 100 years. The Boys' Life 2010 National Scout Jamboree Souvenir DVD captures the fun and excitement of this historic event and will help all Scouts and leaders to see Scouting at its finest.

Revised Information - Cub Scout Leader Training

All training courses for Cub Scout Leaders is now available online at: www.scouting.org/volunteer/training

Courses include:

1. "Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training"
2. "Youth Protection,"
3. "Fast Start," and
4. "This Is Scouting"

The courses have been updated to support the new Cub Scout Delivery Method rolled out earlier this year. Now, den leaders and assistants, Cubmasters and assistants, pack trainers, and pack committee chairs and members can now learn the how-to’s for suc-cessfully conducting an engaging den and pack program and can become confident in the role each plays.

Online training is also available by clicking the link: www.scouting.org. When entering www.MyScouting.org, click on the E-Learning link under the Training header located on the left-side menu. Then click on the Cub Scouts tab and voila!... all leader training is at your convenience.

If you do not have a MyScouting account, there are simple instructions on the landing page that will help you create one.

In addition to the opportunity for online training, all four Cub Scout leader courses are supported by a printed syllabus, some with a DVD, to assist council and district training teams in conducting instructor-led experiences. The catalog number for this resource is 34875.

For questions or concerns regarding MyScouting accounts, send an email to the National Service Desk at: MyScouting@scouting.org. All issues will be addressed as soon as possible in order to get users online and fully trained!

Grayback District Scouting For Food

On October 9^th in the Grayback District 28 scouting units, over 250 scouts and over 150 Scouters/parents participated in our annual Scouting for Food  drive.  The event took place at 14 grocery stores in Highland, Redlands, Yucaipa, Calimesa, Beaumont and Banning from 8am in the morning until 4pm.  The food drive collected 16,053 lbs of food for Redlands Family Services, The Salvation Army, Yucaipa Family Assistance, and H.E.L.P, Inc. 

Blaine Cauthron, Ryan Grammer, Taylor Cauthron, & Kristin Grammer of Pack 10	Andrew Lopez left and Ian Windeknecht right – 2 cubs from Pack 10

"Care to donate some food to the needy?" Troop 341 Boy Scouts Jordan Cabaldon, Jeremy Orf and Mitchell Deboer present the opportunity to customers willing to listen.	Boy Scouts from Troop 341 were successful in getting Albertsons shoppers to donate six barrels worth of food to benefit the Salvation Army and Redlands Family Services. Pictured left to right: Bradley McHargue, Jordan Cabaldon, Mitchell DeBoer, Jeremy Orf, and Jake McKay.

Kudos to 3 Peaks Webelos Woods!

Dear Joe / Kimber,

I've been meaning to write a letter to you since last weekend, but as with most camps, once we get down the hill we get busy.  It seems email is the best way for me to communicate.

Last weekend, our unit, Old Baldy Pack 628, attended Webelos Woods at Camp Emerson.  As the Cubmaster and Webelos II Den leader, this is the 2nd Webelos specific campout I've attended, and about the 20th Scout campout overall.  I am also an Asst. Scoutmaster with our Troop, and am priviledge to go on campouts with them as well.

I wanted to make sure I let you both know that Matt Brandt and his staff did an outstanding job.  As I let Matt know, of all of the Scout camps I've been to, this was by far the most organized, most well run camp.  I have been involved with camps for over 20 years, having been on staff at Pine Summit in Big Bear, and having served as both Program Director and Camp Director at several camps with our church.  I know what kind of effort it takes to do a camp like this, and Matt and his staff put in that effort and then some.  The check-in and check-out procedures were smooth, the facilities were kept up, the program material was outstanding, the schedule was tight without too much slack or too little time, and Matt made sure he and his staff were available for questions if we had them.  Everybody in our unit commented on what a great job they thought the staff was doing.

So that's really all I had to say.  I'm hoping we have opportunities in the future to attend and/or help out.

Sincerely, Toby Pike, Cubmaster
Old Baldy Pack 628  

Dear Joe,

Recently the Webelos patrol of Pack 310 participated in the Three Peaks 2010 Webelos Woods. Our boys had a great time participating in the all of the activities offered by Matt and his staff. The events were well planned and executed as well as interesting and entertaining. Matt and his staff of youth and adults from Troop 444 and Troop 310 are to be commended on hosting a successful event.

A couple of observations I would comment on are;

coordination of event areas with patrols and meals, basically all of the units were divided into two groups, activities were in two general areas and the groups were assigned to the two areas and remained there until lunch, lunch was served in one area where both groups assembled and then the groups swapped areas. The transition was smooth and seamless.

The youth staff was energetic and enthusiastic. Although this was the first time staffing for some of these boys, they all ran their events well. A few memorable and notable boys were Nick Emerson of Troop 310, Ryan Brandt of Troop 444 and the entire team at the archery range.

Thank you for your support of activities like this and keep them coming. The Phoenix Patrol of Pack 310 had a memorable time. Please forward our thanks to Mr. Brandt.

YIS, Mark McCracken, Webelos Den Leader
Phoenix Patrol Pack 310

International Scouting Camp - Jamborette 2011 Belgium

Dear Scouting and Guiding friend!

In July 2011 scouting Zottegem (Belgium) organizes the Jamborette.

This mini-jamboree is an international scouting camp for young scouts and guides aged between 14 and 17 years. We want to bring scouts from around the world together in our Scoutopia.

Are you interested or do you know a group that would want to participate? Take a look at our brochure in attachment!

All information is also available on our website: www.jamborette2011.be 

22nd World Scout Jamboree Tour

I have just received the attached relative to the 22nd World Jamboree.  I have confirmed with the BSA's International Division that this tour is not for those selected as members of the BSA contingent nor those selected for the international staff. 

The International Division is merely making this information available to BSA Scouts and Scouters who might like to be part of the indicated tour and be able to stop by the 22 World Jamboree as part of the tour. Those who take part of in this tour must not be members of the BSA contingent to the World Jamboree nor part of the international staff.  World Jamboree Brochure    Sign Up Form

Mike Goldware, Chair
International Scouting

Scouting for Food 2010

"Scouting for Food" hits the Inland Empire this fall

Calling all Scout Units to participate in our annual Scouting for Food Service Project this fall. The council goal is to collect 100,000 pounds in celebration of 100 years of The Boy Scouts of America. We need all the units to sign up with their District Scouting for Food Chair to participate in both the distribution of plastic food bags (on or,before) November 6 and return of bags full of canned goods to your local district collection point(s) on Saturday, November 13th.

Each Scout who distributes 20 bags with his unit earns the " 100 years of Service" patch. If you need bags please contact your district Scouting for Food Chair-see chart below. We also have plenty of cases of bags at the council for your convenience .

Help us reach the council goal by signing up to participate. Sign up forms are located on the council website " Good Turn for America" Scouting for Food tab. Help us help hungry families for the holidays. Thank you.

Scouting for Food Chair:

Scouting For Food Sign Up Sheet

Warm thoughts, prayers and remembrances

Ron Baker of Three Peaks District passed away Sunday morning. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Sue Clemente, loyal scouter and member of the CIEC Professional Staff, continues to covalence. Please keep her in your prayers as well.

News & Tidbits

October 2010 Memorials

In Memory of Dianne Lovell Joseph Daniszewski In Memory of Chris J. Hamann Joseph Daniszewski

In Memory of Dick Carr Lucy Carr & Family In Memory of David Miller Joseph Daniszewski

P.R.A.Y. Report 3rd Quarter

FOS Report

Positive Quote
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What’s the secret of success? You’ll get different answers from different people, of course. Here’s an interesting perspective from Walter Chrysler, the automaker who founded Chrysler Motors in the 1920’s.      

“The real secret of success is enthusiasm,” he said. Yes, more than enthusiasm, I would say is excitement. I like to see people get excited. When they get excited, they make a success of their lives. “You can do anything if you have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eye; it is the swing in your gait, the grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of your will and your energy to execute your ideas. Enthusiasts are fighters. They have fortitude, they have staying qualities. Enthusiasm is at the bottom of all progress. With it, there is accomplishment. Without it, there are only alibis.” Having enthusiasm, even passion, for life can make all the difference between merely surviving and actually thriving.

Have a great Scouting week!
Yours in the Spirit of Scouting,  

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

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