Welcome to our January 21st, 2013 Monday Memo

In Honor of "Martin Luther King Jr." I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today! Martin Luther King Jr., Speech at Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963 Click Here or the Picture to Watch Video

University of Scouting January 26, 2013

University of Scouting (aka Megaversity) is a one day supplemental training event that is designed for ALL Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venturing, District, Commissioners, and Council Leaders.  

Our goal is to provide quality opportunities for leaders, like you to improve your skills, advance your knowledge, and increase your confidence in helping you to deliver a quality scouting program to the youth we all serve.

It is a fun-filled, hands-on, experience-laden opportunity to network with other Scouters, along with being a true learning adventure. Don’t be the only one not attending this great learning opportunity. Click Here To Register Online

We are happy to announce our key note speaker this year is C. Bradford Allen; Area 2 Director and LDS-BSA Relationships Director.  
We hope to wee you all at University of Scouting on January26, 2013 and be held at Norte Vista High School is 6585 Crest Ave Riverside, CA 92503

Summer Camps Will Be Here Soon!

Start planning now for your Summer of Fun! Registration is open for Camp Wiley and Camp Emerson! Camp Wiley is for all Cub Scout aged Scouts. This year Session #1 is designed for all members of the family to attend. Session #5 is geared for all Webelos Scouts (those going into the fourth or fifth grade). Space is limited so sign up today! Camp Emerson is for all Boy Scouts! Earn Merit Badges such as Rifle, Archery, Swimming, Metalwork, Basketry…. or go for a hike, work in the Trail to First Class area. Both of these great programs take place at Boseker Scout Reservation near Idyllwild, California high up in the pines where the air is clear and the temperatures are cool! Don't wait too long as space is limited. Emerson Registration Packet     Wiley Registration Packet

Tour Plans

The tour and activity plan is a planning tool for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the plan may not address all possible challenges, but it can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.

In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants.

Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance to ensure enough time to review the plan and assist as necessary.

Completing your Tour Plan online is the easiest and fastest way to submit it. Log in to www.myscouting.org and select the tour and activity plan under your “Unit Tool.”

To learn more you can watch this interactive video. Watch video now. or Contact the Council Service Center.
 
 

Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner

Congratulations to the following Scouting volunteers who have been selected to receive the California Empire Council's highest honor, the Silver Beaver Award.
They will be honored at the Council's Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on February 2, 2013. The dinner will be held at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center. You're invited to attend and help recognize these and other deserving Scouting volunteers. Click to Register Online

Name District Name District Michael Adcock Mt. Rubidoux Kathleen Hartman Mt. Rubidoux Keith Banks Mt. Rubidoux Jon Kantola Mt. Rubidoux Matthew Barth Mt. Rubidoux Greg Lundeen High Desert Randy Bennett Grayback Robin Lund Sunrise Kenneth Bennion Arrowhead Lawrence Nemelka Three Peaks Kathryn Fabos Old Baldy Michael Poore Temescal Nancy Fassbender Tahquitz Charles Royas Old Baldy John Gonering Arrowhead Helen Sahli Temescal Beverly Gruendner Tahquitz Leanne Schock Sunrise Frank Gruendner Tahquitz Jeffrey Smith Tahquitz

Take Advantage of IRA Distribution to Help Scouting Through January 31st

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA section 208) permits individuals who have received an IRA distribution in December of 2012 to make a cash gift prior to February 1, 2013 and still have a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Because there have been many questions raised by individuals with specific circumstances, it would be useful to examine the opportunities and tax advantages with your financial advisor prior to month end.

For questions and further information on this unique way to help Scouting and yourself during this short window, please contact Joe Daniszewski, 909-793-2463 x120

30th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree/16th Nippon Jamboree Date: Aug. 2-9, 2013 Location: Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan Age: 15-18 (Boy Scouts, Venturers) and Adults Contingent size: 10 Cost: $2,400 Nomination deadline: March 31, 2013 BSA contingent nomination forms: www.scouting.org/international

USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Course

Carolyn Morehouse, USA Archery Level 3 instructor, is planning on having another USA Archery Level 1 instructor course on Saturday, March 9. There has been an overwhelming response for this class so be sure to sign up before it fills up.

Please contact Carolyn at morehice@hotmail.com for further information and to sign up. 

Congratulations Recently Completed Eagles

Area 4 Training Event Calendar for January 2013

Employment Opportunity

The California Inland Empire Council is looking for a part-time (Wednesday-Friday) Volunteer Services Clerk. Applications and resumes can be submitted at the Jack Dembo Service Center, or sent to Michelle Brown, Office Manager at micbrown@bsamail.org. Cash handling and data entry experience a plus.


 

Positive Prayer
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"The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord make His face to shine upon you, And give you peace."

    ~ Traditional

 

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