California Inland Empire Council                      Monday Memo

Welcome to our December 5th, 2011 Monday Memo

Order of the Arrow Vigil Ceremonies

Cahuilla Lodge conducted our first of two scheduled Vigil ceremonies to induct our twelve nominated Lodge Vigil Honor Members for 2011. Seven of the Lodges twelve candidates arrived up at Emerson Friday evening in the cold prepared to experience their Vigil this past weekend, December 2-3, 2011. Lead by the Cahuilla Chief, Ian McLeod, and our Lodge First Vice Chief, John Garcia, Lodge Vigil candidates prepared to experience the highest honor bestowed by the Lodge, the Vigil Honor. Limited numbers of Arrowmen can be nominated by fellow Arrowman with nominations reviewed and selected by the Lodge Chief and his Lodge Executive Leadership. The Vigil is the highest honor beginning with Arrowman and Brotherhood Honor Member, and is the only membership position which the Arrowman must be nominated and selected by their peers in the Order of the Arrow. The Vigil Honor Member exemplifies best the principles of character and service to all. As the sun rose on Saturday morning over a brisk and cold Camp Emerson, the Lodge inducted and welcomed seven of our 2011 Vigil candidates. We are proud of the Lodges newest Vigil Honor Members, and look forward to our second Vigil Honor Ceremony scheduled for January 6-7, 2012 at Camp Emerson when the Lodge and Chief will induct our final five candidates. Vigil Honor Members inducted, Camp Emerson, December 3-4, 2011: Cynthia Blessum - Hutuk Chapter, Kevin Hickman - Navajo Chapter Robin Riehn - Navajo Chapter, Christy Eimen - Navajo Chapter John Mill - Serrano Chapter, Ted Weinrick - Tahquitz Chapter, Michael Hare - Wanakik

 

National Jamboree

Why Attend the National Jamboree
By Adam Purvis
Eagle Scout & 2010 Cahuilla Lodge Chief

With so many great outings put on by the BSA each year, it’s getting harder and harder to decide which ones to attend, and which events you might have to miss out on. Despite all the great programs our youth have to enjoy, there is one opportunity no Scout should pass up. The idea of going to a Jamboree can be somewhat intimidating at first. How many Scouts are going to be there? How far away is it? Will I have fun? And of course, how much is this going to cost?

Have you ever been to Disneyland on a busy day and seen thousands of people waiting in line to go on Space Mountain or meet Mickey? Well jamboree is kind of like that except the people are all Scouts and instead of riding rollercoaster’s and meeting Mickey Mouse they are riding mountain bikes, shooting guns, trading patches, earning merit badges and meeting some of the most influential people of today’s world.

I had the opportunity to attend the 2010 jamboree and I can tell you it was one of the highlights of my Scouting career. I too was a little nervous at first. Like I said 45,000 Scouts can be intimidating. However, I soon found myself having the time of my life and meeting people from all over the nation.

2010 was a landmark Jamboree for BSA and its going to be hard to top, but while working on Summit Corps staff this summer, I was able to get a look and what we can expect from the upcoming event. The new Summit will be like nothing Scouts have experienced before. Scouts are going to find themselves in some of the most beautiful country that this nation has to offer. Rock climbing, mountain biking and rafting will all take place at the new Summit property recently purchased by the BSA in West Virginia. Not to mention riding on all the trails built by the Scouts who attended Summit Corps this past summer. With so much to offer, the upcoming Jamboree will definitely be something to put on the calendar and start gearing up for. Attending the 2010 jamboree was one of the best times in my Scouting career, and I urge every Scout to attend the upcoming 2013 National Jamboree and also make history by being among the first Scouts to attend the new and beautiful Summit in West Virginia, you will not be disappointed.

For more information about the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, visit the council webpage at www.bsa-ciec.org/Jamboree.

 

Spreading the word about healthy lifestyles

The BSA has aligned with several organizations that share a goal to promote healthier lifestyles among young people. This week, a new initiative, Healthy Kids Out of School, was announced at the Building a Healthier Future Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Partnership for a Healthier America.

This initiative is being driven by ChildObesity180, an organization that fosters collaboration among diverse leaders across the country to reverse the trend of childhood obesity within a generation. Other organizations include the BSA, Girl Scouts of the USA, the National Council of La Raza, the National Council of Youth Sports, the National Urban League, Pop Warner, US Youth Soccer, the YMCA, and 4-H.

The BSA joined leaders from these organizations to develop universal nutrition and physical activity principles from a broad list of recommendations, based on scientific evidence, for combating childhood obesity. This was a terrific collaborative effort.

We all agreed upon three sustainable, actionable principles that are flexible and can be adapted for different environments and cultures. They are:

- Drink Right. Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages.
- Move More. Boost movement and physical activity in all programs.
- Snack Smart. Fuel up on fruits and vegetables.

This endeavor is a natural fit for us. Our SCOUTStrong program, launched earlier this year, is encouraging Scouts across the nation—as well as those not in Scouting—to adopt healthier lifestyles. By collaborating with Healthy Kids Out of School and other great initiatives, we can help that message resonate more broadly and with greater impact. That’s important for building our next generation of leaders.

I hope Scouts in your units are actively pursuing their SCOUTStrong Pala emblem and are sharing the principles of this initiative with others. Efforts such as SCOUTStrong and Healthy Kids Out of School are only as good as the people who strive to accomplish the programs’ goals and promote their virtues.

Let’s do all we can to kick unhealthy lifestyles to the curb and keep our young people strong and healthy.

Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive

 

2012 Camp Wiley at Boseker Scout Reservation

We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable adventure at the Boseker Scout Reservation, located in beautiful Idyllwild, California. The theme for 2012 is “Diggin’ in the Dirt.” In addition to our regular activities, we’ll get dirty while discovering the past. You’ll never know what kind of artifacts we’ll uncover at the dig site. We hope to see you this summer!

Session#1– Memorial Day Weekend May 25th –28th Session #2– June 30th– July 3rd Session#3– July 5th-8th

Session #4– July 28th—31st Session # 5– August 2nd-5th Session #6– Labor Day Weekend August 31st-September 3rd

The Camp Wiley program is a great value with a camp fee of only $155 per youth and $95 per adult if paid in full by April 16, 2012. ($170 per youth and $105 per adult if paid after April 16th) Secure your pack’s reservations with a $50.00 deposit per Scout. BONUS - Receive 1 free adult for every 10 paid Scouts (when paid by April 16th)!

Call volunteer services at (909) 793-2463 ext 130 for more information. Don’t miss out, reserve your spots TODAY!

CLICK HERE To Download The Registration Flyer 

 

Be Prepared. For Life Award

At the Council Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, the council will provide the opportunity for each district to honor and recognize a unit or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to Scouting or other noteworthy accomplishment. Nominations are being accepted through Thursday, January 12th.

Criteria: The nominee is to be registered unit or a registered adult volunteer (age 18), in the California Inland Empire Council.

Submit nominations to your district executive or district chairman by Thursday, January 12th, 2012.

CLICK HERE to Download the Nomination Form

 

Do You Know Someone Who Would Be an Outstanding Member of our Camp Staff?

The success of your Scout’s week at summer camp is many times determined by the quality of the staff serving you. If you have a Scout in your troop who will be 14 years old by May 1, 2012-- and who you believe would make a good staff member - encourage him to apply for staff. Explorers and Venturers (male and female) can also apply.

Camp staff provides a great opportunity for a young man or woman to broaden their Scouting contacts, improve their leadership skills and serve the thousands of Webelos, Scouts, Venturers and leaders who attend our camps each year.

Program staff (age 16 +) are paid based on their experience and camp assignment. Room and board is provided to each camp staff member. Additional information on salaries is provided during the interview process.

Position Minimum Requirements

• Counselor in Training: age 14 & 15
• Program Staff: age 16
• Area Directors (Outdoor Skills, Nature, and Archery): age 18
• Area Directors (Program, Aquatics, and Shooting Sports): age 21
• Commissioners: age 21

Applications for camp staff can be obtained from either council service center or downloaded by CLICKING HERE. Interviews will be held beginning in January.

 

Boy's Life

Reading is a survival skill so Be Prepared for Life and subscribe to Boys' Life Boys' Life has INSPIRED America's youth with great reading since 1911. Now is a great time to subscribe while doing your annual charter renewal. An annual subscription is only $12! FUN FOR ALL - Go to the Wayback Machine. Find the BOYS' LIFE magazine from the month and year you were born. http:/boyslife.org/wayback

 

2012 US-Mexican International Camporee-Mataguay Scout Reservation

The planning for the 2012 International Camporee with Mexico is well underway. It is important that everyone with influence in the CIEC get the word out to Troops for this tremendous international scouting opportunity. Our own Bill Dull is involved in the planning.

Participation in an international event is a requirement for the CIEC International Activity badge. In addition, for anyone who might want to be part of a national contingent to a World Jamboree or serve on a World Jamboree staff this provides another entry to an 'international resume'. Click Here for Flyer

Please help get the word out to Troops throughout the CIEC.

Many thanks, Mike Goldware, International Representative

 

Latest National Eagle Scout Association Updates

 The national NESA Committee is working with publisher Harris Connect again to publish another Eagle Scout stories book in 2012, which is the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award. The theme will be “Where are they now?” We would like to extend the opportunity to all Eagle Scouts to consider participating. At this point, we are seeking the names and contact information for all Eagle Scouts that councils know of, but NESA does not possess. So if you have a database of Eagle Scouts, please ask your registrar or another staff member to check the NESA Online Community and add any names that we do not have. Each council has the ability to review its records in the Online Community and make changes to them. Please review and use the attached manual.

Of major importance to councils is that Harris Connect is going to dig deeper, seeking to locate more Eagle Scouts and their contact information. The first nationwide Eagle Scout search done in 2008 led most councils to make contact with the adult Eagle Scouts living in their territory and reengage them as volunteers and donors. In fall 2012, councils will be notified that their database of Eagle Scouts living in their territory has been updated, and they will be given the URL, username, and password to access it.

Please see the attached image of the NESA wristwatch recently commissioned. Only 100 of these were made. They cost $100 each, which includes shipping, and are available by contacting Jeff Laughlin at jeff.laughlin@scouting.org. What a great way to say thanks to your council NESA chair or staff adviser for a job well done.

And speaking of a job well done, please post any successes you have had with your Eagle Scout gatherings, alumni events, or other Eagle Scout outreach projects on the Best Practices Portal, which is on MyScouting on Scouting.org. There is now a NESA category there. Click Here for Reference Manual

Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Kindest regards, Bill Steele | Director of the National Eagle Scout Association

 

Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Emerson!

Camp Emerson is the best value for Boy Scout summer camps in Southern California! Here's the proof!

Camp Tahquitz: $345
Forest Lawn Scout Reservation: $395
Lost Valley at Schoepe Scout Reservation: $355
Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation: $385
Mataguay Scout Ranch: $340

Camp Emerson - Only $295 if paid by April 16th!

Reserve your camp site today for only $100. If received before January 31st, your Scouts will get their 2012 commemorative Camp Emerson patch early to show off their Camp Emerson Pride!

Visit http://www.campemerson.org for more information!

 

News & Tidbits

• 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
• Your CIEC Venturing Team will be holding training sessions for Crews and their advisors this February. See the attached flyers for more details Intro to Leadership Skills-Crews and Venture Leader Specific Training 

 

Recently Completed Eagles

Name	District	Unit	Name	District	Unit
Lyle Field	Sunrise	Troop 36	Stephen Le Fevre	Five Nations	Troop 120
Steven Coonce	High Desert	Troop 756	Robert Gregor	Mt. Rubidoux	Crew 360
Evan Salisbury	High Desert	Crew 956	Chad Moore	Mt. Rubidoux	Crew 406
Logan Allebes	High Desert	Troop 159	John Tesley	Arrowhead	Troop 251
Michael Tanaka	Temescal	Troop 33	Jay Chandler	Old Baldy	Troop 623
Anthony Bazzo	Temescal	Troop 309	Robert Ellingson, III	Old Baldy	Troop 623
Brennen Edwards	Three Peaks	Crew 385	Andrew Nylund	Old Baldy	Troop 655
Ashen Parikh	Tahquitz	Troop 148	Travis Schmauss	Old Baldy	Troop 652
Lucas Meinke	Tahquitz	Troop 196	Ryan Seligman	Old	Troop 623
Adam Fenton	Tahquitz	Troop 337	Devin Pierce	Old Baldy	Troop 650
Ryan Talamantes	Tahquitz	Troop 337	Douglas Mecham	Sunrise	Crew 180
Bryce Davis	Tahquitz	Crew 633	Blake Almanza	Mt. Rubidoux	Troop 2
Dillon Olson	Tahquitz	Crew 536	Jordan Allec	Three Peaks	Troop 695
Christopher Hardy	Five Nations	Crew 495	McKay George	Three Peaks	Team 695
Eric Palhegyi	Grayback	Crew 335	Anthony Pena	Tahquitz	Troop 309
Michael Chavez	Temescal	Troop 309	Bryson Freeze	Arrowhead	Crew 512
Maulik Shah	Temescal	Troop 309	Darian Frost	Arrowhead	Crew 115

 

 

Positive Quote
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"Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary opportunity for the light to burn brighter."

   ~ Bono

 

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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