Welcome to our January 28th, 2013 Monday Memo

Winter Camp at Boseker Scout Reservation

Another great weekend of Winter Camp at Boseker Scout Reservation. Many thanks to Troops 8, 141 and 301 for hosting this fun weekend.

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

BSA Volunteer Training Team

It’s been said that some training is better than no training at all, but perhaps that’s not always the case. Often bad training or training that contains incorrect information can lead a person to believe they are now more qualified to perform their job, when in fact all they are better equipped to do is perpetuate misinformation. While there are many training courses being offered in various councils in a number of venues across the nation; it’s important to remember that only those courses which are current and have been approved by the national training committee reflect the official policies and meet the training requirements of the Boy Scouts of America. At the present time there are NO nationally approved training pilots being conducted anywhere in the BSA. References to nationally recognized training can be found at www.scouting.org/training.

 

2013 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards To celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the current Class of Eagle Scouts, the California Inland Empire Council is hosting the 2012 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards on Friday, March 15th, 2013, at 6:00pm at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside. This year, the event is not only reaching out to the current class of new Eagle Scouts, but to Eagle Scouts of all ages. For more Information and to Register Online Click Here

Our Journey to Excellence in 2012

It has been a wonderful “Journey to Excellence” that we have been on this past year. As you know, 2012 marked the second year for the Journey to Excellence Recognition program, and we believe that it continues to be one of the most important measures of how great our local Scouting program is in the Inland Empire.

We are very pleased that many districts have embraced the Journey to Excellence and wanted to take a few moments and share with you our collective successes in 2012.

Please share with your district members - your successes. We are looking forward to an even better Journey to Excellence in 2013.

 

It's A Snow Day!

A day in the snow with the Cub Scouts Pack 280 at snowdrift in Running Springs, CA.

 
Camp Emerson

The summer season is quickly approaching and we want to make sure you are aware of the great things which will be taking place at Camp Emerson this year. Our camp staff has been hard at work reviewing what leaders and Scouts have told us to improve our facility and programs. The following are some of the changes that are currently in the works for this season.

Program Enhancements:
• We continue to offer all shooting sports programs with no additional costs.
• Handicraft – working with Tandy Leather to create a state of the art area.
• Merit Badge Classes will have pamphlets for use in each session. Scouts can also purchase them in the Trading Post.
• Projects for Handicraft badges will be available from both the Trading Post as well as excess leather and wood supplies. 
• NRA continues to be a supporter of Shooting Programs and we received a grant from BSA to
   improve our Archery Area.

Commissioner Service :
•Three Clusters: Alpine, Explorer & Western Boundary .
•Each cluster will have a Commissioner who lives and works near the Troops.
•Commissioners will offer: Firem‘n Chit, Totin’ Chit, basic knots and Scout Skills.
•Commissioners will conduct campsite inspections
•Commissioners will be ambassador for all Troops.

Improvements to Monday morning check-in:
•As part of the Monday morning check-in, unit leaders will now have the opportunity to verify Merit Badge session sign-ups.
•Session changes will take place prior to the start of program.
•We are working on a New and Improved Schedule.

Food Service: Neil Royer, our Chef from 2003-2011 is returning to provide high quality meals.

Employement opportunities are avalibable for Scouts 16-20, as well as adults. Positions are available in Ecology/Nature, Outdoor Skills, Aquatics, Assistant Ranger.

All the information your units need to register for camp is attached, Registration Packet or Staff Application. Contact Josh Fisher, Camp Director at 909-793-2463 x139 or email jofisher@bsamail.org

 

Venturing Trainings

The CIEC Venturing Officers Association will be holding an "Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews" from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The price for the training is $10.00 before February 20, 2013 and will increase to $15.00 after the 20th. If interested in attending the training, you are asked to please view the attached flyer. If you have any questions regarding the training, you are asked to please contact the CIEC Venturing Officers Association president Hannah Reynolds at voa.ciec@verizon.net

The CIEC Venturing Committee will be holing a "Venturing Leader Specific Training" from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The price for the training is $10.00 before February 20, 2013 and will increase to $15.00 after the 20th. If interested in attending the training, you are asked to please view the attached flyer. If you have any questions regarding the training, you are asked to please contact the CIEC Venturing Officers Association Advisor Ryan Kleinvachter at tqventuring@gamil.com.
 

Dedication of the 9/11 Monument In La Quinta

We wanted to thank everyone for all of your support for Andrew's 9/11 Memorial Boy Scout Eagle Project. Your support meant more than you know. We could not have done this without all of you! For those of you who were not able to make it to the Dedication last night, it turned out as well as we had hoped for. The City of La Quinta's support has been outstanding thanks to Edie, Steve as well as their staff for all they did. The La Quinta Civic Campus Park is the perfect location for this One of a Kind 9/11 Memorial - the Only one in the Coachella Valley with a Piece of Steel from Ground 0! I have attached two news stories as well as The Desert Sun Newspaper article as well in case you have not had a chance to see them. KESQ.COM  Desert Sun On a final note, I wanted to thank Andrew for letting me be a part of this special project where we really bonded after all of the challenges we face. And last but not least, my wife, Norma who without all of her help,and moral support we would never have been able to put together such a beautiful 9/11 Memorial and Dedication as we did. Norma like all the behind the scenes people that never get noticed are the ones who really make all of this happen!!! Sincerely, Mike and The Davis Family

2013 Faith Based Initiative

P.R.A.Y. is pleased to announce 2 webinars and 3 conferences to explain how working with Religious groups is the secret to Journey to Excellence sucess. But did you know you need to think in a new way when starting a faith based unit over a School night unit? What are the 5 goals the faith communities share with BSA? How the religious emblems programs are the linch pin for both sale and retention? You will learn about these items plus many more items that lead to success in the Faith Based Community!

Webinars are scheduled for Feb 12 at 1 PM CST and February 12 at 4 PM CST. Sign up for these webinars at http://www.praypub.org/LearningCenter/webinars.htm.

P.R.A.Y. is offering a workshop on the Faith Based Initiatives on May 7th-9th, 2013. This workshop focuses on growing membership through the religious emblems programs. Early bird registration deadline is January 31st. Click here for a registration form. http://www.praypub.org/pdf_docs/FBIWorkshop_May2013.pdf

Topics include:

The new Religious Emblems Coordinator positions at the Council, District, and Unit levels
Understanding how Religious Emblems can be used as a membership tool
Rationale/benefits to collaborating with the faith community
Using religious organizations to reach underserved areas and initiative targets
Guest speakers from different religions and denominations
Drafting a plan of work (specific for your council) to collaborate with religious institutions and to promote religious emblems

The workshop will be held at Toddhall Retreat Center in Columbia, IL (fly into St. Louis Lambert airport). Get your registration form turned in and more details will follow!
 

Amateur Radio Operators: Wear Your Smarts on Your Sleeve  

With apologies to the Buggles, I’m happy to report that the radio star is alive and well.

Well, the ham radio star, at least. And now the BSA offers a special patch for licensed aficionados of amateur radio. The Amateur Radio Operator Rating Strip, above, shows others that you’re available for communication services for events, like Jamboree on the Air, and emergencies.

The requirements for the strip couldn’t be simpler: You must be a registered youth or adult member with a valid amateur radio license, of any class, issued by the Federal Communications Commission, known to you and me as the FCC.

That’s it. If you’re eligible, grab the $1.59 strip (Supply No. 617431) from the Boy Scout Supply Group at 800-¬323-¬0736 or www.scoutstuff.org. The strip’s release date is Feb. 15, and you can’t preorder it. So mark your calendars to fire off an order the day after Valentine’s Day.

Amateur radio speak might be a foreign language to some, but this isn’t an interpreter strip and doesn’t go above the right pocket. Instead, sew the Amateur Radio Operator Rating Strip on your right sleeve, below the U.S. flag, patrol/den emblem, and a unit award, if you have one.

Radio communication isn’t new to Scouting, says Jim Wilson (K5ND), communications services director at the BSA. He shared some historical perspective with me this morning.

“Amateur radio has long been part of the STEM initiatives within Scouting, starting with the Wireless Merit Badge in 1914 and moving to the Radio Merit Badge in 1924,” Wilson says. “Nearly 100 years later, we now have the Amateur Radio Operator Rating Strip.”

Getting the strip is a no-brainer for anyone who already holds a valid amateur radio license, but Wilson is dreaming big.

“The strip provides Scouts the motivation to move on from Radio merit badge to pass their amateur radio license exam and sew this patch onto their uniform, signifying their expertise and availability to serve communication needs within Scouting and their community,” he says. In other words, things are looking good for the next generation of ham radio stars.

 

Canadian Scout Jamboree 2013

Are you looking for fun, adventure and challenge? Look no further than the Canadian Scout Jamboree 2013 (CJ'13) being held in Sylvan Lake, Alberta from July 6 to 13, 2013.

CJ'13 will bring youth, leaders and volunteers from across the country and from around the world together for the ultimate Scouting experience. Scouts will share friendship and adventure while experiencing personal development that only a jamboree experience can bring. For More Info Click Here
 
 

Celebrate 90 Years at Northern Tier With a Trek

Since 1923, Scouts have been going to Ely, Minnesota, to paddle in North America’s canoe country. Now 90 years later, Northern Tier National High Adventure Base is still offering wilderness adventures with top-notch staff and state-of-the-art equipment. This summer, come be a part of Northern Tier’s 90-year high-adventure history and see why so many have embarked on “Wilderness Adventures that Last a Lifetime.”

Northern Tier now offers wilderness canoeing expeditions in northern Minnesota, northwestern Ontario, and northeastern Manitoba through three canoe bases. Northern Tier is also the BSA’s National Cold Weather Camping Development Center. All trips (summer, autumn, and winter) are fully outfitted and provisioned. A highly trained staff member, called an interpreter, accompanies all crews on their trek.

For more information on available treks for individuals, troops, teams, or crews, check out this Northern Tier article or visit www.ntier.org.

All 2013 registrations can be called in to 218-365-4811, while 2014 registrations will be available at www.ntier.org.

News & Tidbits

• Scouting Essentials CALLING ALL SCOUTS! Here is your chance to learn, prepare and start earning patches. Join us every Tuesday night from 6:30pm-8pm for courses on fun Outdoor Activities taught by Industry Professionals. Click Here
• NRA Training Classes. The NRA, in conjunction with the Ventura County Council is having Instructor and RSO classes in February. Please see the attached flyer if you are
  interested. For further information, contact Mark Belli at 703-267-1550. The training will be held at Camp Three Falls in Frazier Park.
   

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."

     ~ From the Priestly Benediction or Birkat Kohanim - Numbers 6:24-26.

  

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

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