California Inland Empire Council                      Monday Memo

Welcome to our January 9th, 2012 Monday Memo

Council Annual Dinner

At this year's Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, not only will we be honoring great Scouting leaders, we'll be helping Scouts Get Outside by having a silent auction. The proceeds of the auction will benefit the council's campership programs. Items already received include a beautifully framed eagle print, a 19" HD TV, gift baskets, golf certificates and a helicopter ride! If you would like to donate a great item for the auction, please contact Christa Jenson at (951) 242-7844.

The 2012 Council Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 4th. Be sure to REGISTER ONLINE today!

In addition to the new class of Silver Beaver Recipients, we'll be celebrating the significant accomplishments by a Scouting units and volunteers during 2011. Nominations for this award are due by Thursday, January 12th. Download the Prepared. For Life Award nomination form

This event will be held in the Grand Valley Ballroom at the Moreno Valley Conference & Recreation Center. Gathering begins at 5:30 PM, with the dinner and program beginning at 6:30 PM.

12th Annual New Year’s Eve Lights for Little Lives Candle-Lighting and Walk

Our Boy Scout Troop 90 & Venture Crew 90 were honored to support the Unforgettables Foundation, Riverside Uptown Kiwanis and the Ronald McDonald House by participating in the 12th Annual New Year’s Eve Lights for little lives candle-lighting and walk on December 31, 2011. The Lights for Little Lives Walk was no more than a few blocks, but held a profound meaning while providing financial support to families at their most urgent time of need.

The walk down Anderson Street from the Ronald McDonald House, was organized by the Redlands-based Unforgettables Foundation, whose mission is to assist the families of children who have died. Boy Scout Troop & Venture Crew 90 volunteered by carrying several large banners as the parade of volunteers and supporters made the memorable walk past the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital to the Campus Hill Church.

2011 Scouting for Food Drive

A Cub Scout promises to "give goodwill" and a Boy Scout promises "to help other people at all times." There's no better way to show our Scouting spirit than by participating in the annual Scouting for Food drive! Scouting for Food is the leading service program for Boy Scouts of America, which helps our local food banks in time of need.

The California Inland Empire Council recently conducted our annual Scouting for Food drive across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Each district collected thousands of pounds of food for their local communities by organizing Scouting units to distribute bags and door hangers throughout their neighborhoods and collect and distribute food.

The council kick off began in Riverside at the Second Harvest Food Bank, with a visit from the Mayor of Riverside, Mr. Ron Loveridge, thanking local Scouts for their efforts and leadership.

All in all it was a successful campaign “doing a good turn” for our community partners and many families in need. We would like to thank each of our district coordinators, our Scouts and Scout leaders for their hard work and support.

District Totals:

5 Nations- 1,000 lbs                       Old Baldy – 8,500 lbs
Mount Rubidoux- 3,331 lbs              Temescal – 8,842 lbs
3 Peaks- 3,690 lbs                         Tahquitz – 10,821 lbs
High Desert – 4326 lbs                   Arrowhead – 12,086 lbs
Sunrise- 7,288 lbs                          Grayback- 14,938 lbs

Council-wide - $74,822 lbs collected!

Reserva La Fecha/Save The Date

¡No te pierdas de este evento histórico! Don’t miss this historic event! July 22nd - 28th, 2012

Los Boy Scouts de América, bajo el liderazgo y la dirección José Niño, miembro del Comité Ejecutivo de la Junta de Directores del Concilio Nacional, te invitan al primer curso de Wood Badge Nacional en Español, en “The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve” en West Virginia. Nos acompañarán por primera vez en la historia del curso nuestros amigos de los Scouts de México. Algunos segmentos del curso se ofrecerán en inglés para facilitar la integración de todos los participantes.

El curso de Wood Badge o insignia de madera es un programa de formación de liderazgo y trabajo en equipo, cuyo objetivo es capacitar líderes adultos para promover la misión del escutismo (Scouting) a toda la juventud y la comunidad. El curso combinará actividades teóricas y prácticas al aire libre, como resultado de las cuales aprenderás:

• Conceptos contemporáneos de liderazgo, aplicados al programa y a los valores que promueve el escutismo;
• Los diversos programas que ofrece el escutismo para toda la juventud;
• Cómo poner en práctica tus nuevas destrezas de liderazgo para fomentar el escutismo en tu unidad y en tu comunidad e inspirar a nuevos jóvenes a vivir los valores escutistas!

Este curso único e histórico se celebrará del 22 al 28 de julio de 2012, rodeados de la belleza natural inigualable que nos ofrece “The Summit”

Para más información favor de comunicarse vía telefónica o por correo electrónico con Oscar Santoyo, del Departamento de Impacto de Programa al: (972) 580-2488 o oscar.santoyo@scouting.org. ¡Pendientes para más detalles!

The Boy Scouts of America, along with the leadership of National executive board member Jose Niño invite you to the first-ever Spanish Wood Badge Course at the Bechtel Summit in West Virginia to be held in conjunction with our friends from Scouts de Mexico. Certain segments of this course will also be conducted in English.

The 21st Century Wood Badge teaches contemporary leadership and team-building skills in a comfortable outdoor setting, where learners become members of their own Troop and prepares adult leaders to deliver the mission of Scouting to all communities. As a result of attending Wood Badge training, you will:

• Acquire contemporary leadership concepts and discover how these apply to our values-based program!
• Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, value-based programs providing age appropriate activities for youth!
• Revitalize your commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspirational experience!

This history-making course will take place at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in beautiful West Virginia on July 22nd - 28th, 2012.

For more information, please contact Oscar Santoyo in the Program Impact Department at 972-580-2488 or via email at oscar.santoyo@scouting.org. More details to follow shortly!

Stampede 2012

2012 Adams Eagle Scout Project Award Nominations Due January 20th

The nomination for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award is now available on the NESA website (in the far-right column).

This year marks the third year of the award. In 2010, Eagle Scouts from 35 councils participated. The national winner that first year was from the Baltimore Area Council. In 2011, 88 councils participated, and the national winner was chosen from the Central Florida Council. (View a three-minute video of the 2011 winning Eagle Scout project online at NESA.org.)

After all entries are received, the council-level NESA committee selects their winner. From these, regional committees select their winners and, from those four, the national winner is picked. The nomination procedures, deadlines, and award recognition items are listed on the back side of the application.

Jamboree Equipment Parking Lot Sale

Looking for Camping Gear – National Scout Jamboree Equipment is for Sale

Based on the new equipment requirements for all future National Scout Jamboree’s we are no longer required to transport camp equipment to Jamboree - So it’s up for sale and all proceeds will benefit the National Scout Jamboree Committee and its Jamboree Campership Fund.

Help your Pack or Troop out with near new equipment and help send some Scouts to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree!

Saturday, February 11th, 2012 in the parking lot at Downs Oil Company, 1296 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA. The sale starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 1:00 p.m. – first come first served!

Items for sale include:

*Fully Equipped Patrol Chuck Boxes-Wooden w/removable legs for Patrols of Ten $125. Ea.      11
Miscellaneous Cooking Items Various Items at various prices from .50 cents up                        Lots
Ladders-4 foot $25. Ea.                                                                                                         4
*8 foot white resin tables $35. Ea.                                                                                         16
*4 foot white resin tables $20. Ea.                                                                                          4
Roll carts $5. Ea.                                                                                                                  4
*Collapsible Campsite Benches-wooden (fold under legs) $10. Ea.                                           70
*Gotts-3 gal Water Coolers $10. Ea.                                                                                       6
*Propane stand-up 3 burner stove /griddle* $150. Ea.                                                               8
5 gallon black buckets $1. Ea.                                                                                              Lots
5 gallon white buckets $1. Ea.                                                                                              Lots
Spool nylon rope $100.                                                                                                         1
Rubber Maid Storage bins w/lids $5. Ea.                                                                                3
Lg “nail type” tent stakes .25 Ea.                                                                                          Lots
Lanterns-9 volt battery operated (misc. condition) $1.                                                              6
Sm wash basins (rose color) .50 Ea.                                                                                     21
Heavy Duty Blk 2X1 storage box w/lid-latches $20.                                                                  1
Tents
· *Coleman Leader Cabin Tents-2 rm/1 screen room $75. Ea.                                                  15
· *Coleman ARA 4 person Dome Tents (red/cream color) $50. Ea.                                           16
· *Coleman Rosewood 4 person Dome Tents (burnt brown/cream color) $35. Ea.                       16
· *Coleman 4 person Tents (purple/green) $10. Ea.                                                                  8
· Coleman Tents-4 person (blue/grey color) $10. Ea.                                                                4
· Cabin style canvas Tent-2 rm (powder blue/white) $25. Ea.                                                     5
*denotes only one Jamboree use in 2010

Come on out and check out these GREAT buys ! 

Save Today by Registering Today! University of Scouting

University of Scouting is a Scout leader’s learning adventure! It is an action-packed, fun-filled single day of supplemental training where you choose the sessions you wish to take. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers who will help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to your Scouts. The University of Scouting provides offers a wide range of unique adult leader training courses where you will be able to select class from the colleges of: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, Outdoor Ethics, General Studies, and Commissioner. REGISTER ONLINE and take advantage of the $25 early bird registration fee before January 13th. Here's the facts! Saturday January 28, 2012 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Norte Vista High School 6585 Crest Ave, Riverside CA 92503 DOWNLOAD the Flyer

Blue & Gold Placemats 

Help your Scouts Get Outside and ready for a full summer of fun. We're offering packs free placemats for their upcoming Blue & Gold Dinners. Each placemats has fun puzzles & games for the kids and information about Cub Scout Day Camp and other fun summer programs for parents and leaders.

Supply is limited so send in your order form today! Mail, fax (909) 793-0306 or email to Sonja.Villareal@Scouting.org. The placemats will be available for distribution at your February Roundtables.

DOWNLOAD THE ORDER FORM 

Be on Camp Staff in 2012!

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

Camp staff provides a great opportunity 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, etc.): age 18
• Area Directors (Program, Aquatics, Trading Post, 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 on January14th. If a Scout is unable to attend on Saturday, they can schedule an appointment by calling Kevin at (909) 793-2463 ext 139 or emailing Kevin.Gustafson@Scouting.org.

News & Tidbits

• Read up on news and events! The Sunrise District "SUNrise UP-DATE" Newsletter. Click Here

Adult Leader Awards

Boy Scout Summer Camp Registration

Friends of Scouting Report

Positive Quote
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"Courage to start and willingness to keep everlasting at it are the requisites for success".

   ~ Alonzo Newton Benn

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