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Winter Camps

2015 Polar Cub Winter Camp For Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout Dens, their Leaders and Parents. You must be a registered Cub Scout to participate in Winter Camp Activities. 2015 Klondikes For Boy Scouts Only You must be a registered Boy Scout to participate in Klondike! Click Here to view Dates and registration.

California Inland Empire Council Summer Camp 2015

Hey Scouts and Scouters!  Looking for summer time employment? Something that will be meaningful and fun? Well you don’t have to look any farther than your own Council area.  Up in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains lies the Boseker Scout Reservation home to Camp Emerson and Camp Wiley. For seven fun filled weeks we’ll be operating both camps for Cub and Boy Scout units and we need motivated and outgoing youth and adults to help us provide a memorable experience for our campers. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2014 Camp Staff Application. Applications may be accepted after the deadline, but those in by November 30th will have priority. See you at camp!

Upcoming Venturing Trainings (Youth & Adults)

The CIEC Venturing Officer’s Association is pleased to announce that they will be holding an “Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews” training course on Saturday, November 22, 2014.   Each Venturing Crew youth officer is encouraged to attend in order to get a better understanding of their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills needed to fulfill those responsibilities.  Completion of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews is a pre-requisite for Venturers to participate in more advanced leadership courses such as National Youth Leadership Training.  The training course is scheduled from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Jack Dembo Scout Center in Redlands, CA and costs $10.00 per participant.  For more information including registration form, please see the attached “Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews” training flyer.

The CIEC Venturing Committee is pleased to announce that they will be holding a combined “Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training” and “Crew Committee Position-Specific Training” course on Saturday, November 22, 2014.  Please note that these two training courses will be taught with special attention on the 2014 program updates.  The training course is scheduled from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Jack Dembo Scout Center in Redlands, CA and costs $10.00 per participant.  For more information including registration form, please see the attached “Venturing Leader Specific Training” flyer.

Thank you for your continued support of our youth and the Scouting program,

Ryan Kleinvachter, CIEC VOA Advisor tqventuring@gmail.com
 

Make It a Family Day… or a Troop Activity… Santa’s Scout Shop is Pure Holiday Fun!

The season’s greetings start the minute you walk in the door REDLANDS Santa’s Scout Shop event is Saturday, November 29, from 9am until 3pm.  Come experience a fun day loaded with holiday surprises as your local Scout Shop “elves” host festive family activities and assist you with awesome gift suggestions.

And while you’re there, be sure to enter your name in our special 4' Scout-Stuff Stocking giveaway! So please drop by for a great day and a great way to support your friendly local Scout Shop.

Stocking giveaway offer is valid during this one-day event only. Product assortment for giveaway may vary by store. You may also enter the stocking giveaway by mail by sending a 3” x 5” index card with your name, address, and phone number to your local Scout Shop address (Attention: Santa’s Scout Shop Giveaway). Visit www.ScoutStuff.org/retail/store-locator to find the address of the store nearest you.

Santa’s Scout Shop event is exclusive to participating National Scout Shops. Cub Scouts must be accompanied by an adult. Contact your local Scout Shop for hours/event times.

2016 Philmont 12-day and 7-day Trek – Online Lottery Open Now Until November 29th

The 2016 online lottery system unit registration for 12-day and 7-day Treks is open until Nov 19th. Please encourage any units not participating in your already secured 2016 council contingent to sign up. Information on how to register can be found at http://www.philmontscoutranch.org/reserve.aspx.

For information on whether or not units have signed up for a 2016 trek reservation so far, visit http://philmontscoutranch.org/Resources/PromotePhilmont/PhilmontAmbassadors/2016CampingRegistration.aspx

Scout Workshops

Scouts Day: December 6, 2014

Thank you for your interest in attending Scouts Day at AMOCA!

Your scouts can earn a badge at AMOCA’s Scouts Day.  Docents will take your group on a tour of the museum’s current exhibitions and ceramic studio.  The will learn how clay is made, stored and recycled.  They will also learn how wedging improves the clay, how artwork is stored during the creative process and how the artwork is fired.

Scouts will discover different firing methods available at AMOCA. Scouts will see the insides of the kilns, learn how kilns work, and see one in action! Scouts can also learn what glazes are made from and discuss major glazing techniques such as dipping, pouring, spraying, painting and sponging.

Scouts will enjoy getting dirty in the AMOCA Ceramics Studio. We offer the opportunity to work in clay. Your scout will be able to create their very own hand-built pot or sculpture based on their troop level.

At the end of the workshop, the scouts will have their worksheets completed and be able to receive their merit badge. If your troop or organization has specific merit badge requirements beyond those covered here, our staff will work with you to create a workshop that meet the additional requirements. More Info.....

The event fee is $20 per person and includes:

Day 1 – Three Hours (December 6, 2014)

• Museum admission with a field guide and docent led tour
• Collection Manager Talk about historical pottery. Scouts will get a chance to see pottery up close.
• A chance to make a hand-built pot or a sculpture
• Artist demonstration on the wheel
• 2 chaperones are free per scout troop.

Day 2 – One Hour  (January 17, 2015), additional time required for drying and firing

• Glazing workshop

Scout Shabbat

Boy Scout Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Workshop

The American Philatelic Society, the largest stamp collecting organization in the world, will be holding its Winter Show – AmeriStamp Expo - at the Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, California, from February 13-15, 2015. Please visit our website at http://stamps.org/AmeriStamp-Expo-ASE

I am a Merit Badge counselor with the Juniata Valley Council, located in Reedsville, PA. On Saturday, February 14, I will be offering a Stamp Collecting Merit Badge workshop at AmeriStamp Expo.

What is the best way to get this information to the Scouts in your District? May I send you copies of the attached registration form and flyer to be distributed within your District? In the past, we have had very few boys attend the SCMB workshop at our Riverside shows. However, I am hoping to improve on those numbers in 2015.

Scouts may reserve a spot in the workshop by completing the function ticket form located on the APS website: http://stamps.org/ASE-Function-Tickets

Archery Shoots 2014

We had another great day of archery on Saturday. The weather was clear, cool, and sunny. We were fully booked again, in both morning and afternoon sessions. The boys were excited, but waited patiently for their turn and did a great job listening. All of the boys had a great time!

We are looking forward to our final shoot next Saturday on November 22nd, and the Shoot-Off Invitational on Saturday, December 6th. Hopefully the weather will hold for us!
Don & Laurie Curtis, Co-Chairs Cub Archery

Our top 5 shooters from the morning session are: 5th Place: Sean Barham, Pack 247, Arrowhead District 4th Place: Trent Slobom, Pack 247, Arrowhead District 3rd Place: Jack Imes, Pack 26, High Desert District 2nd Place: Jacob Kerr, Pack 210, 5 Nations District 1st Place: Cameron Young, Pack 322, Grayback District	Our top 5 shooters from the afternoon session are: 5th Place: Ryan Hemmerling, Pack 176, Mt. Rubidoux District 4th Place: Peter Malone, Pack 6006, 3 Peaks District 3rd Place: Nathanael Pompa, Pack 247, Arrowhead District 2nd Place: Jacob Cook, Pack 176, Mt. Rubidoux District 1st Place: Ruben Estrada, Pack 247, Arrowhead District

Mt. Rubidoux Scout House Painting

The Scout house in Riverside has been used by many different scouting groups over the years including Troops, Crews, Foxfire, Outdoor Ethics, Leave no Trace and the Order of the Arrow and was starting to show some signs of aging. The First United Methodist Church which allows us to use the building decided that it was time for a fresh coat of paint. The call was put out and Scouts and Scouters from all around came out and over the course of two weekends the Scout house was made to look new again. Many thanks go out to all those who came out to help prep and paint the building. Special thanks to Michael McVeigh who was the coordinator for of our efforts.

Michael Hare, Wanakik Chapter Adviser

Pack 280 Annual Space Derby

On November 1, 2014, California Inland Empire Council, Mount Rubidoux District, Pack 280 held its Annual Space Derby at the Lake Hills Fire Station.  The First Place Winner was Sean, Second was Aiden. and Third Evan and Forth place was Benjamin. The Derby was chaired By Mike Resch.

Cub Scout Pack 280 meets at Lake Mathews Elementary School, 12252 Blackburn Rd, Riverside at 7:00 pm the last Tuesday of the month. Except our next Pack Meeting will be December 2, 2014

For more information about the Pack 280 or Troop 280 Please e-mail the Cubmaster Mike Radensky (951) 351-0441 or mdradensky@aol.com

Cahuilla Lodge (#45) - Navajo Service Project

On November 26, the Navajo chapter will be assisting in serving Thanksgiving dinner to the people of Lucern Valley.

The hours are between 2pm and 9pm and you need to wear your Class A uniform.

Location is at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 8973 Mesa Road in Lucerne Valley.

If you wish to carpool we will meet at 12:30pm at the Ralph's parking lot on the corner of Baseline and Haven in Rancho Cucamonga.

They estimate to be serving 250 - 300 meals that day and could use all the help they can get.

Travis Martois, Navajo Chapter Advisor

Twins Earn Eagle Scout Rank As identical twins, brothers Jordan and Joshua Villegas have shared a lot of similar experiences during their 18 years. Being conferred with the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout rank was something that allowed each to shine for his own merit. Joshua, who is older by one minute, chose to complete the second part of a multiple-step landscaping overhaul at the Kimberly Crest Mansion in Redlands. The first part of the task had been done by a fellow Troop 322 member for his Eagle Scout project last year. “I agreed to finish it to make the yard a better place for visitors to look at,” he said. Jordan organized the renovation of the “hobo camp” exhibit at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris. Boy Scouts also use the site for camping, and Jordan commanded a crew of volunteers who improved the campsites. “We renovated the whole camp but added to the exhibit to make it like a hobo really lived there,” Jordan said. Read More.....

Grayback District Boy Scouts collect 7,100 pounds of food donations in Redlands From left, Timmy Cavarno, Alex Jenne, Brett Crowley and Trevor Matthews, members of Boy Scout Troop 44 of Redlands, were among the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of the Grayback District who participated in the district’s Scouting for Food collection on Oct. 11. In the photo they are at Gerrards Market in Redlands with their collection barrel. Scouts collected 15,000 pounds of food donations outside grocery stores in Redlands, Highland, Yucaipa, Banning and Beaumont. Of that amount, 7,100 pounds of food was collected in Redlands and distributed to the Salvation Army and Family Service Association of Redlands.

Fund a Need

Boseker Scout Reservation Home of Camp Emerson, Camp Wiley & Camp Brown Camp Emerson Improvements and Program Resources

Boseker Scout Reservation (BSR):

1. Paint supplies (brushes, scrapers, drop cloths, etc.)                         $200
2. Replacement shutters for Boyce & Langston Lodges                        $400
3. Service on freezer                                                                              $421
4. Fire suppression system service & fire extinguishers                        $443
5. Replace 24 restroom light switches with motion detectors                $480
6. Basic life support trauma bag                                                             $500
7. 2 – 40 gallon propane hot water heaters for showers - $486 each    $972
8. 10 large waste dump runs                                                                  $1,000
9. Solar pool cover reel                                                                          $1,600
10. 6 Archery targets & stands                                                                 $2,000

Program Services Needs

1. GoPro – HERO 3                                                                                $400
   Recruit a Friend Campaign – youth recognition
2. i-pod touch                                                                                          $450
   Recruit a Friend Campaign – youth recognition
3. Building the Future – Recruit a Friend Campaign
   1,000 Youth recognition patches                                                        $810

Scouting Cartoons from 1967

Friends Of Scouting Report

Positive Quote & Prayer
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"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."

    ~  Oprah Winfrey
 

Thanksgiving

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.

    ~  Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

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