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Scouters from all around the CIEC Painted the Jack Dembo Scout Center this Summer!

Kurt Wochholz – Kurt was Prep and Paint Ramrod! He launched the project in mid-July and worked some of the hottest days of the summer to finish the project! Many thanks Kurt!

NRA Instructor Classes at Lost Valley in December

If you have expressed an interest in our NRA Courses that will be held at Lost Valley the weekend of December 5-7, 2014. We will have the following classes, shotgun, rifle, and pistol. You may access registration at www.orangecounty.campmasters.com. You may also call Kathy Lidahl @ 714-546-4990. There will only be 12 slots per discipline. Once they are full, you will need to wait until the next classes are set. The final date to register is Friday, November 7th @ 5pm. Each discipline has pre-requisites before you appear at Lost Valley. Your instructor will be in touch well before the course gets started. I hope to see you at the Valley.

The last day to sign up has been extended to November 11, 2014

2015 Nominating Committee Announcement

Stan Morrison, Vice President of Membership/Relationships of the California Inland Empire Council Executive Board, has been appointed as Chairman of the Nominating Committee for 2015.

The committee consists of Stan, Kasey Haws,  Michael Strong and Jim Prior.

Any recommendations for prospective Executive Board members should be forwarded to:

California Inland Empire Council – Nominating Committee
PO Box 8910
Redlands, CA 92375-2110
Attn: Nominating Committee
or email: ciecinfo@bsamail.org.

The Annual Meeting will be Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 7:00 PM, at the Jack Dembo Scout Center in Redlands.

Give BIG Riverside County Coming Soon

The California Inland Empire Council-Boy Scouts of America is participating in the Give BIG Riverside County, which is a 24-hour online giving campaign on 11.13.14 that allows you to give to your favorite charitable cause(s) in Riverside County. Our goal is to engage everyone who cares about their community to help us raise $350,000 in just 24 hours.

Please visit http://www.giveBIGriversidecounty.org and search for the Boy Scouts of America page. Any donation is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your participation.

C.I.E.C. Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner

The California Inland Empire Council will be having its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on February 7, 2015, at the Moreno Valley Conference & Recreation Center. Plan to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship as we celebrate the 2014 Silver Beaver Recipients, Journey to Excellence and Scout Law awards! We will also be having a silent auction that will benefit the 2015 Campership Fund. Registration Form

Silver Beaver Award Nomination

Now is the time to nominate a deserving Scouter for the Silver Beaver Award! Don't let a worthy Scouter go unrewarded!

ELIGIBILITY AND DEADLINES

1. The California Inland Empire Council, with the approval of the BSA National Court of Honor, may present the Silver Beaver Award to a Scouter who has given Noteworthy Service of Exceptional Character to Youth and is currently registered in this Council.  The nominee must be 21 years of age or older and a volunteer Scouter.  The award may not be presented posthumously.  Former professional Scouters will not be considered within 5 years of their leaving employment with the BSA.
2. The nomination must be submitted on the Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form complete with original signatures.  Out-of-date forms will not be accepted for evaluation.  All sections of all pages should include as much information as possible for best consideration of the nominee.
3. The nomination form must be submitted on or before Friday, November 14, 2014.
4. The Silver Beaver Selection Committee will review nominations and make selections on a “blind” basis.

 Late forms will not be accepted for evaluation. Silver Beaver Nomination Form

Varsity Vision Training

November 14 -15, 2014
3600 Norconian Drive, Norco (LDS Building and Field)

Why Attend Varsity Vision?
Varisty Vision training provides a "hands on" experience for both adult leaders (Coaches) and youth leaders (Captain/Squad Leaders & Program Managers).

You will learn how to form, plan and execute a team meeting and develop a program event. More Info Click on the Registration Form

Summer Camp Chat

How would you make our summer camp better? June will be here before you know it and that means the return of summer camp!

We want Scoutmasters, Scouts and parents to join us Saturday, November 15th at the First United Methodist Church of Upland-262 N. Euclid Ave. Upland, CA 91786- for an open discussion about Camp Emerson. We’ll be providing refreshments and fun prizes for those who attend!

The Scoutmaster discussion will be from 9:00am-10:00am and the Scout discussion will be from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Check your email for more details and to RSVP.

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

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

Eerie Emerson 2014

Troop 2011 and Crew 604 joined together to make an awesome event at Eerie Emerson Oct. 24-26th. The theme was "Sleepy Hollow" and included costume contest, haunted sites, haunted house, carnival games, campfire program, and a movie. There were 13 games handmade by patrols of Troop 2011, ranging from "Casketball" to "Wheel of Misfortune", and more...

There were 300 participants which included cubscouts and their families. The staff worked together to put on the event and was enjoyed by many ages. There was a decorated Sleepy Hollow bridge, Sleepy Hollow Tavern for their dining experience, a photo opportunity while waiting in line for dinner, Carnival Graveyard, and many headless horsemen can be seen around camp. After trick-or-treating and haunted sites, campers made their way to the evening campfire which included awards for the costume contest. The categories were: scariest, funniest, and most original. There were 3 age groups in each of these categories.  Awards were also handed out for haunted sites. The themes were: 'most eerie', best scout theme, best camp theme (sleepy hollow), most kid friendly, and scariest. The campfire is the highlight of the evening with skits and awards. The evening finished off with cracker barrel and a movie for the campers.

This is the 2nd year that Troop 2011 and Crew 604  have joined to  staffed Eerie Emerson, last year's theme being "Hotel Transylvania." 
 
Luanne Vicnaire

Mt. Rubidoux District Training

Mount Rubidoux District concluded its awesome year of training with two courses Saturday, Nov. 1, both held at the LDS Church on Blaine Street in Riverside.

The outdoor program for Cub Scouts became even better when 13 adults attended BALOO, which was  held in the park behind the church. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation is designed to introduce Cub Scout leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly camping. This training is required to take any Cub Scout pack on an overnight campout. Jeff Chaffin, Scoutmaster of Troop 703, lead the training.

Boy Scouts learned how to be better Den Chiefs at training held inside the church gym. David Kinder led the all-day training attended by 15 Scouts from around the council. He was assisted by Jon Kirschmann. Although the training is available online, Kinder brought the material to life with discussions and games. The training identifies the den chief responsibilities and tasks, and shows Scouts how to best serve the den, leaders and Cubs.

WR Area 4 Training Calendar for November 2014

Scouters: Please find attached a pdf copy of Area 4 Selected Training Events Calendar for November, 2014. Please share this information with your scouters in your councils that can use these details.

If you have any future training events you would like to have listed in the calendar, please the send the information to my attention.

Lyle Mills, Chairman, Western Region, Area 4 Training Committee

One Car Helps Boy Scouts of America - Donate a Car to Charity

Make a tax-deductible vehicle donation directly to the Boy Scouts of America through Once Car One Difference and help support our youth. www.onecarhelpsscouts.com

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Friends Of Scouting Report

Positive Quote & Prayer
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"Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people."

    ~  Dennis Prager

Heavenly Father, grant that I may not lose the kindness that I may give and receive today. I thank you for the memories of yesterday, the hope of tomorrow, and the wisdom of today. May I have a vision of immortality that will keep me through the closest sorrow.

      Amen.