Welcome to our January 27th, 2014 Monday Memo

Council Annual Recognition Dinner Honoring Silver Beaver Recipients

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 1, 2014. 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 Name  District Patricia Huerta Mt. Rubidoux Crystal Pastorian Tahquitz James Root Temescal Wes Andree Mt. Rubidoux Cynthia Stiede Sunrise Kenneth Foutz Grayback Gregory Stevens Old Baldy Catherine Johanson-Hayes Old Baldy Christy Brown-Anderson Mt. Rubidoux Sandra Cooley Old Baldy Richard Cales High Desert Anne Graham Arrowhead Gregory Chambers High Desert Jim Marmor Temescal Teresa Flug Sunrise John Vineyard Mt. Rubidoux

2014 District Committee Training Workshop

Make a powerful difference in your District.

*** Wednesday, January 29, 2014 @ 5:30 PM – Gathering and 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Workshop***
Jack Dembo Scout Service Center - 1230 Indiana Court - Redlands

Learn or refresh your fundamentals with this course designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to become a great leader for your district.

• Responsibilities as a district leader
• Areas of emphasis for the council in 2014
• Challenges and opportunities you can assist with in your district

For the Following:

Early Bird Registration: $5.00 per person / $8.00 per person after 1/21/14 Includes All Printed Materials, Dinner & Snacks CLICK HERE to Register Online

University of Scouting – General Studies

The University of Scouting is just 7 weeks away!!  Have you signed up yet?   If not, how about a little taste of the General Section Classes that are being offered…..Have you ever wanted to say thank you to one of your volunteers or parents but couldn’t come up with something simple and fun, well then you need to take the “Leader Recognition – Awards from the Heart” class.   Are you a Boy Scout/Venture leader that would like some help in making the youth in their Troop or Crew better leaders?  If so then “Building Youth Leaders – Adults do’s and don’ts” may be just what you need.   Have you watched others making those fantastic meals in their Dutch ovens and wished you knew how to do it.  Well do I have the class for you!   We are offering two Dutch oven classes.  Just makes your mouth water thinking about it.    Have you ever thought about being a member of the staff at Camp Emerson?   Whether you have a day, week or month, the camp can use you!  Come and find out about being a Campmaster at Camp Emerson.     Have you ever thought that you might/maybe want to be a trainer?  Well we have a class to help you make that decision and find the ways to make the dream happen.  We have other classes that will help you understand the Religious awards, how to conduct an interfaith worship with your unit, how to handle bullying in your unit, the proper etiquette needed for your flag ceremonies,  the do’s and don’ts of shooting sports and Scouts, Camping equipment( what’s available, what should you have, what don’t you need), the Stem/Nova awards,  a class on LDS Scouting and the LDS BSA Guide, and……… An open question and answer forum with Joe Daniszewski, your council executive.

So ladies and gentlemen, this is just a taste of the classes offered that day.  We also have classes for Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, Venture and Varsity Leaders and Commissioners.   We have courses in Outdoor Ethics, and Event Management.   In one day, you could take six classes of your choice and by the end of the day, you will have more tools, more ideas, more answers and to top it all, the knowledge that you have done something positive towards being a better leader.

I expect to see all of you at the University of Scouting on February 22, 2014!!

The University of Scouting will be held at: Norte Vista High School, 6585 Crest Ave, Riverside, CA 92503.   

Sign up before  Feb 10th for the Early Bird Price!!! CLICK HERE to REGISTER
 

University of Scouting from the Outdoor Ethics College

Come join us on February 22, 2014 for a day of fun ,fellowship and learning. Outdoor Ethics College includes Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly! activities and classes for all ages. Find what Conservation Awards are and a class devoted to the William T. Hornaday Awards. Our Midway Trail activity will include our Conservation  Agency and Organiztion partners. We have more to see and do this year so give us a look see at the University of Scouting. Sign up before  Feb 10th for the Early Bird Price!!! CLICK HERE to REGISTER

2013 Scout Law Award Recipients

We will be presenting the Award at the Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Saturday, February 1st.

These Scouters have been selected by their District Key 3's as leading by example and living with gusto the 12 points of the Scout Law.
 

NRA Range Safety Officer Class

The West End Gun Club, in association with the National Rifle Association, will be hosting a Range Safety Officer (RSO) class. This class meets the training requirements for NRA RSO program. Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply to the NRA for certification as a RSO (additional fee required.) This certification is required to meet the standards for Shooting Sports for the Boy Scouts of America to operate a firing range. Class is limited to 20 students and pre-registration is required. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this class and not be prohibited from handling firearms.

Lunch will be on your own – bring a sack lunch or visit one of the area restaurants. Registration Deadline is February 21, 2014.

When: Saturday, March 1, 2014 9 AM to 7 PM
Where: WEGC Clubhouse, 1324 E. Fourth Street Ontario, CA 91764. Located at the southeast corner of Fourth Street and Grove.
Cost: $25.00 (includes text book)

To Enroll Contact: Kurt Wampole, (909) 586-5395 or email: kcw911@roadrunner.com

2014 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 2013 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards on Friday, March 14th, 2014, 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.

New Eagle Scouts: Class of 2013: (January 2013 – December 2013) Congratulations on attaining the highest rank in Scouting! This is a FREE event for the 2013 Class of Eagle Scouts.

Council National Eagle Scout Association Chapter: Eagle Scouts will have the opportunity to join our Council NESA Chapter at the dinner. Council NESA CSP’s will be available for $10.00.

If you have any questions, please contact:Matt Brandt at (951)992-9438 or mkb969@verizon.net

2014 Eagle Scout Recognition and Reunion Dinner To make a reservation or to obtain a flyer, with additional information CLICK HERE

ALL RESERVATIONS MUST RECEIVED BY COUNCIL by MARCH 3rd, 2014!!!!!!

DOUBLE or even TRIPLE your Friends of Scouting gift to our Council!

Make your donations go even further with corporate matching! Did you know that many businesses offer a matching gift program as a part of their employee benefits package? These programs allow you to direct your organization’s philanthropy for the benefit of California Inland Empire Council. Visit your company’s website or human resources department to find out if this opportunity is available to you!

The Council’s IRS EIN (Employer Identification Number) is: 95-1744350

3M Employees:
Volunteer for CIEC at least 20 hours annually (25 for retirees), and 3M will give $250 in your name to the Council. Checks are processed in July and December. 3M also matches gifts given through Community Foundations, which can be earmarked for the Council. Visit http://solutions.3m.com to submit your request.

Transamerica Employees:
Donate through United Way at work and earmark it for our Council. Transamerica matches at least 50% on employee donations.

Aetna Employees:
Give $24 to $5,000 to CIEC and Aetna will match it. Volunteer at least 20 hours and they will give up to $300 per year. Grant matching is calculated for the year in December and paid the following January. Visit http://www.cybergrants.com/aetna/ for more information.

AIG Employees:
Donate at least $25 to CIEC and AIG will match your gift, double ($2 for every $1 contributed), up to $5000 total per year (Jan 1 to Dec 31). Visit https://www.easymatch.com/AIG/ for details.

ATK Employees:
Give $50 to $400 to CIEC and ATK will match it dollar for dollar.
Visit http://www.starbasemn.org/programs/InformationForms/ for the necessary form.

Allstate Employees:
Give at least $25 to CIEC and Allstate will match 15%. You may request a match for donations you already made in the last 12 months. Allstate also allows group donations (funds raised by bake sales, car washes, etc.) as long as the Allstate employee is a leader/organizer of the group fundraiser. Visit https://easymatch.com/allstateegcgive/ to make a request or https://secure15.easymatch.com/allstateegcgive for more information.

Altria Employees (and subsidiaries such as Kraft, Philip Morris, etc):
Give $25 to $25,000 to CIEC and Altria will match one-for-one. The gift amount can be one-time or cumulative. Matching requests can be placed up to a year after the gift was made. Stock may also be given and match will be determined based on the average value of the stock on the date of the gift. Visit http://forms.matchinggifts.com/Altria.pdf for the necessary form or more information.

Apple Employees:
Give up to $10,000 to CIEC and Apple will match your donation.
Visit www.easymatch.com/apple/  for more information.

Aspect Software Employees:
Give $25 to $1000 to CIEC and Aspect will match your donation 1 to 1.  Visit https://www.easymatch.com/Aspect/ for more information and instructions for submitting a request.

Unilever Employees (and subsidiaries such as Ben & Jerry’s, Foodsolutions, etc):
Give $25 to $10,000 to CIEC and Unilever will match it. The $10,000 max is per employee or employee and spouse. Gifts can be lump or cumulative over the year. Securities gifts are matched based on the average value on the date of the gift. Visit https://www.easymatch.com/unilever/ for more information.

Camp Availability

Scouting Cartoons from the ’60s, Do they still hold true today?

Sometimes boards of review are more trying for the Scouters than the Scouts…

Positive Quote & Prayer
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“Life can be understood backwards–but it must be lived forwards.”

    ~  Søren Kierkegaard, imploring us to leave the last year behind us, and be very wary of looking back.
 

Gracious Lord, creator of us all: grant us the patience to wait and listen to your voice.
Let your spirit inspire us as we dare to ascend your mountain of law, your sacred hill of truth.
Lord, we also pray today for your children - all the children of the world.
May they find peace and love in their families, schools and communities.
We pray that you be with all our Scouts and Scouters as we strive to follow the Scout Oath and live by the 12 points of the Scout Law.

      Amen.

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