Welcome to our March 17th, 2014 Monday Memo

This Summer, Join us and celebrate the 95th Anniversary of Camp Emerson

Camp Emerson brings your Boy Scout Handbook to life! Top 10 reasons to attend Camp Emerson 1. At a mile high, camp is 10 - 15 - 20 degrees cooler than the rest of the Inland Empire 2. Scout can work on rank advancement, merit badges and having fun 3. Individual Scout campers are most welcome - Leadership provided 4. $335 camp fee a real value 5. Experienced and trained Staff 6. Camp Scholarships/Financial assistance available 7. High adventure activities for the older Scout with the E Team 8. Special Day treks 9. New Scouts can learn their outdoor skills on the Trail to First Class 10. Chef Neil offers a menu sure to please Scouts and Scouters. Good food and plenty of it!

Click here Registration Packet for the latest information, See you at Camp!  

Camp Wiley 2014

"A Space Odyssey" at Boseker Scout Reservation. Don’t miss out on the FUN… sign up today! We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable adventure at the Boseker Scout Reservation., located in beautiful Idyllwild, California. 2014 Camp Wiley Sessions: Session#1– May 23rd –26th       “Family Session”  Anybody can attend the Family Session. Session #2– June 29th– July 2nd Session#3– July 3rd - 6th Session #4– July 27th—30th Session # 5– July 31st - 3rd    Camp Fees are as follows: Youth participants $185 ($205 after 4/16/2014)    Adults/Den Chiefs $115 ($135 after 4/16/2014)     Family Session: Those under 7 $90 ($110 after 4/16/2014) Click Here for Flyer   Click Here to Register Online

At Camp Wiley, Cub Scouts will learn a lot of new things and have the opportunity to earnachievements & other awards:

Silver Beaver Recipients Favorite Scouting Stories

Jim Marmor  I don’t have an isolated story that sticks out, I enjoy everything scouting. Scouting to me is for the boys, you have to have the adults but to see the boys that went through our troop grow into men is the most gratifying, memorable thing of scouting. I am proud of the 25 young men who achieved the eagle rank while I was Scoutmaster. There’s nothing more gratifying then when the young men who are now fathers come to visit me with their sons and introduce me to them and reminisce about the positive experiences they had with me and Scouting.

John Vineyard My favorite stories about working with Scouts generally involve the same basic story – a Scout discovering something he didn’t know he could do or discovering something that he didn’t know he would enjoy.  I particularly enjoy hiking mountains – or at least being at the top of mountains.  I get great satisfaction seeing the look on a Scout’s face the first time he sees the view from the summit of a 10,000 ft mountain and experiences the sense of satisfaction when he realizes that he made it to the top.

A-tsa Service Project

Recently the Lodge Chief Ian Hare, challenged each of the Chapters to host a service project and invite the other chapters to attend. A-tsa was the first to answer this challenge with a project this last weekend.

The San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary in Redlands was the site of the project on Saturday and was well attended.  The project consisted of clearing out weeds that had overgrown the amphitheater and the trail of the Nature Sanctuary. This beautiful place was the site of an Eagle Project of one of our own Arrowman, Johnathan Stanley, which involved making the amphitheater and trail.

Thank you for all the help and support we had out there. We couldn’t of done it without everyones help.

Best Regards, Destin Patterson, A-tsa chapter member

Program Change Update - Venturing

In a continual quest to keep the advisors and committees of the California Inland Empire Council’s Venturing Community abreast of the latest changes to the Venturing program, I would like to share the following information with you.

What’s NOT changing with the Venturing program – Age of membership; Ranger, Trust, and Quest Awards; and Officer/Advisor relationship.

What IS changing with the Venturing program – Venturing Oath and Code will be replaced by the Boy Scout Oath and Law; NEW core Venturing program and recognition; NEW resources will be made available including Youth handbook (core), Ranger/Trust/Quest combined, and adult leader handbook; enhanced youth training; and split advisor vs. committee training.

According to the National Venturing Youth Cabinet, new materials relating to the Venturing program changes including award requirements will be released starting May 2014, with a phase-in period for youth who are currently working to complete Venturing awards under the current requirements.  The awards transition plan is as follows,
If a Venturer is currently working on awards, they

• May continue working on the current awards until December 31, 2014;
• May convert to new awards after May 2014, beginning with Discovery Award; and
• Must utilize the new awards requirements after December 31, 2014.

New Venturing Awards,

• A Venturer may convert to the new awards after May 2014, beginning with the Discovery Award for current Venturers and beginning with the Venturing Award for new Venturers; and
• ALL Venturers must utilize the new awards requirements after December 31, 2014.

The NEW Venturing Awards Names are (1) Venturing Award; (2) Discovery Award; (3) Pathfinder Award; and (4) Summit Award. (I have attached a copy of the announcement regarding the NEW Venturing Award Names for your convenience.)

I have also attached a copy of the Frequently Asked Questions document pertaining to the changes to the Venturing program as well as a copy of the 2014-2016 Program Change Overview for your convenience.

I want to thank you for your continued support of the Venturing program in the California Inland Empire Council.  If you have any questions regarding the changes to the Venturing program, be sure to join us at our next CIEC Venturing Committee Meeting, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 22, 2014 at the Jack Dembo Scout Service Center in Redlands.  Be sure to encourage your Youth president to join our Council Venturing president at the next CIEC Venturing Officers’ Association Meeting, which is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on April 22, 2014 at the Jack Dembo Scout Service Center in Redlands.

Yours in Venturing, Ryan Kleinvachter, CIEC VOA Advisor tqventuring@gmail.com

Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night with the Reign

Ontario Reign hosts second Scout night of the season on March 29, 2014

The Ontario Reign, back-to-back Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, are proud to announce Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

For the first time, the Reign are inviting Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, families, and friends to not only enjoy a great hockey game, but to sit in on a Chalk Talk session with Head Coach Jason Christie, Assistant Coach Mark Hardy, and a few Reign hockey players before the team faces off against the Stockton Thunder at 6 p.m.  Get your tickets early because there is limited seating for the pre-game Chalk Talk which starts at 3:30 p.m.

Each ticket purchased with the order form for Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night will receive a unique, specially designed collectible patch.

Tickets are just $20 for lower level seats, or $14 for upper level seats and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE and using the promo code: CHALKTALK; or by visiting ontarioreign.com/boyscouts for the downloadable order form or faxing order form at  (909) 204-5555. Tickets must be purchased before Friday, Mar. 14 at 5 p.m. You could also contact Willy Lam via phone (909) 941-7809 or email wlam@ontarioreign.com for ticket purchase.

We are looking forward to seeing all Scouts, Explorers, families and friends on March 29th for the Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night!

Parking costs $5.00 per vehicle - we encourage you to carpool whenever possible.

Wood Badge 2014

Greetings from the C.I.EC. Spring Wood Badge Staff! You may have noticed in the March Scouting Magazine (pages 30-33) a fantastic article on the benefits and value of attending a Wood Badge course. This scouting leadership training course is taught the world over and is generally considered the premium leadership training for scouting leaders from cubs through Venturing. The materials and sources for these courses are taught in the business community and are seen as critical elements for successful team-building, conflict management, as well as communication and project planning & implementation. The list goes on! You would be hard-pressed to find another place or training in any industry, business, or social setting that does a better job at building and refining the skills necessary to lead individuals to success in all areas of their personal and business lives. The article talks about the benefits of the training as well as some of the truly enjoyable and life-long relationship building opportunities that come with the completion of a wood badge course. Now you may be wondering what one has to do to become a participant in a wood badge course? I am so glad you asked! It just so happens that there are two courses that will take place this year within our council! They will be held at Camp Emerson just outside of Idyllwild in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains. The CIEC website has applications available for either course. They are quick and easy to download and fill out. Fifty dollars holds your spot but I must warn you that the spring course to be held in May is filling quickly so you need to act fast. I am including the email addresses for myself and our course director Norris. Feel free to contact either one of us with any questions about the course and what is needed to join us. The council website also has the contact information for the fall course as well. Well, I think I will close for now with the sincere hope that you will come up the hill with us and see why so many people consider the Wood Badge experience the pivotal turning point in their adventure in scouting and leadership.

Spring 2014 Course Thursday, May 1st through Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 and Thursday, May 15th through Saturday, May 17th, 2014 Click Here to Register

Fall 2014 Course Friday, Aug. 22nd through Sunday, Aug. 24th, 2014 and Friday, Sept. 5th through Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2014 Click Here to Register

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

Camp Wiley Availability

Camp Emerson Availability

Gift Legacy eNewsletter March 15, 2014

YOUR PLAN
A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity. Read More

WASHINGTON NEWS
Identity Theft and the U.S. Attorney General
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen has made tax fraud identity theft a high priority. The IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit is available for phone contact by identity theft victims at 800-908-4490, ext. 245. The IRS Unit is available Monday through...Read More

FINANCES
Stocks - Williams-Sonoma's Great Quarter Read More
Bonds - Treasuries Rise as Crimea Vote Nears Read More
CDs and Mortgages - Interest Rates Increase Read More

Thank you for your interest in major gifts and Scouting. To access any of our resources, please go to our website, or contact us below.  Best wishes. 

Colin V. French, J.D., LL.M. colin.french@scouting.org
Boy Scouts of America Foundation
1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, Texas  75038

Friends Of Scouting Report

Positive Quote & Prayer
--------------------------------------

“A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.”

    ~ Anonymous 
 

Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Monday Memo is from Scout Executive Joe Daniszewski and contains his reflection on what is happening within the Council. The purpose of Monday Memo is to communicate information about the week ahead, to acknowledge the good things happening around the Council and to address specific issues that the Scout Executive wants to bring to your attention. Joe welcomes any comments, suggestions or recommendations on how to make this memo as helpful as possible. If you have something you want publicized in the Monday Memo, please send it to his attention c/o Monday Memo: Joseph.Daniszewski@scouting.org for Monday Memo Archives Click Here??????