Welcome to our March 24th, 2014 Monday Memo

BSA Health Forms, now as easy as A, B, C  

Deciding which version of the BSA’s Annual Health and Medical Record you need shouldn’t raise your blood pressure. And starting today, you’re getting a streamlined version of the BSA health forms and an easier-to-use website to accompany them. The site is the result of several BSA teams (professionals and volunteers) joining forces to make this process a painless one for you and other Scouters.

The Annual Health and Medical Record (hereafter AHMR) comes in several flavors, and until now some Scouters and parents found it a little difficult to determine which version of the AHMR they or their Scout/Venturer needed.

Taking your Cub Scouts on a local tour or your Boy Scouts on a two-night camping trip? The forms you’ll need are different from those required on a camping trip lasting more than 72 hours.

Visiting the Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, Philmont or the Summit? Be sure to print off some additional information to give your doctor.
It’s all spelled out for you on the new site. Figuring out which forms you need is a snap thanks to logos, clear language and so-big-you-can’t-miss-’em buttons you’ll click to download the proper form.

Speaking of, you’ll know you’re using the right form if it says “2014 Printing” in the lower right corner. If you’ve already gotten your physical using the old form, though, don’t fret.

“The No. 1 concern/question I got this weekend relates to, ‘Are my current valid medical records still valid?’” says Richard Bourlon, BSA health and safety team leader. “It’s most likely folks concerned we are going to make someone fill out a new physical exam when they planned to use one they just had done in December, for instance. “We want to assure them they are still good — the old versions will be phased out over the next year, and everyone will basically have a new one in place next summer.”

Answers to this question and others are found in the FAQs section of the AHMR website. Click the “Have Questions? Get Answers Here” button at the bottom of the page and read the FAQs. Your question may have already been answered.

AHMR live webinar
Mark your calendar for the afternoon of Friday, April 4. That’s the date of a live webinar on the AHMR. You’ll hear from David Berry, the volunteer who serves as chairman of the BSA’s medical team. He led the updates and website transformation, and you can ask questions and hear him describe the changes in his own words.

New website
Just by glancing at the new AHMR website, it’s easy to see how much better it is than its previous iteration. The previous version had good content, but it featured an intimidating block of text. The new version makes navigation a breeze.

Note to Apple users
Another rollout issue being seen so far is problems opening the forms on Apple products, which sometimes open a PDF in Preview instead of in Adobe Reader. Bourlon recommends you download the PDF and open it using Adobe Reader. That way you can fill out the form electronically if you wish. 

Spring Break Adventure

For Spring Break, Troop 652 of the Old Baldy District, had 20 Scouts and 5 Adult Leaders take a Canoe Trip down the Colorado River. The trip began on Friday, the 14th at Davis Dam Camp, across from Laughlin, Nevada.  We spent two night's along the Mojave Tribe's Land with their permission.  After Canoeing nearly 40 miles, we ended up at Park Moabi in Needles, CA to spend our last night on Monday.

We had perfect weather and perfect conditions!  The food was great and so was the fellowship. This is a trip that these Scouts (and Adults) will always remember!  If your Troop has never been on a High Adventure Canoe Trip down the Colorado River, I highly recommend it!

Christy Eimen, Boy Scout Troop 652, Assistant Scoutmaster

Boseker Scout Reservation Good Turn Weekend

APRIL 25-27, 2014

Who:
All Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams and Venturing Crews.

What will we do?
Help get camp ready for another great year! There are many work projects that need to be done. The more people there the more fun we’ll have! Projects include painting, cleaning, loading dumpsters, organizing storage buildings and much more!

What do we get?
Your unit will get to camp for free! You can stay Friday and / or Saturday night.

Lunch will be provided by the Cahuilla Lodge, Order of the Arrow

What do we need to bring and wear?
Bring gloves, rakes, shovels, ladders, wheel barrels, paint brushes and rollers. Wear old clothes!

How do we sign up?
Return the Registration Form to the Council Service Center by April 18, 2014

Arrival & Departure:
Friday arrival should be between 6:30pm and 8:30pm
Saturday arrival should be between 7:30am and 9:30am
Sunday departure no later than 10:00am.
Please check in and out at the Lodge.

Questions?
Questions can be directed to Nancy Matson, Camp Ranger at 951-659-2690, or email nancy.matson@scouting.org

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!

Venturing Weekend - Important Update

The following information is being sent to all of our advisors and committees of the California Inland Empire Council’s Venturing Community on behalf of the Venturing Officers' Association regarding the Venturing Weekend scheduled for April 25-27, 2014 at Camp Emerson.

The Venturing Weekend will be held at Camp Emerson on the weekend of April 25-27, 2014.  This year's theme is the 1980's and will be full of fun, fellowship, and activities based around the 1980's.  The cost for this year's event will be $30.00 per person.  In addition to the fun, fellowship, and activities at this year's Venturing Weekend, the Venturing Officers' Association will be holding their annual Venturing Awards banquet on the evening of April 26th.

The event registration form for the Venturing Weekend will be available this coming week for our Crews to sign up.

I want to thank you for your continued support of the Venturing program in the California Inland Empire Council and look forward to seeing you at this year’s Venturing Weekend.

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

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:

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

Chemistry merit badge — adult supervision required.

Camp Wiley Availability

Camp Emerson Availability

Positive Quote & Prayer
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"If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world, and that his heart is no island cut off from other lands, but a continent that joins to them."

    ~  Francis Bacon 1561-1626 

When the thought of you wakens in us

God our heavenly Father,
when the thought of you wakes in our hearts,
let its awakening not be like a startled bird that flies about in fear.
Instead, let it be like a child waking from sleep with a heavenly smile.

    ~  Søren Kierkegaard

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