International Camporee 2014

Murrieta Crew 604 had 10 Scouts attend and have a blast at the International Camporee 5/16-18/2014. The weather was perfect, the scout spirit was outstanding, and activities and competitions were great. We made new scouting friends from all over and enjoyed learning about scouting in their area. Scouts enjoyed rifle shooting, tomahawk throwing, archery, canoeing, games, and even some dodge ball! I have also attached some pictures of Troop 2011 of Wildomar, who also had 27 scouts attend International Camporee over this past weekend. A great time had by all who participated, and we are all looking forward to the next one here at Mataguay Scout Ranch, and I know our Crew is also interested in attending International Camporee in Mexico. 

Heidi Salerno, Murrieta Crew 604, Wildomar Troop 2011

Troop 652's Day Hike

It was a perfect day for a hike in our "Own Backyard". A few Saturday's ago, Troop 652 of Rancho Cucamonga, Old Baldy District completed a "Pre-Requisite" Day Hike on the Sunset Peak Fire Look Out Trail. This was a fairly easy hike, 8.1 miles round trip with a 1,500 foot elevation gain. To qualify for the upcoming backpacking trip to San Jacinto Peak, the Scouts are required to go on the Pre-Req hike. There were 6 Adult Leaders and 13 Scouts on this hike. We took some Group shots up top, including some "Go-Pro Selfies".  After the hike, our Scoutmaster Emeritus, Mr. Eimen bought us all a cool Starbuck's drink to enjoy!

YIS, Christy Eimen, Boy Scout Troop 652

Boy Scout Troop 280 Doubles in Size April 29, 2014, Pack 280 Bridged nine out of 10 Webelos II to Troup 280.  To accomplish this great feat we have to thank the Direct Contact leaders of this Pack (which are 100% Trained) a well working Committee and their parents. In the coming days, weeks, and months, the pack will be Posting flags at Riverside National Cemetery for Memorial Day; Holding a Cub Scout Regatta; Attending Cub Scout Day Camp; a family camp and taking in a Storm Baseball Game! From May to September, 2013, Cub Scout Pack 280 will meet at the Park next to Lake Mathews Elementary School, 12252 Blackburn Rd, Riverside. For more information about the Pack 280, e-mail Cubmaster Mike Radensky at mdradensky@aol.com or for Troop 280 Scoutmaster Dean Funkhouser at Dean.Funkhouser@Airliquide.com

Youth Leaders Get Trained in Mt. Rubidoux

Scout spirit reigned at Cedar Badge – Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, which was held in the Mount Rubidoux District. The weekend training event, held May 16-17 at the park at the LDS Church on Blaine Street in Riverside,  also attracted Scouts from Five Nations, Arrowhead, Grayback, Old Baldy and High Desert districts. Enthusiasm was high all weekend as the 45 boys enjoyed pure Scouting: Learning while having fun.

Cedar Badge covered Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and  the Patrol Leader Handbook. Through games and training sessions, Scouts learned about planning and conducting  troop and patrol meetings, campfires, religious observances and songleading. Cedar Badge put a twist on the learning sessions in Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. In the session on planning, Scouts enjoyed watching the youth staff prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich following the patrols’ rather incomplete directions. It was messy but a lot of fun. In another session, learning about  team development was made fun – and competitive – through the wide game of “Radio Towers.”

Scouts come away with a better understanding of their leadership roles and ideas to put some spark in their troop program. Scouts, who formed patrols and created flags and yells, also learned the value of teamwork and the patrol method. Patrol spirit was recognized with the staff handing out “carrots” – pieces of cloth, colored strings or other doodads – to hang on flags.

A closing campfire organized by the Scouts included the awarding of Cedar Badge patches and certificates.

Robert Quezada  was Scoutmaster for the Cedar Badge ILST. He was assisted by a staff of youths and adults, including a contingent of five from Sunrise District, which recently held its own Cedar Badge. The youth staff delivered the learning sessions using Teaching EDGE, modeled a boy-lead troop and demonstrated Scouting spirit at its finest.

Cedar Badge was created by Mt. Rubidoux’s training team and, in various incarnations, has been serving the district for more than three decades.  The program’s goal is to  supplement the scoutmaster’s responsibility of training his new leaders.

A Trip of a Lifetime

Here are some photos from the recent BSA Foundation trip. I have included some from the Bayeaux Cathedral and the Prayer Service for peace with 2000+ Scouts and Scouters (from BSA units from all over Europe as well as non-BSA Scouts from the European nations ), some from Normandy (including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery at Coleville sur Mer) for the TAC's Camporee and commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the landings at Normandy, and our stop at Brwonsea Island where BP conducted the first experimental campout in 1907.

Mike Goldware, Former CIEC Council President. CLICK HERE for additonal Photos

Boseker Scout Reservation Good Turn Weekend May 31st - June 1st, 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 Properties Committee

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 May 28, 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

Temescal District 6th Annual Golf Classic

Drive a Scout to Camp! Come play and help Scouting continue its great tradition of service to the youth of our community. Monday, June 2nd, 2014, Western Hills Country Club, Chino Hills, California 7:00 am– 8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - Shotgun Start – Best Ball Tournament - At the 19th Hole a Putting Contest 1:30 pm - Cash Bar, BigWestern Style BBQ Lunch, Opportunity Drawings & Silent Auction Your $600 Foursome entry fee includes: * Four member team * 18 Holes of Country Club Golf * Cart & Gift Bag * Continental Breakfast * BigWestern Style BBQ Lunch * Contest, Prizes andmore REGISTER TODAY! CLICK HERE For More Information – Paul Reyes, 909-625-4534 x305 paul.reyes@scouting.org

“Can’t believe it’s been 6 years!  Every year the Annual Scouting Gold Classic gets better and better, all my friends can’t wait for this year’s event!  Come out and support Scouting and have a great time”

Robert A. Camerota, Sr. CIEC Vice President of Fund Development

NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course

The California Inland Empire Council, in association with the National Rifle Association and the Lucerne Valley Lions Club Shooting Range will be hosting a NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course. This class is not for beginners – there is a written test and a shooting test that are prerequisites (see below). The class will be intensive and there will be a written final examination. Upon completion, the instructor candidate will be a NRA certified Shotgun instructor, which is a requirement to operate a BSA shotgun range. Class is limited to 16 students, pre-registration is required.

When: Two Saturdays, July 19 and 26, 2014. 8 AM to 7 PM
Where: Lucerne Valley Lions Club Shooting Range
Course fee: $45.00

Successful completion of the pre course written test is required prior to enrollment in the course. The shooting qualification will be done on the first day of class.
There will be a NRA Instructor fee to be paid upon successful completion of the course – NRA membership not necessary.

Course Requirements:
- Registered BSA Adult Leader
- 21 Years of age minimum
- Pass written pre course examination with a score of 90%
- Pass the Shooting & Safety live fire qualification
- Bring your own shotgun and 50 rounds of ammunition
- No legal restrictions on firearm ownership or possession
- Eye and ear protection required

For an application packet, contact: Kurt Wampole, (909) 586-5395 email: kcw911@roadrunner.com

2014 Scout Memorabilia Auction & Trade-O-Ree

August 15th & 16th, 2014 Friday Aug. 15th 6:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday Aug. 16th 9:00am - 4:00pm Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church 5545 Alessandro Blvd Riverside, CA 92506

There will be 100’s of items, including CSP’s, OA Flaps, books, mugs, uniforms, pins, Jamboree, Philmont and other BSA related items to bid on in the SILENT auction the LIVE auction and the YOUTH LIVE auction.  View Auction Items CLICK HERE

$2.00 bidder numbers
$6.00 Lunch Meal (Please RSVP - Troop Fund Raiser)
$15.00 Tables, which includes Table, Bid Number & Lunch!! (Tables are Limited).

Come and see what this exciting hobby of collecting scout memorabilia is all about.

For more information and to find out about donating or consigning memorabilia please contact Matt Brandt @ 951-992-9438 or email @ mkb969@verizon.net   Click Here for Flyer

Dr. Robert Gates Named BSA's 35th President at National Annual Meeting

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council today elected Dr. Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense and former director of central intelligence, as the organization’s national president. In this volunteer role, Dr. Gates will lead the National Executive Board, which guides the Boy Scouts of America as it serves 2.5 million youth members, for two one-year terms. He is the 35th president of the BSA, following telecom pioneer and co-owner of the Seattle Mariners Wayne Perry. “The Boy Scouts of America had a profound influence on my childhood and helped form the foundation of my career in public service. I’ve had tremendous opportunities in my life, but I can say without hesitation that my memories of Scouting are every bit as vivid and meaningful as what came later. I believe every boy deserves an opportunity to experience what Scouting offers,” said Dr. Gates. “Scouting teaches youth how to set and achieve goals, develops a deep commitment to serve others, and creates leaders for tomorrow who are not only prepared to serve their communities, but also prepared for life and leadership. Just as it did for me.” Dr. Gates has a long history of participation and service in the BSA. He is a past member of the National Executive Board; a past president of the National Eagle Scout Association; a distinguished Eagle Scout; a recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award, the highest commendation given by the BSA for extraordinary service to youth; and a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, the highest mark of distinction and recognition for those with exceptional service and unselfish interests.

“On behalf of the Boy Scouts of America’s millions of youth members and adult leaders, I am honored to welcome Dr. Gates into the role of national president,” said Wayne Brock, Chief Scout Executive. “As one of our nation’s most respected public servants and a proven leader of the highest caliber, Dr. Gates is a shining example of how our organization positions individuals for success and he will be a great ambassador for sharing the Scouting story throughout the country.”

During his notable career, Dr. Gates has served eight U.S. presidents of both political parties. He is the only secretary of defense to be asked to remain in that office by a newly elected president. Prior to his post at the Department of Defense, Dr. Gates was the president of Texas A&M University, the nation’s seventh-largest university. Dr. Gates also served as director of central intelligence and is the only career officer in the CIA’s history to rise from entry-level employee to director.

Dr. Gates has been awarded the National Security Medal and the Presidential Citizens Medal, has twice received the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, and has three times received the CIA’s highest award, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal. On his last day in office as secretary of defense, Dr. Gates was awarded the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Obama.

In addition to Scouting, Dr. Gates is the chancellor of the College of William & Mary and has served on the board of directors and executive committee of the American Council on Education and the board of directors of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges.

A native of Kansas, Dr. Gates received his bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary, his master’s degree in history from Indiana University, and his doctorate in Russian and Soviet history from Georgetown University. He is the author of Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War, which was released in January 2014. His memoir, From the Shadows: The Ultimate Insider’s Story of Five Presidents and How They Won the Cold War, was published in 1996. He and his wife, Becky, have two grown children.

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

Now that Cooking merit badge is required, this’ll only get worse!

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Positive Quote & Prayer
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"The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example."

    ~  Benjamin Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield)

 

Another Leaf Has Fallen

Another leaf has fallen,
another soul has gone.
But still we have God's promises,
in every robin's song.
For he is in His heaven,
and though He takes away,
He always leaves to mortals,
the bright sun's kindly ray.
He leaves the fragrant blossoms,
and lovely forest, green.
And gives us new found comfort,
when we on Him will lean 

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