Camp Fiesta Island

The week of June 22, 2014, 13 Boy Scouts from Troop 280 attended Summer Camp at Camp Fiesta Island in San Diego. The boys earned 53 Merit Badges like Swimming, First Aid, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Emergency Preparedness and Camping (These badges are Eagle required), Indian Lore, Astronomy, Leatherwork, Wood Carving, Kayaking, Small Boat Sailing, Canoeing, Motor Boating, Pioneering and Climbing.

All the boys and leaders enjoyed the week.  It was learning while having lots of fun.  While the boys were in classes the leaders went through Adult Training
Pack and Troop 280 is Chartered by Victoria Grove Community Services

Info about Troop 280 contact Scoutmaster Dean Funkhouser at Dean.Funkhouser@Airliquide.com or Pack 280 contact Cub Master Mike Radensky at mdradensky@aol.com

Cub Scouts Visit March Field Air Museum

Pack 114, (from north San Bernardino) recently took a tour of the March Field Air Museum to learn about the history of flight. They saw both military and civilian aircraft. The tour was very informative and the Cubs and their families had a great time. Scout or Cub Leaders wishing to set up a guided tour for their troop or pack should call 951-902-5949 or email annie@marchfield.org

Calling all CIEC Scouts and Scouters - Help Paint the Jack Dembo Scout Center in Redlands on July 19 and 20

Our next project is upon us!  We will prep the building on Saturday the 19th and paint on Sunday the 20th. Plan to get dirty since we have to trim plants away from the building, wash the building (if you have a real pressure washer please bring). Painting will be on the 20th so we do not over-spray any cars, so park away from building on Sunday. Obviously the more people we have working the sooner we can go home. See you soon.

Please bring any bush whacking tools, trimmers, rakes, and square nose shovels that you might have on the 19th.  If someone has a 50 foot water hose of 3/4" ID please bring it as I do not believe that I have enough length to reach all the way around the building (no hose bibbs at the rear of the building). NOTE: The hose must be a heavy duty 3/4" ID hose as power washers can collapse a regular garden hose from suction. I will have a 28 ft. extension ladder, but we could always use one more of at least 24 ft. if you have it. We will also need lots of trash bags.  We'll start at 8:00 am both days!

Thank You! Jim Prior, Vice President of Properties and Kurt Wochholz, Project Manager

Unit Number Patches

Hey leaders, have you ever seen those cool looking unit numbers with all the digits in one patch?  They’re so much easier to get straight when you sew them on and they cost almost the same. The only difference is you must order and pre-pay in units of 12. Order ASAP and we will get them back from the factory in 6-8 weeks. All your new recruits will be geared up in style this fall when you order your unit numbers now from BSA Supply. You can order your unit patches through your local Scout Shop. See the link for a copy of the order form. Fill it out then fax your order to 909-307-3950 or e-mail it to redlandsscoutshop@scouting.org

Thank you, Lisa Bates | Store Manager, California Inland Empire Scout Shop # 6117

The 2014 Popcorn Kick Off Is HERE!! Attention Scouts! Attend a local popcorn kick off and get excited about this years campaign!  Have fun, learn how to have a great sale, and hear about cool prizes you can earn!

Mt. Rubidoux & Five Nations

Kickoff Meeting: Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00p.m. Located at John’s Incredible Pizza 6187 Valley Spring Pkwy. Riverside
Scouts and siblings up to 12 years of age are $6.99 plus tax
Scouts and adults 13 years of age and older are $9.99 plus tax
Included is unlimited buffet, drinks and a $5 fun card per person.

Please use the party entrance and let them know you are with the Boy Scout group and pay at the door. You will then be directed to our area.
Tickets will be given out for door prizes

High Desert Saturday August 2nd, 2014 @ Lime Street Park - Hesperia 9:00am - 10:30am Come join with the other units in the High Desert District and learn about our new and improved products for 2014. We invite all Scouting Units to come and learn how this event can help fund your units events for the coming year. Share your ideas with other unit Popcorn Kernels on your success and how it helped your unit. Look forward to seeing everyone at this event. Your District Popcorn Kernel is: Richard "Hoss" Hartjen Phone: 760-985-7176 Trainmaster21@verizon.net

Arrowhead

When? Thursday, August 7th at 7pm (during roundtable)
Where? 3860 N Waterman San Bernardino, CA
Who? All Scouts, parents and leaders
What? Have fun learning about new popcorn flavors, taste tests, games and bounce house.
*** Complimentary snacks and jump house for all scouts***

To RSVP or for more information contact: Denise Wampole, District Popcorn Kernel No1geez@aol.com (909) 586-5394 Come out and enjoy a FREE evening of popcorn fun!!!!

Tahquitz

Friday August 8th at 9:00– 11:00 am @ Temeku Cinemas 26463 Ynez Rd. Temecula

Come join us for a double attraction featuring our Temecula Premiere of our 2014 Popcorn Sale and our main event “The Lego Movie.” Added attractions include: Details on our 2014 popcorn products, a preview of all the fabulous awards and prizes, goal setting and door prizes.

Everyone Welcome! Please register by e-mail to beth.heires@gmail.com We have reserved a theatre and want to make sure we have enough space. Movie and popcorn included. Class A uniforms please. See you at the movies!

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 contact Matt Brandt @ 951-992-9438 or email @ mkb969@verizon.net  Click Here for Flyer

Los Angeles Dodgers 13th Annual Scouts Day and Egg Drop

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be having their annual Scout Day and Egg Drop Contest at Dodger Stadium. This will be Saturday, August 23. All Scouts are eligible to participate within the guidelines and rules provided. Opportunities to purchase 6:10pm game tickets is also available. Please checkout Dodgers Egg Drop Information sheets and L.A. Dodgers 13th Annual Scouts Day form for specific details and ticket ordering.
 

The 2014 Scout Expo Featuring The Quest & Merit Badge Experience

September 26, 27 & 28, 2014
Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore, CA

THE QUEST

Package #1 – Complete Quest Adventure only $30.00! Includes camping Friday night, patch, Water Park & activities
Package #2 – Saturday only $25.00! includes patch & activities - Water Park admission will depend on space availability.
Register at an Early bird fee by August 31. After September 1, fee increases by $5.00 per person.
Event is limited to the first 1,500 participants Info: The Quest

MERIT BADGE EXPERIENCE

Package #1 – Complete MB Experience only $20.00! Includes camping, patch & activities.
Package #2 – Saturday only (with optional Overnight Camping that night). $15.00! includes patch & activities.
Register at an Early bird fee by August 31. After September 1, fee increases by $5.00 per person.
Event is limited to the first 500 participants Info: Merit Badge Expo

News from our Council Advancement Chair

After a little research on this organization it is clear that they believe that their goal is to assist those in need to obtain hearing aids. The means and methods are unclear from the documentation read on-line exactly how this is achieved. However the partnering with other service agency like the Lions, Rotary, and Key Club are opportunities to channel resources and focus to make a greater impact together than along to make that difference in our world wide community. It is another suggestion that can be added for the overall reviewed by the Candidate as he proceeds with the selection and choosing of a worthwhile project that he would like to take on.

While this idea to create a hearing aid drive may not be a common thing, the concept of a drive to gather the needed resources to move on to the next step is a common practice that the project reviewers will need to understand to have the abilities to see the value of what the project could be. It will be necessary for the Candidate to develop a plan with the required steps to prove out the project idea clearly illustrating the purpose of the project, planning the necessary phases and activities necessary to implement a drive for hearing aids, and communicate the leadership that will be required to turn a service project idea into an Eagle Service project.

Referring to the work book notes:

Attention: Unit, District, and Council Reviewers

Eagle Scout projects must be evaluated primarily on impact—the extent of benefit to the religious institution, school, or community, and on the leadership provided by the candidate. There must also be evidence of planning and development. This is not only part of the requirement but relates to practicing the Scout motto, Be Prepared. However, in determining if a project meets Eagle Scout requirement 5, reviewers must not require more planning and development than necessary to execute the project. These elements must not overshadow the project itself, as long as the effort was well led and resulted in otherwise worthy results acceptable to the beneficiary.

This I think will be the challenge to more this idea forward for the Candidate.

Peter Mandery

Aquatics Task Force Newsletter

Scouters, Please find attached the July eNewsletter from the National Aquatics Task Force. Please forward to all in your council who might be interested.

Steve Terrell, National Aquatics Task Force Member

86,400 Shared by Past Council President Michael Goldware

(This was found in the billfold of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of The University of Alabama after he died in 1982.)

The Magic Bank Account

Imagine that you had won the following *PRIZE* in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules:

The set of rules:

1. Everything that you didn't spend during each day would be taken away from you.
2. You may not simply transfer money into some other account.
3. You may only spend it.
4. Each morning upon awakening, the bank opens your account with another $86,400 for that day.
5.  The bank can end the game without warning; at any time it can say,“Game Over!".  It can close the account and you will not receive a new one.
What would you personally do?

You  would buy anything and everything you wanted right? Not only for yourself, but for all the people you love and care for. Even for people  you don't know, because you couldn't possibly spend it all on yourself,  right? You would try to spend every penny, and use it all, because you knew it would be replenished in the morning, right?

ACTUALLY, This GAME is REAL ...
Shocked ? YES!
Each of us is already a winner of this  *PRIZE*. We just can't seem to see it.

The PRIZE is *TIME*

1. Each morning we awaken to receive 86,400 seconds as a gift of  life.
2. And when we go to sleep at night, any remaining time is NOT credited to us.
3. What we haven't used up that day is forever  lost.
4. Yesterday is forever gone.
5. Each morning the account is refilled, but the bank can dissolve your account at any time  WITHOUT WARNING...

SO, what will YOU do with your 86,400 seconds?

Those seconds are worth so much more than the same amount in  dollars. Think about it and remember to enjoy every second of your life, because time races by so much quicker than you think. So  take care of yourself, be happy, love deeply and enjoy life! Here's wishing you a wonderful and beautiful day. Start “spending”....

Recently Completed Eagles

Friends Of Scouting Report

Positive Quote & Prayer
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"Nothing worthwhile was ever accomplished without the will to start, the enthusiasm to continue and regardless of temporary obstacles, the persistence to complete."

    ~  Waite Phillips - Benefactor of the Philmont Scout Ranch, the largest Scout Ranch in the world.

Inner Peace

The love of God quells my thoughts and instills peace in my mind and heart.

I am poised and secure in God's presence, and my heart is serene.

God's presence within me is my center of perfect peace. I am confident and calm, knowing that God is with me always.

God within me is my constant source of peace and strength.

I relax, release any anxious thought, and peacefully rest in the presence of God.
 

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