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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  Register Online

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  Register Online

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Your gift to the Memorial and Tribute Fund is a way for you to recognize a special occasion and/or person. It can be a job promotion, presentation of the Eagle Scout Award or the Adult Volunteer Leader Scouting Awards, a birthday or anniversary, a Bar Mitzvah or Confirmation, or to honor the memory of a friend or family member.

Upon receipt of your gift, you will receive an acknowledgement card for tax purposes. The person or family receives a card in your name from the California Inland Empire Council, BSA with no amount mentioned. In addition the memorial or tribute will appear as part of the Monday Memo on the council’s website.

To make a contribution to the California Inland Empire Council Memorial and Tribute Fund, fill out the gift form, and mail the form to California Inland Empire Council, BSA, PO BOX 8910, Redlands, CA 92375-2110. If you have any questions you may contact Joe Daniszewski, Scout Executive at 909-793-2463 ext. 120 or e-mail: joseph.daniszewski@scouting.org. Click Here for Tribute Form

The IE Scout Golf Classic - a great day for a great cause - Monday, September 22, 2014

Dear Scouting Supporters in the California Inland Empire! Come join us for what promises to be a great day on Monday, September 22nd at the Sierra Lakes Country Club. A beautiful golf course, you and your 3 friends, can enjoy lunch, time on the driving range, contests and enjoyable fellowship. If you could volunteer with some of the tournament tasks, call our Director of Field Service Jesse Lopez at 909-793-2463 x128 or if you know someone, let Jesse know. CLICK HERE to Register Online and for Additional Information Donations are always gratefully accepted and help cover the costs of the IE Golf Classic.

Cub Scout Safari 2014 Plan now to attend a day of fun and adventure.  Tiger Cubs and their adult partner will have opportunities to participate in games, crafts, and learn new Scout skills. WHO: All Tiger Cubs and their Adult Partner.  1:1 ratio required. WHEN: Check In: Saturday, September 20th @10 AM     Closing: Sunday, September 21st  @ 10 AM                      Camping overnight not required – come for the day!

WHERE: Boseker Scout Reservation - Camp Emerson located in Idyllwild, CA (see map on back)

COST: $35.00 per Tiger, Adult Partner is free (additional adult and siblings $10.00, limit 2 siblings(ages 4 & up.))

BRING: Sack Lunch for Saturday. Dinner Saturday and Breakfast for Sunday. We will provide Snacks for Saturday.
                  Own Camping Gear – Tent, Sleeping Bag, Pillow; Towel; Soap, Shampoo

HIGHLIGHTS: Arts & Craft project, songs and games, and campfire.

QUESTIONS: Contact Tiger Cub Camp Advisor - Nichole @ 951-230-8774 bsa.nichole@gmail.com or Register Online CLICK HERE

Western Region Area 4 Commissioner Conference

On Saturday, September 20, 2014, Western Los Angeles County Council is hosting an important conference for all Commissioners in Area 4. The purpose of the conference is to learn about recent developments in Commissioner Service, including a brief preview of Commissioner Tools (the revolutionary digital reporting tool). There will be multiple breakout sessions and networking opportunities.

Our featured guest speaker is National Commissioner, Tico Perez. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet and hear Tico! For a brief bio on Tico: http://scoutingnewsroom.org/about-the-bsa/national-leadership/national-commissioner-volunteer/

You will also have the opportunity to meet our new Western Region Commissioner, Judge Bob Johnston. So if all goes as planned, we will have Commissioners represented at every level, from National to Regional to Area to Council to District to Unit!

Start thinking about which breakout sessions you want to attend. They currently include the following:

The conference will be held at:  
LDS Church      
136 North Sunset Canyon Drive
Burbank, CA  91501

The conference fee is $15.00 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Register here:  http://bsa-la.doubleknot.com/event/1589139

The appropriate attire is your Scout field uniform. Doors open at 8am, the first session begins at 9am, and the last session ends at 4pm.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact: Larry Turner ljturner@turner-law.com, or Marty Kasman m.kasman@ca.rr.com
 

Eerie Emerson 2014 October 11-12, 18-19, or 25-26 Come share in the fun and spirit of Halloween at Camp Emerson. All Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, their families and friends are invited to attend Eerie Emerson. Early Bird Fee: $20.00 per youth $17.00 per Adult For Registrations through September 19th After 9/19 fee increases $5.00 per person Includes Saturday dinner, patch and program Camping available: $5.00 per person, includes Sunday Breakfast Sign up Early! Registration is limited to 300 per weekend\ Units that decorate and haunt a campsite can camp overnight at no additional charge (based on availability) Information contact Volunteer Services At (909) 793-2463 x129 CLICK HERE for Registration Form Or to register online Eerie Emerson #1  Eerie Emerson #2  Eerie Emerson #3

Friends Of Scouting Report

Camp Emerson Service Project

What better way to spend the weekend and escape the heat then up at beautiful Camp Emerson. Crew 11 Service Project at Camp Emerson coordinated by Wood Badger, Sandra Cooley. Sanding and re-painting the picnic tables by the lodge.

Thank you, Carolyn Stanley, Crew Adviser

Crew 641 Skates up some Fun!

Crew 641 went to Skate Express on Sunday. They all had a great time including several advisors that skated as well. Most crew members tried both inline and traditional "quad" skates. We had fun with several potential new members. Some of the crew members, siblings, and advisors had never skated before and we're feeling much more comfortable towards the end of the night. Crew 641 is growing. They have several exciting events coming up including their upcoming "Beach"campout at Fiesta Island.

Troop 720 “Lives the Adventure” while Riding the Path and the Surf !

Troop 720 took advantage of the beautiful weekend in Southern California and held its inaugural 25 mile “Sunshine to the Seashore Bike Ride to Huntington Beach”. Over 60 Scouts, friends and family members participated. The event lasted from the break of dawn in the IE to the sunset over the crystal waters. Beginning at sunrise, our Scouts traveled the 25 mile trail to an awaiting barbecue feast that our hungry riders took advantage of. With the waves rockin’ a 5’-7’ the body surfing and boogie boarding was spectacular. What a great way to enjoy the blue skies and cool weather.

Allen Greenstein - Scoutmaster Troop 720

Scouting Cartoons from 1967

Positive Quote & Prayer
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"I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life.

    ~  Ronald Reagan

A Parents Prayer

Thank You for my children, Lord; I know they are a gift from you.

Daily I need Your strength and wisdom to train them in the way they should go.

Give me patience and a joyful heart; let me be an example of Your love and forgiveness.

Thank You, Father, for the honor of being a parent.

    Amen 

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