The 2014 Scout Expo Featuring The Quest & Merit Badge Experience

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

Important Advancement News

Beginning September 1, 2014 the Council is requesting all units to use Internet Advancement for submitting all achievements and awards. There is one Internet Advancement Processor per unit. If your Advancement Chair needs the unit ID number to create an account or re-set an existing account, please contact the Jack Dembo Scout Center 909-793-2463 ext. 126 or email to jaagre@bsamail.org. 

Benefits and Features of Internet Advancement 

• Secure website with high encryption protects Scouts information.
• Advancement Report: Units no longer hand write reports, now just enter dates, submit and print. This is the official Unit Advancement Report to be signed and submitted when awards are purchased.
• Unit Roster: List current members both youth and adult. Includes the person ID number for each member, leadership positions and Youth Protection Training dates.
• Immediately lets unit processor know when a member is not registered.
• Print temporary membership cards.
• Advancement Summary: View and print youth advancement records.
• View previous advancement reports.
• Records ranks, badges and awards in accordance with BSA advancement rules. Prevents awarding a rank before time requirements are met.
• Less chance of errors due to volume or errors due to illegible handwriting.
• Prevents duplicate awards being purchased.
• Date corrections are allowed.

2014 RCC Athletic Hall of Fame Award Honors CIEC Executive Board Member Dell Roberts

The 2014 President’s Award goes to RCC alumnus and former football player Dell Roberts. Dell Roberts After graduating from RCC in the 1950s, Roberts built a reputation as a staunch advocate of youth activities and sports. He coached football for 21 years at Poly High, established the Black Student’s Union in Riverside area schools, and served as a volunteer and on boards of local organizations such as the Riverside Community College District Foundation. During his 38-year career with Riverside Unified School District, Roberts received numerous awards including the Chuck Kane Award, the YWCA Achievement Award, the Bank of America Local Hero Award, and the Roy Hord Volunteer of the Year Award. He continues to serve on the RCCD Foundation’s Scholarship Committee and is being honored for his contributions to the College and students.

Merit Badge Counselor Process

Many of the same questions frequently arise from merit badge counselors, especially those who are new to the program. Here are the answers to some of those FAQs.
Unit leaders are not automatically approved to serve as merit badge counselors. CLICK HERE for MB Applications

Question: Must individuals who are serving as a merit badge counselor register as a merit badge counselor with the Boy Scouts of America?
Answer: Yes, an Adult Application must be completed for each position in which the individual wants to serve. The application allows only one position per form. For instance, an individual who wants to serve only as a merit badge counselor will need to complete only one application. However, a Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster who wants to serve as a merit badge counselor must complete two applications—one for the Scoutmaster position and one for the counselor position.

Question: Once the adult leader application has been submitted, how long does the approval process take?
Answer: The process usually takes from four to six weeks.

Question: What is the minimum age requirement for merit badge counselors?
Answer: An individual must be at least 18 years of age to serve as a merit badge counselor.

Question: Once a volunteer is registered and approved as a merit badge counselor, is that registration for life?
Answer: Approvals for merit badge counselors and all other adult volunteer positions are valid for one year only and must be renewed annually.

MyScouting.Scouting.org. BSA Youth Protection training helps preserve a safe environment for young people and adult leaders so that they can all enjoy the Scouting program. 

September is Boy Scout Month Bass Pro Shops are providing a compass for life. Join Bass Pro Shops® in celebrating more than a century of Scouting by making a donation to the BSA during the month of September. Together, let’s continue the tradition. The Boy Scouts of America®. As vital and relevant today as when its journey began.

Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Fall Retreat

The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of San Bernardino will be hosting its annual ‘Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Fall Retreat’ on Saturday, September 13, 2014. This year’s retreat, will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm with check-in at 8:30 a.m., will be held at St. Joseph’s in Upland (877 North Campus Ave., Upland, CA, 91786). 

The theme for this year’s retreat is “Anchored in Hope” and will feature a variety of activities for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers as well as Girl Scouts (all levels) and Middle and High School Youth Ministries. In addition to the youth portion of the retreat, adult participants will have the opportunity to go through the religious emblem counselor training for both the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs. 

The fee for registration is $15.00 per person and will increase to $20.00 per person after September 9th. Those who are attending the retreat are encouraged to bring 1 can of food with them to contribute to a service project. CLICK HERE for Registration Form

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

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

The California Inland Empire Council – Boy Scouts of America would like to invite you to the Annual Scouting Golf Classic being held on Monday, September 22nd , at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana. Registration is $600 for a foursome. Registration contact is Jesse Lopez at the Jack Dembo Scout Service Center 909-793-2463 ext. 128. CLICK HERE for Registration Flyer or to Register Online. Come play and help Scouting continue its great tradition of service to the youth of our community. Bring your friends and business associates for a day of fun, friends and prizes! This fundraising event is designed to allow you to join the California Inland Empire Council, to help insure that a quality Scouting program is delivered to all the youth in the Inland Empire by providing assisatance for registration, uniforms, books, training of adult volunteers and camperships.

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

Bullying

Bullying is a widespread and serious societal problem that has a negative impact on the "target." It is not a phase that youth have to go through. It is not "just messing around" and is not something involved youth - bully or target - will grow our of. Continued bullying will lead to poor self-image. poor self-esteem, quitting Scouting, or becoming a bully to other younger youth, thus perpetuating the bully cycle.

Forms of bullying include:

• Verbal - name calling or teasing.
• Social - spreading rumors, leaving the "target" out of activities, breaking up or manipulating friendships.
• Physical - hitting, pushing, shoving, physical coercion. 
• Group - intimidations, ostracizing.
• Criminal - injury, assault, sexual aggression.
• Cyber bullying - usingtechnology (social media, mobile phones, computers, etc.) for any of the above.

Philmont Training Center Ambassador

My name is, Richard Slider, I am Assistant District Commissioner with the Grayback District. I just completed a week conference at Philmont Training Center for DC / ADC. This was the most rewarding training I ever had in scouting. There were 32 commissioners from 25 different councils, and I must admit you really understand scouting when you attend a National Training event like Philmont. Our Council Commissioner. Bob Spence, and Kit Wilson, Assistant District Commissioner from the Mt. Rubidoux District also attended this week conference for Commissioners.

While at Philmont I was encouraged to be the Philmont Training Center Ambassador for the California Inland Empire Council. The application requires your name, your business phone, your business email address and your jacket size. This information is required in order to complete the application and personal information plus scouting information concerning Philmont.

For your information I just completed my second Commissioner conference at Philmont last week. My first commissioner conference for unit commissioners was in June 2013. This year I received my "Master Track Knot". This knot is award for recruiting 3 others to attend Philmont conferences, attend 2 Philmont conferences, and taught a training session.

There are some new tools for commissioners to be released this fall that will make all commissioners easier.

Yours in Scouting, Richard K. Slider, Assistant District Commissioner, Grayback District
 

Red Skelton and The Pledge of Allegiance

When the popular American comedian Red Skelton was a young man, he learned the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag from one of his teachers. The lesson became so meaningful he remembered the explanation of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, throughout his lifetime. In 1969 Red Skelton shared the following in a record he made as part of a promotion by Burger King.

I me, an individual, a committee of one.
Pledge dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
Allegiance my love and my devotion.
To the flag of the our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there's respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job!
United that means that we have all come together.
States individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries,
of America yet united to a common purpose, and that's love for country.

And to the republic a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern.
For which it stands, And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
One nation one nation, meaning "so blessed by God"
Indivisible incapable of being divided.
With liberty which is freedom -- the right of power to live one's own life without threats, fear or some sort of retaliation.
And Justice the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.
For all which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine.

Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country and two words have been added to the pledge of Allegiance...UNDER GOD

Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools too?

God Bless America!

Friends Of Scouting Report

Healthy Unit Spotlight: Pack 114 Cub Scouts from Pack 114 from Northern San Bernardino, California recently earned their SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Patch. The Scouts said it was easy - and fun! -to Drink Right, Snack Smart, and Move More at their meetings and plan to continue these healthy activities at future meetings.  Scout Leader Floyd Huyler celebrated the Pack’s achievement by awarding patches at a ceremony for Scouts and their families. Want to learn more about how your unit can earn the patch? Check out the Healthy Unit Patch Leader’s Packet to get started. http://www.healthykidshub.org/partner/enrichment.

Scouting Cartoons From 1967

Positive Quote & Prayer
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"A man who makes no mistakes makes nothing."

    ~  Winston Churchill

Bless, O God all those who labor.
Whether they are compensated by paycheck or pride,
let them know their true worth in your eyes.

May all workers be gifted with a sense of service to the common good,
and graced with the satisfaction of a job well done.

Thank you for those whose work provides protection,
comfort, healing, and relief from suffering and stress.

May all of our labors be for your goodness and glory, O God.

Amen

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