November 16th, 2015

Featured Stories

2016 Friends Of Scouting Launch

Old Baldy Distinguished Citizen Dinner

Varsity Training 2015

Popcorn 2015 VIP's

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CIEC/BSA Longtime Boy Scout Leader Dies in Johnson Valley Accident

Dear Scouting Family,

All of us in the California Inland Empire Council, sends heartfelt  prayers and thoughts to the Bentley family. Mike was a great Scouter and a great man.

By Joe Nelson, The Sun and Nereida Moreno, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

A Highland man with a lifetime of service to the Boy Scouts of America was killed Saturday in a freak accident in Johnson Valley when a launched homemade model rocket struck him in the face.

Michael Bentley, 50, was watching his friend launch the rocket during the Boy Scouts of America’s annual “Rocket Rave” event during which commercial and homemade hobby model rockets are launched, authorities said.

The launch was successful but Bentley lost sight of the rocket and its direction of travel, according to a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department news release. Read More.....

To make a gift in Mike’s memory, click here https://www.gofundme.com/hsaha9ja

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Boseker Scout Reservation Photo Contest

Happy Monday Scouts and Scouters! Announcing the winners of the 2015 Summer Camp Photo Contest...in First Place with a truly outstanding capture of our camp lake is Brandon A. of Pack 703. Second Place goes to Max R. of Troop 574 with his terrific capture of a typical Scout camp and third place goes once again to Brandon A. for his awesome Indian Teepee at sunset. Brandon will receive two 96th Year Commemorative patches, a t-shirt and photos displayed on our social media and Max gets the patch and T-shirt. Thanks all for particpating!

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Recruit a Friend Drawing

Congratulations to the following Scouts for your recruitment efforts! Someone from the Council will contact you to make arrangements for pick-up. Keep up the good work!

BB Gun Winners

Cael C.          TQ Pack 148
Tyler F.          TM Troop 2399
Santiago L.    OB Troop 641

Fishing Pole Winner

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2016 Friends Of Scouting Launch

November marks the start of the California Inland Empire Council Friends of Scouting Campaign!

Friends of the Scouting is the annual fund raising program for Scouting in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

There will be an unveiling of the 2016 Council Shoulder Patch and Campaign details on Tuesday, November 17th, 10:00am at Bud’s Tire and Wheel : 15967 Wood Road, Riverside. The annual Friends of Scouting shoulder patch recognition salutes one of the 12 points of the Scout Law or the Scout Oath. The 12 color patch is worn on the scout uniform on the left shoulder

Friends of Scouting (FOS) supports program delivery to over 24,000 Scouts and Adult Volunteer Leaders, Customer Service at the Jack Dembo, Old Baldy Scout Centers, and the Boseker Scout Reservation, home to Camp Emerson, Camp Wiley and Camp Brown.

FOS helps Inland Empire  Scouts by “Delivering the Promise” of community service, leadership training, self-reliance and the adventure of the great outdoors.

The Ethan Giving Tree Program

The CIEC Redlands & Old Baldy National Scout Shops is providing an opportunity for the scouting community to help local scout members who may be in need of uniforms and uniform items.

This help will be done through The Ethan Giving Treeprogram starting November 14 through December19, 2015.The Ethan Giving Tree program works on a donation basis. An Ethan tree (similar to an Angel tree) will be set up at the Scout Shop with Ethan cards on it. Each card will have the first name of the Scout along with the uniform items that they need. There will also be a space for other items they may want such as books, crafts, camping items, etc. Customers and Scout supporters can purchase the item(s) in their local Scout Shop and give them to the store staff to collect for each child.We need your assistance to make this project a success.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. With leaders like you, this program will greatly benefit our scouting community. If you have any concerns or questions please contact the store staff by email:

RedlandsScoutShop@scouting.org or phone us at 909-307-3950.

OldBaldyScoutShop@scouting.org or phone us at 909-625-4534

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Native American Heritage Month

Did you know that the flute is one of the few indigenous instruments that has survived in American Indian traditional music? Or that California has the largest population of Native Americans than any other state? Come join us on a great adventure as the Scout Shop presents to you our Native American Heritage Month on November 21st.Starting at 10am there will be crafts and a special guest. The event will take place at 1230 Indiana Court, Redlands, CA 92374 from 10am to 1pm. Please contact the California Inland Empire Scout Shop to RSVP at 909-307-3950.

Camp Helendade Work Weekend

Primitive Camping and Good Turn Weekends (service hours)

Who: This service project is open to all, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams and Venturing Crews.

What will we do? Primitive Camping, and service to camp. There are many work projects that need to be done. Letters will be given to youth who need school service hours.

What do we get? Troops, Teams, and Crews can stay Saturday night if they would like.

What do we need to bring and wear? Bring gloves, rakes, shovels, ladders, wheel barrels. Wear old clothes! Porta-Potty provided, bring your own food and water. All trash must be taken with you when you leave.

When? Final opportunities for 2015.  Nov 21,  Dec 12.

Where? 2001 Wilderness Rd. Running Springs, CA 92382

Arrival & Departure: Saturday arrival between 8:30 am and 9:00 am, Departure by 5:00 pm or Sunday departure no later than 10:00 am

Cost:  $10 per person, FREE if working on Saturday

Questions? Contact Cynthia Blessum, Council Camping and Outdoor Program Chair, 714-612-1662, or email blessumcr@pacbell.net

How do we sign up? CLICK HERE for Registration Form and return to the Jack Dembo Scout Center by the 15th of the month in which you want to participate or click on the dates for online registration.

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Old Baldy Distinguished Citizen Dinner

Please join us for an evening of fun and fellowship, Thursday, December 3, 2015
Double Tree Hotel, 555 West Foothill BLVD Claremont, 91711, 6:00 PM- Gathering  7:00PM - Program

Jim Prior
Owner, Honors Plastics
2015 Distinguished Citizen of the Year

Father Jerome “Jerry“ Ochetti
Pastor, Saint Joseph Catholic Church
2015 North Star Award Recipient

CLICK HERE for additional information and Online Registration

NRA Instructor Classes in December

The following NRA instructor classes will be offered at Lost Valley the weekend of: December 11-13, 2015:  Rifle, Shotgun, & Pistol.  These instructor classes are for experienced shooters and are not for new shooters.  Passing a written examination is required to participate in this class.  The class is open to registered BSA leaders or Merit Badge Counselors only.

Each class has a cap on it, so if you are interested please register early. The cut off date will be Friday November 13th @ 5pm. This allows time for ordering of class materials and allows for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

After that date the Lead Instructor from the discipline that you choose will be in contact with you.  The fee for the weekend is $130.  That includes all firearms, ammo, targets, all NRA Instructor Materials, a cabin bunk, and 4 meals starting Saturday Breakfast and ending Sunday Breakfast.

You may NOT bring your personal firearms. There will be NO exceptions! You are allowed to bring your own eyes and ear protection. If you don't have any, we will provide it to you to use.

If you are interested in registering, please contact Kathy Liedahl, the Orange County Council Camping Events Data Manager.  She can be reached at her email: kathyl@ocbsa.org, or at 714-546-8558 x 167. You will receive an update approximately 2 weeks before the course on anticipated weather and clothing recommendations.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kurt Wampole, Shooting Sports Director, Shooting Sports Committee Chair, C.I.E.C (909) 586-5395

Ontario Reign Boy Scout Night

Watch the Ontario Reign take on the San Jose Barracudas

When: Sunday December, 13th, 2015 at 3:00PM
Where: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA

Benefits Include:

• Commemorative Scout Patch
• Proceeds from each ticket supports the Inland Empire Council Boy Scouts of America
• Star Wars Night
• Use hashtag #ScoutReigh15 to be entered to win 4 tickets to a Reign Game

More Info: Visit www.ontarioreign.com/boyscouts or
Contact: Steven Minucci 909-204-5506 FAX 909-204-5555 Email sminucci@ontarioreign.com

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Beyond BOY SCOUT SOCKS

Thorlos: Official Boy Scout Socks Provide Clinically-TestedEngineered foot protection

Thorlos Boy Scout padded sock styles are made with padding that’s been clinically shown to protect the feet from the forces imposed on them by hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities that can produce blisters, pressure and impact-related injuries. A foot problem while in the backcountry— or even on a simple greenway hike or cleanup project—can ruin the experience. Thorlos Official Boy Scout clinically-tested padded socks (CTPS), enable your scout to get the very most from his scouting experience.

Come in now buy 2 and get 25% off on both pair. Great for stocking stuffers. Come and get them while there hot!

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Latest Version of Guide to Safe Scouting Now Available

The latest version of the Guide to Safe Scouting has been uploaded to scouting.org and is now available here: www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx. For printed versions, come visit your nearest  CIEC Scout shop.

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Varsity Training 2015

The California Inland Empire Council held its seventh “Varsity Vision Training” course on November 13th, 2015. This course was attended by 19 youth ad 15 adult leaders. In this course the youth and leaders were trained by participating rather than lecture. The participants spent their weekend actually learning the importance of the Five Fields of Emphasis and how they work within the Varsity team.

The “Varsity Vision” course focused on how the Varsity Coach and Team Captain work together to deliver an effective program for their unit. All of it is boy-led, and that the Team Captain is the leader, while the others are program managers. At the end of the course, the Coach and Program Advisors learned what their roles are to a team. The adult leaders and youth participates came away trained.

Jeff Loefke is the Council Varsity Training Chairman: contact information: jploefke@hotmail.com, Phone numbers: Home 951-553-3903

By: Lewis Bugarin course Scribe

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Historical Society Fundraiser

At the annual Palm Desert Historical Society Firehouse open house and yard sale, Troop 76 was a great help. It was a great fund raiser for the Historical Society and a good educational experience for all.

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Remembering Willis "Beau" Sawyer, Sevice this Coming Saturday

Our Scouting community has been greatly diminished with the passing of long-time Scouter Willis “Beau” Sawyer, who served our Council as an adult leader for more than 30 years.
 
Beau began as Cubmaster with Pack 62, then moved on to Troop 16 where he was an Assistant Scoutmaster and, ultimately, the Troop Committee Chairman; however, his Order of the Arrow service is even more notable. He accepted many roles within Cahuilla Lodge, including Wanakik Chapter Adviser, as well as Cahuilla Lodge Advisor. A Brotherhood Member, with the Vigil Honor name of Klamachpin; which is interpreted as “Quiet One”, Beau was never one to seek the limelight, choosing instead to humbly accept any task without expectation of reward or acclamation; yet, awards he did receive. He was honored as Cahuilla Lodge Arrowman of the Year in 1994, and subsequently received the coveted Founder’s Award.
 
A Silver Beaver  recipient, Beau’s passion was in the realm of training. He was a Wood Badge Assistant Course Director and served a dozen years on the faculty of Foxfire, where he was Clan Chieftain (Course Director) in 2008.
 
An Army Viet-Nam Era Veteran, Beau is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughter Heather; son Heath, who is an Eagle Scout; and two grandchildren.
 
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 21st at The Vineyard Fellowship, 935 N. McKinley, Corona, at 2 p.m.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made by contacting Mike Downs at 54miked@gmail.com

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Recently Completed Eagles

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Polar Camp Availability

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Popcorn 2015 VIP's

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Friends Of Scouting Report

60’s Cartoon Corner

Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Quote & Prayer
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“There is no teaching to compare with example.”

    ~  Baden-Powell

Abundant Blessing

We thank you for the turkey,
The gravy and the dressing.
Dear Lord, this table overflows
With Thy abundant blessing.
Let us always be aware
That all gifts come from You,
And may we serve Your heavenly will
In everything we do. Amen.

    ~  Joanna Fuchs

Joe Daniszewski
Scout Executive/CEO
California Inland Empire Council

California Inland Empire Council, BSA
PO Box 8910
1230 Indiana Court
Redlands, CA 92374
909.793.2463, Ext. 120
877.732.1450 FREE
909.793.0306 Fax

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