March 23rd, 2015

Featured Stories

Camp Card Mid-Campaign Rally

BSA 4th of July Marching Band

Court of Honor

4th Quarter 2014 P.R.A.Y. Recipient Report, Adult Awards

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Boseker Scout Reservation Camp Emerson Council Wide Work Weekend

It’s Our Camp! Let’s Get Ready for Summer!

Come Help Prepare Camp for NYLT, Foxfire, Camp Wiley, and Summer Camp! May 29 – 31, 2015

Sponsored by Cahuilla Lodge Order of the Arrow. Saturday Lunch and Dinner will be provided

Camping is available at $5/person/night. Bring your own food for Friday evening/Saturday morning if camping.

CLICK HERE to Register Online     CLICK HERE for Registration Form

Questions: Contact Cynthia Blessum at adviser@snakepower.org or Hayden Martois at 1stvice@snakepower.org

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CIEC/BSA Camping and Outdoor Program Report

CLICK HERE to Download Report

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Camp Wiley Cub Scout Summer Camp Blitz

Deep in the heart of winter is when thoughts of summer days start to enter one’s mind. Warm, lazy days followed by cool nights under a harvest moon or a fist full of stars.  Mountains so sharp they seem to touch the sky and breezes that caress the skin.  Well trust me…your summer camp staff is pining for it now! They are already starting to prepare for what is shaping up to be one of the best summers ever!

Boseker Scout Reservation is also getting ready and campers this year will notice many improvements. From newly repainted cabins and lodges to our recently refurbished (and nicely heated) swimming pool. We will offer arguably the best shooting sports program in Southern California and for the third summer in a row Chef Neil will be providing his outstanding selection of dining options. The theme this year is “The Wild Frontier” and it’s going to be a rootin tootin shootin good time!

Speaking of outstanding our summer camp staff and counselors were recognized by the campers last year as being exceptionally professional and knowledgeable.  The vast majority of those same individuals are returning this year and the few new staff being added fit the same mold of competence and customer oriented service.  The focus will continue to be offering a safe learning environment where the goals of every scout can be realized while having a ton of fun! Our experienced staff is prepared to offer the new Cub Scout program with its emphasis on Adventures and advancement.

Attached to this letter is the Camp Wiley 2015 Summer Camp Flyer. You will find all the information you need to register for any of the camp sessions as well as the critical dates and fee structures.  You will also note this year that our fees are all-inclusive and will cover all the shooting sports  A check of our fellow Southern California camps will quickly show that we have the most competitive pricing structure around and on top of that we are a local camp and within 60 to 90 minutes of most of the Council. The early bird gets the worm so be sure and register early to get the prime camping spots.  See you at Camp!

Yours in Scouting, Michael McCarty, Council Camping Specialist

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CIEC/BSA; The March Council Coordinated Meeting Changed to Aprl 22nd!

Our Quarterly Council Coordinated Meeting has been moved from Wednesday, March 25th to Wednesday, April 22nd.

This meeting features Break Out Sessions for District Chairs, Commissioners, District Program Chairs, District Activities and Civic Service Chairs, District Advancement Chairs, District Camp and Outdoor Promotion Chairs, District Membership Chairs and District Training Chairs and Council Committees such as Conservation, Shooting Sports and Aquatics.

The meeting starts at 7:00 pm at the Jack Dembo Scout Center in Redlands.

See you on April 22nd!

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Camp Card Mid-Campaign Rally

2015 National Trails Day

The CIEC Outdoor Ethics Committee and Cahuilla Lodge Order of the Arrow are co-sponsoring the 2015 National Trails Day.  This is a great opportunity to showcase outdoor ethics and introduce many of our scouting families to local trails and to our land partners.

It is the goal of Outdoor Ethics and Order of the Arrow to have representation in all districts at their local trails or with a land partner event in their area. We are looking for units and/or Scouts who would like to adopt a trail, help with a National Trails Event an organization is already planning, or revisit with an organization that promotes use of their lands.

Some suggestions/ideas include:

National Trails Day is June 6, 2015. If you or your unit would like to support National Trails Day in your District, andreach out to Scouting families, please contact me so we can help you set up an activity, partner you with an event, and help promote your units involvement in National Trails Day.

Yours in Scouting, Sherrie Reynolds, Co-chairperson CIEC National Trails Day Committee, bsa.sreynolds@gmail.com and

Hayden Martois, Co-chairperson CIEC National Trails Day Committee 1stvice@snakepower.org

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Youth Trainings

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BSA 4th of July Marching Band

All Scouts, Scouters and Eagles: If you would like to participate in Corona’s 4th of July parade for 2015, here is your opportunity.

Temescal District is organizing its 6th annual Scouting Marching Band. Scouts who can read and play sheet music for you instrument, and have at least one year experience playing your current instrument in a school band can sign up. If you’ve never been in a marching band don’t worry we’ll have you marching in short order We need players of all marching instruments. Scouters and Eagles, even if it’s been years since you’ve played dust off you instrument and join us.

Adults, if you’ve worked with bands in the past, and would like to help the band please contact the Band Coordinator.

Find us on Facebook at: Scouting Marching Band.

Unit leaders Please make an announcement at your unit meetings regarding the parade and the band.

Band Coordinator: Kevin J. Young (H) 951.735.0616 (C) 951.818.1035 Email jimjosh2@dslextreme.com

Wood Badge: Who, What, When, Where and Why

In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting’s adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouters. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of Wood Badge training. Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 Scouters around the world.

Wood Badge is intended for all leaders in Scouting—Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The focus is on leadership, not out-of-door skills. The object is to demonstrate the aims and methods of Scouting through the presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools, and a variety of activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in team-development theory. In addition, participants will enjoy the fellowship of sharing the experience with volunteer and professional Scouters while having a great deal of just plain fun.

Because of your commitment to Scouting, we wanted to make sure that you knew what tremendous opportunities Wood Badge has for you:

Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth.
Recognize contemporary leadership concepts used in America and discover how those concepts are relevant to our values-based movement.
Apply the skills you learn from your participation as a member of a successful working team.
Revitalize your commitment to Scouting by sharing in an inspirational experience that helps to provide Scouting with renewed leadership to accomplish its mission.

Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be a peak experience of their Scouting careers. It has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands. In return, Wood Badge participants have positively affected the lives of millions of America’s youth.

California Inland Empire Council holds its courses at Boseker Scout Reservation, Home of Camp Emerson, near Idyllwild.   Spring course dates are:  Apr. 30, May 1-2 and May 14-16 (Thur.-Sat.) and the Fall course dares are: Aug. 28-30 and Sept. 11-13 (Fri.-Sun.)   The cost of the course is $275.00, with a deposit of $50.00 with your application, and balance due 30 days prior to the start of the course.

Course enrollment is limited. I encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Should you need more information, please contact one of our course directors listed below.

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Cub Scout Day Camp

With the new Cub Scout program launching June 1, youth can prepare for more fun than ever and unit leaders can look forward to a program that’s easier to execute.  Hundreds of volunteers have been working for the past three years to make the new program dynamic and the transition as easy as possible. That’s why we’re answering one of the most frequently asked questions regarding the updates: What’s the plan for 2015 summer camps?

What about day camps this summer?

The Cub Scout team has the following insight for your summer preparations:

The overall purpose of day camps is to offer a fun experience and extend the participant’s Scouting engagement. The purpose is not advancement. If advancement happens as part of fun engaging program, great! But it should not be the focus of camp.

If your day camp is already planned using the current Cub Scout program, including the Academics and Sports program this is no need to re-plan! While the Academics & Sports program will be discontinued, it will not disappear on June 1. Supply understands the role of A&S belt loops and pins in day camp recognition and is committed to meeting your needs. We would, however, recommend a discussion with your local council Scout Shop to make sure they are aware of your needs and have plans to meet them.

Planning for 2015 Cub Scout Day Camp with the New Program

If you choose to use the new Cub Scout program as part of the design of your 2015 day camp, take into consideration:

• One of the methods of Cub Scouting is adult association. Research indicates that a long?term relationship with a positive adult figure is a critical component for youth to develop into strong, resilient adults. In Cub Scouting this is accomplished by the den leader delivering a program of advancement in the den, focusing first on required adventures in the new program.
• Focus day camp planning around elective adventures. There are 13 each for Tiger, Wolf and Bear and 18 shared for Webelos and Arrow of Light.
• Any use of the required adventures at camp, while not recommended, should be channeled to “partials” – requirements which may be difficult for dens to accomplish on their own. Camps will also need to develop a method which meets the approval of your council advancement committee of communicating partials to den leaders who are responsible for signing off on advancement for the boys in their dens.
• Think about Aquatics! Each rank has one elective which is aquatic related, either swimming or boating. Camps with appropriate facilities are uniquely suited to help dens deliver these adventures. Access to suitable facilities, trained instructors and appropriate supervision can be barriers to these activities. Council and district camps can help.

For more information about the 2015 and 2016 Cub Scout program, visit www.scouting.org/programupdates or send your questions about the program to myscouting@scouting.org.

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Camp School

Our Camping Specialist and Summer Camp Program Director have safely made it to Camp School, and are trying their best to take in all the information from the instructors, when the beautiful sights of Philmont Scout Ranch are right outside their classroom.

This year's summer camp is shaping up to be really great with all the ideas from other Camp Administrators from around the nation - even a Camp Director from the Far East Council.

Regards, Kyle Gonering

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Arrowhead District Camporee

March 20 - 22 saw Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts invade the Western Region Headquarters of Little League Baseball in Devore, CA for the Arrowhead District Camporee. This years theme was Scouting 101.

Scouts competed in events designed to test their skill in knowledge of the basics of Scouting. First Aid, Firebuilding, Pioneering, a Tent Pitch Race, and Flag Etiquette. They also shot slingshots, did swimming relays in the pool, and completed in Dragon Boat Races. Patrol Cooking, & a Dutch Oven Competition also finished off the events.

Saturday Evening Camp Fire topped off the weekend with the presentation of patrol awards including the new Patrol Excellence Award: Artie Jr, the Arrowhead Gnome. He will travel with the Golden Eagles of Troop 110 all year until next Camporee where he will once again be up for grabs.

The Spirit Award went to Troop 110 for the second year in a row.

A special presentation of Oreo Cookies was made to the Webelos of Pack 114 who completed all the activities except for the pool. They worked hard for those Cookies!!

A special thanks to the Staff for making the weekend run smoothly and to the Western Region Headquarters for Little League Baseball for use of their facility.

Steve Bartel, 2015 Arrowhead District Camporee Chair

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Court of Honor

Troop 652’s March Court of Honor was quite special. Four Eagle Scouts were honored that evening for their hard work and dedication to the Troop and Scouting. From left to right, Daniel Yoon, David Harper, Sean Sedey, and Ethan Lam. Congratulations to these four outstanding young men for a wonderful accomplishment.

Chuck Sedey, Scoutmaster- Troop 652

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Scouts Run L.A. Marathon

On March 16, several scouts from the AAE ran the LA Marathon that had record heat (reaching 92 degrees Fahrenheit in Downtown LA). They participated in the Students Run LA Marathon program, otherwise known as SRLA. They started their training in late-August, and just wrapped it up with the Marathon. The program teaches them how to set goals, how to overcome physical and mental weaknesses, and much more. Running a marathon is a life changing experience due to the amount of time it takes, and the physical and mental exhaustion that takes place during the marathon. Daily Press Article
 
Casey Hillers, Crew 257 Vice President of Program

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4th Quarter 2014 P.R.A.Y. Recipient Report, Adult Awards

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Camp Wiley Attendance Report

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Camp Emerson Attendance Report

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Quote & Prayer
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“Scouting is a game for boys under the leadership of boys under the direction of a man.”

    ~  Baden-Powell

Philmont Grace

For food,
for raiment,
for life,
for opportunity,
For friendship and fellowship,
We thank thee, O Lord.

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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