July 6th, 2015

Featured Stories

A Special Message from Philmont Scout Ranch

2016 Nominating Committee Announcement

WR Area 4 Training Calendar for July 2015

Friends Of Scouting Report

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How Do You Celebrate the 4th of July?

On the Fourth of July, the Scouting nation will celebrate one of the most revered and celebrated days in American history: Independence Day. A time for appreciating our nation’s freedom, Independence Day is a special holiday for Scouts and Scouters to commemorate America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. And as citizens of this great nation, Scouts learn the importance of honoring the significant day. Read on to hear first-hand about Scouters’ celebrations (both past and present) of the country’s independence.

Independence Day Scouting Memories

“In the summer of 1997, I visited my son at the National Jamboree at Fort AP Hill. During the recorded playing of Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be An American,” the jamboree finale fireworks show began. I was sitting center stage with my son and his jamboree troop mates. About halfway through the show, they started shooting fireworks from a second location at the same time. We all stood up in amazement and the sky was lit so brightly that you could recognize faces hundreds of feet away. It is one of those special moments with my son that I’ll never forget, and I frequently speak about it when discussing the key benefits of Scouting with prospective new families. A personal story always makes the connection, especially for newer parents looking to the future with their son.” – Rex Starr of Eugene, OR

“Cub Scout Pack 405 Wolf and Webelos will be honoring our country as the color guard in the annual Fourth of July parade and kicking off festivities for the city by leading the community in the Pledge of Allegiance immediately following the parade. The Scouts are drilling twice proceeding to have a crisp presentation. Scouts will spend the day together concluding with the city fireworks show.” – Shawn Banfield of Georgetown, TX

How Do You Celebrate Independence Day? Reply back to me and let me know!

Joseph Daniszewski, Scout Executive, Joseph.Daniszewski@scouting.org

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A Special Message from Philmont Scout Ranch

During the early morning hours of Saturday, June 27, Philmont lost a Scout from Sacramento when the area was hit with significant rainfall that resulted in elevated stream levels and flash flooding in areas across the property.

The entire Scouting family continues to mourn the loss of this exceptional young man and our prayers are with the family, troop members and friends.

Many people have asked how they can help during this very difficult time. We encourage you to support the family, through this fund: http://www.gofundme.com/y52amw. Also, the Philmont Staff Association has created a memorial scholarship in honor of the young man. Details can be found at www.philstaff.com.

Additionally, some have inquired about the other crews hit by the floods across the Ranch. Several participants lost their gear, backpacks and tents in the flooding. Some of this gear has been recovered and the rest has all been replaced through the Tooth of Time Traders. All of our attendees are now back on the trail.

We sincerely appreciate all of your support for Philmont. Several trails and bridges were damaged in the floods, but our amazing staff has showed their resiliency in rising to the challenges that this storm caused.

Please continue to pray for the family of this young man and keep all those involved in your thoughts during this time.

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The Summit Story 

Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in the Boy Scouts of America. And anyone who loves the outdoors. And home to the National Scout Jamboree. And the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base which complements the three existing bases: Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier and Florida Sea Base.

Get ready for the next century of Scouting. With incredible facilities and amazing outdoor programs, The Summit is a place that takes Scouts and Venturers to the limits of what they think they can do, and then pushes them further.

The Summit is more than just a place for Scouts; it’s where future leaders are shaped. Read More.....

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2016 Nominating Committee Announcement

Stan Morrison, Vice President of Membership/Relationships and Jim Prior, Vice President of Properties, have been appointed as Co-Chairmen for the Nominating Committee for 2016.

The committee consists of: Stan Morrison, Jim Prior, Kasey Haws, Michael Strong, Paul Foster Patrick Singer and Joe Daniszewski

Any recommendations for prospective Executive Board members should be forwarded to:

California Inland Empire Council – Nominating Committee
PO Box 8910
Redlands, CA 92375-2110
Attn: Nominating Committee or email: ciecinfo@scouting.org.

The Annual Meeting will be Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 6:30 PM, at the Jack Dembo Scout Center-1230 Indiana Ct. Redlands, CA 92375.

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Special Drawing

Dear Friend and Supporter of Scouting,

Over the years the Boy Scouts of America have organized many great golf tournaments at the Victoria Club, Western Hills Country Club, Sierra Lakes Golf Club, Indian Springs Golf Club and Redlands Country Club.

Email Daniela.silva@scouting.org to qualify for a special drawing of a $50.00 golf gift certificate!

Many, many thanks for your gracious support. You have made the difference in helping thousands of Inland Empire Youth enjoy the Scouting experience.

Calling all Scouts of RIverside & Moreno Valley...Let's do Our best!

CALLING ALL SCOUTS! We am looking for all Packs, Troops, Crews, Eagle Scouts, and past or current leaders to represent Scouting in the Moreno Valley 4th of July parade. We will be riding bikes, scooters, wagons, and skates down the parade route. This is at no cost to anyone. We just ask you decorate what ever you ride. This will take place on Saturday July 4, 2015. We will meet at 7 am and be done by 11:00 am depending on placement in the parade route. We will be putting a float together and I will give times for working on the float.

This years theme is. “Sights and Sounds of Liberty.” If you can participate please e-mail me susanncsaba@aol.com and I will send you more information along with all the details. Thanks for your support.

Thanks again, Susann Csaba

Boy Scout Nights at the Diamond

2015 Boy Scouts of America 7th Annual Golf Classic

Drive a Scout to Camp! Come play and help Scouting continue its great tradition of service to the youth of our community.

Monday, August 24, 2015,Western Hills Country Club Chino Hills, California

7:00 am– 8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - Shotgun Start – Best Ball Tournament (At the 19th Hole a Putting Contest)
1:30 pm - Cash Bar, BigWestern Style BBQ Lunch, Opportunity Drawings & Silent Auction

Your $600 Foursome entry fee includes:

Four member team, 18 Holes of Country Club Golf, Cart & Gift Bag, Continental Breakfast, BigWestern Style BBQ Lunch, Contest, Prizes and more

REGISTER TODAY! For More Information – George Anasis, 909-573-4221 ganasis@aol.com or CLICK HERE for Registration Form

2015 Scout Memorabilia Auction & Trade-O-Ree

August 28th & 29th, 2015 Friday Aug. 28th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday Aug. 29th 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.

$2.00 bidder numbers (Free to Scouts & Scouters in Uniform)
$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 information and to find out about donating or consigning memorabilia please contact Matt Brandt @ 951-992-9438 or email @ mkb969@verizon.net   Click Here for Flyer

Save the Date: 2015 Adventure Weekend & Sheriff's Rodeo

We invite you to attend this year’s Adventure Weekend & Sheriff's Rodeo on September 25th-27th. It will be located at the Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore, CA. You could Camp Out Friday Night and/or Saturday Night or Come for Activities On Saturday from 9AM to 6PM.

The 2015 Adventure Weekend at Glen Helen Regional Park is a great event for the whole family with activities such as:

·         Free Admission to the "SLACK" Event at Rodeo
·         Camp Games and activities
·         Cub Scouth Archery & BB gun range
·         Family Camping
·         Lakeside Activities
·         Community Booths
·         Food Vendors

We look forward to seeing you there!

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WR Area 4 Training Calendar for July 2015

Scouters: Please find attached a pdf copy of Area 4 Selected Training Events Calendar for July 2015. Please share this information with your scouters in your councils that can use these details.

If you have any future events you would like listed in this calendar, please send the information to my attention.

Lyle Mills, Chairman, Western Region, Area 4 Training Committee

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NYLT Leadership Academy

In 2016, Western Region will host an NYLT Leadership Academy for the first time at Cabrillo Youth Camp (Los Angeles Area Council) and I will serve as course director. We are looking for youth that are interested in serving on staff for the leadership academy but they will need to have gone through the academy before. http://nylt-leadershipacademy.org/

Hopefully there are some youth from this years' staff that might be interested in attending.

Since our council has never sent youth to the Leadership Academy, there is a scholarship available. If we send two youth, the second is free (basically buy one get one free) so we can essentially send two youth for half the price. Here is additional information on the scholarship program http://nylt-leadershipacademy.org/leadership-academy/scholarships/

I'll be attending the first session in Washington DC this summer so hopefully I will see a couple of youth from our council.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, Brandon Leong brandonmleong@gmail.com

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Memorial & 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

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Camp Wiley Attendance Report

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Camp Emerson Attendance Report

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Friends Of Scouting Report

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Quote & Prayer
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“It is only when you know a boy’s environment that you can know what influences to bring to bear.”

    ~  Baden-Powell

Lord God of hosts, God of the nations: By your grace and in Your patience You have allowed this our land once again to celebrate its birth, its primal guest for liberty, justice, and equity. And we are grateful.

And once again by Your grace and in Your patience You have called this House-- responsible men and women who are equally faithful and unfaithful, righteous and unrighteous before You, each other, and the people-- You have called this House to the exercise of its solemn task of the legislation of law and the formation of the Nation.

Remind these Your servants that liberty, justice, and equity remain ahead of this Nation as tasks yet to be fulfilled and not as goals already reached.

Maintain before us a clear dedication to the needs of those in our midst who are on the outside because of age, ill health, race, sex, poverty, and urban or rural degradation.

And consecrate anew this Nation to the exercise of imaginative and sacrificial leadership in a restless and violent world which still struggles for authentic justice, peace, and a safe home in Your creation.

Accept now, O God, the labors of this day and the frail lives of Your servants in this House. To You be all honor and glory, world without end.

Amen.

(Source: Congressional Record-House, 102d Congress, second session, 138/99, Wednesday July 7, 1992, H5981.)

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

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