| | | |  |  | | October 3rd, 2016 | | New | Connecting Inland's Disconnected Youth | | | All of our youths need to be inspired, encouraged and infused with high expectations. Graduation season is upon us! This time of year we are hopeful for the success of our high school and post-secondary graduates. As they move on to further academic pursuits or careers, we see the destiny of our community before us: our future teachers, entrepreneurs, scientists and leaders. But that isn't the whole picture. According to a report compiled by Measure for America, 18.8 percent of the people 16-24 years of age in Inland Empire are disconnected meaning they are neither in school nor working. This is the highest percentage for a metropolitan area in the United States. Breaking the statistic down by race and ethnicity shows that 24.5 percent of African Americans, 19.4 percent of Latinos and 17.5 percent of white youth in the Inland Empire are disconnected. Their lack of involvement in our community structures has wide-ranging implications for the general well-being of individuals, families and our local society. We have young people falling through the cracks: students without the support systems or pathways to excel in school, young people lacking the basic skills to succeed in college and/or careers and a class of people that will not become engaged citizens. The consequences go beyond having a less-educated population. In Riverside-San Bernardino, one in five adults 25 years or older never completed high school. Earnings in the Inland Empire are about $2,000 less per year than the national median. It is well established that Californians with a college degree earn, on average $1.3, million more over a lifetime than their peers with only a high school diploma. Only 19.2 percent of adults in the Inland Empire 25 years or older have a bachelors degree or higher. As a result, the region has a diminished tax base from which to improve infrastructure, a decreased ability to attract businesses looking for an educated workforce and a reduction of opportunities in the community for our best and brightest students to remain and flourish. In essence, we have a quality-of-life problem that affects us all. The indicators at the root high poverty, high unemployment, low educational attainment, a culture of low educational expectations and increased numbers of traditionally underserved populations must be addressed. The citizens of the Inland Empire need to come together around a shared goal of providing high-quality educational opportunities, and career pathways for all students and put in place a system of accountability for tracking our progress. As I look around the region, I see excellent examples of programs that are preparing our students for academic and career success: AVID, Ontario-Montclairs Promise Scholars, Coachella Valley Economic Partnerships Pathways to Success, Technical Employment Training, Education Roundtable, The Federation for a Competitive Economy, Family Involvement Network, Linked Learning and Project Lead the Way, etc. These stellar programs need to be supported and expanded because our young people need and deserve more. All of our youth need to be inspired, encouraged and infused with high expectations. We cannot afford to allow one child to go uneducated or to be under/unemployed to be disconnected. Pamela S. Clute Ph.D., is Assistant Vice Chancellor, Educational and Community Engagement, at the University of California Riverside. |
| New | Camp Emerson's 100th Kick-Off! | | | The California Inland Empire Council holds the honor of hosting a piece of Boy Scout history, a legacy we carry on to the future, our own Camp Emerson at the Boseker Scout Reservation in Idyllwild. 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Camp Emerson, making it the oldest Scout camp west of the Mississippi. A dedicated team of Scouters has formed a committee to begin planning celebrations in honor of this historic milestone. We invite everyone to join us for our Kick Off event on November 12, 2016 at the Boseker Scout Reservation. Special Guided Tours will start at 10:30 am, followed by a lunch at Noon. Join us for a day of food, friends and fellowship in honoring the 100 years of Emerson values! The committee is now collecting RSVPs so that our quartermaster can plan for enough food. A lunch donation to the 100th Anniversary Committee Fund is appreciated: $10 per person / $20 for family. For more information, please see our flyer or Contact Mark Terry watanka1985@yahoo.com or Gary Jensen at Gary@JensenMyWay.com This historic pictures shows Camp Emerson’s food service at Simon’s Flats nearly a century ago:
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| New | NOW HIRING! | | | Part-Time Customer Service Clerk at the Jack Dembo Scout Center Knowledge of Scouting helps Must be available Monday-Friday, 9:00 am –5:30 pm. Please email resume and any inquiries to our Office Manager-Michelle.Brown@scouting.org | | | How can YOU get a Soaring Eagle shirt? | | | By making a Friends of Scouting pledge of $1,500 or more, this Soaring Eagle shirt can be YOURS along with a campership
certificate! Show your support with our 2016 CIEC Soaring Eagle shirt. Join the 2016 Friends of Scouting Campaign now! | | | Each Donation Makes a Difference! | | | The Official Donation Program of the Boy Scouts of America Inspire Excellence-Your donation gives America’s youth the opportunity to grow into future leaders. Change Perspectives-Support our mission to help youth see their world in a whole new way. Recognize Potential-Help a new generation of Scouts achieve goals they couldn’t accomplish alone. Donate a vehicle/boat/trailer you name it! to your local BSA California Inland Empire Council, and the proceeds from its sale will support Scouts in our area! You can go to our council website http://www.bsa-ciec.org/ and click on Donate Now or Donate Your Vehicle |
| | Primitive Camping & Good Turn Weekend | | | Service to Camp Helendade is open to all Friends of Helendade, Scouts, Troops, Teams and Crews There are many work projects that need to be done. Letters will be given to youth who need service hours for school, church, or rank advancement. COME PREPARED TO WORK: Bring gloves and wear old clothes! Projects will vary based on weather and available resources. If you have a special skill or tool that would be helpful at camp, please let us know. BRING your own Food and Water: All trash must be taken with you when you leave. A Porta-potty is on site. Click on the 2016 DATES to Register online: Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 Please plan to arrive by 9:00 A.M. on Saturday. CAMPING COST: $5 per person to camp ONLY (FREE if working on Saturday). PLEASE CHECK IN AND OUT WITH CAMPMASTER ON DUTY. QUESTIONS? Contact Cynthia Blessum, Camping and Outdoor Program Chair, at blessumcr@pacbell.net or 714.612.1662 Work days may be canceled due to inclement weather – please call for status prior to your scheduled weekend. CLICK HERE for Registration Form | | | 2016 Cub Scout Membership Playbook | | | A great resource for Pack Membership Coordinators 
Learn about your membership support team, local district support, pack coordinator position description, how to conduct a successful sign-up night, run through the checklist for an effective parent orientation and much more! CIEC 2016 Playbook |
| | The BSA National Outdoor Ethics Conference is for YOU! | | | Outdoor Ethics Advocates, Master Educators and Outdoor Ethics supporters,
The BSA National Outdoor Ethics Conference is for YOU.
You understand the importance and are committed to promoting outdoor ethics in scouting, and you are key to getting it fully implemented in your council’s training and programs.
This conference is all about learning and sharing new information and ideas so we can all be even more effective at delivering the BSA outdoor ethics message.
Do yourself and your council a huge favor – Join us at Camp Tracy in October! Bring your OE friends. - You will interact with key people in BSA's Outdoor Ethics, including Dr Jeff Marion, other members of the Outdoor Ethics Task Force, and other Outdoor Ethics Advocates and Master Educators from around the country.
- You will have a hard time deciding which classes to attend with so many to choose from in our technical sessions.
- You will meet Ben Lawhon, Jason Grubb, and Andrew Leary from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and hear about the exciting new programs and resources they are developing.
- Another opportunity - the optional pre-conference classes: Hornaday Adviser, Tread Trainer or Tread Master.
- You will return from the conference with new knowledge, resources and friends, and with renewed enthusiasm.
Check out our diverse program of events and classes (new info added this week) - details and registration at http://OutdoorEthics-BSA.org/OEconference What: 2016 BSA National Outdoor Ethics Conference
When: Thursday evening, Oct 6th through Saturday evening, October 8th
Where: BSA Camp Tracy, Salt Lake City, UT Register Now - We are looking forward to seeing you there! | | | New Lion Pilot Program! | | | Use This Playbook to Help Spread the Word About New Lion Pilot Program 
In our 100-year history, the BSA has served millions of youth members and their families. We’ve instilled the values of character development, leadership, personal fitness, and citizenship into the core of every activity and adventure. This year, in response to a need we witnessed in the Scouting community, we’re launching a new pilot program to bring these core values to a new audience of kids – kindergarten-age boys. The Lion program, launching in 198 local councils this fall, combines the primary Scouting concepts of leadership and character development with age-appropriate and fun activities for boys and their parents to experience as an introduction to the Scouting program. The Lion program offers 12 adventures for youth to enjoy that help them learn respect for their peers, the importance of family, building courage, and sticking to what’s right. We want to help parents build a strong foundation for their kids that complements an introduction to formal education and allows families to take an active role in their child’s development. We look forward to launching this pilot program within your local council this fall, and we’ve developed the attached toolkit to assist you with promoting the Lion pilot within your community. We appreciate your help in reaching a new Scouting audience, and we thank you for your continued service in Scouting. Lion Playbook | | | 2017 National Camping School Schedule Released; 3 Courses Remain in 2016 | | | Outdoor Programs is pleased to present the 2017 National Camping School schedule (2017 National Camping School Brochure.pdf). With your budget planning process currently in full swing, we know it is important to have these dates ahead of time — please pass along to your program team. We will be adding the NRA Rifle and Shotgun dates in the coming months to the BSA Shooting Sports webpage. Councils wishing to do the “Pistol Safety and Marksmanship Program” must be approved and have at least two NRA pistol instructors who have completed the “Pistol Safety and Marksmanship Training Program.” These training courses are being offered in each region this fall and next spring. To find locations and dates being offered, please visit the BSA Shooting Sports webpage. We will be adding dates as they are confirmed, so check back often for most current offerings. The application to be approved to offer the program is on the BSA Shooting Sports webpage. Below are the remaining National Camping School sessions for 2016: October 13-16 at Camp Powhatan, Hiwassee, VA - Climbing Director, Retraining
- COPE & Climbing Program Manager
- COPE Director, Retraining
- COPE and Climbing Conference
November 4-6 at Sea Scout Base Galveston, Galveston, TX - Cub/Webelos Scout Day Camp Administration
Click here for the 2017 National Camping School Brochure | | New | Share & Sell is the NEW Show & Sell | | | 
| | | 2017 Jamboree Update~ Don't Miss YOUR Chance to SIGN-UP! | | | .jpg)
JOIN THE CALIFORNIA INLAND EMPIRE COUNCIL CONTINGENT 2017 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE Bechtel Summit Reserve – West Virginia - July 19-28, 2017 Contingent Pre-Jamboree Tour - July 17-18, 2017 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING TODAY! The Jamboree and Tour Experience - 12 Days
- Hundreds of Adventures
- Experience of a lifetime
- Classic National Scout Jamboree Experience
- Stadium Shows
- Patch Trading
- Adventure Sports
- Aquatic Adventures
- 10 Days of Camping
- The Summit Bechtel Reserve – West Virginia
- Whitewater Rafting, Shooting and Archery Sports
- Climbing, Zip Lines, Repelling, Canoeing, Swimming, BMX, War Canoes
- Special Philadelphia & Washington DC Tour - Traditional Troop
Still need to fill: - 1st Assistant Scoutmaster Position
- Need 2 Scouts for the Varsity Team
- 7 Open Slots for Venture Crew 2
- Adult Leader Advisor for Crew 2
Sign up Today! | | New | Scouting Spirit High @ Cedar Badge | | | The 32 Boy Scouts attending the original Cedar Badge in Mt. Rubidoux District on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 enjoyed a weekend of leadership training, fellowship and patrol spirit. Scouts, who came from throughout the council, participated in sessions covering the BSA’s Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and the Patrol Leader Handbook. They also went cuckoo over songs and games. The course was held in the park at the LDS Church on Blaine Street in Riverside. The next edition of the district's Cedar Badge ILST will be held May 2017. | | | SAVE THE DATE!!! 2017 COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE AND CONFERENCE | | | .jpg)
SAVE THE DATE!!! California Inland Empire Council 2017 College of Commissioner Science and Conference Saturday June 3, 2017. 8:00 PM to 4:00 PM LDS Corona Stake Center, 1510 Taber Street, Corona, CA. The Commissioner Corp of the California Inland Empire Council is pleased to announce our
2017 College of Commissioner Science and Conference. The College is comprised of training
courses meant to enhance the knowledge and capability of our Commissioners and to help them provide
excellence in Unit Service, which helps units deliver the Promise of Scouting to our youth. We are excited to announce that the BSA National Commissioner, Charles Dahlquist will be our
special guest and keynote speaker. Registration will be available in January 2017, so please keep an eye out.
Space may be limited due to the popularity of our special guest. | | New | Friends of Scouting Progress Report | | | | 2016 Friends of Scouting Campaign - September progress report | | | | | | | | | | | | 9/29/2016 | 2016 Goal | 2016 Pledged (Year To Date) | % of Goal | Cash Paid (Year to Date) | # of Donors | Donors Asked | % of Donors Asked | 9/30/2016 Pledged | | 5 Nations | $18,000 | $18,236 | 101.3% | $16,566 | 206 | 101 | 49.0% | $16,272 | | Tahquitz | $157,000 | $150,444 | 95.8% | $138,806 | 1,762 | 909 | 51.6% | $157,948 | | High Desert | $96,000 | $89,006 | 92.7% | $78,963 | 1,014 | 580 | 57.2% | $83,490 | | Mt. Rubidoux | $125,000 | $119,616 | 95.7% | $110,366 | 1,180 | 708 | 60.0% | $114,317 | | 3 Peaks | $31,400 | $28,308 | 90.2% | $26,727 | 546 | 264 | 48.4% | $24,965 | | Grayback | $118,000 | $97,757 | 82.8% | $90,869 | 806 | 470 | 58.3% | $101,540 | | Sunrise | $53,000 | $43,254 | 81.6% | $40,251 | 560 | 251 | 44.8% | $36,549 | | Arrowhead | $55,000 | $43,932 | 79.9% | $40,922 | 784 | 461 | 58.8% | $47,125 | | Temescal | $102,000 | $75,105 | 73.6% | $68,360 | 1,310 | 550 | 42.0% | $67,082 | | Old Baldy | $103,000 | $76,469 | 74.2% | $58,384 | 1,222 | 520 | 42.6% | $79,431 | | | $858,400 | $742,127 | 86.5% | $670,214 | 9,390 | 4,814 | 51.3% | $728,719 | | | | Popcorn 2016 | | | .jpg) | Looking for a strong fundraiser
that ALSO has great prizes for your Scouts?
Its not too late to sell POPCORN! How will it help your Scouts and your Unit? *Cool Prizes to keep them excited to sell.
Scouts just have to sell 1 item to begin earning prizes
*Our Scouts averaged $381 in sales in 2015
*Our Units averaged $7,850 in sales in 2015
*Can easily sell online to friends and families in other cities
*The council has permission to sell in front of any Stater Brothers in
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties from August 27-October 16
*Scouts who sell over $650 will get to attend a pizza party in January
*Scouts who sell $2,500 go to camp for FREE!
*Over 73% stays with your unit and the council. | *Take a look at our leaders guide for all of the great things you can do with Popcorn sales this year!
http://www.bsa-ciec.org/document/popcorn-ciec-leaders-guide/81968 Sign up by September 5th! Go online and fill out your commitment today!!
http://www.bsa-ciec.org/event/popcorn-commitment-registration/1924700 | | Cartoon Corner | | | Thoughts from the Scout Executive: | | 
| | | Positive Quote & Prayer
-------------------------------- 10 Reminders for a Christopher 1. Depend more on God, less on self
2. Share the truth, don't hoard it
3. Be world-minded, not local minded
4. Go among people, don't avoid them
5. Push on, don't stand still
6. Aim to serve, not to be served
7. Be gentle, don't hurt
8. Submit ideas, don't impose them
9. Better to be optimistic than pessimistic
10. Cheer, don't depress ~The Christophers, Founder-Father James Keller (1900-1977) A Song of Brother Sun (also known as the Canticle of the Creatures) This is perhaps the best known of St Francis’ writings, and one of the best loved and most used.
It has a particular resonance today when people are seeking to forge a new relationship with creation.
It was written towards the end of Francis’ life; the first part when he was seriously ill, probably in 1225;
the second part in an attempt to make peace between the Mayor and Bishop of Assisi, who had quarreled,
and the final verse on his deathbed. His birthday is October 4th. Most High, all powerful, good Lord,
yours are the praises, the glory, the honor
and all blessing. To you alone, Most High, do they belong
and no human is worthy to mention your name. Praised be you, my Lord, with all your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
who is the day and through whom you give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor;
and bears a likeness of you, Most High One.
Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars:
in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful. Praised be you, my Lord, through Brother Wind;
and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather,
through which you give sustenance to your creatures. Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Water,
who is very useful and humble and precious and chaste. Praised be you, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
through whom you light the night:
and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. Praised be you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth,
who sustains and governs us
and who produces various fruit
with colored flowers and herbs. Praised be you, my Lord,
through those who give pardon for your love
and bear infirmity and tribulation. Blessed are those who endure in peace:
for by you, Most High, shall they be crowned. Praised be you, my Lord, for our Sister,
Bodily Death,
from whom no one living can escape:
woe to those who die in mortal sin. Blessed are those whom death will find
in your most holy will,
for the second death shall do them no harm. Praise and bless my Lord and give him thanks
and serve him with great humility. Amen | |  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 | |
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