December 26th, 2016

Featured Stories

Direct Charitable IRA Transfers to CIEC

Camp Emerson Summer Camp Deadline 12/30/16

Camp Wiley Cub Scout Camp Deadline 12/30/16

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Merry Christmas from CIEC to YOU!

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along th'unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

And in despair I bowed my head:
"There is no peace on earth," I said,
"For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men."

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."

Till, ringing, singing, on its way,
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime,
Of peace on earth, good will to men!

Help Us Build A Legacy: The 2016 James E. West Endowment Fellowship

A Scout Salute for all the time, talent and treasure you share on behalf of our Scouts! Would you consider joining the James E. West Endowment Fellowship in 2016?

Ralph Waldo Emerson observed that “an institution is the lengthened shadow of one man”  

Today, Scouting is the “lengthened shadow” of the farseeing and dedicated leadership provided by Dr. James E. West.

In 1910, James E. West became the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, and he served in that position for more than three decades. The James E. West Fellowship Award is available for gifts of $1,000 and up in cash or marketable securities to the Council Endowment Fund. The gift must be in addition to and not replace or diminish the donor’s annual Friends of Scouting support. Many individuals and corporations make these gifts either on behalf of someone else, such as in honor of an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recipient, a retirement, a special accomplishment, or anniversary or in memory of a special individual. If an institution is truly “the lengthened shadow of one man,” it is more than fitting that the BSA honor James E. West’s monumental contributions to Scouting in such a significant way.

Please support our California Inland Empire Council!

What a great way to close out the old and ring in a great 2016! You may designate a family member, Scout or Scouter as a Memorial or Tribute as well.

Reply back with your James E. West pledge, mail in your check or DONATE HERE

Join these 2016 Pacesetters: Hayden M., Sandra Cooley., Thomas Donatoni, Richard Signs., Larry Ryan., Boy Scout Troop 2399, John Vineyard, Jared Q.

Merry Christmas!

Holiday Hours

Our Scout Shop located at 1230 Indiana Ct. Redlands, CA will be CLOSED on:

December 24th 
December 26th 
January 2nd, 2017

Volunteer Services @ Jack Dembo Scout Center will be CLOSED on:

Friday, December 23rd
Monday, December 26th 
Monday, January 2nd, 2017

Old Baldy Volunteer Services will be closed on:

Friday, December 23rd

12th Annual Chanukah Festival 

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University of Scouting

Greetings from the 2017 CIEC University of Scouting team,

As we move closer to 2017, we would like to personally invite all of the amazing Scouters of the California Inland Empire Council and surrounding communities to the 2017 CIEC University of Scouting on February 25, 2017 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, CA. 

This year’s University promises to be another amazing event with 83 courses in 8 unique colleges. As part of our continual effort to make improvements at the University, we are pleased to announce that this year’s University will feature courses in the College of Adult Training and we will also be offering the CIEC University of Scouting Degree of Scouting program. 

So, whether you are a seasoned Scouter or a brand new Scouter, the 2017 CIEC University of Scouting has something for you. Make sure you visit the California Inland Empire Council’s website today to view the 2017 General Catalog and send in your registration. The cost per participant is $25.00 per person which includes course fees for classes, a patch, and lunch. Don’t delay on your registration as the cost per participant increases to $30.00 per person after February 5, 2017.

We are looking forward to seeing you in February,

Ryan Kleinvachter
Chair, 2017 CIEC University of Scouting

2016 Fund-A-Need

Boseker Scout Reservation-Home of Camp Emerson, Camp Wiley & Camp Brown

1. Set of 3-Low Flow Showerhead Timers (need 5 sets-15 total) $345/set
2. 50 Gallon-12 Year Energy Star Water Heater (raised $440, $380 away from complete funding) $820
3. Gas Powered Air Compressor for Nail Gun $899

Program Service Needs

5. Blue & Gold Placemats with Camp Advertising $472
6. 1-BSA Complete Outdoor Physical Experience Course Participant for Camp Emerson $520
7. 3 Cub Scout Day Camp School Participants ($305 per participant) $915
8. 50K Join Cub Scouting Recruitment Flyers $1,400
9. 5 Club Scout Day Camp School Participants ($405 per participant) $2,025
10. 1,000 Bungee Rockets for Cub Scout Recruitments $2,237

Capital Improvements 

11. Safety Fence around BB & Rifle Range entrance (Labor & Materials) $2,500
12. Water Meter (raised $3,850-$1,150 away from complete funding) $5,000
13. Replacement of 2 vandalized air conditioners $15,865

Jack Dembo Scout Center Improvements

14. Kitchen Faucet (replacement & labor) $185
15. Electrical Switches & Plugs (replacement & labor) $265
16. Flag Pole Repair $394
17. 2 New Low Flow Toilets for Men's Room (labor included) $526
18. Landscaping- woodchips & labor $812
19. $2,500-Painting of Scout Center

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2017 Insurance Fees

Now is a great time to pay your 2017 Insurance Fees

A note to all those units who participate in the Council’s Accident & Sickness Insurance program……. Now is a great time to pay the low cost of $5.00 per participant.

If your unit has already paid for 2017, you are good to go!

Email Veronica if you have any questions.

Calling All Cub Scouts!

Click here for flyer

For Boy Scouts!

Click here for registration form

Join Us At Camp In 2017!

CLICK HERE for Registration Form

For Cub Scouts!

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Scout Shop Holiday Savings!

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Now Available: Direct Charitable IRA Transfers to the California Inland Empire Council 

Late last year, tax laws were changed to allow qualifying donors to make tax-free IRA rollover gifts to charities, including our local council, without being taxed on the withdrawal. These IRA gifts:

• Must go directly from the IRA to the charity – they cannot go to the donor first;
• The donor must be at least 70 ½ years of age when the request is made
• Total transfers must not exceed $100,000, per year, per donor
• Will count towards the donor’s annual Minimum Required Distribution;
• Must be outright gifts, but may be designated to specific uses or purposes;
• Cannot go into donor advised funds, gift annuities, or charitable trusts
• The donor may not receive any goods or services in return for the gift;
• Must come out of traditional and Roth IRAs – not 401(k)s, 403(b)s or other qualified plans; 
• May be made by both spouses, if both gifts come from different and separate IRAs;  
• May be made at any time during the year.  

Donors do not receive a charitable income tax deduction for these charitable IRA gifts. However, these gifts are particularly beneficial for donors who: 1) do not or cannot use itemized deductions, or 2) are limited or already maxed out on the amount of charitable tax deductions they can currently take. Even if you do itemize, a direct IRA transfer may still save you both Federal and state taxes.

Contact your IRA plan administrator. Ask them to withdraw the requested amount and distribute it directly to the California Inland Empire Council or other charities of your choice. If you have check writing privileges on your account, this may be the fastest way to make your gift directly to Scouting. [Click here for a sample letter to request the funds].

For donors who can’t take advantage of this type of gift, there are other, great opportunities for gifts of stocks, real estate, gift annuities, and other types of gifts. Please talk with your own financial adviser about the impact these gifts may have on your specific tax situation. For questions, feel free to e-mail our Scout Executive Joe or give him a call at 909-793-2463 ext. 120. Thank you for your continuing support of Scouting!  

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2016 Friends of Scouting Campaign

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Camp Use Update

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Prayer and Quote
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Lord, in this holy season of prayer and song and laughter, we praise you for the great wonders you have sent us: for shining star and angel's song, for infant's cry in lowly manger. We praise you for all the glory of the season.

Be with us as we sing the ironies of Christmas, the incomprehensible comprehended, the poetry made hard fact, the helpless Babe who cracks the world asunder. We kneel before you shepherds, innkeepers, wisemen. Help us to rise bigger than we are. Amen.

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“It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags! Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! ‘Maybe Christmas’ he thought, ‘doesn’t come from a store… maybe Christmas perhaps… means a little bit more!”- Dr. Seuss

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 for Monday Memo Archives Click Here