January 4th, 2016

Featured Stories

A Bequest to Further Good Work

Why You Should Attend the 2016 University of Scouting

Local Scout Featured in Boy's Life Magazine

Recently Completed Eagles

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Boy Scout Program Updates for 2016

Hello All,

Welcome to 2016. Here are some resources for your use regarding the change in Boy Scout Advancement Requirements.

2016 Boy Scout Requirements 
2016 Boy Scout Requirements - Parallel Comparison
2016 Boy Scout Requirements: FAQ's
Transitioning to the 2016 Boys Scout Requirements

Matt Flanagan, Council Commissioner

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Jamboree Leaders Wanted!

LEADERS WANTED!

• 2 Scout troops - Troops of 40: 36 youth and 4 adults each – One LDS Troop and One Traditional Troop
• 2 Venturing Crew Patrols – One all Male Crew (8 youth) (Two Male Adult Leader) and One Co-ed Crew of Male and Females (8) (One Female and One Male Adult Leader), provided at least four Female Venture Scouts choose to attend 1

All Jamboree Scoutmasters, First, Second and Third Assistant Scoutmasters must meet the following requirements:

• Must have a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team.
• Scoutmasters and First Assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree, July 19, 2017, be currently serving as a Scoutmaster or Varsity Coach, completed Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach specific training and preferably Wood Badge.
• Second Assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree.
• Third Assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but not yet 21 years of age by the last day of the Jamboree.
• For Second and Third Assistant Scoutmasters, be currently serving in any adult troop or team leadership position, preferably for a minimum of one year, prior to July 19, 2017, and have completed Leader Specific Training.
• Complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the first day of the Jamboree.
• Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
• Participated in the pre-Jamboree training experience.
• Have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical record with the council Jamboree committee before the pre-Jamboree training.
• Submit all registration fees per the council's payment schedule.

Venturing Advisors must meet the following requirements:

• Must have a current BSA membership with a Venturing crew.
• Be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree, July 15, 2013, be actively serving as a crew
• Advisor or Associate Advisor and Completed Venturing Leader Specific training and preferably Wood Badge.
• Complete Youth Protection Training within one year of the first day of the Jamboree.
• Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
• Participated in the pre-Jamboree training experience.
• Have filed a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical record with the council Jamboree committee before the pre-Jamboree training.
• Submit all registration fees per the council's payment schedule.

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 LDS Tour – LDS Troop
• Special Philadelphia & Washington DC Tour - Traditional Troop and Venture Crew

APPLY TO BE A TROOP LEADER OR CREW LEADER TODAY!

For more information, tour highlights and registration material go to: www.bsa-ciec.org/activities/2017-national-jamboree

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Friends of Scouting/Special Events Contribution Statements

Council donors in need of a statement for tax purposes please contact Joanne Higgins at jhiggins@bsamail.org.  Please place the words Contribution Statement in the subject line of your email. In your email please provide your name, unit number and an address so I am sure to pull the correct statement and then I will email your contribution statement to you.

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A Bequest to Further Good Work

Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future resources to continue its mission.

Dave: The work of our favorite charity was important to us and we provided support with current gifts, but wanted to do more. We received their newsletter and noted that we could make a gift from our estate and join the legacy society. We saw a picture of smiling people just like us and we wanted to be part of that group.

Nancy: We met with our lawyer to revise our wills and we each included a provision for a bequest. Our lawyer put language in the will that allows a percentage of our estate to go to our favorite charity. This was easy to arrange and permits us to still use our assets during our lives if we need them.

We told their gift planner about our decision and were excited when we were invited to a special event honoring us. We will continue to make gifts during our lives, but it feels good to know that our support will help in the future. Read More.....

Chartered Organization Representative Training

Thursday, January 21, 2016, 5:00-6:50 PM

At the Jack Dembo Scout Center
1230 Indiana Court, Redlands

DINNER WILL BE SERVED!

As a Chartered Organization Representative, you hold a key position in Scouting!

You represent your organization as a voting member of the BSA local council. Join us for a great training, dinner, and the 2016 Annual Business meeting starting at 7:00 PM.  If you have already completed the training, please come and attend the meeting.

RSVP to Michelle Brown at (909) 793-2463 x 121 or michelle.brown@scouting.org.

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Champ Camp

Come in and Build a Championship Winning Pinewood Derby Car this season with one of our championship winning Pine Wood Derby Kits. Choose the kit and options that are right for you and The Boy Scouts guidelines. Choose from our “Skeleton Skull Weight”, a season supply of our race proven Graphite Lube, Deluxe Axle Polishing Kit,our very best Tungsten Weight Kit, filler putty and the VERY BEST Pinewood Derby Wheels and Axles available at the CALIFORNIA INLAND EMPIRE SCOUT SHOP. Come in and get your car customized. We’ll get you started right away.

When: Jan. 23rd, 2016 from 9:30AM – 3:15PM

Where:  California Inland Empire Scout Shop 1230 Indiana Court, Redlands, CA 92374

Contact:  909-307-3950 or redlandsscoutshop@scouting.org

Ontario Fury Scout Night

Get Rewarded For Attending!

• 1st Place: The unit that buys the most tickets will be upgraded to a suite and get an autographed gift by the players
• 2nd Place: VIP Tour of Citizens Business Bank Arena
• 3rd Place: Walk out with the Players during player intros
• BONUS: Scout who sells the most tickets gets to sit in on the Coach’s Pre-Game Talk

For more information, please contact Liz Aguillon directly. eaguillon@ontariofury.com • (909) 244-5488

C.I.E.C. Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner

Boy Scout Discount to Watch The Harlem Globetrotters

Saturday, February 20th, 2016 @ 2pm
Saturday, February 20th, 2016 @ 7pm

EXCLUSIVE BOY SCOUT DISCOUNT OFFER ~ SAVE UP TO $12 PER TICKET!

Deadline to Order: Thursday, February 18th, 2016. CLICK HERE for Registration Form

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Why You Should Attend the 2016 University of Scouting

At the 2016 University of Scouting on Saturday, February 27, 2016, we are offering 76 courses in 7 unique colleges for participants to choose from. Each of these courses are designed to supplement or add to a leader's pre-existing training to enhance their unit's program. Be sure to check out the California Inland Empire Council sponsored "Degree in Scouting" program from our University for qualifying participants (page 8 of the 2016 Course Catalog).

In addition to the great courses that are being offered, participants will also have the opportunity to meet and share program ideas with like-minded friends of Scouting throughout the area.

Throughout the day, participants can stop by one of the many booths and displays on the University Midway to get ideas and additional program support for their units.

The 2016 University of Scouting is organized as a day packed with a year's worth of fun, program ideas, and information. Be sure to make your reservation today to join us at what promises to be an awesome day of fun, fellowship, and of course food. CLICK HERE to Register Online

Ryan Kleinvachter, CIEC VOA Advisor

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Troop 377 20th Anniversary!

On January 2nd Troop 377 (Bermuda Dunes) celebrated 20 years of Scouting by holding a taco bar luncheon celebration.We had a scout ceremony honoring our 29 Eagle Scouts, four Scoutmasters (3 of which were present – Lloyd Miller, Guy Chabot, and John Ramont - we were missing the Troop’s 1st SM Joe Hernandez), numerous Scouters, our chartering organization; the Coachella Valley Lions Club, and of course, the Scouts themselves.

About 75 current and past Scouts and Scouters, and friends of the Troop were present. We especially appreciate the effort that nine of the Troop’s Eagle Scouts made in being there, most home from college on winter break. In addition, a couple of our past Eagle Scouts were represented by parents with stories of lore. The Scout ceremony was highlighted by a slideshow arranged by Laura Little (Eagle Scout (Kurt) mom) which brought back great memories of some of the hundreds of activities the Troop has participated in over the years. Plans for the 25th celebration were even talked about as the day wrapped up!

Clint Miller, ASM Troop 377

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Encouraging Youth to Pursue STEM Careers

Boy Scouts of America partnered with LATINO Magazine to gather business leaders and area Latino students to encourage entering STEM fields for the publication’s sixth annual Nuestro Futuro Latino Education Conference on November 20 in Washington, D.C.

Companies includinh GM, ExxonMobil, AT&T, Lockheed Martin and others have committed to increasing diversity and helping to bridge the skills gap among Latinos in science, technology, engineering and math through various educational programs that engage students and encourage them to pursue the fast-growing STEM fields.

The conference offered an opportunity for young Latino students to see Latino leaders as role models in the field, to engage with them one-on-one and to hear their success stories first-hand. Students were able to listen to various panelists discuss personal challenges, as well as offer advice on educational opportunities, scholarships, mentoring and many other ways organizations like Scouting support Latino youth. Read More.....

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Local Scout Featured in Boy's Life Magazine

Second Class Scout Sean Skiff from Troop 2 in Riverside is featured in the January 2016 issue of Boy's Life Magazine. He was recognized for his work with Beagle Freedom Project, a non-profit organization that finds homes for former laboratory tested (vivisection) animals, most of which are beagles. He won a ABC Summer of Service grant which awarded BFP with $1000 to aid in future rescues. Sean and his family have also fostered two beagles in their home, both dogs who have already been placed in their forever homes.  He is also publishing a children's book later this year on the subject and will be donating profits to the organization.

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In Memory of Cris Romero

While covering events throughout the community, I'd always come across Mrs. Romero (known to the Coachella Valley simply as Cris) with her homemade hats and a genuine smile that could light up an entire room. No matter what mood you were in, if you saw her face, your heart immediately woke up. Whether it was charity work, fundraisers, church events, ribbon-cutting, I knew Crissy would make an appearance in my pictures. If love makes you rich, then Crissy was a multi-millionaire!

So sad to hear of her passing this morning. On behalf of the entire Coachella Valley and our community, thank you Crissy for all the selfless deeds you did for everyone (typically people you never even knew). Saying you were unique is a massive understatement.

Heaven added an angel this morning ... and I know she's bringing her hats with her! God Bless!

In her memory, don't forget to give a little more, "Love Life" just a little more ... And maybe just give someone a smile.

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Recently Completed Eagles

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Klondike Availability

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Polar Cub Camp Availability

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Camp Wiley Availability

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Camp Emerson Availability

60’s Cartoon Corner

Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Quote & Prayer
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“The most important object in Boy Scout training is to educate, not instruct.”

    ~  Baden-Powell

A Prayer for the New Year

Lord God, we are grateful for the blessings of the year gone by and we thank you for your many gifts to us.  We are filled with hope as this new year begins, and we face with confidence the months to come with all the promises they hold.

Be with us as this year unfolds.  Through your help deepen the measure of peace that is ours.  Bind us more closely to each other and to you through your generous love.

We ask for those who mourn and are in distress, for the crippled, the sick, and the dying, for all who are disillusioned by life, for those who have been broken by war and for nations that are poor and exploited.

Send your Holy Spirit who is light and wisdom to enable us to exile hunger and violence in our world.  We pray for a safe future for our children, for pleasure in our work and patience in adversity, for the comfort and happiness of the elderly.

Grant that through our efforts our world may give you glory and bring forth the promise of your peace to all.  May men and women of all races, nations, and religions sing praise to your name, in newness of heart, now and forever.

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

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