March 21st, 2016

Featured Stories

A Message from Assistant Chief Scout Executive

High Desert Boy Scout Night

Scouting Marching Band

Troop 646's Winter Camping

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2016 C.I.E.C. Annual Meeting

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Attention Woodbadgers & Scouters

Calling all Woodbadgers and Scouters! Does anyone know of a deaf Scouter who might be avoiding attending Woodbadge due to a communication issue? 
The Spring Course this year has a certified American Sign Language interpreter on course! She has kindly offered to interpret, so this is the time to attend! SPREAD THE WORD!

Need more info? Contact Laurie "Rascal" Curtis, Senior Patrol Leader, W4-45-16-1 meekocurtis@msn.com

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2016 Wiley Leader's Guide

Happy Monday Campers! The long awaited 2016 Wiley Leader’s Guide is now here and we want to encourage everyone who is coming to camp this year to take a look.  Also, if you’re thinking about heading to Camp Wiley we hope that the guide will help convince you that we have a terrific program to offer in a beautiful mountain setting.  Come join us as we slay dragons, rescue fair maids and take our place with the Knights of the Round Table…see you at camp!

Mike McCarty, Council Camping Specialist (909) 793-2463 ex 141.

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A Message from Assistant Chief Scout Executive 

I am pleased to announce the selection of Shane Calendine as Western Region director. In this role, Shane will work in partnership with the volunteer and staff leadership of the region, areas, and councils to deliver quality Scouting programs and experiences to an increasing number of young people in the West. Shane will begin this new assignment effective April 16, 2016.

Since 2010, Shane has been successfully serving as the Scout executive of the Las Vegas Area Council, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Shane began his career in the Catalina Council, located in Tucson, Arizona, serving as district executive, senior district director, and assistant Scout executive. He was then selected as director of field service for the Denver Area Council. From there, he was selected as Scout executive of the Nevada Area Council in Reno, Nevada. He served as area director in the Western Region before his promotion to the Las Vegas Area Council.

Shane is a graduate of Murray State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and minors in business administration and youth agency administration.

He is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. Shane served in volunteer roles as Cubmaster and advancement chair for his two sons’ pack and troop, and he volunteers with his wife to assist with her Girl Scout troop. He and his wife, Kendra, have three children: Life Scout Quinn (16), Girl Scout Cadette Hayden (12), and Bear Cub Scout Colt (8).

Please join me in sharing with Shane congratulations and best wishes.

Donald R. McChesney, Assistant Chief Scout Executive, National Director of Field Services

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2016 Camp Card Campaign!

Camp Cards are a discount card for vendors’ products or services.
They are specific to your city with the discounts listed on each card.
Each unit can order cards for any city so if family/friends live in another town, you can sell them a card for their location.
This is the quickest and easiest way to raise funds for your Scouts’ needs.

Each card sells for $10.00.
The unit gets $ 4.50 from each sale with the balance going to the producer of the cards and to council.
That means if a Scout sells 20 cards, $90 stays with the unit.
These cards are annual discounts and are good for the whole year.

These cards can be ordered/requested starting NOW. Anticipate the number of cards wanted and place your order.

A $50 deposit is required at time of order and will be applied against your total order.  All money is to be turned in by May 31st. Unsold cards are to be returned at this time though the unit may purchase the cards and continue to sell during the year. More Info CLICK HERE

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:  Apr. 9,  May 14,  Jun. 11,  Jul. 9,  Aug. 13,  Sep. 10,  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

Get Ready for Camp Day

This is Camp Confidence. Blast Through Your Check lists and Save!

Summer Campers: Get the gear and know-how you need on Saturday, April 23 or April 30, from 10 am till 2 pm when you join us for our annual GET READY FOR CAMP DAY at your Old Baldy Scout Shop!

NOTE: Redlands Scout Shop will only be having this event on April 30th.

We’re proud to host this great gear-up opportunity, so we’ve included a special 25% OFF REGULAR-PRICED CAMPING GEAR** available exclusively during this in-store event. Plus, pick up some awesome how-to tips while you’re here, including: Fitting a Backpack, Packing for Camp, Hiking Preparation, Walking Stick Craft and Mug Branding.

**25% savings offer is only available for retail purchases on camp gear made in participating Scout Shops during the day of the event. Excludes Wall Tents and Gift Cards. Does not apply to unit purchases, phone orders, or wholesale orders. Not valid on previous purchases or orders; may not be combined with any other offer or discount. Selection varies by location. Discount is applied at time of purchase. Savings do not apply to shipping, handling, or taxes.

Contact Old Baldy Scout Shop @ 909-625-4534 Ext. 1
Contact Redlands Scout Shop @ 909-307-3950

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High Desert Boy Scout Night

Friday May 6th, 2016 - Re-Game Parade starts at 6:00pm, gates will open at 5:30pm

HD Mavericks vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

$12 overnight scouts and registered adults. Registration deadline is April 22nd, 2016. More Info and Registration Form CLICK HERE or call Eric Smith to place an order 760-983-4558 esmith@HDMAVS.com

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Boseker Scout Reservation Camp Emerson Council Wide Work Weekend

Hello Folks,

I’ve got a few things for you today.

First, take a look at the flyer for the 2nd annual Boseker Scout Reservation Camp Emerson Council Wide Work Weekend.  Or BSRCECWWW… ok, let’s just call it the annual Camp Work Weekend.  Less words and all.

The Cahuilla Lodge, many of you are members, is sponsoring this work weekend up at Camp Emerson.  This is Memorial Day weekend.  The goal is to get as many Arrowmen (and Arrowchicks) up to camp as possible on that weekend, whether it be for the day on Saturday or for the entire weekend to camp.  There’s plenty to do up at Emerson to get it ready for the Summer Camping Season, and the more hands the lighter the workload for everyone.  Please distribute this information to your vast network of spies…er I mean Commissioners and get the word out.

May 28 – 30, 2016 CLICK HERE for Registration Form

Matt Flanagan, Council Commissioner

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2nd Annual "Touch-A-Truck" Event!

Rotary Club of Redlands and Others Bring

The 2nd Annual Redlands “Touch-A-Truck” Event!

Saturday, June 11, 2016, 9 AM to 2 PM at Ted Runner Stadium Parking Lot, University of Redlands

Get “up close and personal” with trucks and other vehicles of all kinds at this family-friendly, educational, and fun activity: Emergency Vehicles, Construction Trucks Service Vehicles, Utility Trucks Military Vehicles, Farm Equipment and MORE!

Talk with the men and women who operate the machines! Blow the horns and light the lights! Try on the uniforms and use the tools! Opportunity drawings all day!

Admission: $5.00 per person age 3 and older. $20.00 “Family Fun Pack” for up to six family members.

Active duty military families up to 6 persons free with ID or in uniform. Tickets available at the gate or around town.

CLICK HERE for more Info,  CLICK HERE for Vehicle Committment Form

2016 Boy Scouts of America 8th 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, June 13, 2016,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, Big Western Style BBQ Lunch, Contest, Prizes and more.

Individual Player $150, 18 Holes of Country Club Golf, Continental Breakfast, Big Western 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

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Scouting Marching Band

Attention Scouts and Scouters;

Temescal District is organizing its 7th annual Scouting Marching Band. If you can read sheet music for you instrument, and have at least one complete school 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.

Adults, Eagles, Gold Award Girls and Scouters, if you’ve worked with bands, or play or played in the past and would like to help the band please contact the Band Coordinator.

Find us on Facebook at: Scouting Marching Band.

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

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Troop 646's Winter Camping

In January, Troop 646 camped out at Castaic Lake. The Scouts practiced their Scout Skills, using knots and lashings to complete their "Useful Camp Gadgets" for Rank Advancement.

Most of the Scouts went fishing and for some of the Scouts, it was their first time doing so. As usual, the food was a big hit and the Scouts cooked "Beef Stroganoff" & "Chicken Pot Pie", while the Adult Patrol made "Chicken Tortilla Pie" in the Dutch Ovens. The weather was great until Sunday morning, it started to rain pretty hard. We packed up and headed for the Golden Arches, since it would have been too difficult to cook and clean in the weather. The Scouts enjoyed their breakfast and we got to dry out a bit before the ride home!

February's camping trip took us to Lake Perris for a "Bike N' Camp" Outing. The weather was perfect on this outing, which everyone was very happy about!  Saturday morning after breakfast, the Troop took a 7 1/2 mile Bike Ride in and around Lake Perris. We were supposed to go around the Lake, but it was closed, due to construction on the Dam. So, we went with "Plan B" and just rode as far as we could, then rode back to the other side, took a lunch break and rode back to camp. We were only missing about 2 1/2 miles from our original plan. The Scouts did work on some Rank as well and as for the food this time, again, it was great! The Scouts BBQ'd Hamburgers for dinner over the open fire. On Sunday, the Scouts took some time cleaning their Patrol Boxes since they got a bit dirty from the January campout.

The Troop is looking forward to our next campout over Spring Break, which will be at San Clemente State Beach!

Christy Eimen, Assistant Scoutmaster

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James E. West Recipients

CLICK HERE for the James E. West Application

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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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"I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through - then follow through."

   ~  Eddie Rickenbacker (1890 - 1973) American Aviator & Business Executive

“God, thank you for Spring and for the hope of warmer, longer, brighter days.

Thank you for the coming of growth and life and birth. Thank you that things are coming awake in the world.

Now we ask that you would bring into reality all that belongs in this season.

Your word says that we will have provision, and hope, and joy, and health, and loving relationships here and now in this life.

Now we ask that what belongs in this season would become actual in our practical lives.

We hope in you and in your promises. We hope in your gift of Spring.”  
 

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