March 28, 2016

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Foxfire Graduation Surpasses 90%

Scouts Day at American Museum Of Ceramic Art

National Youth Leadership Training NYLT

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Mt. Rubidoux Easter Sunday Sunrise Service

Worshipers sit under the cross during Mt. Rubidoux's annual sunrise Easter service on Sunday, Mar. 27, 2016.

David Bauman, Staff Photographer  View More Pictures

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Letter From a New Eagle Mom!

Our son was recently interviewed for his Eagle. My husband and I wanted to thank the men who sat on the board for their time and energy they put into Scouting. We are truly thankful for them and the attention they give to helping boys, including our son.

The night of my son's review, we were anxious yet hopeful, we had no idea what to expect. The men on the board made our whole experience memorable. Of course we are happy that he passed, but we aren't just talking about that night. I need to go back a bit in order for you to understand....

When our son was 3 he was diagnosed with Epilepsy. We were told very specifically that he would never have conversational speech, probably never be potty trained and would always live with us. We were devastated to say the least. He was put on medication and went through intensive therapy for over 12 years. It was always one step forward, two steps back. Even as I write this, my heart still feels that pain, but when I look at the young man he has become, my tears are pure joy.

Because of his therapy and his diagnosis, he was really far behind in school and socialization. He struggled all through elementary and was not a very happy boy. We tried putting him in sports, but he could not seem to keep up physically or socially. We began looking for something different for him. We had no personal experience with Scouting, but a friend told us we should try Scouting. We first took Ben when he was 11 and just getting ready to start middle school. We were desperate for him to find some friends and hang out with other boys. We prayed this would work.

It wasn’t easy. My son had a lot to learn socially, but he didn’t give up.  He kept going. He went on some camp outs and realized he loved being outdoors. He shared his interests about rocks and cooking with the other boys and they listened. Scouting became his world. He went to every camp out and camp there was. He also joined middle school basketball and stuck with it. (Something I attribute to Scouting). Long story short...

When these men interviewed that smiling young man, they were truly looking at a miracle. From a bleak prognosis to: He is an Eagle Scout, he is on his high school basketball team, he has friends, he loves school, he is positive and helpful to others and he NEVER gives up! Scouting gave him the skills and the confidence I could not.

I am so loyal to Scouting and send boys there constantly. My other sons are participating in it. I love this program. Yes, it helped my son more than I can say, but that’s not the only reason. I see how it affects all boys that participate and stick with it.  In a world where boys are expected to sit still and listen, to be quiet and to just do what they are told, here is a program that knows what boys need. Boys need to jump, climb, take apart, put back together, break, fix, care for something, love something and feel a purpose in order to become men. Scouting does this.

I have four sons. I want to raise physically and mentally strong men that are loyal and loving and can take care of their families and contribute to their communities. I am blessed to have Scouting to help me with that tough job! Your work has amazing consequences. Keep it up! There are a lot of little boys out there. Thank you.

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Vintage Scout Photo - Scouts at Post Office

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Congratulations Cahuilla Arrowmen! 

2015 was an incredible year filled with Order of the Arrow Centennial events and an awesome 100th Anniversary NOAC. Even with all of this going on our Arrowmen did not lose focus on what had to be done at home, and that focus resulted in Cahuilla Lodge being awarded the National Service Award and the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award. Cahuilla Arrowmen averaged 68.6 hours of service per Arrowmen – AWESOME!! Although the number of total registered Boy Scouts decreased by 176 scouts in 2015, there was an increase of 157 scouts in long-term campers, a camping trend we hope to see continue as we continue our camping promotion campaign in 2016. I want to personally congratulate Cahuilla Lodge LEC under the leadership of 2015 Chief Sean Sedey, Staff Advisers Paul Reyes and Tracy Youden, and our Supreme Chief of the Fire, Joseph Daniszweski.

In addition to these, Cahuilla Lodge also received the 2015 Innovation Award for our work with the CIEC Conservation Committee and Outdoor Ethics. This was a collaborative undertaking and I want to congratulate Paula Booth, Sherri Reynolds and our own 2015 1st Vice Chief Hayden Martois for their innovative thinking, teamwork and resulting achievements in making National Trails Day a council-wide event. Thank you also to all the units, chapters and districts that participated! I hope to see this become an annual event.

Let’s continue the tradition of Cahuilla Spirit and Cheerful Service and help even more scouts participate in long-term camping in 2016.

Congratulations Cahuilla, Cynthia Blessum, 2016 Cahuilla Lodge Adviser to the Chief.

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Foxfire Graduation Surpasses 90%

Riverside Community Church was the site of the 2015 Foxfire Advanced Youth Leadership Training Course Graduation Ceremony, which was held on Saturday, March 5th. Nearly 100 graduates, friends, guests, and faculty joined to recognize the young men and women who completed the practical portion of the course.

Foxfire, much like Wood Badge, has two parts; and 8 day outdoor experience at Camp Emerson; and a period where their “ticket” is worked until completion. This ticket is a contract that is written by all who attend Foxfire, faculty and participants alike. Each individual writes a series of goals that they wish to accomplish by using the leadership skills and processes learned at N.Y.L.T. and refined at Foxfire. Most participants succeed, some don’t. This year, due to the excellence of the youth faculty and the support of the experienced adults, the Class of 2015 posted a completion rate of 93%! Congratulations to all.

Foxfire 2016 will be celebrating 30 years of service to C.I.E.C., training youth leaders who have gone on to become excellent citizens and representatives of Scouting. The 2016 Foxfire Faculty has been preparing for several months to get ready for this year’s program, and it will be a great one. Newer program elements are being incorporated to make this course even better than before. It will be more fun thanit has been in the past, and more challenging. CLICK HERE to read more about Foxfire and to register online. If you have already completed N.Y.L.T., you may be able to join us this June. The Council Office is still accepting applications. A $ 50.00 deposit can hold your space. The 30th Anniversary Foxfire Faculty is looking forward to welcoming you “On the Hill”.

For more information contact Course Director Dave Graham www.scouter604@msn.com or call (951) 830-5500.

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

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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Scouts Day at American Museum Of Ceramic Art

"Join us for AMOCA’s Scouts Day. Docents will take your group on a tour of the museum’s current exhibitions and ceramic studio. They will learn how clay is made, stored and recycled. They will also learn how wedging improves the clay, how artwork is stored during the creative process and how the artwork is fired.

Scouts will discover different firing methods available at AMOCA. Scouts will see the insides of the kilns, learn how kilns work, and see one in action! Scouts can also learn what glazes are made from and discuss major glazing techniques such as dipping, pouring, spraying, painting and sponging.

Scouts will also enjoy getting dirty in the AMOCA Ceramics Studio. We offer the opportunity to work in clay. Your scout will be able to create their very own hand-built pot or sculpture based on their troop level.

At the end of the workshop, scouts will be eligible to receive their pottery merit badge."

The workshops we have schedule for this year are on May 14th, September 17th, and December 3rd.

Please refer to the website at http://www.amoca.org/scout-workshops/ for more information.

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2016 Boy Scout Night

Inland Empire 66ers vs. Modesto Nuts

Friday, May 20th, 2016 - Game starts at 7:05pm

Pregame Scout Parade begins at 6:30pm. Camp out on the field after the game! Join us for a special night dedicated to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts, their family and friends. * promotions subject to change*

SPECIAL CAMPER TICKET PACKAGE INCLUDES:

- Reserved seat for the game - Pregame Scout Parade - Voucher for a hot dog and soda
- Ice cream snack during movie - Movie on video board - Overnight campout on the field
- Light breakfast Saturday morning - Official 66ers Scout Patch

Final Ticket orders due Friday, May 13th, 2016. CLICK HERE for Order Form

*Portion of each ticket sale goes back to the Boy Scouts of America- California Inland Empire Council *

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

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

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National Youth Leadership Training NYLT

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Boy Scouts and Venturers who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

This year the CIEC is offering two courses at Camp Emerson; Week 1 will be held June 13-18, Week 2 will be held August 1-6, 2016. The fee is $295 if registered before May 7th for week 1 or June 17th for Week 2, this covers course materials, food and camp fees. Please share this information with the leaders and youth in your units.  We are looking for our future leaders in every District of this great Council. Check out the course’s website at www.NYLT-CIEC.com for the latest information and downloadable forms and applications. CLICK HERE to Register Online

Eric Herchenroeder, NYLT Course Director Week 2

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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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"Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world."   

    ~  George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish Playwright

Gather gladness from the skies;
Take a lesson from the ground;
Flowers do ope their heavenward eyes
And a Spring-time joy have found;
Earth throws Winter’s robes away,
Decks herself for Easter Day.

Beauty now for ashes wear,
Perfumes for the garb of woe,
Chaplets for disheveled hair,
Dances for sad footsteps slow;
Open wide your hearts that they
Let in joy this Easter Day.

    ~  Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J.

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