April 11th, 2016

Featured Stories

High Adventure Awards

Scouter Roger Marron to be Recognized at Veteran Charity Event

Arrowhead District Camporee

Spring Break with Troop 646!

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A Scout Executive Salute to our Chartered Organization Representatives

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Venturures Receive Girl Scout Gold Award

Three Venturures from our California Inland Empire Council received the Girl Scout Gold award. Courtney Gaba, Abigail Hartjen, and Emily Lambert. Courtney was also awarded Girl Scout of the Year.

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High Adventure Awards

De Anza Trail

Retrace the footsteps of one of California's earliest explorers. See vistas with little change since De Anza and his party trekked north through what is now Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, almost 250 years ago.

Requirements:

1. Complete one or more backpacks from (a) or (b):
   a. Between the crossing of Coyote Creek north of Borrego Springs to the location of a former corral over a mile north of the top of the climb, north of the Turkey Tracks, camping for the night at the middle willows.  Backpack may be made in either direction.
   b. Make two backpacks on seperate weekends:
   (1) From the first crossing of Coyote Creek north of Borrego Springs to the Middle Willow, Camping for the night at the Middle willow and returning to Borrego Springs.
   (2) From the former corral over a mile north of the climb north of the Turkey Tracks, to the Middle Willows, camping there for the night and returning to the former corral.
2. Chemical fuel stove shave be used. Open fires and fuel gathering are strictly prohibited in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
3. Comply with the General Requirements.

The patches for this High Adventure Award can be purchased at the C.I.E.C. Redlands Scout Shop. Contact us by calling 909-307-3950 or by email: redlandsscoutshop@scouting.org or just stop by the shop at 1230 Indiana Court, Redlands, CA 92374.

2016 C.I.E.C. Venturing Rendezvous

Please find the attached registration flyer for the 2016 CIEC VOA Rendezvous that is scheduled for April 22-24 at Camp Emerson in wonderful Idyllwild, CA. Or CLICK HERE for online Registration

This year's theme is 'Work like a Captain ... Play like a Pirate'. Our Vice President of Program Jonathan Stanley is planning an extraordinary fun and adventurous weekend.

You don't want to miss this grrrreat opportunity to come and meet the CIEC VOA officers and join other Venturers as you 'play like a pirate'.

For further information about the 2016 CIEC VOA Rendezvous, please contact Jonathan Stanley at Obligation3@gamil.com.

Ryan Kleinvachter, CIEC VOA Advisor, tqventuring@gmail.com

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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Scouter Roger Marron to be Recognized at Veteran Charity Event

Roger Marron may be known to many of you: 1930's era Boy Scout, Wood Badge Course Director, Quartermaster Extraordinaire, local Scoutmaster, Pearl Harbor Survivor.

Because of Roger's experience in World War II as one of only a very few Pearl Harbor survivors left to tell their tale, he will be recognized at We Remember: A Night for Veterans, a charity fundraising dinner to be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside.  This event will raise funds on behalf of U.S. VETS, a national 501c3 organization active in the Inland Empire assisting homeless veterans.

Roger's part in the program will be brief, but as the days go by and with the passing of his wife Millie, doing something nice for Roger Marron while we still can seems to me to be a great idea.  Add to that the opportunity to raise funds to assist homeless veterans transition to civilian life, many suffering from PTSD...I think you can see the value in this event.

I realize the price is high at $75 per person, but fully $50 (tax deductible) of that ticket cost goes directly to U.S. VETS.

Can you imagine how Roger would feel being surrounded by his fellow Scouters at such a special occasion?   Wearing your official Scout uniform is of course approved.  Unfortunately, Foxfire regalia doesn't meet the Canyon Crest Country Club attire requirements, but please, those of you who are fellow Foxfire Clansmen, don't let that stand in the way of this great opportunity!

Both Roger and I would consider it a great kindness if you would forward this email to all of your Scouting Associates.

CLICK HERE for more information about how to sign up for the dinner.  If you can't attend, please consider making a donation or providing a sponsorship. 

Mike Terry, AKA Wakanta
Buckskin, Foxfire & Wood Badge Course Director
 

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

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 *

National Trails Day

The CIEC Outdoor Ethics Committee and Cahuilla Lodge Order of the Arrow together are again promoting the 2016 American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day.

June 4, 2016 is American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails. National Trails Day events will take place in every state across the country and will include hikes, biking and horseback rides, paddling trips, birdwatching, geocaching, gear demonstrations, stewardship projects and more. America’s 200,000 miles of trails allow us access to the natural world for recreation, education, exploration, solitude, inspiration, and much more. Trails give us a means to support good physical and mental health; they provide us with a chance to breathe fresh air, get our hearts pumping, and escape from our stresses.

If your unit has a conflict with the first Saturday in June, plan your National Trails Day® event for a day or weekend that works best for you.

For more information or question about CIEC Scouting activities for National Trails Day please contact:

Sherrie Reynolds bsa.sreynolds@gmail.com or Hayden Martois 1stvice@snakepower.org

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Arrowhead District Camporee

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National Leadership Seminar

Cauhilla Lodge members attend the National Leadership Seminar at Forest Lawn Scout Reservation.

The National Leadership Seminar is a weekend training program focusing on Leadership.  It is intended to enhance the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their services to the Boy Scouts of America and the greater community.

Pictured (L-R) Joe Garcia, Region Chief, Christina Quinn, Cynthia Blessum, Carolyn Stanley, Ethan Blackwood, and Toby Capps, Region Chairman.

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Spring Break with Troop 646!

At the end of March, Troop 646 took an extended weekend and camped out at San Clemente State Beach for Spring Break. The weather was perfect for hanging out at the beach and hanging out at the campsites, which over looked the ocean.

The Scouts and Adults had a great time cooking (& eating!) new recipes in the Dutch Oven, like "Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pie"and "Red Beefy Enchiladas". During the day, in between cooking and cleaning, the Scouts participated in a Totin'

Chip class and worked on various Rank Advancement requirements. There was plenty of time to just have fun and hang out at the Beach as well! Camping at the Beach is always a great time and the Troop looks forward to the next outing!

Christy Eimen/ASM

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P.R.A.Y. 4th Quarter 2015 Adult Award Recipients 

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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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"Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihood -- the virtues that made America."

    ~  Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States

A Prayer for Spring: Daffodils

Wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills.
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a boy:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance
The waves beside them danced, but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay
In such a jocund company;
I gazed--and gazed--but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.

    ~  William Wordsworth

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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