April 4th, 2016

Featured Stories

2017 National Scout Jamboree Bound Scouts!

2016 C.I.E.C. Venturing Rendezvous

National Trails Day

2016 Black Canyon Trek

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Attention All Units

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Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award

Kudos to Waudieur “Woodie” Rucker-Hughes and Carl Dameron as our 2016 Whitney M. Young Jr. Service award honorees.

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Service award is to recognize outstanding service by an individual for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds in fulfillment of Dr. Young’s dream of justice and equality for all.

Many cultures working towards one mission, the mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Mr. Waudieur “Woodie” Rucker-Hughes is the Child Welfare and Attendance Manager for the Riverside Unified School District and Mr. Carl Dameron is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dameron Communications.

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2017 National Scout Jamboree Bound Scouts!

Congratulations to the following California Inland Empire Scouts who have been selected to attend the 2017 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia!

There is still room for you! The California Inland Empire Contingent will consist of:

2 Scout 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 Leaders) and One Co-ed Crew of Male and Females (10) (One Male and One Female Adult Leaders), provided at least four Female Venture Scouts choose to attend

Check out all the details at: www.bsa-ciec.org/activities/2017-national-jamboree APPLY TODAY!

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Camp Wiley Early Bird!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye!  Last reminder to get your Camp Wiley Cub Scout Resident Camp reservations in and get the Early Bird discount. The deadline is April 15th and is coming up fast! Rates before the deadline are $195 youth and $125 adults…after deadline prices increase by $20 a person. Camp dates are June 25-28, July 7-10, and July 30-August 2 and every session incorporates the weekend to allow for a more parent friendly schedule. Lots of cool things to look for this year including the return of our Shooting Sports and Swim programs. To sign up or for any questions please contact Sonja Villarreal at Sonja.Villarreal@scouting.org or (909) 793-2463 x 130.  Plan on great food, a beautiful environment and a truly enjoyable program…see you at camp!

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

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March AirFest Airshow 2016

Scouts, do you need Service hours to get to your next rank, are you sitting at home on April 15th weekend? If you are not going to Camporee, this will be a GREAT event for you to do some community service and enjoy the Air Show at the same time.

Please contact Joe Fellin at joe.fellin@gmail.com.

I will need names, date of birth and Drivers License for all Volunteers. March AFB Security Forces will use this information to conduct a brief security check on all volunteers. This is a mandatory requirement for all volunteers.

If you want to attend, please send me an email with all Scouts / Leaders that will attend the event.

All the information is below:

We have been an extended an invitation for community service and great fun.

March ARB is looking for volunteers to help during the March AirFest Airshow 2016.  The dates for the Airshow is April 15-17,  2016.  This is the largest Airshow March ARB has ever hosted.  Expected attendance is over 400, 000 people.

The volunteers are encouraged to camp on base during the Airshow (arrive Friday April 15 , depart late, April 17). Need 150 scout volunteers. Again, campers preferred.

Campers may bring tents, RV (dry camp only).  Designated cooking and food prep area, and BBQs available.Restroom and bathing facilities located at volunteer camp. Bring Golf carts, gators, UTVs, wagons.  All authorized for use by volunteers at the Airshow.

What is expected of volunteers while at the March Airshow ?

1.  Have Fun!!  
2. Stay Hydrated!
3. Be at your assigned job on time and remain at your assignment for the specified time.  
4. Have fun!
5.  Stay alert. If you see something, say something
6. Hand out food and. water to performers, and other volunteers.
7.  Help at the lost and found booth
8. Help with the medical booth
9. Pickup trash, empty garbage cans

Expect to help when and where needed.

Questions? Call Lt Col Ken Goode at 951-294-1266, or kenneth.goode@us.af.mil. You must register with Lt Col Goode, prior to the event.

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

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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'.  Early registration is $35.00 per person before March 31, 2016 and increases to $45.00 after March 311, 2016.  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

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

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.

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 *

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Mt. Rubidoux Trainings

A Troop Meeting for Troop Training
Scout leaders didn't have to give up a valuable Saturday to get trained in Mt. Rubidoux District. In fact, the training went to them. March saw the debut of a new approach to Scoutmaster Position - Specific Training when 13 adults came to host Troop 2's meeting. Trainer John Vineyard, also district committee chair, covered the course over two Monday nights with visual aids and using the troop as a model for troop operations. Reaction from participants was overwhelming positive for this approach. Because many units in the district have troop meetings on Mondays and Tuesdays, it was not inconvenient for them to find time for training. The district will conduct a second round of SM Specific Training before its camporee in April, where Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) will be conducted.  The SM Specific dates are April 11 and 18. For more information  contact John Vineyard at MRDChair@gmail.com

BALOO Goes Indoor & Ourdoors
From the district that gave you training innovations such as Buckskin, Foxfire and Cedar Badge comes a new approach to basic leader training. Mt. Rubidoux District is offering Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) for Cub Scout leaders and adults in two steps: On-line and Hands-on. In the first step classroom work will involve  a downloadable module and later a webinar.  The practical – the fun stuff – will be conducted at the district camporee, April 22-24. This last step of training will last a few hours on Saturday, April 23. BALOO trainer Michael McBride created this neat video that explains the approach: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9MwaBoyQoliQk1UemduYkpENlU/view

Register at http://www.bsa-ciec.org/event/1875007 
Last day to register is end of business April 13. Course fee is $10. Camporee fees apply. For more information contact: Michael McBride at michael@familymcbride.net 
The training is open to the council.

Get Trained at the Camporee
Two fun outdoor leader training courses will be held at the Mt. Rubidoux District camporee at Lake Perris, April 22-24. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) gives Boy Scout leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts and to learn how they might teach them to the youth under their charge. Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) helps leaders enhance the outdoor program for the Webelos Scouts in their den by teaching some basic outdoor skills as well as skills needed to complete many of the Webelos activity badges. Early registration fee $5 ends April 8. Fee then is $10. Registration closes end of business April 15. Camporee fees apply. Register at http://www.bsa-ciec.org/event/1858974 
The training is open to  the council.

Original Cedar Badge Super-Sized
The Original Cedar Badge is bigger and badder than ever before with teams from four districts represented on staff: Mt. Rubidoux, Five Nations, Arrowhead and Temescal. Long a specialty of Mt. Rubidoux, this cluster-course approach will run April 29-30 in Riverside. Cedar Badge: Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops teaches Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. This district-level event is intended to assist those units with limited training resources, or those interested in giving their leaders additional exposure to unit operations, how to plan campouts, campfires, Scout’s Own services, how to lead songs, and make your boy-run program operate more smoothly. All information regarding equipment, registration, forms and camp, and FAQ can be found at https://cedarbadge.wordpress.com

Early bird sign-up fee is $28 if paid by April 8. After that date fee is $40. Registration deadline is end of business day April 22.

Register at http://www.bsa-ciec.org/event/1858994 
The training is open to  the council.

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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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Boy Scouts of America's Report

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, eight Scouts from all over the state of California were selected as delegates to meet in Sacramento to deliver the Boy Scouts of America's Report to the State to Governor Jerry Brown, and other government officials.

Among the eight Scouts, First Class Boy Scout Sean Skiff from Troop 2 in Riverside, Mt. Rubidoux District was selected to represent our Council. He was selected because of his accomplishments within and outside of Scouting, and his enthusiasm for the Scouting program in general. Sean flew to Sacramento and assisted in presenting the Report to the State to Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon, State Treasurer John Chiang and to Tom Torlakson, Superintendent of Public Instruction.

After lunch with Mr. Torlakson, the delegates got a VIP tour of the Capitol building then delivered the Report to the State to Governor Jerry Brown. After completing his official delegate duties, Sean visited with Assemblyman Jose Medina from Riverside, Majority Speaker of the Assembly Ian Calderon, Assemblyman Luis Alejo and Assemblyman Matt Dababneh. Golden Empire Council executives, who hosted the event, said the Report to the State has returned after a 15 year hiatus and will now become an annual event to promote the Scouting movement throughout the state of California.

The Report to the State is similar to the Report to the Nation which has delegates from all over the United States deliver the state of Scouting to the President of the United States each year.

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2016 Black Canyon Trek

Members of crew 2016 from Norco and Crew 377 from Bermuda Dunes attended the annual Black Canyon Trek. On March 26 they launched their canoes and kayaks from Willowbeach, AZ, and headed down the Colorado River for a 5 day adventure.

After only a short distance from launching they were ensconced in the sheer canyon walls of Black Canyon. After only 30 minutes on the water they witnessed a red tail hawk grab a seagull in midair and do a controlled dive while the seagull was complaining about being lunch for the hawk. At camp on that first night they got to see another rare spectacle of nature when a colony of bats flew out like a wisp of smoke from a large cave above their campsite.

Day 2 of the trek was Easter Sunday. The venture scouts were woken up by a surprise visit from the "kayak Easter bunny" who left them a bag of candy next to their sleeping bags. The scouts also proudly practiced their leave no trace skills as they searched through the campsite to pick up Easter eggs that the kayak Easter bunny  saw fit to hide around the canoes, in a kayak, around the campsite, in scout's shoes, etc.

The weather on Sunday was excellent and they were able paddle 9 miles by burning off the sugar from the candy thanks to kayak Easter bunny. Along the way they spent lots of time exploring more caves, winding coves that concealed recesses in the canyon walls for climbing, and swimming in a cove rimmed with towering white boulders.

On the morning of day 3 of the trek the scouts were on the water at 5AM so they could experience paddling the river at night and watch the sunrise while on the water. They enjoyed this so much that they elected to start getting up every morning at 4AM so they could be on the water by 5AM and watch the sunrise.

On day 3 of the trek they watched from the safety of a sheltered Cove as 60 mph winds stirred a tempest of 6 foot waves on the water. The waves were so high that they were rising up 10 feet as they struck the canyon wall on the opposite side from them They also got to experience a sandstorm known as a haboob late in the day when the wind began blowing directly from the west. The next day they surfed 4 foot rolling waves into another Cove to seek shelter from another windstorm.

On the final day of the trek, March 30, they again were on the water at 5AM to watch the final sunrise of their trip. They paddled the final 4 miles to Cottonwood Cove, NV, to the sound of hooting owls, coyotes, and calm water with a gentle wind from the north to help push them along. The stillness of that final morning gave them the opportunity to reflect on their experiences and to put in perspective their shared adventure on the Colorado River through Black Canyon.

When they finally reached Cottonwood Cove the scouts were all smiles, high fives, and refreshed from their time on the river.

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Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America

I want to make you aware of a great opportunity for Scouts, Scouters, Friends of Scouting, etc. to participate in a once in a lifetime event:  Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America – June 11 – August 17, 2018.  A 4,200 mile Cycling Adventure covering 15 states in 65 days from Seattle, WA – Fredericksburg, VA!

Scouts from across the country are invited to help this group raise awareness about the epidemic of childhood obesity plaguing our country.  “A Floating Jamboree of Eagle Scouts serving as “Ambassadors” of the Scouting Program.

What would we like you to do?

• Help locate 1 Scout, Scouter, or Friend of Scouting from the Council that you serve to participate and put them in touch with Bruce M. White at htcdigtree@aol.com.
• Advertise this event by placing this link www.ESCAA2018.org on your council website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, Instagram, Newsletter, and other council media.

You will find the ESCAA 2018 Frequently Asked Questions or you can find more information at www.ESCAA2018.org.

If you or someone on your staff or a volunteer would like more information please have them email Event Coordinator Bruce M. White at htcdigtree@aol.com.

Thank you for any and all help you may provide for this event.

In Service to Scouting, Anthony “Tony” Haines, CEO / Scout Executive Andrew Jackson Council, BSA

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Quote & Prayer
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“Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.”

    ~  Zig Ziglar

With you God, all things are possible in my life!

Help me become the person that you want me to become in every area of my life.

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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