September 19th, 2016

Featured Stories

Eerie Emerson 2016

Congratulations Recent Eagles!

2016 Cub Scout Membership Playbook

Spurs & Stars

Welcome New Units!

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2016 CIEC Philmont Training Center Team

From left to right: Matt Flanagan-Council Commissioner, Three Peaks District Training Chair-Desere Phoenix-Patterson, Jim Prior-Vice President of Membership, Sheila Armstrong-Treasurer, Tahquitz Unit Commissioner Brent Ferguson, Mount Rubidoux District Chair-John Vineyard, Mount Rubidoux Cubmaster Pack 703-Brendan Arias, Joe Daniszewski-Scout Executive/CEO

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How can YOU get a Soaring Eagle shirt?

By making a Friends of Scouting pledge of $1,500 or more, this Soaring Eagle shirt can be YOURS along with a campership
certificate! Show your support with our 2016 CIEC Soaring Eagle shirt. 

Join the 2016 Friends of Scouting Campaign now!

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Explorers at the Jamboree? Yes, Explorers at the Jamboree!

Based on the success from the Exploring Summerfest during the summer of 2016, we know Explorers are interested in experiencing the history, adventure, and excitement of the jamboree. As a result, this national celebration of youth — which will run from July 19–28, 2017 — now includes Explorers. We are excited to offer youth and adult participants in Exploring programs three different options for attending the Jamboree in 2017:

Option 1: Attend as a Participant

This is an amazing opportunity for Explorers to experience this national celebration at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Explorers will have access to all events and programs, take in the sights, and experience the fun and exciting high-adventure challenge courses that the Summit is known for. The cost to attend is $975 per youth and adult. (Individuals may attend with other groups.)

Option 2: Attend as Staff

If you attend the jamboree as a staff member you can choose one of several service areas to support the national jamboree: Health, Food Service, Traffic & Parking Control, and Maintenance. During down time you can still participate in the scheduled programs and events, and experience the high-adventure activities of the Summit. The cost to attend is $850, and you must be 21 years of age.

Option 3: The Best of Both Worlds, for Half the Price

If you elect to attend the jamboree as a participant AND staff, your cost will be cut in half. You will be required to work half the event as a registered staff volunteer and as a participant for the remaining half of the jamboree. This is a great opportunity for Explorers to experience the jamboree, while saving on cost. The total cost to youth and adult Explorers for this option is $480. Youth must attend with adult leaders. (Please note: Every option includes meals, shelter and all necessary accommodations.)

Find Out More

Limited camperships (scholarships) are available for youth participants to assist in the cost of attending the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. To apply for a campership, parents/guardians of youth should fill out the Campership Application for their youth participant found on the website. To register, visit the 2017 National Jamboree website.

To find out more about the 2017 National Jamboree, consult Joe Daniszewski at (909) 793-2463 x120 or joseph.daniszewski@scouting.org; or call (972) 580-2489. You can also email jamboree.staff@scouting.org with specific questions.

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Boy Scout Fire Safety Merit Badge Class

On Sunday, September 11th, Crown Lexus Service Consultant, and ScoutMaster, Tom Ryan, hosted 140 local Boy Scouts in a Fire Safety Merit Badge class. With assistance from John Sitar, of the Ontario Fire Dept as well as Kevin O’Connell from the Los Angeles Fire Dept, the Scouts learned how to handle emergencies, locating and using fire exits in buildings, how to handle fire hoses and extinguishers, as well as handling fire safely. Scouts came from as far away as Fresno to attend the class.

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Two of Scouting's Biggest Events, JOTA & JOTI are Just Around the Corner

Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) and Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) is coming up soon! Did you already add JOTA and JOTI to your unit, district, and/or council calendars? If not, don’t forget to mark Oct. 14–16, 2016 as JOTA and JOTI weekend!

Other than an opportunity to meet Scouts from around the world, complete requirements in Cub Scouts, and complete part of the requirements for the International Spirit Award, JOTA and JOTI is another great way to tie in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! JOTA introduces Scouts to the fun, technology, and magic of amateur radio, while you can prepare your Scouts for safe Internet use by incorporating the BSA's training tool, Cyber Chip, before they participate in JOTI.

Does your unit or council want to participate in JOTA, but does not have access to an amateur radio station? Icom America and the BSA have a sponsorship agreement that began in 2012 and now extends through 2018. One aspect of that agreement is that Icom America will provide up to 10 complete amateur radio stations for use by local councils. Stations can be requested for long-term development loan stations and for event loan stations. You can find the details, application, and loan agreement here.

Be sure to visit JOTA’s webpage, www.scouting.org/jota, and JOTI’s webpage, www.scouting.org/joti, for how to participate, download participation certificates, where to order this year’s patches, and MUCH MORE! We hope you have lots of fun and success during these exciting events!

Eerie Emerson 2016

A Gaggle of Ghouls, Goblins, Zombies, and Terrors that go BUMP in the Night have taken over Camp Emerson!

Eerie Emerson is just around the corner! Troops 210 & 2011 are hosting this overnight family camping experience that provides good wholesome fun.

Campers and Families who want to get outdoors this fall will enjoy Carnival Games, Crafts, Campsite Decorating, Costume Contests, and of course TRICK OR TREATING! 

This year’s theme is "Zombie Pirate Island" so be prepared to ward off the walking dead. Dinner and Breakfast is included with the cost of this overnight. Pick a weekend and sign up your Pack or Troop Today. Oct. Oct 15-16, or Oct 22-23.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL TOMORROW 9/20!! PLEASE CALL INTO THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY.

See flyer for more details.

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2016 Cub Scout Membership Playbook

A great resource for Pack Membership Coordinators  

Learn about your membership support team, local district support, pack coordinator position description, how to conduct a successful sign-up night, run through the checklist for an effective parent orientation and much more!

CIEC 2016 Playbook

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New Lion Pilot Program!

Use This Playbook to Help Spread the Word About New Lion Pilot Program

In our 100-year history, the BSA has served millions of youth members and their families. We’ve instilled the values of character development, leadership, personal fitness, and citizenship into the core of every activity and adventure. This year, in response to a need we witnessed in the Scouting community, we’re launching a new pilot program to bring these core values to a new audience of kids – kindergarten-age boys.

The Lion program, launching in 198 local councils this fall, combines the primary Scouting concepts of leadership and character development with age-appropriate and fun activities for boys and their parents to experience as an introduction to the Scouting program. The Lion program offers 12 adventures for youth to enjoy that help them learn respect for their peers, the importance of family, building courage, and sticking to what’s right. We want to help parents build a strong foundation for their kids that complements an introduction to formal education and allows families to take an active role in their child’s development.

We look forward to launching this pilot program within your local council this fall, and we’ve developed the attached toolkit to assist you with promoting the Lion pilot within your community. We appreciate your help in reaching a new Scouting audience, and we thank you for your continued service in Scouting.

Lion Playbook

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2016 HAT Canoeing

Canoeing Lake Perris Training: Saturday 10/29 or Sunday 10/30
Canoeing Basics gets you ready for everything from an afternoon on a lake to a week on the Colorado River!

• This course developed by leaders of the 1999 Northern Tier expedition to Canada.
• Review First Aid
• Learn the details of Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat. Practice with the safety equipment.
• Learn canoe handling, paddling ...
• ... and camping next to waterways.
• Learn safety AND fun.
• Practice handling the "emergencies" - swamped canoe rescues.
• Complete the requirements for the Canoeing Merit Badge.
• This course available to adults and Venturing-age youth (14+).
• This course is led by American Canoe Association Instructors and Paddle Craft Safety trained staff.

This course along with Paddle Craft Safety is strongly recommended for Canoeing Merit Badge Counselors!

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2016 Hat Paddle Craft Safety

Paddle Craft Safety: October 18th & October 25th or October 29th & 30th
Float trips are popular Boy Scout and Venturing activities. Safety Afloat awareness training provides guidelines for safe float trips and is required of unit leaders, but does not provide the skill training mandated by those guidelines. BSA Aquatics Supervision: Paddle Craft Safety expands Safety Afloat training to include skills, as well as knowledge, to prepare a unit leader to confidently supervise canoeing or kayaking excursions on flat water. It is open to any registered Scout or Scouter who is age 16 or older. The training must be conducted by a council-approved instructor, takes roughly eight hours, and is valid for three years. Paddle Craft Merit badge counselors must attend.

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Camp Emerson 100th Anniversary Committee at Adventure Weekend

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Troop 646's First Eagle Court of Honor

In June, Troop 646 had the pleasure of hosting their first Eagle Court of Honor. It was a very special ceremony for Blake P. and his family, a day that they will always remember. There were about 75 family members and friends in attendance for this young mans accomplishment. After the ceremony, family and friends gathered for food and fellowship. The Taco Man was serving up some great food, followed by delicious cupcakes that Blake's Mom, Lisa made. It was a wonderful day, full of great memories! Congratulations to Blake!

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Rancho Cucamonga Relay for Life

Good-Bye Summer (It's been a busy one....)!

Although the 24 Hour Rancho Cucamonga Relay for Life was held on June 4th and 5th at the Ontario Soccer Complex, the end of the Relay "Season" was officially August 31st.  The event was a huge success, raising almost $92,000 in all for the Cancer Patients of Rancho Cucamonga. The team that Troops 646 and 634 helped out with was "Lori's Crew" and our Team raised almost $9,000! There were 26 Scouts and Siblings and  20 Scouters and Adults that volunteered 394 hours of time to make this Relay for Life such a success.  Everyone pitched in by walking laps, working the Cardenas booth, filling the Luminara bags and placing them around the track, participating in the games such as the Hungry Hungry Hippo, the Hula Hoop Game, and more! It was truly a great event with lots of camaraderie between the two Troops and all of the Families and Friends that participated!  Both Troops are looking forward to working together again at next years event, which will be held on June 10th and 11th!

Spurs & Stars

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Welcome New Units!

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Operation On-Target 2016

Operation On-Target” is an annual (since 1981) Varsity Scout event on the 3rd Saturday in July and September. Teams ascend mountain peaks, flash teams on other peaks with signal mirrors and coordinate via ham radio. The goal – to flash as many teams as possible. Despite some haze, peaks were visible at more than 80 miles this Saturday. Team & Crew 106 took Keller Peak, Team & Crew 6, Mt. Baden-Powell, and Crew 377, Soledad near San Diego. They were joined by GLAC troop 946 at Keller Peak, Las Vegas unit 909 at Potosi Mtn, NV, and adult volunteers at Ranger Peak and Mt. Wilson. The Keller Peak and Baden-Powell units each succeeded in signaling two different peaks, including each other. The units that took part were rewarded for their efforts by hiking in our local mountains and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. The next Operation “On –Target” is July 15, 2017. There will be On-Target classes next spring, and there is self-study material at the Operation On-Target website: http://www.bsaontarget.org/
 

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Congratulations Recent Eagles!

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Quote & Prayer
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A Mellower Season
"Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits"

~Samuel Butler

We Remember

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
we remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
we remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live,
for they are now a part of us, as
we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
we remember them. 
In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring,
we remember them. 
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer,
we remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
we remember them.

~Rabbi's Manual~

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