| | | |  |  | | October 30th, 2017 | | New | 2018 Nominating Committee & Council Annual Business Meeting | | | Our 2018 nominating committee consists of: Stan Morrison-Chair, Jim Prior-Co-Chair, President Michael Strong, Pat Singer, Paul Foster, Lou Monville, III., Scott "Mac" McLeod and Joe Daniszewski Any recommendations for prospective Executive Board Members should be forwarded to: California Inland Empire Council- Nominating Committee
Attn: Nominating Committee, Daniela Silva
PO Box 8910
Redlands, CA 92375-2110 Or Email: Daniela.silva@scouting.org Suggested nominees from registered local council Scouters are considered if they are received in writing no less than 30 days prior to the Annual Business Meeting-December 19th, 2017. Those who offer names to the nominating committee should supply some background information but should not have secured the permission of the person to be nominated and to serve if elected. The Annual Meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 18th, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Jack Dembo Scout Center-1230 Indiana Ct. Redlands, CA 92375 | | New | Retirement/Farewell | | | 
You are cordially invited to a casual farewell reception
For our Scout Executive/CEO Joe Daniszewski’s retirement Wednesday-November 29th 2017 (before the CCM) 5:30-7:00pm At our Jack Dembo Scout Center conference room. Please join us for light refreshments and appetizers. RSVP by Monday-November 27th to Daniela.silva@scouting.org. | | New | Arrowhead DCD's | | | 
| | New | Tomahawk Throwing, Jousting, Bring Adventure to Scouting Weekend in Devore | | | 
Nearly 1,800 boy scouts, leaders and family converged on Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore for their annual Adventure Weekend last month. California Inland Empire Council – Boy Scouts of America, which serves Riverside and San Bernardino counties, conducts the event in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Rodeo at the park. Activities included a BB gun and archery range, tomahawk throw, wrist rockets, mountain biking in the hills, panning for gold, playing on an inflatable climbing tower, slide and jousting, a dunk tank, and the Saturday morning assembly was jumpstarted by the landing of a San Bernardino Sheriff’s helicopter.  
Troop 2 of Riverside handled naval operations at the lake, launching waves of canoes throughout the day after a safety briefing. Kevin Neuer, 20, an assistant Scoutmaster for the troop, helped launch the canoes. He has attended Adventure Weekend as a youth. “I’m having as much fun as a kid,” he said, standing barefoot in the marshy shore. “That’s what Scouting is all about. The fun never stops.” The event was held Sept. 22 and 23.   
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| New | BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle | | | 
The Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout. The historic decision comes after years of receiving requests from families and girls, the organization evaluated the results of numerous research efforts, gaining input from current members and leaders, as well as parents and girls who’ve never been involved in Scouting – to understand how to offer families an important additional choice in meeting the character development needs of all their children. “This decision is true to the BSA’s mission and core values outlined in the Scout Oath and Law. The values of Scouting – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, kind, brave and reverent, for example – are important for both young men and women,” said Michael Surbaugh, the BSA’s Chief Scout Executive. “We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children. We strive to bring what our organization does best – developing character and leadership for young people – to as many families and youth as possible as we help shape the next generation of leaders.” Families today are busier and more diverse than ever. Most are dual-earners and there are more single-parent households than ever before [1], making convenient programs that serve the whole family more appealing. Additionally, many groups currently underserved by Scouting, including the Hispanic and Asian communities, prefer to participate in activities as a family. Recent surveys [2] of parents not involved with Scouting showed high interest in getting their daughters signed up for programs like Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, with 90 percent expressing interest in a program like Cub Scouts and 87 percent expressing interest in a program like Boy Scouts. Education experts also evaluated the curriculum and content and confirmed relevancy of the program for young women. “The BSA’s record of producing leaders with high character and integrity is amazing” said Randall Stephenson, BSA’s national board chairman. “I’ve seen nothing that develops leadership skills and discipline like this organization. It is time to make these outstanding leadership development programs available to girls.” Starting in 2018, families can choose to sign up their sons and daughters for Cub Scouts. Existing packs may choose to establish a new girl pack, establish a pack that consists of girl dens and boy dens or remain an all-boy pack. Cub Scout dens will be single-gender — all boys or all girls. Using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts program, the organization will also deliver a program for older girls, which will be announced in 2018 and projected to be available in 2019, that will enable them to earn the Eagle Scout rank. This unique approach allows the organization to maintain the integrity of the single gender model while also meeting the needs of today’s families. This decision expands the programs that the Boy Scouts of America offers for both boys and girls. Although known for its iconic programs for boys, the BSA has offered co-ed programs since 1971 through Exploring and the Venturing program, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2018. The STEM Scout pilot program is also available for both boys and girls. For more information about the expanded opportunities for family Scouting, please visit the family Scouting page. | | New | Philmont~2019 Registration is now OPEN! | | | .jpg)
Philmont Scout Ranch provides an unforgettable adventure along its hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. Program features combine the best of the Old West-horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history-with exciting challenges for today-rock climbing, burro racing, mountain biking, and rifle shooting-in an unbeatable recipe for fast-moving outdoor fun.
12 Day Treks As the traditional backpacking trek at Philmont, 12-day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrival/departure day in Base Camp on each end of the journey. Crews will be welcomed and accompanied by a Philmont Ranger for their first 3 days, and will participate in program activities throughout their trek. 12-day crews cover 50-120 miles over the course of their trek, and also complete the 3 hours of conservation work necessary to earn the Philmont Arrowhead Patch. 7-Day Treks These treks are shorter, but no less adventurous. Crews on 7-day treks will hike for 5 days in the backcountry, with an arrival/departure day in Base Camp on each end of the journey. Crews will be welcomed and accompanied by a Philmont Ranger for their first 3 days, and will participate in program activities throughout their trek. 7-day treks include multiple itineraries over 50 miles, as well as the 3 hours of conservation work necessary to earn the Philmont Arrowhead Patch. Register Today | | Cartoon Corner | | | Thoughts from the Scout Executive: | | 
Know any Scouts who "pack" like this?
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| | 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 | |
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