December 11th, 2017

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Congratulations 2017 Silver Beaver Recipients & Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner

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Scouts Made Me Do It

2018 Bow South Expedition 

While this article is for everyone to read, I feel that this article may be of particular interest to new adult leaders and older scouts. New adult leaders may only want to stay active in scouts as long as their child is active or until their child earns the rank of eagle. Older scouts may be considering leaving scouts because they may have reached the eagle rank or may feel that there are no real challenges left for them to accomplish within the scouting program. The resulting viewpoint from both new leaders that feel only the need to stay active for a few years and older scouts that feel that they have done everything that there is to do is this- The scouting program is to teach young people about good citizenship, leadership skills, and outdoor ethics while adults feel that they already know these lessons.

Y'all are so wrong. The skills that we can learn from the scouting program continue well into adulthood.

Seven years ago I was looking for a new challenge because, to be quite honest, I was getting bored and needed to find something to give me a renewed interest in the BSA. I contacted a local scoutmaster who owned a few kayaks to see if I might be interested in this sport. A few months later I was planning and running my first high adventure activity for Venturing and the Order Of The Arrow by paddling down the Colorado River through Black Canyon. Only a few years after that first high adventure activity I hosted the first Bow South Expedition. This is a charity paddle down all 340 miles of the lower Colorado River, from Hoover Dam to Mexico. You can draw a straight line from my first time sitting in a kayak because of scouting to the first Bow South Expedition.

In the 3 years since the first Bow South, I have held 3 more charity paddles down the entire lower Colorado River  with the most recent one ending when my team reached Mexico on November 26, 2017. During the first expedition I had learned about and had previously paddled many sections of the river due to accepting invitations from local scout troops. The logistics and planning for a major trip like this were skills that were acquired from running multiple camporees, OA Ordeals, and planning high adventure trips for Venturing Crews. Whenever we were interviewed by the press the communications skills from adult leader training came in handy. I have been a guest speaker at several paddling related events and the public speaking skills that were learned from having to talk to large groups at scouting events. Managing the members of our team paddling down the Colorado River was very similar to working closely with other adult scout leaders during a high adventure trip. Even the skills of sharing photos and videos for people following us on social media were skills acquired from overseeing several scouting related social media pages. Very few of us have to work with all the aforementioned facets in our daily lives. Experiences from involvement in the BSA is what brought it all together and made the Bow South Expeditions a success.

To those new adult leaders that may only be planning to be active in the BSA for a few years, don't do it. Stay with the program as an adult volunteer to see what new adventures you can have with the scouting program serving as the launch pad into new activities.

To those older scouts that feel you have done everything and that there are no new challenges beyond earning your eagle rank, stay active. Let the BSA continue to be the training ground to learn from and serve as the catalyst to adventures that you don't fully realize await you. It sure as heck has been for me.

James Hermes
Adult Adviser for Venturing Crew 76,
Aca Chapter OA Adviser,
& Team Leader for the Bow South Expedition

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Welcome Lee!

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Troop 634 

On December 3, 2017 the Cucamonga Rotary, Boy Scout Troop 634 and other volunteers helped spread a little Christmas cheer to some local kids in need.

The Cucamonga Rotary club sponsored 75 children in need to go to Target in Rancho Cucamonga off of Haven and Foothill Bl and buy what ever they wanted for Christmas from the store. The volunteers helped children shop through the store and get what they wanted for $100. Everyone arrived at the store before it opened to help the kids go shopping. The children were so thank for their shopping spree. Some kids got needed clothes while others got some toys for them self and family members. One little boy even got a toy for his pet cat "Stinker Bell"  To see the children smile and get something for Christmas made the volunteers grateful they could be there to help. 

If you have additional questions let me know. 

Laura

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Aviation Merit Badge

Hundreds of scouts from the inland empire have received their aviation merit badge since 2010 through our program.  On August 25th we will hold our 5th Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA) which is designed to help the scout complete the badge requirements.  The number of participants is limited to 150 so it is important for leaders to plan ahead, register their kids with me and send registration fees.  Leaders can contact me at my home phone 714 840-6541 or my cell 714 743-6541 so that I can reserve space for them.  Parents and leaders are welcome to accompany their scouts without paying the fees and also partake of a free lunch.  The participant fee of $5.00 before May 31st or $7.00 after May 31st includes lunch, a YAA badge, and workbook.

Thanks for your help,

Dick Foat Big Bear Pilots Association-YAA coordinator.

16371 Underhill Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714 840-6541
714 743-6541 cell

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Holiday Hours

Friday-December 22nd- Half Day (Close at 1:00PM)
Monday-December 25th-Closed
Tuesday-December 26th-Closed (Old Baldy Scout Center will be closed as well) 
Monday-January 1st, 2018-Closed 

Boy Scout Night

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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.

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 19^th, 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. 18^th, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Jack Dembo Scout Center-1230 Indiana Ct. Redlands, CA 92375

Training

Chartered Organization Representative Training

Thursday, January 18, 2018

5:00-6:50 PM

At the

Jack Dembo Scout Center

1230 Indiana Court

Redlands

DINNER WILL BE SERVED!

$5.00 Registration Fee

As a Chartered Organization Representative, you hold a key position in Scouting! 

 You represent your organization as a voting member of the BSA local council. Join us for a great training, dinner and attend the 2018 Annual Business meeting starting at 7:00 PM.  

If you have already completed the training, please come and attend the meeting.

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Camp Emerson 100th Anniversary Patches

Available at Volunteer Services at the Redlands Service Center for $10 each: Our LIMITED EDITION Camp Emerson 100th Anniversary Patches

The Camp Emerson 100th Anniversary Committee has a wonderful holiday shopping opportunity, while supplies last!  Might you need to pick some up for your gift-giving needs this season? This is just first patch in our series honoring the 100th Anniversary in 2019 of the oldest Boy Scout Camp west of the Mississippi River. You, your family, and your friends won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to collect the whole set.

Patches fit nicely in stockings, show appreciation to Scout leaders, and are the perfect gift for patch collectors! Don’t miss out!

The Camp Emerson 100th Anniversary committee is working together to promote the legacy of Camp Emerson and ensure its future. Camp Emerson: Our Legacy, Their Future. For more information, contact Camp Emerson 100th Anniversary Co-Chairs, Mark Terry ce100.mark@gmail.com or Don Salva donsalva.CE100@gmail.com Or Visit us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/CE100th

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Thoughts from the Council:

Positive Quote and Prayer
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"The secret of getting successful work out of your trained men lies in one nutshell-in the clearness of the instructions they receive." 

~Robert Baden-Powell

A SCOUT'S PRAYER

Dear Heavenly Father,

Help to keep my honor bright

And teach me that integrity of character

Is my most priceless possession.

Grant that I may do my best today,

And strive to do even better tomorrow.

Teach me that duty is a friend and not an enemy,

And help me face even the most disagreeable task cheerfully.

Give me the faith to understand my purpose and life,

Open my mind to the truth and fill my heart with love.

I am thankful for all the blessings you have bestowed upon my country.

Help me to do my duty to my country and

To know that a good nation must be made from good men.

Help me to remember my obligation to obey the Scout Law,

And give me understanding, so that it is more than mere words.

May I never tire of the joy of helping other people or

Look the Other way when someone is in need.

You have given me the gift of a body,

Make me wise enough to keep it health,

That I might serve better.

You are the source of all wisdom,

Help me to have an alert mind,

Teach me to think,

And help me to learn discipline.

In all that I do and in every challenge I face,

Help me to know the difference between right and wrong,

And lead me in obedience on a straight path to a worthy goal.

Monday Memo is from the Council and contains our reflection on what is happening within the Council. The purpose of the 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 we want to bring to your attention. We welcome 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 Daniela attention c/o Monday Memo:  Monday Memo Archives Click Here