January 2nd, 2017~Happy New Year~

Klondike 2017

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Holiday Hours

Our Scout Shop located at 1230 Indiana Ct. Redlands, CA will be CLOSED on:

January 2nd, 2017

Volunteer Services @ Jack Dembo Scout Center will be CLOSED on:

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

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Hallelujah

Click here: 10-year-old girl with autism stuns social media with rendition of 'Hallelujah' | Fox News

Everyone of us is grateful for having healthy children and grandchildren.  We are aware that some are not so fortunate.  Yet, even with a burden like autism, there is a hidden beauty, grace, talent, and strength.  Consider the talents of these kids, their unbridled strength and of course those of the lead singer.  Consider the tremendous skills of the teachers and other professionals who made what you see and hear possible.

At the end of the reading of each book of Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy) it is tradition to shout ... Chazak, Chazak, v'Nitchazek (Be Strong, Be Strong, and may we be strengthened)

May each of us be as strong as these kids.  May each of us have a happy and healthy New Year.

Mike Goldware-Past Council President

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Top Selling Pack

"Congratulations to Cub Scout Pack 803 for an amazing 2016 Popcorn Sale!!  Not only did they lead our council in sales, but they were leaders in the NATION!  Their Scouts sold popcorn to go to camp, earn prizes, and even earn college scholarships!  Way to go!!   

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2017 Fund-A-Need

Boseker Scout Reservation-Home of Camp Emerson, Camp Wiley & Camp Brown

1. Set of 3-Low Flow Showerhead Timers (need 4 sets-12 total) $345/set
2. 10 Large Waste Dump Runs $1,000
3. Solar Pool Cover Real $1,600
4. 6 Archery Targets & Stands $2,000
5. Gunther Lodge Remodel (includes: saw concrete cutting & pouring, windows & light fixtures) $2,500

Program Service Needs

6. Blue & Gold Placemats with Camp Advertising $472
7. 3 Cub Scout Day Camp School Participants ($305 per participant) $915
8. 50K Join Cub Scouting Recruitment Flyers $1,400
9. 5 Cub Scout Day Camp School Participants ($405 per participant) $2,025
10. 1,000 Bungee Rockets for Cub Scout Recruitments $2,237

Capital Improvements

11. Safety fence around BB & Rifle Range Entrance (labor & materials) $2,500
12. Replacement of 2 vandalized air conditioners $15,865

Jack Dembo Scout Center Improvements

13. Electrical Switches & Plugs (replacement & labor) $265
14. Flag Pole Repair $394
15. 2 New Low Flow Toilets for Men's Room (Labor Included) $526
16. Landscaping-woodchips & labor $812
17. Painting $2,800

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Monday Memo Voice of the Scout (VOS) is Evolving to Better Serve Members

When the Voice of the Scout (VOS) survey was originally developed, the goal was to hear from members and volunteers about the quality of their Scouting experiences and their satisfaction with the support and resources of the BSA.

Over the course of conducting this study, we realized the extent to which scores were affected by business and program cycles that may have failed to accurately represent membership opinions over the full year.

What’s Changing?

Members, parents, and volunteers will still receive the VOS survey once per year and the questions will be similar to years past, but the timing of when you are asked to respond will be very different.

The entire membership of the BSA will be divided into 12 evenly matched groups, with one group per month receiving a survey. We believe this change will empower the BSA with the most accurate, timely, and valid data possible to evaluate new ideas, understand experiences, and coordinate efforts, ensuring that we are all taking the right steps for the right people at the right time.

Even with the best metrics and the best intentions, the usefulness of this tool requires participation. We need a large choir of diverse voices to make sure this works in a way that every unit can benefit from the insights gained and councils can support their volunteers to deliver not only the program but also the promise of Scouting.

So, make sure your email address is up-to-date in your My.Scouting account, and answer the survey when you receive it — Scouting is your organization, so make your voice heard!

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Growing Future Leaders

Kick off 2017 by making an Endowment Gift in honor of an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recipient, retirement, special accomplishment, anniversary—or in memory of a special individual. 

What are Endowments?  Endowments are permanent restricted funds established by a Donor whereby only the interest each year is used for the specified purpose of the fund. ... While a donor may contribute cash, stock or other gift for immediate use, a gift designated to an endowment is an investment in the future.  

A gift to the California Inland Empire Council, designated by the donor to the council endowment fund, qualifies for membership as a James E. West fellow.  The gift must be in addition to— and not replace or diminish—the donor’s annual Friends of Scouting support.  A minimum gift of $1000 in cash or marketable securities qualifies for the Bronze level membership. Donors may make cumulative gifts to reach Silver, Gold, and Diamond member levels.  For example, 5 years of giving at the Bronze level would qualify for Silver level membership.  

James E. West (1876-1948)

Orphaned at age six and afflicted with tuberculosis, James E. West never had much of a childhood. West had to fight for permission to attend school outside of his orphanage—and only if he did his extensive orphanage chores before and after school. Nonetheless, he finished high school in two years, graduating with honors in 1895. By 1901, he’d worked his way through law school and was practicing law in Washington, D.C.

Given those circumstances, it was not surprising West gravitated toward children’s issues. When a young boy stole his car, he declined to press charges, offering instead to represent the boy in court (he got him off on a technicality). This incident led West to lobby successfully for the creation of a juvenile court. He also worked for the Washington Playground Association and the YMCA and prompted President Theodore Roosevelt to convene a White House Conference on Dependent Children in 1909.  Given his background, West became a natural choice to serve as the first Chief Scout Executive. He agreed to take the job for up to six months and stayed on for 32 years.

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What is Christmas?

An old friend, the late William Arthur Ward, once shared these thoughts on the true meaning of Christmas:

“Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth; it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles.

“Christmas is more than a time of gaiety, greenery and gifts; it is a season of wonder, worship and wise men.

“Christmas is more than a time of festivities, family and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness and gratitude.

“Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy; it is a season of dedication, direction and decision.

“Christmas is more than Santa, stockings and surprises; it is compassion.”

During this busy and joyful season, take the time to silently reflect on the deeper truths of Christmas. They may bring you more peace than the biggest gift under the tree.

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Prayer and Quote
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A Prayer for God’s Light to Shine

Today, we’d like to share a prayer by St. Thomas More: “Father in heaven, you have given us a mind to know You, a will to serve You, and a heart to love You. Be with us today in all that we do, so that Your light may shine out in our lives.”

“We pray that we may be today what You created us to be, and may praise Your name in all that we do. We pray for all who are searching   for truth: bring them Your light and Your love.”

“Give us, Lord, a humble, quiet, peaceable, patient, tender and charitable mind, and in all our thoughts, words and deeds.“

“Give us, Lord, a lively faith, a firm hope, a fervent charity, a love of You. Take from us all lukewarmness in meditation, dullness in prayer.”

“Give us fervor and delight in thinking of You and Your grace, Your tender compassion towards me. The things that we pray for, good  Lord, give us grace to labor. Amen.”

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"But the real way to get happiness is by giving happiness to other people"

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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 for Monday Memo Archives Click Here