| | | |  |  | | February 6, 2017 | | New | Camp Emerson 100th Committee Seeks District Chairs | | | 
The CE100 Committee invites each District of the CIEC to identify a project to help prepare Camp Emerson for our Anniversary events in 2019 and the next 100 years. We have happily welcomed the District Chairs for Tahquitz, Mt. Rubidoux and Grayback Districts - Thank you!! We seek more fearless leaders to step up to this fun and worthwhile opportunity. Come join our team as the chairs for the remaining Districts. Are you looking for fun, adventure and service? Wondering how this hour a month will fit into your Scouting agenda? With two years to plan and prepare for the anniversary, we have a lot to do and a comfortable timeline to get it all done. The CE100 Committee strives to honor the history of Camp Emerson, celebrate its Scouts and Scouters, past and present, and look forward to the future. Won’t you consider joining us? Please contact Mark Terry ce100.mark@gmail.com or Don Salva dbsalva@sbcglobal.net for more information. |
| New | Redlands Again Is Land of Lincoln | | | 
Sophia Langan secured “the perfect spot” on Eureka Street in Redlands to view the Lincoln Pilgrimage as it made its way from Redlands High School to Smiley Park. Saturday’s event marked the first time the Moreno Valley woman’s grandchildren took part in the longstanding tradition, which celebrates the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president. Langan wanted to walk in the pilgrimage, but a bad knee ended those plans. Still, she happily captured scenes on her smartphone, as did others waiting for hundreds of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to arrive at the park. “We feel so honored to be here today to participate,” Langan said with a smile. The California Inland Empire Council Boy Scouts of America hosts the pilgrimage every year. For the 78th annual affair, organizers partnered with Lincoln Memorial Shrine to host the event in Smiley Park as opposed to the Redlands Bowl across the street. The partnership did two things – place the lessons on all things Lincoln and the Civil War in a more intimate setting, and get visitors excited for the Shrine’s 45th annual Open House, which took place right after the Pilgrimage ended. Close to 400 people took part in the pilgrimage, said event chairman Mark Shaffer. The pilgrimage included remarks from Mayor Paul Foster, who thanked everyone for attending, and a Lincoln re-enactor, who spoke about the president’s compassion for animals. A prayer and the placing of flowers at the bust of Lincoln inside the museum marked the pilgrimage’s close, but the festivities continued for a few more hours with the open house. Activities for all ages included re-enactments of Civil War-era medical care, an artillery demonstration from the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, and the reciting of the Gettysburg Address by Lincoln presenter Robert Broski. The shrine was opened for tours and for viewing the museum’s latest exhibit, which features a new timeline of Lincoln’s life and pieces related to the history of slavery. Within an hour of the open house, 500 people had already visited the site, said Maria Carrillo, the shrine’s associate archivist. “I’m surprised every year at how many people come to this event,” she said. “We’ve been doing this for 45 years, and it seems to be growing each time.” The pilgrimage and the open house marked the start of Lincoln season in Redlands. Things come to a close Feb. 12, the date of Lincoln’s birth in 1809, with the 2017 Lincoln Dinner in the Orton Center at the University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner follows at 6:30. Historian Catherine Clinton, author of “Mrs. Lincoln: A Life,” is the keynote speaker. Her talk, “The Loss of Lincoln,” will examine Lincoln’s assassination and how the nation and his family mourned his loss, according to a news release. Dinner tickets are $47 for Lincoln Memorial Association members and $57 for the public. Reservations may be made at heritage@akspl .org or by calling 909-7987632. To learn more, go to akspl.org. By: KRISTINA HERNANDEZ 
| | New | 2017 National Youth Leadership Training | | | 
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| New | Scouting Anniversary Day Celebrates Our Service To America's Youth | | | 
You only need to look at the 138 patches on the merit badge sash of someone like Eagle Scout John Gray to get an idea of what Scouting can offer to our young people today. John, who is part of Troop 599 in the Sam Houston Area Council, is part of an elite group of Scouts who have earned all merit badges offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Today, as the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its 106th anniversary, John reminds us of all the lessons and adventures we provide for America’s youth — experiences they can’t get anywhere else. Scouts learn why it’s important to be of service to others, how to lead and how to be strong contributors to their communities. The Scout Oath and Scout Law guide them to grow up to be young men of good character, help them meet the challenges of an ever-changing society and serve as role models for others. “I learned there are so many things out there I never would have thought would be interesting or fun,” John recently told the Houston Chronicle. “One thing (Scouting) taught me to do is to try new things, because if I was going to get merit badges, I would have to try them.” It’s not easy to be a young person today, but parents know that they can turn to Scouting to provide their kids a strong foundation and the skills necessary to help them be Prepared. For Life. For instance, you have heard me mention before that we have expanded beyond our outdoor adventures to introduce young people to promising careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These adventures in learning hold great promise for our next generation of leaders to serve our nation, and serve it well. As we observe Scouting Anniversary Day, I want to thank everyone involved with Scouting for supporting our mission and our nation’s youth. Your commitment is what makes it possible for millions of young people — like John and the rest of Troop 599 — to find their way in life with positive direction and purpose. Take a moment to reflect on all that we have accomplished and the many adventures that lie ahead. | | New | National Duty to God Award | | | The National Alliances team and the Religious Relationships Support Committee are pleased to introduce the National Duty to God Award for active adult members of the organization. The National Duty to God Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a history of exemplary service and leadership to faith, and a steadfast commitment in promoting religious duty in Scouting as essential for guiding the moral, spiritual, and social development of youth. This award embodies the expressions of faith, fellowship, and service of the individual awardee acknowledging the Boy Scouts of America's spiritual and religious foundation, and of those members who have looked beyond their own faith to perpetuate the legacy of a Scout's duty to God. Through our commitment to Scouting's Declaration of Religious Principles, the National Duty to God Award exemplifies the brotherhood of Scouting and remains as an enduring symbol to the membership that, regardless of faith, Scouts are united in harmony with the promise of a worthy life led by duty and devotion to God. The National Duty to God Award is presented annually at the Duty to God breakfast event held during the National Annual Meeting and is conferred to no more than four nominees each year. Candidates are selected annually from nominations assembled from local councils and the membership in general. The requirements for nomination and selection are: - One must be currently enrolled as an active, participating adult member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Have ten or more years of leadership and service to Scouting and the candidates respective faith tradition.
- Have received the Boy Scouts of America's faith-appropriate adult religous emblem at the time of nomination, or a comparable recognition from the candidate's religious organization.
- Have a demonstrative, exemplary history of transformational, spiritual, moral, and ethical leadership, and edifying service in the advancement and promotion of a Scout's duty to God.
The nominator(s) must also provide no less than three (3) letters of recommendation from the following individuals; - Local council Scout Executive or chief executive officer (or designee).
- Candidate's spiritual leader at the local, regional, and/or national level.
- A current, active member in a leadership role from the candidate's faith congregation.
Further, there is no restriction on the number of applications submitted by the council. However, completed candidate applications will remain on file for two years. After, if the candidate has not been selected, a new application must be submitted for future consideration. A more detailed description, nomination requirements, and online application for the National Duty to God Award will be posted at a future date on the Boy Scouts of America website. It is requested the requirements for the award outlined above be distributed to staff members and communicated throughout the local membership for recommending candidates to be considered to receive the award this year at the 2017 National Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. All required nominating materials and supporting documentation for qualified individuals selected from council membership must be submitted in one, collated electronic file to Gene Butler, Religious Relationships Support Staff advisor by March 15th, 2017. For more information on the National duty to God Award or nominating process, please contact Gene Butler. |
| New | Journey To Excellence | | | The California Inland Empire Council Recognizes its Districts in 2016, 7 of the 10 districts reached BRONZE or higher in Journey to Excellence. Journey to Excellence (or "JTE") is a performance recognition program for units, districts and the council. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of Scouting. Congratulations to High Desert, Five Nations, Mt. Rubidoux, Three Peaks, Grayback, Tahquitz, and Temescal Districts for their successes in 2016. Each of the districts improved their scores over 2015, and Temescal, Tahquitz, Grayback and Three Peaks Districts all attained GOLD! Thank you to all of the volunteers who dedicated their time to provide an excellent program to our youth! Journey To Excellence Scores by District: Temescal-2000 Points, GOLD Tahquitz- 1925 Points, GOLD Grayback- 1825 Points, GOLD Three Peaks- 1775 Points, GOLD Mt. Rubidoux- 1750 Points, SILVER Five Nations- 1450 Points, SILVER High Desert- 1125 Points, BRONZE To see the scorecards for 2017, go to http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Commissioners/Journey.aspx | | New | Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner | | | Thanks to everyone who was a part of this amazing experience and congratulations to all who received an award! 
| | Cartoon Corner | | | Thoughts from the Scout Executive: | | 
| | | Positive Prayer and Quote
-------------------------------- The Scout Law Prayer Dear Lord, Bless all those everywhere who contribute to shape the hearts, minds and bodies of young people. Let us remember what they have taught and apply it daily.
When facing deceit and dishonesty, let us be Trustworthy.
If we see hypocrisy and faithlessness, let us be Loyal.
Where disregard of others and mere materialism prevail, let us be Helpful.
When we find people in despair, let us be Friendly.
In an atmosphere of ill manner, let us be Courteous.
Where some measure manliness in brutality and crudeness, let us be Kind.
Though lawbreaking and rule-scoffing are common, let us be Obedient.
While others grumble and grouch, let us be Cheerful.
In an environment blighted by waste and extravagance, let us be Thrifty.
When confronted with danger and temptation, let us be Brave.
As we see filth and pollution everywhere, let us be Clean.
While witnessing impiety, let us remember to be Reverent.
In short, in a world that has for generation after generation lamented the lack of good examples, let us, as Scouts, stand out, grow up, and become real adults.
Amen. "A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room." ~Robert Baden-Powell | |  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 | |
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