March 13th, 2017

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National Eagle Scout Service Project of The Year Award

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Come Back to Philmont on your own THIS SUMMER!

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Philmont

Since the 1940's, Philmont has been offering guided, invitational big game hunts to those actively involved in Scouting. Sportsmen are considered upon recommendation from a local council Scout Executive. If approved, Sportsmen will be able to submit an application to hunt, which must be accompanied by a deposit. If successful in the draw, Sportsmen will receive a letter of acceptance. If unsuccessful, Philmont will refund the deposit and Sportsmen will remain on the mailing list for future hunts. All hunters must purchase a Game-hunting or Game-hunting and Fishing License before applying for any big game draw license.

Click here to read more and sign up....

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Scout Shop

Great Spring Camping Sale here at the California Inland Empire Scout Shop (909-307-3950), March 13- April 9.

Come on in and take advantage of the savings. Stock up on your performance shirts for your spring camping adventures! Sale runs until April 9, 2017. 

Ready for Camp? Have you got your 10 essentials?
The Scout Shop will help you complete your packing list. We're here for you!

Check it out! Now in at the California Inland Empire Scout Shop CampMaid cooking tools. Stop in and check out these awesome tools! As a bonus, these are included in our Spring camping sale which starts Monday!

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Jamboree Newsletter

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News from MR District

Big day at STEM event

Rockets, robots and catapults. Add 106 Scouts. Mix in a ton of fun. Stir well. Stand back. That was the recipe for success at the Mt. Rubidoux / 5 Nations District STEM Day conducted March 11.  The daylong event drew 101 Cub and Boy Scouts plus five Girl Scouts. Boy Scouts discussed three  hours worth of documentaries on space exploration with JPL scientists, learned about projectile physics with an air cannon and potential and kinetic energy with catapults, earned their Astronomy merit badge and STEM Nova Award “Shoot,” explored the stars in a planetarium and with telescopes and  hosted a Star Party for Cub Scouts.

Cub Scouts built rubber band powered cars, sailing boats, paper airplanes, robotic hands, trash-bots, catapults, rockets, and a model of a robotic space rover.  In these activities, they learned about the physics of flight, potential / kinetic energy, basic robotics principles, and more.  They also had an opportunity to discuss the Mars Curiosity Rover documentary with a JPL scientist.

Cub Scouts earned the Cub Scout STEM Nova Award "Out of this World" plus the  Wolf Program Motor Award Adventure, Bear Program Robotics Adventure and Webelos Engineering Activity Badge.

Guest speakers included Dr. Morgan L. Cable of JPL and Dr. Mario De Leo-Winkler, Physics and Astronomy Department at UC Riverside.

Making it happen were many volunteers including John Skiff, Anastasia Leveck, Denice Pedroza, Mandy Widmer, Josh Widmer, Michael McBride, Brandon Arias, Stephen Granata, Richard Hasler, Paul Van Hulle  and the Van Hulle family, Heather Reese, Danette Miller, and UC Riverside. Youth staff included  Jacob Poole, Cody Simons, Jessica Fu, Christopher Iverson, and Daniel Dorr, William Freeman, the Rosenberg family and the Scouters from Troop 574, the George Family, and many, many more.

The event also included leaders from all over CIEC  and the San Diego.

STEM Day was held at the LDS Church on Blaine Street.

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National Eagle Scout Service Project of The Year Award

Nathan C. earned the 2016 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. There were many men and women touched to tears by this project. Congratulations Nathan!
 

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Come Back to Philmont on your own THIS SUMMER!

2017 Individual Treks This Summer!

You can come to Philmont on your own this summer! You're invited to sign up individually to delve into the ecology and conservation work behind Philmont as part of the Roving Outdoor Conservation School Trek, Trail Crew Trek, STEM Trek or any other Individual Trek!

SIGN UP NOW

Roving Outdoor Conservation School

"Three Weeks of Outdoor Science Education in a 140,000-Acre Wilderness Laboratory"

Duration: 21 Days
Age: 16-20
Cost:  $545

Scouts and Venturers interested in conservation, resource management, and environmental science are encouraged to apply for the ROCS Trek. Participants trek through Philmont and its surrounding areas to learning about forestry, fire ecology, entomology, wildlife management, geology, and much more. In addition, treks will learn advanced "Leave No Trace" techniques. Ultimately, ROCS will challenge participants in education, nature, and adventure. Both male and female crews are offered.

Learn More About ROCS

Science Technology Engineering & Math

"A 12-Day Trek Learning the 'Whys' and 'Hows' of Your Surroundings" 

Duration: 12 Days and nights
Age: 14-20
Cost: $895

The STEM Trek is an exciting program at Philmont Scout Ranch for males and females who have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. STEM will offer each participant the chance to explore the Philmont backcountry in a whole new way! Investigate the why and how behind backcountry programs like rifle shooting, blacksmithing and rock climbing. Led by knowledgeable staff, participants will explore modern scientific principles in physics and biology as well as historical examples of technology employed by miners, loggers and homesteaders during the 19th century.

Learn More About STEM

Trail Crew Trek

Duration: 14 Days
Age: 16-20
Cost: $300

TCT is a co-ed 14-day educational trek focusing on conservation and leadership development. TCT involves seven days of trail-building, a seven-day educational trek through Philmont, hands-on experience with a variety of conservation projects on the ranch and visits from guest speakers involved in conservation and resource management. TCT provides a strong foundation for participants to become involved in conservation in their communities.

Other Individual Trek Opportunities

In addition to ROCS, TCT & STEM, we have several other Individual Treks available, including:

• Rayado
• OA Trail Crew Trek
• Ranch Hands
• NAYLE
• Mountain Trek

Learn More About Individual Treks Here

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Memorial & Tribute Gifts

Your gift to the Memorial and Tribute Fund is a way for you to recognize a special occasion and/or person. It can be a job promotion, presentation of the Eagle Scout Award or the Adult Volunteer Leader Scouting Awards, a birthday or anniversary, a Bar Mitzvah or Confirmation, or to honor the memory of a friend or family member.

Upon receipt of your gift, you will receive an acknowledgement card for tax purposes. The person or family receives a card in your name from the California Inland Empire Council, BSA with no amount mentioned. In addition the memorial or tribute will appear as part of the Monday Memo on the council’s website.

To make a contribution to the California Inland Empire Council Memorial and Tribute Fund, fill out the gift form, and mail the form to California Inland Empire Council, BSA, PO BOX 8910, Redlands, CA 92375-2110. If you have any questions you may contact Joe Daniszewski, Scout Executive at 909-793-2463 ext. 120 or e-mail: joseph.daniszewski@scouting.org. Click Here for Tribute/Memorial Form

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Prayer and Quote
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The Prayer of St. Patrick

I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.

I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.

Amen.

"Girls should be brought up to be comrades not helpers, not to be dolls. They should take a real and not a visionary share in the welfare of the nation."

~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@scouting.org for Monday Memo Archives Click Here