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Tour and Activity Plan Terminated FAQ

A cross-functional team has completed an evaluation of the BSA's Tour and Activity Plan, resulting in a recommendation to terminate the plan effective April 1, 2017. We recognize that those who were using the tool may wish to know why so the following FAQs have been developed.  

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Q. What does this mean for me, my unit, my council, and the Scouting family?

• Reduces complexity, cutting back on processes and paperwork for unit leaders.
• Increases consistency with the Commitment to Safety, the Guide to Safe Scouting, Risk Assessment Strategy, as well as Camp Standards planning tools.
• Changes the conversation, engaging everyone in risk-based planning vs. process.
• Eliminates processing, freeing staff to focus on membership and removing administrative burden.

Q. What is the new process?

1. There is no required process, although Scouters are reminded to conduct the Scouting program consistent with BSA rules, regulations, and policies. Flexible risk assessment tools are summarized in the Guide to Safe Scouting, and detailed in the Enterprise Risk Management Guidebook.

Q. Will there be a replacement for the Tour and Activity Plan?

A. No.

Q. Will units have to file any trip forms of any kind? Is there any REQUIRED notification to council for trips?

A. No, however the BSA program includes several planning tools (Checklists, The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety, Flying Plan) that are designed not for “filing,” but to prompt discussions/conversations about risks.  

Q. Why are you terminating the plan?

1.  In addition to the above reasons, the BSA has adopted a flexible risk assessment strategy for your use. This is summarized in the Guide to Safe Scouting, and detailed in the Enterprise Risk Management Guidebook. Knowing and running the program as designed includes numerous safety features.

Q. Does this include Exploring?

1. Yes, the manual process Exploring has used for Outing permits in the past is also discontinued.

Q. This is the first I’m hearing of this, why?

A. The termination of the plan is effective on April 1, 2017.  

Q. Will the entire activity plan idea go away?

A. No, having a plan is part of “Be Prepared.” Planning is integral into the program literature.  

Q. What will this mean for considering safety on these outings?

A. The Scouting program, as contained in our handbooks and literature, integrates many safety features. However, no policy or procedure will replace the review and vigilance of trusted adults and leaders at the point of program execution. Source: Commitment to Safety

Q. Is the change simply, “We don't have to fill out a Tour and Activity Plan anymore?” All the other steps are the same?

A. The program hasn’t changed. For example, permission from parents is still needed to take youth on a trip, as would be program requirements for annual health and medical records for all participants. The Cub Scouts camping program is still limited to council-approved locations, and so on.  

Q. Has all literature been updated to reflect this change?

A. Key documents are either updated or in the process of being updated. Other literature will be updated in the normal revision cycle, so it may take several years to complete. If you find something to be updated, feel free to let us know with the “Got Questions” link to the left.

Insurance Questions:

Based on initial feedback, many questions have arisen on insurance. The elimination of the tour and activity plan was not driven by insurance, or the many myths/misconceptions including “ … you have to file a Tour and Activity Plan, and/or be in a field uniform to have insurance … ” surrounding insurance. The following insurance related FAQs and sources are offered.  

Q. Will the liability insurance policy still provide coverage if a tour and activity plan is no longer required?

A. Yes. Registered volunteers are provided primary general liability insurance coverage for official Scouting activities except when using an automobile or watercraft. A volunteer’s (whether registered or not) automobile liability insurance is primary with the local council automobile policy providing excess automobile coverage. Non-registered volunteers are provided excess general liability and automobile liability insurance coverage for official Scouting activities. Link. There is not a requirement to fill out a form for coverage.

Q. What is an official Scouting activity?

A.  An official Scouting activity is defined in the insurance policy as consistent with the values, Charter and Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, the operations manuals, and applicable literature of the Boy Scouts of America. Link.

3rd Annual "Touch-A-Truck"

3RD Annual TOUCH-A-TRUCK JUNE 10, 2017 UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS FOOTBALL STADIUM EVENT: 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM. TRUCKS NEED TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 6:00 AM AND 8:15 AM.

“Touch-A-Truck” is an affordable, family-friendly community event executed by Rotary Club of Redlands and other partners with tremendous support from numerous private companies, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies.  Dozens of vehicles – emergency vehicles, transport vehicles, tow trucks, public health and safety trucks, busses -- are positioned in the parking lot of the University of Redlands’ Ted Runner Stadium, and the attendees can climb into the cabs, honk the horns, examine the equipment, flash the lights, and talk to the men and women who work in and with the vehicles about how they use their unique vehicles to do their jobs.  The kids (and some of the adults) find it thrilling to examine “up close and personal” the vehicles they may see around them all the time, and maybe, some they might never have seen before.

Adjacent to the truck lot is a free “Kids’ Zone” crafts, games, and education area which adds to the fun and enjoyment for the little ones.  There are booths set up by various businesses, organizations, governmental agencies, and clubs who will disseminate free books, public health and safety material, talk about their company or non-profit, interact with the families, and, in many cases, show what they do to help the attendees live better and happier lives.  Refreshments are available for purchase from (what else?) food trucks!

The 2017 event will run one day from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM with the first-hour-and-a-half set aside as a “No Noise Ninety Minutes” so that very young children and other persons who might react badly to sudden, loud noises may participate undisturbed.  There will be no alcohol advertised, sold, or otherwise permitted, and smoking is not allowed at the venue.

In this, our third year, we hope to sell or issue 50% more tickets over the 2016 number of 4,000.  Rotary Club of Redlands, non-profit partners, and other benefactors distributed approximately 1,000 complimentary tickets to local schools and other organizations that serve children and families.  Families with active duty military members received six free tickets.  No one was turned away because they couldn’t afford a ticket.

For the attendees, the benefit of our TATE is that it is good, clean fun for the family at a very affordable price, a chance for kids to meet with a variety of people from all walks of life working in many different vocations, and an opportunity to see and learn new and exciting things.  For the vehicle exhibitors, it is a chance to show everyone what they do, and “de-mystify” their activities and vocation for kids and the public at-large.  For the sponsors, it is a chance to market their goods and services to entire families, from babies to grandparents, in a fun and positive environment.  Non-profits have a chance to fulfill their own charitable and educational initiatives in a new and different way.

For Rotary Club of Redlands and our non-profit “Touch-A-Truck” partners, this event helps us fulfill our mission to support local families and have a lot of fun while we do it!  Furthermore, any funds remaining after expenses will be used to support the local and international public service and charitable activities of Rotary Club of Redlands, the Redlands Rotary Foundation, and the comparable entities affiliated with our non-profit partners.

There is no fee charged to those who bring a vehicle or vehicles to the event.  In the great majority of instances, non-profits may participate without charge as well, and may also sell tickets as a fundraiser or apply to share any net proceeds which may be derived from this event.  Sponsorships are available at many levels and are affordable for any business large or small.  Those organizations who want to reach the primary demographic, families with children, are encouraged strongly to support this event.

For questions or to get more details about any aspect of this 3^rd Annual Touch-A-Truck, or Rotary Club of Redlands and its local and international community service projects, visit us on the web at www.redlandsrotary.org or email trucks@redlandsrotary.org.

We’ll see you on June 10^th!

The Touch-A-Truck Committee

Jeff L. Frazier
Rotary Club of Redlands
Touch-a-Truck Committee
Cell: (909) 714-1526
Email: trucks@redlandsrotary.org
Web Link: http://redlandsrotary.org/

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P.R.A.Y

Thank you for your work promoting Duty to God! Below are the 2016 recipients of the religious emblems programs administered by the P.R.A.Y office. Religious emblems can be a valuable tool in collaboration with the faith community and building membership through religious relationships. View more spotlight stories for how examples of how P.R.A.Y programs are being used in concert with Scouting's youth ministry. 

Are there ways that P.R.A.Y. can support the work of your Religious Relationships Committee?  Please reach out to us and let us know where we might assist with our shared mission.

Jason Noland
CEO, P.R.A.Y.

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Each Donation Makes A Difference

The Official Donation Program of the Boy Scouts of America

Inspire Excellence-Your donation gives America’s youth the opportunity to grow into future leaders.

Change Perspectives-Support our mission to help youth see their world in a whole new way.

Recognize Potential-Help a new generation of Scouts achieve goals they couldn’t accomplish alone.

Donate a vehicle/boat/trailer you name it! to your local BSA California Inland Empire Council, and the proceeds from its sale will support Scouts in our area!

You can go to our council website http://www.bsa-ciec.org/ and click on Donate Your Vehicle/Trailer/Boat 

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Primitive Camping & Good Turn Weekend

Service to Camp Helendade is open to all Friends of Helendade, Scouts, Troops, Teams and Crews

There are many work projects that need to be done. Letters will be given to youth who need service hours for school, church, or rank advancement.

COME PREPARED TO WORK: Bring gloves and wear old clothes! Projects will vary based on weather and available resources. If you have a special skill or tool that would be helpful at camp, please let us know.

BRING your own Food and Water: All trash must be taken with you when you leave. A Porta-potty is on site.

2017 DATES to Register online: April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 11th, December 9th 

Please plan to arrive by 9:00 A.M. on Saturday.

CAMPING COST: $5 per person to camp ONLY (FREE if working on Saturday).

PLEASE CHECK IN AND OUT WITH CAMPMASTER ON DUTY.

QUESTIONS? Contact Cynthia Blessum, Camping and Outdoor Program Chair, at blessumcr@pacbell.net or 714.612.1662

Work days may be canceled due to inclement weather – please call for status prior to your scheduled weekend.

CLICK HERE for Registration Form

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2017 College of Commissioner Science and Conference

SAVE THE DATE!!!

California Inland Empire Council

2017 College of Commissioner Science and Conference

Saturday June 3, 2017.  8:00 PM to 4:00 PM

LDS Corona Stake Center-1510 Taber Street. Corona, CA. 

The Commissioner Corp of the California Inland Empire Council is pleased to announce our
2017 College of Commissioner Science and Conference. The College is comprised of training
courses meant to enhance the knowledge and capability of our Commissioners and to help them provide
excellence in Unit Service, which helps units deliver the Promise of Scouting to our youth.

We are excited to announce that the BSA National Commissioner, Charles Dahlquist will be our
special guest and keynote speaker.  Registration will be available in January 2017, so please keep an eye out. 
Space may be limited due to the popularity of our special guest.  

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Gift Legacy

Washington News-Phone Scams, IRAs and Tax Extensions

The IRS published multiple reminder letters this week. In IR-2017-64 the Service warned tax preparers to watch for phishing emails claiming to be from clients.
 
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Private Letter Rulings-Grant to Charity as an Unusual Grant

Charity is a tax-exempt charitable organization under Sec. 501(c)(3). Charity was formed to preserve and maintain a historic church and prairie on land that is currently owned by a cemetery association ("Association"), which is exempt under Sec. 501(c)(13)....

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Case of the Week-Exit Strategies for Real Estate Investors, Part 2

Karl Hendricks was a man with the golden touch. Throughout his life, it seemed every investment idea that he touched turned to gold. By far, Karl was most successful with real estate investments. It was definitely his passion. Amazingly, Karl continued to...

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Article of the Month-Navigating the Unrelated Business Income Tax-Part 1

Under Sec. 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organizations must operate primarily for exempt purposes. Sec. 1.501(c)(3)-1(c)(1). This standard is known as the operational test and is designed to ensure that tax-exempt organizations are indeed operating for exempt...

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How can YOU get a Soaring Eagle Shirt?

By making a Friends of Scouting pledge of $1,500 or more, this Soaring Eagle shirt can be YOURS along with a campership
certificate! Show your support with our 2017 CIEC Soaring Eagle shirt. 

Join the 2017 Friends of Scouting Campaign now!

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Varsity Mountain Men Rendezvous

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Whitney M. Young Jr. Event

Celebrating this year's honorees, Bill Chamberlain & Terrance Stone. Congratulations!

Past recipients include: Dell Roberts, Chief Bill Howe, Pastor Jon Harris. 

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Riverside Juneteenth Committee 152th Anniversary

Saturday June 3, 2017-Bordwell Park/Stratton Community Center

17th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration

Great Family & Community Fun

FREE: Mini Museum, Entertainment-local talent, music, gospel, jazz, hip hop & rock singing, dancing & poverty, great food & merchandise vendors, health and community services. Workshops, children activities, fun for the entire family, school supply drive. 

Origins-On June 19, 1865, the Union Col. Gordon Granger into Galveston, Texas with a contingency of Buffalo Soldiers. Their  mission was  to the area's Black inhabitants of the Civil War’s end two months earlier. This news came two and years after Lincoln signed and issued the Emancipation . Col. Granger delivered General Order #3 which finally the last 250,000 whose bondage , due to the minimal Union presence in the region This proved that this area of slavery had been essentially unaffected by Lincoln’s . June 19th—which was quickly shortened to “Juneteenth” among celebrants—has become the African-American addendum to our national Independence Day.
 
Evolution of Juneteenth has traditionally tended towards centered celebrations featuring food, fun, and a focus on self-improvement. Education by guest speakershas become a main focal point. Although initially associated with Texas and other southern states, the Civil Rights Era and the Poor People’s March to Washington in 1968, in particular, spread the tradition all across America. The event is now celebrated  across the United States. Milwaukee and Minneapolis now host two of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation.
 
Juneteenth Today -On January 1, 1980 the state of Texas made Juneteenth an official holiday. Texas became the first state to grant the date recognition. Several states have since issued proclamations recognizing the holiday, but the Lone Star State remains alone in the date, full holiday status.  Government offices are closed and  employees have the day off. Supporters and celebrants of Juneteenth to in number. Wherever African-Americans are found around the world Juneteenth is celebrated. Juneteenth is promoted not only as a of African-American freedom, but as an example and of self-development and respect for all .
 
Juneteenth Riverside-Most do not include information about this significant event in American History. The Riverside Juneteenth Committee since 1993 has worked tirelessly to bring the accomplishments of African-American people to the . The history of Afro-Mexican, Afro-Latino (people from Central, and are presented in vignettes throughout the Riverside celebration.

Juneteenth Celebrations are a time for communities to come together.  In this light, and service organizations dispense information, local talent perform,  while delicious food adds favor to this day of family and community fun. All are Welcome!!!

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Thoughts from the Scout Executive:

Positive Prayer, Quote & Poem
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The heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints. For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord? Who among the sons of the almighty can be likened to the Lord?

Psalm 89:5-6

"The great thing that strikes you on looking back is how quickly you have come-how very brief is the span of life on this earth. The warning that one would give, therefore, is that it is well not to fritter it away on things that don't count in the end; nor on the other hand is it good to take life too seriously as some seem to do. Make it a happy life while you have it. That is where success is possible to every man." 

~Robert Baden-Powell

Poems of Philmont

Miranda Meadow In Early June

All the promise of an early June
you plant, surely and easily, upon
the vertical side of a rising mountain.

Iris eye--your paintbrush--the look
and feel of this slope
bring you here.

Completely on its own, the mountain
marks your work with a fault line
of its own creation.

A breeze seizes your paper,
wrinkles a crease you populate
with bloom and grass.

~ Greg Hobbs

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