| | | |  |  | | May 1st, 2017 | | New | Stake Your Claim for a Summer of Adventure! | | | Register today and choose your Campsite for your next Summer Camp Adventure!    
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Prep for Your Best Summer Camp Ever...and SAVE 20% Have we got a day planned for you! Your local Scout Shop’s the place to be on Saturday, May 13 for GET READY FOR CAMP DAY, where we’ll be highlighting the latest ways to max out your 2017 camp experience. Find everything you need to make camp more comfortable and more fun. Discover the pack that’s perfect for you, with expert Backpack Fittings available during the event. Take home essential supplies and know-how to make Hiking Preparation easier than ever. And be sure to pick up a Camp Packing Checklist while you’re here. It’s your way to get camp-prep done in a day… and save with 20% off* Camping purchases during the event! *Contact Scout Shop for all the details. 20% savings offer valid on in-store Camping purchases during day of event only. Some supplies may be limited; selection varies online and in-store. Excludes Wall Tents. | | New | Primitive Camping & Good Turn Weekends | | | Dear Esteemed Scouters, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Camp Helendade requires a lot of cleanup after the heavy snowfall this winter and unauthorized access to our facility. We ask that you join us SATURDAY, May 12th and/or June 10th, 2017 at Camp Helendade in Running Springs for a cleanup weekend! We need help with fire abatement, trash cleanup and organization. Any unit that would like to join us please contact Cynthia Blessum @ blessumcr@pacbell.net or fill out the attached form and return to the Jack Dembo Scout Center. Gloves, shovels and rakes are encouraged. Free camping is given at the camp if you put in volunteer hours. There is no water at camp so be prepared for primitive camping! Pack it in pack it out, leave no trash. There are two porta potties available, no other amenities. Can’t join us this weekend? We meet for a cleanup each month and welcome your involvement! We look forward to your continued involvement, and appreciate everything that you do to make the Boy Scouts the best youth program in the country! For more details please see below! Sincerely, Cynthia Blessum
Council Camping Chair
California Inland Empire Council 
| | New | Skyline Trail Hike | | | My name is Tom Lerma, I'm an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 546 in Whittier. On May 13th, 2017 our Troop is sponsoring a hike and we think you may be interested in participating. We hike the Skyline Trail through the western portion of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, with spectacular views of the San Gabriel Mountains and Valley. We start with Registration at Rio Hondo College in Whittier - Parking Lot #2. We take photos of each group, then troops and packs are bussed up to the trailhead at the top of Nike Hill - a historic Cold War missile lookout - to begin the hike. In conjunction with a fellow Whittier Troop - Troop 54, we will be offering a 20 mile hike for Scouts that need this distance to complete their Hiking Merit Badge. There are also pick up points along the way for those that do not wish to do the 10 or 20 miles. The first pick up point at the 2 mile mark is at the top of Turnbull Canyon Road and Skyline Drive. This distance is a great introduction hike for Cubs and Webelos. The next pick up point is at approximately the 5.5 mile mark at Hacienda Boulevard and the Buddhist Temple. We have an "Aid Station" set up with free water refills and a place to rest in the shade. From there it's on to the 10.5 - 11 mile mark through Powder Canyon to Old Fullerton Road. The canyon's parking lot is located at 2345 Old Fullerton Road, La Habra Heights. From there, the Scouts completing the 20 mile hike will continue on through La Habra Heights and have access through private property to continue to Firestone Scout Reservation. The Trading Post on the Scout Reservation will be the final pick up point. The address of Firestone is 19001 Tonner Canyon Road Brea, CA 92821. There is a guarded gate, which you will then be directed to the Trading Post. Please see the attached flyer for Rank Advancement opportunities for all levels of Scouts. This is also a good beginning hike for Cubs and Webelos. We would also have some Assistant Scoutmasters that would be available to attend your Roundtable to help spread the word, if you think that would be a good idea. Please feel free to e-mail or call me if you should have any questions. Click here for flyer Hope to see you there! Tom Lerma
Troop 546
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| New | Explorers Assist in Honoring Law Enforcement in Riverside County | | | On April 27, 2017, more than one hundred Police Explorers from fifteen Riverside County Explorer Posts helped support the 39th Annual Western Riverside County Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee (LEAC) Awards Ceremony held at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside. LEAC is a non-profit community based organization focused on annually acknowledging the sacrifice and service efforts of law enforcement officers in Western Riverside County. In addition to honoring Riverside County’s law enforcement fallen, men and women recognized by LEAC have been recommended by their departments for exemplary actions related to community service, teamwork, lifesaving, investigative excellence, lifetime achievement, and Valor. The planning for this event accomplished through the efforts of dedicated volunteer community members. Without these volunteers, the event and recognition of our public servants would not be possible. The Explorer’s participation in the LEAC Ceremony is invaluable and helps to reinforce the significance of this community recognition of our public servants. Additionally, throughout the evening members of the committee repeatedly received compliments and praise for the presence, professionalism, courtesy, and cheerful helpfulness of the Explorers. The group was led by Explorers from the Hemet Sheriff #378 Explorer Post. The Explorers helped at registration, table escorts, equipment display monitoring and other fixed positions. Their efforts were noticed and greatly appreciated. LEAC looks forward to having their participation next year. 
The involved posts are as follows: Banning PD #1250
Beaumont PD #1015
CHP Riverside #840
Corona PD #404
Hemet PD #910
Hemet Sheriff #378
Jurupa Valley Sheriff #880
Lake Elsinore Sheriff #881
Menifee PD #315
Moreno Valley PD #882
Palm Desert Sheriff #507
Perris PD #522
Riverside PD #714
San Jacinto PD #347
Southwest Sheriff #884 
More information about LEAC is available at: http://www.riversideleac.com – Facebook LEAC www.facebook.com/LEAC Joseph Cleary | | New | 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 3rd 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 10th! 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/ | | New | 2017 Concerts Under The Stars-Hafif Family Foundation | | | The Law offices of Herbert Hafif and the Hafif Family Foundation have graciously donated 40 tickets to their Summer 2017 Concerts Under the Stars. Concerts Under the Stars is a community fund raising event and 100% of your ticket price is generously donated to our Council. The concert takes place at the elegant estate of Herb & Kay Hafif in the foothills of LaVerne. The estate is located at 4742 Live Oak Canyon Road. https://goo.gl/maps/TJ5gyeMPQD32 Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support the California Inland Empire Council - Boy Scouts of America and have a great time with friends and family! Tickets are $55 – 100% Tax Deductible Gates open at 5:00 pm Dinner served at 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Entertainment 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 10 Tickets available Smooth Touch One of the greatest live party bands in Southern California. Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 10 Tickets available Nightshift Nightshift combine the energy and experience of four talented performers... you are guaranteed to have a lot of fun on the dance floor! Saturday, July 22, 2017 - Last year we sold out for this great jazz band - Don't miss out!!! 20 Tickets available J.Dee Bolden Great Jazzy Tunes All forms of payments accepted. Don’t delay!! Please email me (or call) to purchase your tickets to these fun filled concerts. A special “Thank You” to Herbert Hafif, The Hafif Family Foundation and to YOU for your support! Soul Ruiz  
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| New | A Historic Camporee For 2 Districts | | | The Mount Rubidoux/Five Nations districts’ camporee theme of “Pioneering” was more than just about lashings poles together. The district pioneered the introduction of Girl Scouts into the hugely popular camporee/cuboree. More than 680 youths and adults, including 115 Girl Scouts and leaders, attended the event held April 28-30 at Lake Perris State Recreation Area where tremendous winds wreaked havoc on anything not tied down but didn’t blow away Scouting spirit. The girls brought their own creativity to the campsite entryways (boys think of pioneering as lashings, girls think of covered wagons). They held their own in competition with the Boy Scouts in a variety of scoutcraft skill competition including dutch oven and foil cooking contests. And they did not flinch. A team of Girl Scouts from Riverside won second place in Best Patrol and first in Foil Cooking. Other teams placed first, second and third in many of the activities. The girls also represented their council in the color guard for all flag assemblies. The girls also joined the boys at campfire with songs and skits. The Order of the Arrow opened the campfire with a call-out. On the Cuboree side, five Eagle Scouts helped run the program that included dutch oven cooking, first aid, knots and reptile study. Games and contests kept Cubs, tagalongs and parents entertained all day. They also had a campfire in their campground. Everyone in both programs also enjoyed archery and tomahawk throw. Over two dozen adults participated in the training courses BALOO, OWL and IOLS. Just how big was the camporee? It drew units from across the council – and outside, too! “We had a historic turnout,” said Ryan Carrigan, one of the organizers of the event, “historic cooperation (with the addition of the Girl Scouts), historic winds and historic parking.” Ahh, yes. The parking. If cars and trucks could float on the lake, all those parking issues would be solved! Round of applause to: Elisa Bryant, Troop 2, who coordinated the participation of the troops from the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council; Kevin Nuer, Mike McBride and Wes Andree, for helming the cuboree; and Anastasia Leveck, camporee.  
 
 
| | New | Gift Annuity for Real Estate | | | Jonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000. Jonathan has decided to sell his home and move to a retirement community. However, he recognizes that even after using his $250,000 home exclusion, he will still face high capital gain tax from the sale of the property. Jonathan has been a volunteer at his favorite charity and would like to find a way to sell the home, avoid tax and make a gift to us.
Jonathan: My home has turned out to be a good investment, but now that my spouse is gone, I would like to spend more time with family. I recognize that if I sold my home I would pay high capital gains tax. I'm looking for a way to reduce the tax on the sale of my home and obtain a little more income for retirement. I don't need a lot to live on, but I do like to spoil the grandchildren. I also like the idea of fixed income that won't fluctuate with changes in the market.
Jonathan called the charity and discovered that he could transfer his home in exchange for a large fixed annuity payment, based upon his age. Because the home was extremely marketable, it could be sold quickly by the charity, and Jonathan would avoid capital gains on the sale portion. His home exclusion could be used to offset the remaining capital gain on the income he received from the annuity contract.
Jonathan: I decided to transfer my home to my favorite charity in exchange for the gift annuity and was delighted with the results. I avoided tax on the sale of my home and was able to receive a large annuity payment for my retirement. Best of all, because the payment was fixed, I did not have to worry about market fluctuations. Now, I can spend as much time with the grandchildren as I want!
*Please note: The name and image above is representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor to our organization. Since your gift annuity benefits may be different, you may want to click here to view a color example of your benefits. | | New | 2017 Friends of Scouting Campaign-February Progress Report | | | | 4/28/2017 | 2017 Goal | 2017 Pledged (Year To Date) | % of Goal | Cash Paid (Year to Date) | # of Donors | Donors Asked | % of Donors Asked | 4/28/16 Pledged | | Tahquitz | $160,000 | $144,651 | 90.4% | $132,806 | 1,836 | 878 | 47.8% | $132,506 | | Three Peaks | $31,500 | $27,808 | 88.3% | $25,363 | 520 | 255 | 49.0% | $26,188 | | Five Nations | $18,500 | $16,010 | 86.5% | $12,293 | 233 | 114 | 48.9% | $12,451 | | Mt. Rubidoux | $126,400 | $102,796 | 81.3% | $91,403 | 1,296 | 612 | 47.2% | $98,554 | | Sunrise | $54,700 | $39,947 | 73.0% | $28,317 | 585 | 263 | 45.0% | $31,209 | | High Desert | $98,900 | $70,804 | 71.6% | $59,866 | 1,025 | 440 | 42.9% | $79,638 | | Temescal | $98,500 | $67,204 | 68.2% | $54,982 | 1,326 | 434 | 32.7% | $65,606 | | Grayback | $127,000 | $73,934 | 58.2% | $31,537 | 865 | 415 | 48.0% | $78,653 | | Arrowhead | $57,500 | $30,828 | 53.6% | $25,505 | 766 | 277 | 36.2% | $38,938 | | Old Baldy | $99,000 | $44,523 | 45.0% | $31,825 | 1,277 | 263 | 20.6% | $45,249 | | Total | $872,000 | $618,505 | 70.9% | $493,897 | 9,729 | 3,951 | 40.6% | $608,992 | | | New | Camp Use Update | | | | Camp Emerson | Week 1 | July 10-15 | Avail | Week 2 | July 16-22 | Avail | Week #3 | July 24-29 | Avail | | Campsite | Tr # | Youth | Adult | | Tr # | Youth | Adult | | Tr # | Youth | Adult | | | Big Oak (50) | TQ Tr0833 | 17 | 3 | 22 | | | | 50 | | | | 50 | | | TM Tr0733 | 6 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Bridger (20) | OB Tr0641 | 8 | 2 | | 5N Tr0100 | 3 | 2 | | | | | | | | OB Tr0076* | 8 | 2 | 0 | | | | 15 | | | | 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cahuilla Flats (40)* | OB Tr0618 | 10 | 2 | | GB Tr0011 | 30 | 10 | | MR Tr0806 | 14 | 2 | | | | SU Tr0105 | 8 | 2 | 0 | | | | 0 | MR Tr0106 | 11 | 2 | 11 | | | 3P Tr2228 | 8 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | TQ Tr0424 | 5 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | Coil (30) * | OB Tr2000 | 25 | 5 | | OB Tr0311 | 5 | 2 | | OOC Tr0408 | 3 | 2 | | | | | | | 0 | LV Tr 0069 | 8 | 2 | 5 | OB Tr677 | 5 | 2 | 18 | | | | | | | HD Tr0565 | 5 | 3 | | | | | | | Dan Boone (20) | GB Tr0117 | 14 | 2 | | GB Tr0014 | 9 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | | | | 9 | | | | 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Eagle's Nest (20) | AH Tr510 | 7 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | AH Tr706 | 9 | 2 | 0 | | | | 20 | | | | 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Firestone (20) | TQ 0910 | 7 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | TQ Tr824 | 4 | 2 | 5 | | | | 20 | | | | 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fremont (20) | AH Tr0001 | 8 | 2 | | 3P Tr0374 | 15 | 3 | | OOC Tr634 | 13 | 3 | | | | AH Tr0010 | 6 | 2 | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Goldware (14) * | MR Tr0090 | 9 | 2 | 3 | GB Tr0044 | 10 | 4 | 0 | GB Tr0231 | 6 | 2 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Harris (30) * | OOC 0295* | 7 | 4 | | OOC Tr1103 | 10 | 2 | | HD Tr0365 | 10 | 2 | | | | GB T0335 | 9 | 3 | 1 | HD Tr157 | 5 | 2 | 11 | AH Tr0247 | 11 | 3 | 4 | | | OOC Tr0288 | 4 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hayes (20) | HD Tr0765 | 10 | 2 | | | | | | MRTr606 | 9 | 3 | | | | OOC Tr0390 | 5 | 2 | 1 | | | | 20 | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Lewis & Clark (10) | OB Tr0076* | 8 | 2 | | AH Tr0510 | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 | | | | 8 | | | | 10 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Mellor (40) * | TQ Tr0911 | 6 | 2 | | HD Tr0574 | 11 | 4 | | OB Tr0348 | 11 | 2 | | | | HD Tr0159 | 6 | 2 | 2 | MR Tr0002 | 20 | 5 | 0 | HD Tr0053 | 5 | 2 | 13 | | | GB Tr29/422 | 10 | 2 | | | | | | HD Tr0456 | 5 | 2 | | | | GB Tr0027 | 6 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | OOC 0295* | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | Owls Roost (20) | GB Tr0017 | 3 | 2 | | | | | | GB Tr 0003 | 3 | | | | Provisional Scouts | | | | 15 | | | | 20 | GB Tr0226 | 1 | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | AH Tr515 | 8 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | HD Tr357 | 1 | 1 | | | Swartzel (20) * | SU Tr0180 | 10 | 2 | | MR Tr0129 | 3 | 2 | | OOC Tr0219 | 10 | 3 | | | | AH Tr0512 | 6 | 2 | 0 | | | | 15 | | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Broken Arrow (40) | SU Tr0368 | 15 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | SU Tr0268 | 10 | 2 | 2 | | | | 40 | | | | 40 | | | SU Tr0267 | 4 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Capacity 255/ wk | Units | Youth | Adult | | Units | Youth | Adult | | Units | Youth | Adult | | | | 32 | 279 | 78 | | 14 | 135 | 44 | | 17 | 126 | 32 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unit | Youth | Adults | | | | | | | | | | | GRAND TOTAL | 63 | 540 | 154 | | | | | | | | | | | Camp Wiley | Week 1 | Avail | | Week 2 | Avail | | Week 3 | Avail | | Campsite | Pack # | Youth | Adult | | Pack # | Youth | Adult | | Pack # | Youth | Adult | | | Bridger (20) | SU P903 | 6 | 6 | | 3P P444 | 10 | 6 | | TM P134 | 8 | 7 | | | | MR P097* | 1 | 1 | 6 | | | | 4 | SU P377* | 3 | 2 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cahuilla Flats (40)* | TM P214 | 17 | 17 | | TM P205 | 20 | 20 | | 3P P374* | 20 | 20 | | | | | | | 6 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Coil (30) * | TQ P346 | 9 | 8 | | SU P078* | 15 | 15 | | SU P5205* | 7 | 3 | | | | | | | 13 | | | | 0 | GB P226 | 10 | 10 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Dan Boone (20) | | | | | HD P026 | 6 | 5 | | SU P377* | 14 | 6 | | | | | | | 20 | | | | 9 | | | | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fremont (20) | | | | | | | | | SU P377* | 10 | 10 | | | | | | | 20 | | | | 20 | | | | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Goldware (14) * | MR P703 | 1 | 1 | | GB P16* | 2 | 2 | | SU P377* | 3 | 2 | | | | HD P067* | 3 | 3 | 6 | AH P247* | 4 | 5 | 1 | SU P5205* | 3 | 3 | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | HD P0067* | 2 | 1 | | | Harris (30) * | TQ P0384 | 10 | 8 | | AH P247* | 13 | 13 | | TQ P614 | 15 | 15 | | | | | | | 12 | GB P0322 | 2 | 2 | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hays (20) | | | | | TQ P301 | 8 | 8 | | 3P P374* | 10 | 10 | | | | | | | 20 | | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Lewis & Clark (10) | | | | | | | | | SU P377* | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | 10 | | | | 10 | | | | 0 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Mellor (40) * | TQ P332 | 16 | 16 | | HD P257 | 11 | 11 | | TQ P148 | 7 | 7 | | | | | | | 8 | MR P222 | 10 | 5 | 3 | HD P0067* | 2 | 2 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | | TM P2399 | 2 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | HD P152* | 2 | 2 | | | Swartzel (20) * | 3P P2228 | 7 | 7 | | SU P078* | 5 | 5 | | HD P152* | 8 | 9 | | | | TM P041 | 1 | 1 | 4 | MR P097* | 2 | 2 | 0 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | GB P16* | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | TM P803 | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | MR P1230 | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | Capacity 140/ wk | Units | Youth | Adult | | Units | Youth | Adult | | Units | Youth | Adult | | | | 9 | 71 | 68 | | 12 | 111 | 102 | | 10 | 131 | 115 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Units | Youth | Adult | | | | | | | | | | | GRAND TOTAL | 31 | 313 | 285 | | | | | | | | | | | | Cartoon Corner | | | Thoughts from the Scout Executive: | | 
| | | Positive Prayer & Quote
-------------------------------- Tonglen* for Mothers I breathe in the daily frustrations
small as they are, big as they can seem
I breath out patience for us all.
I breathe in the loneliness
of days spent mothering on our own
I breathe out connection
community, compassion.
I breathe in the brokenness
not being enough in the world
I breathe out wholeness
leaving ideals behind, truth.
I breathe in the boredom
diapers, cooking, same every day
I breathe out simple pleasure
swings, finger painting, rocks.
I breathe in the exhaustion,
the worry, the fear
I breathe out the calm energy, excitement.
I breathe in the rage
at your plight, your place, your life
I breathe out peace
contentment, courage. - Deltona Campos-Davis
* Tonglen is a traditional Buddhist practice of compassion. In order to have compassion for ourselves, we cultivate it for others. We take in the difficult parts of mothering, for ourselves and for all mothers and send out compassion and love. "If you make listening and observation your occupation you will gain much more than you can by talk." ~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 | |
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