California Inland Empire Council                      Monday Memo

Welcome to our February 20th, 2012 Monday Memo

Troop 45 of Highland Holds Scout Sunday Service This past Sunday Boy Scout Troop 45 of the First United Methodist Church of Highland held a Scout Sunday service. Scouts from Troop 45 and Pack 24 were present as all their parents and church members! The boys all had parts in the service. Some of the highlights were that the church listen to the reports on how the unit has grown during the 2011 year. All the fun activities for the boys and over 1,600 hours of community service for the whole unit were presented! The unit also received their Gold Journey To Excellence patches for completing the program. Mr. Michael Bentley was presented the Cross and Flame award from Rev. Cynthia Huskey of the United Methodist Church. After the service there was a great potluck for fellowship!! Great job Troop 45 and Thank you to the First United Methodist Church of Highland!

University of Scouting

Hello Joe & Kevin,

Thanks for such a great day of Scouting. We loved the University! We really enjoyed all of our classes and lunch was fantastic! Special thanks to Sheila for planning the details of such a wonderful event. There was real evidence that those in Scouting are here to serve. Truly, it was amazing to see the best of the best put on an apron and serve lunch too! Thank you.

The only draw-back might be that we didn't seem to have enough time to visit the vendors, but the scope and range of classes was terrific. Most of the attendees from our pack chose different classes, and we all came together at the end of the day for Cub Science. It was sooo fun! Our new Cubmaster was thrilled there were classes specifically for him and my husband especially loved the edible crafts (food!) and the campsite lashings training. Personally, as a woman, I now know how to properly pee in the woods, tie more knots, and make a slide out of something other than pvc. I learned Scouts Own really means that a worship service should be planned by the scouts - their own thoughts, prayers and songs. I liked the information given about Jamboree, and Kevin, your photos of the day are great!

But above all, I learned how wonderful we are doing as a council and area and how proud we should be for achieving such great growth. I know the recent success of our pack can be linked to the excitement we generated from Joe's recruiting promotion and the thrill of the 100th Anniversary.

Thank you for the continued time and effort you give to Scouting in our area.

Yours In Scouting, Susan Park, Pack 421 Corona

Pack 24 Scouts Receive Religious Emblems Scouts from Pack 24 of St. Adelaide's Catholic Church in Highland received their Religious Emblems at the 2012 Catholic Religious Emblem & Awards Ceremony on February 4th in downtown San Bernardino. The boys which 3 were 2nd Year Webelo's and one Tiger Scout. Tiger Scout Nico Wilshire received his Light of Christ Emblem. Webelo's Scouts Joeseph Perez Wesley, James Tayrien and Benjamin Wilshire received the Parvuli Del Emblem. There were also over 100 more scouts that were presented other Religious Emblems. Great Job Scouts!!!!!

2011 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards

To celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the current Class of Eagle Scouts, the California Inland Empire Council is hosting the 2010 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards on Friday, March 30th, 2012, at 6:00pm at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside. This year, the event is not only reaching out to the current class of new Eagle Scouts, but to Eagle Scouts of all ages. 

ALL RESERVATIONS MUST RECEIVED BY COUNCIL BY MARCH 13TH, 2012!!!!!!

Click Here to Register Online

OA Overnight Hike in Painted Canyon

Very, very early in the morning of February 12, the Aca Chapter of Cahuilla Lodge hosted an overnight hike in Painted Canyon near Mecca, CA. Twenty five Scouts from Troops 377, 131, and Crew 377 attended a 6 mile hike along a popular trail know as the ladder hike. The trail traverses a spectacular slot canyon that requires hikers to up climb ladders in order to make it to the top of the canyon. Painted Canyon is absolutely beautiful during the day. At night, in the moon light, this place can seem ethereal. Some folks might compare being there at night to hiking on Mars.

The hike began at 12AM. A few times on the trial everyone walked with their flashlights turned off so they could experience the tapestry of moonlight casting shadows on the sandstone cliffs. There were a few places that the canyon was so narrow that Scouts had to walk sideways down the trail.

We wrapped up the hike around 5AM. Despite some weary faces from being up all night, everyone enjoyed themselves and more timeless memories were made to share. Of course, as soon as we catch up on our sleep first. Special thanks to Guy Chabot, Chase Hadden, Patsy Chabot, Steve Hanousek, Mike Sanford, James Hermes, and Marcel Vargas for helping to make this hike happen.

National Youth Leadership Training

Scouts! I would like to invite you to the 2012 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) for the California Inland Empire Council. This training will be a week filled with exciting and challenging games, loads of fun and an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills as a respected leader in your Scouting unit, church, school and community. You’ll have a chance to meet a variety of fellow Scouters and to develop a network of friends. We have an outstanding staff that has your best interest at heart and is ready to take you on a journey that will last a lifetime.

We look forward to meeting you and providing you with the skills and experiences that will truly make a difference in your life. Get onboard and sign up for NYLT and we’ll meet you at the onset of your journey

Info: Debra Kniesly, course director Week 1 (June 11 - 16, 2012) or Brad Jenson, course director Week 2 (June 18 - 23, 2012)

Webelos Explore The Desert By Sandra Emerson, Inland Valley Daily Bulletindailybulletin.com UPLAND - A group of Upland Webelos recently explored the desert. Pack 614, Den 1 traveled to Barstow Saturday to hunt for fossils and rock samples as part of earning their geology badges. The group collected rock and fossil samples at the Rainbow Basin and the Pisgah Crater to present during their badge ceremony this month. The group of 9 9-to-10- year-old Upland boys are currently working their way through Webelos to eventually join the Boy Scouts. From there they will move up to Eagle Scouts. The scouts spent two evenings last month at Cal Poly Pomona working with geologist and former scout, Jason Smith and his wife Melissa who is also a geologist. They learned about plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, minerals, rocks and fossils. The Smiths headed the desert exploration. "The kids love it," Jason Smith said. "They're really into it. It's lots of hands on."

Wood Badge 2012

Calling all adult leaders who want to expand your leadership experiences in Scouting. Come join the council's next Wood Badge Course at Camp Emerson on Thursday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 5th, 2012 and Thursday, May 17th through Saturday, May 19th, 2012.

As a result of attending Wood Badge the participant will view Scouting globally, recognized the contemporary leadership concepts utilized in corporate America that are relevant to our value-based movement, apply skills learned as a member of a successful working team and revitalize your committment by sharing in an overall inspirational experience that helps provide Scouting with the leadership it needs to accomplish its mission on a ongoing basis.

This Spring Wood Badge Course lead by Stacy Campbell aka " Trooper " from the Temescal District, has recruited a delegation of highly trained and motivated staff members from the two county area. Here are the troop guides who will be working with the participant patrols as you share your " Mountain Top Experience " .

Troop Guides Vaughn Thomas and and Darryl Gibson are from the High Desert District, Helen Sahli from Temescal District, Richard Becker and Anne Foutz from Grayback District , Laura Flinders and John Pedroza from Arrowhead,Pete Peters from the Old Baldy District. As a valuable training to the council the course administration also has well trained and recognized leaders such as the Assistant Course Director Victor Torres from Temescal and the Assistant Scoutmaster for the Troop Guide Nancy Ray from Grayback in addition to Rob Pitchford Assistant Scoutmaster for Physical Arrangements and the Assistant Scoutmaster for Venturing Henry Diaz from Tahquitz along with Course Senior Patrol Leader from Mt. Rubidoux Craig Beyler.

The course would not be complete without Jim Lynskey from Old Baldy serving as the course Mentor, Grayback's Ken Foultz as Scribe and Laurie Curtis from Five Nations District as Asst. Scribe. Greg Campbell from the Temescal District will be the course historian and the Quartermaster from Old Baldy feeding the crowd is from old Baldy John Michelsen and his able assistant Don Curtis from Five Nations will be on hand to give fuel to the fire and help in this tremendous learning experience for our adult leaders.

Please contact Gail Nichols at the council office for more course information (909)793-2463 ext 130. or Click Here to Register

Sample the Pioneer Life at 2013 Jamboree

Are you excited for the 2013 National Jamboree and the Summit Bechtel Reserve? Good, because we are too! And to make sure the excitement continues to build, the volunteer team leader for all program activities at the 2013 jamboree, Russell Smart, is providing us with monthly updates on the Summit Blog. Last month, Updates from Team Summit featured the popular buckskin games. At past jamborees, buckskin games were part of regional action center activities. But on top of Garden Ground Mountain, these games will be expanded and will include a new area called highland games.

There, Scouts will have the chance to shoot black-powder rifles, throw tomahawks, toss a caber, and do many other fun and challenging activities. The staff working in these areas will be in period costumes and can answer questions about what it was like to live back in the “pioneer days,” when America was still expanding its Western frontier.

Visit www.BSA-CIEC.org/Jamboree for more information! 

Foxfire: Youth Leadership Training

Date: June 9 - 16, 2012 (Saturday Morning - Saturday Morning)

Foxfire will take what a Scout learned at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and bring it to a whole new level. Scouts will work as a crew to complete many challenges put before them, including Dutch Oven Cooking, Tomahawk Throwing, Black Powder Rifle Shooting, Forging, and other team building games and activities. Beyond developing a better understanding of the Leadership skills taught at NYLT, Scouts will gain knowledge that will help them in the “real world” including resume writing and interview skills. Scouts that have completed Foxfire are sought after for positions on camp and event staffs due to Foxfire’s emphasis on Staff Development. Foxfire is a unique experience that should be the goal of any youth in our Council.

To attend Foxfire, a youth must be 14 years old, have completed NYLT, and if a Boy Scout, have completed Star rank. There is only one course of Foxfire available, so sign up early.

Register Online   Click Here for Flyer

Help Get Scouts to Camp - Apply for a Campership

The Council's commitment to all Scouts is that every Scout deserves a week at summer camp, and no Scout will miss camp because of a lack of funds. A campership is financial assistance awarded to a Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venturer to allow them to attend a Boy Scout or Cub Scout summer camp program within the California Inland Empire Council. Available programs include day camp, Camp Wiley, Tribe of Wisumahi, Camp Emerson, NYLT or Foxfire. The deadline for campership applications is March 15, 2012 and should be submitted with the camp registration form and deposit.

CLICK HERE to Download Campership Application

Cub Scout Day Camp 2012

Adult Leader Awards

Camp Wiley Registration

Camp Wiley is an exciting 4-day, 3-night program for Wolf, Bear & Webelos Scouts in the cool summer breezes of the Boseker Scout Reservation in Idyllwild, California. Be a part of the Memorial Day or Labor Day sessions and get a special holiday barbecue! Stake your claim by registering your pack to attend and participate in fun activities like: Swimming, boating, BB guns, hiking, archery, fun crafts and so much more!

Click Here to register or for more information!

Camp Emerson Registration

Camp Emerson is hosting four weeks of summer adventure for your Boy Scout troop. Most sessions begin on Sunday and end Saturday, except for sessions 2 and 4. Download the reservation form or registration packet today!

If you have specific registration questions, please contact Volunteer Services at the Jack Dembo Scout Center. The number is (909) 793-2463 ext 129

Positive Quote
-----------------------

"Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience."

   ~ George Washington

Have a great Scouting week!
Yours in the Spirit of Scouting,

Joe Daniszewski Scout Executive/CEO California Inland Empire Council, BSA 1230 Indiana Court Redlands, CA 92374 909.793.2463, Ext. 120 877.732.1450 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