Monday Memo
 | Joseph Daniszewski
Scout Executive |  |
Good day and welcome to our March 1st Monday Memo
Interfaith Worship Service in Tahquitz
Tahquitz District held its first annual Interfaith Worship service on the birthday of Scouting, February 8, 2010. Conceived and organized by Unit Commissioner April Hueftle, over 100 were in attendance from all areas of Scouting. Held at Murrieta United Methodist church, many faiths were represented and the service was led by Scouts and Scouters alike both through readings and musical performances. This event is to become part of a new outreach program in Tahquitz to support the religious aspect of Scouting. Kudos to April and the rest of those who made this event happen.
High Desert District BSA 100th Anniversary Roundtable
Desert District Leaders enjoyed a fun, though short ?Happy 100th BSA? celebration at February Roundtable. Local businesses donated goods and services to help scout leaders celebrate. The highlight of the night was a cake created especially for the 100th anniversary. The virtually edible cake featured a scout, U.S. flag, and an eagle atop a mountain from which other scouts zip-lined or canoed, while other scouts camped at its base. The cake also sported a Boy Scout sash, complete with many edible merit badges.
Before our break-out classes, High Desert cub and scout leaders played a Jeopardy-like game, with leaders answering questions about the founding of BSA. Winners took home miniature golf passes.
?Lord Baden-Powell? was also a featured visitor, ready for photo ops with local leaders. HDD Roundtable was a great way to generate excitement for all the upcoming 100th anniversary activities, while leaving plenty of time for regular Round Table activities.
Race to 2010
As many of you know, Saturday, March 6, marks the start of Race to 2010, part of our Get in the Game! 1OOth Anniversary geocaching program. Pinewood derby cars representing councils, districts, and units across the country will race towards the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
Anyone can be part of the race! All you need is a pinewood derby car and a Travel Bug?. If you don?t have one, you can purchase a Travel Bug for just $4.25 from Geocaching.com. Essentially, a Travel Bug is a dog tag with a unique tracking number. Each is associated with its own page on Geocaching.com where people can track its progress as it passes from person to person or cache to cache. The Travel Bug can be put into an existing cache (large enough to hold the derby car), or you can create an entirely new cache to start it off. For tips on building caches that are fun, and help reach important goals like membership recruitment, visit the Get in the Game! toolkit on YourSource.
In addition to the online posting, you can attach a laminated card to your car that talks more about Scouting in your community and what your goals are with this Travel Bug. We?ve provided an example is below, but feel free to customize it to make it your own. All of this information is also found in our Race to 2010 overview.
Online Posting
Name: Be sure to include the words ?Race to 2010? somewhere in the name of your Travel Bug name, so we can track its progress. For example: BSA Race to 2010: Coweta District, Flint River Council or Flint River Race to 2010, Boy Scouts of America
Goal: Travel to meet as many Scouts and non-Scouts as possible. We?ll update this listing with ?finish line? coordinates at a later date.
About this Item: This Travel Bug is attached to a pinewood derby car that was made by Scouts from [COUNCIL/DISTRICT/UNIT]. It is traveling across America! Please move it along, and log your Scouting memories.
Laminated Card (Could also be Geocaching.com Travel Bug Mission)
Help Scouts from [COUNCIL/DISTRICT/UNIT] in [CITY, STATE] move this pinewood derby Travel Bug? across the nation and into as many Scout and non-Scout hands as possible. This is the first ever nationwide pinewood derby race, and we want to cross the finish line! Prizes will be awarded for cars that travel the farthest, pass through the most hands, and have the most creative route, among others. Help us speed along by moving this Travel Bug. And be sure to visit our online log to tell us about your Scouting memories. [COUNCIL/DISTRICT/UNIT] provides [NUMBER] youth from the [REGION/STATE] area with a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community. Find out how to get involved with Scouting where you live! Visit www.Scouting.org.
We sincerely hope that you?ll grab a derby car and join us for Race to 2010. This program provides us with an incredible opportunity to get Scouting out in front
Disney?s Give a Day; Get a Disney Day
 | HOORAY! A day at DISNEYLAND and it won?t cost you a DIME! As Scouting volunteers we live the 3rd part of the Scout Law (Helpful) nearly everyday of our lives. Here is a chance to have a little fun for doing what we naturally do. Your California Inland Empire Council is now a Volunteer Opportunity Provider for The Disney ?Give a Day; Get a Disney Day? program. If you go to DisneyParks.com you can register for the program and then look at the opportunities offered. You will already find several opportunities listed on the website. Just log on and Follow these steps: - Log on; Register; pick your opportunity; give us a day; then we verify your attendance and the ticket in your name will be on it?s way.
We are listed under the city of Redlands, California, as Boy Scouts of America, CIEC, Inc. Our Current opportunities include workdays at both camps. Camp Helendade?s workday will be held on Saturday, May 15th, 2010 and Camp Emerson?s will be held both Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Log on and come join the FUN!!!!!! Additional information on redemption and volunteer opportunities from other non-profits can be found on the Disney website. |
Soles for Souls
I just thought I would let you know about our Tahquitz District Wide Service Project. Back in October of last year I wanted our District to do a district wide service project that all of our units could participate in, from Tigers to Ventures, that would appeal to all our Charter Organizations, that would be meaningful and not cost anything (since we have no money and we would be asking for FOS money at the start of the year). As I researched for a project I heard on the radio about a man who was recieving some award for being a good citizen and he talked about the Soles for Soules organization and when I heard about it I knew that was the project for us. We began to announce the project in Decemeber of 2009 and committed each unit to collect 100 pairs of shoes in honor of our 100th aniversary to be collected and delievered on Saturday February 20th in honor of Baden Powell's Birthday, which was the 22nd. Well, we started to collect the shoes and the units and the Murrieta Stake really got behind it. We started storing the shoes in our house and then in a donated storage facility. We sent our first load of shoes with Sports Challet (about 14,000 shoes) and had our final collection on the 20th, where we drove a very large horse trailer and a moving trailer up to Las Vegas with (about 9,000 shoes) where we loaded them at a warehouse. My wife, Ladd Stokes and Ron Thompson drove them up and unloaded them and Ladd Stokes and Ron Thompson donated the trailers and gas to go up. All in all it was great service project, our goal was 10,000 pairs of shoes, 100 from each unit and we more than doubled our goal. It was so touching and inspiring to see all those shoes in the trailiers and then to unload them and to see them all over the warehouse floor, it really touched our hearts. To know that we have helped so many people in need, is really the heart of Scouting.
To quote that famous shoe person, "One shoe (pair) could change your life." - Cinderella
Thanks, Wayne Chase
Tahquitz District Chairman
Venturing Age/Grade Eligibility Change
The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to change the eligibility requirements for Venturing to ensure consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other core programs. The current age and grade eligibility requirement for participation in the Venturing program is 14 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age requirement will be changed to 14 years of age, or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade. The maximum age for participation remains under 21 years of age. In support of this change, attached is a list of frequently asked questions. This information is posted at www.scouting.org/venturing.
FAQs
Q. When does the age/grade eligibility change take effect?
A. This change becomes effective May 1, 2010.
Q. Does this impact Sea Scouts?
A. Sea Scouts is part of the Venturing program. Therefore, the revised eligibility requirements apply to Sea Scouting.
Q. Does this impact Exploring?
A. No, this change only applies to the Venturing program.
Q. Does this change affect high-adventure bases?
A. No, the age/grade requirements are now in alignment with the high-adventure bases.Specifically, regarding our sea bases, the PADI requirements are:
- Age-12- to 14-Year-Olds
- Depth-Maximum 18 meters/60 feet for Junior Open Water Divers. Maximum 21 meters/70 feet for continuing education
- After Certification-Must dive with an adult certified diver
- Responsibility and Risk-Parent/guardian and child sign administrative forms.
Q. What effect will this change have on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
A. This change to age/grade eligibility will have no effect on the LDS Church's current application of the Venturing program.
Q. Won't this change be detrimental to my Boy Scout numbers, and aren't we just "trading" numbers from a membership perspective?
A. This change to eligibility requirements for Venturing is to provide youth (boys and girls) with late birthdays (generally June-September) an opportunity to join a crew with their peer group upon completion of the eighth grade. This adjustment is to provide consistency within our program and remove any unnecessary obstacles to increasing membership as these youth prepare to enter high school with their peers.
Q. Will this change have an effect on youth summer camp eligibility?
A. This change to the Venturing program will have no effect on eligibility for summer camp participation.
Q. Will this change affect eligibility for youth leadership training for Venturers (e.g., Kodiak, Kodiak X, etc.)?
A. No, youth leadership training will continue to follow the recommended course outlines.
Q. Are there any Venturing advancement items that can't be completed if you are 13 years old?
A. This change will have no effect on award eligibility. As a registered Venturer, the youth may pursue the awards of their choosing.
Q. When will the national office update related literature that is used to support the programs?
A. All relevant program groups are auditing their literature resources to determine the necessary updates. This will be an ongoing process, and as literature is reprinted, these changes will be made.
Q. What registration forms are affected?
A. The following registration forms and publications are being updated to reflect the new Venturing age joining requirements.
- No. 524-901, Registrar Procedures Manual-Available on BSA Info by March 1, 2010
- No. 524-104, Youth-Serving Executives Guide to Registration-Available on BSA Info by March 1, 2010
- No. 524-420, Unit Renewal Application Instructions-Available on BSA Info by May 1, 2010. Order new forms when current stock is depleted.
- No. 28-402S, New-Unit Application-Available on BSA Info by May 1, 2010. Order new forms when current stock is depleted.
- No. 524-406A, Boy Scouts of America Application for Youth Membership (English)-Available by May 1, 2010. Order new forms when current stock is depleted.
- No. 524-423, Boy Scouts of America Application for Youth Membership (Spanish)-Available by May 1, 2010. Order new forms when current stock is depleted.
Q. When will these forms be updated and available to order?
A. All forms will be available May 1, 2010.
Q. When will ScoutNET have the new Venturing age/grade eligibility?
A. Councils will be able to register youth members using the new requirements once the April 2010 month-end close occurs (May 3, 2010).
Q. When will Internet Rechartering be updated for use by Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships?
A. Internet Rechartering will be updated to reflect the new requirements for unit renewals beginning in September 2010. In the interim, Internet Rechartering will remain available during May-August for Venturing crews and Sea Scout ships to renew online.
Boy Scouts Recognized by School District
Derek Curtis, Life Scout, and Matthew Nieburger, Star Scout, both of Troop 100 in 5 Nations District, have been recognized by the Moreno Valley Unified School District in the District Science Fair. Matthew is a 7th grader and won in the "Best of Show" category, and Derek is an 8th grader and won in the "Sweeptstakes" category. Both boys will be continuing on in April to the RIMS County Science Fair. (RIMS stands for Riverside, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino Counties) A good scout is always prepared and does his best, in all areas of his life. These two boys certainly exemplify the scout motto!
Grayback District New Paraprofessional - Amy Wynne
Please welcome our newest staff member, Amy Wynne. She and her her husband Mike are the proud parents of two sons - Michael age 13 and Gabriel -age 10.
Amy has been a scouter for over five years in the Grayback District. Her scouting experience has included serving as an assistant den leader. She has been a pack trainer and committee chair for two years. On the district level Amy has served as the District Popcorn Kernel and through her leadership, helped increase the Grayback District's sales as well as participation. Amy is also involved in her sons' school PTA. Amy will be assisting Paul in the Grayback District.
| Monday Memo Kudos | A grateful Scout Executive salutes our Roundtable volunteers: | | | | | | High Desert | | | | | Bill Mattingly | Jeannee Bradley | Greg Lundeen | Tami Caballero | | Rick Cales | Randy Kelly | Ray Romo | Jessica Hankins | | | | | | Kudos to those that helped out in Pasadena on January 3rd | | | | | | BSA Adventure Base 100 | | Don Curtis | Laurie Curtis | | Order of the Arrow Read the Mustang, the official newsletter of the Western Region, Order of the Arrow. Click Here |
Adult Leader Awards
| Tahquitz District | Unit | Award | Arrowhead District | Unit | Award |
| Douglas Ames | | William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer | Eric Gurney | DIST | Commissioner Key |
| Tony LoPiccolo | | William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer | Eric Gurney | DIST | Arrowhead Honor |
| Greg Rasmussen | | William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer | Kathy Kaiser | P512 | Cub Scouter |
| Kenneth Radosevich | DIST | District Committee Key | Alma Raarup | P24 | Cub Scouter |
| Debbie Taylor | P536 | Cub Scouter | Sophia Ortega | P24 | Cub Scouter |
| Debbie Taylor | P536 | Cubmaster | Ray Ortega | P24 | Cub Scouter |
| David Hall | P329 | Cub Scouter | Joe Gallagos | P24 | Cub Scouter |
| Charles Chapman | C604 | Venturing Leader's Training | Dawn Lord | P24 | Cub Scouter |
| Ed Wolfslau | T604 | Boy Scout Leader's Training | Marcus Charles | P24 | Cub Scouter |
| Angie Kerits | T604 | Boy Scout Leader's Training | | | |
| Carl Vicnair | T604 | Boy Scout Leader's Training | Old Baldy District | Unit | Award |
| Nick Radcliffe | C604 | Venturing Leader's Training | Paula Kelly | P306 | Cub Scouter |
| Kieran Bonus | T734 | Boy Scout Leader's Training | Floyd Eugene Moose | P306 | Cub Scouter |
| Ed Wolfslau | P346 | Cubmaster | Troy Maynor | T614 | Boy Scout Leader's Training |
| Ed Wolfslau | P346 | Webelos Den Leader | Jennifer Kniss | P655 | Webelos Den Leader |
| Ed Wolfslau | P346 | Cub Scout Den Leader | Terence Tessier | P600 | Cubmaster Award |
| Carl Vicnair | P332 | Webelos Den Leader | | | |
| Peggy Sager | C604 | Venturing Leader's Training | High Desert District | Unit | Award |
| Peggy Sager | C604 | Venturing Advisor's Key | Thomas Cherry | | William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer |
| | | Mac McLeod | C351 | William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer |
| Temescal District | Unit | Award | Jessica Hankins | P169 | Pack Trainer |
| Jerry Parra | P205 | Tiger Cub Den Leader | | | |
| Mike Downs | P134 | Cub Scout Den Leader | Three Peaks | Unit | Award |
| Roxanne Miller | P421 | Webelos Den Leader | Mark Vela | T444 | Boy Scout Leader's Training |
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| Five Nations District | Unit | Award | Sunrise | Unit | Award |
| Michelle Smith | P520 | Cub Scout Den Leader | Edward Folts | | William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer |
| Michelle Smith | P520 | Cub Scouter | | | |
| Dennis Carlos | C488 | Venturing Advisor Award of Merit | Mt. Rubidoux District | Unit | Award |
| | | Rosa Whitton | P29 | Tiger Cub Den Leader |
Hall of Fame Awards Veterans Award
| Name | District | Unit | Award | Name | Years | District |
| Joshua Herrmann | OB | P641 | Home Run | Richard Poplin | 10 | TQ |
| Lorrie Herrmann | OB | P641 | Single | Steven Pesante | 15 | GB |
| Mathew Anderson | TQ | P500 | Single | Gregory Rasmussen | 10 | TQ |
| Donald Latham | TQ | P332 | Single | Jimmy Ford | 65 | MR |
| Ethan Edwards | TQ | P332 | Single | | | |
| Logan Lane | TQ | P332 | Double | Veteran Application | | |
| Greg Salerno | TQ | P332 | Single | | | |
| Dylan Rutignani | TQ | P332 | Single | | | |
FOS Report | February 26th 2010 | | Goal | Actual | % of Goal | Cash to Date | 2009 Actual | Feb. 2010 Proj. |
| Mt. Rubidoux | Kathleen Hartman | $122,000 | $32,442 | 26.6% | $25,750 | $24,686 | $31,506 |
| High Desert | Bruce Ebmeyer | $102,000 | $23,877 | 23.4% | $15,894 | $5,528 | $20,000 |
| Tahquitz | Donna Baker | $144,000 | $29,006 | 20.1% | $13,749 | $12,500 | $23,000 |
| Sunrise | Mike Lindley | $62,000 | $10,406 | 16.8% | $3,846 | $5,037 | $10,000 |
| Grayback | Paul Foster | $105,000 | $15,355 | 14.6% | $11,483 | $10,503 | $18,000 |
| Old Baldy | John Sitar | $134,000 | $18,199 | 13.6% | $8,955 | $29,184 | $24,000 |
| Temescal | Grant Clark | $128,000 | $12,021 | 9.4% | $6,693 | $25,620 | $25,000 |
| Arrowhead | Major Fritz | $80,000 | $5,674 | 7.1% | $2,266 | $21,141 | $7,000 |
| 5 Nations | Aaron Knox | $51,500 | $2,240 | 4.3% | $490 | $13,643 | $3,590 |
| 3 Peaks | Joe Wilson | $73,000 | $2,350 | 3.2% | $1,191 | $2,700 | $3,500 |
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$1,001,500 |
$151,570 |
15.1% |
$90,317 |
$150,542 |
$165,596 |
Click Here for the LDS FOS Report
POSITIVE QUOTE
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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
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