Monday Memo 

Joseph Daniszewski Scout Executive

Good day and welcome to our March 29th Monday Memo

2010 Membership Campaign Guidebook

Spring has sprung and it is always a great time to invite young people and their families into your pack, troop, team, crew and post. Check out the brand new, 2010 Membership Campaign Guidebook from our Council Membership/Relationships Committee. Let's plan how we can personally invite all our elgible youth to join scouting! Our Inland Empire community will become even better! Click Here for Guidebook

Cahuilla Lodge Vigil Ceremony

This past Friday night, March 26/27th, Cahuilla Lodge had 9 of their nominated 13 Vigil Candidates complete their Vigil. It was a wonderful evening at the Boseker Scout Reservation. The stars were out and the air was cool.  Attached are a few pics we wanted to share; needless to say, Our new Lodge Chief, Adam Purvis, was the Vigil Chief and  he did a great job.  Mark Triplett, Tahquitz Chapter Adviser, outfitted Adam in the Regalia and does a wonderful job in regalia design.  Rick Pohlers of the Serrano Chapter coached Adam and Ken Hedrick was their Adviser.

Donnie Eimen-Navajo, Tyler Eimen-Navajo, Ian McLeod-Serrano, Rosana McLeod-Serrano, Zach Olson-Tahquitz, Daniel Perry-Aca, Mike Radosevich-Tahquitz, Keith Weinrich-Tahquitz, Steven Weinrich-Tahquitz

Adam Purvis-Vigil Chief/Tahquitz, Ken Hedrick-Adviser/Tahquitz, Rick Pohlers-Vigil Advisers/Wanakik, Judy Graeber-Vigil Advisers/Wanakik

My Scouting and Tour Permit Applications

Tour Permit Applications
Adult unit leaders can apply for tour permits electronically with an automated approval process that provides for prompt electronic delivery of approved permits. The applicant will need to provide detailed information about tour destination; dates; itinerary; participation and leadership; transportation plans (including vehicle information, driver's license numbers, and insurance coverage); and the training certifications for Youth Protection and any other certifications needed for the tour.

The Submission Process
All registered unit leaders have access to Tour Permits from MyScouting at http://www.scouting.org/. The MyScouting account verifies that the owner is a BSA leader associated with a unit. Within Tour Permits, the leader has access only to his or her unit. This authentication replaces the physical signatures on tour permit applications.

Unit leaders enter all the necessary information for the tour, and rules specific to tour permits are applied. Helpful messages advise the leader about any missing information. Online features allow easy entry of driver information for transportation and required training supervision. The volunteer can submit local and national applications for either traditional units or Learning for Life posts. The online Help document explains how to complete and submit permit applications to the council.

Remember, local tour permit applications should be submitted two weeks before the tour, and national applications at least one month before the tour start date.

The Approval Process
Once the permit application has been submitted, the council evaluates and approves it: or, if further work is needed, the council may return an application to each permit creator. Once approved, each tour permit has a unique tour ID number.

Unit Leaders are notified via e-mail when an application is submitted and approved. At all appropriate steps in the process, automatic notifications go to the permit creator, the tour leader, and the assistant tour leader. The unit committee chair and unit leader also receive e-mail notifications if they have MyScouting accounts. The tour permit creator receives a PDF version of the approved permit via e-mail.

If you need any help from our Volunteer Services Team call 909-793-2463 x129 or x130. 

Temescal 2nd Annual Golf Classic 

Come play and help Scouting continue its great tradition of service to the youth of our community at Western Hills Country Club on May 10th, 2010. Bring your friends and business associates for a day of fun, friends and prizes! To download a registration form or register online Click Here

Hot fun in the Summertime! Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Emerson!

Boy Scout Summer Camp is where all the promises of the Boy Scout handbook are delivered. Signed up for camp yet? Choose Camp Emerson and celebrate our 100th Anniversary year in style.

Here are the top ten reasons to attend Emerson:

• At a mile high, our scouts keep cool while having fun in the sun!
• Scouts can work on 67 different merit badges, 11 Eagle required merit badges offered
• Individual Scout campers are most welcome - Leadership provided
• $295 camp fee a real value
• Experienced and trained Staff
• Meet Chief Taquitz
• High adventure activities
• Special Day treks
• New Scouts can learn their outdoor skills on the Trail to First Class
• Our Dining Hall offers three great, nutritious meals a day

Click Here for dates and flier, Stake your claim today! Join us for our 90^th year of Camp!

Check out our 2010 Leaders’ Guide by visiting our web site at  www.campemerson.org

Register for Summer 2011 Northern Tier National High Adventure Program

Attached you will find a registration form and sign-up procedures for Wilderness Canoe Treks for the summer of 2011 at one of the three National High Adventure Bases that are part of the Northern Tier Program. Open registration for individual units begins on April 1, 2010.

Please distribute to the appropriate staff member in your council and to volunteers. Reservation Form

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Northern Tier National High Adventure Program at 218-365-4811.

Philmont Training Center 2010 Promotion Kit

Philmont Training Center (PTC) hosts the best volunteer training, led by the top leaders to deliver the latest information, strategies, and practices to make your local Scouting programs a success. The Training Center hosts courses specializing in all levels of Scouting and for all positions within Scouting: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing unit, District, and Council levels.

Sending your unit, district and council level volunteers to a Philmont Training Center (PTC) course will help support your local council operations by helping to strengthen your operations at all levels. By sending your volunteers to a PTC course they will come back with the newest program, operations and finance information available. They will become enthusiastic and stronger volunteers and advocates for you as well. Course schedules are now available online, and registration is done by the individual Scouter through www.MyScouting.org.

PTC offers full-family programs as well - a unique opportunity for you to help promote Scouting to not only the volunteer, but to their entire family as well. PTC offers full-family programs for not only spouses, but for boys and girls from infants to teens.  

You can also help promote a Dynamic and Relevant Program through a comprehensive youth development program offered at Philmont called NAYLE (National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience). This offers co-ed youth the leadership pinnacle of training, available only through the Philmont Training Center.

To help promote the Philmont Training Center to your volunteers, a PowerPoint presentation and companion notes are available on the PhilmontTrainingCenter.org website for use at council, district or unit events.

More information can be found at http://www.philmonttrainingcenter.org/.  A downloadable single-page handout is also available for download by clicking HERE 

Philmont Scout Ranch
17 Deer Run Road
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2281

Emergency Preparedness BSA

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is pleased to partner with the Boy Scouts of America to increase the level of citizen preparedness across the country. DHS has asked the Boy Scouts of America to build upon the foundation of the Ready campaign and to help citizens across the country prepare for emergencies of all kinds.

Emergency management, emergency preparedness, and disaster services are common throughout the United States—we take care of each other. By whatever name, these activities encompass mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery related to any kind of disaster, whether natural, technological, or national security. Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property, and to help a community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster occurs.

It is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The Emergency Preparedness BSA program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation.

The emergencies of today's world demand more than ever that our young people and adults be trained as individuals and as units to meet emergency situations. The importance of this training is not new to the Boy Scouts of America, as Scouting has always taught youth to be prepared for all types of emergencies. Since Scouting began in the United States, Scouts have responded to the needs of their communities and nation in time of crisis.

From its beginning, the Scouting movement has taught youth to do their best, to do their duty to God and country, to help others, and to prepare themselves physically, mentally, and morally to meet these goals. The basic aims of Scouting include teaching youth to take care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the will to be ready to serve in an emergency.

In addition to the millions of youth and adults who are active members of the Boy Scouts of America, millions of former members were trained in Scouting skills that prepare them for meeting emergencies. They are a built-in source of help to meet the challenge of readiness for any emergency situation. As Scouting units across the country begin planning an emphasis on emergency preparedness, this foundation of former members can be a resource for support—a trained group to help assure a response that will benefit the homes and communities of our nation.

When an emergency occurs, it affects every youth and adult member of BSA in the immediate area, creating the responsibility to respond first, as an individual; second, as a member of a family; and third, as a member of a Scouting unit serving the neighborhood and community. Because of these multiple levels of responsibility, the Emergency Preparedness BSA plan includes training for individual, family, and unit preparedness. Special training in all three areas is a prerequisite for BSA members conducting any type of emergency service in their communities.

Individual Preparedness
The primary emphasis of this initial step in the program is to train members to be mentally and emotionally prepared to act promptly and to develop in them the ability to take care of themselves. Teaching young people to know and be able to use practical survival skills when needed is an important part of individual preparedness.

Family Preparedness
Since family groups will be involved in most emergency situations, this part of the plan includes basic instructions to help every Scouting family prepare for emergencies. Families will work together to learn basic emergency skills and how to react when faced with fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, explosions, warning signals, fallout protection, terrorism attacks, and other emergency situations.

Community Preparedness
The program fosters the desire to help others and teaches members how to serve their communities in age-appropriate ways. By taking the age-appropriate First Aid for Children course (Tiger Cubs) and Basic Aid Training (Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts), these boys help ease the burden on the family and community resources. Through all Scouting ranks and for adult members, the responsibilities and skills for community service increase with the members' maturity.

The Award
When a member has fulfilled the requirements, a completed application is submitted to the council. Upon approval, an Emergency Preparedness pin is awarded. The pin may be worn on civilian clothing or on the uniform, centered on the left pocket flap.

Your Kit
What you have on hand when a disaster happens could make a big difference. Plan to store enough supplies for everyone in your household for at least three days.

Planning
Planning ahead is the first step to a calmer and more assured disaster response

Resources
These materials may be ordered from your local or state office of emergency management or from FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Include the full title, publication or item number, quantity, and your name, address, and zip code.

News & Tidbits

Weekly Camping Report

Camp Emerson Attendance Report