California Inland Empire Council Monday Memo |
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Welcome to our April 4th, 2011 Monday Memo |
U.S. Flag Presentation
On Wednesday, March 30th, Kurt Wochholz presented Scout Executive Joe Daniszewski with a United States Flag that was flown over the Nation’s Capitol on February 8th , 2010. The US Flag was presented in honor of BSA’s centennial by US Representative Ken Calvert.
Prepared. For Life.™ and our communities by Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca
I often mention to people how I couldn't even spell blog three years ago—and now I'm writing one! It's one of the ways this old' dog is still learning new tricks to stay ahead of the game and keep in touch with all of you.
So as we all grow and develop under our new Prepared. For Life.™ identity, I am really encouraged to see councils offering more and more opportunities in their communities for Scouts to learn about new technologies and try new areas of expertise.
A recent newspaper article sent to me describes how Scouts had the chance to pick up new technological skills with mentoring from employees at Caterpillar's Decatur, Illinois, plant. It was a huge merit badge fair with about 250 Scouts participating from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri.
Scouts spent the day at the plant—which produces heavy duty off-road trucks used for construction and mining—learning about drafting, electricity, electronics, and radio with guidance from Caterpillar employees and Scout leaders. One of my favorite quotes from an employee in this story: "I think the employees feel good about being part of an organization that's involved in the community.”
I like to think that our Prepared. For Life.™ identity and how we think about our communities both follow the same path. By Caterpillar employees investing their time and talents to give back to their community and teaching our Scouts new skills, our Scouts, in turn, will be better Prepared. For Life.™ to be a stronger contributor to society going forward—and prepared for making their contribution to the collective life of their community.
It's inspiring to see how companies like Caterpillar embrace our vision and have made Scouting part of their mission to serve communities where they operate and beyond. I'd like to share a hearty "Well done!” with Caterpillar and the Lincoln Trails Council in Decatur for pulling this opportunity together.
How are businesses in your councils offering new ways for Scouts to be Prepared. For Life.™?
Bob Mazzuca
Pack 641 Visits Local Radio Station On March 11th, Pack 641 of Alta Loma visited and toured the KFROG radio station. They got to meet one of the DJ's Doug Frog and make a recording for a commercial for the KFROG sponsored event Red, White and Cruise. The boys learned how commercials for radio are made.
Blessings,
Cathy Johanson-Hayes
Parent Committee Chair, Pack 641 |  |  |
Journey to Excellence Service Hours
You can now enter your service hours at www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence . Look for the “Service Project” area of the screen. There you can find the link to log your hours, information for first time users, ideas and tips for a successful service project, and sample reports that can be pulled by your council administrator. To enter your service hours click on “service hours website.” Choose “New User Click Here” or enter in your existing username and password. Users can still use www.goodturnforamerica and they will be redirected to the new data collection site.
Volunteers with a MyScouting account can also reach the Journey to Excellence service hour website by clicking on the Journey to Excellence Information link on the left side of the screen in the “Council Tools” section. Once they click the link they will be directed to www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence and can follow the same procedures as listed above.
Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards
The California Inland Empire Council’s National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Chapter held it’s annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner and NESA Awards on Friday, March 25th, 2011. Ninety-three class members, along with Scouting parents, leaders, and alumni gathered at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California. Key note speaker Colonel Udo “Karl” McGregor gave an inspirational talk on his 35 years of experience in the United States Air Force and the difference that being an Eagle Scout made in his life and career.
Eagle Scout Aidan Judd was recognized with the council’s Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. Aidan’s project was the creation of a computer kiosk that archived veteran’s war memories. His project will then be submitted to the BSA’s Western Region for consideration as a regional Eagle Scout Project of the Year. In addition, Eagle Scout Frank Sydow, who earned his award in August 1961 was recognized with NESA’s Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. The evening ended with a rededication to living the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law in everyday life.
For more information about the National Eagle Scout Association, visit www.NESA.org or CIEC NESA Chapter membership application to download.
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!
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 53 different merit badges, 11 Eagle required merit badges offered
- Individual Scout campers are most welcome - Leadership provided
- $305 camp fee a real value
- Experienced and trained Staff
- Meet Chief Taquitz
- High adventure activities with E-Team!
- Special Day treks
- New Scouts can learn their outdoor skills on the Trail to First Class
- Our Dining Hall offers great food & lots of it!
Click Here for dates and registration information.
Scout Wire
Top Stories:
JTE Unit Spreadsheets Available; Volunteer Dashboard Launches April 8
New Journey to Excellence spreadsheets have been developed for use by units and districts to keep track of their JTE achievements. Read more
New Version of Guide to Safe Scouting Released
After a thorough review and an extensive revision, the latest version of the Guide to Safe Scouting is now available online. Read more
Northern Tier Summer 2012 Registration Opens April 1
Registration for the summer 2012 Norther Tier National High Adventure Program opened at 8 a.m. (CDT) April 1. Read more
Our Golden Eagles - Flying High and Looking Great!
Vice President of Membership/Relationships Mike Downs, Vice President of Program Matt Flanagan and Council President Jim Prior are looking great in the 2011 Golden Eagle shirt! Call Scout Executive Joe Daniszewski at 909-793-2463 x120 to find out how you can earn the coveted shirt!
Venturing Advisor Newsletter
Here is your April issue of the CIEC Venturing Advisor! Click Here
Recently Completed Eagles
| Name | District | Unit | Name | District | Unit | Name | District | Unit |
| Jacob Natzic | Three Peaks | Troop 444 | Matthew Phlethean | Temescal | Crew 733 | James Young II | Temescal | Troop 107 |
| Logan McGlothlin | Arrowhead | Troop 110 | Chance Rummler | High Desert | Crew 559 | Raul Platero | Old Baldy | Crew 694 |
| John Baldwin | Arrowhead | Troop 251 | Jordan Jones | Three Peaks | Crew 485 | Landon Merrill | Old Baldy | Team 76 |
| Jeramy Tester | High Desert | Team 465 | Sheldon Larson | Three Peaks | Crew 485 | Brian Gates | Grayback | Troop 44 |
| Gage Meservy | High Desert | Team 465 | Mark Piazza | Tahquitz | Crew 734 | Dallas Parker | Temescal | Troop 209 |
| Brandon Dunn | Three Peaks | Crew 908 | Jarred Baca | Tahquitz | Crew 534 | Christopher Watkins | High Desert | Crew 956 |
| Luke Tabor | Three Peaks | Crew 108 | Jason Geminert | Tahquitz | Team 624 | Dennis VanBuskirk | Sunrise | Team 104 |
| Alex Durham | Grayback | Crew 335 | Chandler Woodward | Tahquitz | Team 924 | Kyle Le | Temescal | Troop 251 |
| Eric Palmer | Mt. Rubidoux | Crew 6 | Michael Weiss | Five Nations | Troop 120 | Jordan Grover | Temescal | Troop 399 |
| Dustin Huerta | Mt. Rubidoux | Troop 141 | Nicholas Schadt | Five Nations | Troop 120 | John Skidmore | Arrowhead | Team 114 |
| Connor Poitras | Temescal | Troop 251 | Mark Sigman II | Grayback | Troop 19 | Jacob Fisk | Arrowhead | Troop 40 |
Weekly Camping Report
| Camp Emerson | Dates | Units | Youth | Adults | Camp Wiley | Dates | Units | Youth | Adults |
| WK#1 | 6/26 to 7/2/11 | 11 | 106 | 23 | Session #1 Closed | 7/1/ to 7/4 2011 | 15 | 122 | 114 |
| WK#2 | 7/4 to 7/9/11 | 6 | 56 | 15 | Session #2 Closed | 7/7 to 7/10 2011 | 7 | 126 | 98 |
| WK#3 | 7/10 to 7/16/11 | 14 | 132 | 39 | Session #3 Closed | 7/14 to 7/17 2011 | 7 | 129 | 120 |
| WK#4 | 7/18 to 7/23/11 | 23 | 226 | 60 | Session #4 Closed | 7/21/ to 7/24 2011 | 8 | 125 | 122 |
| WK#5 | 7/24 to 7/30/11 | 14 | 124 | 26 | Session #5 Closed | 7/28 to 7/31 2011 | 7 | 76 | 76 |
| WK#6 | 7/31 to 8/6/11 | 8 | 86 | 19 | Session #6 Closed | 8/4 to 8/7 2011 | 12 | 118 | 116 |
| Subtotal | | 76 | 730 | 182 | Session #7 | 8/11 to 8/14 2011 | 1 | 18 | 21 |
| Camp Wisumahi | | | | | Subtotal | | 57 | 714 | 667 |
| Session #1 | 6/20 to 25 2011 | 15 | 44 | 27 | | | | | |
| Session #2 | 7/25 to 30 2011 | | | | Grand Total | | 154 | 1512 | 884 |
| Subtotal | | 15 | 44 | 27 | | | | | |
| Transition Camp | 6/20 to 25 2011 | 6 | 24 | 8 | | | | | |
Camp Emerson Attendance Report
Friends of Scouting Weekly Report
| 4/4/2011 | | 2011 Goal | 2011 Pledged (Year To Date) | 2011 Actual
(Cash To Date) | % of Goal | 4/4/2010 Actual (Cash To Date) |
| Mt. Rubidoux | John Kantola | $120,000 | $87,870 | $63,325 | 73.23% | $49,229 |
| Sunrise | Scott Evans | $59,500 | $38,116 | $33,865 | 64.06% | $25,392 |
| Temescal | Gary DeFraene | $108,400 | $63,682 | $49,800 | 58.75% | $57,622 |
| Tahquitz | Wayne Chase | $137,000 | $75,919 | $55,894 | 55.42% | $76,903 |
| 3 Peaks | Andrew Kotyuk | $70,000 | $35,810 | $34,368 | 51.16% | $37,721 |
| Arrowhead | Michael Bentley | $63,000 | $32,020 | $24,159 | 50.83% | $8,121 |
| High Desert | Greg Lundeen | $100,250 | $41,668 | $28,634 | 41.56% | $39,597 |
| Grayback | Dr. Michael Kuhn | $106,000 | $43,678 | $37,160 | 41.21% | $45,480 |
| Old Baldy | Greg Risser | $131,250 | $44,087 | $19,677 | 33.59% | $29,034 |
| 5 Nations | Robin Hastings | $45,500 | $9,737 | $7,500 | 21.40% | $19,116 |
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$940,900 |
$472,587 |
$354,382 |
50.23% |
$388,215 |
Positive Quote
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"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Robert Kennedy Announcing the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Indiana on April 4, 1968
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6mxL2cqxrA
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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