Monday Memo 

Joseph Daniszewski Scout Executive

Good day and welcome to our May 17th, 2010 Monday Memo

CIEC Receives Proclamation The Riverside County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation recognizing the BSA's 100th Anniversary, "Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey." Supervisor Bob Buster presented the proclamation Tuesday to CIEC's Scout Executive, Joseph Daniszewski. Also attending the presentation were Tracy Youden, Mt. Rubidoux District Executive; Robert Quezada and Lou Monville III, CIEC Executive Board; Carol Walls, Mt. Rubidoux Day Camp Chair and Den Leader with Pack 29; and Melissa Smith, Den Leader with Pack 97. Supervisors John F. Tavaglione, Jeff Stone, John J. Benoit and Marion Ashley also joined in the presentation.

New Addition To Our Staff

The California Inland Empire Council has named Kevin Gustafson to serve as the new council program director and Grayback District Director.

Kevin will be working closely with the many volunteer committees that oversee council programs including: facilities and properties, camping committee, risk management, advancement, training and the annual Trail’s End Popcorn sale.

Kevin comes to us from the Grand Canyon Council, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona where he has served professionally since 1995, most recently as the Mesa District Director. Kevin also managed the council summer camp programs for nine years and has served on staff for three Wood Badge courses.

Kevin earned his Eagle Scout Award with Phoenix Troop 6 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management from Arizona State University with a Certificate in Youth and Human Service Agency Administration from American Humanics, Inc.

Please welcome Kevin to our California Inland Empire Council.

2010 Popcorn Sale - Save the date!

The California Inland Empire Council 2010 Popcorn Sale is just right around the corner, so get popping, and sign your unit up to sell today!  In the meantime, here are a few dates to stick in your unit program planning calendar:

By the way, did you know that there are several new, exciting changes happening to the popcorn  sale this year?  One new change is that in 2010, Scouts will be able to add their online orders with their traditional sale numbers to help get them into a higher prize bracket!  Check back each month and attend your district’s  popcorn sale kick-off in August to hear about more fun changes to the 2010 Popcorn Campaign.

Philmont Training Center

It is not too late to register for a course at the Philmont Training Center.  Just log into MyScouting.org and go to “Events” to register online.  A trip to the Philmont Training Center is not only the top-level training for volunteers and professionals, it is also one of the best family trips you’ll ever have! 

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.

You can bring the whole family too!

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.

Family Program is available for boys and girls from infant to teen, and spouses too. The schedule allows for both parents to be in classes, or have the spouse be in their own family program; single parents can bring their families also.

Family program groups participate in age-appropriate activities. Different groups have different schedules. Some examples: archery and air-rifle shooting - ropes/confidence course - Dutch oven cooking - handicraft projects and instructional classes - hiking - horse or pony rides - overnighters - museum tours

Special Programs

Mountain Treks - Unique 5-day guided backcountry backpacking trek exclusive to the PTC family program for 14-20 year olds.

NAYLE (National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience) - A weeklong co-ed, outdoor-based training in leadership and teamwork for 14-20 year olds for seven days.

Additional Information

This information is also available on our homepage: www.PhilmontTrainingCenter.org

• Download Philmont Training Center Slideshow Power Point (Great for district roundtable or council events)
• Download Slideshow Notes(complimentary to Training Center Slideshow)
• Download Conference Schedule  

Registering

Everyone is invited! You no longer need approval from a your council.  Register on-line via MyScouting.org First time visitors to MyScouting.org, will need to Register Go to "Events" Go to "Event Registration" and fill in the profile, if needed Go to "Philmont Training Center" Go to "Philmont Training Center 2010 Conference Registration" Begin the registration process and payment

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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