Monday Memo 

Joseph Daniszewski Scout Executive

Good day and welcome to our May 18th Monday Memo

1. WHY A TOUR PERMIT?
The single highest number of injuries and fatalities in the United States and Scouting are caused by motor vehicle accidents.

A tour permit that has been filed with and approved by the local Scout Council prior to the activity registers the activity as an official Scouting activity. BSA's insurance coverage only applies to official Scouting activities.

Reinforces driver requirements and insurance requirements and encourages routine maintenance checks on vehicles prior to the trip.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF TOUR PERMITS?
Provide the Scout executive with information regarding unit outings and trips - i.e. - a tour permit helps you know "what is going on".

Reinforces leader requirements, especially in regards to Youth Protection, transportation, and aquatic activities. Make sure current forms are used.

Can provide information necessary to locate a troop or post if an emergency arises and lets the council know point of contact when an emergency situation develops.

In summary tour permits re-enforce planning, safety, and two-deep leadership.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FILE THE TOUR PERMIT TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE?
The two-week (in advance) filing requirement helps ensure that trips are well planned. Because of the large number of tour permits filed, late/rush filings cause delays for those who file promptly.

If there are concerns with a tour permit, the two-week filing requirement allows time for correction avoiding cancellation of the trip.

WHAT ACTIVITIES REQUIRE A NATIONAL TOUR PERMIT APPLICATION?
For tours or trips 500 miles or over one way, a National tour permit application is required.

WHAT ACTIVITIES REQUIRE A LOCAL COUNCIL TOUR PERMIT APPLICATION?
Most short, in-town den trips of a few hours do not require a tour permit; however, it is recommended that dens obtain permission slips from parents.

Local Tour Permit (No. 34426D)
National Tour Permit (No. 4419C)

2. Area Cub Scouts Hold Annual Pinewood Derby
Redlands Daily Facts

REDLANDS - On May 2, area Cub Scouts and their families held their annual Pinewood Derby race at the Redlands Mall.

More than 35 wooden Pinewood Derby cars were entered by eight local packs from Grayback District of the California Inland Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

"Each Cub Scout builds his car from a small block of wood in a kit he buys. The design and painting is entirely up to him," event coordinator Steven Pesante, a Cubmaster from Beaumont, said in a news release. "It is a wonderful parent-son activity."

The Scouts raced their wooden racecars down an inclined track.

The overall fastest car belonged to Ronnie VanBurge of Pack 112 in Highland, a third-grade Bear Cub. Second place was won by Jacob Thouas of Pack 24, also in Highland, a fourth-grade Webelos Scout. Third-fastest overall went to Clement Hudson of Pack 10 in Yucaipa, a second-grade Wolf Cub.

The car with the "Best Fuel Economy," aka "slowest", was built by Cole Naylor, a Bear Cub from Pack 322 in Beaumont. This category had a "reverse race," where the slowest car in each heat advanced to the next round.

The "Best of Show" trophy was won by Jacob Thouas from Pack 24, a Webelos Scout for his car "The Batmobile." Grayback Scout Executive Paul Morrow judged the derby. The event was sponsored by the Redlands Masonic Lodge.

This is the 56th year Cub Scouts have held Pinewood Derbys nationally. The first was held in Manhattan Beach in 1953. Over the past 50 years, more than 81 million Pinewood Derby kits have been sold by the Boy Scouts of America to hopeful racers, according to Pesante.

3. Doctors of Chiropractic or Chiropractic Physician
In December 2009 the Health and Safety Support Committee revised the BSA annual health and medical record. As of January 1, 2010, this new BSA health record will take effect. The new form will require physical examinations to be completed and signed by a certified and licensed health-care provider which includes a physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant. This does not include doctors of chiropractic or chiropractic physicians.

The health and safety of our youth participants is our top priority. The BSA's standards do not serve as a commentary on the quality of healthcare provided by those in chiropractic medicine but were designed to ensure all those providing medical examinations have the training to address all of the BSA's high risk factors; give immunizations when necessary; and prescribe medication when needed to assure a safe Scouting experience. Unfortunately, doctors of chiropractic or chiropractic physicians are not uniformly able to provide these services.

While the BSA realizes this policy affects many of our youth and adult members - those who make the Scouting movement what it is - we appreciate their understanding as we work to achieve the most comprehensive health and safety requirements. We appreciate the cooperation of all our members to make Scouting as exciting and safe as possible.

4. Summer Camp at Emerson/Boeseker

6. FOS Report
Congratulation to Mt. Rubidoux, Tahquitz, and Three Peaks for being the top 3 Districts this week. Jim, Donna, and Bill Great Job leading the pack.

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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