2010 was a continuation of 2009. We improved in most areas and have seen that we need to continue to strive for 100 % participation in all areas, not just financial. Our choice of Joe as Scout Executive was the best thing that has happened to this council and I thank the selection committee.
In 2010, we saw all disciplines improve. Our financial position improved greatly, but we fell short of our FOS Goal. With continued strong stewardship and transparent control of our resources, we ended the year with a surplus. Our district staff, in keeping our FOS pledge loss to less then 6%, did a great job. Although our membership retention is way up, we need to figure out why our Cub Scouts are not advancing as much as we would like. Overall the stars are shining over the council again.
2011 will be more of the same. Our effort for Friends of Scouting is 100% participation within the board and all the families in our council. We need to hit our goals this year. Vern Goodwalt is leading us in developing a true strategic plan with many Scouting volunteers involved. Our expectations are high, so we have many eyes watching.
We are setting the future now and yes, it does start from the top, but this time we are including all levels of Scouting to buy in to our approach. There are 457,983 potential Scouts waiting to be convinced to join the Boy Scouts of America. That is our job!
Jim Prior, C.I.E.C. President
Eagle Project Day #1
Twenty-Three Volunteers helped out Tyler E. of Troop 652, Old Baldy District, this past Saturday with Day #1 of his Eagle Scout Project. The ground was prepared, then there was the digging for the footing and pouring the cement. The younger Scouts helped out by cleaning up the grounds, the toys, and inside the house. Tyler is working with the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House (LLRMH) and building a an 8 X 8 storage shed to hold 60 Emergency Earthquakes kits. The kits are currently being stored in the basement of the house and the house did not have the funds to build the shed.
The LLRMH houses over 40 families daily, while the families children are at the Loma Linda Hospital. The House is planning an extensive expansion in the near future, where they can house up to 60 families. Tyler's Eagle project will continue on May 7th, when he and his Volunteers will frame, construct, paint and roof the actual shed, and finishing up on May 8th with the dry walling and shelving of the shed. Tyler would like to especially thank Mr. Gene Moose for all of his help with his project!
New Alumni Award Announcement
The national BSA Alumni Relations Committee is pleased to announce a newly created award: the Alumni Award. The requirements are available at www.BSAalumni.org for registered alumni. If you or someone you know is not registered, it only takes a few minutes.
The BSA’s definition of alumni is, “everyone positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scouts of America-former Scouts, family members of Scouts past and present, volunteers past and present, community leaders, and the millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day.”
The recognition items for the Alumni Award include a very nice-looking square knot AND lapel pin. Everyone is encouraged to register as a BSA Alum at www.BSAalumni.org so you can apply for this new award if you or someone you know qualify!
Tahquitz Chapter OA callout in the falling snow at the District Camporee
N.Y.L.T. - Why Should Scouts Attend?
National Youth Leadership Training (N.Y.L.T.) is advanced leadership training for youth troop, team and crew leaders. N.Y.L.T provides youth leaders with the HOW TO skills they need to be strong youth leaders.
The N.Y.L.T. course centers around the concepts of what a leader must be, what a leader must know, and what a leader must do in a patrol method to teach team leadership. Included in the course is a wide range of activities, games, and adventures. Participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.
C.I.E.C. is holding two courses in 2011; June 13-18 (male and female scouts) and June 20-25 (male only scouts). Pre-requites for attending the course are: Boy Scouts must complete Troop Leader Training (T.L.T.) and Venturing members must complete Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (I.OL.C.).
A Troop Leader Training (T.L.T.) is being held May 20, 2011 (6:00 PM) through May 21, 2011 (8:00 PM). For more information or to register, contact Council office.
Make sure your Troop or Crew is prepared by having your youth leaders fully trained, Send them to N.Y.L.T. this year!!!
Pack 24 Space Derby
Pack 24 of Highland held their annual Space Derby at a school in San Bernardino on April 23 rd. The boys and leaders were able to launch the water/air rockets that they built at the den meetings a few weeks before. There was all sorts of designs and colors. Each boy received a cool Space Derby patch for participating. MB
Awards Central Honors Program
A challenge: Before reading further, guess how many different awards Scouting offers. Have your guess? Well, when you add up all the awards—Silver Beaver, Arrow of Light, Totin’ Chip, interpreter strips, 50-Miler Award, and more—the answer is … 114!
That’s a lot of honors to keep up with, and that’s why there’s a new, interactive scouting.org site called Awards Central. The site, which replaces the Insignia Guide, will serve as a clearinghouse of info about all the awards, including descriptions, links to the nomination or application process, approving authority, and deadlines.
Bill Evans, of the youth development team, believes the new site will save councils a lot of time by making all the recognition info easy to attain electronically. And Awards Central can be updated quickly when award details change—for instance, when the 115th award is added. Look for Awards Central to go live in May.
Troop 257 Backpacking Trip
Apple Valley Boy Scout Troop 257, had an exciting backpacking trip this past weekend. The Troop had in attendance 18 Scouts, and 6 Scoutmasters for a weekend up at Horsesprings Campground located at 3N14 in the San Bernardino Mountains just south of Lucerne Valley and North of Fawnskin. The trek was intended to be an introduction into Backpacking along with an induction of several new boys to the Patrol Method. The weather always unpredictable was surely colder than anticipated. The boys quickly learned that the need to pack correctly for weather is to their advantage. Of the Scouts, many had recently just crossed over in February and March, so learning how to work as a team in cooking and cleaning is a task in itself. The boys trekked out and bagged the Peak at White Mountain with an elevation of 7,603 ft after about 4.3 miles into the journey which was a 1,770 foot gain. At this point the Scouts decided to venture on and continue the trail, which turned out to be a journey filled with memories. At about the 13 mile marker our wayward Scouts were cooked. Needless to say, dinner and bed followed shortly after hiking all day. Apple Valley's Crew 157, Leave No Trace Trainer Morgan Ellis, made sure the Scouts kept up the principles both on the Trek and in leaving the campsite better than we found it.
For a first trek out for most of the Scouts they did an excellent job and look forward to seeing what they can accomplish in the future. Up next High Desert District Camporee.
Scoutmaster, Rick Cales
Updated Safety Afloat Training Now Available Online
A newly revised Safety Afloat online training program is now live on MyScouting.org in English. A Spanish version will be available soon. Any unit participating in an on-the-water boating activity must be supervised by at least one adult currently trained in Safety Afloat.
Any adult or older youth who takes the training may print a card that is valid for two years. Registered adults who establish a MyScouting account with their member ID will have their training record updated automatically. They also may print the card at the conclusion of the online training and take it to the council office for posting to their training record. Please note that anyone may establish a MyScouting account without a member ID and take Safety Afloat and other BSA training modules.
Arrowhead Distrcit Camporee 2011
Over 230 people participated, 12 troops and 3 packs. The Luau Beach Party theme was a big hit with everyone as they dressed in Hawaiian outfits and decorated their campsites with Tikis and palm fronds. The scouts participated in over 20 events like Surf Board Teeter Totter, Long Board Log Saw, Island Hopping map and compass course and Coconut Monkey Ball. Troop 2000 from Fontana, edged out the competition by a single point and took home the 1st place in the Tiki Hut Campsite inspection and for the 3rd year in a row the coveted Spirit Award. The weather was perfect, the comradely was heartfelt and most importantly the scouts had fun while strengthening their leadership skills… all the ingredients for a great Scout weekend.
New Social Media Guidelines Align With Youth Protection Efforts
In observance of April as Youth Protection Month, the BSA released a set of social media guidelines for Scouts and Scouting’s adult leaders on how to safely use online social tools. These guidelines are part of the BSA’s continuing efforts to enhance and expand its youth protection procedures.
Easter Sunrise Service
The Mt. Rubidoux District came together again this year on Easter weekend to prepare Mt. Rubidoux for the Easter Sunrise Service. On the Saturday before Easter, scouts and scouters alike ascend the hill, tools in hand to clean and repair the trails for the early morning service. Almost every Troop and Pack in the district comes out and does their service for the City of Riverside. There were even some Girl Scouts present. The cleaning of the trails on Saturday and the lighting on Sunday, (which starts at 4am) were attended by over 400 scouts and produced over 1200 hours of service. The Wanakik chapter of the Order of the Arrow who oversees the project wants to thank everyone involved for their cheerful service.
Michael Hare, Wanakik Chapter Advisor
News & Tidbits
Local Eagle Scout Project at "Living Free" a donor supported, non profit animal sanctuary Read More
New "Journey To Excellence" Tools for Packs, Troops, Crews, and Districts Read More
Catholic Religious Emblems Recipients 2010-2011 Click Here
This just in from The Press Enterprise: Riverside County grew by 1.7% during 2010, the highest rate of any California county, according to new estimates from the state Department of Finance. The county population increased from 2.18 million in January 2010 to an estimated 2.22 million in January 2011. San Bernardino County grew by 0.9%, just above the state average. The county population increased from 2.03 to 2.05 million.
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As yesterday was the first day of May or May Day ... I thought I would share a Scouting take on an old classic!
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
Monday Memo is from Scout Executive Joe Daniszewski and contains his reflection on what is happening within the Council. The purpose of Monday Memo is to communicate information about the week ahead, to acknowledge the good things happening around the Council and to address specific issues that the Scout Executive wants to bring to your attention. Joe welcomes any comments, suggestions or recommendations on how to make this memo as helpful as possible. If you have something you want publicized in the Monday Memo, please send it to his attention c/o Monday Memo: Joseph.Daniszewski@scouting.org for Monday Memo Archives Click Here
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A challenge: Before reading further, guess how many different awards Scouting offers. Have your guess? Well, when you add up all the awards—Silver Beaver, Arrow of Light, Totin’ Chip, interpreter strips, 50-Miler Award, and more—the answer is … 114! 
