Monday Memo
 | Joseph Daniszewski
Scout Executive |  |
Good day and welcome to our May 24th, 2010 Monday Memo
Camp Helendade Cleanup
Saturday, May 15th, Troop 40 from Grand Terrace/Arrowhead District and Camp Wiley staffers descended on Camp Helendade. Along with general clean-up, the primary task for the day was removing the rubble of the old health lodge, which suffered critical damage during the winter of 2008. Here are some pictures of the Scouts and their leaders in action. Thank you for a job well done!
CIEC/BSA World Jamboree Committee update
Dear Scouters:
Here is an synopsis of the 5/19/10 meeting and suggestions as we move forward:
- We have 9 Scouts and 4 Scouters approved at the council level for consideration as members of the national contingent to the 2011 World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) in Sweden or (for the adults) as IST's (international staff positions). So far as we know all of the Scouts and three of the Scouters have received Region approval and have 'complete applications' for purposes of consideration. Our goal is to have at least one Scout form each district. At present there are no applications from Arrowhead, Five Nations, Mt. Rubidoux, Tahquitz, or Three Peaks. It is important that the members of the committee from these districts make every effort to recruit at least one Scout from his/her district for the 2011 WSJ. All members of the committee are urged to make contact with Scouters they know in the above five districts to assist in the recruitment effort.
- Although there was a discrepancy with what the CIEC shows and what Region was showing (as to competed applications for consideration), our staff advisor (Marcel Vargas) will reconcile this with our Region representative (Howard Dutra).
- Any Scouter who is not selected for the national contingent, will have his/her application reviewed for possible consideration as an IST unless that Scouter makes it known (s)he does not wish to be considered as an IST.
- Once the official flyers, which are being secured through Howard Dutra's efforts are received, we will arrange for a bulk mailing to go to anywhere from 300-700 leaders whose units, because of the level of activity and advancement are likely to have a Scout who might go to the 2011 WSJ.
- Your reports on contacts with Roundtables and individual units are important and they should be met with as much frequency as possible between now and October 2010. Additionally, do not forget other opportunities such as summer camp, council camporee, OA functions (both lodge and chapter). Once you have made contact with a unit and have made a presentation, suggest a presentation to the unit's sponsoring institution. The institution may be in a position to help defray some of the Scouts cost.
- The later the application, the more money the applicant must provide with his application. For example, the current deposit is $1700. This figure will only grow as we approach the formation of the national contingent.
- The next meeting of the committee will be: 8/18/10, CIEC Service Center, 1230 Indiana Court, Redlands, California 92374-28969
Yours in Scouting
Mike Goldware, Chair
CIEC International Scouting
New insignia recognizes a unit's founding members
Beginning in 1910, the founders of the Boy Scouts of America set out to create a program to enrich the lives of young people. It was no easy task, but their efforts paid off—big time.
Each year since, thousands of Scouts and Scouters have followed in the founders' footsteps by creating new Scouting units. The BSA wants to recognize the efforts of a unit's founding members with a special piece of insignia—just in time for the program's 100th Anniversary.
The Founder's Bar, shown above, is worn by all youth and adults whose names are on a new-unit charter or who officially join the new unit before the unit recharters for the first time. Members of veteran units still in operation who were on the original charter may also wear the Founder’s Bar with that unit’s numerals.
You can wear the bar after your original charter has been accepted and processed by your council. All youth and adults who were on the new-unit charter can sew the Founder’s Bar of the left sleeve below the unit numerals.
Do you qualify? Contact your local Scout shop for information on how to purchase the materials shown above.
Wear the patch with pride and the knowledge that your work in forming and sustaining a Scouting unit has added to the program's impressive history. Read More.....
Day Trips around the Inland Empire
My friend and real estate agent, Shirley Harry reminded me about the great scenery to be found in our two county area known as the Inland Empire. The Press-Enterprise had an article in their May 12 newspaper that was entitled "Winter recharges natural wonders." The article cited the many waterfalls that can be found in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Because we had "decent rain and snowfall" this winter, these falls are worth a trip to view the cascading water. The two tallest waterfalls in Southern California are located in San Bernardino County. The Big Falls in Forest Falls at more than 600 feet and Bonita Falls at almost 400 feet located in the Lytle Creek area.
Other falls that are presently flowing with water include:
- Heart Rock Falls -22 feet of falling water with a heart shaped rock crevice located in the Valley of Enchantment near Crestline
- Tahquitz Falls, a 60 foot falls located on a Native American sacred site in the Palm Springs area
- The Seven Sisters which is only a 10 foot falls adjacent to a number of stone pools and it is also located near Palm Springs.
- If you do decide to visit these wonderful natural sites, remember to be careful as the rocks can be slippery and it is probably best to view them from a bit of a distance.
Insurance Coverage
Scouting Safely (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety.aspx) on www.scouting.org has a Scouting Safely Alerts section with an informative piece on Insurance Coverages in the Insurance Programs Alert, which is available to volunteers and chartered organizations.
Please read the updated the Insurance Coverage Alert with information indicating that there is no insurance policy in place that would provide indemnification or defense coverage for those situations involving allegations of intentional and/or criminal acts.
Please be advised that a volunteer (registered or not), unit, chartered organization, or local council could jeopardize their insurance coverage under the general liability policy if they are engaging in unauthorized activities as outlined in the Guide to Safe Scouting. Unauthorized activities are not considered Official Scouting Activities.
Cubcast
Great Resource for Cub Scout Volunteers The following link provides access to a simple Cubcast "widget". Cubcast is a monthly online audio podcast for volunteers, providing terrific insights on ways to help deliver a quality Cub Scout program.
http://scouting.org/scoutcast/widget.aspx
Volunteers can interact with the Cubcast widget to:
- Listen directly to Cubcast
- Download and listen to Cubcast
- Subscribe to Cubcast
- Browse and listen to any podcast in the Cubcast archives
News & Tidbits
Did you know? In the most recent Supply Line, it was announced that leaders who earn the new Unit Leader Award of Merit Knot may also wear the Unit Leader Award of Merit position emblems. Requirements for earning these awards are described on http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-003_WB.pdf | Local Boy Earns Eagle Scout Honors An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held recently for Yucaipa High senior Thomas E. "Ted" Drexler for his accomplishment in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a member of Troop 11 at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Redlands. View Full Story | Nolin Recieve Coble Award Jim Nolin said he kissed a goat - twice - at a Cub Scout campout about 10 years ago when Scouts had met a fundraising goal. It was a highlight of his many years of service to the Boy Scouts and other local causes, listed in his introduction for the YMCA of the East Valley's Roy Coble Service to Youth Award Tuesday. View Full Story |
P.R.A.Y. Report
A Scout is Reverent
Pack 641 reported additional Scouts, Mentors, & first time Counselors for the God and Me award at Redeemer Lutheran, Ontario. Patrick Bell who also took the course is part of a different pack.
Michael Navas, Tiger mentored by Janiel Petit-Frere
Charles Steele, Tiger mentored by Janis Garoutte
Riley Brown, Wolf mentored by David & Carmen Brown
Rodolfo Liceaga, Bear mentored by Jon & Lorrie Herrmann
Joshua Herrmann, Bear mentored by Jon & Lorrie Herrmann
Counselors: Reverend Ed Blonski, Jon Herrmann, Lorrie Herrmann
The coursework was completed on February 3, 2010 for Scout Sunday. They all received their medals and certificates at our Blue & Gold celebration.
Camping Report
| Camp Emerson | Units | Youth | Adult | Camp Wiley | Units | Youth | Adult |
| WK#1 | 15 | 154 | 37 | Session #1 | 14 | 125 | 112 |
| WK#2 | 24 | 192 | 54 | Session #2 | 6 | 32 | 27 |
| WK#3 | 20 | 184 | 43 | Session #3 | 12 | 122 | 93 |
| WK#4 | 23 | 190 | 47 | Session #4 Full | 8 | 125 | 113 |
| WK#5 | 18 | 150 | 44 | Session #5 Full | 8 | 125 | 109 |
| WK#6 | 14 | 117 | 27 | Session #6 | 5 | 26 | 17 |
| Ranger Quest | | | | Session #7 Full | 12 | 122 | 106 |
| Subtotal | 114 | 987 | 252 | Subtotal | 65 | 677 | 577 |
| Camp Wisumahi | | | | | | | |
| Session #1 | 13 | 47 | 14 | TOTAL | 192 | 1711 | 843 |
| Subtotal | 13 | 47 | 14 | | | | |
Camp Emerson Attendance Report
FOS Report
| May 24, 2010 | | Goal | Actual | % of Goal | Cash to Date | 2009 Actual | 5/24/10
projection |
| Tahquitz | Donna Baker | $144,000 | $124,210 | 85.3% | $106,078 | $121,777 | $ 127,000 |
| Mt. Rubidoux | Kathleen Hartman | $122,000 | $100,218 | 80.0% | $86,298 | $107,494 | $ 98,500 |
| 3 Peaks | Joe Wilson | $73,000 | $57,858 | 79.3% | $55,387 | $63,793 | $ 60,000 |
| High Desert | Bruce Ebmeyer | $102,000 | $79,435 | 77.7% | $69,736 | $73,340 | $ 80,000 |
| Grayback | Paul Foster | $105,000 | $76,926 | 71.9% | $70,057 | $71,176 | $ 80,000 |
| Sunrise | Mike Lindley | $62,000 | $43,357 | 69.9% | $37,869 | $42,621 | $ 53,000 |
| Old Baldy | John Sitar | $134,000 | $90,795 | 63.2% | $61,745 | $78,944 | $ 92,500 |
| 5 Nations | Aaron Knox | $51,500 | $32,507 | 59.1% | $24,057 | $31,738 | $ 32,000 |
| Temescal | Grant Clark | $128,000 | $74,645 | 58.1% | $63,342 | $91,770 | $ 100,000 |
| Arrowhead | Major Fritz | $80,000 | $45,448 | 56.8% | $34,546 | $54,961 | $ 58,000 |
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$1,001,500 |
$725,399 |
71.0% |
$599,307 |
$737,614 |
$781,000 |
Click Here for LDS & Family Campaign FOS Report
Positive Quote in honor of Memorial Day, May 31st
------------------------ WE REMEMBER THEM (A Jewish Prayer) At the rising of the sun and at its going down We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and the chill of winter We remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer We remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength
We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart We remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make We remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them. | In observance of Memorial Day
the next Monday Memo will be June 7, 2010 
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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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