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Moving Forward to Serve More Youth - Final Membership Standards Update

Friends,

Once again, a special thanks to all who participated in the Membership Standards Study Initiative. The process in which you participated was historic. Through the process, the Boy Scouts of America proved that a volunteer-led organization can listen and learn from its members and move forward to serve more youth.

We are now in the implementation phase of the initiative. Between now and Jan. 1, 2014, an implementation task force made up of volunteers and professionals is looking at every aspect of our organization to implement the new membership policy in the best way for the youth and families we serve.

In the weeks ahead, you will begin receiving updates that will outline the work of the implementation group and its progress On May 24, Rex Tillerson, past president of the Boy Scouts of America, spoke to attendees of our National Annual Meeting. His message about Scouting, change, and the future of the BSA was powerful. I’m proud to share those remarks with you here. I encourage you to share this video(Click Here) with anyone who cares about the Scouting movement.

Thank you for your leadership, your passion for Scouting, and for helping move the BSA forward to serve more youth.

Gary Butler, Assistant Chief Scout Executive, Operations

Boy Scouts of America Membership Standards Statement

"We respect the deeply held religious beliefs of all of our members. We're finding that when people read the new policy they see it is reflective of the beliefs of most of Scouting's major religious chartered organizations. This policy reaffirms that doing ones 'duty to God' is absolutely explicit and one of the fundamental principles of Scouting and states that sexual conduct by any Scout, heterosexual or homosexual, is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. Further, it states that while no youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of stating their sexual orientation alone, Scouting expects appropriate behavior from all members. We are unaware of any that believe a youth member simply stating he or she is attracted to the same sex, but not engaging in sexual activity, should make him or her unwelcome in their congregation. While people have different opinions about this policy, we can all agree that kids are better off when they are in Scouting."

Youth Leaders Get Trained in Mt. Rubidoux

Mt. Rubidoux District  minted 34 new youth leaders at Cedar Badge – Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. The weekend training event, held May 31-June 1 at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center  in Jurupa Valley,  also attracted Scouts from Five Nations, Arrowhead, Sunrise, Old Baldy and High Desert districts. Enthusiasm was high all weekend as the boys enjoyed pure Scouting: Learning while having fun.

Cedar Badge covered Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and  the Patrol Leader Handbook. Through games and training sessions, Scouts learned about planning and conducting  troop and patrol meetings, campfires, religious observances and songleading. Cedar Badge put a twist on the learning sessions in Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. In the session on planning, Scouts enjoyed watching the youth staff prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich following the patrols’ rather incomplete directions. It was messy but a lot of fun. In another session, learning about  team development was made fun – and competitive – through the wide game of “Radio Towers.”

Scouts come away with a better understanding of their leadership roles and ideas to put some spark in their troop program. Scouts, who formed patrols and created flags and yells, also learned the value of teamwork and the patrol method. Patrol spirit was recognized with the staff handing out “carrots” – pieces of cloth, colored strings or other doodads – to hang on flags.

A closing campfire organized by the Scouts included the awarding of Cedar Badge patches and certificates.

Also in attendance were two adults, who formed the Underdogs Patrol, who wanted  a  better understanding of youth leader training. One, Leanna McKeough, of Desert Hot Springs, had just attended Wood Badge for the 21st Century.

Mt. Rubidoux District Camping Chair Wes Andree  was Scoutmaster for the Cedar Badge troop. He was assisted by eight  youths and nine  Scouters. The youth staff delivered the learning sessions using Teaching EDGE, modeled a boy-lead troop and demonstrated Scouting spirit at its finest.

Cedar Badge was created by Mt. Rubidoux’s training team and, in various incarnations, has been serving the district for more than three decades.  The program’s goal is to  supplement the scoutmaster’s responsibility of training his new leaders.

 
Good Scout, Great Dad

By Pat Wargocki

Camping in the Colorado Rockies in the fall can be exhilarating. The air is brisk, but the sun exudes warmth. This was not the case the October weekend our 11 year old son went on his first camping trip as a boy scout. Strong winds pummeled the canyon where his scout troop had set up camp, when the temperatures dropped at sunset, the chill factor was formidable. The scouts got through the cold night. By morning, they were ravenous. Our son’s troop had a reputation for culinary prowess and most scouts seemed to excel, even with their first forays. Unfortunately, the young scout in our son’s patrol who was working on his cooking merit badge that weekend did not fit the mold. As the hungry scouts hovered around him, the scout skillfully started a fire. That was the good news. The bad news was his cooking, which consisted of boiling water and then dumping raw eggs, lumps of butter and frozen hash browns into the pot.

When the scout stirred the mixture, our son looked into the pot and promptly started turning green. Fortunately, my husband was one of the dads who volunteered on this particular trip and when he saw what was happening, he quickly whisked our son away, just in time before he started throwing up.

On this Father’s Day, I want to thank my husband for being there to hold our son’s head and for all the other things he did or said over the years that nurtured our family.

Here are just a few examples:

Calming me down when our boys were quite young and I for frustrated because we didn’t have the time or money to get the landscaping in as fast as I wanted. Your words, “We’re raising children here, not trees and bushes,” put things into perspective.

Honoring a commitment I made when I “volunteered” both of us to become referees for our sons’ soccer games. Even though I chickened out at the orientation, you continued reffing for five years.

Becoming a cubmaster and entertaining 60 little cub scouts and their families at pack meetings. When only two dads stepped forward to help, you didn’t water down the program and even went to training sessions and inspired the den mothers to get training, too, so the pack could offer better opportunities for the little cubs to learn and have fun.

Going to church with us and serving as a lector when our sons were altar boys. And for planning countless hikes and adventures in the mountains after Mass. You were a genius with topographical maps and I think our sons are able to navigate anywhere because they learned from you.

Having the wisdom to act like a dad and not a pal to the boys when they were teenagers. This got us through most of the little hurdles and helped us avoid some major ones.

Finding time to answer all the boys’ questions about science and math, even though you often gave them a treatise when all they wanted was an answer.

Being my hero when one of our teenage sons tried talking to me like a smart aleck at the dinner table. You stood up and bellowed, “You won’t talk to your mother like that because she’s your mother. But, more importantly, you won’t talk to your mother like that because she’s my wife.”

Happy Father’s Day to my husband-a good scout and great dad-and all the dads reading this column.

Scout Adult Leader Recipient of the Boeing Co Community Award

Congratulations to Charles C Royas, Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 301 and Old Baldy District Membership Chair:

The C-17 Globemaster III is the world’s greatest airlifter built by a world-class organization. I am honored to be a part of this outstanding team and to have the opportunity and privilege to recognize an extraordinary individual accomplishment with the C-17 Moose Award and amazing team accomplishments with the Silver Eagle Awards for 2012.

I’m pleased to announce the recipient of the 2012 Excellence in Community Service Award. All of these awards provide more than an opportunity to recognize extraordinary individuals and teams, they also provide a chance to showcase successes that may inspire and encourage others to strive for excellence in all that they do.

Excellence in Community Service Award
It’s my special honor to announce that Charles Royas is the recipient of the C-17 Excellence in Community Service Award. Introduced in 2011, the ECS Award highlights an employee who volunteers and gives back to our community. Charles has volunteered for seven years at Boy Scouts of America.

Charles uses his aerodynamics engineering, and wind tunnel testing skills, along with knowledge of lean principles, to help Boy Scouts with ranks varying from Cub to Eagle Scout complete the scouting requirements for more than 120 Merit Badges in aviation and engineering.

By engaging these Boy Scouts, ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old, in completing their scout requirements with interesting classes and projects tied to real world engineering, the boys learned lifetime skills and developed interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) that will benefit their community.

Charles was invited to the Boeing exhibit during the 2012 STEM and Digital Media Arts Showcase and Competition at the Orange County Fairgrounds and his wind tunnel project was incorporated into the Boeing exhibit for the Vital Link Career Day in October 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center. These events showcased Boeing engineering in a tangible and accessible way for the community and future engineers. Charles will be honored during the 2012 Silver Eagle Awards Ceremony.

It’s always difficult to decide among so many worthy nominations from across our organization and this year was no exception. Teams of trained committee members reviewed the nominations using a rigorous evaluation and scoring process. Twelve teams were ultimately selected to receive Silver Eagle Awards for 2012 along with one individual each for the C-17 Moose and Excellence in Community Service Award. These awards will be recognized at a formal ceremony on April 19 at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood, Calif. During the ceremony, one team will be recognized with the Gold Eagle Award.

Please join me in congratulating these outstanding individuals and teams. Following the award ceremony in April, group photos, team write-ups and the name of the team selected for the Gold Eagle Award, will be posted to the Silver Eagle website.

Thanks, and have a safe  day!

 

Navajo Chapter

by Christy Eimen, Ceremony Team Adviser

The Navajo Chapter had a record attendance in their Chapter meeting on Wednesday, June 5th.  There were 24 Youth and 14 Adults in attendance!  Navajo Chapter started out in October of 2006, when the merger took place and we were no longer "Old Baldy Council".  Donnie Eimen was the Adviser at the time and had only four Scouts in the Chapter, two of which were his sons!  Since 2006, the Chapter has really grown.  We have an Arrow of Light Ceremony Team, a Pre-Ordeal Ceremony Team, an Ordeal Ceremony Team and a Brotherhood Ceremony Team.  The Teams work very hard and practice a lot, and it shows, they do an excellent job.  From January to June is our busiest time, AOL's, Elections, Ordeals, etc.  Mr. Eimen bought ice cream sundae makings to celebrate all of the hard work that the boys have been doing and to welcome in the new members as well!  The current Chapter Chief is Sean S. and the current Chapter Adviser is Donnie Eimen.

The Navajo Chapter Meetings are every first Wednesday of the month (except July, we are "dark" and will be going bowling on a different night instead).  The meeting time is from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Troop 301's Scout House in Ontario, 1322 E. Fourth Street, on the South East corner of Fourth & Grove.  All new Ordeal members, as well as "Old" members are welcome, come check it out!

Pack 257 Cub Scout Pow Wow

The High Desert's Cub Scout Pack 257 weathered the extreme heat this weekend at our annual Cub Scout Graduation Crossover Campout.  This year we held a "Cub Scout Pow Wow" and started the weekend's festivities with a Totem Ceremony as each den had created a totem to represent the year past and the one ahead. Boy Scouts from Troop 257 and 357 ran activities throughout the day Saturday including creating their own hiking staffs (and learning the many uses for them), water relays, spirit pouches and more.  The OA Serrano Chapter Arrow of Light Team started our ceremonies that ended with a pack of cubs excited to begin their new 'Cub Year' adventures.  This was a great family event that introduced several new families to our unit.

On Saturday night we held a campfire complete with the skits the boys had learned during the day and followed it with a Flag Retirement Ceremony.
While we had intended to only retire 5 flags (one for each rank) we ended up retiring 50 or so.  The Boy Scouts conducting the ceremony invited the girl scout siblings, parents and both current and former members of our military to come out and retire a flag and the response was overwhelming.  The involvement of all our families reminded us that in spite of recent controversy- it really is about our families, our communities, our country, our God and our boys.  Let the new year begin!

Suzanne Cherry, Pack and Troop 257 Committee Chair

Summer Camp at Camp Emerson News, Notes and New Leadership!

As the summer season is now upon us I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and what has been taking place at Boseker Scout Reservation and Camp Emerson. My name is Josh Fisher and I am the Council Program Director and will be serving as the Summer Camp Director for Camp Emerson. Over the past several months, volunteers and staff have been hard at work preparing camp for another great season. Camp reviews were read in preparing for this summer.
 

• Return of Chef Neil Royer to provide quality meals.
• Creation of the STEM area which includes merit badges such as Computers, Photography, Radio and Electricity.
• Reduction of all class sizes.
• Introduction of Neighborhood Commissioners. Dedicated staff in your camping area to help provide you everything you want to get out of your stay at camp.
• Beautification of camp. Trails rebuilt, signs painted, fencing built, addition of new campsites.

I know that each of you desire to provide the best possible outdoor experiences in which we can teach our Scouts. Camp Emerson has been transformed this year.... and will continue to in the years to follow to be the best summer camp experience you'll be able to find around. Additionally, every Scout deserves an outdoor experience, if you have Scouts in need of financial help please submit a campership form, funds are still available.

Detailed information on all the badges and activities taking place this summer can be found at www.campemerson.org. Feel free to email or call me with any questions you have.  Hope to see you at camp this summer!

Boseker Scout Reservation Needs List

Boseker Scout Reservation is in need of various supplies... many of these items you may have laying around your house or garage. If you have any of these items and would like to donate them please contact Josh Fisher at joshua.fisher@scouting.org

Lend a Hand to Members of Our Scouting Family Affected by Recent Tornadoes

A Scout is Helpful, and the folks in Texas and Oklahoma whose lives were uprooted by recent tornadoes need our help.
Thousands of people, including Scouts and Scouters, have been affected by these disasters. Scouting professionals and volunteers are doing what they can to return some normalcy to these Scouting families — a process that could take months or years.

Scouting sources on the ground say that cash is what is needed most right now. So please consider supporting our councils and members directly by clicking this link and making a contribution. The funds will go to helping those councils affected by the storms, and you may designate where you want your money to go.

Other places where your support is welcome are the OK Strong Disaster Relief Fund, American Red Cross, and Salvation Army.

Thanks for always remembering that we are one Scouting family, and when someone in our family falls down, we’re all there to pick him up.
 

Old Baldy Scout Shop

“True colors: Is your pack, troop, or crew website brand-compliant?” 

The color scheme on your troop’s website is red and blue, but is it the right red and blue? Is that the right shade of yellow on your pack page? And what about that Venturing logo you converted to 3D “for effect”? In other words, are you brand-compliant? Don’t worry, there’s no “BSA Brand Police” planning to perp walk you in handcuffs if your unit’s website or printed materials don’t match the official specs. If this all sounds a little like minutiae, it is. But these details are an important part of maintaining the BSA’s iconic brand. And you’re a key player. So why not do all you can to create a consistent look and feel in all the ways a Scout and his family interact with the organization? The Boy Scouts of America Brand Identity Guide (pdf) breaks down the basics for you. You can learn the proper and improper ways to use BSA logos, the exact specs on official Scouting colors, and even tips on websites, social media, and photography. Converting to the official colors can be your first step. Here are the specs: Click Here

Passing Away of Past CIEC President Richard "Dick" Bartlett Sr.

Dick passed away in Prescott, Arizona on May 14, 2013. He was born in Redlands on October 25, 1930 to Xellet Granville Bartlett and Rossie Sommerville Bartlett and was raised in Redlands and Big Bear. He attended and graduated from Redlands High School from 1946-1948. He joined the Air Force upon graduating from RHS and was recalled in 1950 for a year due to the Korean War. He married Varlyne "Vicki" Inez Emmerson on November 24, 1951 in Redlands, CA. He and Vicki lived in Los Angeles from 1953-1955. In 1955 they moved to Laguna Beach where they owned and operated 2 Flying A gas stations. In 1962 they sold the gas stations and moved to Redlands to become business partners with Glenn Emmerson (father-in-law and founder and original owner) and Bob Emmerson. At the time of his retirement in 1982, Emmerson-Bartlett consisted of 4 funeral homes. Dick enjoyed people and always brightened any gathering with his presence and humor. Read More.....

 

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Your gift to the Memorial and Tribute Fund is a way for you to recognize a special occasion and/or person. It can be a job promotion, presentation of the Eagle Scout Award or the Adult Volunteer Leader Scouting Awards, a birthday or anniversary, a Bar Mitzvah or Confirmation, or to honor the memory of a friend or family member.

Upon receipt of your gift, you will receive an acknowledgement card for tax purposes. The person or family receives a card in your name from the California Inland Empire Council, BSA with no amount mentioned. In addition the memorial or tribute will appear as part of the Monday Memo on the council’s website.

To make a contribution to the California Inland Empire Council Memorial and Tribute Fund, fill out the gift form, and mail the form to California Inland Empire Council, BSA, PO BOX 8910, Redlands, CA 92375-2110. If you have any questions you may contact Joe Daniszewski, Scout Executive at 909-793-2463 ext. 120 or e-mail: joseph.daniszewski@scouting.org. Click Here for Tribute Form

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Positive Quote & Prayer
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"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile"

    ~  Albert Einstein

Dearest Lord,

Teach me to be generious.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give, and not count the cost;
to fight, and not to heed the wounds;
to labor, and not to seek to rest;
to give of myself and not to ask for reward,
except the reward of knowing that I am doing your will.

Amen.

    ~  St. Ignatius Loyola