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  Sign Up for Monday Memo

Bishop Gary E. Stevenson's talk at BSA National Meeting

Bishop Stevenson “Duty to God” video that was shared at the National Annual Meeting's Duty to God Breakfast has just been released. Click on the link below to view.

Latest BSA Information - BSA Membership Standards & Uniforming

The Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America state that the official uniforms are intended for use in connection with Scouting activities as defined by the National Executive Board, and their use may be approved by the local council for council events or activities under conditions consistent with the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America. The perception (particularly of the media) has always been that anybody wearing a Scout uniform is surely a currently registered member. Obviously, that is not the case, and that will have to be communicated and explained in the event of any inappropriate use.

There is no provision, requirement, or even ability to require the return of a Scout uniform by former members; therefore, people (including the media) should not assume that just because someone is wearing a uniform they are a member of Scouting (and it is even possible that they were never a member of Scouting, as old Scout uniforms are often found in thrift stores and are even collected and sold through online auction sites). Once the uniform is sold, the BSA’s control of its use becomes very limited under intellectual property laws. It is through BSA’s bylaws and rules and regulations that we can control the wearing and use of the uniform by BSA members, which is exactly why Article X, section 4, of the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America states:

Clause 2. “Restricted Sale and Use. The sale and use of the appropriate uniform as specified shall be restricted to members of the Boy Scouts of America who are registered and in good standing, according to the records of the organization. It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Boy Scouts of America and especially of all commissioned officers and chartered councils to cooperate with the Corporation in preventing the use of the official uniforms by those who are not members of the organization in good standing.”

Clause 5. “The official uniforms and parts thereof shall be issued only as authorized by the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America and sold either directly by the national office—through responsible local merchants designated as local Scouting distributors—or through designated local councils.”

If a registered member does not adhere to the BSA’s policies, then appropriate action will be taken by the council in consultation with the National Council. If a nonmember or former member engages in conduct inconsistent with the BSA’s values, policies, or statements, it should be made clear that the individual is not a member of Scouting and does not speak for the BSA or the local council, and their use of the Scouting uniform is not approved or authorized by the BSA.

Additional Information on Recent Demonstrations
Many of you may have heard about a recent event where some adults chose to participate in gay rights parades. Following is additional information about those events. According to Greater Salt Lake Council there were primarily four adults involved in the Utah Gay Pride Parade incident. Three of the four wore their Scout uniforms while participating in the parade. The one who did not wear his uniform, is a registered Scoutmaster. Of the three adults who did wear their uniforms only one is a registered member.

These individuals were stating a personal opinion and do not represent Scouting. The local council has consulted with the national council and has taken appropriate steps to address the issue.

Flag Day

Last Friday, Flag Day, while the President of the United States was at the G8 Summit in Ireland, four scouting units, representing four different districts met up at Elks Lodge #2013 in Rialto for their own summit to pay proper respect to the American Flag.  Pack 29, Pack 555, Troop 2 and Troop 2000 all participated in a moving ceremony about the history of the American Flag with each boy carrying a different historical version of the American Flag. Later we all went outdoors and properly retired a number of well used flags.  Watching the boys work together in harmony without a care of who was from where represented the essence of why the Scouting program is so wonderful.

Eric Herchenroeder, Scoutmaster Troop 2000

 
Fight Back with Mr. Sedey!    

by Christy Eimen ~ Assistant Scoutmaster

On June 1st & 2nd, Troop 652 of Rancho Cucamonga, participated in their 4th "Relay for Life" event for the American Cancer Society. This was our second year with our own
"Team" (Chuck & Lori's "Grey Matters"), supporting our Scoutmaster, Mr. Chuck Sedey, who is an 18 month Survivor of Brain Cancer (GBM).  We also "Relayed" in Memory of
Lori, who was my sister that passed away at age 49 from the same exact Brain Cancer (Glioblastoma or GBM), just 3 days before Chuck was diagnosed.

Chuck was a Den Leader and the Cubmaster for Pack 522 before his oldest son, Sean, joined Troop 652. Mr. Sedey accepted the position of Scoutmaster from Donnie Eimen just
two months before (Oct. 2011) he was diagnosed with cancer.  He and Mr. Eimen "switched" positions (Donnie was the Committee Chair) while he was going through Radiation &
Chemo. They "switched back" about 6 months later.  Between Chuck's Church, family, friends, school (he is a H.S. teacher) and of course, his other "family", Troop 652, he has a tremendous amount of support from many who love and care for him. 

At the Relay for Life that was held at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario, the Scouts helped with various tasks. Their main job was to make sure that all of the water buckets around the track were kept full with water bottles and ice the whole time. The Relay for Life event is a 24 hour Relay, because "Cancer Never Sleeps". Troop 652 had 28 Scouts and 11 Adults participate and help out at the event, totaling 555 service hours! Chuck & Lori's "Grey Matters" Team had raised over $15,000.00 and we are not done yet! We are just a few hundred dollars behind the first place team! The good thing about the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life is that most of the $$ stays right here, in Rancho Cucamonga, to help cancer patients. 
                                         
To donate to our Team, log on to:  http://main.acsevents.org/goto/chuckandlorisgreymatters

If you would like to learn more about the American Cancer Society, log on to:  www.cancer.org

For more information about "Relay for Life", log on to:  www.relayforlife.org

 
Old Baldy District Boy Scout Recruitment Day

By Charles C Royas, OB Membership Chair

Last Saturday June 1, the Old Baldy district and the Temescal district joined forces to set up a recruitment day at the City of Montclair County Fair. We had an excellent recruitment day and an excellent community service day. The boys did a wonderful job helping with the event. We had Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Ventures from Pack 204, Troop 2, Troop 207, Troop 301, Troop 2012 and Crew 301.

During the recruitment, we collected over 22 names of families interested in scouting, and we passed out hundreds of scout flyers. The new families were invited to be part of a unit meeting and summer camp.

Mandatory Report of Child Abuse

All persons involved in Scouting shall report to local authorities any good-faith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused, physically or emotionally neglected, exposed to any form of violence or threat, exposed to any form of sexual exploitation, including the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation, enticement, or showing of obscene material. You may not abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person.

Steps to Reporting Child Abuse

1. Ensure the child is in a safe environment.
2. In cases of child abuse or medical emergencies, call 911 immediately. In addition, if the suspected abuse is in the Scout's home or family, you are required to contact the local child abuse hotline.
3. Notify the Scout executive or his/her designee (see below)

Reporting Violations of BSA Youth Protection Policies
If you think any of the BSA's Youth Protection policies have been violated, including those described within Scouting's Barriers to Abuse, you must notify your local council Scout executive or his/her designee so appropriate action can be taken for the safety of our Scouts.

Scouting's Barriers to Abuse
The BSA has adopted the following policies for the safety and well-being of its members. While these policies are primarily for the protection youth members, they also serve to protect adult leaders. Refer to the Guide to Safe Scouting, contact your local council, or email youth.protection@scouting.org for more information.

• Minimum two-deep leadership on all outings required. Two registered adult leaders, or one registered leader and a parent of a participating Scout or other adult, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. Appropriate adult leadership must be present for all overnight Scouting activities; coed overnight activities – even those including parent and child – require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older, and one of whom must be a registered member of the BSA.
• One-on-one contact between adults and youth members prohibited. In any situation requiring a personal meeting, such as a Scoutmaster's conference, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths.
• Separate accommodations for adults and Scouts required. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his or her own parent or guardian. Councils are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for females. When separate facilities are not available, separate male and female shower times should be scheduled and posted. Likewise, youth and adults must shower at different times.
• Privacy of youth respected. Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes and taking showers at camp, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar situations.
• Inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, or digital devices prohibited. While most campers and leaders use cameras and other imaging devices responsibly, it has become very easy to invade the privacy of individuals. It is inappropriate to use any device capable of recording or transmitting visual images in shower houses, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants.
• No secret organizations. The Boy Scouts of America does not recognize any secret organizations as part of its program. All aspects of the Scouting program are open to observation by parents and leaders.
• No hazing. Physical hazing and initiations are prohibited and may not be included as part of any Scouting activity.
• No bullying. Verbal, physical, and cyber bullying are prohibited in Scouting.
• Youth leadership monitored by adult leaders. Adult leaders must monitor and guide the leadership techniques used by youth leaders and ensure that BSA policies are followed.
• Discipline must be constructive. Discipline used in Scouting should be constructive and reflect Scouting's values. Corporal punishment is never permitted.
• Appropriate attire for all activities. Proper clothing for activities is required. For example, skinny-dipping or revealing bathing suits are not appropriate in Scouting.
• Members are responsible to act according to Scout Oath and Law. All members of the Boy Scouts of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Physical violence, theft, verbal insults, drugs, and alcohol have no place in the Scouting program and may result in the revocation of a Scout's membership.
• Units are responsible to enforce Youth Protection Policies. The head of the chartered organization or chartered organ-ization representative and the local council must approve the registration of the unit's adult leader. Adult leaders of Scouting units are responsible for monitoring the behavior of youth members and interceding when necessary. The parents of youth members who misbehave should be informed and asked for assistance.
• Mandatory reporting of child abuse. All involved in Scouting are personally responsible to immediately report to law enforcement any belief or good faith suspicion that any child is or has been abused or exploited or endangered in any way. No person may abdicate this reporting respon-sibility to any other person.
• Social media guidelines. The policy of two-deep leadership extends into cyberspace. Another adult leader should be copied on any electronic communication between adult and youth member.

Violations of any BSA's Youth Protection policies must immediately be reported to Scout executive Joe Daniszewski 909-793-2463 extension 120 or his designee Director of Field Service Jesse Lopez 909-793-2463 extension 128.

  

Old Baldy Scout Shop

NYLT 2013 This a shot of the boys in a one of their outdoor classes. Words of Wisdom from the Course director; "I hope that you are getting the hang of things, as you finish the second day of camp and begin the third. You boys have had opportunities to work together and become more cohesive teams, and have been able to get a little more used to being in camp. As you continue along your path to leadership, remember the vision you created with your teams. By following the goals you created and keeping in mind everything you learn, I know that you have the power to become great leaders." Monica Zollinger, Course Director.

Cub Scout Podcast If you only listen to one CubCast this year (although we hope you catch them all), make this the one. Hilda Blaine, a five-year Cub Scout volunteer extraordinaire with the Grand Canyon Council in Phoenix, Arizona, chats with us about everything you need to plan your Cub Scout year and how it will make your Cub Scout Leader experience a whole lot easier. For your Boy Scout volunteers, point to the latest ScoutCast recording about economic diversity within troops. As much as we’d like it to be, Scouting isn’t free; uniforms, camping equipment, and activities all cost money. What do you do when you have kids that come from all different economic backgrounds, or if someone’s economic situation changes? Joining us for this fascinating topic is the team leader of the Council Fund Development Team, Mark Moshier, who shares with us how to keep funds from being a problem in a Scout’s involvement. Both podcasts can be found online at www.scouting.org/ScoutCast.aspx.

Put Some Adventure in Your Next Campout Join us at the Redlands scout shop Saturday, July 13, 2013 10am-2pm 1230 Indiana Court Redlands, CA 92374 Learn the fine points of dutch oven cooking. Bring your ovens and ingredients! Ribbons will be awarded at 1pm for entrée & dessert categories.

Summer is here!

With temperatures edging towards 80 degrees, active wildlife in the rivers and fjord surrounding the base, and abundant adventures to be had on the glaciers and in the mountains .... summer has officially arrived.

We've got a busy summer ahead of us.  Troops from around the country are joining us for mountaineering, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, ice climbing and backpacking in the rugged wilderness areas surrounding Haines, Alaska. 

We are already taking bookings for summer 2014. 
Call or email to reserve a spot for your troop at THE center for wilderness high adventure in Alaska.

With a wide variety of activity options right at our doorstep, the Chilkoot High Adventure Base in Haines, Alaska is the perfect spot for your next High Adventure location.  World class whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, glacier trekking, ice climbing and mountaineering surround Haines and are just some of the exciting adventures that can be packed into a visit to the Chilkoot High Adventure Base.

Go to our website or check out our facebook page for some more information about the various program options that we have to offer.  Our expert staff is always just a phone call or email away and we're happy to answer any questions that you might have and help customize the perfect adventure for your troop.   
 

Camp Wiley Registration

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Positive Quote & Prayer
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"The more you learn what to do with yourserlf, and the more you do for others, the more you will learn to enjoy the abundant life."

    ~  William J. H. Boetcker

God, bless all the fathers in the world.

Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children.

Help them to be a father like You are.

Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way.

Amen!