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Adventure Begins At Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve With The 2013 National Scout Jamboree 
Boy Scouts of America Welcomes 40,000 People to West Virginia to Celebrate Scouting

MOUNT HOPE, West Virginia (July 15, 2013)—Today, more than 700 buses are transporting approximately 30,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders from across the nation to the expansive new Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. The Summit is now the permanent home for the Boy Scouts of America’s national jamboree, a celebration of Scouting held every four years. Located on a sprawling 10,600 acres in West Virginia’s world-renowned adventure sports region known as the New River Gorge, the jamboree takes place July 15–24 and embodies the theme “Go Big. Get Wild.”

The jamboree officially begins Tuesday morning, with a commencement show that features an inspirational flag ceremony, an introduction to the high-adventure activities available to participants, and recognition of the generous donors and philanthropists who made the Summit a reality.  The opening show will be streamed live at www.Jambolive.org (link becomes active Tuesday morning).  Throughout the day, participants can view the unveiling of the Walter Scott, Stephen Bechtel, and Jim Justice bronze statues on site, add in their own piece of history at the Scott Visitor Center time capsule ceremony, and join in on high-adventure activities.

“It is my honor to welcome our Scouting family and the community to this historic day for the Boy Scouts of America as we unveil our newest Scouting venue,” said Wayne Perry, president of the BSA. “It took a great deal of hard work, but through the dedication of the more than 1,000 West Virginians who helped with construction efforts—as well as the generous gifts of our donors and the entire Scouting community—we have opened a remarkable site for what will be a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience for all who attend.”

During the 10-day jamboree, Scouts participate in adventures unlike anywhere else, including more than five miles of zip line challenge courses, 36 miles of mountain bike trails, and 13 acres of shooting sports, as well as kayaking, rock climbing, bouldering, skateboarding, BMX, and various other activities. The excitement of the jamboree isn’t limited to Scouts—the Boy Scouts of America is also inviting the community to check out the Summit’s 100-acre visitor area, where day-users can sample some of the high-adventure activities. The visitor experience will be available to the general public beginning on Wednesday, July 17.

“The nation and even the world will soon see what the Boy Scouts of America has been so excited about here at the Summit,” said Wayne Brock, Chief Scout Executive of the BSA. “This magnificent site has been years in the making, and there is no better way to celebrate Scouting than to host the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit, where the future of adventure and leadership begins for the youth that we serve.”

While the jamboree is under way, the Summit is the third-largest city in West Virginia. With a massive undertaking like that, the BSA called on many partners to complete the site in time for the 2013 National

Scout Jamboree and to do so in a sustainable manner. Partners include the state of West Virginia, the city of Mount Hope, Fayette County, New River Gorge Economic Development Authority, the National Park Service, West Virginia National Guard, Fayette County Commission, and many others who have played an instrumental role in the Summit’s development.

Community service projects during the jamboree are going to have a strong impact on West Virginia, helping to beautify the state in coordination with its 150th birthday. Over the course of five days, approximately 30,000 youth will complete more than 300,000 hours of community service at 350 projects at sites in McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Greenbrier, Summers, Nicholas, Wyoming, and Fayette counties. Through activities such as clearing brush, performing repairs, cleaning litter, painting, planting, constructing walkways and shelters, and pouring concrete, the total economic impact in the area will be in the millions.

Plans for the Summit began in 2007, when BSA leadership began looking for a new home for the national jamboree. After reviewing more than 80 sites in 28 states, the BSA chose the property in West Virginia in 2009. The Summit project was initiated through a generous donation of $50 million from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and the Stephen Bechtel Fund. Large gifts from Jim Justice, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, Ed and Jeanne Arnold, Terrence and Peggy Dunn, J. Brett Harvey, the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation, Mike and Gillian Goodrich, and Philip Condit helped build much of the reserve. Many other donations have been contributed as the project has progressed.

Participants have the opportunity to camp out with friends, meet new people, try high-adventure activities, learn new skills, enjoy the outdoors, and have fun in an atmosphere of Scouting fellowship. Beginning Wednesday, July 17, visitors may attend the Jamboree by purchasing one-day tickets at Jambo 2013 Visitor Passes.   

Since the first jamboree in 1937, it has become known as the BSA’s most iconic event, providing an opportunity for Scouts to gather together and celebrate Scouting, allowing Scouts from all backgrounds, faiths, and cultures to have experiences and create memories to last throughout their lifetimes. To learn more about the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, please visit https://www.summit.scouting.org.

About the Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting organization is composed of 2.6 million youth members between the ages of 7 and 21 and more than a million volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.scouting.org.

Editor’s Note: To access daily photos of the National Scout Jamboree, please visit the official Boy Scouts of America Flickr photostream found here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/boyscoutsofamerica/. Instructions are as follows. Visit the photostream, choose the photo you want and click on it. In the bottom right corner of the screen just beneath the photo, look for the three dots; click the dots and choose “View all sizes” from the menu that pops up; this enables you to choose the size you want to download. Photos should be credited as “Photo courtesy of Boy Scouts of America” or “Photo: Boy Scouts of America.”

Jamboree Girls

National Jamboree Bound

Crew F511 representing the California Inland Empire Council left July 10, 2013 at 3 am from the Jack Dembo Service Center. Venture Scouts from throughout the council will experience the 2013 National jamboree Experience, Go Big, Get Wild at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

Troop 720 Summer Fun

It's the week of  July 4th and Troop 720 of Alta Loma celebrated our mid summer vacation in style! Saturday June 29th our troop ventured up to beautiful Big Bear Lake and portrayed our troop motto "LIVE THE ADVENTURE" to its fullest. - After our BSA Swim Test was completed and the instructions for the day were set - Swimming, Beach and Dock Fishing, Wake Boarding, Kayaking, Motor Boating, Canoeing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding were the order of the day. At least 8 scouts we able to complete their Kayak Merit Badge. At the end of the day our troop held to the scout "Leave No Trace" principles and did a sweep of the beach, dock and picnic areas and left the Harbor cleaner that when we arrived. A special thank you to Captain John, Serena and all the staff of Captain John's Harbor on the North Shore for allowing Troop 720 to use their facilities all day.

2013 Wood Badge Leadership Training for the 21st Century

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is a leadership training course designed for all adult Scouters: Cub Scout Leaders • Boy Scout Leaders • Varsity Leaders • Venturing Leaders • Council / District Leadership • Scouting Professionals. The course incorporates the traditions of over 80 years of Wood Badge, while adding the management and leadership training necessary to be successful as a leader in the 21st century. Wood Badge is more than a classroom–it is games and hands-on projects. You will come away with an appreciation of Scouting's heritage as well as with a dream for the role you will play in its future–the impact you will make on the youth in your own unit at home. Participation in this course will also provide skills to help you achieve success in other aspects of your life...like at home, or in your career! The course is a 2-weekend, fun-filled practical training period where the Scouter lives as a member of a team progressing through Scouting, and learning the skills of leadership. The application phase is completed at home, by implementing the skills learned by accomplishing a series of written goals called a “Ticket”.

For Fall 2013 course information, contact: Chris Johnson, Course Director, at scoutmaster2013@gmail.com or, (951) 642-2251

Aug 23-25 and Sept 6-8 (Fri-Sun) Participant Orientation meeting, Thursday, July 18, 2013 

Cost: $245 (increases to $275 if paid less than 30 days prior to the course).
(includes training materials and meals during the 1^st weekend. Participants will plan and purchase separately a patrol menu for the 2^nd weekend.)

Sign up at the Council Service Center today or mail this application with your deposit. Space is Limited to the first 48 fully paid participants for each course!

Yours in Scouting, Chris Johnson, Wood Badge Course Director

Redlands Scout Shop Dutch Oven Cook Off Winners

Summer Camp Thank You Notes

July 9, 2013 Dear Campership Committee Thank you for assisting me with the campership of $175.00, so that I may attend camp Emerson this summer. My family and I greatly appreciate the help due to without it, I may not have been able to attend camp. What I enjoyed most about camp Emerson is that my merit badge classes were fun to take and the staff was friendly. Altogether I had a really good time and will always remember my experience at camp. Once again, thank you. Sincerely, William

Complimentary Breakfast for All Volunteers

The Hampton Inn & Suites in Colton invites volunteers to enjoy a complimentary breakfast on thursday mornings from 6am to 10am. Join us at 250 North 9th St. Colton, CA 92124. Please RSVP on wednesday to the front desk 909-370-2424

Learn More About Scouting-Age Kids in the YouthBeat 2012 Report C+R Research provides youth-market research for a variety of businesses and organizations, including the BSA. Learn more about the attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and values of youth today in this review of the YouthBeat 2012 report. Significant differences between Scouts and non-Scouts are noted in the review.

Boy Scout Nights

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

2nd Quarter 2013 P.R.A.Y. Report, Youth Awards

Camp Wiley Registration

Camp Emerson Registration

Friends Of Scouting Report

Positve Quote & Prayer
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"Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him and to let him know that you trust him."

    ~  Booker T. Washington

"I have chosen you; stop being anxious and watchful, for I am your God. I give you strength, I bring you help, I uphold you with my victorious right hand. Yes, all those who rage against you shall be put to shame and confusion; they who fought against you shall be destroyed and perish. I am your God, I am holding you by the right hand; I tell you: Do not be afraid, I will help you."

    ~  Isaiah 41:10