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Latest information from www.inciweb.org on the Mountain Fire near the Boseker Scout Reservation

Many thanks for the Heavenly Blessings of rain. Kudos to the over 3,000 Fire Fighters that protected the mountains and our Boseker Scout Reservation, the home of Camp Emerson and Camp Wiley.

Camp will be open for the final two sessions of Camp Wiley starting this weekend.
The rains have scrubbed the sky and no ash or other debris has been found in camp.

A special salute to our 2013 Summer Camp Staff and all the Scouts and Scouters that had to evacuate last Wednesday.
Everyone practiced the Scout Motto of: Be Prepared. Everyone lived by the 12 points of the Scout Law.

Mountain Fire Basic Information

Local Boy Scouts Evacuate Summer Camp in Idyllwild

Corona Boy Scout Troop 34 was among many local Scouts who had to evacuate Boseker Scout Reservation Wednesday evening. The scouts left Sunday for Camp Emerson, ready for a traditional week of camp activities and merit badge classes. 

Wednesday afternoon, families were invited to visit camp and enjoy dinner and a campfire. However, just before the evening flags were to be retired and the Sheppard's Pie was about to be served, evacuation instructions were given. 

Camp staff, scouts and visitors left Camp Emerson in a very orderly fashion and temporarily relocated at Stater Bros. on Florida Avenue in Hemet.

Scoutmaster Brian Park, Trek Master Dwight Peterson and Patrol Leader Mason Park led the evacuation of Corona United Methodist Troop 34. All scouts from CUMC and visitors returned home safely.  Scoutmaster Park was able to retrieve one irreplaceable item, the Troop's Flag, but all other gear and belongs were left at camp. 

The evacuation reminded scouts how important it is to Be Prepared and how an emergency can be handled calmly. It will be a summer camp experience these scouts will always remember!

Susan Park, CUMC Pack 34, Committee Chairman

High Desert District Cub Day Camp

I wanted to let everyone know that the High Desert Day Camp was a great success this year. Our final number was 103 Cub Scouts, 21 Tags, and 88 volunteers. This was Billy Rosenberg and I third year running day camp. Each year we grew in numbers and success. The volunteers always amaze me as they need so little direction and teach Character Connections so well. Our Obstacle Course teaches perseverance, golf,  the importance of sportsmanship, Human Bowling where they learn to cooperate and set up for the person after them, Military Care where the cubs learned the importance of citizenship and the importance of honoring our military as we collected two large boxes of snacks to donate to the military. Not only did the boys learn from the leaders, they learned through life experience as they were all taught how to raise the flag at half mast to honor our firefighters that gave their lives in Arizona fire. But the best lesson was learned by one of our Webelos Scout that instead of shooting at his own target shot at his neighbor's target because that boy had a disability and could not hit the target on his own. Billy and I are extremely grateful for all the participants of the High Desert Day Camp and would like to thank them all for the three years of great fun we had.

Tami Caballero, Program Director

Crew 604 Adventure

A few scouts from Murrieta Crew 604 had an amazing time at Kern River last month! They had 2 full days of adventure planned and hosted by Mountain River Adventure in Kernville California. On day one the scouts had a quick lesson on SUP (stand up paddle boarding) and enjoyed a peaceful area of the river, later that day they hit the rapids in IK’s (Inflatable Kayaks) and learned some white water skills. The second day of adventure started off with wall climbing and concluded with some more thrilling white water rafting and kayaking.

Heidi Salerno, Murrieta Crew 604

34th Anniversary C.I.E.C. Scout Memorabilia Auction & Trade-O-Ree

Friday Aug. 16th 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday Aug. 17th 9:00am - 4:00pm

Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church
5545 Alessandro Blvd Riverside, CA 92506

There will be 100’s of items, including CSP’s, OA Flaps, books, mugs, uniforms, pins, Jamboree, Philmont and other BSA related items to bid on in the SILENT auction the LIVE auction and the YOUTH LIVE auction.

$2.00 bidder numbers

$6.00 Lunch Meal (Please RSVP - Troop Fund Raiser)

$15.00 Tables, which includes Table, Bid Number & Lunch!! (Tables are Limited).

Come and see what this exciting hobby of collecting scout memorabilia is all about. For more information and to find out about donating or consigning memorabilia please contact
Matt Brandt @ 951-992-9438 or email @ mkb969@verizon.net    Click Here for Flyer    View Auction Items CLICK HERE

Mt. Rubidoux District Cub Day Camp

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

National Jamboree 2013

Stampede 2013 September 27-29, 2013  Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore, CA The IE Stampede 2013: “Scouting the Future” at Glen Helen Regional Park is a great event for the whole family. Package #1 - Stampede Camporee & Scout Show only $18.00*!                                    Includes camping Friday – Sunday, patch, Scout Show & events Package #2 – Saturday only includes patch, Scout Show & events for only $15.00*! *Early bird fee. After August 31, 2013 the fee increases $5.00 per person. Click Here to Register Online Registration Form   Leaders Guide   T-Shirt Order Form

BSA Discover Cards

The Scout prepaid card is designed as a Scout’s first financial tool to teach financial education and responsibility. It will include many of the same features of a typical bank account, as well as these additional benefits:

1. Online and mobile access to the card account;
2. Special financial education information for parents and Scouts to discuss;
3. Direct ties to earning-related merit badges;
4. Safety concierge service for Scouts in emergency situations; and
5. Access to discounts at tens of thousands of merchants nationwide.

The BSA Discover credit card is designed to be used by adults as a responsible financial tool that will benefit the BSA and cardholders alike. The cards will include many of the same features as a typical credit card, but with ties to Scouting.

To learn more about the Scout prepaid card program, please visit www.ScoutsAreThrifty.com. To learn more about the BSA Discover credit card program, please visit www.BoyScoutCreditCard.com. While there, be sure to sign up for ongoing notifications as the cards draw closer to launch. We will be unveiling new pages on the sites over the coming weeks and will keep you updated on these enhancements. Also, please feel free to forward this on to your board members, local volunteers, and parents.

Thank you for your participation and for all you do for the Boy Scouts of America!

Camp Wiley Registration

Friends Of Scouting Report

Positive Quote & Prayer
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"Be Prepared... the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise."

    ~  Robert Baden-Powell

Prayer for Firefighters

Merciful Father in heaven, look down in Your love upon all those who protect us and ours from the ravages of fire and flame. Grant them the courage and skills to carry out their duties well and safely. When they must go into the face of danger, be by their side in the smoke and flames. Watch over their families, ever reminding them that those who fight fire are also in Your loving care.  Amen.