Welcome to our August 19th, 2013 Monday Memo

Moving Forward!

In this August 15 Moving Forward Membership Standards Release, there are three documents that have been developed to assist in the implementation of the BSA Membership Standards Policy.

Upon approval of the membership standards resolution in May of this year, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America began reviewing its policies and guidelines to help ensure a smooth transition to the new policy.

With the combined leadership of volunteers and professionals, seven task forces have reviewed every aspect of the Scouting movement, including unit operations, finance and fundraising, camping and outdoor, youth and adult audiences, chartered and community organizations, and human resources. While the new policy does not go into effect until January 1, 2014, the first two attached documents will help in answering questions you may be receiving regarding the implementation of the resolution.

• Implementation FAQ for Councils – This document is specifically for regions, areas, and councils and answers questions related to the membership standards implementation, as well as operational questions about finance and human resources. Click Here
• Implementation FAQ for Unit Leaders – This document is specifically for leaders and addresses unit operations questions associated with the membership standards implementation. Click Here

Of course, there is no way the BSA can answer every possible question that may arise. Ultimately, people in leadership positions must exercise good judgment, all the time asking the key question they have always asked: “What is in the best interest of the youth we serve?”

In September, we will release additional information and training resources related to the membership standards change. These require further vetting at upcoming professional and volunteer events.

Several organizations outside of Scouting have commented recently on the BSA’s new membership standards policy and the effect it might have on the organization. Much of this commentary has inaccurately stated that the BSA has made a fundamental shift in values and, in some cases, has attempted to cause division within Scouting in order to generate publicity or support for alternative youth organizations. The attached document titled Fact vs. Fiction is meant to clearly explain the effect the new policy could have on local units and members and to answer frequently asked questions. 

We hope the attached will be helpful as we continue to work to deliver Scouting to the youth of our nation.

In closing, we want to extend special thanks to the volunteer chairs of our task forces for their service: Mark Stinnett, Lyle Knight, Mike Hoffman, Rich Brenner, Ray Capp and Jim Wilson. We appreciate your leadership on this important project.

Thank you for all you do for Scouting, Gary Butler, Assistant Chief Scout Executive - Operations
 

Pack 247 Posting Colors at Back to School Night

The event was held at North Verdemont Elem. in San Bernardino. We had a total  22 Cubs representing all ranks (tiger, Wolf, Bear & Webelos 1 & 2) and 5 leaders! These boys had the courage to post colors to a crowd of about 400 people. They proudly represented Pack 247 and our Arrowhead District!

2013 IE Scouting Golf Classic The California Inland Empire Council – Boy Scouts of America would like to invite you to the Annual Scouting Golf Classic being held on Monday, September 23rd, at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana. Registration is $600 for a foursome. Registration contact is Jesse Lopez at the Jack Dembo Scout Service Center 909-793-2463 ext. 128. Click Here for Registration Flyer or to Register Online. Come play and help Scouting continue its great tradition of service to the youth of our community. Bring your friends and business associates for a day of fun, friends and prizes! This fundraising event is designed to allow you to join the California Inland Empire Council, to help insure that a quality Scouting program is delivered to all the youth in the Inland Empire by providing assisatance for registration, uniforms, books, training of adult volunteers and camperships.

Stampede 2013 Now With WATER PARK Included! (Water Park available to first 1500 Registered) 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

Troop 6006 50 Mile Hike in Yosemite

Troop 6006 of Hemet spent one adventurous week in Yosemite National Park from July 28th to August 4th to earn the 50 miler award and Backpacking Merit Badge. The four scouts and their families passed by Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Elizabeth Lake, Dog Lake, Lembert Dome, Glen Aulin Waterfall, The Waterwheels on the Tuolumne River, McGee Lake and May Lake. It was a great week, the scouts were able to swim in the lakes, went fishing and saw lots of wildlife including deer, coyotes, squirrels, chipmunks and tons of butterflies and dragonflies. It was a difficult and strenuous hike but everyone persevered and made it! It was a trip they will remember forever! Great job Parker, Nick, Joseph & Aaron!

We are having a Sewing Day at the California Inland Empire Scout Shop!

The Scout Shop has procured the services of a seamstress who will come in to sew uniforms at our location for 1 day only.  Scouts who want their shirts completed on the day of purchase can take them over to a seamstress and have her sew the patches on the same day. Patches cost $2.50 each paid at the Scout Shop and receipt shown to seamstress as proof of payment.

Come get your uniform “inspection ready” for all your Fall Advancement Ceremony events!  See you there on Saturday September 7, 2013 from 10 AM – 2 PM.
1230 Indiana Court, Redlands, CA

Can’t make that date?  That’s OK.  Bring in your shirt to be sewn and we’ll send it out to her and get it back to you in 3-5 business days.

Troop 19 Popcorn Kick Off On Wednesday August 7th, Troop 19-Redlands had their Popcorn Kickoff Party at the Elks Lodge in Redlands.  All scouts in attendance were encouraged and motivated to participate in this year’s Popcorn Campaign to help support scouting.  Troop 19 has been a Top Seller for CIEC Grayback District. Ricci Dula CIEC District Director was also a guest speaker who provided insight into TrailsEnd® popcorn products and even brought samples for each scout to taste! Complete with goodies and prizes, the night ended with the 2012 Top Sellers Cream Meisters’ Pie Throwing event. Thank you to our willing and Unwilling pie-in-the face recipients: Scoutmaster Ed Lucas, Mr. Aaron Salvatico and Mr. John Keigler.

Scout Shop Sales

Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Fall Retreat

September 21, 2013 9:00 am – 3:30 pm with check-in at 8:30 am

St. Joseph The Worker Community Church
10816 Mountain View Ave.,
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Cost - $15.00 per person, Price increases to $20.00 per person after Sept. 9th

Retreat for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers; Girl Scouts (all levels); Middle School and High School Youth Ministries
Bring a can food item for food bank

* Religious Emblem Counselor Training will be available for participating adults Click Here for Registration Form

The Buzz - August 16, 2013, "Sustainability Merit Badge"

 
Lowe's Grant

Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Impact Grant website: www.scouting.org/trailtoeagle

During 2012 more than 3,000 Scouts received $100 grants for their Eagle Scout service projects through the generosity of the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that the foundation has offered to continue its support with a similar number of grants beginning in July 2013

Grant application for Eagle Scout candidates   Scout Recipient's Obligations   2 Year Follow up Form

A Hero's 'hero' (heroine)

For half a century, the world has applauded John Glenn as a heart-stirring American hero. He lifted the nation's spirits when, as one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, he was blasted alone into orbit around the Earth; the enduring affection for him is so powerful that even now people find themselves misting up at the sight of his face or the sound of his voice.
   
But for all these years, Glenn has had a hero of his own, someone who he has seen display endless courage of a different kind: Annie Glenn. They have been married for 68 years. He is 90; she turned 92 on Friday.

This weekend there has been news coverage of the 50th anniversary of Glenn's flight into orbit. We are being reminded that, half a century down the line, he remains America's unforgettable hero. He has never really bought that.

Because the heroism he most cherishes is of a sort that is seldom cheered. It belongs to the person he has known longer than he has known anyone else in the world.

John Glenn and Annie Castor first knew each other when -- literally -- they shared a playpen. In New Concord, Ohio, his parents and hers were friends. When the families got together, their children played.

John -- the future Marine fighter pilot, the future test-pilot ace, the future astronaut -- was pure gold from the start. He would end up having what it took to rise to the absolute pinnacle of American regard during the space race; imagine what it meant to be the young John Glenn in the small confines of New Concord.

Three-sport varsity athlete, most admired boy in town, Mr. Everything.

Annie Castor was bright, was caring, was talented, was generous of spirit. But she could talk only with the most excruciating of difficulty. It haunted her.

Her stuttering was so severe that it was categorized as an "85%" disability -- 85% of the time, she could not manage to make words come out.

When she tried to recite a poem in elementary school, she was laughed at. She was not able to speak on the telephone. She could not have a regular conversation with a friend. And John Glenn loved her.

Even as a boy he was wise enough to understand that people who could not see past her stutter were missing out on knowing a rare and wonderful girl.

They married on April 6, 1943. As a military wife, she found that life as she and John moved around the country could be quite hurtful. She has written: "I can remember some very painful experiences -- especially the ridicule."

In department stores, she would wander unfamiliar aisles trying to find the right section, embarrassed to attempt to ask the salesclerks for help. In taxis, she would have to write requests to the driver, because she couldn't speak the destination out loud. In restaurants, she would point to the items on the menu.

A fine musician, Annie, in every community where she and John moved, would play the organ in church as a way to make new friends. She and John had two children; she has written: "Can you imagine living in the modern world and being afraid to use the telephone? 'Hello' used to be so hard for me to say. I worried that my children would be injured and need a doctor. Could I somehow find the words to get the information across on the phone?"

John, as a Marine aviator, flew 59 combat missions in World War II and 90 during the Korean War. Every time he was deployed, he and Annie said goodbye the same way. His last words to her before leaving were: "I'm just going down to the corner store to get a pack of gum." And, with just the two of them there, she was able to always reply: "Don't be long."

On that February day in 1962 when the world held its breath and the Atlas rocket was about to propel him toward space, those were their words, once again. And in 1998, when, at 77, he went back to space aboard the shuttle Discovery, it was an understandably tense time for them. What if something happened to end their life together?

She knew what he would say to her before boarding the shuttle. He did -- and this time he gave her a present to hold onto: A pack of gum.

She carried it in a pocket next to her heart until he was safely home.

Many times in her life she attempted various treatments to cure her stutter. None worked.

But in 1973, she found a doctor in Virginia who ran an intensive program she and John hoped would help her. She traveled there to enroll and to give it her best effort. The miracle she and John had always waited for at last, as miracles will do, arrived. At age 53, she was able to talk fluidly, and not in brief, anxiety-ridden, agonizing bursts.

John has said that on the first day he heard her speak to him with confidence and clarity, he dropped to his knees to offer a prayer of gratitude.

He has written: "I saw Annie's perseverance and strength through the years and it just made me admire her and love her even more." He has heard roaring ovations in countries around the globe for his own valor, but his awe is reserved for Annie, and what she accomplished: "I don't know if I would have had the courage."

Her voice is so clear and steady now that she regularly gives public talks. If you are lucky enough to know the Glenn’s, the sight and sound of them bantering and joking with each other and playfully finishing each others' sentences is something that warms you and makes you thankful just to be in the same room.

If you ever find yourself at an event where the Glenn’s are appearing, and you want to see someone so brimming with pride and love that you may feel your own tears start to well up, wait until the moment that Annie stands to say a few words to the audience.

And as she begins, take a look at her husband's eyes. WOW!!!  What a story

 

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"To be realistic today is to be visionary. To be realistic is to be starry-eyed."

    ~  Hubert H. Humphrey

Joe Daniszewski Scout Executive/CEO California Inland Empire Council, BSA PO Box 8910 1230 Indiana Court Redlands, CA 92374 909.793.2463, Ext. 120 877.732.1450 909.793.0306 Fax

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