Monday Memo
 | Joseph Daniszewski
Scout Executive |  |
Good day and welcome to our Aug 3rd Monday Memo
Scouting Magazine Launches Redesign
IRVING, Tex. July 28, 2009--Scouting magazine, the Boy Scouts of America's publication for adult leaders, will debut an eye-catching, cover-to-cover redesign with the September-October 2009 issue. The editors' goal is to publish articles that provide valuable "What's-In-It-For-Me?" information for readers.
"Scouting's redesign puts an emphasis on columns and features that can make our volunteers become more effective leaders of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers," said Scott Daniels, the magazine's managing editor. "Shorter articles, larger displays of photography and illustrations, and numerous informational graphics make the magazine an easier read and provide the BSA's 1 million volunteers the motivation to 'Lead, Inspire, Explore,' as characterized by the magazine's new tagline."
The magazine's graphic redesign is presented in four sections. The first, called Trailhead, offers news and information about people and events, reviews of books or videos, humorous Scouting anecdotes, and topics of historical interest.
The next section, Roundtable, includes FAQ's about advancement, a column for merit badge counselors, and an interview with a veteran Scouter, titled "What I've Learned." Two other columns emphasize teaching ethics to youth and focus on adolescent boy behavior. "What Would You Do?" provides reader responses to a question posed by a unit volunteer.
Scouting's main features will continue to showcase the nation's finest unit, district, and council programs, as well as provide information on current topics that leaders can use in their dens, packs, troops, and crews.
Last but not least, Scouting delivers equipment reviews, guides for better camping, Dutch oven recipes, and tips on how to survive almost anything in a new back-of-the-book section--Outdoors.
The magazine will now publish five times a year instead of six. All adult volunteers and professional Scouters receive the magazine as part of their registration fee. Issue dates are January-February, March-April, May-June, September-October, and November-December. The magazine's expanded Web site offerings at www.scoutingmagazine.org now include a weekday blog, Cracker Barrel, that further celebrates the fellowship of Scouters.
Demonstrating the BSA's environmental commitment, Scouting magazine is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The SFI is dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management. As a part of carrying the certification, Scouting magazine adheres to a strict policy of environmental responsibility and will undergo annual surveillance audits as well as full certification against the SFI Standard every five years.
About Scouting Magazine
Award-winning Scouting magazine is the BSA's indispensable publication for 1 million adult members. It strengthens these volunteers' abilities to better perform their leadership roles in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing, while reinforcing the organization's character- and values-based program for 2.2 million youth.
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| The Firebird Trail at Camp Helendade The Firebird Trail is a Camp Helendade Tradition dating back to the opening of the Camp. Thousands of Scouts have traversed the 1.8 mile hike to Deep Creek, nearly 1,000 feet lower in elevation than Camp Helendade. After the Running Springs Fire of 2007, the trail fell into disrepair with fire and erosion damage.
13 brave parents during our Webelos to Scout Transition program and Tribe of Wisumahi embarked on a full day's mission to restore the trail. Not only was this a service project for the camp, but community members have also expressed their gratitude, as Deep Creek serves as a respite and retreat for Running Springs residents and hikers.
The Camp Helendade Staff and the entire Council would like to say a big "Thank you!" to the "Parent Patrol" for all their hard work in restoring our camp and trails to their former glory. |  |
Troop 759, Boy Scouts of Harlem
Dear Scouter,
I earned my Eagle Scout Award from Troop 42 in Big Flats, New York, in 1989. A few years ago I volunteered to make a promo video for the Scout camp system that serves New York City. In the process I realized that Boy Scouts and Scout camp were more significant, challenging and transformational for city kids than for someone like me who grew up in the country. I decided to make a documentary about Scouts that would resonate with people -- both urban and rural and Scout and non-Scout -- to show, in a fun way, how Scouting can transcend geography, age, race and economics.
I teamed up with another experienced filmmaker named Jake Boritt and found Troop 759 in Harlem that welcomed us as part of their family. Two years later we finished the first feature documentary ever made about a Boy Scout troop. 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem is a 72-minute heartwarming documentary that is micro-budget, independent, self-financed and follows 11-year-old Keith Dozier on his first trip to summer camp. You can watch a trailer online here: www.harlemscouts.com <http://www.harlemscouts.com/> . Thanks very much!
Justin Szlasa
Director/producer
759: Boy Scouts of Harlem
Camp Emerson News - A Scout is Brave!
12 year old Sam Stark, from Troop 35 of the Third Ward of the Yucaipa LDS Stake was in the Transition area when he noticed another young man choking. He asked if he could help and did an Abdominal Thrust (Heimlich Maneuver) successfully dislodging the Cheeto which apparently "flew" across the area. No one is sure who it was that was choking as Sam "didn't want to embarrass him". There were several witnesses but because the young man who was choking was not a member of any of their troops they couldn't identify him.
Camp Director, Sue Clemente, presented Sam with the special Camp Emerson certificate at the daily flags ceremony!
Sam, way to live up to the Boy Scout Motto: Be Prepared!
Cub Scout Day Camp/Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Emerson & Camp Helendade
FOS Reports
Positive Quote
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?A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.?
Winston Churchill quotes (British Orator, Author and Prime Minister during World War II. 1874-1965)
Have a great Scouting week!
Yours in the Spirit of Scouting,
Joe Daniszewski
Scout Executive/CEO
California Inland Empire Council, BSA
1230 Indiana Court
Redlands, CA 92374
909.793.2463, Ext. 120
877.732.1450
909.793.0306 Fax
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