Welcome to our March 3rd, 2014 Monday Memo

2014 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards

To celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the current Class of Eagle Scouts, the California Inland Empire Council is hosting the 2013 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & NESA Awards on Friday, March 14^th, 2014, at 6:00pm at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside. This year, the event is not only reaching out to the current class of new Eagle Scouts, but to Eagle Scouts of all ages.

New Eagle Scouts – Class of 2013: (January 2013 – December 2013)

Congratulations on attaining the highest rank in Scouting. This is a FREE event for the 2013 class of Eagle Scouts.

Eagle Scout Alumni:
If you are already an Eagle Scout, you should know what a difference achieving this goal can make in a young Scout’s life. Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of this new class of Eagles as well as an opportunity to socialize with other Eagle Scout Alumni in our council. You can attend as a sponsor (see below) or join us just for dinner.

Sponsor a new Eagle Scout:
To celebrate the accomplishments of this new class of Eagles, the California Inland Empire Council requests your participation as a sponsor at the 2013 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner and NESA Awards. As an Eagle Scout sponsor you will have the privilege of sponsoring a new Eagle Scouts dinner, you will be recognized in the evening’s program, you will receive a limited edition 2013 Sponsor CIEC Eagle Scout Dinner CSP, and your dinner will be included. Parents and unit leaders of new Eagle Scouts (not your own son or Scout in your unit) are encouraged to be dinner sponsors also. Sponsor Levels:
Silver Palm:  $500 or Greater, Gold Palm:  $250 Bronze Palm: $100

Council NESA (National Eagle Scout Association) Chapter:

Eagle Scouts will have the opportunity to join our Council NESA Chapter at the dinner. REGISTER ONLINE

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Brandt at (951)992-9438 or email at mkb969@verizon.net or Volunteer Services 909-793-2463 Click Here for Flyer

Varsity Vision Training 2014

Even though it was a rainy weekend the California Inland Empire Council held its fourth “Varsity Vision Training” course on February 28-March 1, 2014. The course was attended by 16 Varsity leaders and 10 youth leaders. In this course the youth and leaders were trained by participating rather than lecture. The participants spent the weekend actuality learning the importance of the Five Fields of Emphasis and how they work within the Varsity Team. This course focused on how the Varsity Coach and Team Captain work together to deliver an effective program for their unit.  It reinforced the concept that a team is boy-led, and that the Team Captain is the leader and the roles of the Program Managers. In the course the Coach and Program Advisors learned what their roles are to the team.  The adult leaders and youth participates came away trained. As of March 1st the Varsity Vision course became a National BSA training course. Gavin Christen is the Council Varsity Training Chairman: Contact information gavinchristen@att.net Phone Numbers Cell 951-218-0990 Home 951-682-4380 

Adventures in 2014!

Troop 652 of Rancho Cucamonga, Old Baldy District, started off the New Year with a camp out at Silverwood Lake in Hesperia. We had 28 Scouts and 7 Adults Leaders enjoy the get away to the San Bernardino National Forest. The Scouts were able to get a lot of Rank Advancement and Merit Badge work done. The the food was great, the weather was perfect and the Scouts had a blast!  (Photo #2)

In February, Mr. Eimen worked with the Scouts on their Map N' Compass Skills. He ran a One Mile Orienteering Course at Red Hill Park on the 9th and we went on a 5 Mile Map N' Compass Hike on the 16th along the Claremont Wilderness Loop Trail. (Photo #1)

We were supposed to go on a "Bike N' Camp" to Lake Perris Feb. 28- March 2nd, but decided to cancel due to the expected rainfall there (up to 4 inches). Always have a "Plan B"!  We met on Sunday the 2nd at 9:00 a.m. at Central Park in R.C. and rode our bikes along the Pacific Electric Trail to Burger Town for breakfast, then back to the park. At least we got to ride about 12 miles, a couple more miles than the Lake Perris ride would have been. (Photo #3)

Troop 652 is looking forward to taking a River Canoe Trip over Spring Break and praying for great weather!

YIS, Christy Eimen, Boy Scout Troop 652, Assistant Scoutmaster

Webelos Hike

On Monday, February 17, 2014, the Webelos of San Bernardino Packs 1, 20 and 114, took advantage of the holiday and great weather to complete a three mile hike around the hills behind California State University San Bernardino in order to complete one of their requirements for their Outdoorsman pin.

Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night with the Reign

Ontario Reign hosts second Scout night of the season on March 29, 2014

The Ontario Reign, back-to-back Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, are proud to announce Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

For the first time, the Reign are inviting Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, families, and friends to not only enjoy a great hockey game, but to sit in on a Chalk Talk session with Head Coach Jason Christie, Assistant Coach Mark Hardy, and a few Reign hockey players before the team faces off against the Stockton Thunder at 6 p.m.  Get your tickets early because there is limited seating for the pre-game Chalk Talk which starts at 3:30 p.m.

Each ticket purchased with the order form for Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night will receive a unique, specially designed collectible patch.

Tickets are just $20 for lower level seats, or $14 for upper level seats and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE and using the promo code: CHALKTALK; or by visiting ontarioreign.com/boyscouts for the downloadable order form or faxing order form at  (909) 204-5555. Tickets must be purchased before Friday, Mar. 14 at 5 p.m. You could also contact Willy Lam via phone (909) 941-7809 or email wlam@ontarioreign.com for ticket purchase.

We are looking forward to seeing all Scouts, Explorers, families and friends on March 29th for the Boy Scout Chalk Talk Night!

Parking costs $5.00 per vehicle - we encourage you to carpool whenever possible.

Wood Badge 2014

Greetings from the C.I.EC. Spring Wood Badge Staff! You may have noticed in the March Scouting Magazine (pages 30-33) a fantastic article on the benefits and value of attending a Wood Badge course. This scouting leadership training course is taught the world over and is generally considered the premium leadership training for scouting leaders from cubs through Venturing. The materials and sources for these courses are taught in the business community and are seen as critical elements for successful team-building, conflict management, as well as communication and project planning & implementation. The list goes on! You would be hard-pressed to find another place or training in any industry, business, or social setting that does a better job at building and refining the skills necessary to lead individuals to success in all areas of their personal and business lives. The article talks about the benefits of the training as well as some of the truly enjoyable and life-long relationship building opportunities that come with the completion of a wood badge course. Now you may be wondering what one has to do to become a participant in a wood badge course? I am so glad you asked! It just so happens that there are two courses that will take place this year within our council! They will be held at Camp Emerson just outside of Idyllwild in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains. The CIEC website has applications available for either course. They are quick and easy to download and fill out. Fifty dollars holds your spot but I must warn you that the spring course to be held in May is filling quickly so you need to act fast. I am including the email addresses for myself and our course director Norris. Feel free to contact either one of us with any questions about the course and what is needed to join us. The council website also has the contact information for the fall course as well. Well, I think I will close for now with the sincere hope that you will come up the hill with us and see why so many people consider the Wood Badge experience the pivotal turning point in their adventure in scouting and leadership.

Spring 2014 Course Thursday, May 1st through Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 and Thursday, May 15th through Saturday, May 17th, 2014 Click Here to Register

Fall 2014 Course Friday, Aug. 22nd through Sunday, Aug. 24th, 2014 and Friday, Sept. 5th through Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2014 Click Here to Register

Camp Wiley 2014

"A Space Odyssey" at Boseker Scout Reservation. Don’t miss out on the FUN… sign up today! We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable adventure at the Boseker Scout Reservation., located in beautiful Idyllwild, California. 2014 Camp Wiley Sessions: Session#1– May 23rd –26th       “Family Session”  Anybody can attend the Family Session. Session #2– June 29th– July 2nd Session#3– July 3rd - 6th Session #4– July 27th—30th Session # 5– July 31st - 3rd    Camp Fees are as follows: Youth participants $185 ($205 after 4/16/2014)    Adults/Den Chiefs $115 ($135 after 4/16/2014)     Family Session: Those under 7 $90 ($110 after 4/16/2014) Click Here for Flyer   Click Here to Register Online

At Camp Wiley, Cub Scouts will learn a lot of new things and have the opportunity to earnachievements & other awards:

The Buzz - February 26, 22014

BSA Health Forms, now as easy as A, B, C

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Deciding which version of the BSA’s Annual Health and Medical Record you need shouldn’t raise your blood pressure.

And starting today, you’re getting a streamlined version of the BSA health forms and an easier-to-use website to accompany them. The site is the result of several BSA teams (professionals and volunteers) joining forces to make this process a painless one for you and other Scouters.

The Annual Health and Medical Record http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx (hereafter AHMR) comes in several flavors, and until now some Scouters and parents found it a little difficult to determine which version of the AHMR they or their Scout/Venturer needed.

Taking your Cub Scouts on a local tour or your Boy Scouts on a two-night camping trip? The forms you’ll need are different from those required on a camping trip lasting more than 72 hours.

Visiting the Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, Philmont or the Summit? Be sure to print off some additional information to give your doctor.

It’s all spelled out for you on the new site. Figuring out which forms you need is a snap thanks to logos, clear language and so-big-you-can’t-miss-’em buttons you’ll click to download the proper form.

Speaking of, you’ll know you’re using the right form if it says “2014 Printing” in the lower right corner.

If you’ve already gotten your physical using the old form, though, don’t fret.

“The No. 1 concern/question I got this weekend relates to, ‘Are my current valid medical records still valid?’” says Richard Bourlon, BSA health and safety team leader. “It’s most likely folks concerned we are going to make someone fill out a new physical exam when they planned to use one they just had done in December, for instance.

“We want to assure them they are still good — the old versions will be phased out over the next year, and everyone will basically have a new one in place next summer.”

Answers to this question and others are found in the FAQs section of the AHMR website http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx. Click the “Have Questions? Get Answers Here” button at the bottom of the page and read the FAQs. Your question may have already been answered.

AHMR live webinar
Mark your calendar for the afternoon of Friday, April 4. That’s the date of a live webinar on the AHMR. You’ll hear from David Berry, the volunteer who serves as chairman of the BSA’s medical team. He led the updates and website transformation, and you can ask questions and hear him describe the changes in his own words.

New website
Just by glancing at the new AHMR website http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx, it’s easy to see how much better it is than its previous iteration. The previous version had good content, but it featured an intimidating block of text. The new version makes navigation a breeze.
 

Bass Pro Shop Scout Challenge

Here at Bass Pro we offer a large variety of events geared towards Scouts, families and the outdoors. Most of our activities are FREE to the public, yet after being in Rancho for over 6 years, people still don’t know what we offer.

In today's technology, it is easy to visit a website or keep updated on social media. Not everyone drives by our building on a weekly basis or reads our ads. So we are challenging you and the Scouting Community to help us spread the word.

Starting February 7th, 2014 each time you, a friend or family member likes our FaceBook page, you will earn an entry into the Scout Challenge Drawing.

It’s simple!
Each time someone you know likes our page, simply email us. Once the LIKE is verified, you will receive a confirmation email back along with an entry form to fill out to be entered into the Scout Challenge Drawing! The more people you know that LIKE our page, the more entries your group will receive in the drawing.

Remember to include the following items in your email: Your Name The FB ID/Name that Liked us

This event is only taking place at our Rancho Cucamonga location. Remember to double check that you have LIKED: Bass Pro in Rancho Cucamonga. LIKING other Bass Pro stores is appreciated; however they will not count toward entries into this drawing. Prizes will be awarded on a tier program to the Troop/Den/Pack or Service Unit that you have entered on behalf of. Currently Bass Pro in Rancho Cucamonga has over 11K likes.

If during the duration of this challenge we hit: 15K we will Raffle off 3 -$50 Gift Cards 20K we will raffle off 3- $75 Gift Cards 25K we will raffle off 1- $100, 2-$75 Gift Cards 30K or more we will raffle off 1-$250 , 1-$150 & 1-$100 Gift Card This Scout Challenge starts Friday Feb. 7th 2014 and ends at 12:01 am on Easter Sunday April 20th, 2014. All winners will be notified on or before May 1st, 2014 through email, phone and/or social media. Good Luck Scouts! Face Book Name: https://www.facebook.com/#!/bpsrancho  Please send Email Notifications to: BPSScoutChallenge@gmail.com Bass Pro Shops is located at 7777 Victoria Gardens Lane in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909)922-5500

Scouting Cartoons from the ’60s, Do they still hold true today?

Scoutmaster knows best, right?

Camp Emerson Availability

Friends Of Scouting Report

Postive Quote & Prayer
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"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do." 

    ~  Sarah Ban Breathnack

All powerful and ever living God, we find security in your forgiveness. Give us fine weather we pray, so that we may rejoice in your gifts of kindness and use them always for your glory and our good.

    Amen

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