Welcome to our August 13th, 2012 Monday Memo

Arrowhead District Popcorn Kickoff

Arrowhead's popcorn kick-off was held on August 4th 2012 at the LDS church in Bloomington, CA. We had about 100 people in attendance, that enjoyed hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones, bounce houses and free popcorn prizes!

Denise Wampole, AH Popcorn Kernel

Troop 257's First Eagle

Troop 257 of Apple Valley, CA, on Saturday August 4th 2012 celebrated its first Eagle Scout Ceremony.  Founding member Mr. Ian Cherry, is the Troop's first Eagle Scout.  The Troop was formed in 1999 with 5 scouts and has now grown to 37.   Ian, has attended the National Jamboree, worked as staff at Tribe of Wismahi at Emerson and is scheduled to go next yeas Jamboree as well.  Ian will be in 9th grade this year at Encore High School for the performing arts.  He is passionate about theater and one day hopes to be an actor.  Currently Ian is the Troops OA rep where he is also heavily involved.  When speaking with Ian's Scoutmaster, Rick Cales he was quoted as saying " Ian has grown tremendously as a Scout and truly lives by the Scout Oath and Law.  His leadership skills have grown and he is a valuable asset to our troop. I look forward to seeing him continue his Scouting path and hope to see him on the Silverscreen in the future."

Internet Advancements

Now that summer camp is winding down and our Scouts have earned a wide variety of rank advancements, it is Now time to get their accomplishments submitted so they can be in the system. An efficient way to do so is thru Internet Advancement. Save time and gas and input your units rank advancement from the comfort of your home. 

To retrieve your unit access code contact Janelle Agre at 909-793-2463 Ext. 126 or jaagre@bsamail.org

33rd Annual Scout Memorabilia Auction & Trade-O-Ree Friday, August 17th, 2012, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday, August 18th, 2012, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Email bids will be taken until Fri. August 17th @ Midnight West Coast Time @ mkb969@verizon.net Live Items can be viewed on the CIEC WEB PAGE: www.bsa-ciec.org The California Inland Empire Council, B.S.A. Welcomes you to our 33rd Annual Boy Scout Memorabilia Auction & Trade-O-Ree (TOR) Location: 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! LIVE, SILENT & YOUTH Auctions! Click Here for More Info

Malinda's Visit to the C.I.E.C.

It truly was a pleasure to have met Malinda, and I know he made a positive impression on every Scout and parent that he met during his time at our summer camp (Camp Emerson the oldest Boy Scout Camp west of the Mississippi). My family is now talking about a visit to Sri Lanka...

As you can see from the attached photos, my family and I spent Monday with Malinda at Disneyland. He also made it to Knott's Berry Farm, a Slayer concert at Glen Helen Park (where the CIEC holds it's annual Scout Stampede), and a few home stays with various camp staffers.

Thanks so much for all you do to make the International Camp Staff program possible.  It is a fantastic way to introduce a large number of Scouts to International Scouting.

YIS, Bill Dull

Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Impact Grant

Home improvement retailer Lowe's has teamed with the Boy Scouts of America to provide the Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Impact grant for candidates working on their Eagle Scout project.

About the Grant
A generous contribution from the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation has made it possible for the council to present selected Eagle Scout candidates with a $100 prepaid gift card to be used toward their service projects. Life Scouts who are planning a construction-based project may apply. The council Eagle project review board will determine which projects qualify for a Lowe's grant. A total of 68 grants will be awarded. After the project review is completed, the council will distribute the $100 prepaid gift cards to recipients. Cards must be used to purchase building materials and equipment for the Eagle candidate's service project. The gift card may be used at any Lowe's location or any place that it is accepted.

Qualifications
To qualify for a Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Impact grant, the individual must

• Be a registered Life Scout.
• Complete and submit the Lowe's grant application
• Be sure the Eagle Scout service project has all approvals before the work begins. Submit copies of pages 6 through 10 of the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927 with the grant application.
• Use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook to document the results of the service project. Make photographs and all documentation available to the BSA for sharing with Lowe's.

Things You Should Know

• If you plan to spend your gift card at a Lowe's location, you should consider speaking with the local store manager when you arrive. This will help Lowe's track how well the program is being received.
• Document your project with "before" and "after" photographs. Be sure photographs show how the materials and equipment purchased with the gift card were used for your service project.

Our Thanks to Lowe's
The Boy Scouts of America thanks the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation for its generous support of Scouting across the country. Through this unique program, thousands of Life Scouts who are hard at work on their Eagle Scout service project will benefit from the contribution. Communities and organizations will benefit, too.

For additional information, email Phil Velez at pvelez@bsamail.org. Grant applications are to be sent to:

California Inland Empire Council
Lowe's Project Grant
PO Box 8910
Redlands, CA 92375

The Ultimate List of Scouting Apps

Once upon a time, we used maps printed on paper to find our way. We studied laminated sky charts to identify constellations. We counted seconds after thunder strikes to locate storms.

What were we thinking?

Today, thanks to the ubiquitous smartphone, we can do all that and more with a few taps.

As Scout leaders, we can now carry a library, GPS, weather radio, compass, map, camera, and field guide in our pocket. But which apps are worth downloading or — in some cases — paying for? Read More.....

News & Tidbits

• Basic Leader Training For Boy Scout Leaders In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Click Here for more Info.
• Michael Malone: A Century of Eagle Scouts The Eagles' service project is the single greatest youth-service initiative in history, and one that has touched every community in America in an important way. Read More.....
• The Buzz! Scott Berger, chairman of the Cyber Chip Task Force, describes this important new tool that educates Scouts, leaders, and parents on how to safely interact with others online and prevent hazards, such as cyberbullying. View Video
• 2nd Quarter 2012 PRAY Report, Adult Awards. Stuart Muller receives the SHOFAR Adult Award.

Friends Of Scouting Report

Positive Quote
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"What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say."

   ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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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