I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today!
Martin Luther King Jr., Speech at Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963
2012 Adams Eagle Scout Project Award Nominations Due January 20th
The nomination for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award is now available on the NESA website (in the far-right column).
This year marks the third year of the award. In 2010, Eagle Scouts from 35 councils participated. The national winner that first year was from the Baltimore Area Council. In 2011, 88 councils participated, and the national winner was chosen from the Central Florida Council. (View a three-minute video of the 2011 winning Eagle Scout project online at NESA.org.)
After all entries are received, the council-level NESA committee selects their winner. From these, regional committees select their winners and, from those four, the national winner is picked. The nomination procedures, deadlines, and award recognition items are listed on the back side of the application.
NESA Update
Good Afternoon Eagle Scouts,
On November 23rd, 120 Eagle Scouts for the California Inland Empire Council NESA Chapter took off in flight from March Air Force Base aboard a C17 and C135. The fight included an in flight refueling and various tactical maneuvers. A great time was had by all. I would like to take this time to thank Crew 444 and All of the men and women of the March Air Force Reserve Units that help make this flight possible. Do to time constraints on the flight we were not able to complete the Aviation Merit Badge. If you would like to complete the merit badge please contact Crew 444 Advisor Ken Goode @ kenneth.goode@us.af.mil , he will help make arrangements for you.
In March, our chapter will be hosting the councils Eagle Scout and NESA Recognition Dinner. All Class of 2011 Eagle Scouts will be invited to attend the dinner as guests of the NESA Chapter. Please help get the word out to your units, by forwarding the attached flyer, registration closes March 13th, 2012. As our economy recovers, I would like to ask those that can afford to help to consider sponsoring an Eagle Scout to the dinner. Sponsors will receive a commemorative Eagle Dinner CSP.
As a reminder January 21, 2012 is the last day to submit applications for the Adams Award and NOESA nominations to the council service center for review and consideration. I have attached the forms. For additional information go to: http://nesa.org/adams_award.html and http://nesa.org/outstanding_eagle.html
Applications for the Adams Award will be reviewed on January 24th at 6pm at the council service center. If you would like to help with this process please contact me.
In order to make these gathering happen though we will need some help. Our chapter currently is forming three sub committees:
The first committee will be responsible for our annual meeting – the councils Eagle Scout and NESA Recognition Dinner. The dinner is scheduled for March 30th and will be held at the March Air Field Museum. The dinner will honor our councils Eagle Scout Class of the past year. They will also oversee the nomination process for the Adams Eagle Scout Awards and the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. I will be chairing this event, but will need at least six other chapter members to help with the event. Click Here to Register
The second committee will be responsible for scheduling our gatherings, excluding our annual meeting. We will need a chairmen and support as the events occur. This person will need to make the reservations and oversee the coordination of the event. Ideas for events may include, visiting a crew and taking part in their specialty; attending a sporting event; visiting a location of interest; ECT. The chairperson will also be responsible for setting the dates of the gatherings. We are currently looking for a location for a date between June and August.
In the event that you cannot take part in one of our committees you can still help. Be active in your unit, district, and the council. Help get the word out about NESA and its scholarship programs for younger members. Help support Scouting in any way you can.
Show your support of the NESA Chapter by displaying our chapters Council Should Patch. The CSP can be purchased for $10.00 starting February 1st, at the council service center by contacting Virginia or you can contact me directly. For new chapter members an application must be completed and submitted to council. A CSP and certificate will be mailed out to the new member.
As NESA members the best way to help Scouting is to give back to those that helped you. Many of use act as mentors within our own units. Some give back in the form of service to their district and council. Others support the Scouting program as it continues to cross their pathways. I look forward to seeing you all at our next gathering. If you are interested in help with or heading up one of our committees please contact me at mkb969@verizon.net
Yours in Scouting, Mathew Brandt CIEC NESA Chapter Chairmen
Volunteers Needed!
Want to make a difference? Want to help decide who receives United Way funds?
Volunteers are needed to serve on Community Review Teams (CRT) to evaluate funding requests from our non-profit member agencies. The process is fun, interesting, and important. We need a wide variety of volunteers, from CEOs to college students, retirees, homemakers, donors, etc. to assure accountability for our donors’ contributions. Your Participation is Needed. Your Opinion Matters
Time Committment: Approximately 12-15 hours spread over six weeks from March thru mid April.
How Does It Work? Volunteers are placed in teams of 6 to 10 people who choose the same time frame for their service: mornings, afternoons or evenings. Each team will visit 3 to 4 non-profit agencies between March 19 and April 20, 2012. Teams will consist of a volunteer chairperson, a financial reviewer, both seasoned and new volunteers, and a United Way staff member to clarify funding policies.
Orientation Meeting: This MANDATORY meeting will provide volunteers with the knowledge and training to feel comfortable in this process. Dinner will be provided and team formations will be finalized. Volunteers need only to bring their calendars to determine the most convenient dates for the agency visits.
Orientation Meeting March 6, 2012 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Riverside County Office of Education - Conference Center 3958 – 12th Street, Riverside 92501
How Do You Sign Up? Complete the enclosed “Community Review Team Volunteer Application” and return it by February 10, 2012 to Anna De Los Rios at: adelosrios@uwiv.org or Community Matters Department 6215 River Crest Drive, Ste. B Riverside, CA 92337
Upon receipt, we will send you a confirmation with a map to the Orientation/Training meeting. For more information call Anna De Los Rios at (951) 697-4712 or email: adelosrios@uwiv.org.
National Youth Leadership Training
Scouts! I would like to invite you to the 2012 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) for the California Inland Empire Council. This training will be a week filled with exciting and challenging games, loads of fun and an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills as a respected leader in your Scouting unit, church, school and community. You’ll have a chance to meet a variety of fellow Scouters and to develop a network of friends. We have an outstanding staff that has your best interest at heart and is ready to take you on a journey that will last a lifetime.
We look forward to meeting you and providing you with the skills and experiences that will truly make a difference in your life. Get onboard and sign up for NYLT and we’ll meet you at the onset of your journey
Major League Soccer and the BSA: A Perfect One-Two
Teamwork. As important in Scouting as it is in Major League Soccer. And both organizations strive to Be Prepared for the future.
Not a stretch, then, to understand why Scouting and the nation’s top professional soccer league announced today they’re on the same team. By forging a special collaboration with the nation’s top youth organization, MLS will use its network to support the BSA’s “youth-focused program of athleticism, character, and leadership.”
Beginning at the start of the soccer season in March, Scouts will receive special access to MLS games, players, coaches, and executives through unique on- and off-field programming designed specifically for Scout packs, troops, teams, and crews.
Check out a few of the plans announced today:
MLS will select units that conduct community service projects for in-game ceremonies at its stadiums.
MLS will hold “Scout Nights” at matches to help local councils achieve their recruiting and retaining goals.
Local MLS players and executives will stage formal discussions with Scouts on topics such as fitness and leadership — skills required in both organizations.
Like the perfect pass in soccer, the BSA and MLS timed today’s announcement to coincide with the MLS SuperDraft this afternoon in Kansas City. Uniformed Scouts from the Heart of America Council were recruited to deliver an official Adidas match ball to the stage. And, there’s more.
Each player selected in the draft signed (or will sign) the ball, which will be auctioned off on the official MLS Web site. Proceeds will benefit the Heart of America Council. Score!
So how do you take advantage of this new sponsorship? If you aren’t yet a soccer fan, it’s time to join the MLS team before the season kicks off on March 10.
Sixteen of the league’s 19 teams play in the United States — including at least one in each time zone. So no matter where you live, there’s an MLS match happening near you.
The American teams are: Chicago Fire, Chivas USA (Los Angeles), Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, New England Revolution, Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC, and Sporting Kansas City.
Get more details from your local council about how to involve your unit. Or if you can’t wait, try contacting the team directly to see how your MLS club and your Scouts can team up.
As for me, this new alliance supplies even more reasons to support my hometown team, FC Dallas, and favorite player Brek Shea.
What about you? Show your pride in the BSA and your local MLS organization and share it with your Scout unit. Just another way to demonstrate that we’re all on the same team here.
Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Emerson!
Camp Emerson is the best value for Boy Scout summer camps in Southern California! Here's the proof!
Camp Tahquitz: $345 Forest Lawn Scout Reservation: $395 Lost Valley at Schoepe Scout Reservation: $355 Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation: $385 Mataguay Scout Ranch: $340
Camp Emerson - Only $295 if paid by April 16th!
Plus…Great food, friendly staff, lots of merit badge choices, and modern restroom facilities.
Have your troop reserve their campsite today for only $100. If received before January 31st, your Scouts will get their 2012 commemorative Camp Emerson patch early to show off their Camp Emerson Pride!
We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable adventure at the Boseker Scout Reservation, located in beautiful Idyllwild, California. The theme for 2012 is “Diggin’ in the Dirt.” In addition to our regular activities, we’ll get dirty while discovering the past. You’ll never know what kind of artifacts we’ll uncover at the dig site. We hope to see you this summer!
Session#1– Memorial Day Weekend May 25th –28th Session #2– June 30th– July 3rd Session#3– July 5th-8th Session #4– July 28th—31st Session # 5– August 2nd-5th Session #6– Labor Day Weekend August 31st-September 3rd
The Camp Wiley program is a great value with a camp fee of only $155 per youth and $95 per adult if paid in full by April 16, 2012. ($170 per youth and $105 per adult if paid after April 16th) Secure your pack’s reservations with a $50.00 deposit per Scout. BONUS - Receive 1 free adult for every 10 paid Scouts (when paid by April 16th)!
Call volunteer services at (909) 793-2463 ext 130 for more information. Don’t miss out, reserve your spots TODAY!
A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door. It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son... He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.
Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night The funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
"Jack, did you hear me?" "Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him… I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said. "Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him. "I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said. "You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said "He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important... Mom, I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.
As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.
The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.
Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture... Jack stopped suddenly.
"What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked. "The box is gone," he said. "What box?" Mom asked.
"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'" Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box... He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
"Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."
It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read. Early the next day Jack retrieved the package... The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.
"Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life." A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.
Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:
"Jack, Thanks for your time! - Harold Belser." "The thing he valued most was... my time"
Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.
"I need some time to spend with my son," he said. "Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!" "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away,"
Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 4. You mean the world to someone. 5. If not for you, someone may not be living. 6. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it. 7. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world. 8. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks. 9. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
Send this letter to all the people you care about, if you do so, you will certainly brighten someone's day and might change their perspective on life...for the better.
To everyone I sent this to " Thanks for your time".
Latest BSA Research YouthBeat 2010 Report
Survey conducted by C & R Research.
Surveyed youth in grades 1 – 12 and their parents.
Questions about youth activities
Responses for Scouts & non-Scouts in grades 1 – 12; grades 1 – 5; and grades 6 – 12.
Scouts are:
1. Well-rounded 2. Have self-confidence 3. Have developed life-skills 4. Have developed self-discipline
5. Are interested in social issues 6. Read for pleasure 7. exercise 8. Play games and sports for fun
Saving money for college: 21.6 % of non-Scouts; 51.2% of Scouts
“I can influence change in the world”: 49% of non-Scouts; 70% of
Scouts Scouts are more involved in sports than non-Scouts
Scouts are more family-oriented than non-Scouts
Volunteering: 20% of Scouts; 10% of non-Scouts
“I feel pressured to act older than I really am”: Cub Scouts more likely to agree than non-Scouts
Advertising: boys in grades 1 – 12 responded where they’d seen advertising in previous week Television 84%, Internet 60%, Billboards 44%, Radio 39%.
Jamboree Equipment Parking Lot Sale
Looking for Camping Gear – National Scout Jamboree Equipment is for Sale
Based on the new equipment requirements for all future National Scout Jamboree’s we are no longer required to transport camp equipment to Jamboree - So it’s up for sale and all proceeds will benefit the National Scout Jamboree Committee and its Jamboree Campership Fund.
Help your Pack or Troop out with near new equipment and help send some Scouts to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree!
Saturday, February 11th, 2012 in the parking lot at Downs Oil Company, 1296 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA. The sale starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 1:00 p.m. – first come first served!
News & Tidbits
A story about Bible heroes appears in every issue of Boys’ Life. Leaders will find these stories very useful to help younger Scouts understand the lives of Bible heroes. Subscribe your Scout to Boys' Life today for only $1.00 a month!
The Buzz! Andrea Watson from the Philmont Training Center explains how its programs and conferences can help motivate and prepare your volunteers to build greater support for Scouting. Click Here to view Video
Be Prepared! US Bank CEO Assays a Challenging Economy. Speech given at Cal State Fullerton, Read More....
Corporate Volunteer Grant Program! Stretch your contribution to Scouting. Click Here for more information.
Boy Scout Summer Camp Registration
Camp Emerson
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Campsite
Tr #
Youth
Adult
Tr #
Youth
Adult
Tr #
Youth
Adult
Tr #
Youth
Adult
Big Oak (50)
Transition
HD-356
10
2
Bridger (20)
5N-T100
10
2
Broken Arrow (40)
Coil (30)
SU-T77
17
2
OB-T644
24
6
AH T89
20
6
Full
Dan Boone (20)
SGT461
7
2
HD-T956
5
2
Eagle Nest (25)
Firestone (25)
LA T927
25
5
Freemont (20)
OB-T66
8
2
Goldware (14)
GB T15
7
2
TQ T934
8
2
MR-141
12
2
HD-T156
8
2
Full
Harris (30)
OB-T634
16
3
HD-T470
10
2
AH T512
10
2
MR-T506
4
2
Hayes (20)
Lewis & Clark (10)
SD T608
10
3
5N-T395
6
2
Full
Mellor (40)
GB-T11
20
4
SDI-T148
16
4
MR-T156
12
2
Owl's Roost (20)
TQ - T734
15
2
SU-T105
8
2
MR T806
13
2
TM T220
20
5
Full
Full
Swartzel (20)
3P-T585
10
2
HD-T656
8
2
3P-T185
3
2
E Team
Capacity 255/ wk
Youth
Adult
Youth
Adult
Youth
Adult
Youth
Adult
132
25
83
22
55
12
72
19
Youth
Adults
GRAND TOTAL
342
78
Positive Quote ------------------------
"If you give your life to a cause in which you believe, and if it is right and just, and if your life comes to an end as a result of this, then your life could not have been spent in a more redemptive way. I think that is what my husband has done."
~Coretta Scott King, April 9, 1968
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
Monday Memo is from Scout Executive Joe Daniszewski and contains his reflection on what is happening within the Council. The purpose of Monday Memo is to communicate information about the week ahead, to acknowledge the good things happening around the Council and to address specific issues that the Scout Executive wants to bring to your attention. Joe welcomes any comments, suggestions or recommendations on how to make this memo as helpful as possible. If you have something you want publicized in the Monday Memo, please send it to his attention c/o Monday Memo: Joseph.Daniszewski@scouting.org for Monday Memo Archives Click Here
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