| | | |  |  | | October 23rd, 2017 | | New | Our Commitment To Our Values As We Make Scouting Accessible to Families | | | 
This is an exciting and important time for the BSA. Our recent historic decision to serve families by inviting girls to Cub Scouts and delivering a program that will enable them to earn the rank of Eagle Scout sustains our mission of preparing more young people to live the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. We have expanded our scope, but our mission and Scouting’s time-tested, proven programs remain unchanged. We believe this nation needs and deserves more youth focused on the foundations that still serve as bedrock of our movement — duty to God and country with a desire to help other people at all times. We know this decision has sparked conversation and debate, but we want to be very clear that we remain committed to serving boys and young men as we invite girls and young women to benefit from our iconic programs by experiencing the same opportunities to develop leadership, face the same character-building challenges, and have the same fun adventures. The Boy Scouts of America, in name and as an organization, has stood for character development and values-based leadership training for more than 107 years. It is, unequivocally, one of the most recognized, respected and valuable brands on the planet. Therefore, while we have expanded the reach of our programs among today’s youth and their families, our name remains the same, and our brand will continue to be a source of pride that we will protect and foster as we look to extend the reach of our promise to more families. While our curriculum is relevant both to boys and girls, our commitment to single-gender offerings remains the same. Our decision does not make our programs co-ed. We acknowledge and celebrate that boys and girls develop differently, and there are times that single-gender learning is most appropriate. We will maintain the experience boys have had in our organization while at the same time expanding our time-tested programs to girls and young women. In fact, we have outlined a structure that would enable us to continue providing single-gender environments — dens within Cub Scout packs and a single-gender Scouting program for older girls within a broader structure that will allow us to serve the whole family. By expanding the program to more youth, we ensure that families of the present and the future will have an even stronger connection to the values we hold dear. As we move forward implementing these programs, we keep foremost in our minds that this decision was driven by the many members of our Scouting family, people who live the Scout Oath and Scout Law every day. Together, we understand and believe in the BSA’s mission, and we want what is best for all young people — to experience everything that Scouting has to offer, and to be Prepared. For Life. Thank you for joining us in sharing this message throughout our communities and this great country. | Randall Stephenson
National President | Charles Dahlquist
National Commissioner | Mike Surbaugh
Chief Scout Executive | | | New | Future Hope Award | | |  | Lucas Stiede has exemplified what it means to give back to the community in which he lives. From the age of three he has been involved with Christopher’s Clubhouse, a nonprofit organization teaching safety education in the Coachella Valley. He has always shown passion and dedication to any cause he is a part of, whether it be with the organization teaching classes, or as a Boy Scout, earning numerous merit badges and learning leadership skills and qualities. These qualities have continuously shown themselves throughout the eight years of his involvement, and it is truly a honor and blessing to have him as a volunteer, teen mentor, and friend. Lucas Stiede continues to show a drive that is as unhindered as it was when he first became a part of the Christopher’s Clubhouse family, and his positivity and perseverance will take him far. He is a true role model and a beacon of hope to all Coachella Valley residents. | .jpg)
| | New | Return to the Shores of Emerson | | | After four years at Mataguay Scout Ranch, October 13-15th saw the "Return to the Shores of Emerson" for Webelos Woods 2017. Over 500 people sailed Scouting's Seven C's: Camping, Cooking, Competitions, Cracker Barrel, Campfire, Cheerfulness, and Camaraderie! This weekend event focused on the Webelos transition to Boy Scouts and modeled a Boy Scout Camporee format with each unit cooking their own meals, creating a gateway and proper kitchen for the campsite inspection, establishing Patrols and working the Patrol Method, and competing in themed Scouting team building events and activities. Camp Emerson was alive with Scout Spirit all weekend long and Bear Trap Bowl was overflowing for the campfire program and Scouts Own. A special thank you to the 100 year anniversary committee, Ranger Jimmie, and Council Properties - for many of the participants it was their first visit to Camp Emerson but for those returning there was a lot of buzz about the positive changes happening at camp - keep up the good work!  
 
 
Brian Crain, Webelos Woods Director | | New | 2018 PTC Conference Registration is now OPEN! | | | The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1950, the PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteers, creating leaders, and hosting family friendly experiences and adventures. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and their families attend the PTC. Every conference at the PTC features tools, techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses; council approval is not required. From infants to your spouse, bring the entire family to the Philmont Training Center with you next summer! While you attend your training sessions, your family will be engaged in age-appropriate activities with the Philmont Scout Ranch staff. 
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| New | 2018 Nominating Committee & Council Annual Business Meeting | | | Our 2018 nominating committee consists of: Stan Morrison-Chair, Jim Prior-Co-Chair, President Michael Strong, Pat Singer, Paul Foster, Lou Monville, III., Scott "Mac" McLeod and Joe Daniszewski Any recommendations for prospective Executive Board Members should be forwarded to: California Inland Empire Council- Nominating Committee
Attn: Nominating Committee, Daniela Silva
PO Box 8910
Redlands, CA 92375-2110 Or Email: Daniela.silva@scouting.org Suggested nominees from registered local council Scouters are considered if they are received in writing no less than 30 days prior to the Annual Business Meeting-December 19th, 2017. Those who offer names to the nominating committee should supply some background information but should not have secured the permission of the person to be nominated and to serve if elected. The Annual Meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 18th, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Jack Dembo Scout Center-1230 Indiana Ct. Redlands, CA 92375 |
| | Silver Beaver | | | .png) | Now is the time to nominate a deserving Scouter for the Silver Beaver Award! Don't let a worthy Scouter go unrewarded! The nomination form must be submitted to the CIEC office on or before Monday, November 13th, 2017. The Silver Beaver Selection Committee will review nominations and make selections on a "blind" basis. Late forms and non-2017 forms will not be accepted for evaluation. The Nomination Form is available at www.bsa-ciec.org. For additional information, please contact Michelle Brown. Please save the date (February 10, 2018) for the Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner where the 2017 Silver Beaver's will be awarded! | Now is the time to nominate a deserving Scouter for the Silver Beaver Award! Don't let a worthy Scouter go unrewarded! There is an updated Silver Beaver Application Form for 2017, which is pdf-fillable, making the nominations that much easier. Click HERE ELIGIBILITY AND DEADLINES The California Inland Empire Council, with the approval of the BSA National Court of Honor, may present the Silver Beaver Award to a Scouter who has given Noteworthy Service of Exceptional Character to Youth and is currently registered in this Council. The nominee must be 21 years of age or older and a volunteer Scouter. The award may not be presented posthumously. Former professional Scouters will not be considered within 5 years of their leaving employment with the BSA. The nomination must be submitted on the Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form complete with original signatures. Out-of-date forms will not be accepted for evaluation. All sections of all pages should include as much information as possible for best consideration of the nominee. The nomination form must be submitted to the CIEC office on or before Monday, November 13, 2017. The Silver Beaver Selection Committee will review nominations and make selections on a “blind” basis. Late forms and non-2017 forms will not be accepted for evaluation. The 2017 Silver Beaver Nomination Form is available HERE. | | Cartoon Corner | | | Thoughts from the Scout Executive: | | 
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-------------------------------- "Scouting is not an abstruse or difficult science: rather it is a jolly game if you take it in the right light. In the same time it is educative, and (like Mercy) it is apt to benefit him that giveth as well as him that recieves." ~Robert Baden-Powell Father in heaven, we thank you for giving us light. We thank you for the great hope for a day whose light is not of our making, whose source is in you, a day to come that can touch our lives already today. Keep our hearts steadfast, free of all human wavering. May we always hold to the love you have given through your grace, and may we find joy in your love, which is full of light and understanding. Amen. | | 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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