Absolutely Brilliant

A palindrome is a word which reads the same backwards as forward . This video reads the exact opposite backwards as forward . Not only does it read the opposite, the meaning is the exact opposite. This is only a 1 minute, 44 second video and it is brilliant.   Make sure you read as well as listen...forward and backward.

This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20-year old.   The contest was titled "u @ 50" by  AARP. This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause.  So simple and yet so brilliant. Take a minute and watch it.

Thanks to CIEC/BSA Scouter Mike Goldware  Click Here "Lost Generation"

2010 Concert For Heroes

A Tribute to Veterans! An annual event for southern californians. Perfomance by the Riverside County Philharmonic Orchestra. Saturday, July 3, 2010, 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm at Riverside National Cemetery Amphitheater. Seating in amphitheater or bring lawn chairs. Our Cemetery is a National Shrine, please respect the gravesites of those who have served. Please, NO alcholol.

Better Than Ever

Watch the short videos below to learn about what's new for 2010. Better Than Ever Brochure

Join Us at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree

The 2010 National Scout Jamboree reflects the true spirit of Scouting - adventure, outdoors, and celebration of our national heritage. In our centennial year, the more than 40,000 gathered at the jamboree will also celebrate the rich history and bright future of the Boy Scouts of America. With rappelling, scuba diving, kayaking, rafting, sailing, archery, and more, this once-in-a-century event promises to be the experience of a lifetime. And you're invited!

To learn more about what you can experience at the jamboree, visit www.bsajamboree.org.

Join us for the first ever Alumni Day at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. All are welcome - former Scouts, members of Scouting families, Eagle Scouts, volunteers, and community supporters. See the latest and greatest Scouting has to offer. Learn about the BSA's plans for the next century of Scouting. You can even earn a patch! 

Alumni Day at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree
Fort A.P. Hill • Bowling Green, Virginia 22427
July 30, 2010

Register  If you plan on staying in the area, we recommend you make hotel accommodations early. See you there!

Questions? Contact the National Office of Alumni relations at BSAAlumni@Scouting.org or call 972-580-2032.

Special to The Press-Enterprise

The Sea Scouts, which is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, is a co-educational program for those 14 to 21 years old who want to learn sailing skills. From left, Scott Jenkins, Steven Hill, Wesley Gruell, Kierstin Darrow, Chloe Christensen, Autumn Christensen attend an awards show.

Number of Members: Seven

Club's Mission: The Sea Scouts, affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, is a co-educational program offered to young adults between 14 and 21. Members learn the skills of a sailor and work as a team.

Area served: Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, Corona, Menifee and Temecula

Meeting time and place: The club meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain View Church, 33122 Grape St., Wildomar. The club is not affiliated with the church.

Current projects: The group is accepting new members. Those interested people can meet from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Chik-Fil-A, Murrieta.

Notable Accomplishments: The group offers canoeing, row boating and motor boating for children and safe boating classes.

Quote: "Everything that the ship does is decided by the youth members," committee President Christie Christensen said. "Adults only advise and keep activities safe. Members can participate in sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, camping or even just meeting together at the beach or lake."

Information: Andy Jenkins, 951-600-1334.

Scouts in News MATTHEW NABORS, FOR THE DAILY PRESS Brothers Matthew, left, and Joshua Kiecolt of Hesperia Boy scout Pack 18, place an American flag next to a grave marker at Desert View Memorial Park in Victorville on Saturday mourning. Cub scouts and Boy scouts of Pack and Troop 18 put out 200 - 300 flags next to the graves of veterans in the cemetery. enlarge

James E. West Fellowship Endowment Program

In 1910, James E. West became the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, and he served in that position for more than three decades. The James E. West Fellowship Award is available for gifts of $1,000 and up in cash or marketable securities to the Council Endowment Fund. The gift must be in addition to and not replace or diminish the donor’s annual Friends of Scouting support. Many individuals and corporations make these gifts either on behalf of someone else, such as in honor of an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recipient, a retirement, a special accomplishment, or anniversary or in memory of a special individual. If an institution is truly “the lengthened shadow of one man,” it is more than fitting that the BSA honor James E. West’s monumental contributions to Scouting in such a significant way. The Executive Board invites you to support our California Inland Empire Council. We will print all members of our James E. West Fellowship and Heritage Society in upcoming Monday Memos.

Hall of Fame Awards for Recruitment Success

Camping Report

Camp Emerson Attendance Report

FOS Report

Click Here for LDS & Family Campaign FOS Report

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"In summer, the song sings itself."  ~William Carlos Williams

The next issue of the Monday Memo will be Monday, July 12th

Enjoy the 4th of July and join Kate Smith in her stirring tribute, Click Here

In early 1940, Kate Smith, a fiercely patriotic American and the biggest star on radio, was deeply worried about her country. She asked Irving Berlin if he could give her a song that would re-ignite the spirit of American patriotism and faith.  He said he had a song that he had written in 1917, but never used it.  He said she could have it. 

She sat at the piano & played it and realized how good it was.  She called Mr. Berlin and told him that she couldn't take this from him for nothing. So, they agreed that any money that would be made off the song would be donated to the Boy Scouts of America. 

Thanks to Kate Smith and Irving Berlin, the Scouts have received millions of dollars in royalties. This clip is from the movie "You're in the Army Now". You will see a familiar face near the end that we are all very proud of. Frank Sinatra said that when Kate Smith, whom he considered the greatest singer of his age, first sang this song on the radio, a million guys got 'dust' in their eyes and had to wipe the tears the 'dust' caused. 

If you can watch and listen without 'dust' getting in your eyes, you have no soul. Sit back and enjoy a Real Star.

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
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