Welcome to our February 10th, 2014 Monday Memo

Silver Beaver Recipients Favorite Scouting Stories

Cynthia Stiede One of my favorite “Adventures” with Scouts was the first Stampede I attended. Three of my current scouts were not even old enough yet, but had so much fun. I had only been camping with my family and this was the first time I had ever been camping with my group let alone so many other groups. These three little boys ages 2-4, were so excited to see all the stuff they would be able to do when they became Scouts. I love to see quiet, shy boys come out of their shells and become great Scouts.

Gregory Chambers

Coming up with a favorite Scouting story was both easy and hard.  I've had so many wonderful experiences with the Scouts over the years.  I've seen young men become leaders, boys change for the better at a Scout Camp and entire Troops touched by acts of service.  But there is one memorable scouting experience that impacted our family and stays with all of us and involved my sons, Scott and Darren.

As a new Scoutmaster one of my regular training topics was First Aid and Wilderness Survival. I would try to teach these topics at least twice a year. I remember teaching the Troop, which included my son Scott, on the basics of first aid. I always included topics that the boys were more likely to face while scouting. One such topic was the "Heimlich" maneuver for choking emergencies. Although not a common emergency to encounter while camping, it is one that requires immediate steps to save a life. This was in the days before the Heimlich was taught on TV and in schools. Like most training courses, these were not always enthusiastically received by the scouts. I remember thinking, "am I getting through to them"?

Well, about a year later my two boys were home alone while my wife and I attended a meeting. The oldest, Scott was a Life Scout and a responsible young man. His younger brother, Darren, was a typical younger brother but we didn't worry about the two of them being home together.

When my wife and I returned home about 90 minutes later it was obvious that something had occurred. Darren was crying on the floor and Scott was hovering. I immediately suspected that Scott had asserted his perceived authority. However, Darren responded first saying Scott had saved his life. 

Scott explained that Darren was eating dinner when he began to choke.  As soon as Scott realized what was happening, he remembered his First Aid training and performed the Heimlich, dislodging the piece of meat Darren was eating and he was back to normal.  Once Darren had composed himself, he did think it was pretty cool how that piece of meat shot across the room!

Needless to say, we were thrilled that Scott remembered his Scout training and acted promptly.  Throughout the years I have reminded myself that you never know what your time in Scouting might bring to you, your family or that young man you have spent time with.
 

University of Scouting – General Studies

The University of Scouting is just a couple of weeks away!!  Have you signed up yet?   If not, how about a little taste of the General Section Classes that are being offered…..Have you ever wanted to say thank you to one of your volunteers or parents but couldn’t come up with something simple and fun, well then you need to take the “Leader Recognition – Awards from the Heart” class.   Are you a Boy Scout/Venture leader that would like some help in making the youth in their Troop or Crew better leaders?  If so then “Building Youth Leaders – Adults do’s and don’ts” may be just what you need.   Have you watched others making those fantastic meals in their Dutch ovens and wished you knew how to do it.  Well do I have the class for you!   We are offering two Dutch oven classes.  Just makes your mouth water thinking about it.    Have you ever thought about being a member of the staff at Camp Emerson?   Whether you have a day, week or month, the camp can use you!  Come and find out about being a Campmaster at Camp Emerson.     Have you ever thought that you might/maybe want to be a trainer?  Well we have a class to help you make that decision and find the ways to make the dream happen.  We have other classes that will help you understand the Religious awards, how to conduct an interfaith worship with your unit, how to handle bullying in your unit, the proper etiquette needed for your flag ceremonies,  the do’s and don’ts of shooting sports and Scouts, Camping equipment( what’s available, what should you have, what don’t you need), the Stem/Nova awards,  a class on LDS Scouting and the LDS BSA Guide, and……… An open question and answer forum with Joe Daniszewski, your council executive.

So ladies and gentlemen, this is just a taste of the classes offered that day.  We also have classes for Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, Venture and Varsity Leaders and Commissioners.   We have courses in Outdoor Ethics, and Event Management.   In one day, you could take six classes of your choice and by the end of the day, you will have more tools, more ideas, more answers and to top it all, the knowledge that you have done something positive towards being a better leader.

I expect to see all of you at the University of Scouting on February 22, 2014!!

The University of Scouting will be held at: Norte Vista High School, 6585 Crest Ave, Riverside, CA 92503.   

Sign up before  Feb 10th for the Early Bird Price!!! CLICK HERE to REGISTER

Troop 720 Officially Launches Its Welding Merit Badge Course!

On Saturday February 2nd, Troop 720 launched its first quarterly run of its Welding Merit Badge course.  Led by dedicated 720 scout parents Randy and Elaine McClure from their business, Welding Skills Workshop in Rancho Cucamonga, the badge took approximately 6 hours to complete from start to finish.   With a ton of interactive hands on welding and professional instruction the scouts learned many different welding techniques and skills.  Then their skills were applied not only to the Merit Badge requirements, but a good deal of "experiment time" was allotted for a personal project or two.  This class will soon be offered to all scouters in the council. If your troop is interested in setting up a private Welding Merit Badge Day opportunity please contact Michelle Greenstein, Troop 720's Merit Badge Counselor Coordinator at shellmail@earthlink.net for pricing and availability.  It will be an experience like none other!

OA Cahuilla Lodge Banquet 2014

"A Night In Venice" Live and Silent Auction!

At: Evergreen Masonic Lodge, 5801 Chicago Ave. Riverside CA 92506

Time: Gathering at 5:30 PM / Dinner at 7:00 PM

Cost: $30.00 Per Person, FREE for 2013 Golden Arrow Members

Registration Deadline is February 18, 2014 - Golden Arrow Members MUST Aslo Register NO Walk-In Registrations Allowed Click Here for Registration Flyer

Save The Date February 21st or 28th, 2014 @ 5:30pm- 8pm The Old Baldy Scout Shop will be holding 2 workshops on how to start and complete your Cub Scout Memory Shadowbox. Space is limited so please call and reserve your spot 909-625-4534 ask for Herlinda We will send out a list with the essentials needed to complete your project to those that sign up. If you already have a group of parents wanting to do a special workshop please call to set up a date. The Scout Shop will be open during the workshop for your convenience.

2014 Financial Aid / Campership Application

Financial assistance to attend our Council Camps

Return this application to the council office. Forms will be reviewed shortly after the following dates: March 15, 2014 or May 15, 2014

All applicants must be currently registered with Boy Scouts of America.

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 earn
achievements & other awards:

National Youth Leadership Training Course Dates:  June 9 - 14, 2014 & June 16 - 21, 2014 Online Registration for June 9 - 14, 2014 Week #1 Co-ed Online Registration for June 16 - 21, 2014 Week #2  Co-ed

NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) is advance leadership training for youth troop, team and crew leaders. NYLT is leadership training for young men and young women. National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops, teams or crews. NYLT teaches life long leadership skills.

NYLT uses the patrol method to teach team leadership. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW and what a leader must DO. NYLT provides youth leaders with the HOW TO skills they need to be strong youth and strong youth leaders. Click on Flyer

FoxFire: Youth Leadership Training

Date:    June 14 - 21, 2014 (Saturday Morning - Saturday Morning) - Online Registration

Foxfire will take what a Scout learned at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and bring it to a whole new level.  Scouts will work as a crew to complete many challenges put before them, including Dutch oven cooking, tomahawk throwing, black powder rifle shooting, forging, and other team building games and activities.  Beyond developing a better understanding of the leadership skills taught at NYLT, Scouts will gain knowledge that will help them in the “real world” including resume writing and interview skills.  Scouts that have completed Foxfire are sought after for positions on camp and event staffs due to Foxfire’s emphasis on staff development.  Foxfire is a unique experience that should be the goal of any youth in our council.

To attend Foxfire, a youth must be 14 years old, have completed NYLT, and if a Boy Scout, have completed Star rank. There is only one course of Foxfire available, so sign up early. Click Here for Flyer

Wood Badge 2014

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

Boseker Scout Reservation
Wood Badge for the 21st Century is a leadership training course designed for all adult Scouters: Cub Scout Leaders • Boy Scout Leaders • Varsity Leaders • Venturing Leaders • Council / District Leadership • Scouting Professionals. The course incorporates the traditions of over 80 years of Wood Badge, while adding the management and leadership training necessary to be successful as a leader in the 21st century. Wood Badge is more than a classroom–it is games and hands-on projects. You will come away with an appreciation of Scouting's heritage as well as with a dream for the role you will play in its future–the impact you will make on the youth in your own unit at home. Participation in this course will also provide skills to help you achieve success in other aspects of your life...like at home, or in your career!

The course is a 2-weekend fun-filled practical training period where the Scouter lives as a member of a team progressing through Scouting, and learning the skills of leadership. The application phase is completed at home, by implementing the skills learned by accomplishing a series of written goals called a "Ticket."

Cost: $245 (includes all meals and training materials). Fees increase to $275 if paid less than 30 days prior to the course.   

Spring Course Information: Contact C. Norris, Course Director, at norrisx4@msn.com, or (909) 841-7853

Fall Course Information: Contact Brian Crain, Course Director, at brcrain@verizon.net or, (951) 314-4344

BSA International Contingent trips to Curacao and Iceland BSA  has two contingents forming for trips in July to 15th Caribbean Jamboree July 21-28 ($1600) and Iceland International Jamboree July 20-27 ($2600). Information and applications can be found at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/International/BSAContingent.aspx Applications need to be returned to Mike Downs mike.downs@downsenergy.com  no later than Feb 13, so he can meet the national deadline of Feb 15

Area 4 Training Calendar for February, 2014

Scouters: Please find attached a pdf copy of Area 4 Training Calendar for selected events starting with February 2014. Please share this information with those in your council that can use this information. CLICK HERE

Lyle Mills, Chairman, Western Region, Area 4 Training Committee

Recently Completed Eagles

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

Taste test, anyone?

Positive Quote & Prayer
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“There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said. ”

    ~  Joni Mitchell, saying even with social media all around us, perhaps 2014 is a year when we learn to not over-share. 
 

Native American Prayer

Morning star wake us, filled with joy
To new days of growing to man from boy.

Sun, with your power, give us light
That we can tell wrong and do what's right.

South wind, we ask, in your gentle way
Blow us the willingness to obey.

North wind, we ask, live up to thy name,
Send us the strength to always be game.

East wind, we ask, with your breath so snappy,
Fill us with knowledge of how to be happy.

West wind, we ask, blow all that is fair
To us, that we may always be square.

Moon, that fills the night with red light,
guard us well while we sleep in the night.

Akela, please guide us in every way,
We'll follow your trail in work or play.
 

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??????