Welcome to our March 26th, 2012 Monday Memo

Meet A Few Of Our Council Officers

Mike Adcock, V.P. Fund Development. Mike was born and raised in the Inland Empire, where he has also worked his entire life. He has been married for 25 wonderful years to his wife Linda, and have two great children together. Mike is a graduate of California Polytechnic University with a BS in accounting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and owns his own firm in the city of Riverside. Mike has served his community by actively participating on several not for profit boards such as: Riverside Volunteer  Center; The Kiwanis Club of Uptown Riverside; Alternatives to Domestic Violence; Riverside Chambers of Commerce; Riverside County Regional Medical Center - Foundation.

Tribe of Wisumahi - July 29 - August 4

Native American lore and culture abounds in this fun and exciting program for second-year Webelos Scouts at the Boseker Scout Reservation in Idyllwild. Scouts will learn to make special themed crafts plus have fun swimming, fishing, shooting arrows and BB's. Scouts will also begin their journey into Boy Scouts by learning and practicing leadership, while sleeping in teepees! The program is limited to 48 Webelos so sign-up today with a $50 deposit! Please note the change in leadership requirements for council-sponsored resident camp programs: Webelos attending individually must be accompanied by their parent or a parent-approved adult. Webelos attending with others from their pack must meet the supervision requirement of 2 leaders for every 8 Scouts. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE or for more information.

Voice of the Scout

WHO WILL BE SURVEYED?

• Scouts & Venturers
• Parents
• Volunteers
• Chartered Organization Representatives

HOW & WHEN WILL THE SURVEYS BE DISTRIBUTED?
Beginning in March 2012, surveys will be sent to the active email addresses of registered members and leaders for councils that have opted in to participate. No more than once every six months will be sent for each person. Due to the millions of people we are collecting information from, we apologize that we cannot receive paper surveys for this program. 

IS MY OPINION ANONYMOUS?
Yes, your opinion will be anonymous. Your membership record will only be used for categorizing your response to the right district, council, area or region. However, if you would like for someone to contact you, you can leave your name and contact information in the open ended question that will be in the survey.

I’M A PARENT OF A SCOUT UNDER 14, DO I ANSWER FOR HIM? 
Questions for parents of Scouts under 14 will be directed to you to help us determine the value  of Scouting for your son. We encourage conversation with all Scouts, but require the direct involvement of the parent to do so for kids under 14. 

WHY SHOULD I TAKE THIS SURVEY?
Your feedback is a critical component of assessing the level of value we provide to youth. Your experiences will validate the experiences our members, parents and volunteers are having so we can make the decisions that will help make every unit a great unit. 
 

Cub Scout Day Camp 2012

Computer Equipment Needed for Camp

We're in need of 6-10 computers for use at Camp Emerson. We need at least one notebook computer for the camp ranger to use and 6 to 9 desktop computers for the computer lab. The computers are used in the instruction of the Computers, Journalism and other merit badges.

Hardware specifications are:

Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core2 or newer
Memory (RAM): 1 GB or more
Hard Drive: 60 GB or more
Optional: Keyboard, mouse and monitor

If you or your company can donate one or more computers, please contact Program Director Kevin Gustafson at 909-793-2463 ext 139 or email kevin.gustafson@scouting.org.

Arrowhead United Way Blood Drive

Arrowhead United Way, the American Red Cross and Inland Center Mall will be partnering up to host a Blood Drive in celebration of National Volunteer Week. The blood drive will take place on April 20th from 12pm - 6pm at the Inland Center Mall located in San Bernardino. We are asking you to come out and help save a life. One blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people! The actual donation only takes about 8 - 10 minutes, but please plan to be at the drive for 30 - 45 minutes for registration and canteen time.

In addition to donating blood, volunteers are needed to work the canteen, hold directional signs, pass out flyers in the mall, etc. Come alone, come as a group, or even come with your coworkers or classmates. EVERYONE IS NEEDED!

We are asking donors to:
1. Eat and drink plenty of water before donating.
2. Bring ID
4. Donors from 16 up to 18 years of agency will need to present a signed Parental Permission form.
Click here  to download form (forms will also be available at the drive)

You can register online at www.arrowheadunitedway.org or if your short on time and need an appointment you can contact:

Sheika Hurd | Americorps Member |
Arrowhead United Way Volunteer Coordinator 
Arrowhead United Way | 646 North D. Street | San Bernardino, CA 92402
909 884 9441 ext. 227  |  Fax 909 885 4096  |  SheikaH@ahuw.org  | 

Help Get Scouts to Camp - Apply for a Campership

The Council's commitment to all Scouts is that every Scout deserves a week at summer camp, and no Scout will miss camp because of a lack of funds. A campership is financial assistance awarded to a Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venturer to allow them to attend a Boy Scout or Cub Scout summer camp program within the California Inland Empire Council. Available programs include day camp, Camp Wiley, Tribe of Wisumahi, Camp Emerson, NYLT or Foxfire. GOOD NEWS! The deadline for campership applications is March 30, 2012. CLICK HERE to Download Campership Application

Mt. Rubidoux District "Scout-O-Rama"

In conjunction with Riverside’s annual Show-and-Go Car Show (see www.showandgo.org), the Mt. Rubidoux District of the Boy Scouts of America will be hosting a “Scout-O-Rama” event all day on Saturday May 5th. This Scout-O-Rama event is a “trade show of Scouting” where there will be a variety of scouting exhibits, competitions, and displays. All levels of scouting will be participate, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing. Some popular events will include pinewood derby car racing (cub-scouts), pioneering (boy scouts), and dutch-oven cooking (venturing) demonstrations. A merit badge class will also be made available for automotive maintenance. Scouts will also provide volunteer services to the Show-and-Go event… For further information or if you are interested in participating, please contact Matt Barth, Mt. Rubidoux District Activities Chair (mjbarth@charter.net).

Coachella Valley Scout Shabbat 2012

All Coachella Valley Area Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Cub Scouts, Cadettes, Weblos, Brownies, Tiger Cubs, & Daisies are invited to the Scout Shabbat.

April 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (service starts at 7:30 p.m.)
Temple Sinai Palm Desert, 73-251 Hovley Lane West, Palm Desert, CA 92260 between Monterey and Portola www.templesinaipd.org

Please wear Full Formal Uniform (class A / Vest / Sash)

For RSVP and patch purchase information cvscouts@earthlink.net

All area scouts are invited to attend regardless of troop, pack or synagogue affiliation.

Coachella Valley Scout Shabbat is organized by Mike Sanford, BSA CIEC T131,GSA GSSGC T123

Former National President of Boy Scouts of America Sandy McDonnell 1922 - 2012 McDonnell Aircraft Corp., 1948-1971 President, 1966-1971 McDonnell Douglas Corp., 1971-1997 President, 1971-1972 President and CEO, 1972-1980 Chairman and CEO, 1980-1988 Chairman Emeritus, 1988-1997 National President of the Boy Scouts of America.

Sandy McDonnell, former chairman emeritus of McDonnell Douglas Corp., is a past chairman and chief executive officer of the company. He was a board member from 1967 to 1994.

Born in 1922 in Little Rock, Ark., Sandy is a nephew of McDonnell Aircraft founder James S. McDonnell. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Princeton University in 1945, another in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado in 1948, and a master's degree in applied mechanics in 1954 from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, spending two years on the atomic bomb program in Los Alamos, N.M.

Sandy joined McDonnell Aircraft in 1948 as a stress engineer. He held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility and was involved in the development of the F-101 Voodoo and the F-4 Phantom II jet fighters. In 1962 he was named vice president-general manager of all combat aircraft, and in 1966 he was named president of McDonnell Aircraft.

He was elected president of McDonnell Douglas in 1971, chief executive officer in 1972, and chairman of the board in 1980. He also served on the board's executive committee and as chairman of the McDonnell Douglas Foundation. His focus on ethics led to the development of the company's Code of Ethics, Philosophy and Five Keys to Self-Renewal program. He retired as chairman in 1988.

Sandy is a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and past chairman of the board of governors of the Aerospace Industries Association. He is a former national president of the Boy Scouts of America.

In 1984 he was named St. Louis Man of the Year, becoming the first son to follow his father in receiving the prestigious award. In 1967 his father, financier William A. McDonnell, and uncle, James S. McDonnell, were co-recipients of the honor. Today, Sandy is active in many local and national organizations involved in ethics and citizenship.
 

News & Tidbits

• Venturers & Older Boy Scouts Needed to Assist with the Sporting Clays California Championships, Click Here for Flyer
• Southern Sierra Council presents, Range Safety Officer Training, NRA Instructor Basic, and NRA Rifle Certification Click Here for Flyer
• 5th Annual Run/Walk (3k & 5K) in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month. Click Here for Fyer

Camp Emerson Availability

Camp Wiley Availability

Friend Of Scouting Report

Positive Quote
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 “Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come.”

Robert H. Schuller quotes (American Reformed Church Minister, Entrepreneur and Author, b. b.1926)

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

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