Auction – 2003Its springtime, so its Auction time. Saturday May 3, 2003 beginning at 10 AM we will be conducting our annual auction which provides funds for council operations.Last year the event put $15,000 into our budget. This year we will return to the Western Iron Works/Gatherings at the corner of 6th street and Volney in San Angelo. Bruce Willig has donated the use of another of his warehouses so that we may spend a few weeks accumulating then selling our auction items. We are requesting that all our leadership look about for items for the event. We are looking for anything of value. Items may be new or used. In the past we have auctioned cars, boats, buns, hats, lumber, motors, jewelry, cameras, tires, garden tillers, lawn mowers, fans, computers, printers, paintings, paint, gravel, metal siding, doors, windows, bricks, tact, desks, tables, couches, appliances and hundreds of other items. Please look for such items and call us for a pickup or bring to the Scout office or the event location. Please let the office know if you have items at 655-7107 or 800 321-7107. West Texas
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SPIRIT OF THE EAGLE AWARDA new award has been created by the Boy Scouts Of America called the Spirit of the Eagle Award. This is the first time it has presented in this area and in The Concho Valley Council. The award honors a registered youth member that has lost his life in an accident. This award is bestowed by the National Court of Honor to help celebrate the life of the scout and since the scouting program was so appreciated and enjoyed by the scout , this award serves as a reflection of the family’s and friend’s wishes as a final salute and tribute to the scout. Dustin Matthew Gobert received this posthumous special recognition this year. Dustin Gobert joined the Cub Scouts in 1994 and eventually received the Arrow Of Light award before joining Troop 283. Dustin was the Senior Patrol Leader for his troop, and served as the Chapter Chief of the Order Of The Arrow. He really enjoyed scouting and had earned 34 merit badges and was working on Eagle Service Project when he and his cousin were killed in a tragic automobile accident on April 2, 2002. His Eagle Project was to establish 911 addresses in rural areas. His project became a great life saver in the 2001 floods. He made sure that everyone knew their addresses and distributed the numbers to the community. His troop completed his project after his death. He is survived by his parents Matthew and Rhonda Gilbert, sister Shelby Gobert, and brother Life Scout Cody Gobert. |
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CHANGESWe have choices in life, but sometimes we do not like either option. We have for several years subscribed to the Council Wide Accident Insurance Program through Mutual of Omaha. Because of the claim experience during 2000-2002 the company has notified us that we could continue our present coverage with the premiums to increase by 300%. We were given the option to return to the previous coverage called “excess” accident insurance. Under this coverage the company will pay the first $ 300 up to $15,000 not paid by other available insurance. Under this excess plan the company will pay the first $300, then deal with each family on any other available coverage. The reporting procedures remain the same. Call Barbara at the office for additional information. 2003 TOUR PERMITSEffective January, 2003 both the Local Tour Permit and the National Tour Permit includes a requirement that at least one adult present during the event or activity must have completed the BSA Youth Protection Training. The national tour permit continues to include the requirement that all registered adults must have completed the BSA Youth Protection Training for participation in a nationally sponsored event or activity. The Youth Protection Training is now available via our council web site as well as the Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders. |
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