Recognition for Endowment Contributions
An integral part of the Concho Valley Council's program to expand its endowment trust fund to ensure its future financial stability is the James E. West Fellowship Award. Named after the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, the award is a national recognition for those who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to the local council endowment fund.
Since its inception in September 1993, 13 individuals have qualified by contributing $13,000 to the council endowment fund. A qualifying gift for recognition as a James E. West Fellow is in addition to the donor's annual gift to the council's Friends of Scouting campaign, and does not diminish or replace the donor's other gifts.
Organizations or persons may contribute an award in honor of an individual, such as an Eagle Scout, a Silver Beaver recipient, or significant Scout leader, or in memory of a departed loved one, business associate, or special Scouter.
Each donor will be recognized with a personalized 8-by-10-inch certificate, distinctive lapel pin/charm, and an embroidered square knot. Applications are available from the council service center, or members of the professional staff.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED
Eight new members have been elected to serve as executive Board Members for 1999. They are Representative Robert Junell, local attorney and State Representative; Mike Eckert, local building contractor; Randall Ross, Director of the local Railroad Commis - sion; Cecil Ross, investment counselor; Terry Swanson, S & W Services, San Angelo; Bryan Hagelstein, CPA; Polly Vaughan, San Angelo; Ron Gabriel, Engineer with Ethicon; and Dr. Ross McClellan, Anesthesiologist.
LANDERS TO HEAD BOY SCOUT COUNCIL IN 1999
The Council recently announced that John C. Landers will serve as Council President in1999. Landers has served as Council Executive vice-president for the past two years. Landers, a graduate of Southern Methodist University, is General Manager of Landers Discount Automotive Supplies. He has served seven years on the Council Board serving in various positions. Other civic involvement includes: Past San Angelo Jaycees President, Past Children’s Emergency Shelter President, Past Red Cross Treasurer, Past Vice-Chairman of Rio Concho Manor Board of Directors, Past Chairman of Leadership San Angelo. He currently teaches 5th Grade Sunday School at First Baptist Church, San Angelo. John is married to Stacey Palmer of San Angelo and they have one 6 year old daughter, Lucy.
Noting that the theme for 1999 is "Character Counts - Strong Values, Strong Leaders”, Landers said he will place emphasis on offering the Scouting Program to underprivileged and at-risk youth in our council. Scouting is truly a bridge to help these youth, all our youth, to become good citizens and great leaders for tomorrow.” Other council officers for 1999 are Council Commissioner, Roy M. Dudley, San Angelo; Council Treasurer, Joe Hoelle; Executive Vice-president, Judge Mike D. Brown; Chairman of Trust Development, Dick Funk, San Angelo: Chairman for Administration, Jonathan R. Davis, San Angelo; Chairman for Relationships, Scott Nalls, San Angelo; Chairman for District Operations, Ted Hogan, Crane; Chairman for Program, Polly Vaughan, San Angelo; National Council Representative, Jim H. Hughes, San Angelo; and Johnie McComb, Fort Stockton; Danny Williams, Del Rio: Gary Burt, Uvalde; Loye Tankersley, Mertzon and Gary Shrum, San Angelo.
On April 9-11, 1999 the Concho Valley Council will hold a council wide camporee at Camp Fawcett, near Barksdale. All Boy Scout Troops and Webelos Dens of the Concho Valley are invited to participate as well as Scouts from the Asociacion de Scouts de Mexico.
The events are based on Boy Scout and Webelos skills and will be set as problem solving events. The scoring will be based on competing against a standard, not by direct patrol competition.
Each unit is responsible for their transportation and meals. There is water at the camping area, but each unit should bring their own drinking water and first aid kit.
Registration will begin at 4:00 PM Friday afternoon with a Leaders Meeting at Headquarters at 10:00 PM. Events will begin at 10:00 am Saturday morning after the SPL meeting scheduled for 9:00 am.
The camporee fee will be $5.00 per person.
This fee covers a special event patch, leader cracker barrel and awards.
