The Medina Family of San Angelo has received a rare honor.  All members of the family have been recognized by the Order of the Arrow with the Vigil Honor.  Federico Medina, currently serving as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 340 has been active in the council and district for many years.  He is retired from the US Airforce and is working on a Masters Degree from Angelo State University.  Maria Medina, currently serves on Troop 340 committee has been active in the council and district for several years.  She is a teacher at Travis Elementary.  Ricky Medina, Eagle Scout,  is a graduate of Central High School and is a student at Angelo State University.  He has been active in the OA serving as Lodge Chief.  Javier Medina, Eagle Scout, is a student at Central High School.  He has been an officer in the OA for several years.

The Order of the Arrow usually chooses to honor a few individuals each year and the Medina recognition came over a period of 5 years.

Even with all the bad press that the World Wed Web receives for some of the contents on the information super-highway,  it is still an awesome tool to reach Scouting resources.  The following sites contain general information on Scouting as well  as resources for other Scouting related topics to help with Unit management, merit badges and activities.  Note: When downloading any software off the internet, be sure to run an anti-virus program following the download.

Don’t forget the Concho Valley Council Web Page http://cvcbsa.com, now a Nationally approved site.  There’s district and council information as well as the Summer Camp Leader’s Guide.  Troops can register for summer camp online as well as submit camp schedules.

Venture Camp

A week long Venture Camp has been scheduled for June 28- July 2, 1999 at Camp Sol Mayer near Menard, Texas. All Venture Crew members are urged to attend.

Venturers may enroll either individually or with their unit.” High Adventure will be the focus of this Camp” according to Camp Director Don Cheek. Events will include: The Ventathalon Competition (Team and Individual), Lifeguard Certification, Rock Climbing and Rappelling, Swimming, Volleyball, Spelunking, Mountain Biking and Horse treks.

Cost for this Camp is $125.00 which includes a special Venture Camp T-Shirt.

Contact the Scout Office for More Information about this exciting week of adventure.

The Chisholm Trail Council, Abilene is conducted a weeklong Woodbadge Training Course at Philmont Scout Ranch at Cimmaron, New Mexico.   The course is set for July 24-31, 1999 and the fee is $300.00.  This is not a walking or backpacking course.  The course location will be in the mountains at an elevation of over 7,000 feet and some short hikes will be taken.

This experience is for those who have been in leadership positions in Boy Scout Troops and understand troop operations. During the course participants are organized into patrols and experience what is involved in being a leader of a small group and getting tasks accomplished.

Basic leadership skills are experienced and practiced.  In interested call the local Boy Scout office at 915 655-7107 or the Abilene Scout office.

We have been notified that the Cub Scout Trainer Woodbadge planned for this spring will be the last courses offered.

Our course will be held May 9-15, 1999 at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch near Fort Worth, Texas.  If you are interested in participating call the scout office for information.