Mr. Howard Benson, C.E.O. of National Community Development, Atlanta, Georgia, has reported to the board the preliminary results of their study on the feasibility of conducting a campaign in the Concho Valley Council in August and September.  His report was based on incomplete data, as their representative was not able to interview all those on his list.  He did commit that they would return to the council and complete the process.  His report showed strong support for Scouting and the interviews would have to be completed before a formal report could be issued.

Properties Committee

The properties committee is working to complete its study of all properties and make recommendations as to future development needs.  The National Office is providing an engineer to survey Camp Sol Mayer and that report is due by December 1, 1999.  His preliminary report indicated that attention should be required to installing an irrigation  system at camp and watering trees and campsites.  He indicated that we should landscape and plant grass in all program and headquarters areas.

POPCORN TIME !!!

Once again its time to break out the old popper and warm up the microwave as Trails End Popcorn comes to town. breakDelivery/ Pickup date is Thursday, December 2 at the following locations; McCamey, Sonora, San Angelo, and Del Rio. Make sure that your unit has notified the Scout Office as to where you would like to pick up your popcorn.

Popcorn monies are due to the Scout Office by December 17th.

For More Information about the Popcorn Sale contact the Scout Service Center (800)321-7107 or (915)655-7107.

Council representatives participated in a meeting in Abilene to plan for the West Texas Rendezvous for April 28-30, 2000 at Hords Creek Lake. This location is about 8 miles from Coleman, Texas.

This will be the third time Scouts have gathered from Abilene, Midland, Brownwood and San Angelo to participate in a giant camporee. The 2000 rendezvous will feature over 2,000 Scouts and Leaders from these areas as well from Lubbock and Waco.

The committee is being organized and will next meet at the Scout Office in San Angelo on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 6:30 PM.

The program will feature about 20 events as well as displays and information booths. A new feature will be a large display of Scouting Memorabilia and a Trade O Ree where one might trade or purchase some favorite items.

More details will follow after the January meeting. Those interested in serving on the committee should call the Scout Office.