Also in January: We are attempting to schedule Cub Leader Basic Training on the west  end of the district, but at present do not have a date.  Leaders will be contacted with date, location and time.

The tradition of sharing the success of the Scouting Movement with the Officials of the State of Texas is long standing with the Concho Valley Council. Each year youth representatives from each of the 20 Boy Scout Councils in the State of Texas gather in Austin to share our annual report. This year's program will begin on Saturday, February 10th with a breakfast meeting, followed by a parade as over 5,000 Scouts march up Congress Avenue to the State Capitol Building. Report ceremonies will begin at 11:30am in the House of Representatives Chamber. If your Pack or Troop would like to participate in this historic event, please contact David Chapman at the Council Service Center (800) 321-7107 or (915) 655-7107.

The 2001 Camping season is almost upon us. With the spring comes a whole load of projects, which need to be completed to ensure a quality camping experience. These projects range from small to large and some require specialized knowledge, i.e. Carpentry, welding etc.  For a complete listing of Camp improvement projects, please contact the Scout Service Center at (915) 655-7107 or (800) 321-7107.

The council program committee has selected Thomas Web of Fort Stockton as the Chairman of our 2001 Mom "N Me weekends.

He has selected the theme "CIRCUS" for both weekends now set for May 12-13, 2001 and May 19-20, 2001.  Anyone wishing to volunteer for service should phone him at 915 336-9036 or the Scout Office.

All Cub, Scout, and Explorer leaders are cordially invited to your local roundtable for a special Christmas party.  Be sure and bring a gift for the exchange and a potluck dinner item.

Saturday, January 27th 6:30PM to 8:30 PM all Amistad Cub, Boy Scout/  Venture/ Exploring leaders (past and present) are cordially invited to attend our annual district banquet to be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Del Rio on 1315 Kings Way.  Cost will be $14.00 per person which provides for a delightful meal (cooked by the Zamarippa family from Eagle Pass) and the recognition awards and entertainment for the evening.  Come and join us for a delightful evening of fellowship with your fellow Scouters.

The Southern Region Executive Board has approved the organization of new areas to serve local councils.  The Concho Valley Council will now be associated with Area 2 along with Midland, Abilene, Brownwood, Lubbock, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Beaumont, Lake Charles, La. and Lafayette, La.

Our local Scouting units will not notice any changes.  The Order of the Arrow will be the only group to see major changes.

Our annual College of Commissioner Science will be held at Camp Tonkawa (near Buffalo Gap) beginning Friday, February 23rd through Sunday morning, February 25th. The College is a great way to learn all about your job as a Unit Commissioner, Roundtable Commissioner, District Commissioner or District Committee Member.

Classes to be offered include: Basic Commissioner Training, Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate of Commissioner Science, and Youth Protection Training. A fee of $25.00 will be charged which includes Friday crackerbarrel, 3 meals Saturday and Sunday breakfast. Overnight lodging will be provided for the first 100 participants. Deadline for entry is February 9, 2001. For more information contact the Council Service Center at (915)-655-7107 or (800) 321-7107.

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