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Don't miss the last event of the year Winter Camp at Sol Mayer December 27 - 30th, 2007. Thank you to all of our District Level volunteers, your time to be recognized and congratulated is now. Our Annual District Banquet is on January 19th. You and a guest our cordially invited to attend this event. Nominate who you think represents the qualities of this years District Award of Merit and Trailblazer awards. Details will be arriving soon on how to register for this banquet. Ladies and Gentlemen thank youagain and continue to keep up the good work. Your Friend in Scouting, Brad McCormick, Amangi Trail District Executive.

Year End Tax
Planning Ideas
You can use these tax ideas in your newsletters e-mail or s-mail to your potential donors to remind them of year-end giving opportunities.

1. Accelerate payment of multi-year charitable pledges to your council before year end to get the deduction this year.
2. Use low basis appreciated stock to fund charitable gifts to your council including outright gifts, and charitable remainder trusts. Escape capital gains tax and get a current year charitable income tax deduction.
3. Contribute to your council appreciated real estate or give a remainder interest in your residence while retaining the right to live in your home for life.
4. Give paid up policies of life insurance to your council for current tax deduction.
5. If you are over 701/2 consider contributing to your council from your IRA as this is your last tax year to take advantage of the tax free treatment.

Commissioner's Corner
Dear Scouter,
Earning the Centennial Quality Unit Award is a very important award to achieve. It tells the Scouting Community that your unit is doing what they are supposed to be doing. Soon, the recharters for every unit will be coming out and they should be returned to the Council Office by December 15th. If you need assistance in filling out a recharter, please call your District Commissioner and they will find a Unit Commissioner who can assist you in filling out the paperwork.

Contact Your District Commissioner, and say, "I need guidance" or call the Council Office at 325-655-7107 or 800-321-7107 or email bsa741@bsamail.org. Your District Commissioners are:   Tim L. Vasquez (Amangi), John Fluth  (Permian Basin), Gary Burt (Amistad)

Daniel Anderson,
Your Council Commissioner

Boy Scout Winter Camp 2007-Camp Sol Mayer
Concho Valley Council's Winter Camp will be held at Camp Sol Mayer during the week of December 27th - 30th, 2007. This is a unique opportunity for Scouts to work towards merit badges required for Eagle Scout, both in the indoor and outdoor setting. Holiday breaks allows for Boy Scouts and Troop to partake in a great week of adventure. Registration must be paid in full by December 7, 2007. Call the council office today and request a Winter Camp Leaders Guide for more details. Reserve your spot at camp right now, we look forward to seeing you soon.

	Long Serving Advisory Board Member Passes Robert Ray Routt, Sr., passed away on September 5 at the age of 79 years. Robert is an Eagle Scout with 40 plus years in Scouting. He was past Scoutmaster, Committee Member, Scouting Coordinator of Troop 332. He also was a Philmont Trek Leader, Auction Committee Member, Order of the Arrow member, Woodbadger, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, District Eagle Review Committee, & James E. West Fellow. Daughter is Girl Scout Diane Routt, Son is Eagle Scout Robert R. Routt, Jr & Wife is Silver Beaver Joan Routt & First Fawn Award in the Council.

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