Tom Green County Judge Michael D. Brown has been elected President of the    Concho  Valley Council  for 2001.

His duties will include service as Chairman of the Board of the Council and recruiting officers and committee members to provide support to our Scouting units.

Brown, who was raised in San Angelo graduated from San Angelo Central High School and Angelo State University. He is a certified Professional Landman and has been serving as County Judge for Tom Green County since his election in 1994. As a youth he was a member of Boy Scout Troop 335  and achieved the rank of Life Scout.  His son is active in Troop 1 where Mike is an active Assistant Scoutmaster.

Mike has served as the Amangi Trail District Chairman for the past 3 years and is active in his community.  He presently serves on the board of the State Guardianship Advisory, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Priority One and Angelo State University.

 COUNCIL VOLUNTEER
RECOGNITION BANQUET

In January, 2001 many volunteer leaders who serve Scouting on a Council Basis will be recognized at Three recognition events.   There will be council awards and Four Silver Beaver Awards given during three District Banquets.  The Permian Basin Banquet will be January 13; Amangi Trail, January 20th and Amistad / Wintergarden, January 27th.

The Volunteer Recognition Banquet set for January 20th at St. Luke Lutheran Church beginning at 6:30 PM will feature the awards of the Amangi Trail District followed by the Council awards and the installation of all council officers and board.  Call the Council Office for Reservations.

Each year in January-May the Concho Valley Council conducts solicitations for funding our programs. The majority of our needs are met through the support of businesses and Scouting alumni, however a critical part comes through the Family Campaign. Units throughout the Council are asked to participate by scheduling a time for one of our Volunteers or Professional Scouters to speak to the parents of our Scouts. These presentations last only about 7 minutes and are most effective when held in conjunction with Blue and Gold Banquets or Troop Courts of Honor.

Friends of Scouting fundraising is essential for the continuance of a quality Scouting program in our 24 county area. Your contribution will help ensure the future of Scouting for another 90 years.

Outgoing President John C. Landers and board member Jonathan Davis have been giving leadership to the reorganization of the board and executive committee.   Briefly the changes include reducing the Executive Board from 50 members to 25 and reducing the size of the Executive Committee.   The Executive Committee will consist of a 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President, both in line to become President. We will operate with four committees, Administration, Marketing, Financial Development and Program.

The new streamline organization will position the board to revise the Council Strategic Plan and pursue efforts to provide fund the Endowment and Capital needs of Scouting.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at Angelo State University,  the 90 Eagle Scouts from 1999 and 2000 will be called out and recognized.  A gala evening is being planned and will include recognition of 3 adults Eagle Scouts with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.  The highlight of the evening will be the keynote speaker who is nationally known.

Each Scout achieving the Eagle Award in 1999 and 2000 will be invited along with his parents and Scoutmaster as part of the ceremonies.

Wally Holman, President of Angelo Refrigeration of San Angelo has agreed to chair the 2001 council auction.  He is presently soliciting items for the auction.  Persons who wish to donate to the Auction may do so by calling the Scout office at 655-7107 for a pickup.

The date is March 31, 2000 from 10 AM-2PM at a site to be announced.