www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 9, 2020 Page 6A Names Roger C. Mosby as New CEO and President CITY OF COMANCHE NEWS Organization Welcomes Proven Leader with Experience Guiding Change, Transformation and Growth Irving, TX (December 30, 2019) – The National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) named Roger C. Mosby as the organization’s CEO and President after a focused search, which was initiated when former CEO and President Michael B. Surbaugh retired after a tenure of more than four years. “As the BSA moves through an extraordinary time of both change and opportunity, we believe Roger’s experience as a seasoned executive, adept at guiding transformation and driving growth, will bring the right combination of strength and focus needed to steer our organization toward a promising future,” noted Jim Turley, National Chair of the Boy Scouts of America. FIRE CALL FOR CVFD: On Tuesday, January 7, the most recently ran his own consulting Comanche Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call fi rm focused on executive coaching, following his west of town. Land was buring near the Prater gravel pit. retirement from leading energy infrastructure company Gateway of Hope January Meeting Kinder Morgan in 2015. During nearly two decades Submitted by Janet Garner Another Eagle project complete with the company, he served as HR lead and was one The January meeting of the newly formed Maternity of the original six offi cers. During his tenure, Kinder Home, Gateway of Hope Comanche, will be next Submitted by Eddie Cox Morgan grew from 175 to more than 11,000 employees, Thursday, January 9th at 6:00 pm. The location is the This is the after picture of the Martin Creek/ Branch with Mosby leading extensive change management and Reunion Center @ 111 N. Austin, Comanche. Cemetery. It took several work days with lots of cultural transformation eff orts. The main focus of the January meeting is to compile volunteers from adults to boy scouts alike. “I am honored to assume a leadership role with and organize a list of volunteers to help in the operation The Martin Creek/ Branch Creek Cemetery is an what I believe to be the nation’s greatest youth-serving of the maternity home. Volunteers will be a crucial part Eagle Project of Matthew Steele from Boy Scout organization, one that is close to my heart and that of GOH. Each person has been given gifts, talents and Troop 67. Matthew, a Comanche High School student, I have served for years as a volunteer. I am confi dent skills that can be used in this organization. As the saying organized and executed the entire project. that my decades of experience helping talented people goes “Many hands… makes a light load.” There will be These last photos are from January 2 , 2020 with the grow, transform and evolve organizations can be applied volunteer contact sheets to fi ll out or if you are unable to gate and fence fi nished. There are to many people to to furthering the mission of ,” Mosby said. attend, you may email: gatewayofhopecomanch@gmail. thank for coming out and help and a special thanks for “Scouting has been part of my life for most of my life. com and ask for a volunteer contact sheet and it will be the people that help with gifts and fi nancial help. I believe in the power of Scouting and how important emailed to you to fi ll out and return. Matthew Steele still has paper work to do before he it is in developing character and leadership in young Second point on the agenda at this meeting is: our gets his Eagle as does Yancy Perkins, but they both will people, so I am proud to join dedicated professionals and contact list also needs to be updated. There is a Fundraiser be getting their Eagle in a few months. volunteers as we move the organization forward.” coming up at the end of January and also a Gateway newsletter in the works, plus other special meetings, guest speakers and events, etc. Contact information is vital in order to keep everyone informed. You may sign up at this meeting if you want to be included on the contact list, or you may email your info at the address above. It has been so exciting to see God at work in this. He is bringing everything (and everyone) together to establish all that is needed for this home. Most of the groundwork has been done and we expect Gateway of Hope to be up and running soon. The public is invited to attend and to become involved in this ministry. “Saving Lives for the Glory of God.”

East Side’s Winter Bible Study “Revelation” Our Winter Bible Study will help you to better understand the “Book of Revelation” and will be led by Dr. Donnie Auvenshine. This study will begin on Sunday, January 19th at 10:50 am and will continue Sun - Wed, Jan 22nd @ 6:30 pm. each evening. Roger was a Scout as a youth and served for more The Winter Bible Study will be held at East Side than 33 years as a volunteer in the Mid-America and Sam Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend and bring Houston Area councils, in addition to positions with the your family and friends. East Side is located across Year in Review Southern Region and National Committees of the Boy from HR Jeff eries Junior High in Comanche. Continued from Page 5A Scouts of America, as well as the World Organization of May 23, 2019 the Scout Movement. He has received the Silver Antelope Comanche Rodeo ticket sales have begun! The Award and the , the highest honors Comanche Rodeo is sponsored by the Comanche for volunteers at the regional and local levels, respectively, Elected Officials Roping Club and is set for June 7 and 8, 2019 at the and is a Vigil Honor member of the , Comanche Roping Arena on Highway 377. Advance Scouting’s honor society. COMANCHE CITY COUNCIL COMANCHE POLICE DEPT tickets for adults are $8 and children ages 6-12 are $4. “Roger’s expertise in leading, navigating and Mayor Mary Boyd Chief of Police Bruce Bradshaw Pick up your adult tickets between May 17th and May implementing positive organizational change will be Jeff rey Jacinto (appointed) 31st and be entered to win several prizes to be drawn invaluable to the BSA,” said , National Curtis Stahnke 110 E. Grand Avenue for. That includes tickets to Six Flags, Game and Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America. “His skills Kevin Burch 325-356-3074 a fan pack, Schlitterbahn, Epic Waterpark or Lone Star and experience are just what we need at this time. I look Esmeralda Cumba Park Horse Races. forward to working with him to ensure Scouting’s bright Jacci Stewart, Int. City Secretary TAX APPRAISAL OFFICE Comanche High School graduation will take place future.” (appointed) 8 Huett Circle, Comanche Friday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. at Indians Stadium. Below Roger Mosby joins Jim Turley and Ellie Morrison to Comanche City Hall, 101 East Grand 325-356-5253 are the 2019 class valedictorian Zachary McKavett form the BSA’s “Key 3,” the organization’s highest tier 325-356-2616 Foster and salutatorian Clayton Kade Mercer. of leadership at the national level. It was another meeting for two women on the city council “We thank Michael Surbaugh for his years of service COMANCHE ISD TEXAS SENATE we have made history in the town of Comanche. Mary and leadership to the Boy Scouts of America,” Turley Rachel Hilliard Senator Dawn Buckingham Boyd, the fi rst woman mayor of the City of Comanche, said. “Now, as we enter the next stage, we welcome Neil Dudley P.O. Box 12068, Austin, TX 78711 and Esmeralda Cumba, the fi rst Hispanic woman elected Roger and his well-suited expertise to guide us toward Sheila Stephens 512-463-0124 as a council member were on hand for an important and even more opportunities to bring the benefi ts of Scouting Jason Pate long city council meeting. to more youth, families and communities.” Eric Garcia TEXAS HOUSE May 30, 2019 About the Boy Scouts of America Harold Higginbotham Representative Dr. J.D. Sheffi eld Taxpayers will soon receive a 2019 notice of The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s Kay Hagood P.O. Box 704, Gatesville TX 76528 appraised value from the Comanche Central Appraisal foremost youth program of character development Gary Speegle, Superintendent 254-918-5729 District (CCAD) if the value increased $1,000 or more. and values-based leadership training, which helps (appointed) These notices are not bills, they are simply a way to young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting Comanche ISD, 200 East Highland STATE OF TEXAS notify taxpayers of the appraisal district’s proposed organization is composed of nearly 2.2 million youth 325-356-2727 Greg Abbott, Offi ce of the Governor market value. members between the ages of 5 and 21 and approximately P.O. Box 12428, Austin Texas 78711 The pool is located near the Comanche City Park 960,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the COMANCHE COUNTY 512-463-2000 at 1200 Comanche Trail, Comanche, Texas. The pool United States and its territories. For more information on County Judge - Stephanie Davis normal hours are 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and closed on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.Scouting. County Commissioners US REPRESENTATIVE Wednesday. Call (325) 356-3645 for more details. org. Gary “Corky” Underwood, Pct. 1 Representative Mike Conaway Mark your calendars. Coming this June, join the Russell Gillette, Pct. 2 501 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX Comanche Chamber of Commerce every Thursday Sherman Sides, Pct. 3 76801 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Comanche, Texas for live Jimmy Dale Johnson, Pct. 4 325-646-1950 County Clerk - Ruby Lesley music, food, shopping, and more. The live music will be County Treasurer - Patsy Phifer US SENATE performed under the shade of the trees near the northeast County Tax Assessor - Grace Everhart Senator John Cornyn corner of the courthouse. Food trucks will be available County Attorney - Craig Willingham 517 Hart Senate Offi ce Bldg. and face painting for the kids as well. County Constable - Mark McDonald Washington, DC 20510 The annual charity softball game between the District Judge - Shaun Carpenter 202-224-2934 Comanche Law Enforcement and Comanche Volunteer District Attorney – Adam Sibley Fire Department will be June 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the District Clerk - Brenda Dickey Senator Ted Cruz Comanche City Park ball fi elds. All the money raised Justice Peace - Johnny Conine Russell Senate Offi ce Bldg 404 will go towards the Comanche Youth Council to help Comanche Co. Courthouse, 101 W. Washington, DC 20510 keep youth activities going for our area youth. The fi re Central, 325-356-2466 202-224-5922 department group are the defending champions but the law enforcement is looking to regain the title. COMANCHE COUNTY SHERIFF President Donald J. Trump Continued on Page 15A Sheriff Jeff Lambert Th e White House 300 W. Industrial Blvd 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 325-356-7533 Washington, DC 20500

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