2012 Boy Scouts of America Gala Celebration

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA RIO GRANDE COUNCIL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ernesto Carballo, Scout Executive/CEO Office: 956-423-0250 Fax: 956-421-4950 Boy Scouts Honor Dr. Michael Mohun (Harlingen TX, April 24, 2012) – The Rio Grande Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold the ''2012 District Gala'' Dinner, on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Harlingen Cultural Arts Center at 6:30PM. Dr. Michael Mohun, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Valley Baptist Medical Center, will be honored as a recipient of the ''Centennial Leadership Award,'' which will be presented at this benefit dinner. The ''Centennial Leadership Award'' has been designated by the Rio Grande Council of the Boy Scouts of America as an award to recognize a civic, community, or business leader who demonstrates patriotism, leadership, and service at a local, state, or national level. The candidate must also provide service and support to the character development of youth within Cameron County. Past honorees include Senator Eddie Lucio, Neal O. Simmons, Eddie Campirano, Monsignor Gustavo Barrera, Todd Mann, and Mayor Chris Boswell. The Honoree has been a long supporter of numerous youth programs and education in Cameron Country. Funds raised for this dinner will support the Boy Scouts of America in the Rio Grande Valley. For more information on becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact Ernesto Castro at 956-423-0250 at ernesto.castro@scouting.org. ###