SALUTE TO CHARLES "CHUCK" DOBBINS
WHEREAS, As of July 1, 2013, Charles "Chuck" Dobbins, long time executive, supporter, and member of the Boy Scouts of America, will be promoted to Area 6 Director, Northeast Region, of the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Before beginning his distinguished career with the Boy Scouts of America, Charles Dobbins received his Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration from Butler University; and
WHEREAS, Charles Dobbins began his career in Scouting at the Crossroads of America Council in Indianapolis, serving as an associate district executive, district executive, senior district executive, development director, director of finance, and director of finance and marketing service; and
WHEREAS, After much success in the Crossroads of America Council, Mr. Dobbins was promoted to Scout Executive for the Gateway Council in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he served successfully until being promoted to Scout Executive for the Four Lakes Council in Madison, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dobbins' proven leadership skills led to him being named associate regional director of finance in the Central Region until assuming the role of Scout Executive for the Chicago Area Council in 2008, a position which he has held to the present; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert W. Fioretti, Alderman ofthe 2nd Ward, has apprised this august body of Charles Dobbins' promotion and career-long success with and dedication to the Boy Scouts of America; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, assembled here this 26th Day of June, 2013 AD, do hereby salute Charles Dobbins for his many years of service to the Boy Scouts of America and extend our very best wishes for his continuing success in all future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Charles Dobbins.