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Orange County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for David John Shawver

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Stanton

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Mayor Pro Tem - David John Shawver

Personal Information
  • Resident of Stanton - 36 years
  • Married 28 years to Jennifer Lee Shawver, Paraeducator, Special Education
  • Five Children - David, Matthew, Stephanie, Katrina, Joseph
  • Mother: Mary Agnes Shawver, 93 years old, resident, Stanton

Religious Affiliation
  • St. Polycarp Catholic Church - 36 years
  • Past Director of SRE (School of Religious Education)
  • Past Teacher of SRE (School of Religious Education)
  • Past Leader in Youth Ministry

Education
  • MA: University of Pacific, 1970 - Major, Physical Education, Minor, Education
  • BA: University of Pacific, 1969 - Major, Physical Education, Minor, Geology
  • Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada, Reno, Geology Certification

Credentials and Documents
  • California Standard Teaching Credential - Issued for life
  • California Specialized Teaching Credential for Junior College - Issued for life
  • Credential for Rescue and Mine Emergency Training
  • Water Safety Instructor
  • Certified Life Guard - Boy Scouts of America
  • Certificate for First Aide and Safety - American Red Cross
  • Certificate for CPR for Adults, Children and Infants - American Red Cross

Public Agencies
  • Stanton City Councilman, 16 years
  • Mayor of Stanton, two terms
  • Mayor Pro-Tem of Stanton, four terms
  • Chairman of the Stanton Redevelopment Agency, two terms
  • Vice Chairman of the Stanton Redevelopment Agency, four terms
  • Vice Chairman of the Public Cable Television Authority
  • Director of the Orange County Sanitation District
  • Director of the Orange County Fire Authority
  • Member of the California League of Cities
  • Past Director of the Orange County Solid Waste Management Commission
  • Past Director of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
  • Past Director of the Orange County Transportation District
  • Past participant on the California State Educational Advisory Commission
  • Past Chairman of the Orange County Diocese Committee on Educational Concerns

Professional Teaching
  • Hope International University (Pacific Christian College) - Women's Softball (2003-2006)
  • Millikan High School (1970 to present), Department Chairman - Physical Education and Kinesiology (1995 to present)
  • Long Beach City College (Summer School)
  • University of the Pacific (1969-1970)
  • Past President of Millikan High School Faculty
  • Past Site Council President
  • Past Chairman of the Long Beach Unified School District Mentor Selection Committee
  • Past Member of the Long Beach Unified School District Curriculum Committee

Professional Coaching
  • Hope International University (Pacific Christian College) - Head Women's Softball Coach (2003-2006)
  • Long Beach Millikan High School - Football Coach (1970-1993), Wrestling Coach (1970-1998), Softball Coach (1993-2000)
  • Cross Country (2003 to present)
  • Athletic Medical Trainer (1970 to present)

Community Service - Boy Scouts of America
  • District Chairman, El Capitan District, Orange County Council, BSA (2004 to present)
  • Past District Vice Chairman, El Capitan District, Orange County Council, BSA
  • Past District Commissioner, El Capitan District, Orange County Council, BSA
  • Past Assistant District Commissioner, El Capitan District, Orange County Council, BSA
  • Past Chairman, Scouting for Food Drive, El Capitan District, Orange County Council, BSA
  • Past Friends of Scouting Chairman, El Capitan District, Orange County Council, BSA
  • Merit Badge Counselor, El Capitan District, Orange County Council, BSA
  • Scoutmaster Emeritus, Troop 111 St. Polycarp, Stanton, CA
  • Past Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 111 St. Polycarp, Stanton, CA

Community Service - City of Stanton and City of Long Beach:
  • First President of the Greater Stanton Kiwani * Past Campaign Chairman for University of the Pacific Alumni Fund
  • Past Stanton Little League Coach
  • Past Tri City Pony League Coach
  • Past Director of Long Beach Junior Wrestling
  • Past Teacher Liaison with the Long Beach PTA
  • Past Recreation leader for the Long Beach Schools
  • Past Neighborhood Watch Director
  • Developed Stanton Graffiti Abatement Program
  • Developed after School Recreation programs at Elementary Schools in Stanton
  • Volunteer for the Stanton Recreation Department
  • Past Director of the Long Beach High School Summer Softball League
  • Founder of Anti-Drug Program "Drug Busters" for youth

Awards
  • Cypress College "Americana Awards" recipient, "Stanton Citizen of the Year"
  • Marquis "Who's Who In the West" 23rd Edition
  • El Capitan District "Extra Mile Award"
  • Tri City Pony League "All Star Coach"
  • Orange County Council "Award of Merit", BSA
  • "Silver Beaver" recipient, Orange County Council, BSA
  • Orange County Council "Council Commissioners Award"
  • El Capitan District Award of Merit
  • "Teacher Award of Merit" - Millikan High School
  • "Moore League Wrestling Coach of the Year", Long Beach
  • Harry J. Moore League Lifetime Pass for Contributions to Athletics in the LBUSD
  • Southern California Sectional CIF Football Championships - 1977 and 1979
  • Southern California Sectional CIF Wrestling Championships - 2004
  • "Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award" - Working with inner city youth
  • "Hats Off Award" - Exceptional Children's Foundation, Long Beach
  • "Pop Warner Divisional Championship Coach", Long Beach
  • Volunteer Recognition, City of Stanton
  • "Scouters Key" Orange County Council, BSA
  • Webelos "Den Leader Coach" Award, Orange County Council, BSA

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