Acrobat 9 - how do you create a dynamic stamp to include the current date (java script)

I have seen my question multiple places and times but the resolutions provided have not worked for me.
I am running Acrobat 9 Pro, cannot run X or XI due to the use of ProSystem fx Engagement.
I want to create what I thought would be a simple stamp. My initials and the current date. i.e. "crm 01/10/13".
Simple right? I created a PDF of my initials. Now I just need the text field with the proper Java Script to insert the date, correct?
I have tried opening "Dynamic.pdf" and copying and pasting the text field that includes the Java Script:
" event.value = (new Date()).toString(); AFDate_FormatEx("h:MM tt, mmm dd, yyyy"); "
The date does not update, it stays static.
I have manually entered the Java Script.
I have edited the Java Script to remove the "Ex".
I have edited the Java Script to revise the "yyyy" to "yy".
I have edited the Java Script to remove the " h:MM tt, " trying different formats to get "dd/mm/yy".
I have selected "Use single-key accelerators to access tools" in Preferences/General.
I have tried PDF files, PNG files. I have created the image files from Word and Excel.
I am at my wits' end. Can someone PLEASE assist me to resolve what should be a simple issue (I hope).
Thank you in advance.

Thank you for your response.
Your script works well, but I still have the same issue. The date is remaining static to the system date when the stamp is created. My initial idea was to create a pdf of my initials "crm" and then add the text field with the java script for the date behind my initials. "crm" + (TEXT FIELD with JS). I wanted 3 stamps, red, blue and green. The colors correspond to specific processes in our workflow.
Your script adds my initials as well as the date.
My machine is running Windows 7.
My stamps are located:
C://Documents/Acrobat Stamps/...
Acrobat templates:
C://Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 9.0/Acrobat/plug_ins/Annotations/Stamps/ENU/...
I have no problem creating stamps, just a stamp that will use the current system date. I HATE using the typewriter for my initials and the date. I guess I can stamp my initials and then type the date...but what is the point?
Do you have any further thoughts or suggestions?
Thank you very much.
crm 01/11/13

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