Last Call for 2021 Popcorn POCs Only 15 Units have provided a Popcorn POC! If your unit’s Popcorn Chair or a temporary Popcorn POC has not received an email notification that they have been added to the Talakto District 2021 Popcorn … Read More
The only problem with the Scouts is that there aren’t enough of them. Due to the pandemic and other things, membership in the Scouts is way down from previous years. This summer, we are starting to do something about that. … Read More
With the announcement of us returning to normal for our Fall race weekend, I wanted to put our Scout program back on your radar for our October 2nd and 3rd NASCAR race weekend. The Scout program includes: Scout camping for … Read More
Field Day is a great time to involve youth organizations in a fun amateur radio event. I met some of the best friends in my life at FieldDay – some when I was 15 years old! Find your local event … Read More
The Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible, but with rising operating costs, the fee will be increased to maintain the program. Starting Aug. 1, the membership fee for Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, … Read More
I’m the new District Popcorn Chair (Popcorn Kernel or PK). I’m coordinating the Lowe’s, WalMart, and Kroger Storefronts for the 2021 Selling Season. Sign-ups will be opened in July using a method I’m borrowing from the Girl Scouts – Initial … Read More
Updates from Coosa Lodge: The National Order of the Arrow Conference is next summer! Join Arrowmen from around the country as NOAC convenes on the campus of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN! More details coming soon, but to … Read More
Scouts and Scouters have an opportunity to earn a new patch and trail medal! Camp Tranquility at Oak Mountain State Park is a one-of-a-kind experience for Scouts. The Camp, originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress … Read More
The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail speaks to the valor of both common people and to the spiritual leaders who spearheaded the fight against segregation and other forms of racism. The Trail winds through downtown Birmingham, marking significant locations along the … Read More
The Rayado Trek Coordinators are looking for two young women to fill out the second Rayado Women’s Trek this Summer! The Session runs from 7/19/21 – 8/08/21. Rayado is a rigorous 21-day trek led by two carefully selected Philmont Rangers. … Read More
Troops 94 and 95 of Talakto District recently were featured in “The Redstone Rocket”- the newspaper of the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Scouts of Troop 94 and 95 routinely work with the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville each month providing … Read More
LET’S GO RACING! Council Pinewood Derby set for June 19th Join us on Saturday, June 19th at the food court in the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover for a day of racing! The green flag drops at 11am, so don’t be late to … Read More
Good afternoon Popcorn Kernels, The Unit Popcorn Kernels recently met to start planning the Popcorn Sales. Step 1: Share this information with your parents in the units. If you have any questions don’t hesitant to ask. Step 2: Start thinking … Read More
Mandatory meeting This is only for those Scouters & Leaders that are volunteering at Cub Scout Day Camp There is a mandatory training/orientation meeting for us to comply with the National Camp Standards for conducting Cub Scout Day Camp. It will be … Read More
The Talakto District will NOT conduct the following meetings: June 3: Round Table, OA Chapter Meeting June 24: District Committee Meeting, Commissioner Meeting July 1: Round Table, OA Chapter Meeting
