Winter Activity Safety Ideas
When Planning Scouting Activities This Winter, Keep These Safety Rules In Mind There are many wonderful winter activities for Scouts, but following all of these related safety guidelines is a must. READ MORE
Ideas for Great Pinewood Derby Cars
A Scout Is Helpful. You Can Help By Sharing This Pinewood Derby Info Hub with New Scouts With thousands of new families preparing for their first Pinewood Derby, some may need help, and this site has great info. READ MORE
BALOO & IOLS Training – sign up open
Talakto Spring Camporee and BALOO/IOLS Training will be held the same weekend at Camp Jackson. Stay tuned for camporee details. Talakto District TrainingBasic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)andIntroduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) What: Talakto District is offering both the BALOO … Read More
Bill Rice – Gone Home
On behalf of the Rice Family…. It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our father, William “Bill” Rice. Wednesday evening, William Rice, Major USMC Retired crossed beyond Heaven’s gates. In his final days he was … Read More
Roundtable and OA Meeting Postponed
Roundtable postponed We are postponing roundtable until next Thursday, same place and time. Thanks,Jim Charlton
Roundtable and OA Meetings this Thursday – 6 January 2022
Reminder of Roundtable and OA meetings this Thursday, 6 January 2022 at First United Methodist Church downtown Huntsville. The meetings start at 7:00pm. We will have the banquet tickets available for purchase one last time at Roundtable. After this week, … Read More
University of Scouting and Merit Badge University- Save the Date
The Greater Alabama Council University of Scouting (UoS) will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Thompson HS in Alabaster, AL. We will have UoS and a Merit Badge University headed up by Ms. Lisa Sullivan of Mulberry District. Registration for UoS … Read More
ScoutsBSA Position-Specific Training
Scouters, Ever Scout Deserves a trained Leader! What: Scouts BSA Position-Specific Training. The course will provide these positions with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Scout troops: Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster (in person only) 0900-1330 … Read More
American Flags Available
I have access to a batch to almost brand new American flags that are looking for a good home that will care for them properly. They are a little more than typical flags you would put in gravesites during ceremonies. … Read More
Scout Shop Holiday Hours
The Scout Shop at the Council Service Center in Huntsville will be closed between December 16, 2021 and January 1, 2022 for the holidays. Happy Holidays! The Scout Shop will be open during its normal schedule before and after the … Read More
Volunteer Opportunity – service hours
Volunteer opportunity: December 4th Our next event is December 4th at Jones Farm Park 9am-11am. We will provide supplies for litter clean up and tree planting. Niki Sothers Manager Landscape Management Landscape Management City of Huntsville (256) 650-4715 (office) nikole.sothers@huntsvilleal.gov www.huntsvilleal.gov
Popcorn Returns?
Talakto Popcorn Kernels, If you need your Council Invoice adjusted, please contact Carol Ashworth at GAC, not Derrick or the Huntsville Office Staff!! Carol can be reached by email or phone.Carol.Ashworth@scouting.org205-969-4250 My apologies for steering you wrong! Lora KingTalakto Popcorn Chair256-990-9277talaktopopcorn@gmail.com GAC Talakto Popcorn Facebook GroupTalakto Popcorn CalendarTalakto Popcorn … Read More
Popcorn Alert – Nov. 17
Talakto Popcorn Kernels, The Chocolatey Pretzels will arrive at the Huntsville Scout Office by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17th! Please coordinate with Derrick Russaw, Carol Stanker, or Kay Vandiver to pick up your unit’s Chocolatey Pretzels starting Wednesday afternoon. Thank you, Lora KingDistrict Popcorn Chair256-990-9277talaktopopcorn@gmail.com GAC Talakto … Read More
NESA Scholarships Available – Dec. 1
Earning the Eagle Scout rank is an impressive achievement that provides lasting impacts on one’s life. One of those impacts can be financial support for higher education. Beginning December 1, the National Eagle Scout Association will be accepting applications for five annual … Read More
Normal Friend Activities – Recruiting Success
Imagine you’re a parent in a family with no Scouting experience. You see a flier for the local pack, inviting anyone who’s interested to visit their next pack meeting on Monday night. Fun — and snacks! — are on the … Read More