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

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

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

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

Updates from Coosa Lodge

Fall Fellowship is in two weeks ! Be sure to join your fellow Arrowmen at Camp Comer on November 19-21! With a morning full of activities such as tomahawk and knife throwing to climbing on the Tower followed by an … Read More

Guide to Safe Scouting updates for Fall 2021

As a a part of its commitment to ensuring a safe Scouting program for all participants, the BSA routinely reviews, revises, and updates the Guide To Safe Scouting.  The Fall 2021 Updates include:Aquatic Policy + Update to the Scuba Policy. + Prohibiting the … Read More

Now Hiring – Greater Alabama Council

Scouting is a profession with a purpose! The Greater Alabama Council is currently hiring for the following positions: Full Time PositionsDistrict Executive- Arrowhead/Mulberry DistrictDistrict Executive- Talakto DistrictAdministrative Assistant- Birmingham Office Part Time Positions Program Aide- Birmingham MetroDistrict Associate- Westmoreland District To … Read More

Eagle Scout Scholarships

The James T. Stephens Eagle Scout Scholarship Award The Greater Alabama Council announces that two (2) to four (4) Eagle Scout Scholarship Awards have been established by James T. Stephens. These awards are open to Eagle Scouts of the Greater … Read More

Giving Tuesday 2021

Giving Tuesday is November 30, 2021. As you’re planning your charitable giving that day, please be sure to include the Greater Alabama Council in your plans! More information on Giving Tuesday and how your support helps will be coming in … Read More