Guide to Safe Scouting updates for Fall 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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

Popcorn – Thanks! Want More?
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Thank you to every Pack, Troop, Crew, Scouts, and Families who participated in the annual Popcorn Sale this year! You helped fund your unit’s program, and you also helped move the Scouting movement forward! We have leftover popcorn that still … Read More

Recharter Now
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RECHARTER TIME! Time is running out to complete your Unit’s Annual Recharter Process! We have developed a handy resource page to help you as you begin the Recharter process. Rechartering can be a simple process if you use the resources … Read More

Scouting for Food Update
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Scouting For Food Drive UpdatesGreater Alabama Council, BSA According to recent research from Feeding America and from the Alabama Department of Public Health, more than 264,000 adults and 85,000 children in Alabama grapple with food insecurity on a daily basis. That’s 1 in 4 children … Read More

Talakto Recognition Banquet
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The annual recognition banquet is an opportunity to recognize Scouts and Scouters for achieving training and reaching milestones in serving Scouting. The banquet has been rescheduled to February 5, 2022 due to conflicts with other events. It will still be … Read More

November Meetings
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Talakto Unit Leaders,  As a reminder, the November Roundtable is next Thursday, 4 November, at the First UMC.  Please note that we will hold re-charter make-up training starting at 6:00pm prior to the RT, which starts at 7:00pm.  Kaskanampo Chapter OA Meeting starts at 7:00pm in the … Read More

Spooktacular Halloween at Camp Jackson
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Come join us for a spooktacular Halloween party at Camp Jackson in Scottsboro at 6 pm on Friday.We will have Halloween music, campfire, a costume contest, play games, a spooky hay ride through camp, scary movies in the dining hall … Read More

Cub Scout Fishing Derby
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Attention all Cub Scouts and Families! Join us for fishing, fun, prizes, and a patch! Don’t know how to fish? That’s ok! We’ll teach you! Poles, bait, and other fishing supplies will be furnished, or bring your own. Prizes for … Read More

Scouting for Food door hangers available
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The Scouting for Food door hangers are in the Huntsville Council Office for pick up. Come in during our regular office hours. Carol Stanker Greater Alabama Council Scouts of America Huntsville Assistant Office Manager Office: 256-883-7071 Fax: 256-883-2193

Trainers EDGE Opportunity
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Talakto Scouters:The District Training Team will be offering a Trainer’s EDGE course on 13 November 2021 at Toney United Methodist Church.  The Course is designed to provide trainers with the tools to help teach Scout skills and information using the … Read More

Re-Charter Website Updated
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For Committee Chairman: The re-charter section on the council website (Rechartering – Greater Alabama Council (1bsa.org)) has been updated to add the Webinar video and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) as mentioned at the re-charter training last week. Thanks. Jim