Transporting Scouts Safely
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Please help us in ensuring the safety of Scouts during transport to and from any Scouting activity.  Use the SAFE Transportation Checklist and Pre-Trip Inspection for planning transport and completing a vehicle pre-trip inspection. The SAFE Transportation Checklist and Pre-Trip … Read More

Scout Appreciation Football Days with Auburn Tigers
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This year Auburn University has decided to provide discounted ticket with a fundraising opportunity to not one but FIVE different home games including Akron, Alabama State Georgia State, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State. For every ticket sold through this offer, … Read More

Hazardous Weather Training Expiration Emails
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For direct contact leaders, staying current on Hazardous Weather Training is an important part of offering a safe Scouting program and needs to be renewed every 2 years. Like Youth Protection Mandatory Training, My.Scouting will now provide notification e-mails at 14-30-60-90-day intervals … Read More

Now Hiring – Greater Alabama Council – Birmingham Office
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We are currently seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the executive operations of our Council. If you are interested in the position please email a cover letter and resume to Carol Ashworth, Carol.Ashworth@scouting.org   Responsibilities include:   Supporting the Scout Executive/CEO in various tasks … 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

BSA Recruiting and Resources – new
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The BSA Has Just Launched a New Site for Recruiting Resources and InformationIt’s time to help families discover Scouting, and this new landing page has resources to share with anyone who will be recruiting. The page offers easy access to … Read More

Fall Cub Scout Recruitment!
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Back to school time means back to Scouting time! This fall, help share the adventure of Scouting with your schools and communities. We have “ESCAPE the great indoors” flyers, stickers, and additional resources to help you grow your Pack! Plus, … Read More

Popcorn Update – 3 Aug.
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alakto Popcorn Kernels, We have made it to Round “Free” for reserving District Storefront days!  A Scout is courteous.  Please leave space for others to reserve storefronts later this week.  By next week, they’ve had their chance, so go crazy!https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449aca623abfc1-2021 Reminder: Your Initial … Read More

Wilderness First Aid – still available
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Fellow Scouters, Wanted to share that the 28-29 AUG WFA course at Camp Jackson still has 10 open slots.  If you have folks in your district that would like to attend the training, please let them know.https://caincreek.com/events/wfaaug21 MikeMike Russell District … Read More

Popcorn StoreFront Signup – Round 2
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Talakto Popcorn Kernels, Just a reminder that the first week of signups for District coordinated Storefronts will end at 8pm tonight!  We had a lot of demand for some locations, so get your picks in before Round 2 starts!  Please contact me … Read More

Talakto Membership Recruiting Training – moved
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Due to logistics issues, we have moved the Membership Recruiting Training meeting to St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Bailey Cove Road in South Huntsville. Also, we hope you can attend in person, but if you can’t, we will be streaming … Read More

Popcorn – Store Front Sign-up
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Talakto Popcorn Kernels, The District Storefront Sign-up has been created!  Until next Monday at 8pm, each unit may only sign-up for 2 days, and those 2 days must be on different weekends at different locations.  Please contact me if your … Read More

Guide to Advancement – Updated
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The Guide to Advancement Has Been Updated for 2021 and Is Now Available The 2021 Guide to Advancement, the official source for administering advancement in all BSA programs, is now available.  READ MORE