by Greater Alabama Council | Jul 29, 2020 | Training
All Cub Scout Leaders needing to complete the outdoor, hands-on training part of the BALOO certification have an outstanding opportunity to do so. The upcoming course is September 19-20 at Rickwood Caverns. Contact Steve Ray at steve@raybuildingcompany.com for...
by Greater Alabama Council | Jul 24, 2020 | Service
Wood Badge S9-119 participant Ken Newton had to make changes to his Wood Badge goals due to Covid-19. He was inspired by the medical personnel and first responders who were working so hard for us and he wanted to recognize the sacrifice they are making to serve their...
by Greater Alabama Council | Jun 25, 2020 | Service
Over the past two months, Boy Scout Troop 28 organized a food drive for the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. The drive had four major parts. The first was donations through GoFundMe.com. This allowed people who wanted to donate but could not come to the drives...
by Greater Alabama Council | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Covid-19 scout patch is a limited edition and there are only a limited amount left. This patch must be earned by providing a community service project during the Covid-19 pandemic. Congratulations to the following scouts in Vulcan District who have earned this...
by Greater Alabama Council | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
This year’s program planning conference was a virtual meeting. The Greater Alabama Council has a page on their website that you can find videos and resources to help you plan for a great 2020-2021 year. You can find the information at: May Program Planning Make...
by Greater Alabama Council | May 12, 2020 | Training
This is a recording of the Zoominar from April 27 that was broadcast in Zoom (https://zoom.us/). For a more engaging experience, we suggest that you start you own Zoom meeting while viewing the recording. This will allow you to interact with the tools of Zoom while...
by Greater Alabama Council | Apr 27, 2020 | Training
Must see leader’s best practices for online social distancing meetings, merit badges, and campouts by the Vulcan District Zoomies: Rob Walker, Wanda Ellenberger and Dave Caskey. April 29th at 7 pm on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83593347743Meeting ID: 835 9334...
by Greater Alabama Council | Mar 18, 2020 | Unit Stories
With the scare of the pandemic looming and schools, events, gatherings canceled, now is a great time for scouting. Troop 193, Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church, Hoover, held their inaugural eMeeting Tuesday. From the gathering activity to the benediction, the...
by Greater Alabama Council | Mar 3, 2020 | Service
Scouts are needed for the flag ceremony at this year’s Honda Grand Prix of Alabama IndyCar race at Barber Motorsport Park on April 5th. We need approximately 50 scouts and leaders from all programs to participate in uniform. Free parking and a ticket will be...
by Greater Alabama Council | Nov 13, 2019 | Advancement
The Vulcan District Eagle Board of Review is always on the 2nd Thursday of each month and Eagle applications are due on the last Thursday of each month. Due to Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, the dates have been changed for Eagle applications to be submitted to...
