by Shawn Wright | Oct 16, 2018 | Events
Scouts and adults from Troops 28,86, 76 and Crew 2010 finished the 100-mile qualification ride on the first Sunday of qualifying. We will meet again next Sunday, October 21 at 1:30 at the visitors center outside the Oak Mountain main gate. We expect to have another...
by Shawn Wright | Oct 2, 2018 | Events
NEW Youth Protection Training Effective October, 1st 2018 all registered adults are required to have the NEW Youth Protection Training. Those without it will be dropped off of their rosters in this year’s recharter cycle. Please take this training to maintain your BSA...
by Shawn Wright | Sep 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
In an effort to drive program consistency and deeper engagement with our youth and leaders, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2019, Scoutbook subscriptions will be free to all BSA units. Scoutbook (https://www.scoutbook.com ) is an...
by Shawn Wright | Aug 10, 2018 | Events
Do you have what it takes to be called an ironman or toughman? All you have to do is complete a 20-mile hike, 50-mile bike ride and one-mile swim. Any Scout that does all three events in one year is an Ironman. Any Scout that does any two events in one year is a...
by Greater Alabama Council | Apr 5, 2018 | Advancement
Troop 320 at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church, led by Scoutmaster Frank Tynes, held a Court of Honor Ceremony on March 4th for their newest Eagle Scout, William Gerry Krueger, Jr. Under the guidance of Eagle Scout Coordinator Tom Gester, William (Will) earned the...
by Greater Alabama Council | Mar 1, 2018 | Service
On Saturday, February 24, the Scouts of the Vulcan District turned out for their second day of service at Red Mountain Park. A joint effort of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Crews cleared privet from about six acres next to the dog park. A special “shout...
by Shawn Wright | Jan 31, 2018 | Volunteers
Congratulations to the 2017 Vulcan District Award of Merit winners. Shown are Kendall Holman with his presenter Alan Sydnor and Joe Swaika with his presenter Karen Fowler. Both were presented the award at the annual Vulcan District Adult Leader Recognition Banquet...
by Greater Alabama Council | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Bill and Robbie Cather will be leading their 19th annual 20-mile hike at Oak Mountain State Park on Sunday, December 3rd. Meet outside of the main gate at 6:30 AM. We will finish at 5:00 PM. Bring 1 liter of water and two quick high-calorie lunches plus a personal...
by Shawn Wright | Nov 6, 2017 | Camping
Recently Crew 76, Vulcan District’s newest Venturing Crew headed to Cheaha State Park for its Camping 101 overnighter. Liberty Crossings UMC charters crew 76. The Crew had a challenging, wet and cold weekend, but survived till Sunday morning and warmed up at Cracker...
by Greater Alabama Council | Oct 3, 2017 | Advancement
On Sunday, September 24, 2017, Troop 76 of Liberty Crossings United Methodist Church welcomed two new Scouts, Will Wertheimer and Matt Coleman, into the prestigious ranks of Eagle. Both completed unique Eagle Scout projects, providing an important asset to their...
