by Shawn Wright | Jun 1, 2017 | Advancement
On May 11, 2017, Daniel Massie, of Troop 93, attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Daniel’s project was a grassroots endeavor to collect art supplies in an effort to help children struggling through traumatic diseases and injuries. Daniel’s hope is that children might be...
by Shawn Wright | Apr 20, 2017 | Advancement
The Greater Alabama Council has updated its agreement with the two Scout Shops that support our Council. Effective immediately the appropriate documentation required to be presented to Scout Shop personnel when purchasing rank advancement or merit badges is: If your...
by Shawn Wright | Mar 14, 2017 | Advancement
An Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held Sunday, January 22, to recognize Will Carothers, Brian Barr, Jr, Jim Williams, and Paul Tyson from Canterbury United Methodist’s Troop 63. Collectively, these boys earned 92 merit badges and camped 158 nights on the way to...
by Greater Alabama Council | Dec 19, 2016 | Advancement
William Wertheimer, of Vestavia Hills, was awarded the impressive rank of Eagle Scout on September 8th, 2016. As a member of Troop 76 at Liberty Crossings United Methodist Church, Will earned 23 merit badges, served in several leadership positions, and participated in...
by Shawn Wright | Dec 1, 2016 | Advancement
The Boy Scouts of America has announced modifications to Cub Scouting that make the program more flexible for busy parents, den leaders and Cubmasters. The BSA gathered feedback from den leaders who had delivered the new Cub Scouting program for a year. What they...
by Shawn Wright | Nov 15, 2016 | Advancement
Haskins Williams Jones, Jr., of Mountain Brook, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor on October 23, 2016. As a member of Troop 63 at Canterbury United Methodist Church, Jones earned 21 merit badges, served in leadership positions, and participated...
