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 Shawn Wright | Feb 8, 2019 | Unit Stories
Welcome Vulcan Districts newest troop, Troop 86 Green. This is the first female troop in the Vulcan District and one of two original female troops in the Greater Alabama Council. The other is Troop 219 in Helena in Shelby District and a third has just started in...
by Shawn Wright | Mar 4, 2016 | Hikes, Unit Stories
Last month (February 2016), Troop 320 went on a fantastic three day, two night backpacking trip on the Pinhoti Trail. The trip was designed for older scouts and to prepare those who are going to Philmont this summer. There were 11 scouts and 5 adults on the trip. We...
by Shawn Wright | Feb 1, 2016 | Unit Stories
When you talk to Scouts or adults who were former Boy Scouts and you mention the words “Survival Campout”, one word consistently is mentioned: Memorable. On January 16, 2016, Troop 95 held a survival camp out and it was memorable. The scenario was that the Scouts were...
by Shawn Wright | Jan 22, 2016 | Unit Stories
It was 1975 and the Vulcan District of the Birmingham Area Council, was having it’s Winter Camporee at Oak Mountain State Park. All I remember was attempting to sleep in a square top sleeping bag of unknown quality. I am sure it was purchased at Sears or Kmart and...
by Shawn Wright | Jan 12, 2015 | Unit Stories
On January 8, 2015, The Webelos 2 held their last Den Meeting that worked on advancements before earning their Arrow of Light award. Even though the temperature was in the teens and most had to wear hat and gloves inside the Scout Hut, the Den was enthusiastic...
