by Shawn Wright | May 10, 2017 | Training
There is a new Rollout for the 2017 BSA Lifeguard. The Outdoor Programs Group and the Aquatics Task Force are announcing the release of revised BSA Lifeguard requirements. There is also a new companion BSA Lifeguard Instructor Manual. The updated application and...
by Shawn Wright | May 1, 2017 | Camping
What countries do these two Scout symbols represent? Come to a Greater Alabama scout camp this summer to find out. There will be an international Scout on the staff at Camp Comer and one at Camp Sequoyah. An introduction of these two International Camp Staffers will...
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 28, 2017 | Service
On February 9, 2017, Daniel Massie received the William T. Hornaday Badge in recognition of his significant contribution to conservation. This awards program was created to encourage learning by the participants and to increase public awareness about natural resource...
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 Shawn Wright | Mar 13, 2017 | Events
Congratulations the 2017 Vulcan District Pinewood Derby Winners! Tigers 1st — Landry Bray, Pack 393 2nd — Everett Kelly, Pack 320 Wolf 1st — Xavier Alexander, Pack 93 2nd — Preston Ritchey, Pack 393 Bear 1st — Luke Bray, Pack 393 2nd — Andrew Owen, Pack 235 3rd —...
by Shawn Wright | Jan 5, 2017 | Volunteers
Scouters and their families are invited to attend the 2017 Vulcan District Adult Leadership Recognition Banquet. This is a special evening of recognition for our adult leadership. JANUARY 26, 2017 Dawson Baptist Church 1114 Oxmoor Rd. Homewood, Alabama 6:30 pm Dinner...
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...
