Digital Eagle 25 January 2010

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP PATCH/T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST - All Cub Scouts are invited to participate in the 2010 Day Camp and T-shirt design contest. The theme for next year’s Day Camp is “On My Honor” based on 100 Years of Scouting. The winning design will be the official logo for the patches and t-shirts for Day Camp. The winner will receive a FREE campership to Day Camp or, if a Webelos crossing over into a Troop, $65.00 applied to their Summer Camp fees for attending Camp Comer or Camp Sequoyah. To participate a Cub must:

Be currently registered in the Greater Alabama Council.
Have a design based on the “On My Honor” theme and this phrase be on the patch.
Have a design that can be incorporated into a 3 ½ patch.

The Greater Alabama Council will retain the right to make changes to the design to ensure both quality and artistic integrity. The same design may involve graphic design changes to be used in the design of the t-shirt. Designs of the judges are final. ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE TO THE CLAYTON SCOUT SERVICE CENTER IN BIRMINGHAM BY JAN. 29TH. Click here for a design form.

2008 EAGLE SCOUT CLASS - The names of the 2008 Eagle Scout Class have been engraved on the Eagle Wall Plaza at the Liberty Park complex. All are welcome to come and view the names of this and all other Eagle classes.

SCUBA OPPORTUNITIES - Boy Scouts -- SCUBA merit badge is now available. Venturers --SCUBA instructions and outings are available. Interested? Click here for more information.

NORTHERN TIER - Troop 21, Bluffpark, has openings for Boy Scouts and adults for their scheduled a trip to Northern Tier, out of Bisset (includes the sea plane ride to the put in). Departure from Birmingham will be on June 29 with return July 11, 2010. Transportation is by Troop bus. Individuals or a group to form a crew are welcome. The cost is $1000, or less, at this time. Call Larry Young at 205- 901-2063 for more information.

100TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE PROJECT – The Greater Alabama Council is partnering with the Salvation Army Food Bank to collect canned and non-perishable food items to help the less fortunate in our community. This will be the official service project for the Council’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. The drive will begin in the fall of 2009 and end in February 2010. For more information, Click Here.

VENTURING AND EXPLORING ADVISORS: “Looking to add some excitement to your annual program?” - The Greater Alabama Council has answered many of your request and recommendations by including a total of Seven (7) fun filled events to the council’s annual program calendar for all Venturers and Explorers. If your Crew or Post would like to sign up for one or several of the events included in the attachment (Venturing / Exploring) , please complete the registration form by the due date and submit to the Charles T. Clayton Service Center located at 516 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham Alabama 35242. However, if you have additional questions or concerns or would like for one of our Executives to make a special presentation to your unit please contact Billy Curtis, Council Exploring Executive at 205-969-4277 or email wcurtis@1bsa.org. This is going to be quite an adventure, don’t miss it!

REGISTRATION FEE INCREASE - The National Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at its May 2009 meeting to increase traditional membership annual registration fee for youth and adults from $10 to $15 effective January 1, 2010. The annual Exploring fee will remain $10. ALL REGISTRATION FEES go directly to the National Council. No registration fees remain with local Councils. For more information, Click Here.

COUNCIL PLANS TO CONDUCT WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP - The Greater Alabama Council is planning to conduct a Webelos Resident Camp July 11-14, 2010 at Camp Comer. Cost is $105.00 for all Webelos and the first leader with a minimum of four Webelos is free. All additional adults are $40.00. All interested parties are encouraged to sign up their Webelos as well consider volunteering to be on staff. A minimum of 85 Webelos and sufficient volunteer staff (which will be determined by the Council’s Cub Scout Committee) must be registered by June 15 for the camp to be conducted. Those interested in serving on staff need to complete the Adult Volunteer Form (Page 17 of the Guide) and submit it by fax to Jeff Brasher at 205-970-0349. The Cub Scout Committee will determine the final staff selections. There will be separate programs for Webelos I and II. The first-year Webelos will concentrate on Activity Pins while the second-year Webelos will participate in an Outback Adventure concentrating on outdoor and woodcraft skills. Both programs will be fun, exciting and full of adventure. There will be lots of good food and activities. To view the Leader’s Guide, Click Here.

WOOD BADGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND - We are receiving donations in memory of Margie Keener, mother of Lisa Sullivan. The family has requested the memorials go for a Wood Badge scholarship; therefore, we have established an account for the Margie Keener Wood Badge Scholarship. If you would like to make a donation as a memorial for Margie Keener please take/send it to either council service center and indicate on the donation it is for the Margie Keener Wood Badge Scholarship.

ON-LINE TRAINING - The BSA's on-line learning center has many training courses for new leaders, and experienced leaders as well. For example, This Is Scouting (which replaced New Leader Essentials), Fast Start, and Youth Protection Training are all available on-line. These courses are available to everyone (leaders and parents), but you must first have an account on www.myscouting.org to access the training. For more detailed instructions on how to get trained on-line, Click Here.

NATIONAL JAMBOREE - Greater Alabama Council still has openings for about 35 more Scouts who will be First Class and at least 12 but not yet 18 next summer to attend the National Jamboree celebrating 100 years of Scouting in the United States. For more information, check out www.bsajamboree.org!

SUMMER CAMP 2010 :

Registration is now open for summer camp 2010. Make sure your troop is part of a great summer at Camp Comer or Camp Sequoyah. Click Here for a camp reservation form.
Camp Comer - Week 1 - Week 3 are at capacity. No additional registrations will be accepted for these weeks (June 6 - June 26).
Camp Sequayah - Week 2 & Week 3 are at capacity. No additional registrations will be accecpted for these weeks (June 13 - June 26 ).
REMINDER: The first payment of $ 75 per Scout is due by Friday, February 12th. This payment is non-refundable (except in the case of serious illness, immediate family tragedy, summer school or family re-location) but transferable from one Scout to another.
Leaders Guides are nearly complete, and should be posted on the website soon.
STAFF NEEDED: Adult staff are needed for Climbing, Aquatics, Shooting Sports and Dining Hall, and top-notch youth staff are always welcome. Click here for a staff application.

EAGLE PROJECT WORKBOOK AND APPLICATION - There have been several questions the last few days about the new Eagle Project Workbook and Application. The 2009 application goes into effect immediately. No prior printings will be accepted by the National Office. As far as the workbooks, those prior to the 2009 edition that already have the four “Approval Signatures for Project Plan” (Religious institution, school or community representative; Unit Committee Member; Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor; and Council or District Advancement Committee Member) in place and completed on the workbook application will be accepted and “grandfathered” by the National Office. Those project workbooks without these four signatures completed will need on the 2009 edition. Both forms can be found in the Council Service Centers, www.1bsa.org or www.nesa.org.

CAMP USE PERMITS - Camp Use Permits are used to notify the council and the camp ranger staff of your unit/group's intent to use camp property, and any special requirements you may have. They should be submitted at least two weeks prior to arrival at camp to allow the ranger staff sufficient time to schedule necessary maintenance, arrange program items and respond to any specific requests. One form (Click Here for sample forms) is for Camps Comer, Sequoyah, Jackson and Westmoreland; a separate form is used for Camp Jack Wright to meet the requirements of Tannehill State Park.

SCOUTING INFORMATION ON THE WEB - A wide range of Scouting information is available to all volunteers by looking at www.Scouting.org . From training to definitions on Scouting and other information on a national level can be attained from this website.

Everyone is encouraged to go to www.Scouting.org. along with the Greater Alabama Council’s website at www.1bsa.org to attain more information on Scouting you might need.

VENTURING OFFICER ASSOCIATION - Make sure your Crew is represented at the Venturing Officers Association meeting the third Sunday afternoon of each month at 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Cullman, AL. Each Crew should be represented by the Crew President and one other crew member of your choice.

COUNCIL RECOGNITION RECEPTION - The Greater Alabama Council’s Recognition Reception will be Friday, March 12 at 6:00 at the Gardendale Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. This event is open to all Scouts, Scouters and the public at no charge. The Silver Beaver, the highest award a Council can present to a volunteer, as well as other Council-level awards will be presented that night. This will be a great event that you do not want to miss! To view the Council Recognition Reception Fact Sheet or see the names of the 2009 Silver Beaver recipients, Click Here.

MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY - Presented by Alpha Phi Omega at Auburn University - For more Information Click Here.

LIMITED EDITION CENTENNIAL COUNCIL STRIPS - The silver bordered Centennial Council strips are SOLD OUT. However there are still plenty of gold and tri-color bordered CSP’s available for purchase. These make a fantastic gift for your favorite Scout or Scouter. They are also great “trade” items for events like the National Jamboree, Conclaves, etc. Make sure you get some today before they are all sold out. Contact Kieth Wycoff at 205-970-0251 or visit the Clayton Scout Service Center to place your order.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TICKETS - The Harlem Globetrotters will be appearing at the Pete Hanna Center at Samford University on Thursday, March 11 at 7:00. To order reduced rate Scout tickets, Click Here.

District News

ARROWHEAD (Serving Cullman, Lawrence, Limestone, and Morgan Counties) **QUALITY DISTRICT**

District Executive: Garet Beane GBeane@1bsa.org Cell-256-520-3343

Arrowhead District Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrow_web/

UPCOMING EVENTS -

PRIORITY!!! I need your dates for BLUE & GOLD AND COURT OF HONORS - Every Pack and Troop should have a yearly Blue and Gold Banquet or Court of Honor. Please contact me with the date, time, and location so that we can have a representative there to share in the fellowship and do a Friends of Scouting Presentation. Please send the info to GBeane@1bsa.org.

CULLMAN COUNTY - The Arrowhead District is thrilled to welcome Scouters from Cullman County. We are looking forward to working with you and would like you to sign up for our District e-mail list. Please send an email to arrow_web@yahoo.com or GBeane@1bsa.org with your name, unit, and email address and we will get you signed up for updates on District Activities and announcements. You should then receive an invite to join our Yahoo Group. It will be from Arrow_web. Let me know if you don’t get an invite and/or you would like to join that list.

ROUNDTABLE - Our next roundtable will be Thursday, February 4th at 7pm at Central Baptist in Decatur. All Troops, Packs and Crews should have a representative at each Roundtable. Roundtables are the first Thursday of every month.

RECHARTER - Recharter packets are DUE! We need to start getting these complete early this year! Many units were late last year and had to fill out additional paperwork. Call me at 256-520-3343 to set up a time to go over your recharter paperwork and/or turn it in at the Huntsville office. If you are a new Pack/Troop that started in the last couple of weeks, this will not apply to you until the end of 2010.

DIGITAL EAGLE - Be looking out for info about the new Council Website! It has come to my attention through talking to adults at Day Camp and meetings that many of our volunteers have never heard of the Digital Eagle or our yahoo groups. Help get the word out to your Pack, Troop, or Crew about this beneficial tool. At your next meetings, pass around a sign-up sheet to get people’s email address’s and forward them on to GBeane@1bsa.org.

ACTIVITIES:

SPIRIT OF AMERICA: This years Spirit of America Festival will be honoring the Boy Scouts and the 100 year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Please keep this in front of your Unit and consider hosting an activity at the festival on the 4th of July. More information and a sign up sheet is in the works and will be available to the District soon.

If you have any questions concerning the Arrowhead District Activities please contact Garet Beane at GBeane@1bsa.org.

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”

BIRMINGHAM

ScoutReach Director - Derrick Russaw drussaw@1bsa.org

CHEAHA

District Executive Steven Miles smiles@1bsa.org 256-223-2999

Here are some real quick notes for this week. I have to have all of your Quality Centennial Commitments this week, no later than Thursday. I will be coming around to all of you this week to get them. If I cannot connect with you, scan them and email them. If they are not in by Friday, you cannot qualify for this year. If you need the form emailed to you, please let me know.

The District Pinewood Derby is on February 13th at Lincoln Elementary School in Lincoln, AL. Registration will start at 7:45 a.m. and close at 8:45 a.m. Please make every effort to get to the school on time. We have to start the race on time at 9:00 a.m. Entrance fee is $5 per entry. Make sure that you use official BSA racing kits. Official kits have BSA on the wheels. The kits are $3.99 at the Scout Shop. They will ship them to you if you cannot get to the shop. We will have patches this year so come out and support the event.

The District Banquet is on February 4th at the Gilchrist Room at the Alabama School for the Deaf. Make sure you attend. It starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Make sure you bring the top seller in your Pack or Troop. Bring only the top seller as they will receive an award for being the top seller in their unit.

Start promoting Cub Scout Day Camp now. Please do not wait until the last possible minute. These kids have a blast at this event. Trust me, I went to both of them last year and I had a blast at these events. The cost is $65 that must be paid two weeks prior to the event that you are attending. If you pay after the deadline, the cost will be $90. Please do not delay. Promote it today.

Lastly, the summer camp weeks are filling up very rapidly. There are several weeks that are already closed at both camps. As of last Friday, we only have four units signed up for camp. Let's get these registrations in. Your boys have a great time at the camps. Let's let those good times continue.

We have a lot going on in the district guys. More is coming very soon on the Spring Camporee, Cub Luau, and other great events. Let's make this a great year guys for all those that we serve.

Thank you for all that you do.

SMiles

CHEROKEE **QUALITY DISTRICT**

District Executive Anthony Edwards aedwards@1bsa.org,

Pinewood Derby - The Cherokee District Pinewood Derby is schedule for Saturday, February 27, 2010

Recharter - Important! Please continue to work on your unit Recharter. If you need any help please contact Anthony Edwards at aedwards@1bsa.org

District Banquet - District Banquet will be held on March 4, 2009 6:30pm at Bessemer Library. All Scout Leader are invited to the annual banquet. The banquet is free to everyone thanks to Trails End Popcorn. Please email Cyndi Lafond at jackets6912@yahoo.com to RSVP by February 26, 2010. Scout Master, Cub Master, and District Leaders turn your awards in as soon as possible.

CHOCCOLOCCO

District Executive Doug Jackson doug@1bsa.org

***thanks to everyone who helped and attended at the Merit Badge Fair at JSU this weekend. A special thank you to Danette Sweet for heading up the event. What a great time.

***District Banquet this Friday at St. Mark. Starts at 6:30pm.

***District PWD is Feb. 27th at Quintard Mall.

Doug Jackson

doug@1bsa.org

(256) 473-5511

SEQUOYAH / ETOWAH

District Executive Chad Thompson CThompso@1bsa.org Cell 256-613-3156

****The Name the District Contest Deadline is over. The vote for the new name will be made during the District Banquets. The winning name will be tentatively announced in the February 22^nd Digital Eagle (pending Board approval).****

Webmaster Needed

We are looking for two webmasters to assist with designing and building a website for our district. Anyone knowledgeable in CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and other web design languages, please contact Chad Thompson (see contact info above). Our goal is to have a website that will help point our volunteers and youth to any information they may need and maintain a current calendar. Please contact me as soon as possible.

CALLING ALL DRIVERS!!

The 2010 Etowah District Pinewood Derby is coming to the Youth Worship Center at Crosspoint Community Church on Saturday February 13, 2010.

^{Registration will be from 11:30-12:30 and racing will begin promptly at 1:00pm.}

^{Trophies/medals will be awarded for speed, originality of design, youth craftsmanship, and participation. There is a $5 entry fee.}

^{All Cub Scouts are welcome to participate regardless of placement in unit races. Please remember to follow the}

^{District race rules and show Scout-like sportsmanship.}

^{Crosspoint Community Church is located off I-759 on Wills Creek Rd.}

^{Any questions may be directed to: John Trichell at 393-1218 or emailed to bammertrich@yahoo.com}

^{DO YOUR BEST}^{car and come join us at the track!!!}

2010 Etowah District Pinewood Derby race rules

1. Only BSA wheels and axles are allowed.

2. Car cannot exceed 7 inches in length

3. Car cannot be more than 4 inches tall in order to fit under the finish line gate

4. Car cannot weigh more than 5 ounces (0.31 lbs on a digital scale)

5. Car cannot exceed 2 ¾ inches in total width (including wheels)

6. There must be 1 ¾ inch clearance between the wheels to allow the track guide to fit

7. There must be at least 3/8 inch clearance under the car body to allow the track guide to fit. Please cut a cavity in the bottom of the car for any weights installed underneath.

8. Car must be run by gravity only

9. No springs, bushings, bearings, washers, or magnets are allowed on the cars.

10. Axles may not be altered (bent, filed down) but can have the burrs filed off and be polished.

11. The bottom middle front corner of the car body must be square so that car sits square against the starting gate pins.

12. Wheels may be sanded to remove burrs but may not be shaved or altered.

13. The wheel tread must lay flat on the track.

14. Only dry graphite lubricant may be used on wheels

15. Car must pass final inspection at the time of the race and may not be altered afterwards except for graphite and critical repairs as determined by race chairperson.

16. A new car must be used for the current year’s race. A car from previous races will not be allowed to race.

17. All judgments by the Pinewood derby chairperson are final.

18. Failure to abide by these race rules will result in disqualification.

Please have your cars prepared to race before the event. Minor adjustments are only allowed prior to registration and must be done by the Scout or parent. Equipment for major adjustments will not be provided.

Name The District Contest

These are the suggested names that will be voted on during the District Banquets:

-Desoto District

-Echota District(the treaty of New Echota ended the Cherokee Indians claim to the land that our district now occupies)

-Lookout Mountain District

-Hogtree District (derived from the Cherokee meaning for Etowah, edible tree, and Sequoyah, hog.)

-Tsalagi District (the Cherokee name for themselves, pronounced jaw-la-gees.)

-Mountain Falls District

-Sequotawah District

-Nine Falls District (for the nine different water falls in the three counties)

-Sequatawah District

-Checkawah District

-Etodekallowa District

Prize: Attend Day Camp or Summer Camp for half price.

Deadline:***Submission is Closed***

Selection Process: All entries will be voted on by the District Banquet attendees during the February District Banquets. The entry that receives the most votes will be the winner. In the event of a tie, a second vote will take place for those entries that are tied until a winner is selected.

Please contact Chad Thompson with any questions or concerns.

Mall Show

*****The Mall Show will be rescheduled for March/April time frame due to the scheduling conflict with the JSU Merit Badge Fair. We will provide the new date as soon as it is confirmed with the Gadsden Mall.*****

When: (Rescheduling)

Where: Gadsden Mall

Theme: Scouting Into the Future

Who: Etowah/Sequoyah Boy/Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts

Deadline for Registration: February 5, 2010 (for any additional applications not already received)

Registration is $1.50 per Scout to cover the cost of the patch. This will be a lot of fun, and is a great opportunity to show ourselves in the area. For additional information regarding registration and deadlines, please contact myself (Chad Thompson, see contact info above) or Dr. George Fant (troop92george@yahoo.com).

District Time Table

Summer Camp Registration is due now.

Feb 2 Scout Day in Montgomery, Sequoyah District Banquet

Feb 7 Scout Sunday

Feb 13 District Pine Wood Derby Car Race

Feb 16 Etowah District Banquet

Feb 26-28 Centennial Camporee at Comer

Mar 2 Round Table in Fort Payne (Former Sequoyah District)

Mar 6 University of Scouting

Mar 13 Scout Day at the Space and Rocket Center

Mar 16 Round Table in Gadsden (Former Etowah District)

Mar 19 – 21 OA American Indian Seminar at Comer

Apr 6 Round Table in Fort Payne

Apr 13 Scoutmaster Classic

Apr 16 – 18 Cub Adventure Weekend, OA SR-9 Conclave at Camp Tuckabatchee

Apr 23 – 25 Cub Adventure Weekend, Exploring Beach Blast

Apr 30 – May 1 Sporting Clays

Apr 30 – May 2 High Adventure Weekend

I appreciate all that you do towards keeping our Packs and Troops strong. As always, please let me know if there is any way I can assist you.

Chad Thompson

Boy Scouts of America

Greater Alabama Council

256-613-3156

MOUNTAIN LAKE **QUALITY DISTRICT**

District Executive Johnathan Lovett jlovett@1bsa.org

Attention all Volunteers!!!

Thanks for everything you do to make the Mountain Lakes District one of the best in the Council!

YIS,
Johnathan Lovett;
Mountain Lakes District Executive; GAC, BSA
(256)609-3150

jlovett@1bsa.org

THREE RIVERS

District Executive Brian Wilson bwilson@1bsa.org

THREE RIVERS DISTRICT

Thank you to all of instructors and participants that attended our first Boy Scout Leader Specific Training as the Three Rivers District. We had a wonderful time and also worked on our Greater Alabama Council Youth Impact Plan to have every adult leader trained before the end of the year.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the District Committee Meeting this coming Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:30pm at St. Vincent’s East Hospital in Classroom C. Your support is needed in order to plan our events, activities, and improve the quality of our scouting program. Remember, you do not have to be a committee chairman to come and be a part of the committee meeting.

Centennial Quality Unit Forms – Thank you to all of the units that have taken the time to complete your annual Quality Unit Form. This is very important because you have the opportunity to think about your community, families, and come up with your goals. If you have not done this, please contact Brian Wilson at bwilson@1bsa.org. The form is located on the district website at http://northeast.1bsa.org along with any information that you may need about scouting.

Camping – Greg Moore

The deadline to register for the Centennial Camporee without a late fee has already passed, but you still have the unique opportunity to be a part of history. Come out and help us celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting. This will be one of the biggest events in the Greater Alabama Council for 2010.

Q. Scout Leaders: What will we do different than a normal District Camporee?

A. Camp Staff: Visit the district website and take a look at all of the events that will be going on during the weekend as we celebrate our 100^th birthday.

The Centennial Camporee

When: February 26 – 28, 2010

Where: Camp Comer

Cost: $15 including the late fee.

Who: All interested Boy Scouts within the Greater Alabama Council, Webelos Scouts, and Adult Leaders interested in providing a wonderful camp experience.

How: Please visit the district website for the complete Camporee details

Activities – Mechell Malone, Chairman

Merit Badge Day

When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 8:00a.m. until 4:30p.m.

Where: Huffman United Methodist Church

Who: All Boy Scouts looking to get those hard to come by Merit Badges

Why: Take advantage of all the hard to find merit badges and besides, we are almost at capacity for this event!!

How: Visit the district website or register online at www.NE1BSA.org today!

For more information, please contact Bob Duffett at bob@prioritysoftware.com.

District Pinewood Derby

When: Saturday, March 13, 2010

Where: Location TBD

Who: Everyone involved in Scouting. You need not be the winner of your unit race, a Cub Scout, or a kid to participate in the District race. The winners of each Cub Scout rank race will advance to the Greater Alabama Council Pinewood Derby on Saturday, May 8, 2010.

Cost: $5 per entry

Day Camp

Do you have a busy schedule? Well, you have an option to attend one of TWO Day Camps in the Three Rivers District!!!

Day Camp Trussville

June 14 – 18, 2010

Trussville Athletic Complex

Day Camp in the Corridor

July 12 – 16, 2010

Sharon Heights Baptist Church

We are in the building stages of Day Camp 2010 – On My Honor. We have new information on how to sign up for Day Camp. Two different turn in dates have been established to have all registration forms and fees collected by the district. Please follow the guidelines to ensure that we have a great, fun, and hassle free event for your Scouts to participate in this summer. Take a visit to the district website for all camp guidelines or contact Jon Ryan at jonryan62@windstream.net for Trussville or Adam Gooch at awgooch@gmail.com for Camp in the Corridor if you are interested in participating.

Training – Tamara Brewer, Chairperson

BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:00am

Where: Deerfoot Baptist Church

Who: Any registered leader in scouting

Why: It is a requirement for every unit to have a minimum number of BALOO Trained Leaders at every outing. You will also satisfy the new requirement to have all direct contact leaders trained before the end of 2010.

Cost: $15 (To cover the cost of supplies and food)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Boy Scout Leader Specific Training participants

SHELBY **QUALITY DISTRICT**

Senior District Executive Clay Pruitt cpruitt@1bsa.org

Announcements -

Congratulations to the volunteers of Shelby District for achieving the 2009 Centennial Quality District Award for the 3rd year in a row! Way to go! 10% Membership Growth in 2009!!

District Specific Dates -

Shelby Merit Badge Day Fair

Saturday, Jan 23rd

Oak Mountain High School

-Please register on www.meritbadge.info

Scouting for Food Drive

Saturday, February 6th

Alabaster Salvation Army

-Please plan to help the hungry in our communities. Last year we collected over 18,000 cans of food to put on the shelves for the Salvation Army. They need our help now more than ever this year!

Clay Pruitt

Shelby Senior District Executive

205.914.7182 (C)

205.970.0251(W)

205.970.0349 (F)

TALAKTO **QUALITY DISTRICT**

Senior District Executive Curtis Hunt Chunt@1bsa.org or cell phone 256-361-7303

District Committee Meeting - Held the last Thursday in each month 6:00pm at Lockheed Martin, all committee members are encouraged to attend.

Roundtable - First Thursday of each month, Catholic High School at 7:00pm

VULCAN **A Quality, Award Winning District since 2004**

Sr. District Executive, Brent Pritchard bpritchard@1bsa.org

District Banquet & Adult Leader Recognition Information- This Thursday!!!!

Cubmasters, Scoutmasters and Committee Chairman,

The 2009 Vulcan District Banquet is set this year for Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Trinity United Methodist Church. The banquet is meant to recognize adult leaders in the Vulcan District who have completed requirements to earn many awards (knots). These awards include Tiger Cub Den Leader Award, Cub Scout Den Leader Award, Webelos Den Leader Award, Cubmaster Award, Cub Scouter Award, Pack Trainer Award, Boy Scout Leader's Training Award, Scoutmaster's Key and Venturing Leader Training Award. The above awards require tenure, training, commitment to a unit and can be self-nominated. To receive the forms for these awards, visit www.woodbadgeman.com.

There are also special awards that require nomination. These awards include iScouting…Vale La Pena! Service Award, Scoutmaster Award of Merit, Venturing Advisor Award of Merit and District Award of Merit. Please consider nominating an adult leader deserving of these awards.

As the banquet quickly approaches please complete the attached progress record or nomination form by January 21, 2010 and return to me via e-mail as a PDF. attachment, fax or by mail. Those that make a difference in Scouting deserve an opportunity to be recognized. For more information on award requirements and details visit www.usscouts.org/awards.asp . If I can be of assistance please contact me.

Yours in Scouting,

Alvie H. Allison
Vulcan District Advancement &
Recognition Committee Chairman
521 White Stone Way, Hoover, AL 35226
(205)226-8967 (Office)
(205)321-1262 (Fax)
(205)503-8949 (Cell)
alvie.allison@yahoo.com
alvie.h.allison@usdoj.gov

Vulcan District Camporee-

February 19^th-21^st

For more information, visit www.vulcandistrict.org

ADVANCE-O-RAMA- APRIL 10^TH, 2010. FOR ALL BOY SCOUTS. LOOK FOR MERIT BADGE SIGN UP IN JANUARY. CANTERBURY UMC. BE THERE!

District OA Meetings-

Just a reminder- OA meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Briarwood Scout House. Both former and current arrowmen of any lodge are invited to attend. Questions: Brett Melton, bkmelton@bellsouth.net .

Follow the Vulcan District on Twitter for real time updates and info on Scouting in our district. www.twitter.com/vulcandistrict

WESTMORELAND **QUALITY DISTRICT**

District Executive Alan Riethmaier ariethmaier@1bsa.org

**Westmoreland District Banquet**

This Thursday, January 28 at Florence Boulevard Church of Christ at 7:00 p.m.. The only charge is to bring one can of food to support the 100 Tons for 100 Years food drive. We will have barbecue with all the fixings and birthday cake to celebrate Scouting's 100th birthday.

This event is a volunteer recognition dinner open to all volunteer scouters and spouses including den leaders and merit badge counselors etc. as well as unit leaders.

The district banquet is when volunteer knot recognitions are presented. Check out the following link to see if you qualify for a leader knot: http://knots.boy-scouts.net/ **If you would like to receive a knot at the district banquet you will need to download the progress form and send it to me by Tuesday.

**Scout Day in Montgomery-Westmoreland Bus Trip** We have an incredible opportunity to participate in the centennial celebration Scout Day in Montgomery at the Capital.

**Governor Riley and Lt. Governor Folsom as well as Chief Justice Paseur will speak to the group. The boys will sit in on a session of congress and meet our local legislators during a tour of the capital building.

Tuesday, February 2nd

Meet at Florence Boulevard Church of Christ at 5:00 a.m.

Return aproximately 9:00 p.m.

COST: $20.00 PER SCOUT (this fee pays for breakfast, lunch, and dinner...the charter bus was donated) WE HAVE LIMITED SLOTS FOR ADULT LEADERS

If you would like to participate please email Karl Hall at karlhall@bellsouth.net.

**Be sure to include your name and phone number in your email**

Below is a link to the information sheet and school excuse letter.

http://www.westmorelanddistrict.com/calendar/view_entry.php?id=923&date=20100202

**February Round Table will be held as scheduled on February 4th at 7:00 p.m.**

**District Pinewood Derby**

Regency Square Mall

Registration is $5 plus one canned good

March 20th

8:00-1:00

Disrict Rules and more information: http://www.westmorelanddistrict.com/calendar/view_entry.php?id=919&date=20100320

On-Line Tools