Welcome to the July 2020 edition of the Digital Eagle! This is a monthly publication of the Greater Alabama Council, BSA.
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Youth Protection: Cyber Chip
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Scouts and families are spending more time than ever before online these days doing everything from shopping for groceries to e-learning to even having Scout Meetings! Now is the time to make sure that you and your Scouts are cyber-aware and are practicing good internet habits. Click on the button below to go recharge your cyber chip or to go through the easy training to earn your cyber chip!
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Advancement Extension Update
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Due to the complexities of the current situation surrounding COVID-19, effective
immediately through September 30, 2020, the National Advancement Committee has issued new guidelines and rules governing advancement extensions for Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers working on the Eagle Scout Rank, Quartermaster Award, or the Summit Award. These guidelines are temporary, and it is strongly suggested that you familiarize yourself with these guidelines.
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Register for the 2021 National Scout Jamboree!
Have you ever wanted to experience Scouting adventures with more than 35,000 other Scouts and Venturers from across the Country? Have you ever wanted to go on a 3,000 foot zip-line in the morning, mountain biking in the early afternoon, fishing before dinner, and then see an incredible fireworks show at night? Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to sign up to go to the 2021 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia!
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Help a Hero and buy them a Camp Card!
Help us help those who are leading the charge in the fight against COVID-19! Purchase a Camp Card for our local heroes who are working tirelessly to take care of our communities during this difficult time. Paramedics/EMS, Nurses, Police Officers, and Firefighters, could all use some appreciation during these times and receiving a Camp Card is just a small way that we can all say thanks! To purchase a card, just click the button below.
Every card you purchase will be personally delivered by a local Scout to a local Alabama hero while maintaining current health and safety guidelines.
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Birmingham and Huntsville Scout Shops Now Open!
Good news! The Huntsville and Birmingham Scout Shops are open to serve you and your Scouting needs! The shops have modified hours and a modified schedule, so please take note:
Tuesday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
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Are you looking for ways to keep Scouting while you're at home? We have compiled a resource page for you to keep the adventure going! You'll be able to find 30-Day Challenges and more on our resource page. To access the page, just click on the button below.
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Cub Adventure Boxes: Update
The best part of Scouting is the outing, and the best part of Cub Scouting is the Day Camp! We're pleased to announce our Camp in a Box Kits will be ready to distribute and ship in mid-July. If you selected the "Office Pick-up" option, you will receive an email detailing which office you can go to to get your kit.
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Save the date: Fish Camp 2020!
This August 28-30 at beautiful Camp Jackson, the GAC will be hosting its first Fish Camp for Adult Leaders and youth 13 and older! This weekend long event will feature advancement opportunities for youth as well as skills instruction for Adults and Youth to help you bring fishing and angling to your Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, or District's annual program!
Headed up by two, BSA Certified Angling Instructors, this weekend course will help you learn casting techniques, how to read water conditions, proper baits, equipment overview, skills games, and much more!
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The Greater Alabama Council is proud to present the 2020 Winter Camp Program for your unit. This opportunity provides you with a great opportunity for cold weather camping atop Lookout Mountain. A camping adventure nestled between the holidays is the perfect opportunity to make your school break a memorable one. With opportunities for advancement, merit badges, program activities, nightly themed dinners, campfires, and much more the 2020 Winter Camp has a little something for everyone!
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First Responder Weekend
This September the Greater Alabama Council will host a First Responder Weekend for Scouts, BSA Troops and members. Themed upon Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement, Scouts will have an opportunity to earn a merit badge in the morning taught by professionals in the EMS field and in the afternoon participate in unit/patrol competitions and engage in demonstrations/programs geared toward first responder fields. Join us at Comer Scout Reservation for this new and exciting event!
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Accept the Challenge on Jamboree Service Team!
Are you ready to Face the Challenge? The National Jamboree Executive Committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for older youth and adults to participate as Jamboree Service Team (JST) members. Program, medical, logistics, operations and administrative options are available to those with vocational expertise, skills or a desire to positively impact Scouts and guests attending Scouting’s premier celebration.
There will be three JST sessions during the 2021 National Scout Jamboree to allow flexibility to desired applicants. Selected volunteers will be able to select a session that best suits their schedule when applying to serve at the Jamboree. The following sessions will apply:
- Session 1 (July 17-24, 2021)
- Session 2 (July 24-31, 2021)
- Session 3 (July 17-31, 2021)
Fees range from $450 to $895 to support offered sessions and incentivize participation. A deposit of $150 is due at submission.
The first 2,021 Jamboree Service Team applications that sign-up and pay the deposit will receive the “Challenge Accepted!” temporary uniform patch. (As shown above).
To register or learn more, click on the box below.
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Engineering Merit Badge
Sign up to participate in the Engineering Merit Badge Program at the Barber Museum! This program is on the move from start to finish and includes a hands-on Build-a-Bike activity, a tour of the largest motorcycle collection in the world, and a short film. With stunning views of the Barber Motorsports Road Course, vehicle exhibits, and restoration shop, the museum offers a thrilling environment in which to learn about the field of engineering.
The opportunity costs $18 per Scout, and it includes all materials needed for the program, including the Barber Museum BSA Patch. We ask that Scouts be prepared by reading the Engineering Merit Badge book prior to their troop’s scheduled visit. To show pride in your troop and demonstrate your participation as a Scout, we ask that Scouts wear their uniforms.
Reserve a spot for your Scout or their whole troop today!
The Engineering Merit Badge Program, sponsored by Yamaha, will be offered at the Barber Museum on the following Saturdays, at 9:30 am. Spaces are limited, so please contact us to reserve your spot.
- October 24
- November 14
- December 5
Register to attend our Engineering Merit Badge Program
. When you arrive at the registration link close the login box to enter your information. The form on the first page is where you'll enter parent information, and the form on the second page is where you will enter the Scout's information. You can register multiple attendees/scouts at one time.
If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Nelson or call her at 205-702-8713.
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OA Midsummer Updates
The Lodge Executive Committee is hard at work planning a late-summer Induction Weekend. As the leadership develops its plans with guidance from the Council Camping Committee, more details will be released. To make sure you are in the loop, be sure to make sure your OA Dues are paid and that the Lodge has your most current email address so you can receive the Lodge's digital newsletter. Also, once you pay your Lodge dues for the year, you'll receive a "Member in Good Standing" patch! The artwork for the patch is below.
The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce "Momentum", a national training event at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, August 3-8 of 2020. For more information, please follow the Momentum link below.
To stay up-to-date on all the latest with Coosa Lodge, follow the links below!
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Scouting is a global institution– there are National Scout Organizations representing their home countries and delivering the promise of Scouting in virtually all areas and regions globally. The BSA International Department works to help Scouts and Leaders from the BSA to experience the bigger picture of Scouting and connect with it through our involvement in the World Organization of the Scout Movement. To learn more about Scouting around the world, including exciting events like the upcoming World Scout Moot in Ireland in 2021, click below.
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Stay up-to-date on Scout days
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One of the best parts of Scouting is the outing! We're actively building a list of Scout Days at various events near and far that you and your Scouts will love to attend! For more information, click on the Scout Day image, or the button below.
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