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Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama 2010 is April 10th

Feb 2

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Advance-O-Rama Details (.pdf)

From: Roger Etherington
Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 5:09:56 PM
Subject: Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama April 10, 2010

The Vulcan District will be hosting its Advance-O-Rama on April 10, 2010 at Canterbury UMC in Mountain Brook . The format is similar to the Shelby District Merit Badge Day that several of you attended in January. One significant difference is that some courses will be offered off-site.

The Merit badge offerings are listed in the .pdf file linked above.

Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in signing up. There are still openings for some of the hard-to get merit badges (ie. Cinematography), but you need to sign up now, or it will be full.

Note that several of the Historical Merit Badges will be offered here.

Scouts should NOT sign up for the following Merit badge: Camping

Roger

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Congratulations to Trey Long, Eagle Scout

Mar 5

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Here are some images celebrating Trey Long’s achievement of the Eagle rank:

1. The front page of the newsletter from the nursing home where Trey did his Eagle project, and

2. The invitation to Trey’s Eagle Court of Honor that will soon go to folks outside Troop 96.

Click each image to see the full-size version.

Congratulations, Trey!

Spring 2010 Leader Training is March 27 and April 23-25

Mar 4

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From: Loring Jones
Sent: Thu, March 4, 2010 12:44:07 PM
Subject: FW: Mark your calendars – corrected dates

All:  Please see the below and attached from Dean Snow, the Vulcan District (ours) Training Chairman. It concerns the SMLST and OLS Training about to be offered in our District.

A Trained Leader is what every Scout needs and deserves.  Also, beginning this year, a Dad must complete Training to become (or remain) an Assistant Scoutmaster.  This is a new BSA National Office policy, and one wholeheartedly accepted and endorsed by the Greater Alabama Council and our Vulcan District.  I want to thank all our ASMs to date whom have completed the necessary steps for their Trained shoulder patch, those yet in and continuing that process and those new to T96 whom will be stepping up to get Trained so as to assist us with the continuing success of T96.

The first parts of the Training are online and self-taught.  You then take the live courses and complete the necessary phases.

Please register and participate by visiting http://www.snowsonline.com/id9.html.  If there are any questions in these regards, please let me know.

Thanks -

L III/The Scoutmaster Dude

Loring S. Jones III

—–Original Message—–
From: Dean Snow
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:21 AM
Subject: Mark your calendars – corrected dates

Vulcan District, Greater Alabama
BSA Spring Season Training
March 27 and April 23-35, 2010

Come and join us for our spring training sessions. We are offering Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training (SMSLT) and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (OLS), both of which are required for any adult who wants to become certified as “TRAINED” by BSA. These sessions have proven to be a blast and fulfill LBP’s adage that “Scouting is a game with a purpose”.

Open to all, especially those parents who plan on entering Boy Scouts with their WEB crossover.

To register and for more information, visit:

http://www.snowsonline.com/id9.html

Questions or comments? E-mail us at dsnow@scoutshots.com

BSA Spring 2010 Leader Training

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March Backpacking Trip: First Update

Mar 4

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From: Allen Powell
Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 7:12:48 PM
Subject: March Backpacking Trip

This is the first update on the upcoming March trip. Please see the attached list of those who signed up last night.

Brief Trip Details:

What: Backpacking
Where: Savage Gulf, TN
When: Mar 19-21
Departure: Fri Mar 19 at 5:00pm
Return: Sun Mar 21 time TBD (likely 1:00-2:00pm)

Alan Davis is assisting with the trip so you may receive updates from him as we get closer. Look forward to a good trip!

Allen Powell

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Troop 96 Patrol Responsibilities

Mar 3

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From: Tyler Powell
Sent: Tue, March 2, 2010 10:04:12 PM
Subject: Troop 96 Patrol Responsibilities

A couple of patrol leaders have said they have lost the patrol
lists and calendars of responsibility I handed out previously. I have attached
the patrol list which contains the patrols, the patrol leaders, the assistant
patrol leaders and the scouts in each patrol.
As a reminder, each week a different patrol is responsible for
the meeting. This means putting together the program and getting a speaker if
needed. The patrol leader is to work with his assistant patrol leader and
patrol to come up with a program. We have 7 patrols and this means that a
patrol is only responsible for one meeting every 7th week which is
not a lot. I will be calling the patrol leader each week to check on the
program for the upcoming meeting.

The meeting responsibilities for the next four months is listed
below. Note that these responsibilities are also listed in the troop calendar, viewable in the Upcoming Events panel (in the column of panels on the right side of every page) or on the Calendar page.

March 9 – Blue Beavers (Ben Smith)
March 16 – Rattlesnakes (Luke Phillips)
March 23 – Turtles (Evans Head)
March 30 – Scorpions (Wade Cline)
April 6 – Stags (Tyler Piazza)
April 13 – Flying Eagles (Miles Bragdon-Hall)
April 20 – Dragons (Jeff Bannon)
April 27 – Blue Beavers (Ben Smith)
May 4 – Rattlesnakes (Luke Phillips)
May 11 – Turtles (Evans Head)
May 18 – Scorpions (Wade Cline)
May 25 – Stags (Tyler Piazza)
June 1 – Flying Eagles (Miles Bragdon-Hall)
June 8 – Dragons (Jeff Bannon)
June 15 – Blue Beavers (Ben Smith)
June 22 – Rattlesnakes (Luke Phillips)
June 29 – Turtles (Evans Head)

Thanks.

Tyler Powell

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March Backpacking Trip Moved to Savage Gulf

Mar 2

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Our March backpacking trip on March 19-21 has been moved from Fiery Gizzard to Savage Gulf (see http://www.state.tn.us/environment/na/natareas/savage/ and http://www.backpackcamp.com/SavageGulf.html). Watch this space for further details about the trip.

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University of Scouting is March 6th

Feb 25

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From: Roger Etherington
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 12:27:56 PM
Subject: University of Scouting is March 6th

To T-96 Adult Leaders:

 

For those of you who have not signed up, this is a great way to learn more about Scouting and to meet other leaders from the entire Council.  Transportation will be available on the Troop Van.

 

University of Scouting , March 6, 2010  University of Alabama , Huntsville

 

For additional information, go to: http://www.1bsa.org/event.php?cn=70

 

Advance Registration for the University of Scouting has been extended to February 28.  On-line registration (preferred) is now available by following the link below:

 

On-line registration: http://www.1bsa.org/university/

 

Please let me know if you would like any additional information.

 

Roger


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American Values Luncheon March 2 – Last Chance

Feb 25

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From: Roger Etherington
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 12:37:10 PM
Subject: American Values Luncheon March 2 – Last Chance

To Troop 96:

 

We still have some space available at the Troop 96 Table at the American Values Luncheon.

 

The Council’s American Values Luncheon event is taking place this year on Tuesday, March 2nd, at the North Exhibition Hall of the BJCC. Eli Manning will be the featured speaker this year.

 

This is a fund-raising event for the Friends of Scouting Campaign.  The luncheon is open to supporters of Scouting who have or will make a pledge of $250.00 or more to the Friends of Scouting Campaign.  (Note that this is NOT expected to be in addition to any pledge for 2010 you have already made, or are planning to make as part of the Troop 96 Family Campaign)

 

I am coordinating a Table for Troop 96.  If you are interested in attending, or would simply like more information, please let me know.  (I realize that some of you may have already made commitments to participate in other tables.)

 

Thanks,

 

Roger

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Southern Museum of Flight – Korea Event

Feb 25

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Click here to download:

SoMuseumofFlight (460 KB)

From: Keith Sides
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 10:11:41 PM
Subject: Southern Museum of Flight – Korea Event

Troop 96:

See the attached .pdf document and the below link for information on the Southern Museum of Flight Korean War event coming up on March 5.  Sounds like a really unique event.  If you know any Korean Veterans, let them know.  I understand there is no cost to attend.

Keith Sides

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Eagle Scout of the Year: Scholarships!

Feb 25

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All:

 

I have been informed by Brent Pritchard that the deadline for this has been extended until March 15th.

 

Mike Darwin

—– Forwarded Message —-
From: Loring Jones
Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 2:06:42 PM
Subject: FW: Eagle Scout of the Year

See below and attached.

Loring S. Jones III

—–Original Message—–
From: Brent Pritchard
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:43 PM
Subject: Eagle Scout of the Year

Scouters:

Sorry to receive this late, but there is some big scholarship money that
a Scout can earn.

The deadline is Monday, March 15th.  Please pass this on to Eagle Scouts and
their families.  I know the Eagle of the Year has to be in the Vulcan
District!

BP

—–Original Message—–
From: Carol Hoffman
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:33 PM
Subject: Eagle Scout of the Year

Jim Lorenzo is with VFW Post 924 , Anniston Alabama, he is looking to
give Eagle Scouts a chance to be awarded a scholarship.  First place
$5,000 scholarship – second place – $3,000 scholarship – third place -
$1,000 scholarship.  The application and criteria are attached.  Please
pass this on to any of your Eagle Scouts that you think would be
interested. 

Thank you, also keep in mind the deadline for this is March 15th

Carol Ashworth
Greater Alabama Council
Boy Scouts of America

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Troop 96 Camporee 2010 Details

Feb 17

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From: Loring Jones
Sent: Wed, February 17, 2010 10:37:47 AM
Subject: FW: T96 Camporee 2010.pdf

All:  Let’s have a great time at the Vulcan District Camporee this weekend!

Please see the below and respond if/as necessary.

Thanks -

L III/The Scoutmaster Dude

Loring S. Jones III

—–Original Message—–
From: Wes Cline
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:30 AM
To: Loring Jones
Cc: Brad Adair
Subject: T96 Camporee 2010.pdf

Loring:

Please forward this email to the troop:

Camporee 2010

The current roster of attendees is attached for your review.
Please forward any updates, changes and/or corrections to my
attention. Please note the following:

1) Mr Jones will be driving the van for anyone needing a
ride. Those planning to ride is shown on the attached list.
If you plan to ride the van and are not on the list you must
notify me and Mr Jones as soon as possible. Furthermore, Mr
Jones would like to depart for the Camporee in the early
afternoon. The suggested time is 4:00pm. For those riding
please confirm with Mr Jones that you will be ready at that
time.

2) Scouts, please notify me of your tent partner.

3) Scouts should bring your scout book for advancement.

4) Plan for possibility of rain on Saturday

5) If you are not in a patrol for cooking, please contact
someone in your patrol as noted on the list and prepare for
dinner Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning. There
is a pavilion next to our campsite providing picnic tables
for set up and cooking. Bring money for Saturday lunch and
breakfast at McDonalds on Sunday morning.

6) ASM’s, we need 5-6 volunteers to help Roger with Cub
Scout competition and with the Camporee competition. If you
will help, please notify me. We will assign locations
Saturday morning.

7) Orienteering – those planning to attend are shown on the
list. If you haven’t signed up for this please notify me.
Also, we need another older scout to accompany a team of the
younger scouts. At present, we have 10 scouts with 2
leaders. We are planning for 2 teams of 3 and one team of 4.
Any older scouts willing to serve please let me know.

8) Geezers, Friday night cracker barrel at camp is provided
for all the adults. It starts at 6pm. Better be there on
time because food tends to run out. It is a great meal.

9) For those arriving Saturday morning, best to be there as
early as possible, preferably by 9 am. Competition starts at
10:00, so it will be helpful for scouts to be there ahead of
time to be placed in a patrol for the competition.

This is as much as I can think of for the moment. Let me know
of any questions.

Wesley R. Cline, CCIM

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