Who - Scouts, Disabled American Veterans and Patriot Riders 

What - Retiring numerous US Flags

Where - Hardly-Davison of Dothan

When - Participants should arrive no later than 1:15 p.m.

Why - 

OA members can earn Service Corp Patch

Scouts can earn service hours towards rank advancement

Parents can use this as opportunity to teach patriotism

All that attend can pay respect and see some really cool motorcycles 

As announced in our May e-newsletter, the new Tour and Activity Plan procedure went into effect on May 10th.  If you are not familiar with the new procedures, please refer to the news article on the council website.

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Under the leadership of Properties Committee Chair John McDaniel and Summer Camp Director Scott Carpenter, and with the effort of over 85 dedicated volunteers, the following projects were tackled at Camp Alaflo Work Day in preparation for the summer camping season.

Completed Projects:
Chapel cleaned, Floating Dock repaired, Aquatics Changing Rooms repaired and painted, Dining Hall Ramp painted, Gary's Place tarp installed, Council Ring erosion checked, Disc Golf Course installed, Staff 2 ceiling installed, Dining Hall lights installed, Elmore Building handrail installed, and campsite preparations.

Significant progress was made on the Hand Washing Station construction, Emfinger Sidewalk repair, Trading Post sink installation, Activity Field Pavilion expansion, and New Archery Range slab. 

"Our pack had not sold popcorn in years; we attend the Michael Beck training and sold $17,600 of corn!"  "Our pack set a goal of increasing our sale from $1,800 to $15,000 and using the money to buy a new pinewood derby track; we sold over $18,000!"  These are just a few of the comments from leaders following their successful 2011 Popcorn Sales using the Michael Beck sales approach.  Mark your calendar to attend 2012 Sales Training with Popcorn Guru Michael Beck.   

A great way for parents to unwind and recharge following the first day of school.   Dinner will be provided.  Seat reservations will be available beginning July 1st on the council website.

Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America named Wayne Brock its next Chief Scout Executive, the organization's top professional. Brock, the BSA's current deputy Chief Scout Executive and chief operating officer, will provide general direction of administrative work of the BSA. He follows Robert "Bob" Mazzuca, who will retire in August at the conclusion of his five-year term as Chief Scout Executive. The professional leadership change coincides with a transition of Scouting's national president, the organization's top volunteer leader.

Learn more at scouting.org/Media/PressReleases/2012/20120522.aspx 

The Alabama-Florida Council, in conjunction with Troy University, has set the date for Merit Badge University 3 as October 27, 2012.  Boy Scouts will benefit from updated Merit Badge offerings.  Boy Scout leaders will be able to attend Leader Specific Training or First Aid/CPR/AED certification.  Cub Scout leaders will also be able to attend for Cub Scout Leader Specific Training. There will be an early-bird discount so be sure to get your class requests in early!!! 

As the rechartering season comes to an end, all units should have completed the Journey To Excellence form and set goals for 2012.  If you did not complete the form, copies can be found at the National BSA website. 

I was recently asked, "Who pays for Scouting?"  The obvious answer is the Scout's parents and his unit; of course, this is correct.  However, there are a lot of behind the scene services provided by the local council that are critical to the unit operation that the parents/unit does not fully pay for.  Just a few of these services include:  Camp Alaflo operations, medical insurance for Scouts and leaders, liability insurance for volunteer leaders, council service center, training courses, camperships for low income families, online services and council staff.  The Friends of Scouting(FOS) Campaign helps to pay for these services.  If your unit has not scheduled your 2012 presentation, please contact the Council Service Center at 334.793.7882.  Back by popular demand is our theme FOS Bowl!  

High adventure like you've never seen. Whitewater, climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, and much, much more. (Not to mention all of the things you've grown to love about the jamboree: patch trading, SCUBA, arena shows, Technology Quest ... who could ask for more?) History created by you. This will be the first jamboree at its new permanent home - The Summit, in beautiful West Virginia - and you'll be there for the grand opening.  It's going to big. It's going to be wild.  

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