Fall Program Preview --
District Date Changes & Food
| July and August, 2012
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We have changed the dates of the Fall Program Previews to better accommodate the new school start schedule. Please check your district date listed below. What has not changed is the great Scouting information you will receive!
We also recognize that as a volunteer leader, your time is very precious. To serve you better, we have combined three annual event briefings into one evening. Your district Fall Program Preview will now include School Night Briefing, Popcorn Sales Briefing and Family FOS Briefing all into one. These briefings combined with information about all the exciting fall programs like Akala Cubs and the Boy Scout Survival Camporee at Fort Rucker will make this an evening you won't want to miss.
But wait, there's more! Arrive by 6:00pm and dinner is on us. Please register for dinner by email to Debbie.Fowler@scouting.org.
So, how are we going to fit all this into one evening and still have you out the door at a reasonable time? Don't know yet, but I reckon that some of the best minds in the council are figgerin' that out.
Menawa District: Thursday, July 26, Green Hill Presbyterian Church in Enterprise.
Muskoke District North: Thursday, August 2, First United Methodist Church of Dothan.
Muskoke District South: Thursday, August 9, First United Methodist Church of Marianna.
Creek District: Thursday, August 9, First United Methodist Church of Ozark.
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Cub Scout Retention Project --
Win a Prize
| July and August, 2012
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A boy who joins as a Tiger Cub this fall could be a Scout for the next 10 years. 90% of all Boy Scouts are former Cub Scouts. We have a great Scouting legacy. Yet, many of our Cubs Scout will drop out after only a year or two. These boys miss out on the benefits of best youth program in America for developing leadership, family values and personal responsibility. As parents and leaders what can we do? The National BSA has chosen the Alabama-Florida Council as one of 20 councils across the county to partner on a three year Cub Scout Retention Project. Through this program we will learn and implement the 'Best Practices' that drive Cub Scout retention. Do you know what the top six 'Best Practices' are? Come to your district Fall Program Preview and 'Be Prepared' to answer this question during the gathering activity and earn a BSA 100th Anniversary Year of Celebration patch.
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Council Operation Meeting
| Tuesday, August 7, 2012 7:00 p.m.
Council Service Center, Dothan
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We would like to remind all district committee members and commissioners of the next Council Operations Meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is to facilitate a coordinated effort between district and council operations. All members of the district committee and interfacing council committees are encouraged to attend including: Training, Advancement, Camping, Activities, Membership, Fundraising, District Chairs and all Commissioners. Please RSVP your attendance with your staff advisor or by email to defowler@bsamail.org.
August topics include the Cub Scout Retention Program, Stop the Drops Program, School Night, Den Leader Training for new leaders, Scout Summer Camp Review, Boy Scout Camporee, Bobcats All Advancement, Fundraising and more. |
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Family FOS adds
Troy and Florida Patches
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Last month we answered the common question, "Who pays for Scouting?" If you missed this article, check out the June newsletter.
This month, we are pleased to announce that we have expanded the Family Friends of Scouting Victory Bowl to include two new rivalries. Troy vs. UAB and Florida vs. Florida State will join Alabama vs. Auburn in our second annual event. When you make your 2012 Family FOS donation, designate your favorite college football team and your donation will be credited to their score in our informal bowl. Final scores will be announced at our FOS Victory Tailgate in November. Limited collectors Council Shoulder Patches (CSP) featuring the 3 rivalries will be available. Learn more at your district Fall Program Preview.
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Fall Boy Scout Camporee
| Friday-Sunday, September 21-23, 2012
Fort Rucker - U.S. Army
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This camporee will be one of the most exciting ever! "Survival Adventure" will allow the Scouts to experience the day in the life of a soldier in the field environment. Your Scouts will not want to miss this one. For more information, attend your program preview later this Summer.
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2012 Summer Camp Report!
| Camp AlaFlo
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On Saturday, June 30, Camp AlaFlo wrapped up its 54th Summer Camp. For over the 5 weeks Camp was in operation, we saw over 600 Scouts, leaders, parents, and guests. All of the Camp Staff want to thank each person that camped and visited with us. Striving to give the Scouts the best possible experience paid off as we achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 9.11 on a scale of 10.
There's still room to improve and we want your suggestions.
E-mail your suggestions to alflreservations@gmail.com
Be sure to check out the pictures on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-AlaFlo/136659766403394 |
Popcorn Sales Training
| Monday, August 20, 2012 6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church of Dothan
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"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.
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Commissioner Basic Training
| Saturday, July 21, 2012 8:30 a.m.
Council Service Center, Dothan
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Commissioner Basic Training will be held at the Council Service Center on Saturday, July 21st. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. This course is a prerequisite for attending Commissioner College.
For more information and to sign up, please contact Scott Hill at 334.793.7882 or Harold Turner at 334.791.9530.
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Trainer Edge
| Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Camp Alaflo
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The Trainer's EDGE is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT staffs. It is meant to supplement the practice offered through Wood Badge and NYLT staff development.
The primary target of this training is Scouters who will be delivering training to leaders as well as to youth members in all parts of the Scouting program.
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New Online Tour and Activity Plan
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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.
Click for information on the council website
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Merit Badge University 2012
| Saturday, October 27, 2012
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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!!!
alabamaflorida.camp-master.com
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Jerry Freyberg
Alabama-Florida Council Boy Scouts of America
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