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NEW ARTICLES and ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS ISSUE:
  • Annual College of Commissioner Science
  • Council Popcorn Kickoff and Training
  • Menawa District Cub Scout Leader Training
  • New Muskoke Executive
  • Muskoke District Roundtable
  • Cub Scout Den Leader Training
  • Service Center Closed Labor Day
Annual College of Commissioner Science
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Alabama School of Osteopathic Medicine
445 Health Sciences Blvd.
Dothan AL
The Alabama-Florida Council will host the Annual College of Commissioner Science.

This marks the 8th year that we have combined with the Gulf Coast and Suwanee Area Council to conduct this one day training conference for potential, new and "seasoned" commissioners. The college is open to all registered adult leaders.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DUE BY AUGUST 13, 2014.  Download the flyer and registration form from http://www.bsa3.org/files/2014 CCS Flyer and Registration Form.pdf 
Council Popcorn Kickoff and Training
Thursday, August 14, 2014
First United Methodist Church
1380 West Main St
Dothan AL
Would You Like To Raise All The Money You Need With Only One Fundraiser?

We Can Show You How! Plan to attend the Kick-off and Sales Training.  Dinner provided! 

Pre-register and receive express check-in, plus a raffle ticket for the pre-registration prize drawing.  Call the Council Service Center at 334. 793.7882. 
Menawa District Cub Scout Leader Training
Live Training

Saturday, September 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Greenhill Presbyterian Church
Enterprise AL

Saturday, September 20, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
First United Methodist 
Ozark AL

Saturday, October 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Scout Hut
Andalusia AL

Step 1 - Go Online for "This is Scouting", "Youth Protection Training", and "Cub Scout Leader Fast Start".

Step 2 - Come to Live Training
for Cub Scout Leader Specific Training.

Step 3 - Get your Outdoor Training
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation & Scoutmaster Fundamentals).

Click here to see the flyer for all the details and to signup. 
New Muskoke Executive
News!
It is with pleasure we announce the employment of Joe Maxwell to serve as our Muskoke District Executive. 

As Muskoke District Chair Larry Kremer  pointed out, many of you may know Mr. Maxwell as Joey.  He grew up in Dothan and was a Scout in Troop 300 where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  He was very active with the Order of the Arrow and received the Vigil Honor.  Joey attended two National Scout Jamborees and served on Camp Alaflo Summer Camp Staff several years. 

Following his Scouting experience as a youth in Dothan, Joe became a professional Scouter and has served in Meridian MS, Waycross GA, Seminole FL and currently in Toledo OH. 

Please plan to welcome Joe to our council at the Muskoke District Roundtable, Thursday, August 21, Scout Hut, American Legion, 1763 Alabama Street, Alford Florida, 32420.
Muskoke District Roundtable
Thursday, August 21, 2014 6:30 p.m.
Scout Hut, American Legion
1763 Alabama Street
Alford Florida, 32420
Please come to meet, greet and eat with the new DE Joe Maxwell. We will provide training for those who need YPT training and also have our Roundtable theme and core values there to share with you. The food and drinks will be provided by the Roundtable team.

If you need a ride down there please feel free to contact me at 678.986.1745. Jackie Waldroop, RT Commissioner.

Click here for a Google Maps Street View of the American Legion building. 
Cub Scout Den Leader Training
News!
We owe it to our Cubs to provide them the very best program and we owe it to our new den leaders to help them succeed in delivering that program.  That's why is critical each new den leader recruited this fall receive Den Leader Training before trying to conduct their first den meeting. 

Please see the council calendar for a list of training available this fall:  www.bsa3.org/pages/calendar.html 
Service Center Closed Labor Day
News!
Monday, September 1, 2014
A reminder that the Council Service Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Scheduled Events and News
Annual College of Commissioner Science
Council Popcorn Kickoff and Training
Menawa District Cub Scout Leader Training
New Muskoke Executive
Muskoke District Roundtable
Cub Scout Den Leader Training
Service Center Closed Labor Day
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Jerry Freyberg
Alabama-Florida Council Boy Scouts of America
334.793.7882
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