If you are interested in signing up for Cultural Day at Alabama A&M on Feb
25, let me know which classes you want. They include
American Cultures* J. Pohuski/D. Tran Elmore Gym
Aviation Tom Cash Meridianville Airport
Communications Dr. Harry Hobbs ROTC Classroom #7
Citizenship in Community Parrish Salem ROTC Classroom #13
Citizenship in Nation Dr. Rich Goodwin ROTC Classroom #8
Citizenship in World Melvin Summerhill Elmore Gym Auditorium
Crime Prevention B. Clardy/T. Morris Elmore Classroom #6
Fingerprinting* HSV Police Dept Elmore Classroom #7
Emergency Preparedness Tramaine Snodgrass Elmore Classroom #4
First Aid** Mark Rummel Elmore Classroom #3
Railroading Tommy Anderson RR Museum – Chase Road
Space Exploration David Morgan ROTC Classroom #6
* May exceed the 20 Scout limit.
** A test of first aid fundamentals must be passed.
Event will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010

Alabama A&M University
Elmore Gymnasium
1. Scout Registration 7:00 am – 8:00 am
2. Opening Ceremony 8:00 am – 8:30 am
3. Cub Scout Sessions 8:45 am – 11:00 am
4. Boy Scout Merit Badge Classes 8:45 am – 12:00 pm
5. Cub Scout Lunch 11:00 am – 12:00 am
6. Tour Black Archives & WJAB Radio Station 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
7. Boy Scout Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
9. American Cultures M/B Orientation 12:30pm – 12:50pm
5. Displays and Demonstrations Set up 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
6. Displays, Demos, Songs and Dance 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
7. Closing Ceremony 3:00 – 3:15 pm

I’ve got class preferences from Brian G, Joe S. and Evan. If you are still
interested, email your choices and I will add you to the list.

Congratulations to Ben S. for his Eagle packet coming back from National BSA
Headquarters. Thanks to the adults who held a Second Class board of review
for Graham. He is on the path to Eagle.

Scouts deserved trained leaders. Congratulations to Dave Crockett for
getting an award of merit and Neale Currie for his training certification.
Gene Skillen is getting his BSA shooting certification. Adult education
opportunities are available for anyone interested. The University of
Scouting is the LARGEST One Day Supplemental Training Program available
anywhere. Choose from over 150 courses with an emphasis on programs, skills,
and resources to deliver high quality opportunities to the Scouting youth.
Needing to pick up something from the Scout Shop? It will be on-site as
well!
University of Scouting offers something for every Scout Leader

Cub Scout College
Boy Scout College
Venturing College
Commissioner Basic Training
General College
Doctoral Studies

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where: Cullman High School
Early Bird Registration before Feb. 18th: $12
Regular Registration: $17
Subway lunch if desired: $6 (Must be pre-ordered).

For more information go to the Talakto District website at www.talakto.org .
Details and on line registration for training is available.

Welcome to our four new Scouts. Troop guides BJ and Joe L will be working
with them on Scout advancements.

No meeting on Dec 26. Everyone have a fun and safe holiday. Great time to
be working on the Family Life merit badge since you will be surrounded by
family and can hold family meetings during long car trips. The Personal
Management merit badge deals with financial awareness and planning. One
requirement involves comparison shopping and marketing awareness.

Parent meeting for the U.S.S. Alabama trip at 6 p.m. Jan 2. Regular troop
meeting at 7 p.m. Dr. Peters will be there for anyone who needs the
disability awareness merit badge signed off on. Review the work sheets and
bring your blue card. Mr. Drensek is ready to work with any Scout who needs
his Personal Management or Personal Fitness merit badge.

2012 will be the year of the Eagle as BSA celebrates 100 years since the
Eagle Rank was first awarded. The special patch resembles the 100 year
Eagle patch.

There is a free android app called the Dutch Oven Calculator. It allows you
to calculate the number of charcoals needed based on the size of the pot,
etc.

The new kayaking merit badge and the search and rescue merit badges come out
in spring. For a complete listing of current merit badges, go to
www.meritbadge.com . If you see one of interest, run off the work sheet and
let me know so I can find a merit badge counselor.

SPL Ben P will be changing out leadership with Pete S as soon as Ben has
enough time in office. Pete is interviewing staff so if you need a position
for advancement, see Pete.

Next outing will be leave for Mobile at 6:30 a.m., Jan 21 and return Jan 22
with an overnight stay on the U.S.S. Alabama. If you signed up as a Cub
Scout, you are still on the list for Troop 96.

If your Scout has decided not to register with us again, please let us know.

Court of Honor next week and parent meeting to talk about rechartering,
summer camp and USS Alabama trip. Bring snacks to share and four canned
goods for the church’s pantry program.

Webelos bridging ceremony Thursday, 6 p.m., Central School. Full uniform if
you can attend.

No meeting on Dec 26.
USS Alabama planning meeting at 6 p.m., Jan 2. Regular troop meeting at 7
p.m.
Due to football playoffs, troop meeting will be held Jan 10, 7 p.m.
USS Alabama trip leaving at 6:30 a.m., Jan 21, overnight on the battleship
and return on Jan 22.

Adult learning opportunity.
2012 University of Scouting

Saturday, March 3rd

Cullman High School

Register Now!

Registration for the 2012 University of Scouting is now open. To learn more
about the University of Scouting and registration, click on the link below:

2012 UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING https://1bsa.org/university-of-scouting.php

If you are planning to go to the USS Alabama on Jan 21, you need to turn in
$18 Monday to hold your place on the ship. Gas and food costs will be
calculated later. SPL Ben asked if we could just kick in funds with the
Cubs and order pizza on ship so cost estimates will be going out.
Males only on board. I’m driving up and finding an alternate camping
solution so I will have space for riders and gear.

Court of Honor on Dec 19 which is also parent meeting on summer camp and
holiday party. Bring snacks to share and four canned goods for the church
pantry.

No meeting on Dec 26. Meeting on Jan 2. Meeting rescheduled for Jan 10
because of the SEC game on Jan 9.

Pete S. is SPL in January. He will be interviewing Scouts for positions.
He said he needs to talk to them about their responsibilities and he likes
chocolate.