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As December crept closer into view in 1997, excitement began to grow across North and Central Alabama. Soon, the Choccolocco Area Council, the Central Alabama Council, and the Tennessee Valley Council would formally merge to create the Greater Alabama Council.
With an effective Charter date of January 1, 1998, the Greater Alabama Council is celebrating twenty-five years of adventure, service, and developing young people to become the citizens our nation needs. We invite you to join us this year as we mark a quarter century of Scouting in north and central Alabama.
On November 11, 2023, the Greater Alabama Council hosted its 25th Anniversary Banquet and Night of Honor at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. The evening featured recognition of youth and Adult Religious Award recipients, the presentation of the 2023 Silver Beaver Class of the Greater Alabama Council, the presentation of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award, recognition of the Glen and Miranda Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year, recognition of members of the Eagle Scout Class of 2023 in attendance, and the presentation of the members of the Eagle Scout Class of 2022.
The evening’s main attraction was the keynote address provided by LTG Daniel Karbler, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, headquartered at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. In his message, General Karbler encouraged Scouts to learn from their mentors, teachers, and Scoutmasters and take those lessons to heart. Those lessons, along with faith and determination, will strengthen them to be strong and resilient.
In addition to General Karbler’s message and the awards and presentations, banquet guests were able to enjoy a brief look back over 25 years of the Council’s history as well as see a camp promotion video from 2006 encouraging Scouts to point their compasses towards the Camps of the Greater Alabama Council.
In closing, Scout Executive JT Dabbs spoke of the rich history and strong foundation of the Council and thanked those volunteers who were involved with the original merger process and are still involved today.
During 2023, Scouts and Scouters are able to earn a ribbon that can be placed on the 25th Anniversary Pocket Patch. To earn a ribbon, Scouts and Scouters should attend a program or event at each of the Council properties. Scouts and Scouters can also pay a visit to the two offices (Huntsville and Birmingham) and pick up a ribbon from the receptionist desk for the office.
The patch, seen here, is available for purchase at the Council Service Centers (NOT the Scout Shops), or at select events (marked with an * below) for $5.00. The ribbons are free of charge and will be available at event check-in.
Camp Westmoreland- Silver Anniversary Camporee*, Talakto District Camporee*, Westmoreland District Camporee*, Cub Haunted Weekend*
Camp Jackson- Cub Scout Fishing Derby*, Hawk Day, and other events
Camp Comer- Coosa Lodge Spring Pow Wow*, Cub Adventure Weekend*, Summer Camp*, Cub Haunted Weekend*, Coosa Lodge Fall Fellowship*
Camp Sequoyah- Summer Camp*, Cub Scout Fishing Derby*, Fish Camp*, Timber Camp*, GAC Visual Story Telling Workshop*, Joy to the Woods Holiday Campout*
Camp Jack Wright- Various training events and Unit Service Projects
Throughout the course of the year, the Greater Alabama Council will have various items available for purchase to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Council. All proceeds will go towards ensuring a bright and promising future for our Scouts and Scouters as we embark on the next twenty-five years of bringing Scouting’s promise to our communities.
