Scouting in Alabama

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Scouting in Alabama has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.

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[edit] Early history (1910-1950)

Until 1948, some southern councils of the Boy Scouts of America were racially segregated. Colored Troops, as they were officially known, were given little support from Districts and Councils. Some Scouting executives and leaders believed that Colored Scouts and Leaders would be less able to live up to the ideals of the Boy Scouts. The National Office began a program of integrating local councils in 1940, which was largely complete in 1948.

[edit] Recent history (1950-1990)

[edit] Scouting in Alabama today

In the 1990s, the Boy Scouts of America went through a restructuring in an attempt to reduce manpower, and in several states small historic Councils were merged into a larger supercouncil. The new Greater Alabama Council is an example of such a supercouncil. There are eight BSA local councils serving Scouts in Alabama today.

[edit] Alabama-Florida Council #3

Alabama-Florida Council serves Scouts in Alabama and Florida, as the name implies, with the council office located in Dothan, Alabama.

  • Big River District
  • Chipola District
  • Creek District
  • Menawa District

OA lodge: Cowikee Lodge #224

[edit] Black Warrior Council #6

The Black Warrior Council office is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the council's name refers to either the Black Warrior River or to the Confederate schooner Black Warrior.

Council districts are:

OA lodge: Aracoma Lodge #481

[edit] Chattahoochee Council #91

Main article: Scouting in Georgia

Chattahoochee Council serves Scouts in Georgia and Alabama, with the Council office located in Columbus, Georgia. The council's name refers to the Chattahoochee River, which flows through Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

OA lodge: Chattahoochee Lodge #204

[edit] Choctaw Area Council

Choctaw Area Council serves Scouts in Mississippi and Alabama, with the council office located in Meridian, Mississippi. The council's name refers to the Choctaw nation.

OA lodge: Ashwanchi Kinta Lodge #193

[edit] Greater Alabama Council #1

In the 1990s, the Boy Scouts of America went through a restructuring in an attempt to reduce manpower, and in several states small historic Councils were merged into a larger supercouncil. The new Greater Alabama Council is an example of such a supercouncil. The council office is located in Birmingham, Alabama.

The district is based in Decatur, Alabama in Morgan County.

[edit] History

Formed in 2003, when the districts of Arrowhead and the Limestone merged to form one Arrowhead District.

The first joint activity was a Spring Camporee hosted by Troop 211 at Point Mallard Park in Decatur.

[edit] OA Information

OA lodge: Coosa Lodge #50

Arrowhead District is synonymous with the Nischamawat Chapter of the Order of the Arrow.

[edit] Gulf Coast Council #773

Main article: Scouting in Florida

Gulf Coast Council serves Scouts in Florida and Alabama, with the council office located in Pensacola, Florida. The council's name refers to the Gulf Coast of the United States.

OA lodge: Yustaga Lodge #385

[edit] Mobile Area Council #4

The Mobile Area Council office is located in Mobile, Alabama. Camp Pushmataha, the council's weekend primitive facility, was at one time the Council Camp. It is located in Citronelle.

  • Baldwin District
  • Choctaw District
  • Maubila District
  • Spanish Trail District

OA lodge: Woa Cholena Lodge #322

[edit] Tukabatchee Area Council #5

Council office located in Montgomery, AL.

  • Bushawlo District
  • Carver District
  • Crane District
  • Creek Nation District
  • Ecunchatee District
  • Frontier District
  • Horseshoe Bend District
  • Menewa District

OA lodge: Alibamu Lodge #179

[edit] Girl Scouting in Alabama

There are six Girl Scout council offices in Alabama.

Girl Scouts of Cahaba Council Birmingham, Alabama Web Site: http://www.cahabagirlscoutcouncil.org

Cottaquilla Council of Girl Scouts Anniston, Alabama Web Site: http://www.cottaquilla.org

Girl Scouts of The Deep South Council Mobile, Alabama Web Site: http://www.girlscoutsds.org

Girl Scouts of North Alabama, Inc. Huntsville, Alabama Web Site: http://www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org

Girl Scouts of South Central Alabama, Inc. Montgomery, Alabama Web Site: http://www.gssca.org

Tombigbee Girl Scout Council Tuscaloosa, Alabama Web Site: http://www.girlscoutstombigbee.org

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