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NEW OAK TREE DISTRICT CHAIR ANNOUNCED

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The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce that Brandon Miller will be serving as the District Chairman for Oak Tree District. Brandon began serving in the position on June 15th.

Brandon has been a registered volunteer with several units in Kerrville. He served as the Cubmaster for Pack 1205 for ten years and is now an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 111.

He also serves as a Unit Commissioner in Oak Tree District and has completed Wood Badge and also has served on the staff of two Wood Badge Courses.

The District Chairman responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, and giving leadership for membership and financial growth in the District. They also work in developing program activities and also represents the District to the Council Executive Board.

Oak Tree District includes Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, and Medina counties.

Brandon is the EMS Coordinator for Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio.

 

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Grady Roberts Honored With The Award of Merit

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Grady Roberts, a long time Scouter and Pearsall community leader is being honored with the District Award of Merit by Mesquite District. Grady, who is an Eagle Scout and attorney is being recognized for his support of Scouting at his church and in Pearsall along with his civic service.

He presently serves as the Finance Chairman for Mesquite District of the Alamo Area Council, BSA. Mesquite District is composed of eight counties in South Central Texas.

Mr. Roberts is a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International, has served on his church council, and was the District Deputy Grand Master for Masons District 42. Also in Pearsall, he has served on the Hospital and Housing Authority Boards.

The District Award of Merit will be presented to Mr. Roberts at a meeting of the Pearsall Rotary Club.

If you would like to congratulate Mr. Roberts he can be emailed at grady@robertslawpllc.com

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Mesquite District Honors Two Scouters with the Award of Merit

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Mesquite District is honoring two of its Scouters with the District Award Award of Merit. Brenda Cowey and Dewey Barber are both being recognized with the highest award a District can bestow on a volunteer.

 

Brenda Cowey is very active working with youth in the Stockdale Area and has been a BSA volunteer for over seven years. She serves as the Cubmaster of Pack 137 and the Committee Chairman for Troop 118. Both units are very active and support the Alamo Area Council and Mesquite District by participating in most programs including Bear Creek Summer Camp and Day Camp.

She is also very active in other youth programs in Wilson County serving as a volunteer in 4H and coaching youth soccer.

 

Dewey Barber earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth. And has 11 years of volunteer service between the Calcasieu Council in Louisiana, Far East Council in Okinawa, and the Alamo Area Council.

He has served as the Membership Chairman for Mesquite District and currently is the District Commissioner. He has also been active with the OA in the Alamo Area Council and served as an Order of the Arrow Assistant Lodge Chief of Administration. He is also completed Woodbadge, Powderhorn, and has been honored with the Unit Leaders Award of Merit and the William Boyce Unit Organizer Award.

Dewey has an exceptional past service outside of Scouting having served his country through the US Army for 20 years.

 

The awards were selected from nominations by fellow volunteers finalized by the Mesquite District Advancement Committee consisting of Sami Jensen, and Chris and Richard Morris.

Due to the Covid 19 situation their awards will be presented at an appropriate time when groups start meeting again. If you would like to congratulate them in the meantime contact Brenda at becowey14@yahoo.com and Dewey at dewey.barber@yahoo.com.

 

And, CONGRATUALTIONS from the VOLUNTEERS of MESQUITE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

On My Honor – To Be Prepared: Conor Ferguson

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The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce the selection of a member of Troop 285 to be a recipient of a Meritorious Action Award. Conor Ferguson was honored  for his actions with the presentation of a Medal of Merit.

On January 4, 2019, Conor Ferguson, age 13, was returning to San Antonio with his grandfather, James Wallace, age 67, who was driving the car.As they exited the interstate onto a busy roadway, Mr. Wallace fell unconscious at the steering wheel. Conor immediately grabbed the steering wheel and although unable to reach the brake pedal, he steered the car away from other vehicles, onto the grass and finally against a wall to stop the car.

Two other drivers stopped and helped to move Mr. Wallace out of the car and administered CPR. Conor called his father to tell him what had happened and give his location then he called Emergency Services to give them the information.

Because of his ability to recognize the situation and remain calm, Conor successfully managed to maneuver a moving vehicle to a safe area and call for help.

Troop 285 is sponsored by Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas.

 

 

Details of Eagle Extensions Due To Corona Virus Challenges

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The Alamo Area Council Advancement Committee has developed procedures to help youth members apply for an extension for Eagle requirements if the Corona Virus inadvertently impacted their ability to complete them before their 18th birthday. The procedures follow guidelines published by the National Council BSA. Normally extensions to complete Eagle requirements after the 18th birthday can only be granted by the National Council and that still is the policy. However, local councils are allowed to grant up to a three month extension for Eagle requirements if the need is because of Corona Virus concerns. The deadline to apply for these extensions is 9/30/20.

Click on the link below to see the PDF containing AAC procedures and the required information form, National Guidelines on non Corona Virus related extensions, and the National Guidelines of Corona Virus related extension requests.

Extension Request

NEW EAGLE BOARD EXTENSION DETAILS FOR THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF SCOUTS BSA

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The coronavirus pandemic is having a direct impact in many Scout’s ability to continue on their trail to Eagle – especially having completed all their requirements prior to the boards of review that are to be held from 10/1-31/2020.

Because the BSA wants all girls who joined in 2019 and wish to be a part of the Inaugural Class of female Eagle Scouts to have the benefit of such an experience, and after carefully considering recommendations from stakeholders, including feedback from volunteers and professionals, they will be extending the period for boards of review from 10/1/2020 – 1/31/2021. To further support the Inaugural Class, all boards of review will be dated with the same date by the National Service Center.

While this notice discusses the Inaugural Class of female Eagle Scouts, the lengthening of the Eagle Boards of review window is applicable to all Scouts who were granted the Inaugural extension, regardless of gender.

If you would like to read the original text on the one time extensions on the BRYAN ON SCOUTING blog please follow the link below:

https://blog.Scoutingmagazine.org/2019/01/31/temporary-transition-rules-give-new-Scouts-bsa-members-the-chance-to-earn-eagle/.

 

 

 

 

 

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