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Baseball Scout Night at Nelson Wolff Stadium

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Come join us, Saturday, August 1st, as we cheer on The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio Baseball team at Nelson Wolff Stadium for some fun summer tradition. Tickets include access to all you can eat HEB tailgate (one-hour before game), seating for an exciting Texas Collegiate League game, a newly designed Commemorative Scout Night Patch, and parking pass. 

The San Antonio Missions will be hosting the Texas Collegiate League (TCL) team, The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio, that consist of the college athletes that live in and around San Antonio. This is a wooden bat league and most of these players are right here from our hometown!

The league comprises 10 total teams made up of active college players (rising sophomores to seniors) from different colleges and universities across the nation. Four teams already affiliated with the TCL include the Acadiana Cane Cutters (Lafayette, LA), Brazos Valley Bombers (Bryan-College Station, TX), Texarkana (TX) Twins and Victoria (TX) Generals. Joining the league in 2020 are five MiLB organizations, including Double- A Amarillo (two teams), Frisco and Tulsa, and Triple-A Round Rock and San Antonio, which will play as the Flying Chanclas.

By purchasing a ticket to this game the purchaser agrees to follow the safety and health guidelines set forth by stadium staff. Wolff Stadium can operate at 50% capacity, this number could increase contingent upon State Reopening Guidelines.

In order to keep our fans, employees, players, and coaches safe we ask that you follow social distancing practices throughout your visit to Nelson Wolff Stadium. Seating will be general admission style. At the conclusion of the pre-game activities we ask that as you find seats in the upper bleacher area you leave 2 seats in between your party and another. We also ask that unless part of your party you do not sit directly behind or in front of other parties. We will have ushers available to assist in seating as needed by fans. We want to provide an exceptional experience for you and your families and are excited to continue our partnership with the Alamo Area Boy Scouts!

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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/.

 

 

 

 

 

Scout Youth Honored at Bexar County Brunch 2020

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  • Left ft to right: Jonathan Largoza, Alex Kubon, Gabriel Harper, Jim Syring, and Tyler Syring

Community leaders and Scout supporters gathered Thursday, February 13, 2020, to hear youth and adult members of the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council share their stories, including a keynote from Eagle Scout, Jim Syring, newly appointed President of Property and Casualty Insurance Group at USAA. Others were honored for their outstanding achievements and saving lives. Valero Energy Corporation hosted this annual fundraising and recognition event, Give the Adventure Bexar County Brunch, for the last six years.

“The goal of the Scouting Movement is to teach our youth to have good judgement and a good head on their shoulders by experiencing positive outdoor adventures. So please ‘Give’ to help fund the tradition of adventure and character development for all boys and girls,” said Michael de los Santos, Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council.

Tyler Syring with Scouts BSA Troop 18 and Gayle Hende of Scouts BSA Troop 346 emceed the brunch; announcing many special honorees. Eagle Scout Jonathan Largoza of Troop 346 was honored with the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award for his support of a senior community.

  • Jonathan Largoza receiving the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
  • Co-Emcee’s Tyler Syring and Gayle Hende

Conor Ferguson of Troop 285, Stephen Chapman, Clayton Gillen, and Massone Sirianni of Troop 111 were honored for their significant acts of service that demonstrate unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save another’s life.

  • Conor Ferguson receiving the Medal of Merit
  • Clayton Gillen, Stephen Chapman, and Massone Sirianni (not pictured)
    with their Scoutmaster, Robert Collier and Council Key 3 Leadership

Presentation of colors was be led by Eagle Scout Alex Kubon with Scouts BSA Troop 208. Alex was recognized for completing ALL 138 merit badges Scouting has to offer.

  • Alex Kubon receiving all 138 Merit Badges with Webelos Scout, Gabriel Harper who gave the invocation for the brunch

This annual event helps support Scouting programs and camps council wide.

To support Scouting, donate online at www.GiveTheAdventure.org or text GIVEADVENTURE to 41444.

On My Honor – To Be Prepared -January 2020

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In the picture from left to right are: 
Robert Collier, Jr. (former Scoutmaster, Troop 111)  Massone Sirianni (Eagle Scout)  Clayton Gillen (Life Scout)  Jake Chapman (Life Scout). All from Troop 111 in Kerrville sponsored by Notre Dame Catholic Church.

The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce the selection of three members of Troop 111 of Kerrville to be recipients of Meritorious Action Awards. Stephen Chapman, Clayton Gillen and Massone Sirianni will receive National Certificates of Merit for their actions during a Troop outing.

The Troop was hiking at Colorado Bend State Park and after 11 miles of hiking with the air temperature reaching 106°, Mr. Robert Collier, the Scoutmaster, stumbled and then fell. Immediately, Stephen, Clayton and Massone dropped their packs and ran to his aid. They noted that he was sweating profusely and that his skin was hot to the touch.

The three Scouts quickly decided that Massone would stay with Mr. Collier while Stephen and Clayton would go to end of the trailhead and look for help. Massone propped up Mr. Collier with his bed roll, erected a tarp near a tree for shade, and kept him lying still and offered him water to keep him from further danger.

The others were able to flag down a pick-up truck and asked to use their cell phone to call 911. After linking up with Texas Park and Wildlife rangers (TPWD), they directed them to the location of Mr. Collier and Massone.

TPWD transported Mr. Collier to the trailhead where they were met by EMS who determined that time was of the essence and called for a helicopter to take Mr. Collier to the hospital in Temple, Texas.

Mr. Collier has since made a full recovery and is looking forward to future hiking adventures.

The Council Advancement Committee awarded the recognition due to the youth showing a significant act of service of an exceptional character. The three members of Troop 111 responded quickly and worked together to help overcome a challenging situation.

Report to State 2020

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Photos of prior year Report to State events

Report to State – February 1, 2020

Greetings from the 17,244 Scouts and the 4,456 adult volunteer Scouters of the Alamo Area Council, headquartered in San Antonio.

I am Eagle Scout Trent Corley of Scouts BSA Troop 809, and I am honored to report that the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council continues to accomplish its mission of instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law in our youth by utilizing outdoor adventure, citizenship, and fitness.

The Alamo Area Council earned the Journey to Excellence SILVER Award, the BSA’s planning, performance, and recognition program designed to encourage and reward the success of our units, districts and councils. And, we were 1 of 11 Council’s in the Nation to receive the GOLD Journey to Excellence Award for Venturing.

Most importantly, we continue to serve more youth. In fact, over 1.3 Million youth have been served by the Alamo Area Council since our chartered date of May 16, 1912.

Counted among our 2019 successes include:

  • Camping activity reached 5,699 – with Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing Scouts attending summer and year-round adventure programs.
  • Scouting for Food efforts of our youth and adults collected over 5,000 pounds of food. This represents 6,500 meals for food insecure youth and families in our local community.
  • Advancements: Total Cub and Scouts BSA advancements reached 11,697.
  • Eagle Scouts – 399 Scouts BSA youth achieved Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout, contributing over 58,450 service hours with a value over $1.48 million invested into our local economy and community. (based on value of 2019 volunteer time $25.43/hr. by independentsector.org)

Highlights of our Eagles include:

  • Jonathan Largoza, of Troop 346 – Recognized for the 2019 Adam’s Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year for his work supporting a senior citizens community.
  • Eagle Scout Ethan Schneider of Troop 911 awarded prestigious William T. Hornaday Award for his conservation project work on invasive species control.
  • Eagle Scout Alex Kubon earned ALL 138 Merit Badges available to complete within the Scouts, BSA program. (Alex joins a list of less than 450 Scouts that have reached such an accomplishment within the 110-year history of the BSA)
  • Additional Community Service We acknowledge the sacrifices and services of those who serve in the U.S Armed Forces. In San Antonio, the Military City, we participate in many flag ceremonies with one of our biggest community service involving placing flags through Fort Sam Houston Cemetery to honor our American Heroes.

The Alamo Area Council continues to receive the support of our volunteers and community leaders; and, with your support, we will continue this tradition of Scouting and service for many years to come to help our youth to succeed!

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