Nick Saban To Speak At Boy Scouts Luncheon In Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Alabama football coach Nick Saban will be in Birmingham Thursday to speak the 12th annual American Values Luncheon for the Boy Scouts of America. The event begins at noon in the North Exhibition Hall of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

The American Values Luncheon is a fundraiser benefiting the youths and programs of the Greater Alabama Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Greater Alabama Council, based in Birmingham, serves more than 28,000 youths in 22 counties of central and north Alabama.

“Scouting is such a critically important organization for our local communities and youth. We are very thankful that Coach Saban is willing to take time out of his overburdened schedule to speak at our American Values Luncheon,” said Mark Drew, co-chair of the American Values Luncheon. “His commitment is a testament to the importance of the Scouts organization and its significant influence on our youth. We are also very humbled by the outstanding efforts of our leadership team and all of the supporters who have agreed to support this event, and our Scouts.”

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Past speakers at the luncheon include Shaquille O’Neal, Bo Jackson, Gene Stallings and Gus Malzahn.

For more information on the luncheon, or to secure a seat for the event, please contact Kim Thomas at 205-969-4251 or kim.thomas@scouting.org.