Safety Moment – April 16, 2024
Safety Moment – Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Please take a moment to watch Roger Krone’s insightful video on child abuse prevention, especially as we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month this April! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LctmkOaYigM Have a safety related question? – contact [email protected]
Safety Moment – April 1, 2024
Safety Moment –Distracted Driving April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. (For the record, we are against distracted driving.) Hello Scouts and Scouters, Today’s safety moment is dedicated to a critical issue that affects us all: distracted driving. We must recognize that any activity diverting our attention from the road can lead to disastrous consequences. […]
Safety Moment – March 16, 2024
Safety Moment – National Poison Prevention Week March 18th starts National Poison Prevention Week! Can you believe it has been a year already? This is a great time to review prevention, first aid and emergency procedures with your scouts and scouters. A great place to start is the BSA’s Poison Control Centers Safety Moment. Next, check […]
Safety Moment – March 1, 2024
Safety Moment – Cell Phone Up to Date? Is your cell phone up to date? I am not talking about the latest model, aps, or bells & whistles. I am talking about your contact list. Little known fact, cell phones can be used to make, what we called in the old days, phone calls. In […]
Safety Moment – February 16, 2024
Safety Moment – Safe Scouting Website Update Having trouble finding Safe Scouting forms, documents, and information? Check out the updated Scouting Safety Resources page. Have a safety related question? – contact [email protected]
2024 Volunteer Celebration Program
Volunteer for the Future Golden Gate Area Council Volunteer Celebration Saturday, March 2, 20241:00 – 5:00 pmAlameda Elks Lodge Program Click on a blue program feature to learn more about the award and the honorees. Opening FlagsShip 72 WelcomeSteve Bauer InvocationMike “Fuji” Fujimoto Council Executive RemarksMike Hale Veteran AwardsMike Hale William D Boyce New-Unit Organizer […]
Safety Moment – February 1, 2024
Safety Moment – Happy Birthday BSA This month we celebrate the BSA’s 114th birthday on February 8th! What does this have to do with safety? Well, 114 candles are a lot on a cake. Better have a fire extinguisher handy. Here are some safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Use a portable fire […]
Safety Moment – January 16, 2024
Safety Moment – COLD to Stay Warm Keeping warm is the most important part of cold-weather camping and outdoor activities. Use the “C-O-L-D” method to stay warm. C=Clean: Since insulation is only effective when heat is trapped by dead air spaces, keep your insulating layers clean and fluffy. Dirt, grime, and perspiration can mat […]
Safety Moment – December 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Let’s Eat! Keep your holidays happy by handling food safely. The www.foodsafety.gov website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides some valuable holiday food safety tips: Wash your hands frequently when handling food Keep raw meat away from fresh produce Use separate cutting boards, plates and utensils for uncooked and cooked […]
Safety Moment – December 1, 2023
Safety Moment – Don’t Be a Clark Griswold (plus bonus ladder safety Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday mood, but emergency departments see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. When decorating follow these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly […]
Safety Moment – November 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Thanksgiving Safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presents these top safety tips: Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently. Keep children away from the stove. The […]
Silver Beaver Award
Request for Nominations The Golden Gate Area Council is accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver Award to be presented at the Council Volunteer Celebration event on March 2, 2024. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor the Council can present to recognize registered scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the council. The […]