Monet G – Eagle Scout
Monet G’s Eagle Scout ProjectTeen Depression & Anxiety Presentation for Caregivers Monet G, founding member of Troop 42 (the first female troop in Berkeley, CA), held presentations for caregivers on teen depression and anxiety for her Eagle Project. Eagle projects are an opportunity for Scouts to benefit their community in an impactful way. Although we […]
Program Planning Retreat – 2022
2022 Annual Golden Gate Area Council Program Planning Retreat Registration is now open for the 2022 Annual Golden Gate Area Council (GGAC) Program Planning Retreat, August 12-13 at Rancho Los Mochos. Join the council’s program committees as they map out council-level activities for the next three years (2023-2025). This is an opportunity to not only […]
How to make a weighted lap buddy
Jake’s Eagle Scout Service Project – a real stitch up! Jake’s project involved making lap buddies for a special education classroom at Lammersville School District in Mountain View. Weighted blankets have been shown to provide proprioceptive information to our bodies causing the brain to release “feel good” neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. They can […]
National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year
CONGRATULATIONS Apara Sai – Troop 36G, Meridian District, GGACWinner of the 2021 National Eagle Scout Association’s Glen A. & Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. Apara Sai received a personal, congratulatory call from Glen Adams to tell her that her Eagle Scout Service Project had been selected as the […]
Flag Planting – 2022
Flag Planting at the Presidio – San Francisco National Cemetery Saturday, May 28, 2022 Each Memorial Day, the San Francisco National Cemetery hosts one of the largest commemorations in California where people gather to honor those who have passed while serving their country. Today, hundreds of Scouts and community members across the Council and Bay […]
Women in Scouting
Women in Scouting Breakfast & Fundraiser Twenty five Youth Members and Scouting Volunteers gathered for a fundraiser breakfast event held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Lake Merced Boathouse, San Francisco, celebrating Women in Scouting in the Golden Gate Area Council and beyond. Megan O. and Noelle P. spoke about their dedication and involvement […]
Sarah McNamara
Welcome Sarah McNamara District Executive for Diablo Sunrise Please join me in welcoming Sarah McNamara to our team. Sarah started with us on May 1 and serves as the Diablo Sunrise District Director. Sarah McNamara has over 25 years’ experience in HR, organizational development, instruction, marketing, and project management. After graduating from SFSU with […]
FAGES II: 20 Miler
FAGES II: 20 Miler29th Annual – A Scouting 20 Mile Hike – 2023 June 10, 2023 – 5845 Park Avenue, Richmond, CAWildcat Canyon – Alvarado Staging Area Scouts & ScoutersLooking for a 20-mile hike for the Hiking Merit badge? Here’s an opportunity to do it safely while having fun and earning a patch! Cost: $15 […]
National Jamboree – 2023
Golden Gate Area Council2023 National Scout Jamboree Council Contingent Information The Council is in the process of forming our contingents for the 2023 National Scout Jamboree (NSJ) to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in scenic West Virginia in July 2023. Join Scouts from around the nation to experience white water rafting, kayaking, rock […]
Venturing Leadership Award – NST 3
Patrick Jaime Awarded NST 3 Venturing Leadership Award The Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) honors Venturers and Venturing Advisors who display exceptional dedication, give outstanding leadership and service to Venturing and Venturers, and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Currently, the VLA may be awarded in the Council, Territory, and National levels of the […]
Adult Leader Training
Cub & Scout Leader Position Specific Training + BALOO & IOLS Sponsored by Marin Council, BSA Marin Council is hosting the following classes and has extended an invitation to members of its neighboring Councils. Saturday, May 7, 2022 For all Pack & Den leadership positions: exactly what you need to make being a Cub […]
Flag Planting at the Presidio
Annual Flag Planting Event at the Presidio Pleas join us for the annual SF Flag Planting Event at the SF National Cemetery in the Presidio. Scouts of all ages, families and the general community are invited to help us plant thousands of flags at the National Cemetery on Saturday, 5/28 at 8:45 AM in preparation […]