Chief Solano
Alameda District covers the communities of Alameda, Bay Farm Island, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, Ashland, Cherryland, and San Lorenzo.
District Commissioner Rose Godfrey
District Executive Maria Obledo
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News, Events, and Information
The District Operations Committee currently meets at the Alameda Program Office, 1714 Everett Street, Alameda, CA 94501, at 7 p.m.
The District Commissioner meeting will be held immediately prior at 6:30 p.m.
We alternate the meeting dates between the first Wednesday and first Thursday to allow members whose units meet on those days to attend every other month.
The DOC meets to coordinate the many activities, teams, and events of the district which allow us to provide aid to the units and to the various Scouting programs.
Interested Scouters are encouraged contact our District Chair who is always looking for volunteers to aid in the various District Committees.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, November 7
Wednesday, December 4
The DOC will meet monthly, alternating between the 1st Wednesday and the 1st Thursday starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Alameda Program Office, 714 Everett Street, Alameda, CA 94501.
The District Commissioner’s meeting will be held prior to the DOC meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the same location
Check out the Alameda District Calendar for future meeting dates for the District Operations Committee meetings.
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Multiple dates are included in the iCalendar (ICS) file which can be easily imported into your calendar. Help on using ICS file.
2nd Wednesday of each month starting in September, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joaquin Miller Community Center 3594 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA 94602
What is Woodbadge and who should attend.
Advanced training for all adult leaders in all Boy Scouts of America programs.
- Cub Scouting Leaders
- Scouts BSA Leaders
- Venturing Leaders
- Sea Scouting Leaders
Learn to be a great leader, a motivator, a role-model, and help your youth and adult participants be the best they can be.
When and Where?
The course is conducted over two three-day weekends. Participants must be able to attend both sessions.
Fall 2024 Course
Camp Royaneh
Saturday 10-12-2024 7 AM to Sunday 10-13-2024 5 PM
- Questions? Email Course Director: Luis Izaguirre.
- Earlybird cost: $395 | Standard cost: $425
Details and registration.
See the Golden Gate Area Council webpage
More Information
See the BSA Woodbadge webpage.
Scoutmaster/ASM
Leader Specific Training
United Methodist Church
1600 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94588
Saturday, October 5, 2024 8:00am – 1:30pm
Introduction to
Outdoor Leader Skills
Day 1 of 3
Session 1 – IOLS
United Methodist Church
1600 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
Saturday. October 5, 2024, 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Introduction to
Outdoor Leader Skills
Days 2 & 3
Session 2 – IOLS
Rancho Los Mochos
18450 Mines Rd, Livermore, CA
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 7:00am to
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 1:00pm
Scoutmaster/ASM Training
Welcome new Scouts BSA parents and leaders to a fun and valuable half-day training session to help you get your Troop experience off on the right foot! The course will provide these positions with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Scout troops.
Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters
Leaders who complete this session,
- Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills,
- BSA Youth Protection Training, and
- Hazardous Weather training
are considered ‘TRAINED’ for their position!
There is a $25 fee.
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors.
Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank.
Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered TRAINED.
You must complete all three days to receive credit for the course.
Early Bird: $45 | Standard: $50
Alameda District provides activities that supplement, but do not replace, unit activities that packs, troops, teams, crews, and ships organize for themselves.
These special district activities allow youth and adult from different units to come together, on special occasions, to have both friendly competition and cooperation in various Scouting skills. Many of our activities are also community service related, because service learning is part of the 106-plus years of Scouting tradition.
Besides our summer camp, day camp, and family camp programs (see camping/outdoor section), we also have annual District activities and civic service projects, including:
Advancement Day * 4th of July Independence Day Parade * California Coastal Cleanup * National Jamboree Contingent * Popcorn Sales * Pinewood Derby * Scouting for Food * Spring Camporee * Venturing/Sea Scout Activities * Volunteer Recognition Dinner * Webelos Woods
District activities and civic service projects are organized by youth and adult volunteers with the support of council staff. These various events could not be held without financial support from Friends of Scouting donors, because events are held without charge to the participants or with minimal fees (because the indirect and overhead cost of these events is not charged back to participants).
The BSA issues charters annually to community organizations to enable them to serve youth through Scouting programs under leadership they approve and meeting places they provide. Charter renewal (“rechartering”) is the annual process through which each organization certifies its adult members and youth members for a new year, and recommits itself to the Scouting program.
On-time unit charter renewal is critical, and in Alameda District, all units are due to submit paperwork and national member registration fees by December 15. The renewal forms are printed out from the Internet Rechartering software (provided at no charge). Fees are paid by check from either the unit treasury or the chartered organization.
If a unit fails to renew its charter before the expiration date, all youth advancement and adult recognition are suspended, Boys’ Life magazine subscriptions stop, and insurance coverage ceases. So it is very important to complete the charter renewal process on time, even if it means dropping an inactive youth or adult for the time being (with the potential to add him/her back after the new year starts).
Unit Journey to Excellence Achievement forms should also be completed along with the charter renewal paperwork. This BSA website Journey to Excellence has all the information and forms you’ll need.
More information can be found on the Golden Gate Area Council Recharter Resources page
Being a Sea Scout is about more than sailing—it's about leadership, teamwork, and pushing boundaries. The Golden Gate Area Council has given me the tools to navigate life’s challenges and discover who I am.
Alexandrya
Sea Scout
Alameda Trading Post
1714 Everett Street
Alameda, CA 94501 | (510) 965-5631