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Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America – Lake District, 2021 For three years in a row, Fire Post 7777 in Lakeport and Troop 7315 in Middletown have attended the Wreaths Across America as they did so on Sat, December 18, 2021 at the Middletown Cemetery in Lake County. Both did so along with other Exploring Posts and Scouts…
Read MoreScouting for Food
Scouting for Food – 2021 Scouting for Food in 2021 reminded us that even in dire times of need, we are able to follow safety protocols and provide service to our community. In Fall 2020, we shifted our focus to a virtual food drive and crowd funded $22,000 for our local food banks. Our community…
Read MoreToys for Tots
Pack 225’s Amazing 2021 Toys for Tots Collection Drive Pack 225 was able to do their usual Marines Toys for Tots toy drive this year at Glorietta Elementary School in Orinda. Principal Lewis announced the toy drive in her weekly message, and Cubs and leaders were at the school during the morning carpools on Dec.…
Read MoreCoast Guard Visit
Cub Scouts from GGAC Pack 88 Visit SF Coast Guard Air Rescue Base Over 40 Cubs Scouts with their families visited the US Coast Guard Air Base near the SFO airport on 12/5/21. The members of Pack 88, based in SF’s Noe Valley neighborhood were awed by the tour, visit, and the chance to see…
Read MoreCitizenship in Society
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge BSA released this Merit Badge on November 1, 2021. Included in the release were: A requirements document for scouts (there will not be a pamphlet); A requirements document for Merit Badge Counselors; and A Guide for Merit Badge Counselors. Scouts will be required to earn this badge if they do…
Read MoreCouncil Commissioner – Michael Allison
Michael Allison Selected as Golden Gate Area Council Commissioner The Golden Gate Area Council is excited to announce that Michael Allison will serve as the Council Commissioner. In this role, Michael gives leadership to the Assistant Council Commissioners and District Commissioners. Michael started his scouting career in 1969 as a Cub Scout in Pack 3230,…
Read MoreHealth Care Professions Merit Badge
Health Care Professions Merit Badge The new Health Care Professions Merit Badge, released on November 10, will replace Medicine Merit Badge. Scouts currently working on the Medicine merit badge will be allowed to continue working on it but, after December 31, 2021, Scouts may not begin working on the superseded Medicine merit badge. With the…
Read MoreL.E.A.D. – 2022
LEADER EDUCATION and DISCOVERY Our mission . . . To seek out new training and boldly go where Scouters go to learn! L.E.A.D lives! Join your Fellow Scouters on Stardate March 5, 2022 for a one day mission of learning, fun, and scout spirit. We’ve reopened Registration but, there have been casualties, and some of…
Read MoreProgram Conference
Bill Johansen’s summary The Program group has been very active since camp ended planning the Outdoor Program Conference which took place at Camp Royaneh last weekend. We hosted 81 participants across every district and program discipline in the Council. The main goal of the weekend was to build a calendar of Council-level events for the…
Read MoreCouncil Awards – 2021
Nominate Your District’s Deserving Scouters! For Presentation at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner Due by November 29, 2021 It is that time of the year – the time to nominate fellow scouters for their outstanding efforts on behalf of Scouting in the Golden Gate Area Council. There are many awards to recognize the unique contributions made…
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