News & Briefings
Office Sale Update
Under the leadership of Rick Kopf and a group of volunteers with real estate expertise, the Office Ad Hoc Committee is working to complete the sale of the San Leandro office. The Golden Gate Area Council (GGAC) Executive Board approved exploring the sale of our San Leandro and Pleasant Hill offices to keep local Scouting…
Read MoreCOVID Update
We have updated STEP 3 on the COVID page of the Council website with specific information relating to Events, Activities, and Meetings for Units, Districts, and Council. Check these links for more information and guidance for overnight camps GGAC COVID Update Information State of California – Guideline for Outdoor Camps
Read MoreVOA – New Volunteer Advisor
The GGAC Venturing Officers’ Association (VOA) is proud and excited to announce that Patrick Jaime has been appointed to serve as the Council VOA Volunteer Advisor as of May 7, 2021! The purpose of the VOA is to provide support and guidance to maintain and grow the Venturing program. A VOA consists of a…
Read MoreTroop 1, San Francisco – Little Masters
Vote For The Troop 1 Movie A movie about Troop 1 of San Francisco has been entered as a documentary film at the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival. Months before the pandemic, a movie maker came to Troop 1 to film how Asian American teenagers participate in different activities at the Scouts of America…
Read MoreWR Venturing Leadership Award
Congratulations to Patrick Jaime and Melody Fewx on being awarded the Western Region Venturing Leadership Award for 2021! The Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) honors Venturers and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The VLA may be awarded in the Council. Area, Region,…
Read MoreStephen D. Bechtel Jr. (1925-2021) Eagle Scout
Distinguished Eagle Scout and Silver Buffalo recipient Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. died peacefully at home on March 15, 2021. He was 95. His company remains a powerhouse in the corporate world while he was known for his business acumen and engineering skills. Many of his ideas changed the face of the world. Mr. Bechtel was the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update – 01/26/21
January 26, 2021: All Council camps and service centers are closed to visitors. Considering the current increase of COVID cases and the imminent triggering of the Order, GGAC recommends no in-person unit meetings or activities. If in-person meetings or activities are needed and permitted by the Order and local authority (city or county), units should…
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