Safety Moment

Safety Moment – Commitment to Safety As 2024 winds down and we look forward and we look forward to the long and winding road of  2025, let’s review Scouting America’s Commitment to Safety:In Scouting, we will not compromise the safety of our youth, volunteers, and employees. Safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced…

As the end of the year approaches and we plan for holiday festivities, we must keep up on the changing weather. Here in the Golden Gate Area Council we are more likely deal with “one foggy Christmas Eve” rather than a White Christmas. Fog can bring about a number of challenges, especially when driving. Here…

Safety Moment – Fog! As the end of the year approaches and we plan for holiday festivities, we must keep up on the changing weather.  Here in the Golden Gate Area Council we are more likely deal with “one foggy Christmas Eve” rather than a White Christmas. Fog can bring about a number of challenges,…

Bullying is a widespread and serious societal problem that has a negative impact on the “target.” (We do not use the term “victim.” Additionally, never label a person who engages in bullying behavior as a “bully.”) It is not a “phase” that youth have to go through. It is not “just messing around,” and is…

Safety Moment – What is Bullying Bullying is a widespread and serious societal problem that has a negative impact on the “target.” (We do not use the term “victim.” Additionally, never label a person who engages in bullying behavior as a “bully.”)It is not a “phase” that youth have to go through. It is not…

Safety Moment – Scouting for Food Safety As our scouts work to help others by collecting food, let’s be sure to keep our scouts safe.  Here are some safety tips: Use the Buddy System. Scouts traveling in Pairs is the best Practice of all. Utilize Parents, Adult Leaders, and Adult Staff. Wear Your Uniform. It…

Safeguarding Moment – Anonymous Reporting for Scouts and Scouters It’s everyone’s job to keep youth safe. And it’s Scouting America’s job to make it as easy as possible for its members to report anything that could put youth at risk.That’s why Scouting America now gives youth and adults the ability to report concerns anonymously, not…

Safety Moment – Hayrides and Parade Floats A special guest Safety Moment Tom Pendleton, Director, National Jamboree & Outdoor Events,  and the Trail to Adventure Blog.As the weather begins to cool and the season changes, now is the time that many of our units and councils are looking toward the holiday season and fall festivals.…

Safety Moment – September is National Food Safety Education Month Food-borne illnesses peak during the summer months due to a variety of factors, including warmer temperatures and improper food handling. Keep your meals and your Scouts safe while participating in hikes, campouts, and other outdoor activities with careful menu planning and by following safe food…

Safety Moment – Safe + Sound Week It is Safe + Sound Week! It is a nationwide event held each August to recognize the success of workplace health and safety programs. We can do the same for our scouts and scouters.This year’s Safe + Sound Week emphasis is on hazard assessment. For all the activities we…