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Reminder: Important Change to New Adult Registration Process
Now in effect
Beginning March 4, new adults must pass their Criminal Background Check (CBC) before they are considered registered adult leaders. This delay may add 3-5 days after the New Adult Application is approved by the Chartered Org Rep. This is a change being made nation-wide to the registration process.
This change will have the most impact to units that are trying to register adult leaders right before leaving on camping trips or Summer Camp. Be SURE to allow enough time for CBCs to complete for new leaders or they will NOT be permitted to stay overnight with the scout unit.
Back for 2024, bigger and bikier than ever! This year's Bike Rodeo will take place on Saturday May 4 at Pier 30-32. Free parking to get you there: lots of fun biking education and safety activities to make it a great day!
There will be four 90-minute sessions, starting at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Each session will include a bike and helmet inspection, a trip through the bike obstacle course and an escorted ~2 mile ride on the Embarcadero bike path.
Cub Scouts are welcome AND we need Scouts BSA volunteers to help. Scouts BSA scouts can earn a partial in the Cycling Merit Badge and earn service hours!
New for this year: even if you don't have a bike, please register. We are working on having loaner bikes available for scouts and adults.
NEW: Scouts Trash the Trash Day - Global Service Project
May 4-5
Scouts Trash the Trash Day is an international Messenger of Peace service project for scouts around the globe, where each Scout is challenged to bring a friend or family member along and pick up at least one Kilo (2.2 pounds) of trash each on the first weekend in May.
Dual-Track Trainings available! Track 1 - Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course for registered Scouts and Scouters age 18 and older who want to become certified instructors of Leave No Trace. Track 2 - Leave No Trace Skills Course for Scouts First Class and age 12 or older and registered Scouters who want to become more proficient at Leave No Trace. This is an excellent course for Outdoor Ethics Guides and will fulfill requirement 6 of the National Medal of Outdoor Achievement.
NEW: Registration now open! Memorial Day Flag Planting
May 25
The 2024 Flag Planting ceremony honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio. All leaders and Scouts should be in full uniform for the event. Scouts might consider bringing drinking water, using sunscreen, and dressing in layers to be prepared for various types of weather.
Troop 15 at St. Anne's of the Sunset celebrated three new Eagles at their Eagle Court of Honor. Luciano R (left) is a senior at St. Ignatius, Sam P (center) and Joey C (right) are both seniors at Archbishop Riordan. Congrats, all!
District Recognition Dinner
A huge THANK YOU to the 140 attendees at this year's District Recognition Dinner. We were proud to give out more than 65 awards to deserving Scouters from across our District. In addition, we recognized recipients of National and Council awards, including 45 and 50 year Veterans Awards, Learning for Life Leadership Award, Unit Leader of Merit, Medal of Merit, Asian American Spirit of Scouting Award, Silver Beaver and two District Award of Merit winners. Thoughts/suggestions for next year's event? Send them to Paul!
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Reminder on Updated Info: Changes to Cub Scout Program Coming in 2024
National has released an updated FAQ about the first revamp of the Cub Scout program in 10 years. After soliciting input from more than 23,000 parents and volunteers, several key changes are being made to the Cub Scout program starting in 2024.
We will be talking about these changes at Cub Scout Roundtable breakouts in early 2024. In the meantime, you can find information about the changes:
New loops, pins, and handbooks will start rolling out in March 2024 and Scoutbook will reflect the modified requirements starting in June 2024.
BALOO Training
April 20-21 @ Camp Chesebrough
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is a 2 day training course for Cub Scout leaders that gives you the skills and resources you need to plan a GREAT Pack or Den campout. BALOO training is required for at least one adult leader of a Pack in order to do any overnight activity.
Cub Scouts will participate in various activities, including skills & crafts, soccer and fun games, and we'll visit the Cal Academy of Sciences on Thursday! Learn tons of facts about the natural world, our solar system and beyond...
NEW: Older Scouts Needed as Cub Day Camp Counselors
June 17-21
We need older Scouts to help run this program! Scouts that are interested in this leadership and service hour opportunity should email campyunakin@gmail.com and cc their parent and/or Scoutmaster. They should provide a short bio including:
The age and rank they will be at the start of camp.
What camp experience they have (if any).
Why they are interested in this experience.
Ideally, Scouts will be at least 12 and Scout rank but ultimately Scouts will be chosen based on their maturity, enthusiasm, and familiarity with the Scouting program. Younger Scouts will be support for the older Scouts that will primarily deliver the camp experience. Older Scouts with leadership experience and/or training will be given the most senior roles.
Bios are due by March 21st. We hope to have staffing decisions made by the end of March, with planning meetings to begin in April.
Scouts can expect to earn more than 50 service hours between planning meetings and the week of camp.
Wilderness First Aid Course
2-Day Courses in April, May or June @ San Jose
Prepare for the unexpected with this fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you.
This course is great for people of all experience levels, and is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than 8 hours). You'll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to maker appropriate evacuation decisions.
Requirements: Must have current First Aid and CPR prior to start of class. Skills will be tested first day of Wilderness First Aid. (Can be taken the Friday before the course)
Featured this month: Keith Bauer, District Executive
I would like to take a moment to share a few points:
The GGAC is always looking for opportunities to spotlight district and unit activities from anywhere in the council! If you have a event or activity that you think showcases what makes your unit special please let our team know!
With Recharter completed for the district, you may be noticing a few Scouts or Scouters that have something wrong or missing from their my.scouting page. If this is the case, please notify your commissioner or myself, at keith.bauer@scouting.org.
Unit Key 3, this is the season of unit assessment! I always think of it as a “unit physical” as it’s what allows the district and council to learn how best to support you. If your unit does not already have a date with your Unit or District Commissioner, please reach out to them post haste!
I would also like to thank you all for the warm welcome at the Recognition Dinner! It was a privilege to serve the Golden Gate District Last year and I look forward to continuing that support again!
2023 Journey to Excellence
Recognizing outstanding GGD Units
Service hour reporting will be back soon - for this month we'll recognize GGD units that have submitted and been approved for their 2023 Journey to Excellence accomplishments.
JTE Gold Status - 2023
The following units have earned JTE Gold Status for 2023:
Pack 88
Pack 108
Troop 14
Troop 15
Troop 58
Troop 88 and 88G
JTE Silver Status - 2023
The following units have earned JTE Silver Status for 2023:
You can send the completed 2023 Scorecard to your Unit Commissioner or to District Commissioner Paul Lanzi.
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