Golden Gate District Parent Updates

July 2026

Hi Scouter,

Hope you and your scout(s) are having a great summer! Read below my signature for some updates, upcoming events, and more.

Challenging everyone to continue "liking" and "sharing" our recent social posts on our district Instagram and Facebook pages to help increase awareness about scouting in SF. If you have summer scouting stories you'd like us to share, please submit photos and a short blurb here.

Please forward this email (or this link) to anyone who may find the information relevant and feel free to respond with any questions.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Brownstone

Golden Gate District Communications

ggd.communications@gmail.com

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General FYIs

Incoming College Freshman Feature

We'd like to highlight scouts who graduated high school this year and are heading to college this fall, on our district social media accounts! Submit this form to be featured (or forward to a scout who may want to be included).

FOS Updates

As a reminder, Friends of Scouting (FOS) is the fundraising program for scouts in the Golden Gate District. Our District's goal for 2026 is $87,000 and so far we are about 70% to our goal (up from 50% last month!). We will be posting some regular donation asks on social media that would be great for any unit social media accounts & individuals to like and share to help spread the words to folks outside of scouting who may want to support. Here's our FOS donation link to share with your own network. Feel free to reach out to Charlotte for questions on social media or email fundraising asks. New: The council is launching sponsorships for businesses soon. If you know any local businesses who may be interested in sponsoring scouting, please reach out by responding to this email.

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Upcoming Event Details

Motherlode Shoot - August 7-9

Test your mettle against the best frontier shooters in our Council! Head up to the majestic Stanislaus Forest for an action-packed weekend featuring a full shooting sports lineup, including archery, rifle, shotgun, tomahawks, knife throwing, atlatl, and Cowboy Action Shooting for older participants. This event is open to Scouts BSA and Venturing members only (not appropriate for Cub Scouts). The registration fee covers all your ammunition and meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast.

More Info & Register Here

Bullseye Bonanza Cub Shooting Sports - Aug 22 & Sept 19
Give your Cub Scout an exciting day on the range! Bullseye Bonanza lets Lions through AOLs practice safety and proper techniques while earning rank-specific shooting sports adventures—which can only be earned at official Council events. Choose between a morning (8:30 AM) or afternoon (12:30 PM) session covering BB, archery, and slingshots for $55. Adult partners must attend with their Scout. Please note that siblings cannot participate, and Kindergarten Lions will skip the BB range but can fully dive into archery and slingshots.

More Info & Register Here

NorCal Advance O Rama 2026 - September 18 & 19

Advance O Rama is a great chance for scouts to focus in on their advancement. They also still need merit badge counselors. Registration opens 8/10!

More Info Here

District Camporee - September 25-27

Time for our first Camporee in three years! We already have 8 units signed up and are hoping your Scoutmaster will consider having your unit join for some friendly inter-unit competition and camaraderie. Some of the fun things we have planned include races and a bonfire s’mores roast.

More Info & Secure Your Spot Here

Good Scout Dinner - November 4

Save the date for our Good Scout Award dinner! Initial info below and more details & registration info to come in the upcoming months.

Honoree: Alberto Yepez
Time: 5:00 p.m. placeholder
Location: San Francisco Elks Lodge

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Upcoming Events Summary

Friday, September 25-27 - District Camporee - Unit Leaders Save a Spot

Friday-Sunday, October 2-4 - Grand Moot: Outdoor Roleplaying Adventure

Saturday, October 3 - Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop

Wednesday, November 4 - Good Scout Dinner - registration info coming soon

Nov 7 (door hangers) & Nov 14 (pick up food donations) - Scouting for Food Save the Date

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District Resources

Please see our website and social media links below for additional places to keep up with information on scouting in San Francisco.

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