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If your unit will be doing Unit-Paid renewals for adult leaders, scouts or both, be sure to 1) tell the adults/parents that they should not renew online and 2) do the Unit Paid renewal immediately on 10/31.
If parents will be doing their own renewals, here's what to send to parents:
We're also happy to publicize details of your unit fundraiser -- from popcorn to wreaths, we love driving more traffic to your fundraiser. Send details to ggd.communication@gmail.com so we can share that information on this newsletter and our District Facebook page.
Ready for Scouting for Food?
Did you need info on how to pick up your unit's door hangers? Have any changes to the food pickup map for 2024? Get in touch with our District's Scouting for Food Coordinator, Francois Chadwick if so!
Reminder: Send us your New Member Join Night information
Fall is prime recruiting season, and most units have a New Member Join Night (or Join Activity). If you're having such an activity, send the details to ggd.communication@gmail.com so we can post it on our District Facebook page! You may also want to consider posting on NextDoor to attract neighborhood attention to your Join Night/Activity.
For All Scouts
NEW: KPIX5 Studio Visit - register today!
October 26 @ KPIX5
Jon Gillespie has organized a visit to the KPIX5 TV station and wants to offer the opportunity to scouts in the district. Please use this registration linkto join in!
NEW: Northern California Trade-O-Ree
November 8-9 @ Palo Alto
A swap meet of Scouting memorabilia collectors and dealers who buy, sell, and trade historical Scouting patches and other memorabilia. Trading occurs on Friday evening and Saturday. Silent and live auctions are held on Saturday. Open to the public.
UC Davis's final home football game of the season is also SCOUTDAY. Kickoff against Montana State is at 5pm and the day will include a fun scavenger hunt around the UC Davis campus (starts at 3pm), as well as cool giveaway items for all scouts. Tickets using the below promo code are only $20 each! For more information contact Alex Segovia, Ticket Sales, atsegovia@ucdavis.edu.
EVENT RECAP: Jamboree On the Air / Jamboree On the Internet
October 19 @ VA Hospital (Presidio)
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)/Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) was this past weekend. The scouts learned about ham radio operations, connected with operators in France and Germany, plus scouts at the Vandenberg Air Force Base, and participated in Scout-run worldwide Minecraft servers! We had breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the historic VA Hospital -- a huge thank you to the Veterans Administration and the radio operators who spent their day with us.
EVENT RECAP: Fleet Week Airshow Viewing & BBQ
October 13 @ Sea Scout Base
Under a gloriously clear sky, over 100 enthusiastic guests from five Councils, spanning from Rohnert Park to to Fairfield to Monterey, gathered for an unforgettable day. The memorable experience featured exhilarating outrigger canoe rides, a delicious BBQ feast, and the breathtaking spectacle of the Fleet Week Airshow. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the dedicated volunteers from Pacifica Troop 74, Explorer Club Makani, and our own District team for bringing this cherished annual event to life!
Cub Scouts
Reminder: Simple, Excellent, Resources for Every Den Leader
Discovered by Cubmaster Kerrie (P345), the leaders of Pack 247 in Benton (KY) have created downloadable resource packs for every den leader. There are some great resources here, including activity guides, den leader guides, Bobcat Basics and more. Even experienced Den Leaders will find helpful resources here as you plan out your 2024-2025 scout year.
Reminder: 4th Grade (Webelos) Adventure Pass = Free Admission to State Parks
Hey, fourth graders! Are you ready for an adventure? The California State Park Adventure Pass is just for you. See how you can visit some of the most amazing parks in the country with your family and friends—for free. In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the Natural Resources Agency, State Parks is offering the California State Park Adventure Pass, which provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 54 amazing state parks throughout the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, rivers … the choice of where to visit is yours!
Ready to unlock the secrets to winning scholarships? Join us for an exciting and informative webinar designed to help you master the art of scholarship applications—not just for the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) scholarships, but for all types of scholarships! In this session, you'll get an insider’s look at the NESA scholarship program, including key details and opportunities. But that’s not all! We’ll dive deep into tips and strategies that can help you stand out in any scholarship application, from crafting compelling essays to presenting yourself as the perfect candidate. You’ll also have the chance to put your new knowledge into practice during the session, sharpening your skills so you’re ready to apply with confidence.
NEW: Help Rebuild the Dog Patch Cabins @ Camp Herms
Nov 23, Dec 7 and Dec 14
We will be working with the NorCal Carpenters Union to rebuild the Cabins to provide all Council Scouts with an awesome space to come and spend time, go on their first camp out, and enjoy the space we have so close to us.
Given we will be rebuilding 7 cabins at once and with the amount of materials and equipment being used, and moved around we feel it is safest to limit participation to scouts ranked Star and above at this stage.
All scouts who help and wish, can work to earn their American Labor Merit Badge as well.
Reminder: Red Ribbon Week (anti-drug activity) with Free Patch
Red Ribbon Week: October 23-31; program runs through November 30
The DEA Red Ribbon Patch Program is designed to provide Scouts the opportunity to earn a patch from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by engaging in anti-drug activities in celebration of Red Ribbon Week. The purpose of the Patch Program is to empower young people to engage with their community through drug-free activities and strengthen their anti-drug beliefs.
DEA will award a Red Ribbon Patch and Certificate of Participation to qualifying Scouts (while supplies last)! Check out the Scout Leader Toolkitfor items you'll need to complete the program.
This course fulfills the requirements for Scouts BSA - Second Class Rank - Requirement 7c.
Featured this month: Paul Lanzi, District Commissioner
L.E.A.D.ing the Way
Halloween might be just around the corner, but that means the end of the calendar year will be upon us quickly! January will bring L.E.A.D. - Leader Education and Discovery - our Council's annual training day. There are 8 colleges:
Cub Scouts
Scouts BSA
Venturing
Sea Scouts
Exploring
Outdoor Education
Continuing Education
Technology
Offering something valuable for everyone. I've taught at LEAD the last several years, and it's truly inspiring to be surrounded by hundreds of other adult leaders from across northern California -- all seeking to pick up new skills, make new connections and learn how to offer a better scouting program to the youth. I encourage you to set aside January 25 2025 (at Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill) as a day to learn, renew and recharge your scouting energy!
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