Watching the Fleet Week Airshow is a fun annual scouting tradition. The Sea Scouts, Venture Crew 21 and Pacifica Troop 74 hosted scouts and their families to watch this past weekend in Aquatic Park and enjoy a delicious lunch. It was an awesome place to watch the airshow planes fly directly overhead. Families got to hang out, eat, and watch the show on the lawn, meet other scouting families -- and go paddling on an outrigger canoe with the Makani Maritime Explorer Club in Aquatic Park.
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October 21 @ 7 pm at West Portal Lutheran Church (200 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132)
In October, we'll be passing out the Scouting for Food door hangers. This is the best time to get these ahead of door hanger distribution day! We'll also be having a great roundtable conversation and fellowship with other scouters. The topic for October is: Girls In Scouting. Join us!
Scouting for Food 2025 is right around the corner! Once again, we will be collecting food and donations to benefit the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. If your unit will be participating for the first time OR you want to update your collection area on the map, please contact Paul Lanzi (ggd.commissioner@gmail.com).
Now Hiring: District Executive for Golden Gate District (SF/Daly City)
The Golden Gate Area Council is hiring a new District Executive for our District -- covering San Francisco and Daly City. The job is a great fit for a recent college graduate, especially one with scouting experience, looking to leverage their experience in sales, the non-profit sector and/or fundraising to benefit the 1,000+ scouting youth of our District.
IN PERSON: BALOO and IOLS Training Mega Super Regional List
Various Dates
Need to complete BALOO training so your Cub Scout Pack can go camping? Want to tackle IOLS to complete your ASM/Scoutmaster Position-specific training? Well, you're in luck -- this is the MEGA list of all regional offerings currently available. You will find this list NOWHERE ELSE.
Don't procrastinate in signing up as these trainings WILL fill up!
IOLS 2025 - for Scoutmasters/Assistant Scoutmasters
10/25/25 @ Marin Community Foundation (Novato) - Register
Rangemaster Training (Archery, BBgun, Slingshot, Tomahawk)
Various Dates
Our Range & Target Activities at Camp Tamarancho are very popular with all Scouts, and especially the Cub Scouts! Here's your chance to attend rangemaster training, giving you the skills and certification to teach our young Scouts the skills and safety for a fun archery, bb-gun or slingshot experience. The Marin Council Range & Target Activities Committee has planned more range re-certification training weekends -- open for any registered Scout leader, and new volunteers are always welcome!
October 19, 2025 9:30am-3:30pm @ Tamarancho - Register
November 16, 2025 9:30am-3:30pm @ Tamarancho - Register
For All Scouts
San Francisco JOTA/JOTI Event
Saturday, October 18, 9am - 1pm
We'll be participating in Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI), where scouts from all over the world connect and play together on worldwide, Scouting Organization-run, Minecraft servers. These servers are adult-supervised and offer a number of fun challenges for Minecraft players to tackle.
At the same time, we'll also be doing Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA), which is the largest Scouting event in the world. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in our own community. We hope to make contact with Scouts all over the world!
This event is open to ALL YOUTH! We welcome non-scouts as well as Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturers and Explorers from San Francisco and beyond.
This year's ScoutZone will be at the Sunday Streets in the Excelsior District (along Mission St) on Sunday, October 19. We'll have another great event, and it's a fantastic time to recruit new scouts into your unit! Each Pack, Troop, Ship, Post, Crew and Club is invited to host a fun activity. Your Unit Commissioner (or me, Paul Lanzi, if you don't have an assigned UC) will be in touch with additional details.
Invitation to participate in 2025 Veterans Day Parade
Sunday, November 9 from 10 am to 2 pm Near Pier 39
We are honored to be invited to march in the 2025 Veterans Day Parade, celebrating all of those who have served in our nation's armed forces. This event is an official community service project for all Scouting Units. Please remember to register your service hours in Internet Advancement.
Scout Pokémon Cards + Pokémon Adventures Now Available
Are your scouts excited about Pokémon? There is a Tiger Adventure, "Catch Them All!" that can be met with a Pokémon tournament, but Pokémon is exciting for youth of all ages. Here are some great Pokémon resources for scouting:
Are you and your troop ready to test your map reading and problem-solving abilities? Are you ready to pass the map and compass requirements for First Class, Second Class, or the Orienteering merit badge? The Bay Area Orienteering Club is pleased to offer the thirty-first annual Scout-O, a cross-country map and compass adventure designed to test the map reading ability, compass skills and backwoods savvy of any troop or pack, regardless of size or experience.
Registration is first-come-first-served and there will be a cap on the number of attendees!
Warriors Scout Nights - Tickets Now Available for Purchase
Friday, November 21 & Sunday, February 22
Below are the links that will allow you to purchase tickets at the Group rate with no fees or taxes. If you are looking to secure 10 or more tickets, or are looking to book a Fan Experience Program, please contact Andrew Sheets directly so he can assist with seating your group together.
Tickets will move quickly, so please secure yours as soon as possible:
Game Details: Scouts Day #1
Date: Friday, November 21st
Opponent: Portland Trailblazers
Ticket Prices:
Upper Level: $90- $100 Per Ticket
Cache Creek Club (Sections 126-129): $155 Per Ticket
Did you know that we now have the ability to do recruiting events (including Join Nights) at select SFUSD schools? We do! Plan your Fall Recruiting activities now!
Friday October 24 - Saturday October 25 @ Camp Chesebrough
Come join us for our annual Halloween campout where participants get to make their own spooky area, trick-or-treat down the haunted nature trail, carve pumpkins, and participate in traditional scout activities with a spooky twist!
Archery, Air-powered BB guns, slingshots- Get out on the range and practice your target skills!
Arts & Crafts – Pumpkin carving, costume decoration, & more!
Scout Skills – Learn things that help you care of yourself and others like knots!
Fishing – Catch a fish, identify fish, and tie a fishing knot!
Games – Plenty of tricks to be learned while playing games!
Daily Flag Ceremonies – Learn about the US flag ceremony and ceremonies!
Cracker Barrel – Come have fun themed snacks and socialize with folks in your optional costume!
Trick or Treat! – Explore the haunted nature trail and discover some enjoyable treats along the way.
New Merit Badges: Cybersecurity and AI - any interest?
The new Cybersecurity and AI Merit Badges have recently launched. Would your unit be interested in participating in a Merit Badge Day focused on these two Merit Badges?
Tuesday, November 11 - Annual District Business Meeting
Friday, November 21 - Warriors Scout Night #1
Key 3 Corner
Featured this month: Outgoing District Chair Robin Praegar
When I accepted the role of District Chair, I committed to serving for three years — and it’s hard to believe that time has already come to an end. As I pass the torch, I do so with immense pride in all that we’ve accomplished together, while recognizing that there is still work in progress and challenges ahead.
My focus has largely been on the adult-facing side of Scouting, at both the District and Council levels. I was able to do this confidently, knowing that you, our dedicated leaders, were delivering a strong and meaningful program for our youth. Thanks to your commitment, our district is well-positioned for continued success.
My return to Scouting has reminded me of the fun, character-building, and sense of purpose this program provides. Working alongside so many of you to ensure that today’s youth experience the same life-shaping opportunities that influenced my own development has been deeply rewarding.
The energy, camaraderie, and teamwork on display at so many of our events — from Recognition Dinners, Bike Rodeos, and Cub Scout Floats to Scouting for Food, Sunday Streets, the Good Scout Awards, Golden Gate Alumni Association gatherings, and the Royaneh 100 Celebration — have truly reflected the breadth, spirit, and strength of the Golden Gate District.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to serve as your District Chair. Working with such capable, passionate, and committed Scouters has been both inspiring and humbling. I’ve gained many new friendships through our shared purpose and service.
I’m not going far — I’ll continue to serve on the GGAC Executive Board and remain active in the District as FOS Chair. I look forward to seeing you around.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Scouting
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