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2/21 - BSA Council's Annual Business Meeting
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The Golden Gate Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, reminds you that you are invited to the Council’s Annual Business meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the Scout Service Center, 6601 Owens Drive in Pleasanton. You can attend by zoom as well.
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The Council will provide light snacks, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please click the link below to RSVP so that we can have an accurate count of all who will be attending the meeting.
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At the meeting, we will provide highlights of the past year - another productive one for our Council - and our plans for the coming year. We will elect and install Executive Board members and Council Officers to serve 12-month terms. We will also elect Council Members at large, and present for your approval a series of annual resolutions.
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The Nominating Committee is made up of Chairman Frank Starn, Marcus Lampley, Jeri Morgado, Bob Carns, Calvin Masuda, John Verdoia and Jeff Falcon.
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If you are a Chartered Organization Representative for your unit or a Council Member-at-Large, this is a meeting you are welcome to attend.
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Mark Wednesday, February 21st on your calendars, and make every effort to attend this important meeting for our Council.
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We will have a Zoom meeting set up for use in the event that you cannot join us in person, but we prefer to see you live. I will do my best to keep the meeting interactive in a virtual setting if you cannot join us in person. Click the button below for the Zoom link.
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After selecting your meeting attendance option and completing the simple form, you will see a confirmation that contains the Zoom link, even if you're sending regrets.
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Any older scouts looking for a Philmont Adventure opportunity this summer?
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Troop 110 has a 9 day trip booked for Philmont, starting Jun 15, 2024. They have 8 crew members at this time, including the adults with the required certification. They would love to have a stronger crew, and would like to invite any other scouts/adults who are interested in joining the crew. We can add up to 4 more members to the crew right now.
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For anyone interested to join our crew, please contact: Ankur Zindal (azindal@gmail.com), 978-394-2013.
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5/13 - Save the Date for the Scout-O-Rama
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Upcoming Changes in Webelos vs. Arrow of Light Cub Scouts...
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Due to the recent updates to the Cub Scout program, the Arrow of Light has become a separate program from Webelos. It is essential to keep in mind that any current 4th-grade Webelos should not start working on any Arrow of Light requirements. This is because the work done on current Arrow of Light requirements will not be counted for the updated Arrow of Light badge of rank requirements that will take effect on June 1, 2024. Instead, current 4th-grade Webelos should focus on earning elective Adventures.
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Elective Adventures will no longer be shared between 4th-grade Webelos and 5th-grade Arrow of Light. Adventures will only be available to 4th-grade Webelos after June 1, 2024. It is recommended that current 4th grade Webelos focus on these elective Adventures: Aquanaut, Art Explosion, Aware and Care, Build It!, Earth Rocks!, and Modular Design.
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2/18 - Warriors Basketball Academy Scout Clinic and Game
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Results from the Indoor Rally 2024!
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Congratulations to Troop 2273 on being the first all-girl troop Champions of the Indoor Rally!
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Our thanks goes to Father Ken Salas and Holy Spirit Church for their kind use of the gymnasium. Also to Mayor Mike Hannon, of Newark, CA and Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci of Union City, CA who joined the ranks of the judges along with Pavi Channegowda, Nadia Dhillon, Darsh S. Dhillon, Bill Fournell, David Libby, Don Uriu and Steve Uriu.
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There were 24 troops, with over 370 Scouts that participated. About 45 Cub Scouts and kids participated in the tug-o-war and an estimated 250 people attended the event. The final results of the Indoor Rally are below:
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Event
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
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Knot Tying Relay
2273
273
154
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Compass Relay
110
2273
120
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First Aid Relay
2273
273
176
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Fireman’s Drag
20
2273
2199
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Overall
T2273
T20
Tie: T176, T273
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Please save the date of Friday, 25 January 2025 for the next Indoor Rally – and Congratulations to Troop 2273!
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Wood Badge Scholarship is available!
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Do we have an opportunity for you!
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We will award a full scholarship to one registered participant attending Spring Wood Badge.
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There will be a drawing to select the winner.
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Register online before end of day on January 27, 2024 OR Register at L.E.A.D. If you have already registered, your name is in the drawing hat.
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How would you like to attend a training that takes you far beyond your Basic Leader Training? Would you like to build your skills in communication, conflict management and teaching methods? How about a leadership course that rivals many corporate level trainings?
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There is no better time to attend a Wood Badge course and make a difference in your unit than NOW.
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4/14 - Scout Night with the Golden Gate Warriors!
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All the Golden Gate Scouts have been invited to the Golden Gate Warrior Scout Basketball Game!
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April 14th @ 12:30pm against the Utah Jazz
Chase Center in San Francisco
Scout Night T-Shirt + Post-Game Free Throw (all attendees 18 and under)
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Tickets for this event are already in high demand and have been going quickly. For groups of 10+ looking to reserve tickets, please call Andrew Sheets at 415. 230. 3688 this week so we can get seats secured for your group.
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For single game buyers or anyone looking to purchase now, the link below will allow you to secure up to 20 seats at the group rate with no fees or taxes!
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Ticket Pricing (with group discount):
- Upper Level Baseline - $85
- Upper Level Sideline/Corner - $95
- Pepsi Club - $225
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ACORN 2024 - Registration is Open for Spring 2024 training!
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