Golden Gate Area Council Help Wanted – Livermore Mom’s Egg Hunt
The Livermore Mom’s Group is looking for volunteers for their Easter Egg Hunt Event on April 3rd at Croce Elementary School in Livermore.
AB 506 Mandated Reporter Training & Live Scan Background Check
AB 506 standards as of January 2022 required Mandated Reporter Training from the State of California
by February 28 and Live Scan background check complete before April 30, 2022.
Help Thank Those who Serve our Scouting Youth
The district is looking for nominations from Scouters throughout the Twin Valley to provide thanks and recognition at the 61st Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner scheduled for May.
Wood Badge Spring 2022
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. The Golden Gate Area Council will be running the course over two weekends, the end of March at Camp Herms and the beginning of April at Rancho Los Mochos.
Pandemic-prompted changes to Scouts BSA advancement requirements expire March 1
Over the past year and a half of the pandemic, Scout units have modified their procedures to ensure that Scouts have a safe, meaningful and memorable journey along the Scouting trail. On March 1, 2022, all temporary changes to Scouts BSA advancement requirements will expire, and Scouts will return to the original, unmodified requirements.
AB 506 Update Mandated Reporter Training Due by Feb. 28, 2022
Youth protection is a core value of the Golden Gate Area Council. We are continuing to update you with the latest news on California law AB 506, which adds layers of protection to our already robust BSA Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse policies.
Eagle Project of the Year Nominations Due
Nominations for the Eagle Project of the Year Award are due by Midnight on January 31, 2022.
Rancho Los Mochos Road Renovation Project
Adult leaders from Troop 132 Fremont are organizing a service project to fix the road leading up to the entrance. They are reaching out for help and donations to realize the project before the end of February 2022
National Eagle Scout Association’s Scholarship Portal is Now Open
Today NESA opened their Eagle Scout scholarships portal. It will remain open until January 31, 2022.
Livermore Troop 900 Christmas Tree Lot Now Open
Troop 900’s Christmas Tree Lot is now open.