Golden Gate Area Council US District Court Grants BSA Motion for Summary Judgment in Trademark Infringement Case Brought by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA)
The BSA shared a statement saying it is pleased that the court has vindicated the BSA’s position and summarily rejected all claims of the GSUSA.
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.
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.
Deadlines extended for Eagle Scouts to apply for these NESA scholarships
The deadline for this year’s scholarships has been extended to Feb. 12 to allow the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts the opportunity to apply. Young women who have earned the Eagle Scout Award from Oct. 1, 2020, to Feb. 8, 2021, will be the inaugural group and have their Eagle Scout credentials dated Feb. 8, 2021
Save the Date to Celebrate Our Eagle Scouts
Eagle Scouts have been leading positive change in their communities for more than a century. That tradition continues with the historic inaugural class of Female Eagle Scouts. Help celebrate the leadership accomplishments of the inaugural class as we highlight the positive impact Scouts make in communities every day.
Special Edition of Scout Life Magazine for 2020 Eagles
To honor Scouts that earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2020, Scout Life magazine will publish a special digital edition, and you can purchase a space in it to congratulate a new Eagle Scout or class of Eagle Scouts. Boys’ Life magazine was renamed Scout Life in the January-February 2021 issue.
Recharter 2020
Twin Valley District Executive, Matt Lindberg, shows district unit leaders how to process the 2020 recharter packets.
Restarting your Unit
As our area begins to relax the “shelter in place” restrictions, you may be considering restarting in person unit activities. BSA has a released a guide to safe reopening of your unit. Keep our youth and adults safe in scouting!
Diversity in Scouting
Reflecting national events, the BSA national organization has released a statement about Scouting and diversity. https://www.ggacbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BSAs-Commitment-to-Act-Against-Racial-Injustice-2-pages.pdf
National Registration Fee Information
BSA just released new schedules for the registration fees. These are now in effect for new registrations, and re-registrations moving forward. Recharter will be be coming up this fall, and now is a good time for you unit to plan budgets appropriately. FAQ