eNews - February 16, 2021

Our hats are off to . . . Irshad Rasheed, Lew Sisson, Martin Otterson, Joe Barton and their teams of volunteers and staff!

Congratulations! GGAC has regained the Number 10 spot in Council membership nationwide and retains the Number 1 spot in the Western Region. Our Districts and Units are doing an amazing job of attracting and retaining youth with their innovative program delivery.

GGAC CUB DAY CAMP 2021 Patch Design Contest "Down on the Farm"

The challenge . . . Design our 2021 Day Camp patch.

The theme is "Down on the Farm".

The competition is open to all Cub Scouts in GGAC.

Interested? Click Here for the Details

Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 7:00pm Annual GGAC Volunteer Recognition Event REGISTER It's free & you don't even have to leave the house! Join with us to celebrate our GGAC Inaugural Silver Beaver Class along with the presentation of other awards.

Unit Restart Webinar Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 @ 7:00pm

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Facebook Live

All Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Advisors, Sea Scout Skippers, and Exploring Advisors, in WR Area 3 are invited to join us on February 24 to hear from Pacific Skyline Council Sea Scout Commodore Mike Marzano on how the Sea Scouts developed a COVID restart plan based on the BSA Restart Checklist and state & local health orders . . . Read More

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 @ 7:00pm SAVE THE DATE We are gathering all Roundtable commissioners and staff for a first-of-a-kind meeting to discuss our respective district programs, share best practices and current challenges. This will mark the beginning of regular collaboration and support led by Asst. Council Commissioner Michael Wrenn. Those who are interested in future roundtable service are also welcome. Email Michael Wrenn: [email protected] for more information. ZOOM Link

Summer Camp 2021 is filling quickly . . .

We are only filling our camps to 50% capacity to implement a safe experience for our Scouts. If your Troop has not done so, sign up now by completing the Stake A Claim Form and mailing in your deposit or calling Melissa at 510-577-9218 to pay over the phone.

Stake-a-Claim Form ...... |...... Camp Fee Chart

SCOUTS IN ACTION

Everett, Ethan & Eduardo from Pack 800 in Alamo pictured collecting trash at Livorna Park as part of their Pack's Martin Luther King Jr's Day of Service project. On January 9, Alameda Troop 11 conducted its 49th annual Christmas Tree Pick Up and Recycling community service project. Due to COVID health and safety restrictions, the scouts canceled door-to-door and booth sales and moved to door hangers and online transactions. Despite these challenges, the troop had a successful event and even learned some selling and promotion strategies that will be incorporated in the future.

Get inspired by this never-ending list of virtual den meeting ideas!

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EAGLE SCOUT | SPOTLIGHT Eagle Scout Spotlight is a weekly blog post highlighting individuals who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. February 8 edition February 15 edition

What's new . . . recent additions & updates to the Council website

Scout Shop Hours Currently, both the Pleasant Hill and East Bay Scout Shops are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Please check GGAC Scout Shop for their Tuesday - Saturday hours.

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