Roundtable Agenda�April 9, 2026

• Opening
• Safety Moment
• Wins
• March Activities review
• District Committee Report (Tony)
• Emphasize: Membership, Friends of Scouting and Popcorn
• District Director Report (Mari)

Roundtable Agenda�

• Camporee report
• Newsletter
• 250^th Anniversary of U.S.A. patch
• Training: Eagle rank information for adult leaders (Alison)
• Upcoming events
• Days of Service (Brentwood and Oakley)
• Ocean to Redwoods
• Scouting for Clean Waterways
• Flag planting at National Cemeteries in the Golden Gate Area Council
• Norcal Advance-o-Rama Change

Safety Moment�

Report from District Director (Mari)�

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Contra Costa County Fair

• Fundraising. Scouts will NOT sell clear bags, but are looking at other ways to help
• Rodeo Night. Mari e-mailed key 3 asking for color guard volunteers. Present giant U.S. flag on Friday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. Looking for 20 Scouts and 4 adult leaders. Reply by Monday April 13.
• Table. have opportunity to have a table/booth at fair. Mari getting details of days/times/location. Need volunteers to take shifts (if needed). Mari not available to do this all 4 days.

Rocket Night May 30^th .

• Mari will e-mail Pack leaders. For NEW cub scouts that have joined Jan. 1 until May 30. Need packs to come out & set up hands-on activities for those who attend. Great chance to recruit a friend.

Scoutbook +

• Link to help navigation (National can help with issues). https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/

Popcorn Kickoff

• April 18^th  at the council office 9-11am. Popcorn kernels & those interested in selling should attend

From Tony

• Emphasize: Membership, Friends of Scouting and Popcorn

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Camporee Report (Sean)

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• Camporee is set
• Leaders’ guide went out.
• Patches are here.
• We have enough rifle rangemasters. 
• Troops need to register.
• See you all at Camporee on Friday the 17th 

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Newsletter

Calendar

Golden Gate Area Council, Scouting America | Teamup

250^th Anniversary

Eagle rank training for adult leaders�

Upcoming Events: Days of Service (from Tony)�

Brentwood

• Save the Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 - 8:30 AM Kick Off
• Community Day of Service is a coordinated, citywide effort that brings together local service groups, nonprofits, community organizations, and the City of Brentwood for one powerful morning of giving back.
• This event celebrates the impact of partnership and volunteerism, connecting community members with meaningful, hands-on service projects across the city. From park and neighborhood cleanups to landscaping and planting projects, to supporting local nonprofits and other community improvement efforts, there are opportunities for volunteers of all ages and abilities to make a difference.
• https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/city-manager/community-day-of-service - ad-image-0

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• Oakley
• Saturday, April 12, 2025
• Join us for Oakley's Day of Service, featuring fun community service projects set up around the City for local residents to get involved. The event will kick off at the Oakley Recreation Center with a pancake breakfast and non-profit fair before participants transition to their project sites. Pre-registration is required.
• Calendar • Oakley Day of Service

Ocean to Redwood adventure at Camp Royaneh�

• Calling all Scouts ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Join us for an unforgettable week on the Russian River, July 5–11, where you’ll earn advancement, canoe, backpack, and grow as a leader. 
• This week long adventure is a great opportunity for Scouts ages 14–18 — no adult leadership required!
• Ocean to the Redwoods Adventure is often called the Philmont of the West Coast. Best of all, it’s 50% off for Scouts who are already attending a week of GGAC in-council summer camp.
• Planning meeting on April 14 at 7pm via ZOOM with scouts already registered for the program. We will have time to answer any questions as well. 
• With only 12 spots remaining, this program is expected to fill quickly—so don’t wait!
• Please share this information with families in your Troop or Crew.
• Register using the link below and secure your spot today!
• https://scoutingevent.com/023-ORA26

Scouting for Clean Waterways�

Here’s how to get involved:

• Scouting for Clean Waterways projects can be held anytime.
• The most popular times are between April and June, when the cleanups can be tied to Earth Day or a Scouts Trash the Trash Day activity.

Dens and packs

• Activities can be held anywhere. Community parks and recreation areas, school grounds, and the areas around houses of worship are all ideal candidates for a Cub Scout Scouting for Clean Waterways activity.
• Activities should last 1-2 hours.
• Dens or packs can organize the activity on their own or participate with community organizations hosting similar activities.
• Cub Scout families can be included on any Scouting for Clean Waterways project.

Troops, Venturing Crews and Sea Scout Ships

• Our waterways and the areas around them, parks, and other recreation areas are great places to start. Remember that trash on land frequently becomes aquatic trash.
• Service projects should last between 2-4 hours.
• Units can organize the service project on their own or participate with community organizations hosting similar events.

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More information: Scouting prepares for Season 2 of Clean Waterways! Here’s how you can participate. - Aaron On Scouting

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Flag planning at National cemeteries�

• Golden Gate National Cemetery – San Bruno

• Sacramento Valley National Cemetery – Dixon

• San Francisco National Cemetery – San Francisco, Presidio – Golden Gate District usually organizes this event.

• Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery – Benicia, Birch Road

• Mare Island Naval Cemetery - Vallejo

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Advance-o-Rama�

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• New location: Contra Costa County fairgrounds, Antioch

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• New Date: September 18 & 19

Future Roundtable Topics

• January: Summer Camp Planning for Cubs/Troops (Mike)
• February: Committee Training (Tim and Eileen)
• March: Fundraising/Popcorn (Angela)
• April: Merit Badges (TBD)
• May: Unit Calendar Planning / Succession Planning
• June: Where to go camping. Unique overnights.
• July: Recruiting
• August: (Knot Awards) Council Updates/event recaps
• September: Succession planning
• October: Scoutbook tips and tricks
• November: Renewal/Rechartering
• December: Youth Protection
• TBD: Working with Scouts with Special Needs; High Adventure camping; Merit badge counselor info. (Mark) and/or Recruiting Training /Bridging Stats