Eagle Scout Recognition Event
Sunday, April 7, 2024 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Veterans Memorial Building | Pleasanton, Calif.
Honoring the 2023 Eagle Scout Class
Join us on April 7th as we honor the outstanding achievements of the 2023 Eagle Scout Class of the Golden Gate Area Council. This remarkable class comprises 492 young men and women who attained the highest rank in Scouts BSA.
The afternoon’s program recognizes the 2023 Eagle Scout Class recipients, NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) recipients Joseph Barton, Orrin Shackleford, and Tom Weibert, and showcase the Council’s Eagle Project of the Year. Furthermore, each 2023 Eagle Scout class member attending the event will be presented with an exclusive 2023 GGAC Eagle Scout lapel pin symbolizing their remarkable achievement.
Guest Speaker: Reed Cowan
Reed Cowan is an anchor and executive producer serving our community as a journalist at KPIX TV, San Francisco’s legacy CBS station celebrating seven decades of service. Service is a hallmark of Cowan’s work, learned during his time earning his Eagle Scout as a teen in Utah in the 1980’s. In fact, one of his first merit badges was his communications merit badge. Reed grew up learning the Scouting values in Troop 248 in Roosevelt, Utah, in one of the most robust rural Scouting programs. Their patrol yell was “Out of the cellar, and into the sun, we are the rat patrol, and we’re number one.” Reed says he can and will explain, but only people who remember 1980’s music with elevated hair and leopard-print scarves with ripped jeans will understand. “Every success I’ve enjoyed in my life is born, in part, from the skills I learned in scouting,” says Reed. “It was foundational and I’m thrilled youth of all backgrounds can now enjoy learning what I learned.”
Event Details:
When: Sunday, April 7th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
Where: Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton
Cost: Free for Honorees
Guests: $35
Guest + Eagle Sponsor: $85
Attire: Uniform requested for Scouts and Scouters, business casual is appropriate for others.
Members of the GGAC 2023 Eagle Scout Class
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Eagle Recognition Event Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Event?
Sunday, April 7th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where is the Event?
Veterans Memorial Building, Downtown Pleasanton
301 Main St. Pleasanton 94566
Who is being honored at the event?
2023 Eagle Scout Class & Recent NOESA Recipients
Who can attend the event?
The honorees and anyone who wants to share their achievements are Scout Leaders, Parents, Grand Parents, Siblings, Teachers, Friends, Fellow Scouts, etc. You do not have to be an Eagle Scout to attend.
How much does the event cost?
• The event is free to honorees.
• Guests attending must purchase a ticket for $35 ($25 before March 11th).
Do I need to register for the event?
To attend the event, you must register using our online registration portal found at:
Where can I find the password for the Honoree registration option?
Honorees should check their email, as it has been included in their communication. If they can not find it, please email [email protected], and they will be happy to provide it to any honoree.
What if I can’t attend the event but still want to get the Eagle Class pin?
We’re sorry you can’t make it. We can help! Visit the event registration link. You can pay a small fee, and a pin will be mailed to you.
How can I support the event?
Thanks for asking. There are two ways to support the event; when registering, you can choose to sponsor a New Eagle Scout for $50. Additionally, you can visit our New Eagle Scout Sponsorship page, with options ranging from sponsoring a New Eagle Scout up to the entire class of Eagle Scouts.
