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The Distinguished Eagle Scouts of the Golden Gate Area Council

April 22, 2021

The Golden Gate Area Council’s NESA committee is excited to announce a refreshed version of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award page. With help from volunteers, council professionals, and national professionals, the refreshed page preserves the history and prestige of each Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. On the page, you will find photos of the recipients and the citation that accompanied their award.

Two GGAC Eagles Recognized With Western Region Venturing Leadership Award

April 16, 2021

Patrick Jaime and Melody Fewx were awarded the Western Region Venturing Leadership Award for 2021, during a Western Region Venturing Officers’ Association Open House.

Eagle Scout Elected New Venturing Officers’ Association President

April 7, 2021

Eagle Scout Andrew Steckner was elected to lead the National Venturing Officers’ Association. Andrew will begin his term on June 1st, 2021.

2021 GGAC Inaugural Female Eagle Scouts Recognition

March 25, 2021

Last night the Golden Gate Area Council held an online recognition for the 23 young ladies that made up the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts for the council. If you did not get to watch the event last night or would like to relive the magic, you can do so here.

Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. (1925-2021) Distinguished Eagle Scout

March 19, 2021

Distinguished Eagle Scout and Silver Buffalo recipient Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr. died peacefully at home on March 15, 2021. He was 95. His company remains a

Chief Solano District 2020 Eagle Scout Recognition Video

March 10, 2021

In a non-covid time, the Chief Solano district has an annual dinner which includes a video of projects. For obvious reasons they didn’t have their dinner this year but still created the video and made home delivery of their usual awards.

2020 Annual Recognition Dinner Honors

February 21, 2021

At the 2021 GGAC Council Volunteer Recognition Event six eagles were recognized with Outstanding Eagle Scout awards. In addition, Adithya Palle won the Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year award.

Deadlines extended for Eagle Scouts to apply for NESA scholarships

January 26, 2021

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.

The Class of 2021 Eagle Scout Patch – nesastore.org

January 21, 2021

The NESA Store has released… “The Class of 2021 Eagle Scout patch, one no one will miss. Here it is almost 7 inches in diameter

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