May 27: Flag Planting at the Presidio in SF – GGAC Event
When: Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 8:45am
Where: San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio 1 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129 Parking: There is free street parking near the cemetery entrance. You may need to walk a bit.
Wear: Full Class A uniform with shirt tucked in, comfortable shoes for walking, sunscreen
[ RSVP ] ASAP to get included in the pack's headcount.
Bring: Water in reusable water bottle, a jacket as the weather can be unpredictable A light snack and patch will be provided at the end.
Event Leaders: Archana Singh (952-250-1212) and Rakesh Dama (315-251-5928)
Please join Golden Gate Area Council's annual flag planting event at the SF National Cemetery in the Presidio. Hundreds of Scouts of all ages and their families will help plant thousands of flags at the National Cemetery in preparation for the Memorial Day event. It's been the pack's annual tradition to participate. This is typically one of the most meaningful service events of the year, reminding our Scouts of the ultimate sacrifice many have made to make our country what it is today.
Scouts and Uniformed Leaders must be in full Class A Uniform. Friends and family are welcome. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00am. The event will likely be completed with the flag planting by 11:30am. Following the flag planting, the Council typically offers some light snacks. Scouts who participate earn a patch.
