Celebration of Scouting
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Santa Clara Marriott
Featuring Mike Surbaugh, our 52nd Distinguished Citizen

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Mike wanted to celebrate with Scouters, so we brought the Friends of Scouting reception and his Distinguished Citizen presentation together into one evening. Come for the program, then stay for Fun Fest.

1. Celebration of Scouting Program (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

Replacing our traditional FOS breakfast, the evening opens with social time, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a select open bar, followed by one program honoring Mike Surbaugh, retired 13th Chief Scout Executive and SVMBC Advisory Board member. A frequent visitor and generous supporter, Mike has pledged $1 million to our Endowment and is matching all Endowment gifts up to another $1 million. Invited Scouters attend free, and as is tradition, the program includes an opportunity to support local youth.

2. Scouter Appreciation + Fun Fest (6:30 PM - 11:30 PM) | Ages 21+

After the program, let us show you our appreciation at Fun Fest. Donors giving or renewing at $375 or more receive Fun Fest admission and a starter stack of chips for the card tables. Everyone else can join with a Fun Fest ticket at 2026fun.eventbrite.com.

Fun Fest is a 21+ event. We check ID at the door, and only wristbanded guests 21 and older may play the card tables or bingo or buy drinks.

How the night works: Chips are for the card tables only (poker, Pai Gow, and baccarat) and have no cash value. At the end of play, table winnings turn into blue tickets for prize drawings. Red activity tickets, sold at the event, cover bowling, the haunted house, the putting contest, and more.

Highlights include:

Games & Contests: Bingo (subject to permit), putting contest, race against the clock scavenger hunt, and indoor bowling.
Entertainment & Drinks: Comedian Hannibal Thompson, live cover band, dancing, cocktails, and mocktails.
Halloween Fun: Walk through our haunted house and stop by the spooky photo booth.

Make It a Weekend Getaway!

Turn your evening into a full weekend retreat with an exclusive Scouter guest rate at the Marriott Santa Clara. Relax by the outdoor pool, unwind in a private cabana, or exercise at the expansive fitness center. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the hotel puts you steps from Levi's Stadium and California's Great America, with easy access to Santana Row shopping, local wineries, and quick coastal day trips to Santa Cruz. (Special room rate pricing coming soon!)

*Please note: The Celebration of Scouting program is for guests 18 and older. Fun Fest is 21+. Both are non-uniformed events.

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