Celebrate Scouting Council Recognition Dinner!

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Annual Council Recognition Dinner at the stunningly renovated Belvedere at Lake Pearl! This is your chance to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Scouters and community members who have made a significant impact.




Own a Piece of Camp Squanto History!

Camp Squanto’s 100th Anniversary

Celebrate a century of Scouting tradition with a piece of history!

Limited Edition Patch Sets

100th Anniversary CSP & Flap Set: Own a symbol of this milestone.
Price: $50
Details: This set includes a special 100th Anniversary CSP (Council Shoulder Patch) and OA (Order of the Arrow) Flap.
Patch Set Includes:

  • Camp Squanto 100 CSP
  • OA Lodge Shoulder Flap

Camp Squanto Landmarks CSP Set: A collector’s set featuring iconic landmarks of Camp Squanto.
Price: $150
Details: This set comprises four unique CSPs, each showcasing a different landmark within the camp.
Patch Set Includes:

  • Camp Squanto 100 CSP
  • OA Lodge Shoulder Flap
  • #1 Squanto Totem Pole
  • #2 Dining Hall
  • #3 Casoni Museum
  • #4 Waterfront

Very Limited, Numbered Patch Sets: A special set of six commemorative patches; each patch in the set features a gold metallic border and honors the history of Camp Squanto.
Price: $250
Details:
These very special patch sets will be numbered, from number 6 up to number 100, and will be distributed in a first come, first served basis.

Each patch set will include the following six (6) patches with a gold metallic border:

  • Camp Squanto 100 CSP
  • OA Lodge Shoulder Flap
  • #1 Squanto Totem Pole
  • #2 Dining Hall
  • #3 Casoni Museum
  • #4 Waterfront

Pre-orders are being taken until Friday, May 30th, 2025. Complete sets are available for $250 through pre-order only. Patches will not be sold separately. Patch numbers will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Every purchase supports vital projects at Camp Squanto. Help us ensure another 100 years of unforgettable memories!

Here’s how to order:

Scouting America Mayflower Council
83 Cedar Street
Milford, MA 01757




Transition To Council-Centric Model On May 1

The Mayflower Council is transitioning to a council-centric support model to better serve Scouting units on May 1, 2025. This change involves moving from district committees to council-level committees. District-level volunteers are encouraged to stay involved by shifting to the new council-wide committees, and units will now work directly with these committees. This restructuring aims to streamline operations, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance support for local Scouting activities.

Key Points of the Transition

  • Consolidation: On May 1, 2025, the existing five districts (Cranberry Harbors, Headwaters, Metacomet, Post Road, and Sachem) will be consolidated into a single council-wide district named the Mayflower District.

  • Volunteer Roles: While specific district-level positions like district chair and vice-chair will be eliminated, volunteers are encouraged to continue their service at the council level.

  • Support Structure: Unit Commissioners will continue to support units, and Roundtable meetings will still be held at the council level, likely in a hybrid format.

  • Event Management: Council-level volunteer committees will now oversee events like Freeze Out and Webelos Woods, with efforts made to include previous district-level volunteers.

  • Communication: A new social media group, “Mayflower Leaders Growing Leaders,” will be launched in early March to enhance communication and collaboration across the council. Existing district email addresses will be transitioned into new council-wide addresses.

Impact on Local Unit Leaders

  • Unit leaders (den leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, etc.) will continue to deliver the Scouting Program.

  • Points of contact will shift from district-level volunteers or professionals to council-wide personnel.

  • The goal is to improve program delivery and support consistency across the council.

How to Get Involved

  • Volunteers are needed at all levels.

  • Express your interest by emailing the transition team.

For more detailed information or specific concerns, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or contact the transition team at transformation@mayflowerbsa.org.




Mayflower Council Feb. 2025 Roundtable

Slides from our February Mayflower Council Roundtable are posted below, along with supplemental data from the session, including the Winter Safety Moment, “Normal Friends Activities” sheets (including Winter NFA’s, Talking to Friends about Scouting, Five Steps for an open house, and Parent engagement to boost membership), Supplemental Training Information, and Building the Unit Leader Team. During the breakout session, there was discussion on using parent talent surveys to help build better Unit Leader Teams. Parent survey forms (from BSA National) for Packs, Troops and Crews are also posted — I could not find one for Ships. Please feel free to modify these forms as you see fit for your unit’s use. Our next roundtable will be at the Furnace Brook Middle School in Marshfield (and broadcast on the Council’s zoom platform) on Wed. Mar. 12. I hope to see you there.
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Winter Sports Safety
Winter-Sports-NFAs
Talking-to-Friends-About-Scouting
Five-Steps-for-an-Open-House
Parent-Engagment-Helps-Boost-Membership-Retention
Supplemental-Training
Building-the-unit-leader-team
CubPackFamilyTalentSurvey
TroopParentResourceSurvey
VentureCrew_AdultSurvey




“Around The Campfire” Podcast – Episode Six

Monthly Podcast from the Scouting America Mayflower Council.

Around The Campfire Podcast from Scouting America Mayflower Council for leaders and volunteers.

February 2025 episode features:

  • Anniversaries and Name Change information with Juan Osorio, Scout Executive
  • Meet our new team members, Satina Craffey and Colleen Kinney
  • Arrow Of Light to Scouts BSA Transitions with Aaron Christian
  • Sneak Peek of the Council Recognition Dinner
  • Council Membership Plan Update