For our fourth #meettheteammonday on Mayflower Council’s social media, we sat down with Sarah Leach, Mayflower Council Membership & Community Partnerships Executive…
Sarah, what is your favorite aspect of Scouting?
“My favorite aspect of Scouting is spending quality time with my family and other amazing Scouters and volunteers. When we wear our uniforms, we feel a sense of pride and belonging to something special. It’s seeing youth thriving in a program that brings out their best. Scouting teaches and instills beliefs and morals that our children are not getting elsewhere, and I love to see them living out the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Watching the Scouts in my pack grow from year to year has been my pleasure.”
What brought you to the Mayflower Council?
“I was involved with my son’s pack and believed very strongly in the program already. I was passionate about sharing Scouting with my community. I then had the opportunity to meet and work with one of my now colleagues as he helped support our pack at the Council level. I had been considering a career change, and seeing how he represented BSA and his love of the program was inspiring. As luck would have it, the council posted a job opening shortly after. I applied, and the rest is history.”
What is your Scouting background?
“My youngest became a Cub Scout as a Kindergartener. I knew the program aligned with my views and would be great for him as he loves anything outdoors. We went to a meeting, and when we left, he said, ‘I can’t wait to be a Lion and make new friends and go camping.’ Soon after I was ‘voluntold’ as committee chair, I was hooked and realized I would likely be what we Scouters call a lifer. Being a professional with Scouting America gives me a valuable perspective from both sides of the program.”
Sarah’s Personal Favorites
Favorite
color “Red, white & blue…”
drink Tonic water with lime
treat Pumpkin pie
hobby “Camping…”
food Steak
animal Dog
place The White Mountains/NH and Montana
music Country & 90s
Council Duties
- Sarah is part of the Mayflower Council growth team and works with existing units to recruit youth in their communities;
- Attends community events to share the Scouting program and support packs and troops;
- Helps create programs to assist leaders and volunteers in growing their towns’ Scouting programs.
Feel free to contact Sarah if she can help enhance your Scouting experience.
