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Council Shoulder Patch Design Competition
To celebrate our new name, the Mayflower Council is launching a competition, open to all scouts and scouters, to choose a new Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) design. Submissions for the new design will be accepted, [...]
Council 251 Becomes Mayflower Council
Pending approval by the voting members of Council 251 on August 30, 2017 Council 251 will be the Mayflower Council Council 251’s new name was chosen through an extensive and inclusive process approved by [...]
Lion Pilot Program for Kindergarteners
Lion pilot program for kindergarteners off to a roaring start, with exciting changes coming for 2017-2018 August 14, 2017 Bryan Wendell Cub Scouting 39 “It’s fun, hands-on and active.” “It’s simple and easy to implement.” “It’s age-appropriate, builds [...]
From the Chief: The Presidential Visit
Scouting Family, In the last two weeks, we have celebrated the best of Scouting at our 20th National Jamboree with nearly 40,000 participants, volunteers, staff and visitors. The 2017 National Jamboree has showcased and furthered [...]
OCC Jamboree Collectors Sets
2017 Old Colony Council - National Jamboree "Collector's" This is the Old Colony Council “Collector’s Set” for the 2017 Jamboree. Of the 100 sets made, almost all have been pre-sold to Old Colony Council Contingent [...]
Eagle Palms Award Changes
Eagle Palms are bronze, gold and silver awards presented to young men who earn five, 10, 15 or more merit badges beyond the 21 required to become an Eagle Scout. This week, the BSA has announced [...]