2021 – 2022 Parent’s Guide Advertising

Dear Business Leader,

Help support Scouting in your community by participating in the 2021-2022 Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts of America Parent Guide Ad Campaign!

By purchasing an “ad” in our Parent’s Guide, your advertisement will be viewed by over 8,500 registered Scouts, parents and volunteers, benefiting both the business and the local Boy Scout Council in 62 communities throughout the South Shore and MetroWest areas of Massachusetts. Help support a good cause, which for over 110 years has helped young people make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Below are all the details to participate in the ad campaign. On behalf of the youth and families served by the Mayflower Council, thank you in advance for your kind consideration.

     

2021-2022 Parent’s Guide Advertising Opportunities

  • Business Card Ad 3.5 in x 2 in $250
  • 1/4 Page Ad 4.75 in x 3.5 in $500
  • 1/2 Page Ad 4.75 in x 7 in $750
  • Full Page Ad 9.5 in x 7 in $1,000
  • Program Partner Mayflower Council website (Sept to Sept) $1,500
  • Custom or multiple ads subject to negotiation.

Circulation
Your ad will be accessible to 8,500 families in 62 communities and towns in Plymouth and Norfolk Counties as well as the South Shore and MetroWest during the 2021-2022 Scouting year.

Artwork Requirements
Please provide high resolution artwork (EPS, PDF, JPEG, TIFF or PSD format) in a timely manner to avoid production delays.

Ad Timetable
Artwork Deadline: April 16th
Please forward ad artwork electronically to Jim Corcoran or mail to Mayflower Council, BSA, 83 Cedar Street, Milford, MA 01757.

WHAT SCOUTS ARE DOING TODAY!

  • Scouts performed over 126,080 hours of service for the 62 communities we serve
  • 331 youth achieved the highest rank in Scouting— Eagle Scout
  • 34,466 Scouts and visitors camped at our Council properties.
  • 10,014 Merit Badges were earned.  The top five were Citizenship in the World, First Aid, Fingerprinting Swimming and Personal Fitness.




Changes in Scoutbook Effective March 1

Effective March 1, 2021, Scoutbook’s leader invite process will perform a check for a BSA issued Member ID and active BSA registration when being invited to connect with the unit roster. Prior to March 1, unit leaders should check their rosters in Member Manager at my.scouting.org to ensure all adult leaders listed in Scoutbook are also registered on the official roster or otherwise with the BSA. Action should be taken now to ensure all adult leaders are registered with the BSA.




Metacomet District Roundtable – February

Thank you for attending the February Metacomet District Roundtable.  Below are the slides that were presented as well as a couple of flyers.

February 2021 Metacomet District Roundtable

Philmont 2022

District Awards

2021 Freeze Out




BSA System Maintenance Updates February 6

In efforts to provide a more stable and secure MyBSA environment, the BSA will be migrating an internal database server to new hardware. During the maintenance window of Saturday, February 6, 9AM EST to 2PM EST, MyBSA and applications accessed via MyBSA will be unavailable.

The following services will have disruptions during this maintenance window: Web applications hosted at the National Office, MyBSA, MyTools (Legacy), Internet Rechartering, Internet Advancement and applications that are accessed via MyBSA.




Happy 100th Birthday Mr. Maher!

On January 27, 2021, Mr. Cornelius C. Maher celebrated his 100th Birthday in the company of some of the many Scouts he helped lead back in the 1960’s during his tenure as committee chairman with Troop 31, Newton, MA. A special Zoom meeting was set up for his Scouts, including eight Eagle Scouts, who joined in from across the country. Mr. Maher, a B-17 WWII pilot, is an Eagle Scout, Class of 1936, Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow and a Founding Member of the Nobscot Alumni Association. A former executive with The United Fruit Company (now Chiquita Brands International), Mr. Maher enjoyed the celebration with his three Eagle Scout sons and his daughter, a former Girl Scout. During the Troop Muster, he was quick to point out that his birthday marks the start of his 101st year! Happy 100th Birthday Mr. Maher and thank you for your service!




2021 Klondike Derby

Are you missing Klondike this year? Then join us in a virtual Klondike Derby! Work together with your den or patrol to complete winter activities on your schedule, whenever and wherever you want. All participating Scouts will receive a patch mailed after the event.

This event is open to all Scouting units (packs, troops, crews, posts, ships) in Mayflower Council.  This event is being organized by the Sachem District.

Registration deadline is March 9, 2021.

Cost is $5.00 each

Additional patches can be purchased for $5.00 each.

Check out the leaders guide for more information!

This Klondike can be completed at any time from 2/10/2021 – 3/10/2021 The events can be completed anywhere that you would like, such as a park or other public grounds, that you choose, is available, and does not have regulations that the events could violate. Please sign up prior to beginning the event . There are five stations that can be completed in any order, and do not need to be completed in one day. The team can be the whole unit, or the unit can be divided into several groups and each is its own team. The unit may decide on a scoring system, if desired. All Scouts should dress appropriately including hats, gloves, boots, socks (have extra on sled).

  • first Aid – teamwork
  • ice rescue
  • fire building
  • orienteering
  • knot
  • river crossing

Cook an easy lunch on the trail using what you carry on the sled.




Headwaters February 2021 Roundtable Documents

Headwaters District Roundtable on Thursday Feb 4th:

Helpful Links:

  1. Link to our reminder email with sign up link (preregister for which breakout room you will be in )
  2. Our PowerPoint for Understanding & Engaging Millennial Parents
  3. Welcoming Millennial Parents: ‘Take Action’ Ideas

We hope you join us for Roundtables, connect with our District and other Unit leaders and volunteers, and represent your Unit!




2021 Virtual Freeze Out

Fire Up Your Scouts for the 2021 Virtual FREEZE OUT!

All Scout BSA units in Mayflower Council are invited to participate.

Have your patrols tune up those sleds for this year’s Freeze Out adventure. Your Scouts will hone cold weather skills, participate in a variety of races, competitions, and take home memories for a lifetime. There will not be any troop vs. troop competition this year, rather troops can compete Scout vs. Scout or patrol vs. patrol. Your choice!!

This is the first virtual Freeze Out!  Each unit can decide when, where, and how to hold your troop freeze out.  We are here to help you create a fantastic adventure for your Scouts.

Troops and Scouts will receive:

  • Ribbons for each event (1st, 2nd, 3rd) these will be mailed to the troop when registration closes.
  • Council support & some “suggested” outdoor winter ideas, suggestions and guidelines, these will be emailed to you.
  • Special 2021 Freeze Out patch per participant will be mailed to the troop after the event.
  • Additional patches can be purchased for $5.00 ea.

When:  Pick any weekend in March – troops will decide what day(s) works for them.

Location: Troops decide on a location that works for them and their group size(s). You may now schedule to hold your event at one of the Mayflower Council camps.  Tent camping is now open at Camp Resolute, Camp Squanto, and Nobscot Scout Reservation or another location of your choosing.

Cost:  $10.00 per Scout, adults are free

Proposed activities but are not limited to:

  1. fire starting
  2. knot knowledge
  3. lashing structure build
  4. bear bag
  5. obstacle course
  6. patrol winter emergency shelter
  7. cross the creek (crates and planks)
  8. panning for gold (tarp and ping pong balls)

Video contest – Troops are invited to have their Scouts take short videos of their event.  Videos will be judged and ribbons awarded for funniest video, best original event, best appearance of Scout spirit.  You will receive a link to upload your videos once registration closes.

This event is being sponsored by the Headwaters District.




District Award Nominations

Below you will find nomination forms for recognizing Scouters at the unit and district levels.  As well as nationally recognized nomination forms.

Nomination form for District Awards – due March 15

  • Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Venturing crew advisor, committee chair (for any unit) and charter organization representative of the year awards
  • Unsung Hero Award – someone who goes above and beyond in the district.
  • “Sparkplug” – each pack, troop, or crew can recognize one of their adult leaders for going above and beyond.

Nomination for the District Award of Merit – due March 15

The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national
award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level.

These nomination forms must be sent via email to:  Mayflower Awards

The district key 3 typically will present the awards at the annual district recognition dinner.

Download the fillable PDF
District Awards Form

Download the 
District Award of Merit Form




District Award of Merit

The District Award of Merit is presented to registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. Nominations must be made on the national nomination form and must be received no later than March 15, 2021.

Completed nominations must be sent via email to:  Awards@mayflowerbsa.org. The awards will be presented at the District’s Recognition Dinner.