COPE and Climbing Course
Would you like to learn how you can safely manage or staff Cope and Climbing programs for your camp, district or unit? Join fellow Scouters this spring for a 2 weekend training course on 5/29-31 and 6/12-14. The Spirit of Adventure Council is hosting this training. It will be held at Base Camp, 411 Unquity Road, Milton, MA. [...]
An Important Update from the Mayflower Council
Dear Scouting Community, Today, the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting and continue to carry out Scouting’s mission for years to come. I want to highlight important points that are most [...]
Buy a Patch & Help Scouts in Australia
When disaster strikes, Scouts step up. They’ve been there after tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes destroyed homes and uprooted lives in communities across our country. This time, even though the disaster is a little farther from home, it affects the Scouting family all the same. Scouts Australia is selling patches to benefit Scouts who lost their [...]
2019 Silver Beaver Recipients
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it. [...]
2020-2021 Parent’s Guide Advertising
Dear Business Leader, Help support Scouting in your community by participating in the 2020-2021 Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts of America Parent Guide Ad Campaign! By purchasing an “ad” in our Parent’s Guide, your advertisement will be viewed annually by over 10,000 registered Scouts, parents and volunteers, benefiting both your business and the local Boy Scout Council in [...]
What the BSA News Means for Local Scouting
Dear Scouting Family, We wanted to reach out to provide some information on a few things that have recently been in the news about the Boy Scouts of America and explain what it all means for Scouting in the Mayflower Council. As you may have heard, the national organization is exploring a potential Chapter 11 [...]
Council Annual Recognition Dinner
In Scouting, we say "it's about the youth" and none of our adults are involved for the recognition, but every now and then we need to say thanks especially to those volunteers whose leadership and example has left a lasting positive impact on the program and the broader community. One was we do that is [...]
January Training Newsletter
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