In collaboration with the BSA National Aquatics Subcommittee, ScoutingU has released an updated version of “Safe Swim Defense” online training that is also mobile compatible. Since the inception of Scouting, learning to swim and engaging in aquatics activities have been core to the program. Safe Swim Defense training is required for any BSA unit [...]
In May of 2021, it was announced that 19 Cub Scout Elective Adventures would be retiring at the end of this program year (May 2022). See details here. Elective adventures are reviewed for content and popularity. These 19 have been the least popular based on sales and advancement data. They will be archived in [...]
As part of the National Council's ongoing mission to streamline and simplify the Scouting program, Scouting U, in collaboration with National Supply Group, has identified three Cub Scout device pins that will be discontinued from the program effective immediately. These devices were traditionally worn on the Den Leader Training Award Knot, which recognizes den [...]
Scouters, Scouts, Friends, and Family Remain Impressed with Mayflower Council Standout… Sometimes you just have to stop and listen. Such was the state of affairs at the annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) opening event held in January. Newton’s Grace W., one of the first-ever young women to earn Scouting BSA’s highest honor – Eagle [...]
One of the best ways to promote our programs and encourage new membership is to continuously promote our units and activities to the public. By doing so, we can create several positive outcomes if we show our units, activities, and programs off “at their best.” Those benefits include: Increased awareness, participation, and community support [...]
Eagle Scout service project brings “tactile reading” to children Watertown’s Perkins School… They say, what goes around comes around. And for Life Scout Jack B. of Troop 12, Plymouth Congregational Church, Framingham, coming back around led him to Watertown. As a toddler, Jack participated in an infant-toddler program at Perkins School for the Blind. [...]
As part of the Mayflower Council’s Spring Membership Campaign, we would like to encourage your participation in Operation Re-Engagement between now and March 31st, 2021. This effort, which is council wide, is designed to invite former Cub Scouts who may have dropped from your roster back into your pack. Your participation will be beneficial [...]
As part of The Mayflower Council’s Spring Membership Campaign, we are primarily focusing on Scouts BSA troops and Venturing crews and 4 opportunities to increase participation in these aspects of the Scouting Experience. WHAT’S INVOLVED The Spring Membership Campaign involves several different elements: Operation Re-Engagement Webelos To Scouting AND Scouting to Venturing Transitions Peer [...]
Thanks to those participating in our March Roundtable. Slides from the session are posted below. Please review the Cub and Scouts BSA announcement slides - they contain important "save the date" information for future events. Also, remember to nominate your leaders for district awards and register for the District Annual Meeting and Recognition night (May [...]
Thanks for coming to the March Roundtable. We had a great conversation about recruiting new youth to your units. Below is a link to the slides from the Roundtable. If you have questions, please reach out to the commissioner corps. March Roundtable Slides We look forward to seeing you in April. As always, thank [...]
