As part of our ongoing commitment to abuse prevention, the BSA is updating the adult supervision requirements for overnight activities. In this workshop, we will discuss: Enhancements to the minimum “two deep leadership” requirements. The definition of an adult fee required position. Limited exceptions for Cub Scout Parents and Guardians. Scenarios and examples. Required [...]
“On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” That’s what the “Scout Oath” says. And for all BSA Scouts, that serious statement [...]
Dear Mayflower Families, Thank you for your commitment to Scouting. We truly appreciate you being part of our council and an essential part of your local unit. We know how important it is for a Scout (and a family) to be “thrifty.” Our non-profit organization looks to model that point of the Scout Law [...]
Slides from our March Roundtable are now posted at the link below, along with the safety moment on energy drinks. Links for nominations for district awards are contained in the presentation, nominations are due April 15. Please remember that additional guidance concerning implementation of the new youth protection policy (effective Sep. 2023) may be provided [...]
All districts are accepting nominations for District Award of Merit as well as recognitions for other outstanding Scouters: Nomination for District Awards - due April 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 2017 when her son Arnav earned Eagle, Sangeet Srikanth told fellow parents at his Troop 355 Newton Court of Honor: "It structures their lives and gives them the most valuable experience that even the best high school education cannot provide." “None of the experiences in Scouting can be measured in terms of letter [...]
Thanks to all who participated in our February Roundtable, and apologies for our technical difficulties during the session - we are still developing our skills on remote operation and live "zoom streaming". Slides from the session are posted below, along with the safety sheet on cold weather preparations, a "save the date" poster for our [...]
We missed posting the January slides in a timely fashion, so we are trying to be proactive and get February's up early! Below is a link to the slides for both months. If you have questions, please reach out to the commissioner corps. January 2023 Roundtable Slides February 2023 Roundtable Slides [...]
We missed posting the January slides in a timely fashion, so we are trying to be proactive and get February's up early! Below is a link to the slides for both months. If you have questions, please reach out to the commissioner corps. January 2023 Roundtable Slides February 2023 Roundtable Slides [...]
Click the link below to view the Roundtable Announcement slides for February 2023! February 2023 RT Master
