News & Updates

Keeping our members informed.

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 [...]

By |2021-02-04T19:06:56-05:00February 8th, 2021|Advancement, Council Wide, Featured|

Cranberry Harbors District February Roundtable

Here are the slides from our February Roundtable, along with the Annual Health & Medical Form safety minutes and forms for 2020 - 2021 District Award Nomination and District Award of Merit Nomination.  Thanks for all you do for Scouting and for our Youth.Safety MomentFebruary Slides2020-2021 District Award of Merit Nomination form2020-2021 District Awards Form [...]

By |2021-02-05T16:24:23-05:00February 5th, 2021|Cranberry Harbors District Roundtable|

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 [...]

By |2021-02-08T17:17:50-05:00February 5th, 2021|Council Wide, Membership|

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 [...]

By |2021-02-02T15:19:49-05:00February 2nd, 2021|Council Wide, Newsletter|

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, [...]

By |2021-02-23T14:56:01-05:00February 2nd, 2021|Sachem District|

Headwaters February 2021 Roundtable Documents

Headwaters District Roundtable on Thursday Feb 4th: Helpful Links: Link to our reminder email with sign up link (preregister for which breakout room you will be in ) Our PowerPoint for Understanding & Engaging Millennial Parents Welcoming Millennial Parents: 'Take Action' Ideas We hope you join us for Roundtables, connect with our District and [...]

By |2021-02-01T17:37:25-05:00February 1st, 2021|Headwaters District, Headwaters Roundtable|

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 [...]

By |2021-02-03T13:50:49-05:00January 29th, 2021|Camp Resolute, Camp Squanto, Council Wide, Newsletter|

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 [...]

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.

By |2021-01-25T17:21:28-05:00January 25th, 2021|Council Wide, Newsletter|

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