As of May 10, 2017, the merger of the Old Colony Council and Knox Trail Council Council is in effect. The name of the new, merged Council will be chosen after an opportunity for scouts and scouters to enter suggestions in a “Name my Council” contest. Watch this space for details. What is new is [...]
Just Like the BANDIT! I know we've really just started the initiative, however... We can't help but think that a lot more people are willing and able, than have signed up. Are you one of them? Well there is no reason to wait. The sooner we hit our numbers, the sooner we'll all have this [...]
Our first Council Wide Pinewood Derby was held on Saturday, May 6th. We had a great time watching all of the fantastic cars zoom down the track. Congratulations to all of our winners! Make sure you plan to attend next year, the competition will be bigger. Our Winners Tigers: 1st Place: Jeffrey H. 2nd [...]
Love baseball history? Come to the Latinos and Baseball event May 13th from 11-2. Not only will you be able to have your personal baseball artifact scanned, you will meet Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Luis Tiant and speak to the Red Sox historian who will bring the following Red Sox artifacts for you [...]
Another day …..another dozen… On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Eagle Boards were held at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Wellesley for the Powderkeg & Cannon Districts. The following 12 Scouts passed their Eagle Boards – Congratulations to our new Eagle Scouts. Noah S., Troop 157 Weston, Schuyler G., Troop 205 Newton, Brian G., Troop [...]
Over 70 members attended the banquet at The Crystal Room in Milford. With an evening of fun and fellowship, Arrowmen join together to celebrate the awarding of the Founder's Awards as well as the Vigil Call out ceremony. Tristan N. and staff adviser Stephen Lavoie were selected for the Founder Awards while Josh B., Jason H., [...]
We would like to welcome our newest member of the Mayflower Council family, Nick Keyes. Nick has just accepted the position of Cannon District Executive. "I am an Eagle Scout from Auburn, MA and a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. I am very excited to be joining the Mayflower Council staff [...]
It's Springtime In The Mayflower Council! And that means Spring Recruitment season is in full swing! We hope you are busy planning and organizing your recruitment nights for this Spring! This year, all scout units should consider adding extra attention to the recruitment of Tigers and Webelos. These two age groups will provide more members for our packs [...]
Boy Scout leaders can now get trained anywhere at any time. With the launch of Scouting U's eLearning content for Boy Scout leaders, Scouters now can get trained on their own schedule -- anywhere, any time. The courses are conveniently organized by role — Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, Varsity coach, assistant Varsity coach, leader of 11-year-old [...]
KTC Scouters Rod Pfannensteil and Joshua Paulin will be honored with the Bronze Pelican Award for service to Catholic Scouting from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester. All are invited to come support these and Scouters from other councils as they receive their religious emblem from Bishop McManus at the annual Catholic Scouting Adult Awards [...]
