Meet the Team: Ryan Piazza
For our initial #meettheteammonday on Mayflower Council's social media, we sat down with Ryan Piazza, the Mayflower Council Camping Director!
2024 Westborough Good Scout Award Dinner
Westborough Good Scout Dinner Wednesday, November 6, 2024 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough, MA Reception 6:00 pm – Dinner & Program 7:00 pm 2024 Honoree James N. Ball As founder and president of EverRise, Jim leads his team with proficiency, confidence, and diligence. Jim grew up in Westborough, Massachusetts, watching his father [...]
2026 National Jamboree
The Mayflower Council will send numerous contingent troops to the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit. Scouting’s flagship national event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts and Scouters showcasing everything that is great about Scouting. Over the course of 10 summer days scouts join together for this iconic [...]
Mayflower Council Fee Update
We're committed to providing the best Scouting experience possible for all youth in the Mayflower Council. After careful consideration, the Mayflower Council Executive Board has approved an increase in the annual program fee, effective August 1, 2024. This increase was originally announced on March 27, 2024. What's Changing: The program fee will increase from [...]
Mayflower Council Honors 2023 Eagle Scouts
The Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner highlighted the achievements of 148 dedicated Scouts who earned the highest Scouting rank in 2023 Wrentham, Massachusetts, June 26, 2024 — The Mayflower Council of Scouting America (nee Boy Scouts of America) proudly recognizes the Eagle Scout Class of 2023. This past year's honorees were celebrated at the annual Eagle [...]
“Around The Campfire” Podcast – Episode Five
Monthly Podcast from the Mayflower Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Around The Campfire Podcast from the Mayflower Council of Scouting America for leaders and volunteers. June 2024 episode features: Jim Corcoran; Director of Development providing an overview of development efforts for the Mayflower Council and discussing unit fundraising. Aaron Christian; Membership & [...]
Cranberry Harbors District June 2024 Roundtable
Slides from our June 5 Roundtable are posted at the link below. Our next district roundtable will be held in September - look for announcements in August. Mayflower Council plans to hold council-wide virtual roundtables in July and August - look for announcements for dates, times and meeting links in the weekly Mayflower News email. [...]
The Nobscot Hammer Crew Persists
Restoring a Scout camp… one hammer strike at a time Mayflower Council — Nestled amidst the rolling hills and towering pines of forest-covered stretches of Sudbury and Framingham lies Nobscot Scout Reservation, a treasured haven for generations of young campers from New England. But time, like the relentless march of nature, had taken its [...]
Den Leader Appreciation: Matthew Kelly
Today, we conclude Mayflower Council's Den Leader Appreciation Month for 2024. Beyond focusing on the Scout Law and Oath, Lord Baden Powell said good leaders often see things from the Scout's point of view, and that adage still holds However, one local Cub Scout Den Leader from Pack 49 Norwood also takes BP's old Scout [...]
Den Leader Appreciation: Rob DeMarino
As we continue Den Leader Appreciation Month, the nominations keep rolling in. This week's top nominee comes from Maynard, Massachusetts, where Cubmaster Jarrod Kennedy singled out Rob DeMarino for special recognition as Den Leader of the Week. Rob DeMarino of Pack 130 Maynard Maynard Cub Scouts "Rob has served as a den [...]