DIVERSITY — OPPORTUNITY — COMMUNITY Bring your varied life experiences, education, and perspective, and in return you will have an opportunity to combine those skills and experiences in a career that values and respects others. Scouting … a Profession with a Purpose Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has helped build future [...]
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In Scouting, we say "it's about the youth" and none of our adults are involved for the recognition, but every now and then we need to say thanks especially to those volunteers whose leadership and example has left a lasting positive impact on the program and the broader community. One way we do that [...]
The Mayflower Council recently received a generous capital gift of $40,000 from the George W. P. Magee Memorial Trust to fund two major camp projects at Camps Squanto and Resolute. The first project involves building a new program pavilion at the shotgun range at Camp Squanto (located in the LeBaron R. Barker Scout Reservation [...]
Westborough Good Scout Dinner Tuesday, November 7, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough, MA Reception 6:00 pm – Dinner & Program 7:00 pm 2023 Honorees Beverly and Bill Linnane Beverly and Bill have resided in the Town of Westborough for over 54 years. Throughout the years they have both been extremely active [...]
Dear Scouting family, We received the following very important message from our national council and wanted to share it with you in its entirety. BSA’s emergence from bankruptcy represents a pivotal milestone in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s financial restructuring case and solidifies a path forward for survivors and the Scouting movement. To [...]
This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer 2023. As such, the Mayflower Council Service Center will soon switch to a "Camping Season" schedule. Our Service Center in Milford, Massachusetts, will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. After that, and through Labor Day, the Service Center will be by appointment [...]
What Does Mayflower Council Do For Units & Scout Families? To help unit leaders, the council maintains a service center with administrative staff to: Assist with online registrations, Scout Life subscriptions, and initiate special requests to the National Service Center and other organizations. Maintain a supply of literature, insignia, forms, certificates, etc., needed by [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
