The National Executive Committee and Board voted that the Lion pilot has proven successful and is ready to officially join the Cub Scouting family! Research and feedback says… Developing character is the #1 reason to join Scouting, according to parents. 61% of Lion youth are new families to Scouting!
Who is eligible to participate: Persons living in or associated with scout units confined within the towns of Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough, Ashland, Hopkington, Milford, Hopedale, Mendon, Franklin, & Bellingham
When is the Deadline: Submissions will be accepted until Sunday April 22nd then a committee of “Blue District” stake holders will make a final selection of a new name which will be submitted to Council VP of District Operations for final approval.
How Do I Enter: By completing the below form prior to Sunday April 22nd
The Boy Scouts of America National Council has released a new version of the adult paper application. Physical copies are available at our Service Center.Here is the digital version.
If you have a physical copy of the new application, please make sure that the Unit Copy and the Applicant Copy have the social security number blacked out. If you have a copy where it’s not, use a black marker to block it out. Help to keep our volunteer information secure.
Taking The Confusion Out Of Applications
With spring recruitment just around the corner, we have included a cheat sheet on how to fill out the New Adult and Youth Applications. As always, if you have any questions, please contact your District Executive or call: 508-872-6551. All applications should be sent to:
Mayflower Council, BSA
2 Mount Royal Avenue, Suite 100
Marlborough, MA 01752
Kick-off the summer with your Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop or Venture Crew, family, and friends watching the Boston Red Sox!
Two dates available this year:
Sunday, April 8, Red Sox vs Rays – this date includes a Red Sox Scout Day patch and a pre-game parade on the field.
Sunday, May 27, Red Sox vs. Braves – this date includes a Red Sox Scout Day patch.
Tickets are extremely limited so place your order today to avoid disappointment. We’ll see you at Fenway!
The Canton Service Center will be closed on Wednesday , March 14th.
The Marlborough Service Center will be opening with a two hour delay.
Due to the anticipated weather and power outages expected, it has been decided to postpone tomorrows Merit Badge University 2018. There are currently communities without power and many road are unsafe. The safety of Scouts and Family is our first priority. Please stay safe and inform your Scouts, units, and leaders. We look forward to seeing you on the second Saturday, March 10th.
More information will be forthcoming.
In honor of President’s Day, the Marlborough and Canton Service Centers will be closed on Monday, February 19th.
The council service centers in Marlborough and Canton will be closed on Friday, January 5th to allow all Mayflower Council employees to attend the services and pay our respect for our friend and colleague Debbie Carey.
With our first major snow of the 2017-2018 winter the council would like to remind our community about our adverse weather policy. The council follows the lead of the Canton & Marlborough school systems when setting it’s adverse weather policy. If Marlborough Public Schools close, so does the Marlborough Service Center and if the Canton Public Schools close, so does the Canton Service Center. If the Marlborough or Canton Public Schools announce a delay (1 hour delay for example) the respective council service center delays it’s opening by the same time. We encourage everyone to follow the weather and school closure reports of our media partner WCVB Channel 5 in order to stay informed and up to date on school closings and weather alerts.
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Debbie Carey passed away last night. On Thursday, Debbie was at the Council Service Center in Marlborough and collapsed outside. She received CPR from the building manager and was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Marlborough. She was then flown to UMass Medical in Worcester.
Please keep her husband, Warren, and her entire family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with this unexpected tragedy.
Debbie served the Scouting family for over 30 years and will be greatly missed.
The following arrangements have been made:
Thursday, January 4th – visiting hours
Shepherd Funeral & Cremation Service, 216 Main Street, Kingston, MA
Friday, January 5th – Church Service and Burial Services
11:00 am – Holy Family Church – 370 Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton, MA, 02718 followed by final resting place at Plymouth County Cemetery South Meadow Road, Plymouth MA (near the Plymouth Airport).