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 [...]
Usually, Mayflower Scouts are watching the action at Fenway Park. However, this fall, our Scouts will be in the action at Fenway (just not in baseball).
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 [...]
Thank you to all who participated in our September Roundtable with the new and improved format! Announcement Slides from the session are posted here. Our next Roundtable is October 4th at the Abington Senior Center. We hope to see you, and some new faces join us! September 2023 RT Master
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 [...]
Applications to become a 2023-2024 officer are being accepted until Monday, June 5th! The mission of the Mayflower Council Venturing Officers’ Association (VOA) is to promote and support the Venturing program, utilizing a standard organizational structure that enables Crews to grow their membership and advance leadership opportunities through communication, program, and administration. This mission is [...]
Do You Know an Exceptional Venturer? Nominate them for the Venturing Leadership Award! To recognize Venturers and Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law, the Mayflower Council may present individuals with the Council Venturing Leadership Award. Qualifications Be registered and involved as a Venturer for [...]
Dr. Sara Grady is the complete package, from land-loving Cub Scouts to shore-loving horseshoe crabs, this amazing volunteer has every living creature’s best interest in mind. Tiger Den Leader for Pack 47 Plymouth, Sara is a watershed ecologist and — when she is not with her unit — can most often be found in [...]
