The Mayflower Council is excited to provide to our units the Reopening Scouting information and documentation needed for any Mayflower Council unit to re-engage in unit meetings, activities, outings and/or service. There are some new required procedures before re-engagement can occur. Below is a 4 guidebooks for all units and registered members/families to [...]
In light of the emergent developments concerning COVID-19, we will not be able to hold the second weekend of this year’s Merit Badge University (MBU) on March 21st at the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. The safety of our Scouts, Scouters, counselors, and staff is of paramount importance to us. We are also mindful [...]
Dear Scouting Families, Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal interactions and in guidelines prescribed by health officials for how to address the growing concern. As an organization, we have discussed the best approach based on what we know today. At this point [...]
Would you like to learn how you can safely manage or staff Cope and Climbing programs for your camp, district or unit? Join fellow Scouters this spring for a 2 weekend training course on 5/29-31 and 6/12-14. The Spirit of Adventure Council is hosting this training. It will be held at Base Camp, 411 Unquity Road, Milton, MA. [...]
Dear Scouting Community, Today, the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting and continue to carry out Scouting’s mission for years to come. I want to highlight important points that are most [...]
When disaster strikes, Scouts step up. They’ve been there after tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes destroyed homes and uprooted lives in communities across our country. This time, even though the disaster is a little farther from home, it affects the Scouting family all the same. Scouts Australia is selling patches to benefit Scouts who lost their [...]
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it. [...]
Dear Business Leader, Help support Scouting in your community by participating in the 2020-2021 Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts of America Parent Guide Ad Campaign! By purchasing an “ad” in our Parent’s Guide, your advertisement will be viewed annually by over 10,000 registered Scouts, parents and volunteers, benefiting both your business and the local Boy Scout Council in [...]
