Attention all Den Leaders and Pack Leaders! You’re about to start a new year with your Cubs, and you deserve to get the tools and resources to make your program fun and successful. That’s why we invite you to kick off the program year with Cub Leader-Specific Training! Online Training You can take position-specific training online by signing… Read more
To celebrate our new name, the Mayflower Council is launching a competition, open to all scouts and scouters, to choose a new Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) design. Submissions for the new design will be accepted, from Sept. 9 – Sept. 30. Read more
Pending approval by the voting members of Council 251 on August 30, 2017 Council 251 will be the Mayflower Council Council 251’s new name was chosen through an extensive and inclusive process approved by the board that included: An online naming contest A naming workshop with scouts from across the council to develop a “short list” Final… Read more
Lion pilot program for kindergarteners off to a roaring start, with exciting changes coming for 2017-2018 August 14, 2017 Bryan Wendell Cub Scouting 39 “It’s fun, hands-on and active.” “It’s simple and easy to implement.” “It’s age-appropriate, builds character and develops new skills.” That’s just a glimpse of what parents and youth across the country are saying about Lions, the BSA’s… Read more
Scouting Family, In the last two weeks, we have celebrated the best of Scouting at our 20th National Jamboree with nearly 40,000 participants, volunteers, staff and visitors. The 2017 National Jamboree has showcased and furthered the Scouting mission by combining adventure and leadership development to give youth life-changing experiences. Scouts from Alaska met Scouts from Alabama; Scouts from… Read more
2017 Old Colony Council – National Jamboree “Collector’s” This is the Old Colony Council “Collector’s Set” for the 2017 Jamboree. Of the 100 sets made, almost all have been pre-sold to Old Colony Council Contingent members. The sets are numbered on the back (#1 to #100), with a sticker from the company that made them. Only a few sets will… Read more
Eagle Palms are bronze, gold and silver awards presented to young men who earn five, 10, 15 or more merit badges beyond the 21 required to become an Eagle Scout. This week, the BSA has announced significant changes to the way Scouts earn Eagle Palms. The modifications take effect Aug. 1, 2017. The changes bring Eagle Palm requirements in… Read more
The Executive Board of Council 251 is pleased to announce that Bryan Feather has been selected to serve as the Scout Executive of Council 251 effective August 1, 2017 Bryan began his career in 1991 in Orlando, Florida as an Exploring Executive. In 1993 Bryan moved to Ft. Myers, Florida as a District Executive, District Director, Field Director and… Read more
Mayflower Council cordially invites you to attend the 2017 BSA Golf Classic. Proceeds from the event are used to benefit youth development through Scouting programs that now serve 64 communities. This year’s golf outing will take place on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Juniper Hill Golf Course, 202 Brigham Street, Northborough, MA. Our ongoing mission is to encourage… Read more
2017 Mayflower Council National Jamboree “Limited Edition Collector Sets” The Knox Trail Jamboree Committee has produced 100 “Collector Sets” for the 2017 Jamboree. There will be no other sets made. All sets are available for $125 per set. The sets are gold bordered and numbered on the front (#1 to #100), with an embroidered # on the right of the… Read more
