Who Gets Scouting Magazine?

When Scouting — back then more newsletter than actual magazine — sent out its first issue in 1913, readers were told that they’d receive the publication at no additional cost.

This essential resource for BSA news, inspiration and ideas, Scouting wrote, would be included in a volunteer’s registration fee. But there was a caveat: the offer was only “for the time being.”



Update BeAScout Pins to Reflect Status

Updating unit pins on BeAScout is an important step in helping prospective Scouts and their families get in touch with units in your council.

BeAScout is open for units to indicate boy-only (default), family pack, or girl-only AND the date that they will begin accepting female applications.

  1. Log in to your My.Scouting account; select Menu at the top left
  2. From the drop-down menu, select your unit
  3. Select Organization Manager
  4. Select the Settings tab
  5. Scroll to Family Scouting
  6. If remaining boy-only, do nothing (this is the default setting); otherwise, select girls only or boys and girls
  7. Enter the date that the unit will be welcoming girls.
  8. Click Commit

 

For a pdf with instructions, click here.

 



Lion Scouts Update

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!



Springtime Recruitment

It’s Springtime In The Mayflower Council!

And that means Spring Recruitment season is in full swing! We hope you are busy planning and organizing your recruitment nights for this Spring! This year, all scout units should consider adding extra attention to the recruitment of Tigers and Webelos.  These two age groups will provide more members for our packs and troops.  While recruiting scouts in yoru spring recruitment, consider this:  As of June 1st, current kindergarteners can participate in all of your packs summer activities.

On another note, if any Webelos II’s need assistance finding a troop to cross over into, contact your DE and they will be more than willing to assist you!