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Good We Do 11/19/21

November 19, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

Pack 621 Peabody (St. Thomas the Apostle Parish) hosted a community “Touch-a-Truck” event on Saturday November 6th. The pack asked attendees to bring unwrapped toys as a donation for the Toys for Tots collection. By the end of the event, more than 250 individual toys were handed over to Toys for Tots representatives from the US Marine Corp.

In addition to the Marine Corps representation, vehicles for the event were graciously provided by the Massachusetts National Guard 972 Military Police, Massachusetts Environmental Police, Todisco Towing, Peabody Fire Department, Peabody Police Department/NEMLEC, Peabody Municipal Light Plant, Rehab 6 Fire Rehabilitation Services, and Salem PD Dive Team.

Good We Do 10/5/2021

October 5, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

Eagle Scout and his team of volunteers clean up a burial ground originally used for indigent elderly and infirm people in the Town of West Newbury. For full article, CLICK HERE.

Troop 2 Beverly Food Drive

September 10, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

Troop 2 in Beverly, MA at a Scouting for food drive. Originally the collection date was to be August 22, but due to the impending threat of a hurricane, it was postponed to August 29th. 1400 door knockers were distributed to the community and signs were posted in Beverly neighborhoods. 1233 lbs. of various food and personal items were collected and donated to the Beverly Bootstraps food pantry.

Local Scouts Assist in Community Service

August 29, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

Local Scout troop from Woburn assist in volunteer service to a local teen. Jack McHugh Remodeling and USA Professional Painting are remodeling his home to make it accessible. The Scouts are doing yard clean-up. For full story, CLICK HERE.

Proud Mom

July 6, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

My youngest has HF ASD. He has always loved scouts, starting from when his big brother was there. As soon as he was able to join, we did. I was involved for many years, some of those as Committee Chair for the Pack, and others as just a parent volunteer.

When it came time to cross from Cubs to Boy Scouts, we chose not to go to the troop his brother was in. We found a troop that was smaller and more accepting of his differences. He has done a phenomenal job and had lots of fun with this group. After the older scouts Eagled/aged out this spring, his friend was voted SPL and he was voted ASPL. Due to Covid, there was no summer camp last year. I was secretly relieved, because I wasn’t sure how he would do for a week in the woods away from home. Cut to this year, and I had the same dread. But we signed him up, and got with the leaders to explain the fears/concerns.

We dropped him off last Sunday with high hopes. I’ll admit, I was on pins and needles most of the week, and kept my phone constantly with me – expecting a call any minute to come get him. But that call NEVER came. We got email updates & photos from the leaders telling us what a great time they were all having, and giving us quick snapshots of how the days went. Dad went to pick up, and this kid spent the whole car ride home excitedly talking about absolutely everything they did at camp. When he got home, he came bounding in the house to tell me all about it. And then did the same when his brother got home. He even bought his brother a new knife from the trading post (I swear this kid is always thinking of others!) Seriously. I am in awe.

I cannot put into words how I’m feeling right now. Gratitude, love, elation, happiness, just so many things all rolled into one. I *never* expected this. I’m crying tears of joy right now. My heart is SO happy.

I grew up in a scouting family. My dad was a leader for many, many years. I knew the value of scouting early. I was a Girl Scout (because back then girls couldn’t join the Boy Scouts). I believe in scouting and the programming it offers. I’m proud to be a scout mom. And I know somewhere my dad is smiling.

2021-2022 Membership Fees

June 7, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

At the BSA’s National Annual Meeting last week, the proposed $6/person fee was approved for the upcoming Scouting season. This brings the registration fees to $72/youth member and $45/adult member. These fees will go into effect on August 1, 2021.

Additionally, as a reminder, last year it was announced that Scouts BSA youth were required to purchase the Adventure Card for $48. At that time, it was decided to keep the Cub Scout Adventure Card at $30 for one more year and increase it to $48 in 2022. This will bring all programs in line in all 3 participating councils (Daniel Webster in NH, Narraganset in RI, and Spirit of Adventure in MA), at $48/person for the Adventure Cards. To learn more about the benefits of the Adventure Cards at any Base Camp facilities, visit www.experiencebasecamp.org. This increase will go into effect on January 1, 2022, and will be collected as part of the rechartering process.

As Scouting Units prepare to set their annual dues for the upcoming season, here’s the fee schedule to use:

Youth Registrations – $72/year or $6/month Effective August 1, 2021
Adult Registrations – $45/year or $3.75/month Effective August 1, 2021
New Youth Joining Fee – $25 one-time fee
Adventure Cards (youth only) – $48/year or $4/month Effective January 1, 2022
Scouts Life Subscription (optional) – $12/year or $1/month

Good We Do 5/21/21

May 21, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

Pack 105 Burlington had a “Cereal Drive” this past week in place of their Scouting for Food this year. Cubs were asked to donate cereal boxes to our first in person Pack meeting of the year. The Arrow of Light den launched the chain reaction of boxes for all families to watch and cheer on.

Everyone had fun watching the cereal chain tumble. We were able to donate 124 boxes of cereal to the Burlington Food Pantry.

Minutemen’s Pursuit Trail

May 10, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

Discover history as you follow in the footsteps of the brave Minutemen as they pursued the retreating British Soldiers on April 19, 1775 from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to Prospect Hill in Somerville on this historic trail. This is a recognized National Historic Trail by the BSA and established by the Spirit of Adventure Council and the Concord Scout House. For more information and trail maps, visit http://concordscouthouse.org/pages/scouting-at-csh/trails.php.

Good We Do 4/30/21

April 30, 2021UncategorizedCommunications

Concord’s Scout Troop 132 worked to complete a year of service despite the COVID-19 shutdown.

The troop, under the leadership of Scoutmaster William Duggan and cadre of adult volunteers, responded to the needs they saw in the community. They worked to implement annual activities like the Christmas Tree pickup, as well as new need activities like making masks for health care workers. Most of these projects also supported other local social service organizations.

For full article, CLICK HERE.