Here We Go!
After a decade of struggles Boston Minuteman Council is about to enter a new and final phase of re-vitalization. As this final chapter opens we can already see it's conclusion on the horizon.We have...
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Scout Update
Development This fall our development committee will conduct two very exciting events. Our annual Salute to Scouting will be held this November. The awards will be presented to Bill Bacic, on behalf of...
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New Scouting Year - New Energy!
When I "re-opened" my blog it was because I always strive to communicate with the Scouting public and I realized I was getting a lot of feedback through a few longer posts on Face Book. I realize...
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Scout Update October 2013
Community ServiceScouting for Food new PSA now playing of Fox 25 and the billboards are up all around town and the suburbs! Thanks to all our Media and Corporate Sponsors! The collection is November...
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What if your Scout Council eliminated its debt, raised $500,000 to improve...
Discussions Around the Campfire.....Well, a BLOG is not much of a discussion since there is so little back and forth. In light of that, I try to get out as often as possible and meet with and talk with...
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Recent Update
Scouting for FoodIn the lead up to this first time effort, Clear Channel Outdoor provided 40 billboards to promote the program and get the public to help. In addition to their support we had some...
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Where we are going .... the goal is is not to be sustainable - The Goal is for Scouting to thrive in every Greater Boston community. For those of us who have participated in C.O.P.E. we know that the...
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Recent Developments - Innovation
Winter Camp SOLD OUT!This inaugural program provides the Scouts with great outdoor healthy activities throughout February Vacation including snowboarding, skating and some creative uses of Scout...
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District OperationsRecently, the council has started an initiative to attend and listen at all district committee meetings and roundtables. After the first series it was clear how passionate and...
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District Operations and the Council Web Page
District Operations Communication and "fixing the council web page"We have started to embark on an effort to improve district operations. As part of that effort I have attended the majority of the...
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Building a Stronger Council
On the ground floorLast fall we embarked on a “quiet capital effort.” The intent was to support our strategic and transformative initiative that would enable Scouts and their families from every walk...
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Development Salute to Scouting – September 30thThe Salute campaign is off to a strong start thanks to our board and many long time supporters including State Street, TD Bank, Amica, PWC, Deloitte,...
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Scout Update - October 2014
Scout UpdateOctober 27, 2014MembershipVery proud of our membership volunteers lead by Dominic Amara and every Cub Pack! Our membership is up over year to date Oct 31 and with a week to go, that...
View ArticleFollow Up to the Scouters Summits
A few years ago as we were developing our long range plan the property committee posed the question, “Which comes first the property requirements, or the program requirements?” it’s a classic chicken...
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Full story of our debt
Just want to take a moment and tell the full story of our debt.The final piece of the debt elimination was a conservation easement on 450 acres at Storer Scout Reservation. All those acres create a...
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Revitalize Scouting through Social Media or Program?
Every time we brainstorm about how to revitalize Scouting comments about social media and marketing are bound to come up. But, try as we might, it's difficult to gain traction and use social media to...
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Listening Sessions "Complete"
Chapter One: The Listening Sessions What can be done to help Scouting thrive in your community? If you didn't have a chance to attend one of the 8 listening sessions help over the past 6 weeks - that's...
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PR / MarketingCamp Sayre has quickly become the center point for Scouting in New England. With over 15,000 campers per year + the home to multiple swim teams and recently featured in the Boston Sunday...
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The Council is Incidental
Listed below are just a few articles showcasing the positive opportunities related to the NEW Spirit of Adventure Council. Please take a moment to read the articles, and share through your social...
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Scouting’s Changing Narrative
The BSA has changed the membership policy. Effective July 27, 2015 gay men and women anywhere in the US can volunteer for their community by becoming a Scout Leader. This change has been an enormous...
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Scout UpdateScouting Teaches Citizenship and BraveryIt’s widely known that Scouts develop a great appreciation for civic duty and responsibility through their time in Scouting. So it’s no surprise that...
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Updates from Late Spring 2013
DevelopmentTwo Record Breaking Fundraisers! The Quincy Mayor’s Breakfast Fundraiser has doubled last year’s ACTUAL amount raised! Traditionally the event raises $12,000 - $17,000 this year the event...
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Questions About our Camps
A couple weeks a go a re-started my blog. I got away from it about a year and half ago because I figured the most important Scouting information is the stuff that impacts the Scouts at the unit level -...
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Summer 2012 - a great start!
PR and Marketing Eagle Scout, Shane Victorino invited several of our scouts to the ballpark last week and spent time with them talking about Scouts, and the perseverance it takes to be an Eagle and a...
View ArticleMichelle's Eulogy (I was too sad to post when she passed)
My thoughts about Boston Minuteman Council’s First Family of Scouting, words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Scouting in Boston Minuteman was better because of Michelle. She brightened the life...
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