Around The Campfire with the Mayflower Council

Around The Campfire Podcast - April 2025

April 2025 Around The Campfire Podcast from Scouting America Mayflower Council.  Topics & guests include:
* Tom Pendleton; Director of Outdoor Programs and Properties for Scouting America to discuss updates for the 2026 National Scout Jamboree to be held July 22 through 31st, 2026 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.  Find out more HERE.
* Ryan Piazza; Camping Director for the Mayflower Council shares all of the fun & excitement at our Camps for Summer 2025.  Learn more about Summer Camp opportunities HERE
* Jack Colamaria; Staff Advisor for the 2026 National Jamboree talks about the Council's plan for the 2026 Jamboree.Check out this LINK for more information.
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Around The Campfire - March 2025

Around The Campfire Podcast from Scouting America Mayflower Council
This month's podcast features:
Meet our new team member Dirk Correia
Updates about Order of the Arrow Elections and the Eagle Scout Application with Aaron Christian 
Spring Recruitment Information - Check out the video at https://251sa.org/SpringMenu
Programming Update for the Spring with Satina Craffey - Register for events at mayflowerbsa.org/events
Development Update with Jim Corcoran; Development Director for Mayflower Council
New Member Coordinator Training - Email robd@mayflowerbsa.org for details about the March 31st and April 9th Watch Parties

Around The Campfire - February 2025

Around The Campfire Podcast from Scouting America Mayflower Council
This month's podcast features:
Anniversaries and Name Change information with Juan Osorio , Scout Executive
Meet our new team members, Satina Craffey and Colleen Kinney
Arrow Of Light to Scouts BSA Transitions with Aaron Christian
Sneak Peek of the Council Recognition Dinner
Council Membership Plan  Update

Around The Campfire - June 2024

Around The Campfire Podcast from the Mayflower Council of Scouting America for leaders and volunteers.
June 2024 episode features:
Jim Corcoran; ; Director of Development providing an overview of Development efforts for the Mayflower Council and discussing unit fundraising.
Aaron Christian; Membership & Unit Service Executive promoting Summer Virtual Roundtables on July 
Logan Ferraro; Program Director talking about our family camping weekends at Camp Resolute and previewing the fall activities for units.
Show Links:
Unit Fundraising Form: https://251sa.org/fundraisingform
Council Calendar: https://mayflowerbsa.org/events
NYLT Sign Up:
Squanto: https://scoutingevent.com/251-NYLT2024
Nobscot: https://scoutingevent.com/251-NYLTNobscot2024 
 
Sign Up for Back To The Pack/Back To The Trail: https://forms.gle/27nNhJt9DrDT5uLn6
Provide your Unit's Sign Up For Scouting Info: https://forms.gle/Ay39euSgJPoB7Q3Y8

Around The Campfire; May 2024

Around The Campfire Podcast from the Mayflower Council of Scouting America for leaders and volunteers.
May 2024 episode features:
Rick Riopelle; Deputy Scout Executive discussing Scouting name change, announcements from the annual meeting and Council Procedures about incident reporting.
Andrea Watson; Director of Outdoor Programs and Properties for Scouting American discussing safe outdoor activities and providing a Jamboree 2026 update
Alyssa Budd Eagle Scout from Troop 424 discussing her Eagle Scout Project which recently won Council and Territory recognition for Project of the Year.
Show Links:
National Scout Jamboree 2026: jamboree.scouting.org 
Guide To Safe Scouting: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/toc/
Incident Reporting Info: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/incident-report/
Council Incident Reporting Email: incidentreport@mayflowerbsa.org
NYLT Sign Up:
Squanto: https://scoutingevent.com/251-NYLT2024
Nobscot: https://scoutingevent.com/251-NYLTNobscot2024 
Eagle Recognition Dinner Sign Up: https://scoutingevent.com/251-81464
Online Purchase of new Cub Scout Handbooks: https://cub-scout-book-shop.square.site/
Sign Up for Back To The Pack/Back To The Trail: https://forms.gle/27nNhJt9DrDT5uLn6
Provide your Unit's Sign Up For Scouting Info: https://forms.gle/Ay39euSgJPoB7Q3Y8
Learn more about Summer Camp:  Mayflowerbsa.Camp

Around The Campfire - April 2024

April, 2024 Around The Campfire podcast features:
Social Media Tips with John Bishop, Council Brand Ambassador 
Find Social Media Guidelines HERE
Laura Moriarty, Sr. Development Director discussing Popcorn Fundraising 
Logan Ferraro  previewing the upcoming  Pinewood Derby on 4/27,  Chuckwagon Derby on 5/11 and the HikeORee on 5/18

Around The Campfire with the Mayflower Council - March 2024

Monthly Podcast from the Mayflower Council of the Boy Scouts of America. 
March 2024 episode, hosted by Rob DiFazio, features:
Interview with Juan Osorio, Scout Executive for the Mayflower Council
Eagle Scout Project Do's and Dont's with Tom Bedarz, Advancement Chair and Logan Ferraro, Program Director
Summer 2024 Camp Update with Ryan Piazza, Camping Director

Around The Campfire Podcast

Podcast for Leaders and Volunteers for units in the Mayflower Council BSA, located in Milford, Massachusetts.  Hosted by Rob DiFazio from Membership & Unit Service, topics include
Transitions with David Laucirica and Aaron Christian from Membership & Unit Service
BlackPug and CampDocs Overview and Upcoming Council events with Logan Ferraro, Program Director
Update on our new Scout Executive from Rich Carlson, our Council Commissioner