My Scout News

(L to R) Matthew Thornton from Boston Minuteman Council, BSA, Jonathan Elias WBZ-TV News Anchor, Robert Haynes from Massachusetts AFL-CIO (Champion for Character honoree), Jay Cashman from Jay Cashman, Inc. (Ralph Lowell Honoree), Jack Connors, Larry Lucchino from the Red Sox, John Halsey Council President of Boston Minuteman Council, BSA, William Bacic from Deloitte (Co-Chair of dinner).

Boston Minuteman Council hosted its 33^rdannual Salute to Scouting on October 20 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston.  This event honored outstanding local business leaders.

The Ralph Lowell Award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies the ideals of Ralph Lowell who was well known for taking an active role in the community. Boston Minuteman Council was pleased to be able to recognize the community spirit of Jay Cashman, Chairman of the Board of Cashman, Inc.  Cashman supports organizations which benefit children and help prevent domestic abuse. Presenting the award was Boston Red Sox owner Larry Lucchino.  During his acceptance speech, Cashman spoke about the importance of giving,  joking “that it only hurts for a minute.”

Robert J. Haynes, President, Massachusetts AFL-CIO received the Champion for Character Award.  Haynes, has been a tireless champion for working families in Massachusetts for over 20 years. He serves on the boards of many local and regional organizations which benefit our community including Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board, Boston Private Industry Council, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Mass AREA (Massachusetts Affordable, Reliable Electricity Alliance), University of Massachusetts/Boston Center for Collaborative Leadership and Development and Friends of Boston Homeless.  Jack Connors presented the award to Haynes.  As he accepted the award, Haynes noted that Scouting had made a personal impact on him, and that Scouting remains important for today’s youth.