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Jamboree On The Trail is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together. All Scouts, whatever their age and wherever they may be in the world, are invited to participate in whatever way they can. Cubs and younger Scouting sections could visit a local nature trail as part of a weekend camp. A Scout Troop might check out a hiking trail while working on badge requirements. A Rover Crew might make a Service Project out of restoring or maintaining a hiking trail. In their own way, everyone will be hiking the same direction: towards a better future through Scouting. JOTT is held on the second Saturday of May each year.

This is a world-wide event with Scouts in dozens of countries all hiking on this day.  Want to learn more?  Go to the official JOTT website at http://jott.org/

Want to register your Scout group? Go to the US registration page at  http://jott.org/Registration?country=US

You can order a patch (of course!) at this page.

Boy Scouts have always made a difference in their town and in the world around them.  “Do a Good Turn” is not just a slogan – it is a way of life!  During WWII, Scouts held paper drives and sold bonds.  In 2008, Boston Minuteman Council OA Scouts traveled to Utah to help the Park Service clear invasive brush.  When a project needs to be done, you can find Scouts there! Now it’s time for Scouts to step up and join us for a nation-wide Centennial Day of Service.

During the Centennial Day of Service, you and your Scout troop can make a real difference.  Join in and clean up your local park.  Plant trees at a school.  Clean up a state beach or repair picnic tables.  Clear brush or make a path wheelchair accessible at a national park.  Whatever your interest, there is a project that needs YOUR help!

Join a planned project or create one of your own! Sign up at www.bsaboston.org today and make a difference for tomorrow!

Contacts:

Local Projects: Tom Nelson (tomscout46@hotmail.com)
State Parks: Nick Pirelli (scouting@nickpirelli.com)
National Parks: Diane Trubiano (d.trubiano@verizon.net)

(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.