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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)

There is still time to nominate special Scouts and Scouters to the National Hall of Leadership. One nominee will be selected from each Council and one from Nationals.  Don’t miss the chance to recognize people who have made a real contribution to Scouting!

Click here to nominate someone or for more information

A Century of Scouting book

Boston Minuteman Council is proud to announce that A Century of Scouting is now available.   This 100-page book features nearly 200 photos – many never before published – of Scouting in Boston.  Photos came from local libraries, historical societies, the Boston Minuteman archives, and private collections.  The photos tell the story of 100 years of Scouting in Boston.

The book sells for $15.99 and is available through the Boston Minuteman Council website, MyScoutNews.org. (Click on the 100 Years tab)

Special:  Attendees at this year’s Holiday Auction will also be part of the launch of the Boston Minuteman Council’s history book, A Century of Scouting.  Attendees at the auction will be able to purchase the book at special auction-only pricing of 2 books for $25 or 4 books for $55.

Questions?  Want to order a book?  Call the Council headquarters at 617-615-0004 x318 or send an email to John Randall  at jrandall@bsaboston.org