November 6, 2026

It’s Recharter Season!!

During the month of November all Scouting units in the Spirit of Adventure Council need to be renewed. This is strictly the exercise of formally renewing the Pack/Troop/Crew/Ship/Post as an operating scout unit. This is not the act of renewing individual membership registrations.

Some key deadlines and things to keep in mind:

Recharting system is now live. Please make sure your respective charters are completed, paid for, and submitted by 11/30.
Our Registrar must process over 200 charters council wide and need to have them all completed by 12/31.
There is no longer a 60-day grace period to get charters processed. That means any charters not processed by the Registrar by 12/31 will lose all access to Scoutbook until the charter gets processed.
If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to your Unit Commissioner or to Membership@ScoutingBoston.org

Safeguarding Youth Mandated Reporting Resource Guide

The Council Health & Safety Committee has devloped a quick-reference guide intended to support our Cub Scout and Troop leaders when questions or concerns arise regarding Youth Protection.

We recognize that many of us may never have encountered these situations before, and it can be difficult to know what steps to take or who to contact. This guide is designed to provide direction and help you feel more confident in responding appropriately.

Most importantly, remember that you are not expected to investigate or handle these situations on your own. When in doubt, report.

SYT Mandated Reporter Resource Guide

Keep Them Scouting: Why Scouts Stay and Volunteers Step Up

Flintlock District Roundtable | Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 to 8:30 p.m. | American Legion Hall, Bedford

Could your Pack or Troop use more helping hands and fresh ideas to keep Scouts coming back? Join fellow leaders for an evening of personal stories, practical activities, and ideas you can put to work.

Hear what motivates a new Tenderfoot Scout to return each week and what encouraged a parent to become Pack treasurer. Discover how Pack 160 filled three Den Leader positions, a treasurer role, and other volunteer needs. Learn how Pack 105 brought 16 new families to one kickoff night, with ideas for keeping families engaged afterward.

We’ll also explore how training and support help volunteers feel confident and stay involved, plus what it takes to build a program that Scouts want to attend.

Expect hands-on activities, discussion of Pack and Troop challenges, and useful resources to take home. Bring your questions, share what’s working, and leave with something to try at your next meeting.

Bring a fellow leader or parent volunteer. New and experienced Scouters are welcome!