Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Strategic Plan - a Road Map for Success


Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan was adopted unanimously on Sept 1, 2011. This is the beginning of a very exciting time for the council as we close the door on the “Survival” chapter and open the door to the “Thriving” Chapter. John Millerick did fantastic work in bringing together 7 committees, 39 goals, and hundreds of voices together in one comprehensive plan. We’ll post a video version of the presentation in the upcoming weeks.

Recent Positive Press!
Local Boy Scouts help save Roxbury health center's reading program Boston Globe
Burlington Boy Scouts, cycling group make trail Boston.com
Local News – Needham Eagle Project Needham Patch
Troop 603 Malden Fox Boston TV
Fishing is a big lure for Scouting - Cover Article, Coastal Angler, Boston Edition

Pro Bono Mass Media and Grass Roots Campaigns
Check out the Face Book Social media contest regarding our 42 Billboards, yard signs and rotating BeAScout.org ads on Boston.com (special thanks to George Regan and Sean Martin for pulling together the media and PR support)

Nominating Committee
After a very busy and successful spring and summer recruiting period the board accepted the nominations of several new members.
Our Newest Board Members
Jay Cashman – Boy Scout From Quincy, owner Cashman Construction, properties committee
Jim Dina – Life Scout, Cub Master in Lexington, COO Pyramid Hotel Group, development committee
Erik Evans – Eagle Scout, Director MIT Lincoln Labs, Program Committee (STEM Vacation camp)
Lloyd Hamm – Eagle Scout, Chief Admin and Chief Information Officer, Eastern Bank,
David Mackinnon – Partner, Ernst and Young, Development Committee
George Regan – Eagle Scout, Owner Regan communications, PR and Marketing Committee

Program Emphasis
Our third “test pilot program” Rock Climbing is offered at Camp Sayre this fall. The program was launched last week and the first session sold out in 48 hours.

This success combined with the Archery Test program last spring and the pool’s impact on Day Camp, provides the confidence needed to fuel the tactical steps of the strategic plan. Developing these tactical steps will become a major priority for the operating committees as we move through the first phases of the strategic plan.

This link will take you to a draft of the program enhancements that could / should / will be available at Camp Sayre. The test program indicate the market is ready will and able to support this Scouting venture.

Please review this simple calculator and adventure programs and provide feedback prior to the Sept 15th meeting. Thanks again to Joe Havelick for putting the draft together.