The Boy Scouts are coming! Put canned goods out SATURDAY Scouting for Food Drive

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The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its 35th Annual Scouting for Food drive on Saturday, November 5 across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. Thousands of Scouts who previously distributed door hangers to neighbors’ homes on October 29 will pick-up donations of nutritional, non-perishable canned goods. The annual initiative is the largest food drive…

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Business Beat: Mike Falvey honored by Boy Scouts of America

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Mike Falvey, founder and CEO of Falvey Insurance Group at Quonset Business Park, was recently honored with the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America’s Distinguished Citizens Award. The award recognizes local leaders who exemplify service to their communities and the ideals of Scouting. Falvey was presented with the award at a luncheon at the Rhode Island Convention Center, an…

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Scouts honor 3 business leaders with national outstanding Eagle Scout Award

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—Tom Parrish, Fred Schultz and Steve Tortolani Recognized Photo: Left to Right: Lorne Adrain, former Eagle Scout; Tim McCandless, CEO Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America; Dennis Leahy, Narragansett Council President; Steve Tortolani, NOESA recipient  The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America honored three local business leaders with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout (NOESA) award…

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33rd Annual Scouting for Food Drive starts Nov. 7

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The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America is hosting its 33rd Annual Scouting For Food Drive from November 7-14. Noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased regional food insecurity by 50%, this year’s annual food drive is even more important. The Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts – The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America has pivoted,…

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