The Troop dues for the 2025-26 Scout year are $30 per scout.  These dues help cover the operating costs of the Troop including awards, supplies, and other expenses in running the Scouting program.  The troop requests that dues be paid in September, and we still have a number of payments outstanding. Payments can be made via Venmo, check, or cash. If you need to check the status of your dues, please reach out to Patrick Kenneally, our Treasurer, at PKenneally@gmail.com or any troop leader.

Please note: Scouting America collects national dues separately as part of the annual registration process.  Please keep an eye on your email for registration reminders, which you can process online.  Scouts are removed from our troop by Scouting America if the Scout's national registration has been expired for more than three months. 

Troop 437 does not want any Scout or adult to miss out on anything Scouting has to offer due to an inability to pay.  If any fee is a hardship for your family, please reach out to one of the Scoutmasters, Committee Chair, or Troop Treasurer to discuss available options. Any requests will be kept completely confidential.

What does a big snowstorm bring to mind?  That's right, Summer Camp!  In 6 short months, we will be at Camp Wanocksett for our week in the woods full of adventure!  

I know, summer calendars fill up early and quickly, so I encourage everyone to block your calendars for Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett.  We will be attending during week 5, which will be July 26th through August 1st.

More details on summer camp will be published in the next month.  Please stay tuned!

Thank you to the scouts and adults who came out to help clear Mrs Bruno's driveway on Monday!  When we arrived, she wasn't even able to open her storm doors! to get out of the house  You made quick work to fix that and clear her driveway, walkway,  and deck.  She is very appreciative of all the help she gets from the Troop!  

It's time for the 2026 Klondike Derby! 

This year the Derby will be held at the Centralville Sportsmen’s Club, 308 Wheeler Rd, Dracut, MA

Date: Saturday February 7th, 2026
Carpool to Event: Meet at Chelmsford HS on Saturday February 7th, exact time TBD, the parking lot at Graniteville and Davis (it's next to the baseball field and lighted).
Return: Approximately 6:00 pm on that same Saturday.
Cost: $25 for event registration

Registration includes participation in the event, an embroidered Winter hat for each Scout.

Sign-ups are due by Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Details and sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk9IYhzhb-px6fk5y4-ytmoprxNaQP...

BE PREPARED!
Seasonally Appropriate Clothing Required:
* Warm insulated winter boots - no SNEAKERS, leg gaiters suggested.
* Wool or wicking socks worn with an extra pair of socks carried
* Minimum 3 Layers of Clothing for top & bottom.  Suggested clothing includes a thermal wicking layer next to the body, an insulating layer such as fleece & finally an outside wind/waterproof layer. Please no cotton as it has no insulation value.  This means no jeans!
* Wool or fleece hat.
* Mittens or gloves with a spare pair