We look forward to seeing everyone at the Court!  Yours in Scouting,  Scoutmasters McKeen & McKeen

Have you heard the term "Court of Honor"?  Are you wondering what it is?  If so here is a quick description that will hopefully clarify things.

Courts of Honor are when Scouts, Families, and Friends come together to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Troop members.  Courts come in two flavors...

Troop Courts of Honor

Troop 437 holds "Troop Courts" are held three times a year.  One in the Fall, One in the Winter, and one in the Spring.  Troop Courts are where Troop members are recognized for their achievements such as Rank Advancement, Merit Badges, Leadership, and other accomplishments that have been completed since the last court.  Troop Courts take the place of a regular Thursday evening Troop meeting and end with "pot luck" style refreshments.  Look for notices in the e-blast newsletters about upcoming Troop Courts.

Eagle Courts of Honor

Obtaining Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout is a major accomplishment and as such the Troop hosts a special "Eagle Court of Honor" whenever we have a new Eagle Scout to recognize.  Eagle Courts are planned and scheduled as needed throughout the year and might honor a single scout or multiple scouts as appropriate.  Invitations are sent out electronically announcing the Eagle Courts with a requested RSVP deadline.  All families and scouts from the Troop are encouraged to attend the Eagle Courts to help celebrate the accomplishment - even if you do not know the scout it is still important to participate.  Scouts from the Troop will be asked to arrive before the ceremony to help with set up and preparations.

Regardless of the type of court, be it Troop Court or Eagle Court, all Troop families are encouraged to attend.  If you have any questions, please feel free to let a scoutmaster know.

This week's meeting is a very important meeting!  Please attend and participate!

This week's meeting, on October 1st, will be our annual SPL elections.  The SPL candidates will present their visions for the Troop, and then voting will commence.  

New patrols will be formed, and then the patrols will elect their patrol leaders for the coming year.

All the newly elected leaders will take office starting at the Fall Court of Honor on October 15th.

Although the early bird pricing is no longer available, sign-ups are still open until October 1st

The October trip will participate in the 2026 Presidential Trail Camporee in Quincy, MA.  

The Presidents Trail Camporee is an exciting weekend-long event inviting Scouting Units, totaling over 1,500 Scouts and Scouting leaders from across New England. This urban campout offers a fresh experience at a new location, easily accessible and with stunning ocean views for all to enjoy. The camporee is organized and hosted by the Quincy Friends of Scouting. 

Outing: Attending the 2nd Quincy Presidential Trail Camporee!

Accommodations: Camping at Quincy’s Pageant Field, Quincy, MA 

Depart Westford: Saturday, October 10th, 7:30 AM

Return to Westford: Monday, October 12th, approx. 11:00 AM

Cost: $95 if paid after 9/10 (does not include event T-shirt).

The cost includes 2 nights of camping, 6 meals, 2 Cracker Barrel snacks, and the camporee entrance fee.  Scouts who sign up and pay by September 10th will also receive an event T-shirt.  Scouts might want to bring some extra money for snacks and/or souvenirs.

Sign-up Deadline: September 10th.     

Important Note: Space is on a first-come basis.  We currently have space for 25 reserved; if we have more than 25 sign-ups, we will try to get additional space, but it isn’t guaranteed that we will be able to accommodate more, so sign up early!