Troop 437 will be carving pumpkins on Saturday, October 31st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  Come out and show your creative skills!

What: Pumpkin Carving
When: Saturday, October 31st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: American Legion Post 437 - backfield - 114 Dunstable Rd., Westford, MA

The Troop will provide a pumpkin for all participants along with having a supply of carving tools.  Scouts can bring their own pumpkin and tools if they would like - if a scout is going to use a knife to carve the pumpkin then they also need to bring their Totin' Chip card.

Pleaseby clicking this button to let us know you are coming so we can make sure to have enough pumpkins.  While there is no charge for this event, a $5 donation would be appreciated to cover the costs of the pumpkins.

As the weather is supposed to be sunny but cold, please come dressed appropriately.

All participants need to bring:

• Signed Scout Health Card
• Waterbottle
• Knife, Totin'' Chip, and pumpkin if you would like
• A camp mug if you have one - there will be warm drinks available  

 The Troop has decided to invest in a supply of tents that Scouts can use on camping trips.  These will be 2 and 3 person 3-season tents suitable for most all of our Troop trips.   We expect that the Tents will be ready to borrow for the April 13th camping trip.  As we are starting with a modest number of tents, scouts with their own personal tents should continue to use them.

If you would like to borrow a tent please contact your quartermaster at the meetings prior to the Trip.  Scouts will be given the tent at the meeting before the trip and will be responsible for taking it home from the trip to open it up, air it out and let it dry.  Tents should be returned to the Troop the week after the camping trip and returned to the quartermaster.

Parents:  If you haven't already, please complete the survey on troop activities during the pandemic.  There are only 6 questions and it should be very quick. Your feedback is very important to us.

The link can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQYYVZK

Thank You

Scout Troop 437

Invites you to a special

Court of Honor

 To confer the rank of Eagle Scout upon

 Harry Laushine

Saturday, September 19th, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Raindate Sunday, September 20th at 3:00 PM

General attendence via Zoom

 Just a reminder of Troop Meetings have gone Virtual.   

Spring is here which means it is time to start thinking about Summer Camp!  Troop 437's Summer Camp week is July 26th to the Aug 1st.  We want to hear from everyone so we know if you are going or not.  Please see the attached sign-up sheet for details.

• Due April 16th - Signup form and $50 deposit (new scouts and cross overs do not need to pay deposit but we want to have you sign-up)
• Due June 2nd - balance of campfee due.   $410 ($360 if you submitted a deposit)

Hello Everyone,

As I announced at the last meeting, we are now taking registrations for Scouts attending summer camp at WTC.

Council recently changed the dates and deadlines posted on their website so the window for registration and payments is much shorter than originally posted.

For returning Scouts, the initial $50 deposit per Scout and registration form is due to the Troop by Thursday, April 23th. The remaining $360 is due by Thursday, June 2nd.

We will be holding a new parent information night during the Troop Virtual parent meeting 4/22 which everyone is welcome to attend with questions, concerns, or just to welcome the new folks.

Please see the attached registration form for more detailed information which includes links to the updated BSA medical form and the new WTC website.

For your convenience, I have also attached a copy of the 2020 Camp Health Form.

There is a lot of concern over the outbreaks of Corona Virus (Covid 19) around the globe.

The following is the latest from the SOA council:

“We are monitoring the situation and talking with officials daily. As of right now there are NO plans to cancel Troop week Summer Camp.

This is for a variety of reasons.
One – It’s a few months away, and the worst may have come and gone by then.
Two – Troop week is a LARGELY outdoor event. Outdoor camps are currently under no warnings or restrictions in MA or NH.

Three – We are willing and able to implement additional sterilization cleaning requirements for the dining hall and all indoor spaces if necessary.

That all said, *IF* Camp was to get cancelled, you would be refunded 100% of the money. Please do not fear registering and paying as usual.
We are moving forward with the expectation that Troop weeks will run as planned. “

For the latest news and updates from the SOA council, please visit the SOA news and updates website found here:

https://www.scoutspirit.org/news-and-updates/

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or the Troop Scoutmasters.

As usual, I will be following up with various e-mails right up to our week.

Thank you very much and here’s looking forward to another great summer at WTC!

David Barnard

Westford Troop 437 Committee Chair

E-mail: david.barnard@aspect.com

Address: 2 Clare Circle, Westford, MA 01886

Phone: (H) 978-692-8459