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Welcome to Troop 437! Proudly sponsored by American Legion post 437 in Westford Massachusetts.

 

 

Are you an Arrow of Light scout looking for a Scout Troop to cross over to?  or maybe you are new to Scouting and want a great Troop to join?

 
Either way, Troop 437 welcomes all youth to come and experience the adventure of scouting!  Visit one of our meetings to experience what Scouting is all about and what makes Troop 437 a great Scout Troop.
 
We meet every Thursday evening when school is in session.  Meetings start at 7:00 pm at the American Legion Post 437 at 114 Dunstable Road.  Feel free to contact us at info@westfordtroop437.us and let us know you are coming or to contact us with any questions.  For more information about the troop, you can start at our About Us webpage.

 

2024 Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett

Vermont Camping Trip Quechee Gorge

Posted on Jun 18 2019 - 3:39pm

Trip Information – Quechee Gorge Camping Trip

Scout Troop 437

Westford, MA

 

 Outing: Quechee Gorge, Vermont Camping Trip 2-nights

Arrive: Friday, June 21, 2019, 7:00 PM at Quechee State Park

Depart: Sunday June 23, 2019 at approximately 9:00 AM

Cost: $50 includes: Food, Campsite, Hiking, Admission to Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Meals: Friday cracker barrel; Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and cracker barrel; Sunday Breakfast are included. Scouts are responsible for their own dinner Friday and miscellaneous expenses.

 

Sign-up Deadline: Thursday, June 6th, 2019

Please Sign and Return the Permission Slip with payment by the deadline.


The June trip for Troop 437 is a 2 night camping trip to Quechee Gorge, VT.  We will be tent camping at Quechee State Park. 

 

On Friday after site setup, we will have a fire and cracker barrel.  Note it is expected that people provide their own dinner plans on Friday.  On Saturday, in addition to all the meals and cracker barrel, we will be hiking around and exploring the gorge then visiting the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. VINS' mission is to motivate individuals to care for the natural environment through education, research, and avian wildlife rehabilitation.  Scouts will also have the opportunity to visit the Cabot Creamery Quechee Store and sample some of Cabot’s world-renowned cheeses and other Vermont specialties.  Scouts might wish to have a little bit of spending money for the store. Sunday we will have breakfast and pack for departure.  We should arrive in Westford before noon on Sunday.

 

In addition to the usual camping gear and clothes, remember to pack: suntan lotion, water bottle, bug spray, water bottle, rain gear, water bottle, scout handbook, and of course a water bottle. Scouts may need some extra spending money for dinner Friday, gift shop at Vermont Institute of Natural Science and the Cabot Quechee Store. 

           

Directions (travel time approximately 2 hours Westford)

 

For GPS please use this address: 5800 Woodstock Rd, Hartford, VT

 

Link to Google Map

 

Additional Information:

           

Information on Quechee State Park: https://vtstateparks.com/quechee.html

Vermont Institute of Natural Science: https://vinsweb.org/

Cabot Quechee Store: https://www.cabotcheese.coop/cabot-quechee-store

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:

Russ Ohanian, rohanian@gmail.com, cell (508) 395-5518

 

 

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Time to sign up for summer camp -Deposits due now

Posted on Jun 18 2019 - 3:39pm

Spring is here which means it is time to start thinking about Summer Camp!  Troop 437's Summer Camp week is July 14th to the 20th.  We want to hear from everyone so we know if you are going or not.  Please see the attached sign-up sheet for details.

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Cutbill and Eggert Eagle Court of Honor

Posted on May 29 2019 - 6:13pm

Scout Troop 437 

Invites you to a special 

Court of Honor

 To confer the rank of Eagle Scout upon

Thomas Cutbill

and

Matt Eggert  

Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at 3:30 PM

 

Cameron Senior Center

20 Pleasant Street, Westford, MA 01886

Reception following ceremony

RSVP by April 30th, 2019 at rsvp.westfordtroop437.org 

or via e-mail  to rsvp@westfordtroop437.us  

or phone 978-692-0054

 

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Quick show of hands - June Camping Trip - Need to know who is interested by end of day on Thursday

Posted on Apr 24 2019 - 3:11pm
We need to get a rough estimate of how many people will be attending the June camping trip so we can reserve the right number of campsites.  Please take 30 seconds to fill out the form at the link below.   Even if you know you will not be attending please respond via the link below so we have a clear count of who is not going.  This is a non-binding show of hands to see who is interested.
 
The June camping trip is a 2 night event - Friday June 21st to Sunday June 23rd.  We will be camping at Quechee State park in Vermont and hiking around Quechee Gorge and exploring the surrounding area on Saturday and Sunday morning.  Arrival will either be Friday afternoon or Friday evening.  Approximate cost will be $40 - $45 per person.
 
Please click here to complete a short response form by end of day on Thursday.
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Bike Sale All Hands on Deck

Posted on Apr 24 2019 - 3:11pm
Hi all, 
 
The Bike Sale is fast approaching (11 days) and to make it successful we need your help.  As the primary fundraiser for the troop, it is an All-Hands-On-Deck event.  
 
We have created a SignupGenius identifying general time slots and positions for both SCOUTS and ADULTS.  Please sign up for any position that your available for.  If your only available for part of a time period, that's ok, just make a note of it.  
 
Those of you who signed up on the paper form, Thank you.  The SignupGenius has been completed for you.  Check it, but you should be all set.
 
 

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9th Annual Bike & Sporting Goods Sale - Saturday, April 27th on the Westford Common

Posted on Apr 24 2019 - 3:08pm

It's time for the 9th Annual Bike and Sporting Goods Sale!  Please mark your calendars and sign up to help with the sale on Saturday, April 27th.  We'll need help Friday, April 26th, 6-8pm, at the Legion for the consignment/donation drop-off.  Then we'll need help during the day Saturday, April 27th, starting at 7am to set up for the sale and run the pre-sale drop-off.  There will be a couple work shifts to cover the sale that runs from 9am-1pm.  Finally, we'll need help for clean-up and consigner pick-up from 1-2pm.

The Troop's Bike and Sporting Goods Sale is consistently a huge success thanks to all of your support!

Check out the full details on the 2019 Sporting Goods Sale information page.  E-mail any questions to Barbara Anderson at bikesale@westfordtroop437.us

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