Scout Troop 437

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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.

2025 Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett

Troop 437 Good Turns!

Posted on Jan 21 2020 - 12:00pm

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Do a Good Turn Daily! The Scout Slogan. It is one of the defining values of a Scout. Troop 437 is always looking for opportunity to give back to our community and help those who can use a helping hand. We are creating a Remind communication list to help communicate opportunities when they arise that Scouts can help on. Are you interested in hearing about opportunities to Do and Good Turn (and who wouldn't be)? Simply follow the steps below to signup for the Troop's "437GoodTurns" Remind list and you will receive text messages, e-mail, or phone notifications when an opportunity arises.

The Troops first "Good Turn" endeavor is to help Mr and Mrs Bruno with snow shoveling this year. Mr Bruno is a Veteran, a life long scouter, and the Troop's charter organization representative. He has contributed countless hours towards the success of the Troop, the American Legion Post, and the larger scouting community. We will be sending messages to the Remind list soliciting volunteers when there is shoveling to be done. For most snow storms it should only take a couple of volunteers and if we share the work over the winter it should be easy to accomplish and will be a big help to Mr and Mrs Bruno.

If you know of opportunities that you think would be good for Troop 437 to help out with please let the Scoutmaster know.

So by now I am sure you are wondering - How to I get on the 437GoodTurns Remind list? Well it is very simple - do one of the following:

By text message: Send "@437gt" to 81010
On the web: Go to http://rmd.at/437gt
Install and run the Remind app from your phone's app store

Sign up! Help out! Do a Good Turn!

January Trip - Cabin Camping at Nobscot Scout Reservation - Signups due by January 9th

Posted on Jan 8 2020 - 3:35pm

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Nobscot Scout Reservation

Nobscot Scout ReservationThe January trip is winter cabin camping at Nobscot Scout Reservation in Sudbury MA. We'll be meeting at the Abbot School at 9am on Saturday and carpooling from there. We expect to return to Abbot late Sunday morning.

We have two cabins reserved -- one for the Boys Troop and one for the Girls Troop -- which will help keep us out of the rain. Yes, Rain. As of this writing it looks like the weekend will be unseasonably warm and breezy with a chance of rain throughout. All Scouts must have rain gear and a dry spare set of clothing!

Check the Troop website for recommended camping gear (https://www.westfordtroop437.us/node/1521), only thing you do not need is a tent (unless you want to sleep outside on a rainy night...).

Remember, the Patrols will be holding an Iron Chef Competition. Are you up to the challenge of cooking over a wood stove or cooking over a fire in the cold winter air? The PLC will provide some additional details at the upcoming meetings. Bring a good set of hiking boots and we'll enjoy the scenery and hills of the Camp.

Thanks!

Mr. Masterson

Troop Expense Reimbursement

Posted on Jan 8 2020 - 3:33pm

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EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT! - Hello Parents, when the Troop goes on a trip,
we collect funds to pay for food and other planned expenses for that
trip. Most of the time one (or more) Scouts on the trip is the grub
master and purchases and (you!) pays for the food. On rarer occasions
you may be asked to purchase something that the Troop needs for a trip
or a meeting. You can be reimbursed by the Troop for these purchases.
All we ask is that you complete an expense reimbursement form and submit
it, with receipt(s), at a regular Troop, within 90 days of incurring the
expense. All forms should be submitted to the Troop Scribe, or his
designee (your Scout should know who that is). Forms and instructions
are available on the Troop website at:
https://www.westfordtroop437.us/taxonomy/term/1055. Reach out to the
Treasurer or any of the adult leaders,
if you have any questions.

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Thank you

Eagle Court of Honor - Ben M and Neil B - Please RSVP by December 20th

Posted on Jan 1 2020 - 5:52pm

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Annual Troop Dues - Pay by Nov 21st (Past Due)

Posted on Dec 4 2019 - 4:36pm

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We are now collecting Troop dues and the BSA membership fee for the upcoming Scout year. Total being collected is increased over last year due to the fee increase that BSA just publicized. For more details on the BSA fee increase, please see:

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/23/bsa-membership-fee-to-change-beginning-jan-1-2020.

Note that Troop dues have not increased for the coming year.

Troop dues remain at: $50
BSA Scout registration is now: $60 (up from $33)
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Total Scout fees due by 11/21: $110

BSA Adult registration is now: $36 (up from $33) , also due by 11/21

We apologize for the increase, unfortunately, we have no control over the National membership fee set by the BSA.

The Troop 437 Committee does not want any Scout 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 Scout Masters (Andy McKeen\Cindy McKeen), Committee Chair David Barnard, or Committee Treasurer David Carpenter to discuss available options. Any requests will be kept completely confidential.

Please turn in your dues/registration payment by November 21st.

November Trip, Day Hiking Cannon Mountain, Nov 16

Posted on Nov 13 2019 - 9:05pm

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With consideration of the forecast for this weekend and discussion with the committee, we have decided to downgrade this weekend's trip to a day hike.

It is expected to be very cold on Saturday, such that it would not be safe to camp without cold weather gear, which most scouts do not own. However, a winter hike is still within reach.

If you were reluctant to join us for the camping trip, please reconsider and join us for the day hike. It will be lots of fun.

Be Prepared! It will be snowing this week in the area and be cold on Saturday with the high around 20F, so plan ahead.

Snow boots,
hiking socks
snow pants,
several layers of shirts, sweaters, and jackets,
hat,
ski gloves,
thin gloves
and a backpack to put it all in.
And no cotton please (Seriously, no cotton pants or sweatshirts or jackets)

And bring food and water. Bars are best. (Cliff bars are my favorite) Things you can eat with your gloves on. Sandwiches are good too.

Snow! Though I don't expect to see a lot of snow, It will be worth having something to keep you feet from slipping. Bring your snowshoes, or micro spikes.

Buy Micro-spikes here They are cheap and effective. you will use them for years to come. I have a few extra sets. let me know if you want to borrow one.

We will be meeting at Abbot School at 7am, as was the original plan, returning late afternoon/early evening.

The trip fees will be refunded for those who have already paid, as this will no longer have any expenses. But the scouts will need a few bucks in case we stop for dinner on the way home.

Please feel free to ask any questions about the trip or what to bring etc. I am here to help.

Yours in Scouting,

-Mr. Anderson