Scoutmaster McKeen makes fairly frequent trips to the scout shop.  If you are in need of a particular patch for your uniform you can let him know and he will pick them up the next time he is there.

The 437 unit numbers, patrol, and quality unit patches are provided by the troop.  The world crest and council patch are bought from the scout shop.  Rank and position patches are presented at Courts of Honor.  If you need replacements please talk to the Scoutmaster or the Advancement Chair.

Members of Troop 437 have the opportunity to participate in the New England Orienteering Clubs Spring Scout-O orienteering event. This program will emphasize skill development, training, and practice. Scouts (and adults) will be able to learn orienteering skills such that they will be able to orienteer through the woods on their own. Ample orienteering courses will be available for scouts to practice their orienteering skills. Boy Scouts can complete First Class requirement #2 (orienteering) as well as many requirements for the Orienteering Merit Badge. For more information on this event visit New England Orienteering web site

 Please Sign and Return Permission Slip with payment to this week's troop meeting: Thursday,February 28

The invitations for Kevin Dibble's Eagle Court have been mailed.  If you have not received one yet please contact the Scoutmaster.  Please RSVP so that we can plan appropriately. 

At the February 28th Troop meeting we will be hosting a representative from the Town to present a Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco awareness program.  This will fulfill the Second Class rank requirement 9a which many scouts need.