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.

2024 Summer Camp at Camp Wanocksett

Updated Expense Reimbursement Procedure and Form

Posted on Jan 5 2022 - 6:09pm

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There is an updated troop expense reimbursement process and forms.

Please go here or click on the Expense Reports link in the website Menu.

Questions can be sent to: treasurer@westfordtroop437.us

Troop Meeting this week 12/23/21 Campfire and Iron Chef Competition

Posted on Dec 23 2021 - 7:55am

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Hello Scouts,

A reminder that this week's meeting is going to be an outdoor campfire with an Iron Chef dessert challenge. All the details are in the attached handout. Remember - the challenge is for each of the patrols are supposed to create a delicious dessert over the campfire will minimal mess and cleanup - patrol boxes will not be available. If you do need any special equipment please let me know.

For this meeting, please gather at the campfire down below - no need to go into the Legion hall.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr McKeen

Pinewood Derby Workshop - Wednesday and Thursday Dec 15+16

Posted on Dec 15 2021 - 5:48pm

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For our Registered Cub Scouts

We are excited to see you soon! Please remember to bring your Pinewood derby kit and your creativity! Interested in getting a preview of what we will help you with? Checkout our Pinewood Derby Workshop Handout.

See you at 7:00pm on either Wednesday or Thursday. The event will be held at American Legion Post 437, 114 Dunstable Rd. in the upstairs function hall.

For Our Troop

This is an all hands on deck event, we need scouts and parents to help.

For our 5th year, we will be hosting the Pinewood Derby Workshop. The events will take place NEXT WEEK on both WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY evening.

This is a big night for the Troop, and we need help from all of our Scouts and Parents. We also need to borrow some of your tools

The big ticket items that we need are Bench top drill press and band saws. We also need corded hand drills, a couple shop vacs, some C-clamps.

I created a Signup Genius to track the help and tools that we need. Please take a minute to sign up for a position to help. You don't have to be an expert at anything to be helpful. You can sign up for the General Help spot if you like.

At this point, it looks like we may sell out at 25 cub scouts per night. There will be a lot of activity going on so we will want your help to ensure that it all goes smoothly. Also, its a big night for our Scouts, so please encourage them to attend both nights.

Signup Genius

Thank you

-Brett Anderson

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December trip - Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Lonesome Lake Hut Deadline This Thurs

Posted on Dec 1 2021 - 6:35pm

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We have an exciting weekend hike opportunity coming up this December 4th weekend. We are making a reservation in one of the AMC huts in the White Mountains of NH, which means with just a minimal hiking effort we can appreciate the grandness of the great outdoors while enjoying the comfort of sleeping cots and a full kitchen!

“Located in Franconia Notch State Park, Lonesome Lake Hut, known affectionately as “Lonestar” for generations of guests, offers big mountain scenery without the big mountain effort. Experience spectacular views of the Franconia Ridge across a pristine glacial lake.”

While we will be packing in (and out) all of our food and necessities, the trail to the Lonestar Hut is just 1.6 miles in over well-traveled terrain. If you just want to enjoy the beauty and serenity of winter in the White Mountains without a lot of effort, this base hike is for you. For anyone who wants to get out and explore the wilderness directly, hiking options abound from the comfort of the lodge.

We do need to get our head-count in soon, so let’s get those hands up for Scouts who want in on this excellent adventure. Not sure if you’re ready, or whether or not hiking in December sounds like a good idea? Talk to some of the older Scouts who did this hike in 2018 and/or 2019 and let them tell you how much fun it was. I’d love to see a dozen eager Scouts from all the patrols joining us this year.

DEADLINE Thursday Nov 18th. Sign up now.

Signup form:

Here is the link to the Information sheet:

Yours in Scouting,

Mr Mazgelis

Online Merit Badge University (MBU)

Posted on Nov 17 2021 - 2:25pm

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Hey Scouts!

Here's another opportunity to earn some Merit Badges, including some Eagle required ones. The Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity at Worcester Poly Tech (WPI) is putting on their annual Merit Badge University this fall over the course of two weekends. While Scouts in our Troop have attended in-person in prior years, this year will be strictly on-line.

Dates: November 6th, 2021 & November 20th, 2021

Registration opens on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST and will likely fill-up fast.

Details are at https://users.wpi.edu/~apo/MBU/

Check it out!

Troop Meeting this week - Troop Open House Scouts Arrive at 6:30pm

Posted on Oct 20 2021 - 6:17pm

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Hello Scouts,

A reminder that this week's Troop meeting is our annual recruiting Open House. It is an important event and we need as many scouts there to help out as possible. The Troop has planned a great set of activities to showcase scouting and our Troop.

Please remember the following:

As our guests will be arriving at 7, please arrive early (6:30 pm) to set up and prepare for the event
Please remember to invite your friends to come and see what scouting is! That is the best way for the Troop to get new members!

See you Thursday evening!

Scoutmasters McKeen and McKeen

Having a good turnout from our Troop to both these events is very important. Please attend.