Sign-ups are due before the April 7th Troop meeting.  Scouts signed up by the meeting on the 7th will participate in meal planning.

The April trip for Troop 437 will be a camping trip to Purgatory Chasm.  Always popular with the scouts, this trip includes scrambling over glacial rock formations and through natural caves.  For more information visit:  Purgatory Chasm State Reservation | Mass.gov .

We will be tent camping at Sutton Falls Camping Area, 90 Manchaug Road, Sutton, MA, and driving to Purgatory Chasm after camp is set up.  Adults attending the trip will be needed to assist with transport to and from Purgatory State Reservation.  

Information will be sent to those signed up prior to the event about carpooling.

         

The Troop will be hosting a special Court of Honor on May 14th to honor Danny and Noah for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.  Please save the date and look for an invitation with all the details coming in an e-mail.

The March trip will be on the 26th and 27th

Parents and Scouts,

The March trip for Troop 437 will be a day hiking trip in the Mt. Monadnock area. We will be camping at BSA Camp Wanocksett in Dublin NH. If conditions permit, we will go hiking and have the ability to go fishing. This is also an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the site for Summer Camp.

Due to the time of year, the weather will be unpredictable. Please be prepared for cold weather. The summit can experience winter like conditions even in summer. Scouts will be required to bring boots, micro spikes for hiking, long pants, layered clothing, jacket, rain gear, hat, gloves, and a small day pack for the hike.

Additional equipment needed: tent with a rain fly (sharing arranged with other scout(s)), sleeping pad, sleeping bag, mess kit, several extra pairs of socks, spare pair of shoes, flashlight with good batteries, water bottle, compass, map, sports gear, and fishing gear / license where appropriate.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me:

Ralph Casale   Cell 978-257-7537.

Scouts,

Indoor Troop meeting at the legion. 

Adults,

Please arrive 15 minutes early (by 8:15) for pickup. There will be a special information session on our summer camp plans at BSA Camp Wanocksett.

Thank you

This week's meeting will be focused on rank advancement.  All scouts should plan on bringing their Scout Handbook to the meeting.

Scouts are responsible for their advancement.  The Troop makes opportunities available to work on advancement but if scouts do not bring their handbook there is no way of knowing what they need to work on.  A scout should always bring their handbook to Troop meetings and also have looked at the book to know what they need to work on - the requirements are listed in the back of the handbook.

Also, be kind to your book - put it in a large zip-lock bag so it is protected from the weather and other hazards when you are not using it!