Hi all,

The Troop Bike Sale is coming up fast (April 30) and to help us gather more goods to sell, we are asking all families to reach out directly to your neighbors to announce the event and collect donations of bikes, sporting goods and camping equipment.  Particularly if you have a neighborhood email group or Facebook group you can post to.  Below is a drafted message you can use - feel free to edit it.  
If you are unable to pick up/store the donations, let us know and we'll find someone to help you.  If you end up storing donations that need some work, let us know as we may have a repair session prior to the sale.
Thanks - looking forward to a great sale this year!

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Hi Friends and Neighbors!
I am a member of Scout Troop 437 and we are excited to announce that we will be having our annual Bike and Sporting Goods Sale on Saturday April 30th on the Westford Common.  I'm collecting donations of used bikes, sporting goods and camping equipment for the sale.  If you are interested in donating, please contact me and we'll plan an easy pick up at your house.  We also have a consignment option where you set the price.  All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls of Troop 437.  

More details on the event, including consignment, can be found here:
https://www.westfordtroop437.us/node/1370

Thanks for reading!
[Name]
[Street Address]

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 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!