Hello Troop Parents!  Do you like money?  Do you like Scouts?  if so then you should help us out!  We are in need of a new Troop Treasurer (ok, so I never said the money would be yours!).    Treasurer is a vital position on the Troop Committee that helps the troop go.  

The Treasurer works with the Committee Chair and Scoutmaster to ensure the troop's finances are properly tracked.  Most of the work can be done during troop meetings or at home between meetings whichever fits best with your schedule.  If you have questions or would like to help out with the Treasurer roll please contact the Committee Chair David Barnard.

The October trip for Troop 437 will be over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. This trip is a mountain day hiking trip! On Saturday the boys will setup camp at Osceola Vista Campground Site H with an opportunity for an afternoon hike. On Sunday the boys will tackle one (or more) of the infamous New Hampshire 4000 Footers! There are many different hikes within the valley for all ability levels.

We will be camping and cooking outdoors; the weather this time of year can range from cool to cold. As scouts we must be prepared to not only enjoy but to thrive in the elements. The minimal equipment needed: tent with a rain fly, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, mess kit, extra pairs of socks, sturdy shoes or hiking boots, rain gear, sunscreen, layered clothing, flashlight with good batteries, full water bottles (full), Boy Scout Handbook, and a pack to put all your items in. Additional optional survival items such as a small tarp and rope are suggested but not required. There may be an opportunity for a short hike on Saturday afternoon for those that are interested. On Sunday we will do a loop hike over Mt Oseola and East Osceola then down towards Greely Pond and back to the campground. The boys (and adults) attending should be prepared to be out on the trail all day on a strenuous yet rewarding hike. A separate shorter hike is also feasible as long as there are enough adults to support it.

Troop 437 is sponsoring a SOLO Wilderness First Aid course on September 19th and 20th.  In order to cunduct safe outdoor excursions and high adventure trips the troop needs adults certified in wilderness first aid.  In addition all adult leaders, parents and scouts 14 and over are invited to participate in the training.  The cost is $130 per person and the course is a full two days.  This is being held at the Legion Post 437 Hall.

More information about the course can befound on the SOLO WFA web site

When: September 19th and 20th 2015 8:00AM-4:00PM

Where: American Legion Post 437, 114 Dunstable Rd, Westford MA, 01886

Who: Open to the public, but intended for Boy Scout Leaders, parents and/or Boy Scouts ages 14 and up.

Price: $130 per person.  Breakfast and Lunch will be provided both days.

Contact: troop437course@gmail.com for more information or to register.

Mr. Carpenter will be starting Emergency Preparedness merit badge sessions soon.  Please contact Mr. Carpenter if you are interested in earning the badge.

Emergency Preparedness is an Eagle required merit badge as an alternative to Lifesaving.

You can find the requirements for Emergency Preparedness at meritbadge.org

Troop 437 will be conducting a 9/11 Flag Ceremony and remembrance ceremony at Willow Manor in Lowell.  

The Troop will be helping the Willow Manor nursing home do a remembrance to honor the day and a recognition of the residents that have served our country with a certificate from the nursing home.  Scouts will completing a flag ceremony and present the certificates.