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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

Save the Dates - March 23rd and March 30th Eagle Courts of Honor

Posted on Feb 25 2014 - 9:51pm

Due to logistical issues we have had to split the upcoming Eagle Court of Honor into two events.  Troop 437 will be holding a Eagle Court of Honor on March 23rd to honor Eric Sporel and a second Eagle Court on March 30th to honor Jeremy Hemingway and Dillon McGee.  Invitations with all the details will be sent out soon but in the meantime save the dates on your calendar so you can join these great events!

Troop Due and BSA Registration now due

Posted on Feb 25 2014 - 9:46pm
If you have not yet submitted your troop and BSA dues yet please bring them to this week's troop meeting.
 
Troop 437 annual dues and fees for each scout in 2013-2014 are a total of $76.00, plus an additional $12 if you would like a subscription to Boy's Life (optional).  The proceeds of the dues and fees are to cover Troop 437 expenses including the BSA registration fee and insurance as well as patches, pins, general troop supplies and camping equipment.

Fees for each adult leader in 2013-2014 are $26.  These are to cover the BSA registration fee and insurance.

Please make your payment made out to Troop 437 BSA by December 19, 2013.  Note that scout account monies may also be used to pay dues and fees.

Winter Storm Watch

Posted on Feb 11 2014 - 10:34pm

Scouts, you are doing a great job of "Thinking snow!"  However depening on the severity of this weeks storm it might impact our troop meeting.   If there is the need to cancel the Troop meeting mail will be sent out on Thursday afternoon and a notice will be posted to the web site.

New Troop Leaders elected - Congratulations to our leaders-elect

Posted on Jan 28 2014 - 10:39pm

Congratulations to Steven McKeen who has been elected to serve as Senior Patrol Leader for the next year.  Jack Laushine  will be serving as Assistanl Senior Patrol Leader and Brandon Chasse, Evin Lewin, and Andrew Reilly have been elected to lead their respective patrols.  The Pineapple patrol has still to hold their elections at this week's troop meeting so stay tuned for who their patrol leader will be.  These new leadership positions will take effect at the Winter court of honor on February 6th.  Congratulations to all our new leaders!

February Trip - Skiing and Snow Tubing at Pats Peak - Sign-ups due this week

Posted on Jan 28 2014 - 10:39pm

The February trip for Troop 437 is skiing or snowboarding and tubing at Pats Peak in Henniker NH. Please see their website http://www.patspeak.com for more details and directions. Pats Peak has 11 lifts servicing 26 trails, 3 terrain parks, and skiing for all levels.  We will be arriving at Pats Peak on Friday evening for a fun filled night of tubing then after sleeping over in one of the ski areas buildings we will hit the slopes skiing or snowboarding all day on Saturday.   Rentals and lessons are available for scout who would like to take advantage of them.

SPL and Patrol Leader elections this week

Posted on Jan 21 2014 - 10:53pm

SPL elections will be held this week.  All scouts should plan on attending the meeting in order to participate in selecting the troop leadership for the next year.

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