Sunday October 1st is our annual Arrow of Light Invitational. This is an event for Webelos scouts to come and visit the troop.
Arrow of Light Scouts and Parents - Please join us from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the American Legion Post 437. The troop will be running a number of scout activities to give you a flavor of what Scouting is like and what makes Troop 437 a great troop!
Troop 437 scouts - Troop scouts should plan on attending in order to help run events and host our visitors. Scouts will need to show up early to help setup activities. Exact details will be sent out seperately.
Troop 437 parents - Troop parents are encouraged to also attend to be available to talk with Webelos parents about scouting and our troop.
With consideration of the forecast for this weekend and discussion with the committee, we have decided to downgrade this weekend's trip to a day hike.
It is expected to be very cold on Saturday, such that it would not be safe to camp without cold weather gear, which most scouts do not own. However, a winter hike is still within reach.
If you were reluctant to join us for the camping trip, please reconsider and join us for the day hike. It will be lots of fun.
Be Prepared! It will be snowing this week in the area and be cold on Saturday with the high around 20F, so plan ahead.
Snow boots,
hiking socks
snow pants,
several layers of shirts, sweaters, and jackets,
hat,
ski gloves,
thin gloves
and a backpack to put it all in.
And no cotton please (Seriously, no cotton pants or sweatshirts or jackets)
And bring food and water. Bars are best. (Cliff bars are my favorite) Things you can eat with your gloves on. Sandwiches are good too.
Snow! Though I don't expect to see a lot of snow, It will be worth having something to keep you feet from slipping. Bring your snowshoes, or micro spikes.
Buy Micro-spikes here They are cheap and effective. you will use them for years to come. I have a few extra sets. let me know if you want to borrow one.
We will be meeting at Abbot School at 7am, as was the original plan, returning late afternoon/early evening.
The trip fees will be refunded for those who have already paid, as this will no longer have any expenses. But the scouts will need a few bucks in case we stop for dinner on the way home.
Please feel free to ask any questions about the trip or what to bring etc. I am here to help.
Calling all troop parents - Trying to figure out Scouting? Have questions about summer camp? What are all the ranks about? Questions about how the Troop runs? Come to a special parents information meeting for parents during the May 16th to get the inside scoop on Troop 437 and Scouting.
The Parent's meeting will be held inside at the Legion hall while the Scouts are conducting their meeting activities outside. If the weather ris bad and the scouts need to be inside the Parent's meeting will be the following week on May 23rd.
Parents of new scouts are particularly encouraged to attend but we welcome all parents to attend if they would like.
At the start of 2016 the BSA released updated rank requirements and provided a year long transition period. That period is now over and all Scouts must use the new requirements.
For scouts with old handbooks (almost everyone in the troop who did't join this year) you can print out a new Rank Requirements Insert and staple or paperclip it in whole or just select pages into your handbook. Once you have the new requirements insert you can work with older scouts or the Scoutmaster to transfer requirements you have completed into the new insert.
If you have any questions please contact the Scoutmaster.
2016-2017 yearly troop dues and BSA registration fees are past due. Troop dues are $50 and the BSA registration fee is $26. An optional Boys Life magazine subscription can be added on for an additional $12. These fees can be paid by one check made payable to Troop 437 and need to be turned in by October 13th. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Carpenter (treasurer) or Mr. Barnard (Committee Chair).
Sunday October 1st is our annual Arrow of Light Invitational. This is an event for Webelos scouts to come and visit the troop.
At the start of 2016 the BSA released updated rank requirements and provided a year long transition period. That period is now over and all Scouts must use the new requirements.