Scouts should bring their handbooks to Troop meetings. This will allow scouts to complete and record advancement and also reference mterial in the handbooks in support of activities during the meeting.
Have you heard the term "Court of Honor"? Are you wondering what it is? If so here is a quick description that will hopefully clarify things.
Courts of Honor are when Scouts, Families, and Friends come together to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Troop members. Courts come in two flavors...
Troop Courts of Honor
Troop 437 holds "Troop Courts" are held three times a year. One in the Fall, One in the Winter, and one in the Spring. Troop Courts are where Troop members are recognized for their achievements such as Rank Advancement, Merit Badges, Leadership, and other accomplishments that have been completed since the last court. Troop Courts take the place of a regular Thursday evening Troop meeting and end with "pot luck" style refreshments. Look for notices in the e-blast newsletters about upcoming Troop Courts.
Eagle Courts of Honor
Obtaining Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout is a major accomplishment and as such the Troop hosts a special "Eagle Court of Honor" whenever we have a new Eagle Scout to recognize. Eagle Courts are planned and scheduled as needed throughout the year and might honor a single scout or multiple scouts as appropriate. Invitations are sent out electronically announcing the Eagle Courts with a requested RSVP deadline. All families and scouts from the Troop are encouraged to attend the Eagle Courts to help celebrate the accomplishment - even if you do not know the scout it is still important to participate. Scouts from the Troop will be asked to arrive before the ceremony to help with set up and preparations.
Regardless of the type of court, be it Troop Court or Eagle Court, all Troop families are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to let a scoutmaster know.
Troop 437 will be returning to the BSA Sea Base High Adventure camp in the summer of 2018! If you like water, sun and fun you will not want to miss this high adventure!
Sign-ups are now open for this trip and will close on January 19th. Space on this trip is limited so sign-up early.
For more information check out the FAQ document. To sign-up print the Sign-up form and turn it into the Scoutmaster or the trip planners.
Scouts should bring their handbooks to Troop meetings. This will allow scouts to complete and record advancement and also reference mterial in the handbooks in support of activities during the meeting.
The Troop have some great trips coming up. Please mark your calendars now so you can avoid conflicts!
