Thank you to the 7 scouts who participated in the Legion Stage repainting!  The results look fantastic!  In addition, we painted and delivered the three flower planters that the Troop built a while back.

From the Legion: "Thank you!  The Scouts did an amazing job on the stage. The flower pots are beautiful!"

Hello!  Summer camp is just around the corner!  We have an awesome and large group of scouts going to summer camp this year.

Here are some important updates.

1. This week's Troop meeting (June 5th) will feature lots of summer camp information - What to pack, how to pack, and picking activity choices.  Scouts attending summer camp and their parents are encouraged to attend.
   
   
2. The 2025 Troop Summer Camp Guidebook is now available.  This is required reading for all scouts and parents.  It contains all the details about summer camp.
   
   
3. The process of selecting activities for summer camp is now underway.  Please see all the details at 2025 Summer Camp Activity Choices 

Outing: Quechee Gorge, Vermont Camping Trip 2-nights

Arrive: Friday, June 20 2025 after 2:00 PM  at Quechee State Park

Depart: Sunday, June 22 2025 before 11:00 AM

Signups are due before this week's Troop meeting (6/5)

Details and Signups

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.