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For over 80 years, Christmas in Morrisville has meant visiting the tree lot at Morrisville Presbyterian Church, hosted by Scouts BSA Troop 3. This tree lot has been Scout-run, with parent and community support, for decades and is a cornerstone of the Christmas season in our town.
Year after year, we see the same families come back to purchase their Christmas trees. And if you’ve been around long enough, you start to see those kids who used to be in Troop 3 come back with their own families. The tradition continues.
Each year, Scouts begin work on the annual tree sale months before anyone else is even thinking about Christmas. From practicing their lashings so they can set up the lot, to working on their Salesmanship skills for how to interact with the public during the sale. Scouts BSA Troop 3 pulls out all of the stops for a successful Christmas tree sale.
When does the Christmas tree lot open?
Scouts BSA Troop 3 will be opening the lot on Saturday, November 30th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The lot will then be open daily through December 21, or when they sell out.
What are the tree lot hours?
Weekdays 6-9
Saturdays 12-8
Sundays 11:30-7:30
What type of Christmas trees are the Scouts selling this year?
Douglas Fir and Fraser Fir Christmas trees in the 6-8 foot range.
What type of payments are accepted?
Cash, Visa/Mastercard
Can my sale benefit a specific Scout?
Right now, Scouts BSA Troop 3 is selling pre-sale tickets for the tree sale. Tickets are $2 and good for face value during this year’s sale only. While your price for a Christmas tree or wreath is the same, by purchasing pre-sale tickets from a troop member, you are helping that specific Scout achieve their goals to fund summer camp and their other activities.
If you are interested in pre-sale tickets, I have three children in Troop 3, and they’d be happy to sell them to you.
What does Troop 3 do with the money they earn?
The proceeds from the Christmas tree sale go to our annual operating budget, which includes the following:
- Summer camp at a scout reservation
- Annual rechartering & membership fees
- Meeting supplies
- Monthly camping trips and outings
- Rank Advancements, Awards, and Merit Badges
- Sending Scouts to various leadership trainings
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