| Weston Boy Scout Troop 788 is a proud member of the Conecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1943 an active member of the community in Weston, CT. We are pleased to be sponsored by the Norfield Congregational Church | 
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Weston’s only BSA troop, Troop 788, meets weekly Monday evenings 7:00-8:30 PM at the parish hall of Norfield Congregational Church, in Weston. There is generally at least one outdoor event each month, for example; white water rafting, snow skiing, bike riding, hiking, rock wall climbing, camping; and various community service projects. Troop 788 attends BSA’s Camp Sequassen July 6-12, 2008 as a troop, with other weeks open for independent provisional campers. For more information on our Troop and main activities, please look at the About Us section in the site.
Important News and Reminders | PLC 4-6-09 | There will be a plc tonight, ALL patroll leaders, SPL, and ASPL should attend. | Whitewater Rafting | | Personal Fitness Merit Badge | Your MB Counselor Steve Forlano would like to have your second meeting on Tuesday April 7th at the Westport Weston YMCA at 4:00 pm - 5:00pm Please make sure you have your fitness charts with you. Bring your course work. Wear your gym clothes and BE ON TIME. Please show the utmost respect before, during and after the meeting. Any questions please call Mrs. McKeown or Mrs. DeLay See you Tuesday | Alpine Campout | Despite midnight rain, and morning cold, the Alpine Campout and Hike was a great sucess. | Citizenship in the Community | Reminder...There will be no Citizenship in the Community merit badge on Monday night. Bob Minuccu, the counselor, is giving the scouts a few weeks to finish up their requirements. | Personal Fitness | If you have not contacted Mrs DeLay (kdelay@optonline.net) or me regarding the Personal Fitness merit badge, please do so by Monday morning.. The counselor needs to know how many scouts to expect on Tuesday. Meet at 5:00 PM at the Weston/Westport YMCA at the check-in desk. Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. The counselor is Steve Forlano. |
| Pictures from our Court of Honor on 1-26-09 | Citizenship in the Community | The NEXT meeting for Scouts working with Mr. Minicucci on the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge will be Monday, February 2nd, at 6:15 pm. | Court of Honor | Eagle Court of Honor and Rank Advancement Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26th | No Meeting | No meeting on Monday, January 19th -- Martin Luther King Holiday | Happy Holidays | We wish you all Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!! |
| Pictures from tree seling on 12/14/08! | Seasons Greetings --Troop 788 Scouts & Families! | Holiday Tree/Wreath Sales begin in earnest tomorrow at the Onion Barn! Thanks to all who have responded to Nadine Kerns to confirm and/or change their selling times (refer to attached schedule).
Here are just a few reminders to help make things run smoothly:
-- Please make sure you wear heavy gloves, and dress appropriately for the weather (it's gotten much colder)! -- Please bring a pocket knife, as trees and wreaths are still wrapped in twine and will need to be undone. -- If you have a truck or SUV that can be used for deliveries, PLEASE bring it!
-- Finally, bring along a few pieces of wood to keep our small warming fire going. If you have any other questions, please contact Nadine Kerns via email (NKerns@optonline.net) or at her home phone (226-6736). Thanks again to everyone for making this a hugely successful Troop fundraiser!!
Yours in Scouting,
John Babyak | "TARGET FIRST CLASS" -- TROOP 788 OUTDOOR ADVANCEMENT WORKSHOP | Attention Tenderfoot and Second Class Scouts -- please "save the date" for a very special opportunity coming up later this month. On Saturday, November 22nd, between 9 am - 4 pm, Troop 788 will be coordinating "Target First Class" -- a comprehensive outdoor advancement workshop geared solely for Troop 788 Scouts at the Tenderfoot or 2nd Class ranks. This DAY-ONLY event (no camping!) will be held at Hoyt Scout Reservation in West Redding, at the Blue Pavilion, and will focus on Orienteering, Map/Compass, Cooking, and First Aid. Note: 6th and 7th grade friends are welcome to participate with the Scouts. In fact, one of the rank requirements for First Class is to "invite a friend" to a Troop event, so why not use this outdoor event as a great opportunity to share your scouting experience. Again, please reserve Saturday, November 22nd, on your family calendar for what should be a very productive and fun-filled event. Feel free e-mail Mr. Babyak (ctmoneymgr@aol.com) or Mr. Friedrichsen (kfriedrichsen@tcresidential.com) with any questions or input about this event. Thanks! --Mr. Babyak | Fishing Merit Badge | Frank Bigelow has arranged a one day trip November 9th on the Middlebank II party boat for those interested in their fishing merit badge or just a fun day. It leaves from Captain’s Cove Seaport located on Black Rock Harbor. Parents of Scouts are welcome. More Info. | Monday Meetings
| 9/22, 9/29 at Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd.
| Court of Honor
| Honoring New Eagle Scouts Michael Fraade and Zachary Galasinski
 | October Hike/Campout
| Camp Alpine - Hike & Campout, October 25-26
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Camp Sequassen 2008
| Camp Sequassen pictures now available Many thanks to Rick Phillips for capturing and sharing some great moments of this Summer event. All the pictures are visible in the Photo Gallery - please look into the Camp Sequassen sections for a screenshow. |  | "Are Your Ready? As part of his Eagle Scout project, Connor Johnson of Weston Troop 788 presented to the Board of Selectmen at last Thursdays meeting, May 22. Connor's Eagle project includes managing volunteers to inform the citizens of Weston about emergency preparedness through a series of informational presentations. His project will instruct Weston residents how to make an emergency "Grab and Go" evacuation bag, and how to be prepared for an emergency. The project expands upon an emergency preparedness brochure by the Weston/Westport Health District. | Code of Conduct, Discipline Policy and information on Board of Review just published | Please see the details in the Code of Conduct section - scouts and parents should read it and accept the new policy. For more info or questions, you can contact Scoutmasters Eric Augustyn and John Babyak or the Troop Committee Chairman, Harry Spencer. In addition, we published guidelines on the Board of Review interviews - see Board of Review section. | EMS Discounts | EMS FAIRFIELD, Turnpike Shopping Center, 1939 Blackrock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT - Phone:203.334.7006
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Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Motto Be Prepared
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