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
Nov 17th Troop Meeting	The next Troop Meeting will be at Norfield Congregational Church’s Parish Hall!
"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
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 STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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