A History

Boy Scout Troop 78 - Nanuet, NY

Troop 78 was chartered on May 1, 1982 under the sponsorship of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Nanuet, NY. The first Scoutmaster was Gerard Bogin who served until 1985. Kevin Kilb was the first Senior Patrol Leader serving from 1982 to 1983. Kevin Kilb’s father, Karl, was the first Committee Chairman. Troop 78 has always been active in High Adventure and has sent representatives to National Jamborees, World Jamborees and Philmont. Since its beginning, 38 scouts from Troop 78 have earned scouting’s highest award, the rank of Eagle. Over the years, Troop 78 has been one of the most active units in Rockland County. It can be proud of it’s accomplishments and looks forward to even greater ones in the future.

Troop Leadership

Scoutmasters

Gerard Bogin May 1982 – October 1985

George Ferguson October 1985 – February 1995

Robert Paxton February 1995 – June 2003

Frank Calfa June 5, 2003 to date

Committee Chairpersons

Karl Kilb 1982 – 1988

Ken Kopf 1988 – 1989

Richard Jennings 1989 – 1994

Linda Ridder 1994 -- 1996

Josephine Little 1996 – June 2003

Ursula Woolley June 2003 to date

Senior Patrol Leaders

Kevin Kilb 1982 – 1983

Gerard Bogin 1983 – 1984

Kevin Kilb 1984 – 1985

Frank Solomone 1985 – 1986

Kenneth Kilb 1986 – 1987

James McCarthy 1987 – 1988

Greg Greene 1988 – 1989

Gregory Ferguson 1989 – 1990

Christopher Matarese 1990 – 1991

Brian Walsh 1991 – 1992

Carlos Alimurung 1992 – 1993

Roy Marasigan 1993 – 1994

Carlo Darcelin 1994 – 1995

Steffan Rhonda 1995 – 1996

Chris MacKenzie 1996 – 1998

Joseph Nash 1998 -- 1999

Anthony Oliveri 1999 – May 2001

Matthew Turselli May 2001 – June 9, 2002

Brian Wasserman June 9, 2002 – June 5, 2003

Steven Turselli June 5, 2003 – May 27, 2004

Timothy Woolley May 27, 2004 – Mar. 1, 2005

Edwin Macelus Mar. 1, 2005 – Oct. 20, 2005

Alex Palestro Oct. 20, 2005 – Oct. 5, 2006

Michael Dempsey Oct. 5, 2006 – October 4, 2007

David O’Neill October 4, 2007 – April 3, 2008

Stephen DePaul April 3, 2008 – to date

Eagle Scout Honor Roll

Kenneth Kilb December 1988

Kevin Kilb December 31, 1988

Greg Greene June 24, 1989

Thorton Ridder December 29, 1990

James McCarthy January 26, 1991

Philip Esposito June 29, 1991

Gregory Ferguson June 29, 1991

Stephen McCarthy October 26, 1991

Christopher Matarese November 23, 1991

Brian Walsh June 26, 1993

Jason Daniels Sept. 18, 1993

Jay Philip Dec. 3, 1993

Carlos Alimurung March 26, 1994

Patrick Farley June 25, 1994

Anthony Matarese January 28, 1995

Carlo Darcelin Sept. 30, 1995

Ramiro Marasigan Nov. 25, 1995

Jared Ridder June 29, 1996

Brendan Walsh August 8, 1996

Brendan Holt June 1, 1997

Craig Paxton June 28, 1997

Sean Keirnan August 11, 1998

Chris MacKenzie 1999

Joseph Nash March 25, 2000

Peter Ferriello June 1, 2002

John Tobin Sept. 28, 2002

Wayne Werner Sept. 28, 2002

Anthony Oliveri November 30, 2002

Brian Wasserman September 5, 2003

Kurt Paxton February 22, 2003

Matthew Turselli October 3, 2003

Joseph Calfa December 18, 2004

Stephen Turselli March 3, 2005

Matthew Freyvogel August 6, 2005

Timothy Woolley August 27, 2005

Edwin Macelus January 28, 2006

Alex Palestro

Rodney Macelus

Timeline of Significant Events

2006

o November 5 - Troop 78 organizes a memorial to fallen Eagle Scout Phillip Esposito who was killed in Iraq in June 2005. This marks the culmination of Edwin Macelus’ Eagle Project, and it was attended by roughly 200 people including the Esposito Family, local government officials, Scouts and representatives from the military.

o October 21 - Troop 78 organizes 1^st Rockland District Community Service Day. Over 200 scouts contribute more than 550 hrs of service to the community.

o National Camping Award (Bronze Level)

2005

o June 5^th - Troop 78 Eagle Scout and Captain in the Army, Phillip Esposito, was killed while serving his country in Iraq.

o David O’Neill, Kevin Wasserman and Mike Dempsey attend the 16^th National Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, VA

o National camping Award – 250 nights / days (Bronze Level)

2004

o Joseph Calfa attended Philmont

2003

o 1st Place Rockland District Klondike (February)

o 1st Place Rockland District Camporee (Fall)

2001

o Anthony Oliveri, Kurt Paxton, Brian Wasserman and Craig Paxton (ASM) attended the 15^th National Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, VA

o In response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Troop 78 organized a flag sale and raised $19,000 for the New York Police and Fire Widows and Children’s Benefit, Inc.

2000

o 1st Place Rockland District Camporee (Fall)

1997

o 14^th National Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill, VA

1995

o 2^nd Place West Point Camporee (Spring)

1994

o 1^st Place West Point Camporee (Spring)

1993

o 1^st Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Fall)

o Tom Baldwin, Jared Ridder, Brendan Walsh and George Furgeson (SM) attend the 13^th National Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, VA

1992

o 3^rd Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Fall)

1991

o Thorton Ridder attended Philmont

1990

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

o 4^th Place West Point Camporee, 1^st Place in Knot event (Spring)

o 1^st Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Fall)

o Brian Walsh and Patrick Farley attended the World Jamboree in Mt. Sorak, Korea

1989

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

o 8^th Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Spring)

o Gregory Ferguson and Kyle Ferguson attended the 12^th National Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, VA

1988

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

o 12^th Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Spring)

o Greg Greene attended Philmont

1987

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

o 14^th Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Spring)

1986

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

o 2^nd Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Spring)

1985

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

o 16^th Place Shatemuc District Camporee (Spring)

o 11^th National Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, VA

1984

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

1983

o Troop 78 is a BSA Honor Troop

1982

o May 1^st -- Troop 78 is founded under the sponsorship of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the leadership of Scoutmaster Gerard Bogin and Senior Patrol Leader Kevin Kilb.

Compiled by:

David O’Neill

Troop Historian

November 2006

Updated May 2008

Thanks to Barbara Steiner at the Hudson Valley Council office, Bob Paxton, Frank Calfa, Mr. and Mrs. Ridder, Carlo Darcelin, Sam Rhonda, Frank Corbo and Josephine Little for providing information for this Troop History.