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Welcome to Troop 159!

100 years

Boy Scout Troop 159 is sponsored by Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hewitt, NJ.  Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys ages 11-17. Through the Boy Scout program, The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

If you're interested in seeing what Scouting and Teamwork is all about, please contact Scoutmaster Tim Kopko at scoutmaster@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Parting note from Bruce Staubitz, Committee Chairman.

Dear All,

My dad and I were involved in Scouting when I was a youth for 7yrs, obtaining Life Scout, OA, ASM, 3x50 mile hikes on the Appalachian Trail and 1 mile swim 3 years in a row. I even went to college for Forestry, but changed majors for a business background, but I knew those experiences would be part of my adult life.

For the past 11 years, I’ve been honored to have been involved in the Cub Scouts and Troop 159, and to have been involved and seen my son obtain his Eagle. They’re many more Eagles this year and with more potential candidates arriving yearly. I hope we provided some of the building blocks you'll need as you mature through life and are able to give back to your son and community, what we were able to provide to you.

I’ve met a lot of great people, traveled and experienced many things that I wouldn’t have ordinarily done without Scouting. I wouldn’t trade that in for anything and it’ll be missed, but I know I leave you with a sense of accomplishment and that you have a great number of leaders who want to help you and the Troop continue moving forward. We have one of the best Troops in NNJC, with a solid foundation!

I sincerely thank you, for the opportunity in working with all of you and will miss the friendship, campouts, summer camp, campfires, and so much more!

However, before I step down, I challenge every one of you to obtain the highest rank of Scouting-Eagle, be one of the 4%! Lastly, follow your dreams and strive to obtain your goals in life.

Good luck to all of you and thank you,

Bruce Staubitz

March Camping Trip

Posted by Dan Butcher

Posted on 10:14, Friday, February 3

Shawnee

Our March camping trip will be to Shawnee Mountain for skiing, snowboarding and tubing March 9-11.

We will be meeting at OLQP church at 6pm to depart. We will be camping at Resica Falls Scout Reservation.

Cost is $10 per person and payment is due by Feb 29.

Please refer to the Personal Gear for Weekend Camping list when packing for the trip.

Click here for more info: Shawnee.

Upcoming Training Classes

Posted by Dan Butcher

Posted on 11:07, Thursday, February 2

Trained

First Aid/CPR

When: 2/11 and 3/25;  9-4pm

Where: Alpine Scout Camp, Greater NY Council

Cost: $25 go to alpinescoutcamp.org to register

LNT training

When: March 2-4

Where: Alpine Scout Camp, Greater NY Council

Cost: $80 go to alpinescoutcamp.org to register

Wilderness First Aid

When: April 28-29

Where: Alpine Scout Camp, Greater NY Council

Cost: $100 go to alpinescoutcamp.org to register

Upcoming events

Wednesday, 8 Feb

Troop Meeting
07:30 PM to 09:00 PM, February 8, 2012

Location: OLQP Gym

Wednesday, 15 Feb

Troop Meeting
07:30 PM to 09:00 PM, February 15, 2012

Location: OLQP Gym

Saturday, 18 Feb

Pack Blue & Gold
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM, February 18, 2012

Location: OLQP Gym

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EAGLE'S CORNER

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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!


SCOUT SLOGAN

Do a good turn daily!


OUTDOOR CODE

As an American, I will do my best to
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation minded.

Troop Contacts

Scoutmaster: Tim Kopko
scoutmaster@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Asst Scoutmaster: Rick Hibbert
asstscoutmaster1@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Asst Scoutmaster: Spencer Scott
asstscoutmaster2@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Asst Scoutmaster: Mike Ellis
asstscoutmaster3@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Asst Scoutmaster: Joseph Christen
asstscoutmaster4@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Asst Scoutmaster: Mike Benedetto
asstscoutmaster5@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Committee Chair: Glenn Gross
troopcommchair@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Secretary: Tracy DeCesare
troop_secretary@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Treasurer:Mike Goceljak
troop_treasurer@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Advancement & Training Coordinator: Michelle Woods
troop_advan@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Press Secretary: Rich Bakunas
troop_press@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

Charter Organization Rep: Deacon David Cedrone
charterrep@OLQPTroopandPack159.org

If you are having problems sending an email using the above links, please copy the address and paste into the To: box of your mail client

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Boy's Life

A SPECIAL THANKS

Our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Father Mike and Deacon Dave Cedrone of Our Lady Queen of Peace for your support of the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Committee Members and Parents!


THANK YOU!