
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 59 - MANASQUAN, NJ
WEEKLY MEETINGS THURSDAYS 7:00PM
AT THE TAYLOR GREGORY SCOUT CABIN
(BEHIND THE LIBRARY AND FIRST AID STATION)
FAQ
Scheduling
I want to use the cabin for a meeting, when is it available?
Camping
What should I bring on EVERY camping trip?
Do I need to purchase/bring my own tent?
Meetings
Do I need to bring my Scout Handbook to regular meetings?
Do I need to wear my neckerchief to regular weekly meetings?
Can I wear Sponge Bob pants/shorts to a meeting?
Scheduling
I want to use the cabin for a meeting, when is it available?
Boy Scout Schedule-
Troop meetings: every Thursday 7:00pm-8:30pm
Green Bar Meetings: Third Thursday of every month 6:30pm-7:30pm
Committee meetings: Third Thursday of every month 7:30pm-8:30pm
Cub Scout Schedule-
Webelos I - Every Thursday 4:00pm-5:30pm
Tigers - 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Weblos II - 2nd Wednesday 5:00ppm-7:00pm
Bears - Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Committee meetings - 1st Tuesday of the month 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Camping
What should I bring on EVERY camping trip?
Rain Gear
A Sweatshirt
A Knit Hat
A Camping Fork/Spoon also known as a spork.
A Cup (the best is a mug from the Fireman's Fair or Turkey Trot)
A flashlight or headlamp (a headlamp that has a red setting is the best)
A fairly good sleeping bag and a pad for under it.
2. Do I need to purchase/bring my own tent?
No. If you would like to, you may, but the troop owns many tents. It is not necessary to purchase a tent.
Meetings
1. Do I need to bring my Scout Handbook to regular meetings?
Yes. You need to bring your Scout Handbook to our weekly meeting
2. I need to wear my neckerchief to regular weekly meetings?
No. They are only required for special occasions, such as, parades or Courts of Honor. An announcement will be be made prior to anupcoming event if you need to wear a neckerchief.
3. Can I wear Sponge Bob pants/shorts to a meeting?NO! Pants/shorts shall be solid color. No plaid. No polka dots. No cartoon characters..and the color should be reasonable too. Brown, Blue, Green, are fine but day glow and fluorescent colors are not permitted.