Our Story
Troop 259 was formed in 1966 when Mr. Bob Fong’s sons advanced from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting. Bob and his wife Mary had established Cub Scout Pack 259, two years earlier in 1964, in what is now the Greenhaven Pocket area. Troop 259 was sponsored originally by Caroline Wenzel Elementary School. Bob Galway served as the first Scoutmaster, with Bob Fong as the Assistant Scoutmaster. Today, Troop 259 is sponsored by St. Anthony Parish. Our Scoutmaster is Mr. Tim Colwell.
Troop 259 meets Monday evenings (7:00pm) at St. Anthony Parish, 660 Florin Road., in Sacramento. We offer young boys and girls an excellent program of scout skills, fun, leadership, advancement, and much more on the road to responsible adulthood. We invite all boys and girls (ages 11 or finished fifth grade through 18) to visit our weekly meetings.
Thinking of joining us? See why Troop 259 should be your choice! We are a Greenhaven-Pocket tradition since 1966, with 180+ Eagle Scouts and growing. Troop 259 -- Top Of The Line!
Troop 259 Top 10 |
1. Consistent GOLD achievement of Journey To Excellence Award |
2. Exciting scouting activities (Oregon summer camp, hiking, Mt. Tam, snow camping, etc.) |
3. Learn outdoor survival skills |
4. Experience future career opportunities by earning merit badges |
5. Caring and dedicated Scoutmaster and parent leadership team |
6. Parents are key in their children's success |
7. Make life-long friendships (both scouts and parents) |
8. Learn the meaning of service to the community |
9. Academics are a priority, Scouts are able to participate in other activities besides Scouting |
10. Over 180 scouts have earned their Eagle Scout rank |
ADULT LEADERSHIP |
Timothy Cowell |
Scoutmaster, 259B |
John Pitcher |
Scoutmaster, 259G |
John Pitcher |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
Jeffrey McKay |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
Edmond O'Donnell |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
Jonathon Miller |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
Martin Long |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
Phil Long |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
William Kirk |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
Marcus Doyle |
Assistant Scoutmaster |
Debbie Watson |
Committee Chair, 259B |
Wei Hu |
Committee Chair, 259G |
Wei Hu |
Advancement Coordinator |
Kristi Yin |
Advancement Coordinator |
Candace Alarcon |
Secretary |
Sean Cooke |
Chartered Organization Rep |
Chris Small |
Treasurer |
Dione Thao |
Scouter Liaison |
Jeff McKay |
Equipment Coordinator |
Sara Boyd |
Outdoor Activities Coordinator |
Scott Jow |
Website/Facebook Admin |
Fr. Mitch Maleszyk |
Executive Officer |
SCOUT LEADERSHIP |
Alexander W. |
Senior Patrol Leader |
Alex F. |
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader |
Alexander W. |
Webmaster |
Bowen H. |
Serpents Patrol Leader |
Cody Y. |
Troop Guide |
David W. |
Librarian |
Ethan S. |
Rocket Powered Patrol Leader |
Jacob W. |
Lumberjacks Patrol Leader |
Keegan C. |
Historian |
Ryan M. |
Lumberjacks Patrol Leader |
Theodore S. |
Lumberjacks Patrol Leader |
Tyler S. |
Rocket Powered Patrol Leader |
Travis A. |
Librarian |
Will C. |
Webmaster |
