2021 National Heart of Virginia Council – Adult Leader Application and Contract

(DO NOT FILL OUT THE NATIONAL APPLICATION AT THIS TIME)

Personal Information: please print First Name: ______M.I.___ Last Name: ______Unit Type: ______Unit # ______District: ______Street Address: ______City: ______State______Zip______Home phone: ______Cell #: ______Work #: ______Email address:______Date of Birth: ______Age: ______Primary Registered Position: ______BSA Registration #______

Applying for: _____SM only _____ASM only _____Either SM or ASM _____Venture/Assoc. Advisor

Positions served in : Date/Years ______

Vocation: ______Employer: ______Total years in Scouting: Adult ______Youth ______National attended (include year or years) ______Leadership positions at National Jamboree: ______High Adventure attended: ______

Boy training: Check all that apply, S if Staff _____ New Leader Essentials _____ Safety Afloat _____Safe Swim Defense _____ Outdoor Leader Training _____Wilderness First Aid _____ First Aid/CPR _____ Venturing Leader Specific _____ Backpack Awareness _____Youth Protection _____ _____Trainers Edge _____ Climb on Safely _____Philmont Training Center _____National Camp School _____ University of Scouting _____ Other – (please list) ______

Check all that apply, provide year if applicable: _____ Eagle Scout _____ Scouter’s Key _____ SM Award of Merit _____ Scouter’s Training Award _____Religious Award – Adult _____ Religious Award – Youth _____ Explorer Awards ______Venturing Awards ______Order of the Arrow member - _____Ordeal _____Brotherhood _____ Vigil Honor Other awards, training or honors: ______Other service to youth or youth organizations:

Signature: ______Date: ______

Code of Conduct and Participant Statement of Understanding 1. The unit’s adult leaders (Scoutmaster and Advisors) are responsible for the supervision of the unit’s membership in respect to maintaining discipline, security and the Jamboree Code of Conduct. 2. The Scout Oath and Law will be my guide throughout the Jamboree. 3. I will set a good example by keeping myself neatly dressed and presentable. (The official Scout uniform and Jamboree identifying items are the only acceptable apparel) 4. I will attend all scheduled programs and participate as required in cooperation with other unit members and leaders. 5. In consideration of other unit participants, I agree to follow the bedtime and sleep schedule of the unit, unless otherwise directed by the Jamboree program. 6. I will be responsible for keeping my tent and personal gear labeled, clean and neat. I will adhere to all Jamboree recycling policies and regulations. I will do my share to prevent littering of the Jamboree grounds. 7. I understand that the purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by any youth or adult member is prohibited. 8. Serious and/or repetitive behavior violations including cheating, stealing, fighting or profanity may result in expulsion from the Jamboree and/or serious disciplinary action and loss of privileges. Upon arrival at The Summit, the Jamboree director must be contacted for the expulsion procedure to be invoked. 9. I understand that gambling of any form is prohibited. 10. I understand tat possession of lasers of any type, and possession or detonation of fireworks is prohibited. 11. I will demonstrate respect for unit and Jamboree property and be personally responsible for any loss, breakage or vandalism of property as a result of my actions. 12. Neither the unit leader nor the Jamboree Division, BSA will be responsible for loss, breakage or theft of personal items. I will label all my personal items of value at the direction of unit leaders. 13. While participating in the action centers, aquatics and other activities, I will obey the safety rules and instructions of all supervisors and staff members. 14. In accordance with US, local and state laws, adult leaders and youth are prohibited from having firearms and weapons in their possession. 15. Scoutmasters and Advisors will be guided by the Scout Oath and and will obey all US, local and state laws. 16. Scoutmasters and Advisors must receive Youth Protection training and follow the guidelines therein prior to Pre-Jamboree training. 17. Hazing of ANY kind is prohibited in Scouting. There will be no “initiations” into Troops. 18. Adult leaders are prohibited from trading with youth members under 18 years of age. 19. Adult leaders and youth leaders must instruct youth to avoid confrontation with groups, demonstrators or hecklers and must assume a passive reaction to name-calling from individuals or groups. Units or groups must be removed from the area of potential conflict immediately. 20. Serious violation of this code may result in the expulsion from the Jamboree at the participant’s own expense.

Statement of Understanding: Leaders are selected to represent the Heart of Virginia Council based on qualifications in character, camping skills, physical and personal fitness, leadership and support of Council programs. With completion and submission of this application, I the undersigned to hereby agree to live the Scout Oath and Law and to obey and cooperate with Jamboree leaders to meet my full responsibility as a member of the Heart of Virginia Council Jamboree contingent, take such preliminary Jamboree training as may be required and to wear the official Jamboree uniform. I further attest that I have read the Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding as a condition of participation. It is with the further understanding that serious misconduct or infraction of rules and regulations may result in expulsion, at the participant’s expense, from Jamboree or during the Jamboree training. I have also read the duties of the position for which I have been selected and do hereby confirm that I am capable of fulfilling said duties during the months preceding the Jamboree, during the training, traveling to and from the Jamboree and while at the Jamboree. Payments of Jamboree registration fees, tour and equipment cost will be made in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Jamboree committee for contingent troop leaders. All fees must be paid on or before the dates imposed by the Jamboree committee. Failure to make payments in a timely and responsible manner shall constitute a breach of this agreement and shall result in removal from the position with forfeiture of all fees previously collected. In consideration of the benefits to be derived from participation in the 2021 National Scout Jamboree, any and all claims against the Boy Scouts of America, the Heart of Virginia Council, the United States of America, or any of the officers, employees, agents or other representatives of any of them, or any other persons working under their direction or engaged in the conduct of their affairs, arising out of any accident, illness, injury, damage, or other loss or harm to or incurred or suffered by the applicant named herein or to his property, in connection or incidental to the 2021 National Scout Jamboree, including preliminary training and travel, are hereby expressly waived by the applicant. I understand that the Jamboree will be covered by news media and moviemaking and broadcasting companies, and I hereby consent to the use of my voice and/or photograph in the news coverage, moviemaking or similar projects approved by the Boy Scouts of America.

Interviews: After the Jamboree Leadership Selection Committee has reviewed your application for Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and Advisor positions you will be scheduled for an interview. Interview dates will be announced soon. Please mail or fax your form to: 2021 National Jamboree Committee c/o Heart of Virginia Council, BSA 4015 Fitzhugh Ave. Richmond, VA 23230 Fax # 804-353-6109 or you can email it to [email protected]

2021 National Scout Jamboree Adult Leader Job Descriptions Scoutmaster 1. Serves as the executive officer of the troop. Serves as the liaison for his/her troop to, and a voting member of, the Jamboree Contingent Committee. 2. Works through Assistant Scoutmasters, Sr. Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders to ensure fulfillment of their duties. 3. Maintains policies and coordinates efforts of ASM’s. 4. Is personally responsible for the health, safety and morale of the troop. 5. Is always responsible for the proper behavior and conduct of the members of the troop. 6. Receives a report from the SPL on bed check each evening after taps and reports those present, accounted for and missing to the designated sub-camp leadership. 7. Serves as a liaison between the troop and the Summit leadership. 8. Assists in conducting Jamboree promotional rallies and in recruiting Scouts to attend the Jamboree. 9. Leads participants in pre-Jamboree training. 10. Accompanies the troop to and from the Jamboree. 11. By example, serves as a role model for others to follow.

First Assistant Scoutmaster - Scheduling and Records 1. Serve a troop leader in the absence of the Scoutmaster. 2. Is personally responsible for the troop’s individual Jamboree applications/contracts and medical records, and all troop records to include travel permits, gate passes, and other documents as required. 3. Works with the troop scribe in the handling of troop records and the notification of troop members of Jamboree activities and meetings. 4. Is responsible for troop first aid and contact the Summit medical officer on serious cases. 5. Maintains liaison with Summit communications officer. 6. Maintains the general morale of the troop, including distribution of mail and other communications. 7. Encourages Scout news correspondents to send news to their hometown. 8. Assists in conducting promotional rallies and in recruiting Scouts to attend the Jamboree. 9. Participates in pre-Jamboree training. 10. Accompanies the troop to and from the Jamboree. 11. By example, serves as a role model for others to follow.

Second Assistant Scoutmaster – Physical Arrangements 1. Is responsible to the Scoutmaster for troop physical arrangements. 2. Works with the troop Quartermaster in the issuance of supplies, movement and security of equipment. 3. Arranges directly with the Summit equipment and maintenance officer for supplies. 4. Working through and with the Quartermaster and Patrol Leaders, trains and oversees the patrols in their tasks of drawing food and food supplies, preparation and serving of food and cleaning up. 5. Consults regularly with the patrol cooks on the most effective ways to prepare daily food. 6. Meets daily with the patrol cooks and firemen, giving briefings on food preparation and safety precautions. 7. Oversees camp sanitation and clean-up operation after each meal. 8. Is responsible for the care and neat appearance of all equipment. 9. Is responsible for transportation of troop equipment and person baggage to and from the Jamboree. 10. Assists in conducting promotional rallies and in recruiting Scouts to attend the Jamboree. 11. Participates in pre-Jamboree training. 12. Accompanies the troop to and from the Jamboree. 13. By example, serves as a role model for others to follow.

Third Assistant Scoutmaster – Troop Activities 1. Is responsible to the Scoutmaster for program and activities of the troop, including pageants and campfires. 2. Works with the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader in administering troop activities and participation in camp-wide events. 3. Serves as banker for the troop and individual funds and coordinates sales with contingent trading post advisor for the troop. 4. Contacts the Summit activities director in handling routine matters. 5. Cares for troop and individual exhibits. 6. Assists in conducting promotional rallies and in recruiting Scouts to attend the Jamboree. 7. Participates in pre-Jamboree training. 8. Accompanies the troop to and from the Jamboree. 9. By example, serves as a role model for others to follow.

Unit Leader Qualifications

All Jamboree units are organized as provisional units. The following qualifications must be met.

Scoutmaster Currently serving as Scoutmaster, or equivalent experience Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness Have completed Youth Protection training within one year of the first day of Jamboree Participate in the pre-Jamboree training experience Have filed an Annual Health and Medical Record supplied by National BSA before pre-Jamboree training Have a history of supporting Council events Be approved by the local council

First Assistant Scoutmaster Same qualifications as the Scoutmaster

Second Assistant Scoutmaster Be at least 18 years of age Have served actively in an adult troop position for at least one year prior to the Jamboree Have completed Youth Protection training within one year of the first day of Jamboree Participate in the pre-Jamboree training experience Have filed an Annual Health and Medical Record supplied by National BSA before pre-Jamboree training Have a history of supporting Council events Be approved by the local council

Third Assistant Scoutmaster Be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree but not yet 21 by the last day Have served actively in a troop leadership position Have completed Youth Protection training within one year of the first day of Jamboree Participate in the pre-Jamboree training experience Have filed an Annual Health and Medical Record supplied by National BSA before pre-Jamboree training Have a history of supporting Council events Be approved by the local council

Venture Advisor Must have a BSA membership with a Venturing Crew Be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree Completed Venturing Leader Specific Training Have completed Youth Protection training within one year of the first day of Jamboree Be actively serving as a Crew Advisor or Associate Advisor Be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness Participate in the pre-Jamboree training experience Have filed an Annual Health and Medical Record supplied by National BSA before pre-Jamboree training Have a history of supporting Council events Be approved by the local council

The Jamboree committee has not established the final fees at this time. It should be announced within the next 45 days.