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Attending the 2017 National Scout Jamboree Unit Leader Introductions Attending the 2017 National Scout Jamboree Unit Leader Introductions Mike Jim Beck Michael John “Sully” Parker Devenport Sullivan Brian Robert Chris Graf Heather Martin Page Spencer- Urban Stale Robert Kyle Bjordal McLemore ZumBerge 3rd Asst. SMs TBD Today’s Agenda • Critical documents in your Jamboree packet • Jamboree troop and crew organization • Jamboree travel and event overview • Washington itinerary • Administrative issues • Personal equipment • Future meetings and “shakedowns” • Questions Jamboree Organization 3 Jamboree Boy Scout Troops • 36 Boy Scouts • 1 adult Scoutmaster and 3 Asst. Scoutmasters • 4 patrols • Troops camp in base camp for Southern Region Scouts • Troop officers: SPL, ASPL, QM, Scribe, Historian, PLs, APLs, Chaplain Aides • Applications for troop positions must be submitted to SM by December 2, 2016. Jamboree Venturing Crew • 8 Venturing Youth • 1 adult Advisor and 1 Associate Advisor • Crews camp in base camp with U.S. Venturers and International Scouts. • Crew officers: Pres., V.P. - Administration, V.P. - Program, Secretary, Treasurer. • Applications for crew positions must be submitted to Advisor by December 2, 2016. Jamboree Correspondents • Youth participants – Boy Scouts and Venturers – may serve as news correspondents for local newspapers or online publications. • Youth make arrangements with local editors and producers for news outlets in their community. • Editors at the Jamboree Hometown Media center help them prepare and transmit stories to news outlets at home. • Sign up process open soon. Jamboree Overview Overview - Travel • Depart Austin: early morning July 17, 2017. (Actual flights will be confirmed in June 2017.) • Depart Washington for Jamboree: Wed., July 19. • Return to Austin: late on Friday, July 28, 2017 Overview – Water Activities • Kayaking • Dragon boat • SCUBA • Stand-up paddleboard • “Water reality” • Fishing • Whitewater rafting option Overview – On wheels & in air • Zip lines • Rock climbing • Bouldering • Mountain biking • Mountain boarding • BMX • Skateboarding Overview – Shooting & field sports • Shooting – Archery – Shotgun – Rifle – Pistol – Paint ball • Field sports • Pioneering • Highland Games Overview – Explore with your mind • Merit badge exhibits & laboratories • Conservation Trail • Faith & beliefs exhibits • STEM Quest Area • Scouting and Scouting- related organization displays • Military service exhibits Overview – major events • Stadium Shows – Major arena events with entertainment, some nationally known bands. • Day of Service – For one day, unit goes off site for day of service to help local community in need. • Worship Services Overview – Patch Trading Overview – Family visits • There is a special visitors area and families are welcome. • Some activity areas not open to visitors. Some base camps off limits. • Additional fees for visitors. Overview – Jambo memorabilia Large Trading Posts filled with every type of Jamboree apparel and memorabilia are located in every major section of the Jamboree site. Overview – Official uniform Overview - Patches, etc. • Jambo fee includes: – 1 complete set of Jambo patches (including center patches) – Contingent neckerchief & slide – 4 council jamboree council shoulder patches – 2 council jamboree unit numeral patches – Contingent t-shirt and hat • Will be able to order more (to collect or trade). • Online order due January 1, 2017. Overview - Patches, etc. Overview – Weather conditions July in southern West Virginia Highs: 80s Lows: 60s Rain: 5-6 inches (rainiest month) Humidity: 60-70% Wind: light Hot, humid. It will rain. Overview – Whitewater rafting option • A limited number of whitewater rafting slots will be available to participants. • Each rafting trip costs $65 per person. • Will announce sign-ups very soon. Washington, D.C. – Tentative Day 1 • Arrive in Washington around Noon. • After lunch: – Arlington Nat’l Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown, Kennedy Gravesite, Iwo Jima Marine Memorial • Drive by Pentagon; Dinner at Pentagon City Mall. • Visit the National Mall: Boy Scout Memorial, National Archives, Korean Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, FDR Memorial, Jefferson Memorial. Washington, D.C. – Tentative Day 2 • Capitol Hill Grounds Tour • Library of Congress • Supreme Court • Box lunch at Museum Complex • Smithsonian Museums: American History, Natural History, Air & Space • Then, Washington Monument, WW II Monument Washington, D.C. – Tentative Day 3 • Check out of hotel after breakfast. Load buses. • Depart for West Virginia. • Arrive at Summit Bechtel Reserve at Noon. Administrative Issues Administrative - Payments Remain up to date on payments to stay on list • November 1: 4th payment of $420 due ($1,860 to date) • February 2, 2017: 5th payment of $420 due ($2,280 to date) • April 1: 6th and final payment of $420 due ($2,700 to date.) Administrative – Key Dates • November 12: 1st unit meeting • December 2: Unit youth leader applications due • January 1, 2017: Patch order due online • February 18-19: Shakedown #1 at Lost Pines • April 22-23: Shakedown #2 at Lost Pines • May 13: 2nd unit meeting • July 17: Depart for Jamboree • July 28: Return from Jamboree Administrative – Medical Requirements • Must bring to 1st shakedown a BSA Medical & Health Record form (all 3 sections) with medical professional’s signature. • Be physically prepared for an experience in which we will all hike 8-10 miles each day. Administrative – I.D. from DPS • By 2nd shakedown, must have an identification card issued by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety. • https://www.txdps.state. tx.us/DriverLicense/appl yforID.htm • $16 fee, identity documents, takes about 10 days or so. Administrative – Worldstrides • In January, all must register at WorldStrides: http://worldstrides.org/Jamboree/default.html • You will input Trip I.D. number (to be provided in Jan.) and enter some basic information. • Enter jamboree unit no.: • Troop 4229 (SM Sullivan) • Troop 4230 (SM Beck) • Troop 4231 (SM Parker) • Crew 5256A (Advs. Devenport & Spencer-Urban) Administrative – Jamboree site updates • Be sure you’ve updated details on the Jamboree registration site: http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/ jamboree-registration/ • Upload a participant photo, per instructions • Notify the council of any major changes Equipment Issues Equipment – Personal list See the packing list for participants. • Personal gear for summer long-term camping • Toiletries, flashlight, sunscreen, day pack, etc. • Limited pocket money. Of course, water bottles! • Full field (Class A) uniform (esp. for travel). • Clothing for warm weather, rain, water sports. Equipment - Duffels • Council will provide a large duffel for jamboree gear • Council will provide a carry-on bag for gear used in Washington, D.C., (and during Jambo) Equipment – Troop Equipment On site on arrival at Jambo: • Tents with cots • Awning and tables • Stoves, pots, etc. Contingent provides: • plates, bowls, utensils Equipment - Electronics • Participants may bring personal electronic devices (PEDs) with charging accessories but will be solely responsible for them. (We won’t disrupt the schedule to look for lost devices, for example.) • PED use must be appropriate (in line with Scout Oath and Law) and respectful of privacy. Use must not be a distraction. No gaming during free time. • PEDs will be confiscated if a problem. Unit leaders have the final word about confiscations. Equipment – Electronics (cont.) • All cell phone numbers will be stored in unit leader phone contact lists in case youth contact is needed. • Special apps used for drawing food for unit meals. • Participants must be prepared (zip-lock bags or cases) to protect PEDs from wet weather. • There are limited charging stations so participants must plan to conserve battery power and charge when possible. • Radios may be used for listening to Jamboree radio station QBSA if not a distraction. Equipment – Electronics (cont.) • Before the Jamboree, participants should download a jamboree app (available around June), which generally work on both iPhones and androids. • During the Jamboree all information – including emergency alerts – is transmitted to those with smart phones using that app. • No information will be printed and none sent to those without smart phones. Before the Jamboree Before Jamboree Shakedowns on Feb. 18-19 and April 22-23 • Participants are expected to attend at least one, preferably both. This is practice for important Jamboree routines. • Arrive between 9-10:00 a.m. at Lost Pines Dining Hall. • Bring fully completed medical form. • Bring 2-person tent Before Jamboree • Will set up campsite with Jamboree unit • Participate in patrol and crew activities • Have Swim Check (if participant misses this, must have swim check per BSA requirements.) • Participate in Troop/Crew Campfire • Depart Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Before Jamboree At Shakedowns, we need Commissary Commandos, parent volunteers to help with food and supplies distribution. They will stay in air-conditioned Commissary Building. Need 2 volunteers from each unit. Before Jamboree • Next troop meeting is May 13, 2017 here in the Frank Fickett Center. Before Jamboree To make the most of the National Scout Jamboree experience, start preparing now!.
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