2013 Jamboree Troop A318

E.T.A.C. JAMBO TROOP 688

Volume 1, Issue 1 February 6, 2013 February 2013

Welcome to Troop 688

Welcome to East Texas Area Council Jamboree Contingent Troop 688. Our troop is composed of predominantly scouts from our council outside of the Tyler Area. Our sister units will be Contingent Scout Troop 689 (led by Paul Williamson) and two venture patrols (led by Peggy Scott). Troop 689...

DESCRIPTIONS OF ELECTIVE AND CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES WITH PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT VENUES AND REQUIREMENTS:

The High Adventure ELECTIVE and CURRICULUM program activities will be available in a number of ADVENTURE AREAS located on SUMMIT property which will ONLY be accessible to registered jamboree participants. A preview version of many of the High Adventure activities will also be available in SUMMIT CENTER and these will be open to all participants, unit leaders, staff and daily visi...

Jamboree Package for Payment of Jamboree Fee

(Per Person)

1 National Jamboree Fee ($850)

1 Jamboree Duffle Bag

1 Day Pack

3 Shakedown/Training Events (includes materials and food)

1 Hat/Cap

~3 Custom Jamboree Contingent T-Shirts

1 Name Badge

2 Jamboree Patches (sewn above right front pocket on Scout Shirt)

3 Restricted Custom Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches

2 Trading Custom Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches

3 Cont...

Dear Scout or Venturer,

Thank you for registering to attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree to be held for the first time at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia in July 2013. The East Texas Area Council Jamboree Committee is excited that you want to attend. Since you have this letter, you have already registered.

Over the next several weeks we will be signing up scouts and Venturers to be part of our council’s two contingent scout troops and one venture crew. So, if...

Packing

pack with padded hip belt-capacity: external frame–4000 cu in +/- or internal frame–4800 cu in +/-

*pack cover–waterproof nylon .......................*6-12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack clothes

http://www.rei.com/product/795622/osprey-aether-70-pack

http://www.rei.com/product/811550/kelty-trekker-65-external-frame-pack

http://www.rei.com/product/811561/kelty-coyote-80-pack

http://www.rei.com/product/731953/gregory-seam-s...

May 2011

Crew 713-106 Members and Parents of Crew Members,

Congratulations on deciding to accept the challenges Philmont has to offer you. You will, without a doubt be challenged in many ways, but you will have PHUN. As hard as it might be to believe, now is the time to start preparing for your adventure for the summer of 2012. In much the same way as a mountain climber commits to the challenge of climbing a mountain, preparing for this trip will require commitment. However, by th...

From current Philmont Guidebook to Adventure--Labels- Label all your clothing and equipment with your name and expedition number (713-106) so your gear can be readily identified.

Packing

pack with padded hip belt-capacity: external frame–4000 cu in +/- or internal frame–4800 cu in +/-

*pack cover–waterproof nylon .......................*6-12 1-gallon Zip Lock plastic bags to pack clothes

Sleeping

sleeping bag in stuff sack lined with plastic ba...

Crew 713-106 Members and Parents of Crew Members,

Please take a minute and look over the contents of this envelope related to your 2012 Philmont trek. Please fill out the postcard and return it to me. Keep this information in a place you can find and use the included envelopes to make the payments.

The dates for our trip will be from July 12, 2012 to July 26, 2010. Next, I anticipate our trip to cost about $1150. The fee that Philmont is charging is $740. The rest of the money wi...

Thoughts on Packing

You need three sets of gear for the Jamboree. The first set will go on the Ryder Truck that we will pack this weekend. It will consist of your cot and carpet for your tent. It should be labeled with your name and patrol. If you have something that will not fit in your footlocker, we can try to pack it on the truck, like a foldable chair, but if it does not fit, you will be out of luck.

The second set of gear is your foot locker. It will be pack...

Final Preparations- Three weeks to go…

WOW, we are getting close. Here are a few things to remember:

1. You need at least 2 uniforms with Jamboree patches. Any complete scout uniform will work. A uniform inspection will be held at the shakedown.

2. Your personal stuff needs to be labeled so ANYONE can identify it. Your name and troop 1525 needs to be on anything you want back. We will check at the shakedown.

3. Get organized. All your stuff needs...