2013 Jamboree Troop A318

Gear Notes and WAGON Search

 The jamboree site has a great gear list for you to use, that I have shared a time or two. See the list at the end of this news letter.

You might want to devote some time to finding a cot to use for the trip. Your cot needs to fold up to a reasonable size. We will be taking about 80 cots in the gear truck, so you can’t take a twin size bed.

Another item you might want to consider is a floor for your tent. A carpet remnant or a rug or a tarp would make your tent area a bit cleaner. We will be using Pirtle wall tents and they DO NOT HAVE FLOORS. Again, whatever you take needs to roll up neatly.

Finally, we need 4 or 5 wagons. If anyone has a wagon that is in good shape that your patrol can use to fetch food for your patrol twice a day, please let me know. Probably having large tires would be beneficial. If you have one that we could use during the Jamboree, please email Matt Lindsey at [email protected]

Final Payment is now due

Most of you are paid in full or are very close. It is hard to believe, but your final payments are now due. Our goal is to have everyone paid up by May 1st.

Remember the next time we meet will be at the May shakedown at Pirtle. You will get your troop supplies (patches, t-shirts, hat, etc...) at that time.

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To sign up to receive the Jamboree Navigator, visit the website at www.bsajamboree.org/NewsLetters . It will ask your name, email and council number. Our council number is 585.

Patrol Flags and items

Just a reminder, your patrol flag needs to be finished by the Shakedown

Troop 1525 Website

The Troop 1525 Web page is up and running. It is at www.troop1525.org. Please “become a member” of the site so you will get alerted when additions or changes are made.

Member Spotlight

The spotlight for this issue will shine on Michael Fedun. Michael is a Junior at Nacogdoches High School and lives in Nacogdoches, Texas. Michael will be the patrol leader of the Beaver Patrol.

Michael is the tall lanky fellow with a very little hair. The shiny head is for a reason- he is a swimmer. Michael is a member of the Nacogdoches High School Swim Team and served as the team captain this year. He has just wrapped up a very successful swim season. He is also a member of the Technology Students Association at NHS.

Michael is a member of Troop 100 in Nacogdoches and is getting close to completing the rank of Eagle. He has trekked at Philmont and actively camped with his unit for many years.

When he is not swimming or scouting, you might find Michael on the shotgun range practicing for a competitive shooting meet. He is also active in his church youth group.

Featured Activity- Visiting the US Capitol Building

The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.

You might notice on the website that the hours for tours are between 8:50 and 3:20. We will be touring about 6 PM after our visit to the Hard Rock. If this sounds strange, it is for a very good reason. Our tour guide has a day job and is not available before 6. Our tour guide’s day job is being our Congressman from east Texas. He is no other than Louie Gohmert. Representative Gohmert will give us a special behind the scenes tour of the capital. It will be a great visit. Be sure and notice the do’s and don’ts for visiting the capital.

The website to start planning your visit to the Capital Building is at http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/index.html

Next Jamboree Event

Our next Jambo event is the first Shakedown at Camp Pirtle on May 1st and 2nd. More details will follow in the April newsletter.

Personal Equipment

Scouts and Leaders- Official national jamboree uniform:

• Scout pants or shorts with scout belt

• Scout jamboree cap

• Scout shirts (short-sleeved, casual)

• Scout socks (official red top)

• Jamboree neckerchief with Jamboree neckerchief slide

• Jamboree troop numerals

• Jamboree jacket (optional) (Jamboree jacket emblem is optional.)

Required Personal Camping Equipment

1 pack

1 duffel bag—for carrying and storage of bulky items

1 day pack or other means to carry lunch

2 blankets/sheets or 1 sleeping bag (or a combination of both), and a large water-proof bag, like a garbage bag

1 air mattress

1 ground cloth

1 poncho

• Extra uniform parts (in addition to those parts of the official uniform listed)

3 sets of underwear

• Extra socks

• Laundry bag, recommended for use in a duffel bag to hold soiled clothing

2 pair of pajamas

1 swimming suit

1 pair of rubber-soled shower shoes

1 eating utensil set containing 1 knife, 1 fork, and

1 spoon

1 toilet kit containing soap in a container, comb, toothbrush, metal mirror, washcloth, and tooth paste

1 plastic washbasin

• Laundry materials (detergent in a small plastic bag)

2 hand towels

2 bath towels

1 sewing kit

1 flashlight (no flame-type lights will be permitted)

1 Scout knife

1 Bible, Testament, or prayer book according to faith

1 canteen or plastic water bottle

1 insect repellent

1 sunscreen

Optional Personal Equipment

Watch

Notebook, pen, pencil

Camera

Drinking cup (collapsible)

Shaving gear (if needed)

Musical instrument

Shoelaces (extra pair)

Air pillow (small)

Boy Scout Handbook, Fieldbook

Small personal radio or MP3 player (with earphones)

No boom boxes are allowed.

Electric lantern (spare battery and bulb)

Scout Songbook

Duffel-bag lock

Coin purse or wallet

Sunglasses

Activities Uniform

The activities uniform for youth and leaders will be a jamboree T-shirt, Scout shorts or pants, Scout socks, and Scout visored cap or jamboree cap. No Open-toed shoes.

Travel Uniform

While aboard planes, trains, buses, or autos en route, youth and leaders must wear the official national jamboree uniform.

Proper Uniforming

• Absolutely no variations in the official uniforms are to be made.

• Absolutely no hats, helmets, or caps other than those listed as the official national uniform shall be worn en route to the jamboree.

• T-shirts may be worn in troop areas, but are not proper wear at special functions.

Official Neckerchiefs and Emblems

Two jamboree emblems and one neckerchief will be issued to approved youth and their leaders. The first emblem for each individual will be sent to the council in

early summer 2009. They are to be presented to participants and may be worn on the uniform immediately. The second emblem will be sent to the council after receipt of the final national payment due on or before January 31, 2010. The neckerchief will be distributed on site.