2013 Jamboree Troop A318

WOW!! We leave in 100 days

GET READY FOR THE SHAKEDOWN

The first Shakedown at Camp Pirtle is on May 1st and 2nd. Troop leadership (SPL, ASPL, Quartermaster and Patrol Leaders) will arrive at Pirtle Friday evening April 30th at 6 PM. THE REMAINDER OF THE TROOP SHOULD ARRIVE AT PIRTLE ON SATURDAY MORNING AT 8:30 PREPARED TO CAMP.

GO OVER THE GEAR LIST AND BRING WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE JAMBOREE.

We will use the Jamboree tents, so you don’t need a tent. We will camp behind the pool near the call out ring at Pirtle. Be prepared for rain and other adverse conditions.

Also don’t forget a water bottle, it is starting to get warm and staying hydrated is important.

WAGONS ARE STILL NEEDED

We still need a couple of 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 and Remaining Paperwork is 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.

If you have not completed any paperwork that was collected at the Troop meeting you should bring it to Pirtle (health form, rafting release, etc..)

Patrol Flags and items

Hopefully each patrol is making progress on your patrol flag. Also you might keep your eye open for decorations related to your patrol that you could use on your chuck box or other equipment.

Troop 1525 Member Spotlight

The spotlight for this issue will shine on Quartermaster Tyler Reed. Tyler is from the thriving metropolis of Latexo and is an active member of Troop 419 in Crocket Texas. Tyler has earned the rank of Life and is currently procrastinating on his Eagle project, but plans on earning his Eagle soon.

Tyler has recently started driving. He has served in several troop positions including the Senior Patrol Leader. He has also participated in several district and council events including serving on NYLT staff in 2009 as the quartermaster. Tyler is also an active member of the Tall Timbers Order of the Arrow chapter.

When he is not participating in scouts you might find him busy at school working with FFA or a number of other school clubs or with his Youth Group. Tyler has played basketball and enjoys camping.

So, if you need a quarter, Tyler is your man. No really, he will work with Mr. Hassell to make sure each patrol has the needed equipment for patrol activities, like cooking and eating meals.

Featured Activity- Jamboree Activities

Check out the Jamboree web page at http://www.bsajamboree.org/Activities.aspx for a list of all the activities or follow the links on the items below to get a description. Some of the activities will continue during the entire Jamboree and some are onetime events. The Jamboree offers considerable more than you can ever think about doing. This means you need to take some time and decide what is important to YOU and come up with a plan to accomplish it. Of course you need to find a buddy or two that is interested as well so you have someone to do it with.

A partial list of Jamboree Activities:

5K Fun Run, Action Alley, Action Centers, Air-Rifle Shooting, Amateur (Ham) Radio Operators, American Indian Village hosted by the Order of the Arrow, Aquatics, Archery, Bikathlon, Boys' Life, Brownsea Island Camp, Buckskin Games, Camp Thunder, Climbing Towers, Confidence Course, Conservation, Daily Ceremonies, DisAbilities Awareness (Scouts With Disabilities) Challenge, Fishing, Hometown News, Jamboree Band, Merit Badge Midway, Motocross, Mountain Boarding, National Exhibits, Order of the Arrow Jamboree Adventure: The MYSTERIUM COMPASS, Outback Centers, Pioneering, QBSA, Rappelling Tower, Subcamp Activities, Technology Quest (formerly Arts and Science Expo), Trapshooting

Next Jamboree Event

Our next Jambo event is the first Shakedown at Camp Pirtle on May 1st and 2nd. Troop leadership (SPL, ASPL, Quartermaster and Patrol Leaders) will arrive at Pirtle Friday evening April 30th at 6 PM. THE REMAINDER OF THE TROOP SHOULD ARRIVE AT PIRTLE ON SATURDAY MORNING AT 8:30 PREPARED TO CAMP.

GO OVER THE GEAR LIST AND BRING WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE JAMBOREE.

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.

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

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2 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.

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