2013 Jamboree Troop A318

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 packed on the truck and will not be unloaded on the trip. It should have your camping supplies. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS IT ON THE ROAD. The third set is your travel gear. It should be things for the hotel and rafting. You need toiletries, swim suit, a towel, and a change of clothes. Pack anything you will need on the way to the Jamboree in this bag. See the web page FAQ’s for the packing gear list.

You will also need a day bag with your raingear, a 1 quart water bottle, flashlight and things like your camera and sunscreen. I will ask EVERYONE to carry a water bottle and raingear on all outings, so bring a bag for them. You should bring a full water bottle on the bus. Be sure it is labeled.

Don’t forget the Web Page

If you have questions about what to take or anything from past newsletters, you can find it on the troop web page. Just go to www.troop1525.com and you can find it. The packing list is under the FAQ page.

Things for the trip

The response to the request for supplies for the trip has been great. Just remember, if you promised a wagon or VCR tapes or something else, be sure and bring them on the trip. Thanks for the support of all of you in preparing for the Jamboree.

The Final Shakedown

The final shakedown will begin at 9 am on July 17th and will be done by noon on July 18th. You need to arrive in your uniform ready for jamboree. We will be checking patches, etc… All troop members need to plan on arriving at Pirtle on Saturday 7/17 between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Large items will be packed for the Jamboree on Sunday. Cots, rugs, and other large personal items should be labeled and will be packed on the truck. Your foot locker will go on the bus on Friday July 23rd. You need to arrive in your full Jamboree uniform with the patches on it. IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING THE LAST SHAKEDOWN, email [email protected] ASAP.

Please bring a rough schedule of your plan for what you want to do during the jamboree. You need to bring everything you are taking to the Jamboree for the weekend and what is going on the truck. You will get your trader patches that you preordered, hat and t-shirts at the shakedown.

Information on our departure and return plans

We will meet at 4 PM and leave at 5 PM from Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in LUFKIN, TEXAS at 2118 Lowry Lufkin, Texas 75901 on July 23, 2010. We will return to the same location on August 8th at about 5 PM for our closing ceremony and to return you to your parents. We will have a brief closing ceremony on August 8th. All family members are invited.

Reminder on phone and electronics policy for trip

We covered this way back at our first meeting last fall, but I want to remind everyone that our scouts will not be allowed to bring cell phones or electronic games or devices. The main reason for this is that we will not have the facilities to charge them or keep them secure. We will have plenty of entertainment. The jamboree site will have pay phones and AT&T will be providing cell phones to call home as well. Patrol Leaders will be allowed to have a phone for use at Kings Dominion and while touring Washington DC when the patrols are out together and not with the whole troop.