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Sneak Peak at 2010 Jamboree SubCamp Logos
The 2010 National Scout Jamboree Sub Camp Patches are designed to arrange a "100â³ in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. These patches along with other special Jamboree items will be available to order in a catalog... From Scouting News 1 year ago |
Obama Chooses "The View" Over National Jamboree
There has been a lot of discussion and debate as to whether or not President Obama supports the Boy Scouts of America. After his inauguration he accepted the honorary position of President of the Boy Scouts of America â a ⦠Continue... From A Scouter's Journey 1 month ago |
June - July 2009 National Jamboree Bulletin
The June - July 2009 National Jamboree Bulletin is on the BSA Jamboree Website . A few of the highlights: Lower prices from BSA Supply -There are lower prices on some items in the 2010 Jamboree package plans. The new prices are located on... From Scouting News 1 year ago |
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National Board Approves Purchase of More Than 10,000 Acres
Chief Scout Executive, Robert Mazzuca, send out an email about the National Executive Board taking another step to set up a permanent home for the National Jamboree and a premier outdoor adventure Scouting site. He also mentions more information... From Scouting News 10 months ago |
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National Scout Jamboree 2010 What to Expect???
Here are a few highlights that will be a part of this year's Jamboree: T 2010 National Scout Jamboree Logo hanks to AT&T, The Jamboree grounds will be equipped with wifi and six "connection zones" will even provide netbooks and ways for Scouts... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 2 months ago |
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1977 National Jamboree At "More-Rain" State Park
In 1977 28,000 Scouts set up camp in a valley of Moraine State Park and then the floods came. 4 1/2 inches of rain soaked the Jamboree site in two days, causing more than just wet socks and sleeping bags. In some places, the mud was 4 inches deep... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
Goshen Out of the Running for Permanent National Jamboree Site
According to a post on the National Capital Area Council Website , the National Council has decided not to pursue a permanent National Scout Jamboree site at Goshen Scout Reservation. We regret to inform you that the Boy Scouts of America has... From Scouting News 1 year ago |
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2010 National Jamboree Leader's Guide Released
The 2010 National Scout Jamboree website now includes a copy of the 2010 National Jamboree Leader's Guide (pdf). According to various sources, the guide was going to be posted by the end of June, however it appeared on the site early today. The... From Scouting News 1 year ago |
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Follow the 2010 National Scout Jamboree From Wherever You Are
Technology has changed quite a bit since 2005, the year of the last BSA jamboree. In December of that year, Facebook added its 5.5 millionth member. Today it has 500 million. Twitter didn't exist at the last jamboree. The 140-character craze... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago |
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Plans for Dinner: 2010 Jamboree Theme Nights Outlined
Dinners at the jamboree have always been tasty, but they're about to get a whole lot better. Bring on the theme nights! At the 2010 National Scout Jamboree next year, organizers have planned eight different theme nights for participating... From Scouting Magazine 10 months ago |
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1973 National Scout Jamboree-Boy Scouts Divide to Grow Together
This National Scout Jamboree took the novel approach of splitting the Scout contingent between a "Jamboree East" in Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania and "Jamboree West" in Farragut State Park, Idaho. Jamboree West featured activities such as... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
National Jamboree Show Should Have Been on National Television
The Boy Scout National Jamboree was televised on the Internet via the National Jamboree Website in conjunction with Facebook, Twitter, and other sites. The show should have been on national television with the BSA celebrating 100 years of scouting... From Commissioner Keith Comments 1 month ago |
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Gone Home: John Alline, Jamboree Director
John Alline, the Jamboree Division Director, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on December 19, 2009. Mr. Alline was 58 years old. Mr. Alline was a 36-year employee of the Boy Scouts of America and was currently the Director of the National... From Scouting News 8 months ago |
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2005 Scout Jamboree-Rockers, Explorers and A "Death March"
2005 National Jamboree Patch with Rockers The 2005 National Scout Jamboree was so well attended it raised Caroline County from the 50th most populated county in Virginia to the 14th for the duration of the event. The Jamboree organized Scouts into... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 2 months ago |
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Detailed 2010 National Scout Jamboree Menus Released
Jamboree leaders and parents sending their boys to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree can now view daily, meal-by-meal menus online. The BSA jamboree Web site also lists prices for the jamboree's many retail food outlets and snack bars. And... From Scouting Magazine 2 months ago |
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1985 National Scout Jamboree-Scouting and Diamonds Are Forever
In 1985 the Scouts celebrated their 75th "Diamond" Anniversary. The Jamboree was part of the year-long Diamond Jubilee celebration. There was cause to celebrate as the eighties marked a lot of upgrades and modernizations to the Scouting movement... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
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1953 Scouts Head West for National Jamboree
1953 National Scout Jamboree Patch The 1953 Scout Jamboree, held on Irvine Ranch in Orange County California, marked the first time a national Scout gathering had ever been held in the western United States. To accommodate the gathering of 50,000... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
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A 2001 National Jamboree Scoutmaster
If you are involved with Boy Scouting in the United States you know that this is the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and the year of the 2010 National Jamboree. Council troops are currently putting the final touches on their plans to... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 2 months ago |
World Record-Breaking CPR and AED Training Event to Be Attempted at National Jamboree
Each and every one of the estimated 43,000 Scouts and leaders expected in attendance at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree are invited to participate in an event attempting to break the World Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External... From Scouting News 3 months ago |
2010 National Jamboree Personalized Medical Forms Being Distributed
Last month we informed you about the 2010 National Scout Jamboree personalized health forms being delayed . The personalized health records are now being distributed. Keep in mind, from the original delayed message, that the forms will take several... From Scouting News 1 year ago |
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Back From Jambo!
We are back from Jambo and full of Scouting! That is not to say that I have had my fill... What I am saying is that I have never been more excited to be in Scouting. I have been in Scouting since I was 7 years old and the 2010 National Jamboree... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 month ago |
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Jamboree Memories Stored in Videos, Photos, and Words
How about a little something to fill that post-jamboree emptiness? This event was by far the most-connected jamboree in history. Hundreds of thousands of videos, photos, blog posts, Tweets, Facebook updates, and text messages were sent out of Fort... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago |
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1969 National Scout Jamboree-Play the Game, Earn a Patch
The Jamboree in 1969 took place in Farragut State Park, Idaho and featured a popular Jamboree Wide Game. If a Scout successfully completed the game, they earned a strip with the "Building To Serve" logo that could be added to the bottom of the... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
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Patch Trading Frenzy Hits the Jambo
They're everywhere. In the shade. On a small piece of land. In front of tents. Coming in all shapes, sizes and ages, they form groups, sometimes hordes. Furious trading occurs. They are the jamboree patch traders. Many Scouts said they have been... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 month ago |
2010 National Jamboree Staff Update
A payment reminder was recently sent out via email to those individuals who have applied to be on staff. If you haven't seen it, check your spam filters! Here are a few highlights: Payment Reminder: The second 2010 National Scout Jamboree payment... From Scouting News 1 year ago |
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ClassB to Visit the 2010 National Jamboree
It's big. It's exciting. It's coming soon. And ClassB is going to be there! The 2010 National Scout Jamboree will soon be underway at Ft. A.P. Hill in Virginia and this year's event is being touted as the best, most exciting and fun-filled Jamboree... From Official ClassB Blog 1 month ago |
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2010 Jamboree Radio Station - QBSA
The 2010 BSA Jamboree has been nothing short of amazing, and it's only the first day! The 100th anniversary fever has hit Virginia and it's highly contagious. Not only are there tons of things to see and do here, there is electricity in the air and... From Official ClassB Blog 1 month ago |
Interactive Robotics Station at 2010 National Jamboree
The Automation Federation (AF) announced today that Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins will participate in the AF Technology Quest exhibit at the 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree, which will be held 26 July through 4 August 2010, at Fort A.P. Hill,... From Scouting News 7 months ago |
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2010 National Jamboree Staff Training Available
While it hasn't been officially announced on bsajamboree.org yet, the 2010 National Jamboree Staff Training is now available in MyScouting . The training which is consistent with other BSA online trainings consists of a video, flash based... From Scouting News 9 months ago |
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AT&T Creates Jamboree Communications Network
Thanks to support from AT&T, the BSA's exclusive communications services sponsor, it will be easy to stay connected at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree next month. As we reported in October , AT&T is offering a vast communications... From Scouting Magazine 2 months ago |
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Day 2 @ the Boy Scout Jamboree
We are enjoying the second day of the Boy Scouts of America's 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Over 45,000 boy scouts and adult leaders are celebrating 100 years of scouting in the United States and learning all about outdoor ethics... From Leave No Trace Blog 1 month ago |
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Stay Connected at the Jamboree
You already know that the 2010 National Scout Jamboree will be the best, most exciting, fun-filled, and safest jamboree ever. But now there's another superlative to add to the mix: "most connected." Thanks to a unique partnership with... From Scouting Magazine 10 months ago |
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MSPP #60: National Jamboree
It will soon be time for the 2010 National Jamboree . Boy Scouts have begun making their plans to attend, and save money to make those payments. Adult leaders are in training to become the scoutmasters and assistants for this huge event. Councils... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 year ago |
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William T. Hornaday Conservation Awards Reunion to Be Held at 2010 National Jamboree
On Tuesday evening, July 29, 2010 Boy Scouts of America will host a national reunion of William T. Hornaday Award Recipients from 6:30-7:30 P.M. at the entrance to the National Jamboree Conservation and Environment Area. All recipients of Hornaday... From Scouting News 3 months ago |
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2001 National Scout Jamboree-First of a New Decade
The 2001 Scout Jamboree will be long remembered for ushering the Scout Movement into the new millennium. This was also the last Jamboree that took place in a pre-911 America. There was a large American Indian Village, featuring native american... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 2 months ago |
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1950 the National Scout Jamboree Returns
After getting off to a great start in 1937, the Scout 1950 Jamboree Patch Jamboree was disrupted for more than a decade by World War II. It finally returned in 1950, at a new location, Valley Forge, Virginia. The "Jambo" patch for that year... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
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Leaders' Update Goes Digital to Keep Jamboree Volunteers in the Loop
Are you serving as a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or staff member at next week's 2010 National Scout Jamboree ? If so, Leaders' Update, which has always been an excellent source of important information for jamboree leaders, is now... From Scouting Magazine 1 month ago |
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2010 National Scout Jamboree Visitor Information Released
If you're planning to visit the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this summer, listen up. The BSA has just released details for visitors that will help make their jamboree experience memorable and stress-free. Visiting the jamboree at Fort... From Scouting Magazine 4 months ago |
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2010 National Scout Jamboree Had Highest Attendance Since 1973
After a final count, it's official: 43,434 people attended the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, making it the most-attended jamboree since 1973. As many of you may remember, the '73 event was held on separate sites, one in Idaho and one in... From Scouting Magazine 4 weeks ago |
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1937 National Jamboree Patch
1937 Jamboree Patch (Real) On June 30th, 1937 The first National Jamboree was held in Washington, DC at the invitation of President Roosevelt. 536 Councils were represented at this important moment in the history of Scouting. The patch for the... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
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Day 9 @ the Boy Scout Jamboree
The group of volunteers and staff from the Boy Scouts Outdoor Ethics action center at the 100th anniversary National Jamboree. Many thanks to Charlie Thorpe and the entire crew for all the hard work put into this year's event. All the best, Jason... From Leave No Trace Blog 1 month ago |
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Guard Supports National Boy Scout Jamboree
U.S. Army Drill Sgt. Carico Leak, Joint Task Force National Scout Jamboree, motivates a scout while performing push-ups at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree More than 600 Army National Guard members from 15 states will support this year's national... From Scouting News 1 month ago |
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1960 Scout Jamboree-the Boy Scout's Golden Year
The "Golden Jubilee" Year Jamboree Patch Colorado Springs was the location the Scouts chose to celebrate their 5th National Jamboree and part of their 50th "Golden Jubilee" Anniversary. For this reason, the Jamboree was moved up a year. A... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 3 months ago |
SMM 61- Chatting With Shannon at the National Jamboree
We are back from the National Jamboree, and now its time to share. This recording is from the July 31st recording that Shannon, from the MISS Show and I did while at Jambo. We will talk more about Jamboree in the future. Enjoy the show. This show... From The Scoutmaster Minute Podcast 3 weeks ago |
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Local Jambo Troops in the News
Our Local Jamboree troops was featured in the local newspaper and on our local TV station this past Sunday. Our council will be sending two troops with a total of 75 scouts to the Jamboree. The media was covering the jamboree troop as the packed up... From A Boy Scout's Blog 1 month ago |
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Del Taco Holds Fundraisers to Help Phoenix Area Scouts Attend 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree
This time, Phoenix area boy scouts will be on the receiving end of a good turn when Del Taco raises funds to help more than 430 scouts attend the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree next summer. All Phoenix area Del Taco restaurants will... From Scouting News 10 months ago |
Larry Pritchard to Now Lead the National Scout Jamboree
With the passing of John Alline , the Jamboree Division Director, the National Council appointed a new Jamboree Department Manager. Mr. Larry Pritchard, Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer of the Seneca Waterways Council has been selected... From Scouting News 7 months ago |
Wednesday's Jamboree Arena Show
Military jet flyovers, jump teams, wrestling, and appearances by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Miss America highlight Wednesday's arena show. The arena opens at 7:30 a.m. with music from the Jamboree Band, an F-15 flyover, a parachute jump... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 month ago |
Jamboree Communication
We are now at 5 months away from the 2010 National Jamboree and I have not seen anything from National except for unofficial, mixed messages from various Scouting email lists about this event. I can't believe how little information staff is getting... From Scouting Maniac 7 months ago |
BSA to Pursue Negotiations to Establish National Scouting Center
As on outgrowth of an 18-month process aimed at establishing a permanent home for its iconic event, the national Scout jamboree, the Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will enter negotiations with sites in Virginia and West Virginia to... From Scouting News 1 year ago |
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