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Be safe in Friday's 5K fun run to be held in each region. Know your limits and measure your pace with the endurance and performance guides you should have established from prior runs and walks. If you have never participated, don't overdo your capability.
All films show at the arena. Outlaw Trail, 8 p.m., Thursday Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout, 3 p.m., Friday Scout Camp: The Movie, 8 p.m., Friday (includes Q&A with writer/director) Forever Strong, 8 p.m., Sunday
Turn in found items to drop boxes in subcamp headquarters, trading posts, action areas, and the Merit Badge Midway headquarters, as well as other locations. Boxes are emptied daily and contents taken to Lost and Found at Heth Schoolhouse. For more information call 404-414-4795 or 404-405-9917.
Guidelines to avoid foot problems: Wash feet with soap and water at least once a day, with extra attention between the toes and under nails. Feet should be thoroughly dried and aired before putting on clean socks. If your feet perspire a great deal, use foot powder at least twice a day.
Safety officials would like to remind everyone to be alert on roads and immediately yield to all emergency vehicles-from ambulances to ATVs. Walk off the roadways if possible or walk close to the side, and face traffic. There are also vehicles on the roads that perform essential services.
There will be amateur radio classes and exams offered during the jamboree. K2BSA, the jamboree amateur radio station, is located near The Mysterium Compass in the Mahone area-just look for the big radio antenna. Six-hour classes will be offered daily from 9 a.m.
Don't dial 911 in an emergency. A 911 call goes to call centers off site. Instead, please dial 804-633-8911 for emergencies.
The following is the text of the speech given by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree on July 28, 2010. Good morning jamboree! Do you all want to sit down? Thank you Anthony, for that kind introduction.
Here is the regional stage schedule for Thursday, July 29. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . Crossroads of America Scout Band: The Crossroads of America Scout Band is recognized as the OLDEST, continuously operating Scout Band in America (and probably the world)!
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 given advice or rules for patch trading.
Scouts and leaders are invited to break the Guinness World Record for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) training. Not only can you be part of a record-breaking event, but you can also take home the ability to perform these life
The jamboree is a great walking event. The yellow shuttle buses are provided for the convenience of jamboree participants and staff, but at times the waiting line and slow travel speeds make the ride very long. Therefore, for much of the time, it may be quicker for participants to reach many, if not most, destinations…
OA will hold pow wows at 8 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to bring dance outfits. For more information, call Ron Bell at 404-406-3218.
The traditional collection for the World Friendship Fund is during breakfast Thursday at your campsites. This is your chance to help Scouts overseas. There will be an International Flag Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Heth Headquarters Flag Court. For more information, contact Bruce Trefz at 704-616-7974.
If you lose your jamboree identification card (staff, youth or adult), check with Lost and Found at Heth Schoolhouse. If you don't find it there, contact Jamboree Registration. If you lose your staff meal card, contact the staff at your dining hall.
All regional action centers will be open for subcamp staff and troop adults from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight. For more information, contact Josh Terrill at 608-354-6403.
There are electrical charging stations at AT&T pavilions located throughout the jamboree. These are the only outlets that should be used by Scouts.
Changes to staff departure times and dates, and new requests for departure airport shuttles, will be taken from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Thursday at Transportation in Wilcox Building 1687.
Be prepared Be safe Be a good guest at Fort A.P. Hill Thank our men and women in the military for their help A Scout is clean-pick up litter
Wyland, the world's foremost underwater artist, will be in the exhibit tent next to scuba today through Friday, working with Scouts on murals. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, SUDS (Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba) will help Scouts who are physically challenged.
To be prepared for Wednesday's arena show, jamboree organizers are urging Scouts and leaders to start hydrating tonight. Don't wait until Wednesday morning to begin drinking water. Each Scout and leader should bring a full water bottle or Camelbak to the arena.
Here is the regional stage schedule for Wednesday, July 28. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . FORSCOM, Army Ground Forces Band: The Army Ground Forces Band provides world-class music in support of the U.S.
National Geographic will be screening the world premiere of their new movie "The Wildest Dream" at 8 p.m. tonight in the main arena bowl. All are welcome. For more information, visit http://movies.nationalgeographic.com/movies/the-wildest-dream/ .
The entrance to The Mysterium Compass beckons Scouts to see how the future begins when the past ends at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. (Photo by F Harvell) The Mysterium Compass program is for youth only. No one over 18 will be allowed to enter.
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 by the Army's Golden Knights, and various videos and music as the Scouts enter.
To get to the arena shows in an orderly fashion, subcamps have a schedule of when troops should start toward the arena. Following is the list of times for troops for the July 28 arena show. Questions should be directed toward your subcamp headquarters staff.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Water/canteen Snacks Rain gear Cell phones with ICE numbers Day pack (with items for post event) Camera Soft recliner (low profile) Camelback Scout hat Sunscreen/hand sanitizer/lip balm Personal first-aid kits Jamboree site map and ID Leaders to bring flash drive with pictures of Scouts DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS Knives Folding chairs Backpacks…
Do you have the best patch at the Jamboree? Prove it by entering the Leaders' Update jamboree patch contest. Leaders from the winning troop will receive four Chief Scout Executive patches signed by Bob Mazzuca and a set of Leaders' Update staff patches.
Boys' Life is sponsoring a jamboree souvenir DVD and wants a photo of every Scout at the jamboree to be included. Leaders are encouraged to take a troop photo and send it to [email protected] . Include the troop number and contact phone number in case there are any questions.
Staying hydrated is very important everywhere at jamboree. At Wednesday's arena show, additional bottles of water will be available, over and above the two quarts of water each person is to bring with them. Please place empty bottles in the garbage bags provided under the cases.
Tours of the arena will be held from noon to 4 p.m. beginning today through Friday. For more information, contact Laura Roegner at 404-406-6148 or 404-405-9182.
• There are more than 17,296 parts bolted together to make up the stage structure. •
Here is the regional stage schedule for Tuesday, July 27. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . Army Band- Checkmate: Checkmate is a part of the premier musical organization of the 99th Reserve Support Command.
Additional lunches will be delivered to the five kiosk locations by approximately 2 p.m. today. The kiosks will remain open until 3:30 p.m.
Troop contingent buses arrive at Fort A.P. Hill for the start of the 2010 National Scout Jamboree (Photo by Randy Piland) Welcome to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree! The next 10 days will be the best, most exciting, fun-filled, safest, and memorable celebration of the 100th Anniversary of BSA.
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A scanner will be used in place of blue cards on the Merit Badge Midway to record merit badges that are earned or partially completed during the jamboree. "Scouts just show up at the merit badges they want to take with their name badges and IDs, and we scan them into our system," said Carol…
QBSA (102.9 FM) will be operating 24 hours a day throughout the jamboree from their studio on Thomas Road. Scouts will broadcast 15-minute shows from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for the morning of the arena show and on Sunday.
There will be no vehicle traffic on Thomas Road from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be limited traffic on the road overnight for vendors and maintenance.
Jamboree participants and visitors can join a special First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony on Tuesday for the BSA 2010 "Celebrate Scouting" stamp to be issued nationwide by the U.S. Postal Service. Special guests include the following: Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive Terry Dunn, 2010 National Scout Jamboree Chairman Samuel M.
Trading posts will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on most days. The Scout shop is located at Trading Post B. For more information, call the managers of the various stores. • Trading Post A: 404-405-2673 • Trading Post B: 404-405-2666 • Trading Post C: 404-405-2589 • Scout shop: 404-405-2711
The continued high temperatures and humidity have made ice a "hot" commodity here at jamboree. To ensure everyone gets ice, here are tips, locations, and contacts for those who have keys to obtain ice. 1.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Monday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. August 3: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Here is a list of ice locations, along with the names and phone numbers of those who have keys to those locations. Stay cool, but don't hoard the ice. Location Name Cell Phone Action Center A Gregg Taylor 404-406-4391 Action Center B Ernest Froemel 404-414-7093 Action Center C Chuck Ericson 408-888-7556 Action Center D Jim…
Normal bus schedule begins today. From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., buses are for staff only. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. , buses will circle the jamboree program areas and are open for anyone.
Welcome to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Our job at Leaders' Update is to keep you informed during your stay at Fort A.P. Hill. This publication will be delivered to dining halls and subcamps each afternoon by dinnertime. It is also available online at http://leadersupdate.bsajamboree.org .
Tonight's staff arena show was cancelled due to the threat of a severe storm. The storm has passed by Fort A.P. Hill and should no longer be a factor in your evening activities. Temperatures are expected to be lower tomorrow.
UPDATE: Additional lunches will be delivered to the five kiosk locations by approximately 2 p.m. today. Click here for more information. If you are subcamp staff member: Pick up your Monday lunch at your subcamp. Please do not go to a kiosk location.
UPDATE: Tonight's staff arena show has been cancelled. Click here for details. (Photo by Mark Duncan) Navy jets, military jump teams, and music are just a small sample of what the jamboree staff will experience tonight at the staff show.
Jamboree participants said they are dealing with the heat and humidity by staying hydrated, finding shade, and resting during the hottest time of the day. Subcamp 11 commissary staff members Craig Gissler, of Gretna, Nebraska, and Ruth Rahlfs, of Chester, Illinois, said that drinking water and sitting in chairs in front of fans is best…
