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We are on our way to Breckenridge, CO for the Summit Trail Running Series sponsored by The North Face . The 2010 Summit Trail Running Series consists of 6 trail running races in and around the Breckenridge area. Each race features a short and long course, and all races are open to runners of all ages…
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 there gear and loaded the truck's for Fort AP…
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 wouldn't begin until the next year.
Well, we certainly had an exciting day yesterday! We had a fast-moving thunderstorm pass through with high winds and heavy rain. Bradley and Chris were sailing in the middle of the lake at the time, and capsized. To make a long story short, they were upset (literally) and had to wait for a rescue to…
On Thursday, BBC Radio 2 Breakfast presenter, Chris Evans, was presented with the inaugural Scouting Entrepreneur Challenge. This celebrates the skills on show when Scouts demonstrate a mind for business.
Jack makes it to the delegation meeting on time, we're off to an excellent 'thought for the day' from the Flemish Government Youth Minister and the main business of the conferences - consider the resolutions...
If you were in the Boy Scouts of America as a boy, chances are good that you've developed a healthy collection of Scouting memorabilia. Whether it's your Cub Scout uniform covered in plastic and hanging in a closet or your Eagle Scout pin presented prominently on your mantle, you've surely formed a special bond with…
Several of the boys got up early this morning to go to religious services. I stayed in bed to catch up on missed sleep. Had a boy last night about 11PM wake me to tell me that he felt sick.
Keep an eye out for Bigfoot this weekend. Word around the web is that he may be making an appearance at Rockygrass Festival in Lyons, CO. Could be true? I don't really know, there was something about an event called Seek the Peak in New Hampshire, word around the east coast is that Bigfoot is…
2010 Jamboree Patches Now it's time for you to vote on which Jamboree Patch you think is the best! To cast your vote, leave a comment on our facebook page with the letter corresponding to the patch you think deserves the prize (patches are in random order).
Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a "better look". Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee. Large groups often cause more damage to the environment and can disturb wildlife so keep your group small.
Okay...sorry folks...the rant is on! As the former Webelos to Scout Transitions Chair in Voyageur District, I am getting a bit tired of hearing how the transition numbers are not up to par when a program was suggested that does retain scouts, promotes the next step within the scouting program, and gets parents to become…
Our week at Many Point summer camp was great! We had 46 scouts enjoy an amazing week of sun, wind, and one night of storms. On Tuesday night, we were evacuated to the storm shelter for a couple hours. It was quite an event.
Let us go back in time. A simpler time of when there were kings, queens, and a peasant who wished to marry the beautiful princess. That is the plot of this hilarious campfire skit performed by two Boy Scouts of Troop 68 during their 2001 Laughs For Lunch Show.
This blog post from the Smithsonian Institute's Museum of National History is a peek into their collection of Scouting artifacts. One is this tunic dated between 1911-14, just a year into the founding of the BSA. I have a similar tunic to the one pictured but mine is probably from the mid twenties.
Early July 2010 Time to carve: 2 hours Finishing: 1 hour July is a busy month, so much going on between Scout camps and other camps. I started this slide while waiting for the closing ceremony of NYLT at Rotary Scout Camp.
Mid July 2010 Time to carve: 3.5 hours Finishing: 1.5 hour Well it's during the third camp of the month, (and the only one I'm staying at) I'm carving the Monkey slide. Now the thing that is really funny is while I packed my carving stuff, I forgot to bring any finished slides for a…
I had been working with Scott on his swimming merit badge for a few months. Most of the work wasn't on the badge itself as much as coordinating when and where to take care of things. It was at my …
New Active Game for All scouts
To all you scouts and scouters heading to the Jamboree - HAVE FUN! Scout On
Well all the schools have broken up for the summer holidays and the pupils / students and MOST of the staff (only 4 weeks until MY holidays – but that's a rant I don't want to go into here!) now have six weeks off.
One of the greatest components to the Corporate Partnership program is finding unique ways in which bridges can be made between Leave No Trace, a brand, and a new community - ultimately affecting change and bettering the system as a whole through common vision.
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 available in a digital form.
ClassB has been officially recognized as number 32 in the list of the Tampa Bay area's 50 fastest growing companies! On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Business Journal held the reputable event in Tampa, where ClassB was awarded the number 32 position.
This just in: The word "Clean" has been removed from the Scout Law. Well, that's if you believe Mike Rowe, Eagle Scout and host of "Dirty Jobs" on the Discovery Channel. As someone who has made a career out of getting dirty while trying some of the toughest jobs in America, he makes a lighthearted…
The great wilderness trek of 2010 begins bright and early tomorrow morning. We'll be missing Jambo, but we have two crews of scouts exploring the Cloud Peak Wilderness of the Bighorn Mountains west of Buffalo, WY. The two crew leaders made their routes, menus, gear lists, and duty rosters.
The Boy Scouts of America seems to have cornered the market on scouting awards for all levels of the scout program and if one looks to other scouting programs in other countries; you will never find more available awards to honor scouts with than within the BSA.
FOR CREDENTIALED MEDIA USE ONLY Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Contact: National News and Media Telephone: 972-914-USA1 (8721) TODAY'S FORECAST 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. High 90. JAMBOREE DAILY SCHEDULE Visitor hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program areas, action centers, exhibits open 9 a.m.
Christopher Paolini , James Patterson and Michael Scott at the 2010 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree. Boys' Life magazine, the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America, is hosting world-renowned authors Christopher Paolini, (Eragon, Inheritance Cyle Book Series), James Patterson (Daniel X and Maximum Ride Book Series) and Michael Scott (The Alchemist, Secrets of the…
Yo-Yo til' you drop! On Thursday, July 29th, 5,000 of the more than 37,000 Scouts attending the 2010 National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, will attempt to break the long standing Guinness World Record™ for most people yo-yoing simultaneously.
2010 National Scout Jamboree Kicks Off Today in Caroline County, Virginia FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-If scientists measure sudden bursts of energy across the nation over the next ten days, the top readings will pulse from Fort A.P. Hill, Va. More than 45,000 Boy Scouts and adult leaders are heralding the grand celebration of 100 years…
Scouting Gets First-Class Stamp of Approval A high-resolution image of the stamp is available for media use only by e-mailing [email protected] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service today awarded scouting its 'stamp of approval' to celebrate 100 years of the U.S.
FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-When the Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, the latest advancement in communication was the manual telephone switchboard. Now, as the BSA celebrates its 100th Anniversary this week at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, modern technology is helping assure this week's event is fun and educational for the nearly 45,000…
FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-For millions of Americans, the term "Boy Scout camping" evokes images of tents dotting the woods and kids roasting marshmallows over a campfire. But for the almost 35,000 Scouts and adult leaders who have pitched their tents at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, camping is not without some of the comforts of…
FORT A.P. HILL, Va.-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, and Miss USA Rima Fakih are among the celebrities who will participate in one of the most historic events in the 100-year history of the Boy Scouts of America on Saturday, July 31.
The Melrose Beacon is our local weekly newspaper. For the last thirty years they have been very supportive of the local Boy Scout troop. They have printed almost every article I have given them on troop events. They have also interviewed many of the Boy Scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
The 10-foot height limit includes flagpoles, which must be of non-conductive material (wood, PVC, etc.).
Federal authorities prohibit the digging of holes anywhere on the jamboree site without prior written permission. This includes holes for flagpoles, gateways, or stakes driven into the ground at a depth greater than eight inches.
The use of all electronic hand-helds and communication devices while driving is illegal at Fort A.P. Hill. All people driving at jamboree must remain focused when they are behind the wheel of a vehicle, said Don Heard, vice chair of Safety Services.
All Scouts and Scouters, before coming to the jamboree, have agreed to abide by the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Participation Statement of Understanding and Code of Conduct found in their application process, as well as in the booklet in their green bag upon arrival.
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…
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.
Here's the Summer Camp video from our week at Camp Olmsted. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhFmrkzpSmM
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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.
Hello Readers, I though it share this guiding event with you BRISTOL MONOPOLY RUN SUNDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER Come along for a fun filled day, discovering parts of Bristol you may never have seen before. Following the Bristol Monopoly board (or …
KANSAS – Amateur Radio Special event stations WØB, WØS, and WØA will be operating from the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council's Centennial Celebration located at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation in Kansas City, Kansas. The event is to be held on September 24 th , 25 th and 26 th , 2010, to commemorate the…
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.
Mid July 2010 Time to carve: 3.5 hours Finishing: 2 hours Started this one at summer camp too...but just barely. Carved from maple it is one of the more unusual slides I've made. I had trouble visualizing this but as I carved I seemed to find my way.
The Scouting spirit was proudly marched down Constitution Avenue today as thousands of Scouts and Scouters participated in the BSA Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C. The sun was blazing, but spirits were high as the BSA put on quite a show in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.
Nearly 300 Scouts and Scouters from all over the United States were named today to the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. It all went down during a ceremony at the close of the BSA Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C.
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 .
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.
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…
Similar to last year , this summer proved to be another record-breaker for ClassB. As we continued shattering previous records for in-house orders, our employees didn't skip a beat. Early mornings, late nights and weekend work was the norm as they delivered order after order, on time and complete!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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…
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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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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.
Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting-citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack.
Just a quick note to tell you all I am still around. Back from Summer Camp (will have recap soon) and a long work week has put me behind... Please check out www.troop199.org to see updates from several of our Scouts at Jambo2010.
It's been building up for a while now but really kicked into high gear a couple weeks back. Between the news lists I follow and Twitter, I was being bombarded by people's excitement and enthusiasm for the 2010 National Scout …
Many a hiker has probably walked right by a group of Ptarmigans. With their incredible camouflage, and ability to remain motionless unless immediately threatened, these birds are rarely seen.
On the 27th of July 2011 I will be joing several thousand Scouts from around the world near Rinkaby , Sweden , for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree . I will be an Assistant Troop Scouter with the South African Contingent . I am looking forward to the trip, and hopefully to meeting some of the people who've shared…
It's time to call mom and ask her to dig through the old shoebox of Scouting photos. Why? So you can scan a few, and upload them to the new BSA Alumni Connection digital scrapbook ( http://bsascrapbook.scouting.org/ ). The scrapbook allows all registered alumni to upload their favorite Scouting photos and share stories.
If scientists measure sudden bursts of energy across the nation over the next ten days, the top readings will pulse from Fort A.P. Hill, Va. More than 45,000 Boy Scouts and adult leaders are heralding the grand celebration of 100 years of Scouting in America at the opening of the Boy Scouts of America's 2010…
...This just in... Eye witnesses report Bigfoot was seen at Rocky Grass Music Festival this weekend in Lyons, CO!! This elusive creature apparently loves Bluegrass and was encouraging all of the festivarians to Leave No Trace, just like he does. More to come later in the program...
Boy Scout troops are boy-run, and now, so are the airwaves. That's because QBSA 102.9, the BSA's official jamboree radio station, is now live and streaming on your radio, computer, or cell phone. What's on? You'll hear a mix of great music and timely news about the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
Boys' Life magazine, the official publication of the Boy Scouts of America, is hosting world-renowned authors Christopher Paolini, (Eragon, Inheritance Cyle Book Series), James Patterson (Daniel X and Maximum Ride Book Series) and Michael Scott (The Alchemist, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series), at the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree, to be held in…
Yo-Yo til' you drop! On Thursday, July 29th, 5,000 of the more than 37,000 Scouts attending the 2010 National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, will attempt to break the long standing Guinness World Record™ for most people yo-yoing simultaneously.
I have mentioned before that I read outdoor accident reports and studies in the interest of continuing to appreciate the importance of managing risk. Bad things happen to good people in the outdoors. Sometimes because they find them selves in extreme conditions that they could not anticipate nor control and sometimes because they failed to…
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 – a …
Just finished a great morning training with crew members from Groundwork Denver & Big City Mountaineers. The crew is headed up into Rocky Mountain National Park to camp and complete trail and conservation projects for the next three weeks. Groundwork Denver (GWD) is a unique organization, whose mission is to bring about the sustained improvement of…
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 on the airwaves.
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/ .
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.
A busy schedule of meetings, the blog gets an RSS feed, a grilling from the 1st East Grinstead troop, planning the exciting DC/GSL conferences and a chance to say hello to Andy, new CC for Warwickshire. All in 5 days...
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.
The U.S. Postal Service today released its Celebrate Scouting stamp at a special ceremony at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Hundreds of Scouts, Scouters, and visitors gathered to watch as the 44-cent stamp officially went on sale. It's now available nationwide at local Post Offices and at www.usps.com/shop .
Members of the Team USA Archery team visited the archery ranges at each of the four regional action centers today at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. The archers answered questions about being Olympic hopefuls, including how their bows and arrows differ from those the boys can use on the archery range.
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It'll now be even easier to check out Saturday's closing arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Thanks to BYU-TV, the big Shining Light event will be available live on your television. You can watch the 5:30 pm ET pre-show and 8 pm ET official broadcast.
