2013 NATIONAL JAMBOREE Iroquois Trail Council

1. 2013 NATIONAL JAMBOREEIroquois Trail Council

2. THE JAMBOREE EXPERIENCE • Once-in-a-lifetime • Lifelong memories and friendships • 72 boys from the Council • 40,000 scouts from around the world • 11 months of fun, not just the Jamboree itself • Exact dates: Saturday, July 13 thru Wednesday, July 24 • Insert subliminal message here: Like our Facebook page facebook.com/ITCJamboree2013 • A few words from Mr. Rice about the 2010 Jamboree and what you can expect from the 2013 Jamboree

3. THE SUMMIT • First ever Jamboree at the Summit, its new and permanent home • The BSA’s 4th High Adventure Base • They’ll learn from us; we’ll learn from them • Infrastructure, electricity, roadways all new • $100 million purchase & build….all earned in under 1 year…from just 4 donors • 10,000 acres = 33 times the size of Dittmer; reclaimed wilderness; canyons

4. BEING GREEN AT THE SUMMIT • Last Jamboree was the safest, this is the greenest • Showers = “ambient temperature” • No bottled water…bring your own containers • Recycle bins everywhere • “Troop method” with cooking • Minimize vehicle traffic…trails designed for people • Solar energy and geothermal heating • Smaller, more accessible program and living areas 1,000 acres versus 5,000 (+)

5. BEING GREEN AT THE SUMMIT

6. ADVENTURE VALLEY

7. MAYHEM MOUNTAIN

8. CANOPY TOUR

9. SHOOTING SPORTS

10. AQUATICS

11. JAMBOREE TREK • One day event • Hike Garden Ground Mountain…the Summit’s summit • Pioneering, buckskin games • Dinner provided on mountain • Bussed back

12. A DAY OF SERVICE • One day event • Bussed into a dirt poor West Virginia community to do a service project • Long pants, hiking boots required

13. THE TRIP THERE: 2 DAYS IN PITTSBURGH

14. PITTSBURGH ACTIVITIES

15. PITTSBURGH ACTIVITIES

16. PITTSBURGH ACTIVITIES

17. PITTSBURGH ACTIVITIES

18. PITTSBURGH ACTIVITIES

19. PITTSBURGH ACTIVITIES

20. MONEY: THE COST • Refer to handout for schedule • $1,600/attendee • Why does it cost so much? • Bussing is deadheaded. More than $180/boy • Side trip is done on the cheap: Counting hotels it’s $180/boy (11% of total cost) • Our cost incorporates travel meals, training experiences (3 weekends), hats, backpacks, shirts, neckerchief slides • National’s cost incorporates gear, insurance, food, Jamboree experience

21. MONEY: FUNDRAISING • Hike-a-thon (details later) • Cuba Cheese sale (holiday specific)…should be a big seller • Popcorn sale….coordinate with home troop • Spring fundraiser • Benefit card: we need some parents to help with this one • Campership: Must exhibit elbow grease in above matters before I will even entertain option • A SCOUT IS THRIFTY….HELP YOUR PARENTS

22. HEALTH • Health forms filled out within 1 year of Jambo: Parts A, B, and C….new form coming soon • Need current form for training exercises. Due tonight • Scoutmaster assumes control of meds • Food allergies = an issue of concern = See Nancy Bellimer after the meeting • Health clarifications and concerns: Call Nancy Bellimer at 585.233.2662

23. BMI • Must be in good shape. 1,300 ft. incline is greatest change. Many physical activities. Hike prior to Jamboree • Jamboree will accept anyone with BMI 31.9 and lower • Will CONSIDER someone from 32 to 39.9 • BMI 18.5 to 24.9 = normal • BMI 25 to 29.9 = overweight • BMI 30 or higher = obese • Google “BMI”. Refer to calculator, enter height and weight • 2 things: One, boys can have growth spurts and, two, this is for your health beyond Jamboree • We will track this over next 11 months

24. GEAR • Refer to list • Provisions: • Council hat • At least 2 Council Class B shirts • 2 Council strips (not full set) • 2 sets of troop numbers, • 2 Jamboree patches • Duffel bag • Neckerchief • Council will provide knapsack (perhaps with seat)

25. PATCH DESIGN CONTEST • Refer to handout

26. PATCH TRADING • A few words from Tim Brounscheidel

27. DECEMBER: T-SHIRT/HAT DESIGN CONTEST • Theme related to patches • Simpler design • Something that “tells a story”

28. TROOP SELECTION • 72 boys divided among 2 troops • Communities & school districts will be kept together in troops (not necessarily in patrols) • Scouts will be kept with leaders of their home troops • If out-of-town cousins want to be with one another on a troop, see me after meeting • The bios you provide tonight are crucial!

29. RECRUITING • 8 slots per troop still open • Invitation provided to neighboring councils • Let your friends know • And let them know we will help them earn their way! • YOU are our best recruiter • If we don’t fill the slots………

30. JAMBO MISC. • See Mr. Schwab to get your picture taken • Cell phones…allowed, but limited charging facilities…a troop leader must still be initial point of contact • Media correspondence • Adult staff positions • Boys must arrive/depart with troop • ID tags for bags, boys • You should ID your clothes, gear • Swim tests taken at our lock-in (more on this later) • Spending money: souvenirs, snacks

31. VISITING THE JAMBOREE • Let Scoutmaster know well in advance --- no surprise visits • Wednesday, July 17 through Tuesday, July 23 • 9:00 to 5:00; except Sunday the 21st: 1:00 to 10:00 • Arrive at parking area; register; bussed to Summit • THERE WILL BE A FEE; advanced registration preferred • Will not have access to living quarters and program areas • National finally woke up --- visitors get only a sampling: archery, skateboarding, BMX, disabilities awareness

32. TROOP A’S LEADERSHIP • Shawn McGuire • Clint Schwab • Bryan Caitlin • JASM = TBD

33. TROOP B’S LEADERSHIP • Karl Snyder • Mike Hill • AJ Sporleder • Andrew Sykes Reserve leader for either troop = Nancy Bellimer

34. BEHIND THE SCENES: OUR COMMITTEE • Chris Rice • Tim Brounscheidel • Rick Porter • Paul Lewis

35. LETCHWORTH HIKE-A-THON • Refer to pledge form and map • 10 mile hike at Letchworth. Impressive design. Can view map after meeting • Collect pledges for hike….neighbors, family, friends…at discretion of donor….$5 total to $100 total • Tax deductibility? • Numerous boys earned way to Jambo with bike-a-thon in 2010 • Don’t bring pledge sheet or money to hike-a-thon; send to office; one check preferred • Registration: 9:00 to 9:30, Saturday, October 27th at Lower Falls…permission slip due upon arrival

36. LETCHWORTH HIKE-A-THON • Must wear backpack…change of clothes, uniform, bed roll, water, raingear, ground cloth…mess kits not required • Bring a tent (buddy system preferred). Leave tent at Lower Falls • Bring water bottles/canteens! • Wear hiking shoes • Saturday night campout at Lower Falls in Letchworth • Team building exercises on Saturday and Sunday • Service project late Sunday morning…our thank you to Letchworth • Pick-up time: Noon sharp, Sunday, October 28th at Lower Falls • Permission slip is due at Saturday arrival • Troops and patrols will be announced at Saturday arrival. Will hike in patrols

37. HOW CAN YOU HELP WITH THE HIKE-A-THON? • Leaders will be hiking on trail with boys. Other hikers welcome for support & encouragement • Need 12 more adults….10 to help out at checkpoints and 2 to help Tim with food prep, clean-up. See Shawn after meeting • Bring cell and, if possible, two-way radios • Donations for food (see handout…backside of payment schedule)

38. FUTURE WEEKEND EVENTS • Lock-in at Albion high school in February or March (Saturday overnighter) • Spring fundraiser and/or camping experience: First weekend in June…Bike-a-thon? Canoe-a-thon? If funds are stable, this will be a campout only

39. STAYING IN TOUCH • Jamboree section of Council website • Facebook page: facebook.com/ITCJamboree2013 • Mass emails • Prior to selection of troops (and even after): bobconfer@juno.com bob@conferplastics.com1.800.635.3213 (x 221)…toll-free. Reach me between 5:30 and 4:30

40. SCOUT EXECUTIVE’S MINUTE

41. CLOSING • Don’t worry…this meeting had a lot of info…will be shared again in emails leading up to various events if you missed something • This slideshow will be posted on ITC website • This is only meeting. All other info provided at events and by email • Questions and concerns?