Jamboree Medical Form Status

Most, if not all, of us Jamboree participants, should now have a Medical Form status of "Part A/B Complete, Pending Part C."  To find your status, login to bsajamboree.org with the participant's login credentials (not the parent/guardian login).  At the top of the dashboard, click the Medical Form button to open the Medical Form webapp.  Once the app is fully loaded, the status will be listed on the right side.

If Part A/B is not complete, then there must be some blanks somewhere that have not been answered and saved.  Every item must have an answer even if that answer is "N/A" or you will not be able to save the electronic form.  Please make sure that Part A/B are complete.  Part C, which requires a doctor's signature, must be mailed with a copy of both sides of your insurance card to BSA National by April 15, 2013.  See previous blog posts for the proper address.

Patch Order Forms

The final prices and patch order forms are linked below.  Download now.  Print them out.  Fill them in.  Bring the filled out form and a check or checks to the shakedown campout to order your extra troop patches and OA patches.  The check for troop patches should be made payable to Ken Altnether.  The check for OA patches should be made payable to Mikanakawa Lodge

Troop D211 Patches
Mikanakawa Patches

Remember that you must have already paid your Mikanakawa Lodge membership dues for 2013 to buy the OA patches.  They will be checking their records to be sure that you are a member in good standing.

One Scout Slot Open

First come, first served. Don't wait! 

Is your best buddy wishing that they were going to the Jamboree with you this summer?  Have I got a deal for both of you.

Due to a cancellation, we have one slot open for another scout to join our troop for the 2013 National Jamboree.  If you know of someone in your home troop who wishes they were going and can come up with the full fee in the next couple of weeks, they can join Troop D211.

Contact one of Jamboree Scoutmasters immediately for more details.  Go big.  Get wild.
 

T-D211 First Mandatory Shakedown Campout

When: April 6-7, 2013
Arrive: Saturday at 10:30 AM
Depart: Sunday at 12:30 PM
Location: Erwin Park, 4300 County Road 1006, McKinney, TX 75071

Cost: $10.00 per person (covers park admission & food). Bring your CASH money to the campout.

Wear full field uniform (formerly known as class A) when traveling to and from campout and activity uniform (formerly known as class B) during the campout. Activity uniform is scout related t-shirt with scout pants, belt, and socks.

You MUST bring a copy of your completed Jamboree Medical Form (it has a special bar code) if you have not turned it in already to Mr. Roop.  This is the same form that is supposed to be mailed to National by April 15.

Bring a sack lunch when you arrive at camp.

Parents! Please join us for Scout Worship Service on Sunday morning starting at 10:30 AM and a Jamboree informational meeting immediately following worship.

Gear:
 
  tent (2 per tent okay)                                Personal items:
  water bottle with water                               toothbrush & paste
  rain gear or poncho                                    soap & towel
  sun screen                                                   toilet paper
  hat                                                               Scout Handbook
  jacket                                                          cup, silverware, plate
  sleeping bag/pad                                         trash bags - 3
  ground cloth                                               flashlight
  change of clothes
   extra shoes
Patrol  Gear is being borrowed with much thanks from Troop 876 in Carrollton.

Do not bring soft drinks or high energy drinks!
BE PREPARED for cold and rain!

Example Exploits of a Jamboree Troop

National has put together this description of a typical troop's experience at the 2013 National  Jamboree.  Enjoy reading and learning what to expect:

Download here.

Bring T-D211's News Home

Look here!  You can become a Hometown News Correspondent.  Take pictures, write a news story, and send it to our local papers or radio and TV stations.  Read the document at the above link and apply online.

Jamboree To Do List

Are you ready to "Go Big and Get Wild!"  In just 114 days we leave for the 2013 National Jamboree It is right around the corner!

To get your jamboree experience started off right, we want to ensure that your check-in is as fast and seamless as possible. However, in order to do that your assistance is needed. All of your required tasks must be successfully completed in advance of your arrival. Incomplete tasks will result in delayed check-ins, long lines, and a lengthy process.

Please make sure the following are completed by the deadlines stated below:

* Medical forms are due by April 15, 2013.

o   Access the medical form from the Dashboard of your Summit account.

* Participants need to register their activity preferences by May 1, 2013. 

o Access the activity scheduler from the Dashboard of your Summit account just above the medical form link.

* Current straight-on head-shot photo uploaded in your Summit account by April 15.

o Photos should be similar in nature to a passport or driver's license photo.  Please avoid using photos with anyone or anything else visible or photos taken from a distance.

o Review your photo and update it as needed.

*Register with World Strides by March 26, 2013.

o To help with our required security clearances during our tour, World Strides is requiring that every participant register here. 

o You will need our Trip ID# which is 87022 to complete this process.

o This registration must be completed by a parent or guardian.

*Exercise to build-up endurance at altitude.

o Every participant should be working towards five miles walking per day with a day pack.

To access your medical form OR the activity scheduler, log in to your Summit account (you must use the participant's account and not the parent's account) at www.bsajamboree.org and select the "Dashboard" option that appears when you hover over "2013 Jamboree." This will take you to the dashboard of your application. The link to the medical form will be found on the top left side of the dashboard page with the activity scheduler button being located just above that. It takes both links just a few seconds to populate after you have logged in.

After making three copies of the medical form (one for your records, one for your home troop, one for Troop D211), the completed and signed form should be mailed to:

Boy Scouts of America

Event Registration

P.O. Box 152010

Irving, Texas 75015

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