2013 National Jamboree Program Information

TO ALL REGISTERED JAMBOREE SCOUTS AND VENTURERS:

Here is a document which describes the High Adventure Program Activities to be offered at the 2013 National Jamboree and information about how YOU will have the opportunity to participate in these activities.

The program model for the 2013 National Jamboree is very different than past jamborees and if YOU endeavor to “BE PREPARED” for this experience, the more fun and enjoyable it will be for all of us.

On January 16, 2013 we will have a webinar for your unit leaders and council representatives that will focus on this topic. If you have questions, you might want to share them with your unit leader prior to that time.

During these webinars we will announce the date on which the selection program will go live and following the webinar a notice will be sent to all of you with further detailed instructions.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in implementing this new feature of our National Jamborees.

First Troop Meeting Presentation

As promised, the presentation slides from our first Troop Meeting are available.  Click the below links to get the slides in Adobe Acrobat format:

Presentation 1
Presentation 2

Online Medical Forms Available Now

Check your e-mail!  There is a very important e-mail with a personalized link to the Jamboree's website.  The subject line of the e-mail is "Jamboree online medical form announcement" in case you need to search your spam filter.

The process to actually get to the medical form does not seem straight forward to me, so here are the steps I took to get there:

1. Click the link in the e-mail, or copy it to your browser (Firefox is not completely compatible with the website).
2. Login with your credentials that you used to apply to attend the Jamboree, or your MyScouting.org credentials if you have linked your scout to yourself.  
3. Read the Get Ready!  Be Prepared! page with your participant, and agree to Be Prepared! by checking the box at the bottom.  
4. Click Next.  
5. Click Dashboard. (As long as you are here, you may want to update you scout's picture or rank)

At the very top of the Jamboree dashboard, you should have a button for "Medical Form Entry."  Click this button to be taken to the Online Medical Form system.  Follow the instructions carefully.

You will need to complete the form online, then print Part C for your physician to sign (get two copies signed so you can  keep an original signature in your files).  Once Part C is signed, make a copy and send both to the BSA national office at the address indicated.

The deadline to have the forms to the national office is April 15, 2013.  Please get this done no later than spring break to beat the rush of the rest of the nation.

Uniform Sale at Scout Shops

Do you need a new or an additional uniform for Jamboree?

On December 5, Day 5 of the 12 Days of Deals at ScoutStuff.org or your local Scout Shop, there is a great deal on uniforms.

50% Off Uniform Pants When You Buy a Uniform Shirt (Dec. 5 only!)

To see a list of all the sales and/or signup for an e-mail reminder, click here.

First Troop Meeting

The December Jamboree Troop meeting will be held this Sunday, December 2nd, 3:30 - 5:00, in the B-Hall of the Knights of Columbus Hall in Farmers Branch (click here for a Google map).  All scouts and at least one parent/guardian need to be at this meeting.  The full address is:

Knights of Columbus Hall
Council #5052
2280 Springlake Road, Suite 100A
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Please arrive early so the meeting may start on time.

SCOUTS:  Please wear your Field Uniform (formerly known as Class A).

Troop Number Announced

Drum roll please...

The troop number for the North Star District Contingent is...

D211

Do not run out to buy any troop numbers for your uniform.  That will all come later.  All of the troop numbers for the jamboree will have a similar style and will be a single patch to sew onto the uniform.

More information will be coming about the location of our first troop meeting on Sunday, December 2.  Stay tuned.

2013 National Jamboree Troop Training Schedule

****Attendance at Troop Jamboree Training is Mandatory****

First Scout/Parent Jamboree Training Meeting:

Date:               December 2, 2012

Time:              3:30 – 5:00 pm

Location:        TBA (check blog site and email)

Attire:             Scouts in Field Uniform (class A)

Who Should Attend:  All Scouts and at least one parent/guardian

 

 

Future Jamboree Training Events (mark your calendar):

February 10, 2013 – Scout/Parent Jamboree Meeting

(3:30 – 5:00 pm; Location TBA)

 

April 6 – 7, 2013 – Jamboree Troop Shakedown Campout #1

(Location TBA)

 

June 1 – 2, 2013 – Jamboree Troop Shakedown Campout #2

(Location TBA)

 

Other training meetings/events will be scheduled as needed.

 

July 10, 2013 – DEPART DFW FOR NY, WASHINGTON , AND JAMBOREE!!

 

 

****Jamboree Troop Communications via Blog and email****

 

Blog:   NorthStarJambo.blogspot.com (become a follower and receive updates)

Email:  jamboreescoutmater@gmail.com