2013 National Jamboree

*** Important Reminders ***

Upload your picture to your dashboard (past due March 31)

Health forms (due April 15)

Jambo activity selections (due May 15)__________________________________________________________________________________

First Jamboree Troop Campout (Apr 12-14)

Location:   Moses Scout Reservation (** note location change)
Arrival time:   6:00 PM in the Parade Field
Pick-up:   10:00 AM

Details...  April_Jambo_Campout.pdf
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Council Custom Jamboree Orders Available

The first round of Western Massachusetts Council custom Jamboree merchandise is now available for order. This includes all 5 2013 Jamboree Shoulder patches, along with a special Collectors JSP set. JSPs from prior Jamborees are available as well. Once they are available, custom shirts and baseball caps will be added as soon as they are available. Download the paper order form or place your order online and have your merchandise shipped directly to you.

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Council Jamboree Committee

Hunter J McCormick
Council Jamboree Committee Staff Adviser
Hunter.McCormick@scouting.org

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A Letter from the Chairman

With every passing day the Jamboree gets that much closer and before you know it you will be getting on the bus and heading to West Virginia! Before July 13 arrives however, there are a number of things that need to be done. Here are some reminders and deadlines that you need to make sure that you keep to in order to avoid hick-ups.....
 
1) Our next Troop/Crew meeting will take place on March 10, 2013 again at the Goshen Town Hall. Please make sure to park in a real parking spot at the Town Hall or across the street in the larger parking lot. The meeting will start at 1:30pm and will last until 3:00pm. Please make every effort to make this meeting as there are a number of items that require everyone's input.
 
2) At our last meeting in January and previously everyone was reminded that there is limited scholarship funds available. Applications for scholarships MUST be received no later than the March 10 meeting. Scouts applying will be notified in April.
 
3) Speaking of money, please make sure that you are staying current with your Jamboree payments. This is very important as National must be paid and there are certain items that the Troop and Crew must purchase. Without funds we will not be able to keep to our deadlines and budget.
 
4) There are a couple of items that come with the cost of the Jamboree. You will be receiving two t-shirts which Mr. Walz will talk more about at the March 10 meeting. You will also be receiving a baseball style had. Nameplates are available for the Jamboree. They have the Jamboree logo and your name on them. This will also be discussed at the March meeting. Think about this - if you are interested.
 
5) HEALTH FORMS - As stated at the January meeting, each Scout MUST go to the Jamboree website and create an account using you BSA Identification number. This is how you will access your health form. Health forms are DUE BY APRIL 15, 2013. At the January meeting we asked that if you are able to get this done by the March 10th meeting and bring them at that time that would be excellent. Again, the are DUE BY APRIL 15!!!
 
6) Another item that you need to take care of is the photograph for the ID portion. This too must be uploaded to the Scout's dashboard. Here are the stipulations - "All applicants must have a current photo uploaded to their Summit account. Jamboree credentials will be photo ID's. The photo must be similar to a passport photo or drivers license meaning a clear, straight-on head shot with only the applicant visible in the photo. These photos should NOT be cropped, candid family photos showing the participant or staff member. These photos are DUE BY MARCH 31, 2013.
 
7) Remember that you should also be choosing your activities to participate in when you get to Summit. This too must be done on your Summit dashboard.
 
8) At the March meeting Mr. Walz and the other adult leaders will be talking about the leadership positions for the Jamboree - SPL, ASPL, Scribe, Quartermaster and PL and APL. If you are interested in any of these leadership positions, be prepared to discuss this with the adult leadership.
 
9) Remember that these meetings with the Jamboree Troop are considered Troop meetings. You should be in uniform!
 
10) The adult leadership is still looking for a place to hold swimming tests - preferably low to no cost. If you have any suggestions, please let Mr. Walz or one of the other adult leaders know.
 
I know this is a lot to take in at once. I thank you for taking the time to see to each of these items. If you are having problems accessing your Summit dashboard in order to get your health form or chose what you will participate in, please let Mr. Walz robert.walz@hs.utc.com (860)-830-3810, Mr. Reardon (413)-569-5945 andyreardon@live.com , Mr. McCormick (413)-594-9196 x7033 hunter.mccormick@scouting.org , myself Stockbridge295@hotmail.com (413)-464-4277 or one of the other adult leaders know. Do not wait until the last minute especially when it comes to choosing your courses as you don't want something to fill up before you are able to sign up!
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
 
Yours in Scouting,
 
Joshua David Hall
Jamboree Committee Chair 
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Upcoming Jamboree Calendar Events

April 12-14 - Jamboree Shakedown Weekend @ Moses Scout Reservation

June 21-23 - Jamboree Shakedown Weekend @ Chesterfield Scout Reservation

July 12 - Depart for National Jamboree @ West Springfield

July 24 - Return from National Jamboree @ West Springfield

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Documents

Trip Itinerary:   Jambo_Travel_Itinerary.pdf

Lackawanna Coal Mine:   Lackawanna_Coal_Mine.pdf

Massanutten Water Park:   Massanutten_Water_Park.pdf

Your time at the Jamboree (sample diary):   Jamboree_Daily_Diary.pdf

Patch Image:   2013 NSJ Composite Image (jpeg)

Council Custom Merchadine Order Form:    Custom Merchandise Order Form (pdf)

Troop Meeting (3/10/13):   Jambo_TM_Mar_10_agenda.pdf  

Troop Meeting (1/20/13):   Jambo_TM_Jan_20_agenda.pdf

Parents' Meeting (9/20/12):   Jambo_Parents_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
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