2010 National Jamboree
2010 National Scout Jamboree
Celebrating 100 years of Boy Scouts of America 
July 26 to August 4, 2010
(Including tours July 21st.-Aug. 4th)
Local Council Information
San Francisco Bay Area Council
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DATES: |
The National Scout Jamboree is to be held July 26-August 4, 2010. The San Francisco Bay Area Council’s contingent will leave approximately 5 days prior to the Jamboree for touring. |
| TRAVEL: | The San Francisco Bay Area Council’s contingent will leave the Bay Area and fly to the historic east coast. Although tour plans have not been finalized, they most likely will include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Virginia. |
| ORGANIZATION: | The Jamboree is open to all who are qualified, on a first come basis. The Council Contingent is set at 3 full troops of 36 Scouts and 4 adult leaders each, for a total of 108 Scouts and 12 adults. Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts. They must be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010 or completed the 6th grade, but not have reached their 18th birthday by August 4, 2010. Each Scout will go through an interview process to assure maintenance of the highest possible standards. Once the Council has filled all three Troops, a stand-by list will be established. Stand-bys cannot be assured of a spot at the jamboree due to the expected demand to attend this 100th Anniversary Jamboree. |
| ADULT LEADER SELECTION: | Each adult who applies for a leadership position (Scoutmaster, 1st , 2nd, and 3rd Assistants) will be interviewed by the members of the Council’s Jamboree Committee. See the responsibilities and qualifications for adult leaders below. Deadline for adult applications is December 1, 2008. The current plan is to interview leaders for the Jamboree in December 2008 and January 2009 and to announce the selections no later than February 22, 2009. |
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Adult Leaders
Henry Allen, Larry Willson and Gary Jeans at the 2007 World Jamboree |
The Scoutmasters for the 2010 National Jamboree are as follows: Henry Allen, Scoutmaster – Henry is from Fremont. He has been to 2 National and 3 World Jamborees, serving as Scoutmaster of one of the 2 Troops that the Council sent to the 2007 Jamboree in England marking the 100th Anniversary of World Scouting. He also serves on the council’s Brownsea-NYLT course and is a Scoutmaster in Fremont. He has been recognized by the Council with the Silver Beaver Award. He is assisted by Tom Kuznik, current Course Director of the NYLT course and an Assistant Scoutmaster in England in 2007, and by Rob Kavanagh, currently Scoutmaster of Troop 111 in Fremont.Larry Willson, Scoutmaster – Larry lives in Pleasanton. He has been to 4 National and 1 World Jamboree. He has been the senior Scoutmaster for the Council at the 2005 and 2001 National Jamborees and has also served as an Assistant Scoutmaster at the 2007 World Jamboree. Because of his experience at the most recent National Jamboree, he has been working with the tour company to set up the pre-jamboree tour. Like Henry, Larry also is a Silver Beaver. He is assisted by Doug Olson and Tim Goodnow. Doug is Scoutmaster of Troop 998 in Livermore and a Silver Beaver recipient. Tim is an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 941 and has served as Twin Valley District Chairman. Gary Jeans, Scoutmaster – Gary lives in San Leandro. He has served as a leader at 2 National and 2 World Jamborees and was 1st Assistant Scoutmaster at both the 2005 National and 2007 World Jamboree. Gary is active in the Council’s International Scouting program and has served as a Course Director for the 2000 Woodbadge course. As with the other 2 Scoutmasters, Gary too has been awarded the Silver Beaver. He is assisted by Steve Rodriggs and Mike Andrews. Steve is Scoutmaster of Troop 269 in Fremont and served in 2005 on the Jamboree support staff. Mike is an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 726 and has been an active member of the Council’s Camping Committee.The third Assistant Scoutmasters have yet to be named and applications are still being accepted. The requirements are at least 18 years old (but not over 20) by September 1, 2010. Previous Jamboree experience is desirable as is demonstrated leadership capability. |
| COST: | Please refer to Local Council Fee Schedule (PDF click here) for cost information. |
Applications will be thru an on-line registration process at http://www.bsajamboree.org. Click on registration and follow the directions. A $10.00 National Registration fee is required to complete the on-line process. This will be applied to your overall fees.
Adult Leader Roles and Responsibilities:
The Scoutmaster has overall responsibility for the operation and performance of the Troop. He is responsible for the overall conduct of the Troop to, from, and at the Jamboree. He is responsible for organizing the Troop into an effective team thru the pre-jamboree Troop Meetings and Outing. He works with the Senior Patrol Leader to establish a smoothly running Troop.
The First Assistant Scoutmaster is responsible for Program, both in the pre-jamboree activities as well as understanding the Jamboree program in order to assure that the Scouts get the most out of the Jamboree experience. His primary counter-part at the Scout Level is the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. The First Assistant may be called on to stand in for the Scoutmaster with respect to managing the Troop if the Scoutmaster is not available.
The Second Assistant Scoutmaster is responsible for materials and supplies, both in assisting in logistics for transport as well as in the care of the Troop Equipment while on site. He works with the Troop Quartermaster.
The Third Assistant maintains records for the Troop, including collecting and maintaining medicals, emergency contact lists and other paperwork that the Troop may need. He also serves as the Troop Medic while in transit and for minor issues at the Jamboree. He works with the Scribe to assure that the Troop records are maintained and action items are recorded in the PLC meetings.
Other responsibilities may be assigned to each of these individuals as the Jamboree training proceeds. Each leader has different strengths; because of that, the division of responsibility listed above should be considered as a guideline, not considered as the only possible division of responsibility.
Adult Leader Qualifications:
Scoutmaster and First Assistant Scoutmaster
Have served as a Scoutmaster for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2010; have completed basic Scoutmaster training; participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the pre-jamboree training; be approved by the local council. (Although not required, Wood Badge and/or Scoutmaster's Key is a desirable qualification.) The Scoutmaster must be able to serve as a role model of physical fitness.
Second Assistant Scoutmaster
At least 21 years of age by July 1, 2010, and have served actively in an adult troop leadership position for at least one year during the three-year period prior to July 1, 2010; participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the pre-jamboree training; be approved by the local council.
Third Assistant Scoutmaster
At least 18 years of age (but not have reached 21) by August 3, 2010; have served actively in a Scout troop leadership position; participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a personal health and medical record prior to the pre-jamboree training; be approved by the local council.
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