Troop
Please see below for information on the 2013 National Jamboree
Mike Everett
Scoutmaster, Troop 336
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From: Wasikowski, Mark
To: 'mustangbsrt@googlegroups.com'
Good Morning Mustang Troops, Crews, and Posts;
Nataionl Jamboree is an awwesome experience – please find details from Council
below and share with the families in your units.
2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE INFORMATION SHEET
LOCATION: The 2013 Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Family Reserve
near Beckley, West Virginia.
DATES: The Jamboree begins on July 15, 2013 and ends on July 24, 2013
TRAVEL PLANS: Current plans call for the Longhorn Council Jamboree contingent to
leave from DFW area on or about July 13, 2013 and fly to Washington, D.C. We
plan to visit such places as Arlington National Cemetery, the United States
Capitol, the Smithsonian Institute, the Presidential Monuments and many other
sites. We will arrive at Summit Bechtel Reserve for the Jamboree encampment on
Monday the 15th of July 2013. After a once-in-a-lifetime
experience at the Jamboree, we will return home July 24, 2013.
ORGANIZATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS: The Jamboree is open to all who are
qualified on a first come first serve basis. Scouts must be First Class or
above, at least 12 years old by July 15, 2013, or an 11 year old that has
completed the 6th grade, but not have reached his 18th birthday by July 24,
2013. Venturing members are eligible and encouraged to participate. Crew
members must have a current membership with a Venturing Crew, graduated from the
8th grade or are at least 14 by July 15, 2013, but not have reached their 21st
birthday by July 24, 2013. All participants must meet the health and medical
requirements, live and abides by the Scout Oath and Law and the Jamboree code of
conduct and be approved by unit and council leadership to participate in the
Jamboree.
The council contingent will consist of seven troops and two Venture Crews. After
all troops and crews are filled, a standby list of alternates will be
established. Scouts will be assigned to a Jamboree troop consisting of 36 Scouts
and four adult leaders. Crew members will be assigned to crews consisting of 8
youth and two adult leaders. Every contingent member will be required to attend
contingent troop/crew meetings, submit a completed National Jamboree Medical
form signed by a licensed health care practitioner and attend a practice
encampment scheduled in May of 2013.
COST: The fee for the Longhorn Council Jamboree contingent is $2,000. Every
effort is being made to keep the fee at $2,000 including Jamboree fee, patches
and personal contingent apparel, tour and transportation. Airline fees are the
biggest unknown and additional fees may be added to cover airfare not contained
in the $2,000. A $150 registration deposit is due with the Jamboree
registration. Jamboree fees are only refundable if there is an alternate to take
your place.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Registration Deposit starting now $150.00 due by March 1, 2012
First payment due before June 1, 2012 $400.00
Second payment due before August 1, 2012 $400.00
Third payment due before November 1, 2012 $400.00
Fourth payment due before January 1, 2013 $400.00
Final payment due before April 1, 2013 $250.00 (Additional Air fare may be added
if needed)
FEE INCLUDES: The Jamboree fee covers the National Jamboree fee, transportation,
tours, admission fees, meals, lodging, insurance, and patrol and troop
equipment. Additional expenses not covered by the Jamboree fee include uniforms
and personal gear, spending money, memorabilia items, and personal expenses
related to pre-Jamboree troop activities.
The Jamboree fee is based on current projections of all costs. We reserve the
right to adjust the final payment should costs increase significantly, but will
make every effort to avoid doing so.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To submit an application for the 2013 National Scout
Jamboree, please go to www.summitbechtelreserve.org and use the process outlined
on the “Instruction for Applying to attend the 2013 National Jamboree” which
follows this fact sheet. Upon submission of a completed application, please
navigate to the bottom of the “Application Dashboard”, printout and complete
the “2013 NSJ Request to Attend” form and mail it with the $150 registration
to Longhorn Council, PO Box 54190, Hurst, Texas 76054 to the attention of Kevin
Steffy
LEADERS: Leaders interested in being one of the Contingent Troop leaders should
follow the application process at the Jamboree website. Interviews for Troop
leaders will take place in early 2012.
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Building Strong Programs and Strong Units
Thank you for all you do in Scouting!
Yours in Scouting,
Dr. Mark Wasikowski
Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner, Mustang District
Check the district web site at http://www.mustang-district.org
for updates.