Daily Archives: July 25, 2010

Tonight’s staff arena show cancelled

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Tonight’s staff arena show was cancelled due to the threat of a severe storm. The storm has passed by Fort A.P. Hill and should no longer be a factor in your evening activities. Temperatures are expected to be lower tomorrow.

Posted in Arena shows, Events, Weather | 5 Comments

Where do I get my Monday lunch?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

UPDATE: Additional lunches will be delivered to the five kiosk locations by approximately 2 p.m. today. Click here for more information. If you are subcamp staff member: Pick up your Monday lunch at your subcamp. Please do not go to … Continue reading →

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What to expect at tonight’s jamboree staff show

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

UPDATE: Tonight’s staff arena show has been cancelled. Click here for details. Navy jets, military jump teams, and music are just a small sample of what the jamboree staff will experience tonight at the staff show. Plan to eat dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Arena shows | 2 Comments

Jamboree staff copes with heat

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Jamboree participants said they are dealing with the heat and humidity by staying hydrated, finding shade, and resting during the hottest time of the day.

Posted in Health and Safety, Weather | 4 Comments

Code of conduct governs participant’s behavior

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All Scouts and Scouters, before coming to the jamboree, have agreed to abide by the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Participation Statement of Understanding and Code of Conduct found in their application process, as well as in the booklet in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Code of Conduct

Don’t text/call while driving

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The use of all electronic hand-helds and communication devices while driving is illegal at Fort A.P. Hill. Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Safety, Transportation

No holes

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Federal authorities prohibit the digging of holes anywhere on the jamboree site without prior written permission. This includes holes for flagpoles, gateways, or stakes driven into the ground at a depth greater than eight inches.

Posted in Health and Safety

Max height is 10 feet

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The 10-foot height limit includes flagpoles, which must be of non-conductive material (wood, PVC, etc.).

Posted in Health and Safety

Spoiled food is unhealthy

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Don’t save food from one meal to another. The temptation is to hoard food from breakfast and dinner, as well as the kiosk lunches. With the mix of heat and limited refrigeration, unpackaged or repackaged food can quickly spoil. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health and Safety

Staff — turn on your voicemail

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

If you have been issued a staff telephone and its number is listed in the Leadership Directory, please activate your voice mailbox. Otherwise you will not be able to receive important messages when your phone is off or you are unable to answer it. To set up your voice mailbox, select messaging on the main screen of your phone; then select #4 voice mail; press 1 for English; then #; finally follow the verbal instructions to complete your set up. Continue reading →

Posted in Communication

Planning ahead

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The senior management of the jamboree is requiring that there will be a single person responsible for each “pod” container or grouping of pods, and program areas within the jamboree. Continue reading →

Posted in Supplies

Be ready for rain, thunderstorms

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Forecasts for the next two days indicate possible rain and thunderstorms. Be prepared with the information on your heat index hangtag. Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Safety, Weather

Need to cool off?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Try a dip in one of the six pools at the jamboree. There are two pools designated for swimming at the Mahone area. There are four at the Gordon Trail location, one for snorkeling and three for scuba. Continue reading →

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