Daily Archives: July 28, 2010

Text of the speech by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

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The following is the text of the speech given by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree on July 28, 2010.

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Help set a record and earn CPR, AED certification

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The CPR and AED certification event will occur 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday Scouts and leaders are invited to break the Guinness World Record for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) training.  Not only can you be … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Arena shows, Events, Health and Safety, Schedule | 9 Comments

Regional stage schedule for Thursday, July 29

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Here is the regional stage schedule for Thursday, July 29. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages.

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Patch trading frenzy hits the jambo

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They’re everywhere. In the shade. On a small piece of land. In front of tents. Coming in all shapes, sizes and ages, they form groups, sometimes hordes. Furious trading occurs. They are the jamboree patch traders. Many Scouts said they … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Code of Conduct, Patches, Souvenir, Trading Post | 15 Comments

Walking may be faster than riding the shuttle bus

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The jamboree is a great walking event.  The yellow shuttle buses are provided for the convenience of jamboree participants and staff, but at times the waiting line and slow travel speeds make the ride very long.  Therefore, for much of … Continue reading →

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OA pow wow

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OA will hold pow wows at 8 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to bring dance outfits. For more information, call Ron Bell at 404-406-3218.

Posted in Activities, Events, Schedule | 2 Comments

International Day

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The traditional collection for the World Friendship Fund is during breakfast Thursday at your campsites. This is your chance to help Scouts overseas. There will be an International Flag Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Heth Headquarters Flag Court. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Volunteer

Lost and found

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If you lose your jamboree identification card (staff, youth or adult), check with Lost and Found at Heth Schoolhouse. If you don’t find it there, contact Jamboree Registration. If you lose your staff meal card, contact the staff at your … Continue reading →

Posted in Lost and found, Supplies

Action Centers

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All regional action centers will be open for subcamp staff and troop adults from 5 p.m.  to 8:30 p.m. tonight. For more information, contact Josh Terrill at 608-354-6403.

Posted in Activities, Events, Schedule

Charging your phones

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There are electrical charging stations at AT&T pavilions located throughout the jamboree. These are the only outlets that should be used by Scouts.

Posted in Health and Safety, Supplies | 4 Comments

Staff departure time changes

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Changes to staff departure times and dates, and new requests for departure airport shuttles, will be taken from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Thursday at Transportation in Wilcox Building 1687.

Posted in Departure, Transportation | 3 Comments

Jamboree reminders

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Be prepared Be safe Be a good guest at Fort A.P. Hill Thank our men and women in the military for their help A Scout is clean—pick up litter

Posted in Code of Conduct, Training

Scuba news

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Wyland, the world’s foremost underwater artist, will be in the exhibit tent next to scuba today through Friday, working with Scouts on murals. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, SUDS (Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba) will help Scouts who are … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Schedule