Daily Archives: August 3, 2010

Jamboree memories

From the arena shows to watching their Scouts engaged in the program, Scout leaders will leave the jamboree with many positive memories. Jerry Sheldon, Subcamp 11, Central Region, said his favorite memory was “seeing the Scouts totally excited and pumped … Continue reading

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Patch contest winners

Congratulations to Circle Ten Council for winning the Leaders’ Update Jamboree Patch Contest. Their council shoulder patch received the highest ranking from more than 32,000 votes cast online.

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Staff, troop departure information

Jamboree activities end at 4 this afternoon. Troops will depart between 6 a.m. and 11a.m. Wednesday. The following is staff and troop departure information.

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Happy birthday Coast Guard

The Coast Guard celebrates its 220th birthday on Wednesday.

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2010 jamboree de-mobilization plan

Here is the official jamboree de-mobilization plan.

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A Scout is trustworthy

Gerald Schilling, of New Jersey, is on the trading post security staff. He accompanied his son, Cory, to archery last week and both father and son had a great time until Cory realized he had lost his wallet. He was … Continue reading

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Swedish contingent patch mystery

Ulf Hoglind, of Sweden, started receiving patches in a plastic bag at the 1993 National Scout Jamboree. Left by an anonymous donor, they were old patches from 1953, 1957, and 1961.  The note just said, “This is for the Swede.”

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