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Some visitors are more equal than others. VIP visitors may enter and participate in program areas, etc. "The Summit officially threw open its gates to visitors on Wednesday, attracting 1,600 people within the first hour and a half of opening. The Boy Scouts of America says that up to 50,000 visitors may attend the event, but when asked for the number of passes sold, they said they are not tracking these totals.:rolleyes:" http://www.register-herald.com/jamboree/x1724755848/Scouts-welcome-visitors

Sig P250 9mm with BSA lettering.

Wait there are more!!! Here are FIVE more bronze statues in or around the Scott Visitor Center. Walter Scott, Stephen Bechtel, and Jim Justice either!! http://www.wnct.com/story/22843337/adventure-begins-at-summit-bechtel-family-national-scout-reserve-with-the-2013-national-scout-jamboree Morgantown industrialist J.W. Ruby and his wife, philanthropist Hazel Ruby http://www.dailymail.com/News/ScoutJamboree2013/201307170027 Thrifty? Well at least they didn't chisel faces into Mount Irving (I made that up, but I would not be surprised if there is a Mount Irving there).

STATUES! Unbelievable, whatever happened to just naming buildings or campsites? http://www.register-herald.com/jamboree/x316296927/Let-the-Jamboree-begin The statues are Bob Mazzuca, Jack Furst, Wayne Perry, former Gov. Joe Manchin

Sustainability requirements finally released...some good discussion points, particularly population growth. Working on a farm would be a nice addition. Add to Stuff - plan how to recycle iPods, phones, pc's, monitors, CFLs, batteries, ... http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2013/07/15/sustainability-merit-badge-requirements-released/

Saw this article about Troop 724, one of two special needs troops in the St. Louis area: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/troop-offers-haven-for-scouts-who-won-t-give-up/article_2d646403-e9ea-54d3-9325-346708adad73.html This special needs troop offers a "special" service to community - a 16 member color guard with distinct uniform. "The troop has performed on many occasions. “Last year we were in the opening ceremonies for Veterans Day†at a St. Louis event, Scoutmaster Joe Vaughan said. This year, Boeing Co., for which the troop is official color guard, has offered to send the boys to Pasadena, Calif., to march in the Rose Bowl Parade, he added."

Some do, some don't. Basically the intent is to keep everyone on the same page - who does what, what is expected, etc. And of course, you must have yet another mission statement or vision statement or both?? Your characterization of by-laws as "guidelines" is fair as there are always exceptions and new circumstances to consider. Do you add revision upon revision or do you trust adult leaders to make fair, sound decisions? My $0.02

Saturday's news articles use phrases such as "health-conscious", "physically demanding", "tech use encouraged", "working local service projects",... good stuff!

Good to hear! Thanks for the follow-up.

Yes, my "educated" guess

In summer of 2010, at least two bears were shot and killed at Philmont. http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/environment/bear-shot-after-attack-at-nm-scout-camp

Some more info and video. The troop was asked to leave camp. Not clear about who all made the decision to shoot a young black bear. http://www.ksl.com/?sid=25967748&nid...cid=featured-1

From that article "...division (of Wildlife Resources) employees had given a presentation to the Scouts earlier about proper bear safety, including thoroughly cleaning up all food and disposing of any leftovers in bear-proof containers." Thanks for posting. Hopefully another BSA incident report forthcoming that we can all read and learn from.

At least 5.000 tickets already sold. "Visitors are also invited to the Saturday evening stadium show and a closing ceremony complete with Zambelli fireworks." http://www.dailymail.com/News/201307100239

Jan-Care adds 12 more ambulances on-site - Jan-Care ambulance crews will be on the property 24 hours a day - 22 ambulances will now be on-site, though fewer at night - ETA to local hospitals from The Summit is around 12 minutes - Raleigh General Hospital adding 20 extra beds - Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital adding 15 beds - Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill will also increase number of meds - 375 National Guard and other Department of Defense agents are staying nearby at the University of Charleston-Beckley Jan-Care, military and BSA crews will be operating under West Virginia protocol in case of emergencies. http://www.emsworld.com/news/10985914/ambulances-added-for-wva-boy-scout-jamboree

Kicked out: More than one Allowed back in: (my guess) less than one.

... and now is allowed back in... I wonder if there is a process in place for this and how many have been allowed back in?

Seems to me too. Jambo appears to be another world where helicopter families and volunteers are tapped as revenue sources. Imagine even thinking of doing that back in our units or local camps. I think a no-charge, no-entry, distant observation point(s) would suffice. Visitors should not be mingling or interfering in the program areas with scouts and scouts who paid the $$$, did the paperwork, etc., Another $0.02

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf

I know what you mean Kahuna. Here's a scout invite from an Eagle Scout, Red Sox right-fielder Shane Victorino, "The Flying Hawaiian", which seems er, more inviting. "Victorino invited the scouts, most of them participants in the Minuteman Council’s ScoutReach initiative for inner-city boys, through the annual Flyin’ Hawaiian All-Stars Charity Ticket Program organized by his Shane Victorino Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America’s Boston Minuteman Council said in a statement." http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/east_boston/2013/07/boy_scouts_attend_red_sox_game_as_guests_of_right-fielder_sh.html

https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/Staff.aspx Seems Shooting Sports and other areas are still short on volunteer staff and Jambo starts in 3 days?

There is a Pistol Pilot Program which allows boy scouts to shoot handguns at participating camps. http://myhighplains.com/fulltext?nxd_id=397942 Mostly the BSA caliber, firearm restrictions are contradictory and don't apply to their own high adventure facilities.

The public is also invited during the jamboree to come onto the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. People will be bussed into the property from Bradley. From there, visitors can go zip lining, mingle with the scouts, and experience what the jamboree is all about. Mike Patrick, Director of Operations at the reserve, said, "Even if you're not a scout, you can come and visit the Jamboree. Any day that we are open beginning July 17 to July 24th, and all you have to do to get a ticket is go to visit www.jambo.org." Several exhibits on the property will also be open to the public. A more direct link https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/Visitors.aspx Story link http://www.wvva.com/story/22799753/2...-scout-reserve

More info on emergency preparations "Mike Patrick, director of operations for the Summit Bechtel Reserve, said about 800 medical volunteers will be onsite in addition to military medical support. The Scouts are hoping that the reduced average temperatures, about 12-15 degrees, of their new site will at least provide some relief. On one day at the 2005 Jamboree, the Associated Press reported that 300 people, mostly Scouts, suffered from dehydration, fatigue and lightheadedness when temperatures and humidity rose. Air support and other transportation are also readily available for Scouts who might need to be transported to a nearby hospital. An inventory of nearby supplies of anti-venom and related treatments, Patrick said, has also been taken." ... "If Scouts need to be moved, Patrick said, the transportation company contracted for the Jamboree, Transportation Management Services, is prepared. TMS was selected by the Boy Scouts due to its experience at other large events such as Super Bowls and the Olympics. Patrick said they will be handling the daily transportation, the work of hundreds of buses. On the first day alone, 800 buses are expected to arrive, one every 45 seconds, to drop off Scouts at their camp sites." From: http://www.statejournal.com/story/22756242/if-disaster-strikes-jamboree-will-boy-scouts-be-prepared

I sure hope so. http://www.scouter.com/forum/summer-camp/383903-ammo-supply#post384111 Word is getting out about the need for donations, but for now, plan B is air rifles.