The idiots running this jamboree

[ASM162]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

 

[click23]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

I was originally slated to go with our contingent, but stepped out when they had to cut one troop. If I remember correctly every troop has one day of service, they will work with an agency in one of the 9 surrounding counties. The adult leadership should have know about this and passed the info on to they youth.

 

Ah found an article on it, http://www.summitblog.org/40000-scouts-5-days-and-300000-hours-of-community-service/

 

I think that they were renting out the buses that brought everyone to jambo to take them to the service sites.

[Twocubdad]

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

Back in the day, no one would dare erect a statue like this at a Scout camp. They wouldn't make it 24 hours before a couple creative Scouts would fit them with a pair of jockey shorts with half-can of Alpo in the back side.

 

Wonder what the going rate is for scrap bronze?

[click23]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

An article from today on the logistics side of the service, http://www.register-herald.com/jamboree/x596953308/Incident-Control-Center-tracks-Scout-projects

[gsdad]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

My daughter and her crew helped rehab a local animal shelter. Thankfully she was not permitted to take the cat she friended back to The Summit.

[ASM162]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

Thanks for the links, Click23. Glad to see that there was a coordinated effort for the DoS.

[Basementdweller]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

Son built a bike trail.....

 

Interestingly the senior scouts 6 eagles from his troop said they paid $1400 and were not going to waste a day doing service.......

[King Ding Dong]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

If there was ever a case for revoking Eagle.....

[gsdad]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

I'm all for Cheerful Service, but I agree with those Eagle Scouts. Revoke their Eagles? Not so much.

[fred johnson]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

Yeah, I gotta side with the scouts on this one. Our scouts do PLENTY of service. To pay thousands and then mid-course be told there is a "day of service" is not so cool.

 

I view this as totally different than the adult leaders that pay $800+ to volunteer for Jambo. They know it. It's part of how it works for Jamboree leaders.

[King Ding Dong]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

My revoke eagle comment was in jest. I was also unaware the day of service was sprung on them.

[Basementdweller]

I am guessing that it was being a good new neighbor thing........

 

Cause honestly......the boys bus in.....have fun bus out......The local community would only see buses and diesel fumes.......

 

So who benefits locally, the local mcdonalds, the port a john guy......The few guys employed mowing grass and maintaining the grounds....

 

Most of the climbing guys and skill specialist won't be locals. But paid staff from elsewhere.

 

How soon before they resent our presence?????

 

Bunch of rich boys coming in and taking advantage of the local geographic features then leaving.......

 

So is the day of mandatory service going to be required for the summer high adventure program?????

 

I went to philmont and did trail construction as a youth.....but it wasn't a full day and it benefited the base.....

[Basementdweller]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

They need a lecture on selfless service and leading by example.

 

In my book they are punks.....

 

Sure the day of service was added.....But the thought that they are above doing service is against what they shrived to earn....

 

I can't imagine saying no.......

 

The SM viewed it as a black eye for the troop....These were the same fellows who complete the SM's NYLT course and then did not volunteer for leadership positions in the Jambo Troop. Seeing a trend here.

 

The Selfish Eagle.

[Twocubdad]

Does anybody know anything about the "Day of Service" at the Jambo?

 

I saw a Facebook posting from a young man who wasn't overly thrilled about the bus ride for the DoS.

 

It struck me that if every scout at the Jambo is to participate if DoS, over ten days, thats 3000 scouts per day! Is there enough work available to keep 3000 kids occupied every day? What type(s) of service are they doing? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

 

I heard the day of service mentioned during the presentations on the Summit at the LAST jamboree -- three years ago. Of course that doesn't mean it was commonly know or communicated well.....

[Basementdweller]

Ok so who else received the email from scouting and the west virginia department of heath?????

 

"....... in the unlikely event that you become ill, please report your attendance at the Jamboree to your healthcare provider".

 

 

Hmmm wonder why my lad was exposed too?????

 

Just curious