2010 Jamboree preparation

[Trevorum]

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Now that the courts have cleared the way for the 2010 Jamboree to return to AP Hill (hooray!), the planning can begin in earnest.

 

And I need some advice. In 2005 I volunteered at the MB midway to plan and coordinate for 2010 a MB which was not then offered. This MB will require some complicated logistical coordination with the AP Hill folks. I want to start moving forward with the advance planning but I can not find any information about who to coordinate with at National. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

[kb6jra]

Wow, you're getting an early start...maybe too early.

 

Seems to me that most National positions were'nt announced until 18 -24 mos in advance for Professionals and 12-18 mos for volunteer chairs. I'd say closer to 12. The Pro and the Chair for my area were the same for the last two, and they mentioned before we left the hill that they'd be back in 2010. So far they seem to be still involved.

 

Can you contact your 2005 people? They may have your answers...worth a try at any rate.

[Trevorum]

My SE suggested I call National. I discovered that the National Events Division won't appoint a chief for the Jamboree MB program until this October. However, I did get a contact name who I will keep in the loop.

 

You're quite correct, it is pretty early. However, the program I want to develop will require some complicated planning, including advance coordination with the AP Hill Environmental Office as well as arranging daily transportation for participants to a remote site away from the jamboree encampment. I want to plant the seed with the appropriate people well before the opportunity is foreclosed.

 

[kb6jra]

Whatever your planning sounds like fun. I hope to be there as well, I'm vying for a leadership posistion with one of our council contingents. If not, I loved being on staff last time, so that's what I'll do.

 

See ya on the hill in 3 years. Oh ya, Bless the court of appeals (this time..ha)

[SWScouter]

Trev,

 

I'm curious. Is this a new Merit Badge that is to be introduced between the 2005/2010 jamborees or is it a MB that will be new to the jamboree? Oh heck, what is the MB?

 

Thanks,

SWScouter

[Trevorum]

SWS, I didn't mean to come off as cagey. In 2005 I was disappointed to learn that the Archeology MB was not offered. Never did learn why not. But I talked to the midway folks and offered to (help) plan it for 2010.