Day 2 is now complete. It was another hot day at Jambo. We spent our time preparing for the scouts to arrive on Monday. My assigned task was to setup computers, printers and in one case a network. I worked in NESA (National Eagle Scout Association) and will be back there to sign up my 4 Eagle Scout sons for a lifetime membership. I also worked in Amateur Radio (of course one of my favorites), National Exhibits, the office of Philanthropy and finishing up in Technology Quest. I also went into Fredricksburg for some dinner at a Tex-Mex restaurant named Carlos O'Kelly's. I am not sure how an Irish Mexican or is it a Hispanic Irishman? I don't know but it sure hit the spot.
I will tell you that today was very hot and muggy. It was 102 today and 102 is forecast for tomorrow. A little cooler weather is forecast for Monday and the few days after that.
In the morning however, I will get picked up by a town car and go to Arlington National Cemetery to participate in a program for the scouts from Circle 10 Council as well as some others. I was asked to help with organizing it and will be giving the benediction. Elder Charles Dahlquist III from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Chaplin of All Faiths at Jamboree will give an inspirational message.
Check back after Day 3 for additional comments.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Here We Go!
I am on the IT staff for the BSA 2010 National Jamboree and I will write about my experiences over the next couple of weeks. First, many of you may be surprised that at a Boy Scout Camp we need IT support at all. Follow this blog to learn more about the reasons for that.
2010 is the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouting in the United States. That makes this Jamboree a very special event. Do you know what a Jamboree is? A Jamboree is often defined in terms of scouting (either Boy or Girl). It is a large assembly, often international with planned events and entertainment. The 2010 Jamboree will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the BSA (Boy Scouts of America).
It is estimated that there will be 55,000+ scouts and leaders in attendance with a support staff of another 9,000 individuals. This is truly a large event. BSA has been preparing for this event for 5 years since the close of the last Jamboree.
Currently I am in transit to Fort A.P. Hill, VA, the location of this year's Jamboree. BSA has held it's Jamborees at this location since 1975 and this will be the last one for this site.
Stay tuned for more, regular updates to come from Fort A.P. Hill.
2010 is the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouting in the United States. That makes this Jamboree a very special event. Do you know what a Jamboree is? A Jamboree is often defined in terms of scouting (either Boy or Girl). It is a large assembly, often international with planned events and entertainment. The 2010 Jamboree will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the BSA (Boy Scouts of America).
It is estimated that there will be 55,000+ scouts and leaders in attendance with a support staff of another 9,000 individuals. This is truly a large event. BSA has been preparing for this event for 5 years since the close of the last Jamboree.
Currently I am in transit to Fort A.P. Hill, VA, the location of this year's Jamboree. BSA has held it's Jamborees at this location since 1975 and this will be the last one for this site.
Stay tuned for more, regular updates to come from Fort A.P. Hill.
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