Final Hours

We are in the home stretch.  As I sit here looking at full duffel bags and crisp uniforms the butter flies are zooming!
We are ready for the adventure... All the work, all the meetings, it all comes together tomorrow morning!

Look for updates on the Facebook and Twitter!
Thank you all for all your hard work and patients.
On behalf of the entire Scoutmaster crew, Lou, Rob, and Adam, I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation.

See you when we get home!

Jerry Schleining
Scoutmaster

SHINING LIGHT ACROSS AMERICA

“A Shining Light Across America”

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
With the Portland Beavers at PGE Park
5:00 p.m. (gates open at 4:30 p.m.)
7:00p.m. - Portland Beavers vs. Salt Lake Bees
Join Scouts for an awe-inspiring Centennial Celebration show!

Come and view the Historic nationwide broadcast of the National Scout Jamboree Centennial Celebration Show, followed by the Portland Beavers vs. the Salt Lake Bees game.

Tickets are $5 for Outfield Reserved Seats and $9.50 for Infield Reserved Seats with special access early for the show with seating on the field.

CLICK HERE to order tickets.

Special Offer Code: JAMBOREE

You can also order tickets by calling Andrew McCulloch at (503) 553-5443 or amcculloch@pgepark.com

Deadline to order tickets is Thursday, July 29 at 5p.m.


*Offer not valid at the PGE Park box office*

Jambo 720 Update 7-15-10

Keep up with us while we are on tour and at Jambo!!
I will be updating via Facebook and Twitter!  This will be a quick and easy way to keep tabs on where we are and what we are doing.
You can follow my facebook site at: http://www.facebook.com/jerry.schleiningjr
Or you can follow me on Twitter at: @smjerry

I will be sending pictures this way and giving at least a daily update.

Also, if you have been taking pictures of this adventure I have set up a way that we can share the pictures.  This will be more important once we get home.
I will have more details about this later, but if you are interested in adding your photos, go to http://www.photobucket.com/ and sign in to my account.  I will give you the password and username.

We are sooooo close.  I can't wait.

Have a Great Scouting Day!

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST

Here is the RECOMMENDED PACKING list:  First here is the "Official Jamboree Uniform" (we have discussed this at length over the last year.

Scouts and Leaders

Official national jamboree uniform:

Scout shorts
Troop Hat
Scout shirts, short-sleeve casual
Scout khaki web or leather belt
Scout socks
Jamboree neckerchief (one will be given to you when you arrive at the jamboree)
Neckerchief slide

Activities Uniform
The activities uniform for youth and leaders will be a jamboree T-shirt, Scout shorts, Scout socks, and Troop Hat.
Travel Uniform
While aboard planes, trains, buses, or autos en route, youth and leaders must wear the official Scout uniform.

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:
1 Duffel bag—for carrying and storage of bulky items
1 Day pack
2 Blankets/sheets or one sleeping bag, or combination of both, and a large waterproof bag, like a garbage bag
1 Air mattress
1 Ground cloth
1 Poncho or Rain gear
At least 2 Uniform Shirts
Uniform Shorts 2 pair
5 Sets of underwear
Extra Boy Scout socks  5 pair
Scout T shirts (Troop T shirts and other "official" Scout T shirts)
Laundry bag, recommended for use in duffel bag to hold soiled clothing
2 Pair pajamas
1 Swimming suit
1 Pair closed toed sandles (water shoes)
1 Toilet kit containing soap in container, comb, toothbrush, metal mirror, washcloth, and toothpaste
2 Hand towels
2 Bath towels
1 Flashlight (No flame-type lights will be permitted.)
1 plastic water bottle to carry with you. (Provided)
Sturdy (earth tone shoes)
Running shoes (if you plan on doing the 5 K, and for around camp)
1 Insect repellent
1 Sunscreen
Watch
Optional Personal Equipment
Notebook, pen, pencil
Camera
Shaving gear (if needed)
Air pillow (small)

Jambo 720 UPDATE 7-12-10

9 Days till we leave for Jamboree.
We have an important meeting on Thursday.. Please be there.
The meeting will be at the Elephant House in Washington Park (right next to the playground).
Please be there.
An email was sent out today regarding the Tour Intinerary.  This is for Jambo 720 family eyes only.
If you have questions, please drop Jerry and email or call him at 503 318 8113.

Lots to present on Thursday.. be there.

Jerry

Jambo 720 UPDATE 7-10-10

THE GEAR IS GONE!!!!!
We have passed through what I have considered one of the most import gateways of the Jamboree process, the loading of the gear.
2 years ago we circled today's date on the calendar and as we loaded the last box in the trailer today.. it was a great feeling to know that we are almost there.. JAMBOREE is literally just around the corner.
As you read on, I am posting information from the National Jamboree site...
The Meeting Thursday.
The place is Washington Park, shelter "D".  It is important if you have not already done so, to RSVP.  We need to know how much food to buy.
We will start at 6:00 PM.  You do not need to wear your uniform, it is a casual event.  Casual but you need to be there.  There will be information and details that I will sharing with the Troop and families.
Here is the menu while we are at Jamboree MENU
Here is the item list for retail food and the prices you can expect to pay RETAIL
BREAKFAST AND DINNER WILL BE EATEN WITH THE PATROL... DO NOT PLAN ON DINNER OUT OF THE CAMP SITE.
We have 4 Scouts having Birthdays while we are the National Jamboree.. Parents, here is a great opportunity to help us celebrate this wonderful day.. CLICK HERE

Mail to the Jamboree

For efficient postal service to the jamboree, letters and packages must be addressed in this manner:
(Fill in participant’s full name)
Jamboree Troop 720
Subcamp No. 7
2010 National Scout Jamboree
Bowling Green, VA 22428- 0720

All incoming mail will be handled through the regular camp-wide Jamboree Postal Service. Packages to individuals will not be accepted on a collect (cash-on-delivery) basis; they must be sent prepaid to the jamboree. Due to base security, packages sent by other carriers (i.e. UPS, FedEx, etc) will not be delivered to the sub camp by those carriers and will need to be X-rayed off site. Once cleared, those packages will be turned over to the Jamboree Postal Service for delivery. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use the U.S. Postal Service for packages. Mail for each sub camp will be handled by a sub camp postmaster, and each jamboree troop leader will assign an adult leader within his troop to serve as troop postmaster.

CELL PHONES
As we have covered in the past, I am not opposed to cell phones and using them while at the National Jamboree.  There will be times and places that I will not allow the Scouts to use them, they will be notified in advance and there will be an opportunity to secure them if need be.  If the phone becomes such a distraction that it warrants my attention.. I will secure the phone and the Scout will loose the privilege.
I would encourage parents to have a talk about cell phone use and when calls to home will be made.  If you anticipate your Scout having some homesickness, discuss this and encourage him to first talk to me while we are gone, we will work through the issue.

VISITING
If you are planning on paying a visit to the National Jamboree, make sure that you check all the visitor information and plan ahead.  Visitor times are:
Tuesday, July 27
9am to 5pm
Wednesday, July 28
11am to 5pm
Thursday, July 29
9am to 5pm
Friday, July 30
9am to 5pm
Saturday, July 31
9am to 11pm *
Sunday, August 1
1pm to 5pm
Monday, August 2
9am to 5pm
Tuesday, August 3
9am to 4pm
Remember that at no time are allowed to remove your Scout from the property or disrupt any Troop or Jamboree activity.  If you are planning on being the in the Washington D.C. area while we are on tour, the same rule applies, please honor the Council and the BSA's rule on custody and responsibility of the Troop leadership.
We will talk about the itinerary of the tours and more flight information at the meeting on Thursday.

See you then.

Jerry Schleining
Scoutmaster

Rose Parade!

Last year we had a uniquie opportunity to march in the Rose Parade.  It was a Historic event and one that I will not soon forget.
This year our Jamboree contingent will once again march in the Parade.  A year ago, we were all just a bunch of Scouts and Scouters going to Jamboree.. this year we are Troop 720!  And we will be marching together as a Troop.
So here are the details.
We are going to meet at the far East side of the Llyod center by Sears at 8:00 AM.  Look for Scoutmaster Jerry, he will be there early.
From the Llyod center we will move to the Rose Garden and assemble with the rest of the contingent.
We will then march in the Parade, at the conclusion of the parade we will hop on MAX and return to the Llyod center.
Parents.. after you drop your Scout off.. if you are planning of staying for the parade, there is a group of 720 parents watching at around 3rd and Burnside, there was plenty of room there last year.. right at the bridge.
UNIFORM for the PARADE:
Full Scout Uniform (Shorts or pants)
Troop hat... THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL.
NO JACKETS
NO BACKPACKS
fanny pack is ok with a water bottle in it.
SCOUT SOCKS
Good walking shoes

Please be on time we have to be at the Rose Garden at 9:30 AM staged and ready to walk.
Unless you have already made arrangements with Jerry, You are expected to be at the Parade.  This is a high profile event and will promote Scouting, Jamboree, and the Council in a good light for years to come.
The weather is supposed to be fantasic.. lets have fun and show our pride at the Rose Parade.


Have a Great Scouting Day!