All Contingent Meeting Wrap Up

Thank you to everyone for being at the All contingent meeting.  I hope you found the information plentiful and helpful.
I appreciate your patients while at the meeting, I know that it was a long day for all of us, but in the end it was nice to meet those we had not met before and get a feel for the huge undertaking that is the National Jamboree.
From where I sat, I thought I would discuss some of the most asked questions.
First on Uniform.  Old or New.. wear what you have, but wear it all properly.
Hats and Jackets.  Don't worry about that right now.  I will let the Troop know as soon as I know.
Patches.  Give the patches some thought when ordering.
Some thoughts on patches.  Patches and Patch trading is a fun part of the Jamboree experience, but there is so much to do at Jambo, I would hate for a Scout to come home with nothing but patch trading memories.
Patches for collecting and trading are fun and not that expensive.  Talk with your scout and do what you think is reasonable.
Information.  If you are not getting emails and other contacts, please let me know.  It is important to all of us that you receive timely information and information that is relevant and important to you.
Email me directly at gerald.schleining@verizon.net if you have questions at anytime.
Again, This is an opportunity of a life time.  Our goal is to have an absolutely fantastic time at Jamboree, and that process starts NOW!
I want to thank all of you for attending the meeting, and a special thanks to those of you that have volunteered to help us out with the many activities and committee functions.
Have a Great Scouting Day!
Mr. Jerry Schleining
Scoutmaster

Reminder - CPC All Contingent Meeting

This Saturday, November 7th, from 9am to 4:30pm is the first official 2010 National Jamboree meeting. The entire Cascade Pacific Council contingent (Scouts, Parents and Leaders) will be meeting to kick off our adventure. This is a mandatory meeting, so please make sure you are on time and plan to spend the day. Bring your lunch since there will not be time to leave the site to pick something up.

The meeting will be held at the New Beginnings Christian Center at 3300 NE 172nd Place - NE 172 and Sandy [I-84 to exit 13 (181st), North on 181st to Sandy, West on Sandy to 172nd]. When you arrive, look for Troop 720 (there should be signs and the Troop leaders will be there) to sign-in and receive your information packet.

Looking forward to seeing everybody this Saturday.

Dinner Plans for 2010 National Jamboree

Just got this from the Cracker Barrel Blog  (Scouting Magazine's Blog):

Dinners at the jamboree have always been tasty, but they're about to get a whole lot better. Bring on the theme nights!

At the 2010 National Scout Jamboree next year, organizers have planned eight different theme nights for participating troops. The themes are:

July 26: Western
July 27: Tex-Mex
July 28: Mardi Gras
July 29: Iron Chef (patrols will create a dinner from secret ingredients)
July 30: All-American
July 31: Arena show (patrols will carry no-cook meals to the arena)
Aug. 1: Asian
Aug. 2: Dinner Impossible (adults cook for the Scouts)
Aug. 3: Chicago
It's clear that boys and adult volunteers won't go hungry at this year's jamboree.

Have a Great Scouting Day!

Leader Contacts

We just added leader contact information to the left of this post.  Click on the link (blue letters) to email the leader of your choice.
Feel free to contact us about anything.  We want to hear from you and know that your Jamboree experience is going well.

Have a Great Scouting Day!
Mr. Schleining
Scoutmaster

OCTOBER LEADER MEETING NOTES

Hey Troop 720,
I thought we should share some information from the Contingent Leader Meeting.
Here is the latest and greatest news on UNIFORMS:
First, wear what you have. If you have old uniforms wear them completely (with the New Boy Scout Green tabs). If you have the New Centennial Uniform, wear it completely.
DO NOT MIX and MATCH. Old pants can not be worn with New shirts etc.
The Jamboree committee is requiring that every Scout have 2 Complete sets of uniforms. I would suggest 3 complete sets. But 2 is the minimum.
THINGS NOT TO WORRY ABOUT AT THIS TIME.. in other words.. don't spend money on the following items:
Hats, it is still yet to be determined which hat we are going to wear.
Jackets, we will be wearing the "Official BSA Wind breaker style" jacket. It is currently red, but it is supposed to be changing to Green. We are waiting to see which one we will be wearing... so just wait on this.

It was suggested, and I think it is a fantastic idea, that if you or family members were or are planning on buying uniform items as Christmas gifts etc... to get Scout Shop gift cards instead. That way, when we do get the final word.. you can purchase the right stuff.

MEDICAL FORMS and NATIONAL REGISTRATION.
You all are doing a great job of getting this done. There are still a handful of youth that are not registered with National. Please get this completed in the next week or so. Your medical form is generated from this registration.
ONCE you get the Medical form, please get the physical completed. The physicals all need to be turned in No later than FEBRUARY 1st to the Scoutmaster. I have got to get them into Council in February and they need to be checked.

ALL CONTINGENT MEETING
Don't forget, we have the mandatory All contingent meeting on November 7th. We ask that every one check in at 9:00 AM. Look for our Troop and check in there. One of the Troop leaders from 720 will be there to check you in. So just look for us. We will all be sitting together and will be together all day.
Be sure to be in your FULL Scout uniform on the 7th. Bring your lunch too.

PATCHES
We got to see all the patches tonight at the meeting. They look fantastic!!! You all will be getting an order form at the All Contingent meeting!

FUNDRAISING ALL NIGHT GAME PARTY
November 20th there will be an all night "lock in" fundraiser. I will give more information about this at the All contingent meeting.

I am soooooo pumped up to go to Jamboree!!! I am glad to have all of you in our Troop and promise you the best time you have ever had in Scouting!!!


Have a Great Scouting Day!
Mr. Schleining
Scoutmaster

First Troop gathering

Thanks to everyone that showed up for the first Troop 720 gathering! It was great to meet all of you.
Like I said.. we are in for one cool adventure. I look forward to getting to know all of you and becoming life long friends.
This adventure will be one that we will all have to share for the rest of our lives.

A couple reminders from today's super long talk..
Please complete the online National registration. You can do that here .
Once that is done, and they email you the medical form. See your Doctor and turn in the Med form to me.
November 7th is the All contingent meeting. It is mandatory. Look for me and the Assistants. We will be together all day for that. Don't forget to bring your lunch.

Again.. It was great to meet all of you, I look forward to meeting the rest of the Troop.

Have a Great Scouting Day!
Mr. Schleining
Scoutmaster

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