Last Frontier Council 2010 Jamboree

On display Saturday evening at the Last Frontier Council annual recognition banquet, guests got a peek inside a jamboree encampment surrounded by tents.  On stage was the actual Alps Mountaineering Meramac 6 ZF FG tent Scouts will be camping.

Front

Rear

These tents will be pre-sold to buyers and available for pick up right after our troop gear truck makes it back from the Jamboree.

The tent spans 10 feet by 10 feet square.  The center height is 6 feet allowing one to stand and stretch their feet.  Doors open from the front and rear.  A rain fly comes with the tent.  Rated for 6 persons, it fits 2 adults with summer camp gear quite comfortably with plenty of extra space.

The tents pack into a package just under 15 lbs and 8.5″ by 26″ in size.

These tents will be sold out long before the Jamboree begins.  Contact Allen Jones at osuallen@cox.net to get on our list of interested buyers!

Here is your Jamboree Committee hard at work at their monthly meeting.  The preparations have continued here for over a year in preparation for this summer.  This post made during this evening’s meeting demonstrates the live blogging potential our leaders will use to share the jamboree with everyone back home.

To help you plan for Jamboree, the Jamboree Committee is providing a list of uniform items and gear that will be needed. The list is broken down between what you need to provide and what is included as a part of your Council Jamboree Fee.  You can use this list to determine what you will need to purchase.

Jamboree Uniform Patch and Equipment Information

Participants attending the 2010 National Scout Jamboree from our council will be outfitted in the Meramac 6 ZF FG tents from Alps Mountaineering.  Known for high quality and affordability, these tents will be pre-sold and can be picked up when the equipment truck arrives back in Oklahoma City a few days after the Jamboree.

Our goal is to have every tent pre-sold before we leave for Jamboree.  This is a great way to outfit your Troop with basically like-new tents at a good discount.  Your cost on this terrific deal is only $95.00.

Meramac 6 FG Specs
Base Size: 10′ x 10′
Center Height: 6′
Tent Area: 100 sq. ft.
Tent and Fly Weight: 14 lb.
Total Weight: 14 lb. 14 oz.
Packed Size: 8.5″ x 26″
Pole Diameter: 11 mm
Retail Cost: $269.99

Contact Allen Jones at osuallen@cox.net to get on our list of interested buyers!

Here are important dates to mark on your calendars as you make your summer 2010 plans.  These are dates of jamboree preparation activities that will require each participant’s attendance.

June 4-6, 2010

Pre-Jamboree Shakedown, Camp Kickapoo

The shakedown is a weekend outing on Jamboree Hill at Camp Kickapoo.  During this campout, we setup tents, dining flys and other gear in the same configuration as we will need to be confined within at the National Scout Jamboree.  We test our equipment and learn how to operate the cook gear.  The Scouts continue working as a functioning Boy Scout Troop readying for the next month’s adventure.  They get to know one another and their leaders better.  More information on planning of this outing will be covered in your troop meetings.

July 17, 2010

Jamboree Equipment Truck Loading, Camp Kickapoo

The loadout of the truck is a packing of the troop and personal camping gear.  A travel-checked luggage bag with clothing and items needed for the tour will be taken by each participant on their flight.  The camping and heavy equipment will travel by truck to the Jamboree site.  Each participant will need to be at this loadout as well to bring their equipment and help pack the trailer.  More information on this event and the gear to pack will be covered in your troop meetings.

Important dates will also appear in the sidebar of the LFCJambo.org website.

Information on the 2011 World Scout Jamboree Sign up will be posted on the International Section of the Council Website as news develops.    The sign up process will be similar in that it will involve the same online application system that was developed for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.  LFCJambo.org will remain focused on the 2010 National Scout Jamboree event until it’s conclusion.

Go to the Last Frontier Council International Scouting page for the latest World Scout Jamboree Information on sign up, regional contingent news  and other information.  Also go to the to the following websites for the most up to date information.

World Jamboree Website: http://www.worldscoutjamboree.se/

BSA Information and contingent signup on the 2011 World Scout Jamboree: http://www.scouting.org/worldjamboree.aspx

Sign up now to join the 2010 Jamboree.  It’s a year and a half until the Jamboree and we are nearly booked for Scouts at this early stage.  The Last Frontier Council’s contingent is nearing a full complement for all 3 troops.  After the last positions are filled, Scouts will be put on a waiting list.  Click on Scout Signup above for information on signing up now.

Last Edit: 15 July 2009. (6 down to 3 slots open)

You are invited to attend a 2010 Jamboree information meeting on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 at 7 pm at the Gaylord Scout Service Center, 3031 NW 64th Street, Oklahoma City (click for a map).

General information regarding the Last Frontier Council Contingent troops and their proposed travel itinerary will be discussed.  Scoutmasters for the three troops will be introduced.  Scouts will be able to meet with the Scoutmaster that we currently have chosen for each Scout that evening.  This meeting is not required, but will give Scouts an opportunity to learn more about this once in a lifetime experience.  The Last Frontier Council Jamboree Committee does not anticipate that this meeting should last more than 60-90 minutes.

This meeting is also open to Scouts (and their families) who have not currently signed up for the Jamboree, but might be interested in attending with our contingent.

Please email Colleen Bicket ( bicket@swbell.net ) if you plan to attend and include the number that will be attending with your Scout.

Adult leadership for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree has been announced by the Last Frontier Council.  The following positions for the 3 contingent troops are filled for the upcoming event.

Announcements for the 3rd Asst Scoutmasters will be posted later.

Scoutmaster     1st Asst Scoutmaster  2nd Asst Scoutmaster

• Sean O’Connell       Randy Smith                   Roger Henson
• Mike Koppel            Don Carter                     Tony Caldwell
• Gary Gleaves           Keith Carpenter              Bill Golden

Click on Scout Signup above to learn more about how to sign up for the Jamboree celebrating 100 years of Scouting.

Get ready to attend the biggest Jamboree ever.  The highlight of the 100 year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America will be the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.

• Be a registered Boy Scout or Varsity Scout and attain the rank of First Class by the 2010 jamboree.
• Complete the 6th grade or be at least 12 years old by July 1, 2010  but not yet 18 by August 4, 2010

Jamboree Fees
Youth fee: $2,995.00         Adult leader fee: $2,995.00

These figures are approximate at this time but represent a realistic expectation of the cost.

Go to the Scout Signup page at LFCJambo.org to learn how to apply.

Also new on the site is Tour – a summary of a jamboree experience.