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What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Backer Oct 20, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Favorites
I was a duty officer in Subcamp 12, that meant lots of contact with the boys, troop leaders, visitiors, dignitaries, and lots of fellow staffers from all over the country and even the world. I was…Continue
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Mark Wagner replied to Tom Lee's discussion What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?"I had the privledge of serving on the woodcarving MB staff, 35 staff members I never met before,It felt like I new them forever.Greatest bunch of men and women. After working all day, we would sit outside wilcox barracks and carve till we…"
Miran Franklin Tyrrell replied to Tom Lee's discussion So, What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?"Working in Food Service was great - we were always appreciated! Got to meet and work with Scouters who have been active longer than I've been alive - the down time we had between meals to laugh at Ron's stories will always be a…"
Chris Earley replied to Tom Lee's discussion So, What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?"I have to agree with John. Internal Transport rocked! As a "mule" I got to meet literally thousands of scouts and scouters as they patiently (??) waited for the buses. I made a lot of new friends on the transport staff…"
John Hatch replied to Tom Lee's discussion So, What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?"My position was with Internal Transportation. We were responsible for helping ensure that the lines for the bus transfer points went as smooth as possible. With all the scouts, adults, staff, and visitors that refused to walk, it…"
John Cyrus Reynolds replied to Tom Lee's discussion So, What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?"I started out as a member of the Action Center C Archery Staff, but was re-assigned to be the sole "Waterboy" for all events at Action Center C. Hard work, but many satisfied customers and met lots of friends."
Joseph W. Mason replied to Tom Lee's discussion So, What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?"I believe the best staff position is being a chaplain. While I was a unit commissioner and enjoyed working with the troops and youth, the chaplains assigned to our subcamp were exceptional, went beyond the call of duty to service the youth in our…"
Tom Lee's blog post was featuredThe Role and Responsibilities of the National Jamboree Council Contingent Chair
The primary role of the Council Contingent Chair can be summed up very easily - provide the enviorment and reources to assure the success of a mountain top experience for all of the adults and boys attending Jamboree from the Council you represent. A simple statement with a mountain of effort from a strong committee of dedicated scouters that takes place over approximately 2 - 3 years. From Personnel to Equipment, PR, Promotions, Transportation, Touring, Registration and Accounting the roles…See More
Connie Knie replied to Tom Lee's discussion So, What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?"I don't know about that . I had a great time on Rafting Beach #3!!!! I really hope there are lots of Aquatics at the summit!!!"
Tom Lee posted a blog postThe Role and Responsibilities of the National Jamboree Council Contingent Chair
The primary role of the Council Contingent Chair can be summed up very easily - provide the enviorment and reources to assure the success of a mountain top experience for all of the adults and boys attending Jamboree from the Council you represent. A simple statement with a mountain of effort from a strong committee of dedicated scouters that takes place over approximately 2 - 3 years. From Personnel to Equipment, PR, Promotions, Transportation, Touring, Registration and Accounting the roles…See More
Tom Lee posted a discussionSo, What was the Best Staff Position at Jamboree?
I was a duty officer in Subcamp 12, that meant lots of contact with the boys, troop leaders, visitiors, dignitaries, and lots of fellow staffers from all over the country and even the world. I was also the Contingent Chair and Leader for the Crossroads of America Council's 6 Troops and got to tour with 240 boys and adult leaders, Wow what a combination of exciting roles. And it was a great experience, sometimes the hours were long - we (there were 5 of us) manned headguarters 24 hours a day,…See More
Tom Lee replied to Lisa Guthrie's discussion What was your favorite thing you saw or did at Jambo 2010?"My son was a QBSA Jamboree Radio Staffer and had several On-Air shows, he invited me to sit in on one and gave me my 15 seconds of fame. So of course I gave a shout out to my fellow staffers at Subcamp 12 and all the members of my contingent from…"
Daniel E Franics left a comment for Tom Lee"thanks Tom... now I have to figure out yet another 'thing'"
Tom Lee left a comment for Daniel E Franics"Welcome Dan,
I found this site before Jamboree and it looks like it's shaping up to be a great information exchange for 2013. There are a few folks from Subcamp 12 on here, haven't looked them all up yet."
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The Role and Responsibilities of the National Jamboree Council Contingent Chair
Posted on September 18, 2010 at 3:47pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
The primary role of the Council Contingent Chair can be summed up very easily - provide the enviorment and reources to assure the success of a mountain top experience for all of the adults and boys attending Jamboree from the Council you represent. A simple statement with a mountain of effort from a strong committee of dedicated scouters that takes place over approximately 2 - 3 years. From Personnel to Equipment, PR, Promotions, Transportation, Touring, Registration and Accounting the roles…
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- At 4:00pm on September 17, 2010, Daniel E Franics said…
- thanks Tom... now I have to figure out yet another 'thing'
- At 1:23am on July 7, 2010,
National Jambo Team said… - Hi Tom and welcome to the NationalJambo.Org site! Your council JSP set is really top-notch. Congratulations on putting together such a nice design. Your National Jambo experience at the 1960 event will make this one extra special. As the site membership grows, you can do an advanced member search to find other 1960 Jambo Alumni. You never know who you might just find! Your past Jambo experience will be a great asset to the members of this site. Hope you are able to develop some new life-long Jambo friendships with the other members. Have a fantastic National Jambo Tom!
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