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A newsletter for the Bay-Lakes Council 2013 Jamboree Contingent BayBay-Lakes Council, BSA / Attn: Mike Metivier / Post Office Box 267 / Appleton, WI 54912-0267 / (920) 734-5705

Coming Soon: Biographies of the Adult Leaders
The Bay-Lakes Council initial Jamboree Contingent Board performed thorough background checks and conducted in depth interviews with panels of interviewers for each adult leader candidate for the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit. The Bay-Lakes Council and BSA takes very seriously the responsibility of chaperoning youth on high adventure trips and the vetting process for the Jamboree was comprehensive. The Marketing / PR Committee of the Jamboree Contingent is currently completing a biography listing of all Jamboree Adult Leaders, Alternates and Advisors that will be made available to parents of youth participants either electronically or as a hard copy. Stay tuned ...

Mailand’s Minute
From Mike Mailand, BayLakes Council Jamboree Contingent Chief Volunteer

Jamboree Participant Parents: Watch for Notices!
In the months ahead parents / youth will be receiving reminders about responsibilities for the Jamboree. The Bay-Lakes Council Jamboree Contingent will forward specifics as soon as we receive them from national BSA / Summit Jamboree staff. Among things that will need to be addressed in the months ahead: Scheduling time off from work and/or other volunteer activities for the mandatory Contingent Meetings/Training and the Shakedown Weekend in 2013 (schedule will be coming soon) Completion of the official Jamboree Medical Form (the official form has not been approved yet) by a recognized medical professional, no earlier than July 30, 2012, but not later than March 30, 2013. Meeting BMI standard of 18.5 to 24.9 (up to 31.9 will be allowed) Purchase of required uniform and other personal equipment that each participant must have as part of their gear (a list of what will be provided, and what must be personally purchased, will be forwarded)

The Bay-Lakes Council, now including our newest District, Hiawathaland in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is raring to go to the 2013 National Jamboree next July! Adult leadership has been selected, including Scouters that have attended previous Jamborees. The leaders have been recruiting youth and planning the council’s travel plans leading up to and including the Jamboree in West Virginia. This newsletter will serve as a regular communication to Scouts and their families to make sure that everyone meets the Scouting Motto for the 2013 Jamboree: “Be Prepared!”

The Bay-Lakes Council Jamboree Contingent will also spend several days sight seeing in our nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C., before heading to West Virginia.

June & July

2012

Bay-Lakes Council, BSA Attn: Mike Metivier Post Office Box 267 Appleton, WI 54912-0267 Return Service Requested

The Bay-Lakes Council Jamboree Contingent has limited space - only 216 spots - for the 2013 event. As of mid May 2012 we’re over 70% full. Get your friends to send in their deposit of $200.00 to reserve their seat before it’s too late. Tell them they don’t want to be # 217! Call Mike Metivier at the Council office for more information - 1-920-734-5705.

One Scout’s suitcase full of trophies from the 2010 Jamboree.

Patch Trading is a huge deal for both youth and adults at the Jamboree! It’s not too early to start purchasing and setting aside your favorite or the hardest to come by local Wisconsin patches that you can find. You’ll come home with a case of memories.

The Boy Scouts of America have held National Jamborees periodically since 1937. The first Jamboree at Scouting’s new Summit Reserve will be held in 2013. It will be Scouting’s 18th Jamboree and the 1st Jamboree of Scouting’s 2nd Century.

The Boy Scouts of America now have a new, permanent, home for the Jamboree and other national and international Scout gatherings!

For the first time in history, Venturers, young men and women ages 14 to 21, are invited to participate in Scouting’s National Jamboree! 2013 will mark the first Jamboree with female attendees. Venturers will have their own Base Camp.

Schedule Time for these Jamboree Training Dates:
For Scouts that apply for, and get accepted for, leadership positions: October 27-28, 2012 at Gardner Dam Scout Camp June & July 2012 For the entire Bay-Lakes Jamboree Contingent - Shake Down Weekend: May 17-19, 2013 at Gardner Dam Scout Camp

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