Venture Crew 75, in conjunction with the American Legion Post 116 and the South West Amateur Radio Club will once again host the 56th Annual Jamboree on the Air.
Registration:
Registration is done here – if you make a mistake after you have submitted, please submit another one. The latest registration will be taken.
Payment:
Cost this year is $10, includes Blue Card, Lunch, Super Awesome Patch and the ability to talk with other Scouts all around the world.
Scout Dress:
Scouts should dress in a complete as possible field uniform (Class A)
Blue Cards:
We will provide the Blue Cards for you. Units with Multiple Scouts will get a Blue Card Sheet for their Advancement chairman.
Directions to site:
If you are coming to JOTA from any direction, the link below will allow you to enter in your address and get you there:
If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to call me (Matt Price) at 919-614-6288. I should be there from around 7:30 am through to the formal end. At 8:00 AM I will not be able to answer.
Lunch:
Lunch will be provided by the American Legion and Venture Crew 75. If you go home hungry – you didn’t eat enough.
PLEASE BRING A WATER BOTTLE!
Schedule:
As of now, the Schedule has us starting promptly at 9:00 AM and ending by 3:00 PM. Please make sure that you schedule pickups accordingly. A Phone will be on site if we end sooner for Scouts to call Parents.
Workbook:
Everyone should bring a workbook to the Jamboree – we will not be providing them. Attached are the workbooks for Radio Merit Badge. Do as much as you can in the workbooks. We will be able to answer any outstanding questions you may have during the Jamboree!
Radio MB Workbook:
Do your best to fill out the following workbook – use the internet or Google to find information on sites like ARRL.ORG or http://k2gw.
The Workbook:
http://www.usscouts.org/
Behavior:
Scouts know that they are bound by the Scout Oath & Law. Please ensure you follow through, thank the volunteers who have offered their time to do this event, and don’t forget to thank the American Legion for their hospitality.
Remember, we are guests!
Questions:
If you have any questions about JOTA, please contact me directly via email (admyank@gmail.com) or by calling (919) 614-6288. Normally when I have a ton of calls on my poor cell phone it rolls over to voice mail. Please leave your name and number I will call you right back
Sasquatch Patrol
Backpacking on the Neusiok Trail – 2 mile hike Friday night, 18 mile hike Saturday.
Dragon Patrol – Mock Backpacking, Sleep at Basecamp (Oyster Point Campground)
Scouts should pack their backpack just as they would be for a true backpacking trip. They will sleep at Basecamp but will hike 6 miles carrying all of their gear. Will return and sleep at Basecamp. Each scout is on their own for meals.
First Class Requirements
3, 6, assist Flaming Arrow Patrol with map & compass.
Flaming Arrow Patrol – Hiking, Sleep at Basecamp
Typical Basecamp camping trip, but they should bring a Daypack that includes the Scout Basic Essentials (p. 264). Will hike with Dragon Patrol.
Second Class Requirements
1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, 3g, 6, 7b