A NATIONAL JAMBOREE
SCRAPBOOK

2005 Jamboree Troop 1312

In 1994, The Simon Kenton Council was formed after difficult decisions by the
then Central Ohio Council, Chief Logan Council and the Scioto Area Councils.
The three joined to become. at the time, the 25th largest council in the United States.
Prior to that, each council sent it's own contingent to the once every four years
event called the "National Jamboree." In 1995, planning began for the first ever
contingent of the Simon Kenton Council to attend the National Jamboree. In 1997,
The SKC sent four troops to Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. I was honored to be chosen
as the 2nd Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 1331, with the duties of logistics.
The icons of the 1997 Jamboree, above and below, feature how our troop role
prepared for what was accomplished in preparation for this trip.


In 2001, I was again given the responsibilty to return to the National
as a Scoutmaster for Troop 1312. Originally, SKC had only reserved four troop
allocations, but that grew to six becasue of good recruiting.
The selection process of Jamboree leader is handled by the Council.
The leader must have a variable bag of resources and many skills, including
physical and emotional, to handle this job correctly. As leaders, we train,
prepare and lead the boys, but we also see to it that the patrol method is taught,
demonsrated and vigorously practiced, or the experience will not be a good one,
for either the boy or the adult leader. An absolute committment to training and
preparation must be agreed upon by each adult leader, and adhered to.
This process takes over a year to complete.

What is a National Jamboree Troop? It is part of a contingent of troops
from a council. Each troop consists of a Scoutmaster and three assistants, one
of which (the third or 3ASM) is a young adult, 18, but under 21.
The troop is made up of 36 boys, 32 of which are formed into four patrols of eight.
Each patrol elects it's own patrol leader, who then appoints his assistant.
The troop as a whole elects a Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader,
Quartermaster and Scribe. These key four junior leaders have specific responsibilties
to the troop and adult leadership. They also must train and prepare for this adventure,
usually dedicating almost a year of planning and preparation. It is 100% Boy Scout Uniform.
It is 100% Scout Law. It is the patrol method.

Please enjoy what I have put together here.
This is not an official site of the Simon Kenton Council.
It is dedicated to those many volunteers who spend uncounted hours and much of their own
resources to put together this experience. They pay the same money to go,
and in many respects, shell out even more from their own pockets. Is it worth it?
Why else do veterans hope to get the nod to return. As a youth, you will never forget
what you will feel, learn, see and do. This is why the right leaders for the task
are important. This is why we ask you to train for a year with us. Yes, it is expensive.
Money-wise. But it is priceless value-wise.


Wanna go as an adult leader? Talk to your District Executive and put your hat in the ring.
But, be aware that if you are going to the Jambo to be a participant, better just
go and visit and not try for the job. Take the job and take on the task,
sleepless nights, many conflicts to resolve and both eyes open at all times.
We have a big responsibilty .... to return 36 boys home safe and sound with 36 great experiences.
They may forget you, or remember how you dealt with "the wall" and other Jambo opportunities,
but they will never, ever, forget the experience. You must make it a good one!

© 2004, 2005 Phil Malone, webmaster. All rights reserved. This site is not an official site of The Simon Kenton Council.
This page is presented by volunteers without cost to the scouting program or The Simon Kenton Council.
TM and R artwork and logos displayed with implied intent and permission.
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