Jamboree Troop 605 is Helpful - Performs Public Flag Ceremony

The third Scout Law is HELPFUL, and Scoutmaster Doug Later of Jamboree Troop 605 is guiding his Scouts to follow this law. See his note below ...

Jamboree Troop 605 joined Scoutmaster Doug’s home Troop 893 on invitation to present the opening flag ceremony at the Utah State Republican Convention on Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 am at Sandy South Town Expo Center. Thanks to the 11 Scouts that participated. A special thanks to Robbie who conducted the flag ceremony before approximately 400 delegates and participants at the convention. On the way home, we enjoyed a McDonald’s breakfast, too. Way to go Troop 605. Scoutmaster Doug

Click Here to view more photos from this event - courtesy of Brad DeBry.

Volunteering to help others by performing an important flag ceremony is a great example of living the Scout Law. Keep up the great work Scoutmaster Doug and Jamboree Troop 605!

Your Friend in Scouting,
JamboTroopBlogger Dave

Jamboree Troop Scouts Can Earn Emergency Preparedness Award

Hello Fellow Scouts - Webmaster Dave here in South Jordan, Utah.

If you are a member of a 2010 National Jamboree Troop then you can earn the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award. One can find all the details in the News Brief section of the May-June 2009 edition of Scouting magazine, pp. 4-6.

This award is so new that a Google search does not bring up an image of the patch. However, there is an image included in the News Brief mentioned above and should be available soon online at http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/

Here's a summary of the requirements to earn the award:

All Scouts in the Jamboree Troop must earn one of the following: First Aid merit badge, Emergency Preparedness merit badge, American Red Cross Basic First Aid Course, or American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics course.

At least one adult leader must complete the American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics Course or an equivalent.

The entire troop, including the adult leaders, must participate in an emergency preparedness training conducted by emergency preparedness agencies, such as local fire and police departments.

Prepare and share with all troop members a written emergency preparedness plan for your troop's Jamboree trip.

Prepare an emergency kit for travel by private vehicle or public transportation during the Jamboree trip.

Hold a troop training on the Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Plan that offers potential emergency scenarios and asks Scouts how they would respond.

Ensure that every Scout, youth and adult, carries a personal first aid kit during the Jamboree trip.

At least 50 percent of the adult leaders must complete Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100).

The News Brief also recommends a review of the "Be Prepared" tab located at http://www.bsajamboree.org/ A quick look reveals a wealth of information in the following categories: Scout Guidelines, Adult Guidelines and Get Fit. This is MUST READ MATERIAL for all Adult Leaders, especially given the much stricter health & safety requirements in place for the 2010 National Jamboree.

Bottom line - every Scout from every Jamboree Troop should be wearing the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award patch on their right shirt pocket while attending the National Jamboree in July 2010.

Your Friend in Scouting,
JamboTroopBlogger Dave

Troop 605 Website, Blog and Calendar Updates

Hello Fellow Scouts and Parents,

Get ready for a great weekend with lots of sunshine. We are headed for Topaz Mtn late Friday after Brandon’s baseball game. Solar ovens will cook part of Saturday dinner – Scouting is so much fun, right Kevin!

New material and forms have been posted to the Troop Website, Troop Blog and Troop Calendar. So, be sure to visit the following over the weekend for the latest on Jamboree Troop 605.

· Troop Website at www.JamboreeTroop605.com – check out all nine pages, including forms, helpful links and contact information.

· Troop Blog at www.jamboreetroop.blogspot.com – subscribe to the blog in the left column to receive new posts instantly via email.

· Troop Calendar at www.JamboreeTroop605.com/calendar - click and print any event for detailed information, and register to receive notice of new postings.

Your Weekend Mission: search the Troop Website and find the revised Flyer for the Troop Contests (Neckerchief & Troop T-Shirt), then click and print it. Hint: Forms & Links. The contest deadline is approaching fast! Oh yeah, there will be a test at the troop meeting.

If there are any pictures or other materials to be posted, please forward them to me by email. Some of the other home troops must have had a Court of Honor this year – send me the details for recognition of the Scouts on the Blog (sample blog post).

See you all soon.

Webmaster Dave Elwell

PS We have two rather important Committee positions open – Committee Chair and Treasurer. I’m betting two Buffalo BBQ tickets that we can have those positions filled before the end of our Parents Meeting on April 23^rd. The Annual Buffalo BBQ (held for more than 50 years) is April 25^th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, dine-in or take-out. If you have not been to Troop 410’s Annual Buffalo BBQ, or don’t have your tickets yet, call me at 801-860-1073.

Advancement and Awards - Troop 410 Court of Honor

Hello Fellow Scouts - Webmaster Dave here in South Jordan, Utah.

Jamboree Troop 605 is committed to helping its Scouts with their advancement. An important part of the advancement process is the recognition which comes for a job well done.

So, Jamboree Troop 605 would like to recognize the following Scouts for their advancement & awards received at the Troop 410 Court of Honor held on March 16, 2009.

• Brandon earned his Star badge on February 16th. He earned the First Aid & Emergency Preparedness merit badges in January and February, respectively. He also earned the BSA Snorkeling award in February. On March 2nd Brandon was elected Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 410.


• James earned the BSA Snorkeling Award in February. He is a Star Scout. James has served as the Senior Patrol Leader for Jamboree Troop 605 since Fall 2008.


• Stephen earned his First Class Rank in February. First Class is an important rank in Scouting because it signifies that the Scout has learned all the basic skills necessary to camp, cook, and help his fellow Scouts. Stephen will serve as Patrol Leader for the new Webelos joining Troop 410 very soon.

Keep up the good work Stephen, James & Brandon.

Your Friend in Scouting,
Webmaster Dave