Update on the National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award

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

On April 20th we first reported on the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award. This important award can be earned by all Scouts participating in the 2010 National Jamboree, but only if the entire Jamboree Troop participates and meets the requirments.

When we reported in that blog post a little over a month ago, there was not an electronic image available online to show you. Well, we can show you the patch now. Once earned, this patch is to be worn on the right shirt pocket of the Scout uniform.

As we said a little over a month ago - "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."

We are pleased to report that the Scoutmasters of Jamboree Troop 605 decided at their SM Meeting this month that JT-605 will work to earn this important award. Assistant Scoutmaster, Roark Stratton has been appointed to lead the effort.

For more information on the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award, visit our April 20th Jamboree Troop Blog Post, or read the News Brief section of the May-June 2009 edition of Scouting Magazine.

Your Friend in Scouting,
JamboTroopBlogger Dave

JT-605 Patrol Leaders Council meets and schedules FUN Activities

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

The following is a glimpse of how a boy-run troop operates. However, young men-run troop is probably more appropriate ... read on ...

Jamboree Troop 605 has a Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) and they met this past Saturday to schedule up some FUN activities before the summer break in a few weeks. Five members of the PLC were present and all participated in the discussion and decisions made -

• Senior Patrol Leader, Conner, an Eagle Scout,


• The Border Patrol Leader, Trent, a Star Scout,


• The Flying Zebras Patrol Leader, Robbie, a Star Scout,


• The Ligers Patrol Leader, Brandon, a Star Scout, and


• Troop Scribe, Stephen, a First Class Scout.

First on the PLC Agenda was to schedule upcoming meetings. The May 28th Troop Meeting was confirmed with a start time of 7:00 PM in the gym at Christ United Methodist Church. The Troop Meeting for June was moved to June 6th at Camp Tracy, starting at 9:00 AM with a breakfast for the Scouts and their parents. Additional planning for these two events occured later in the meeting but next up was a discussion about where to go for the Troop 605 outing in September.

All five PLC members participated in the discussion, and offered up suggestions. A vote was then taken and Conner announced the PLC's decision: the Troop 605 Meeting-Outing would be September 25 & 26, with canoes and kayaks for the Scouts to take out on a local lake TBD. Sounds like lots of FUN!

Troop 410 has a Canoe Trailer complete with canoes, kayaks, paddles and PFDs that it will rent out for a weekend for next to nothing to local Scout units. JamboTroopBlogger Dave has already made the reservation for Jamboree Troop 605 in September.

Next on the PLC Agenda was some serious business - begin development of a Diversity Code for Troop 605. Scoutmaster Doug supplied materials from various sources. The PLC members took turns reading the materials aloud to the group. The mission was provided by SM Doug, that the Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders discuss the topic with all the Scouts so the PLC could then work together in developing the Diversity Code.

The PLC, with SPL Conner directing, returned to planning the next Troop 605 Meeting on May 28th. Assignments were given to the Patrol Leaders, time was set aside for patrol meetings and a parents meeting, an indoor game was planned, and much more was scheduled. Conner even requested that the newest adult leader, ASM David Wilson provide some Jamboree Highlights from his 2005 Jamboree experience.

Last on the Agenda, the PLC tackled planning details for the June 6th Troop Meeting-Outing at Camp Tracy. Other than to say that breakfast and fun activities are planned, we will simply say that all Scouts and their parents will not want to miss this outing. It is scheduled for Camp Tracy from 9 AM to Noon on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The members of the PLC are to arrive at 8 AM to get everything ready for FUN!

For a complete listing of the events scheduled by the PLC through September, visit the Jamboree Troop 605 website and look in the right column. More details can be found at the Jamboree Troop 605 Calendar - just click on the events for the location, contact info, and more.

Your Friend in Scouting,
JamboTroopBlogger Dave