The ACT Contingent – troops, etc

The ACT Contingent comprises eleven troops, including a number of patrols from the NT and NZ, plus a group of activity and service leaders, some Venturers and Rovers, and a Contingent team.  All together over 440 people, a wonderful effort.

ACT Jamboree troops have been established and all have begun the process of developing a ready to go Jamboree troop.  Most have now had a get together, are considering patrol structures, gathering troop equipment, and understanding their young people’s specific needs.

All adults attending recently participated in a briefing and information day, and a youth leadership development day, by invitation, is on Sunday 20 September.  Other specialised teams of the Jamboree have begun to contact service and activity leaders, while others from the ACT are organising one of the sub camps of the Jamboree.

Preparations

Please keep your personal and section preparations in mind.  For leaders it can be your leader training, for troops activities to help our youth members be qualified eg camping nights, Pioneer level, etc.

Depending on your role, please note the following dates –

-       Jamboree PL’s training day – Sunday 20 September

-       Pre Jamboree Camp (mandatory for every ACT Contingent member) – 30 October to 1 November, costs are included in your Jamboree fee

-       Jamboree – 4 – 14 January 2010

o    Note the ACT Contingent will go to the Jamboree on Sunday 3 January

o    Note the ACT Contingent will return to Canberra on Friday 15 January 

-       For Jamboree Troop members (Leaders & Scouts), as will be advised by your Jamboree troop leader

Visiting

Unlike past Jamborees the 22^nd Australian Jamboree will not be open to the public. Visitors Day will be Saturday 9 January and all persons wishing to visit must apply to enter the site. All Scouters who plan to visit and will be wearing uniform must apply no later than 48 hours prior to their visit. All other adults must apply 5 days prior to allow for the compulsory clearances to be obtained. Failure to apply will mean access will be denied. It is also important to note that all visitors must be off the site by 6pm. 

Money

It is soon time for the third payment and final payment, this is due 30 September.  Payments will be made automatically for those who indicated such at the time of application – please check your statement to ensure this occurs. 

Other arrangements can be accommodated if contact is made and an agreement established.    

Anything else?