Jamboree on the Internet – October 20/21

JoTI 2012 Poster

UPDATED – New locations / options

Jamboree – a large gathering of Scouts who rally at a national or international level

Jamboree on the Internet (JoTI)as above, but gathering online instead of in real life [IRL]

It was 55 years ago when amateur radio enthusiasts all over the global gathered and shared stories over the airwaves.  16 years ago (1996) this virtual gathering also started using the Internet.  Every year since, a virtual Jamboree has been held both on the air and on the Internet (JoTA and JoTI).

JoTI is a fantastic chance for leas, cubs, scouts and venturers to:

  • expand their computer communications skills
  • practice typing
  • learn the “rules of the road” for social networking in a controlled environment
  • earn a patch!

JoTI It takes place over the October weekend 20-21st.  You can login from wherever you have Internet access by yourself or with some others.

Families wanting to host groups engaging in JoTI should email donald [at ] clark-family.net, or use the comments below.  We’ll add them to a schedule:

  1. Sat 21st October to Sun 22nd October – Masterton, Te Runga Den, $35 inc Camp
  2. Sunday 21st October – 09:30 to 11:30, Clark household, Coolidge St, Brooklyn
  3. Sunday 21st October – 13:00 to 15:00, Alaigne’s House, Connaught Terrace, Brooklyn – 389 8970

Rimutaka rail trail and saywells camp – October holidays

Whoo hoo! Over the middle weekend of the school Holidays (5th – 7th Oct) the scouts are planning and cycle and camp trip! Leaving on the Friday and coming back on the Sunday.  Meet time is around 0930 on Friday at the Hall, return around 1500 on Sunday.

Everyone who wants will ride over the Rimutaka rail trail to the Wairarapa side and down to Saywells Farm to camp for the weekend. A favourite trip with all who have done it in the past, this is a must not miss trip!

All members of the group and their families are invited to attend wether that be the whole weekend just the bike or just the camp. Keas must have a parent or caregiver with them, permission forms will be available in the coming weeks via the usual email lists.

Costs: $50 for the weekend plus an additional $20 per person if you wish to be involved in clay bird and target shooting.

NB: By agreeing for your child to take part in the bike ride, you have agreed that your child’s bike is up to a safe standard and will have lights, front and back, a helmet and a backpack with a drink bottle and snacks for the trip over.

http://www.gw.govt.nz/Rimutaka-Rail-Trail/

Tent issues….. from 1916!

Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 141, 12 December 1916, Page 9

With our new quartermaster on board and starting to introduce new processes around our managing our tents, camp and expedition gear, it’s good to know that some things never change.

Here is an article from the 12 December 1916 issue of the Evening Post:

BROOKLYN SCOUTS
On Wednesday, 27th December, the Brooklyn Troop will cdmmence a ten days’ camp at Lowry Bay. Although Brook-, lyn is not a very large troop the ladsare keen and are well on their way to becoming efficient scouts. There is a difficulty about tents, and it has- been suggested that some Brooklyn residents might be” willing to lend them to the Scouts for the camp. The Scoutmaster will be at the Clubroom, Brooklyn, between 7.45 and 8.30 on Friday night.

Item at Papers Past – National Library