Author: Michael F. Bowman
Company: Attorney at Law

HELPFUL HINTS

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From: "BRUCE MILLER, AIR-4.4.1, JSF Propulsion (703)604-3290 X7815"
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Subject: JAMBO97 Jambo helpful hints - resend
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I want to apologize to the list if when I sent out my helpful hints all you got
was a bunch of junk.  Not being computer literate I just attached the document
instead of converting it to ASCII.  I converted it and have attached it.

Bruce Miller
1st ASM Jambo Troop 430 - come by and visit
National Capital Area Council
millerbe.ntrprs@navair.navy.mil or millerbe1@aol.com

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3/3/97

Helpful Jambo tips

-  Make sure scouts know how to properly prepare meals so they don't waste time.
-  Always have the scouts bring drinking water with them whenever they leave the site.
-  Make sure food cleanup is complete.
-  Ensure fair duty rosters (scouts and scouters) so everyone can enjoy the Jambo.
-  Ensure that the cooks know when to be back at the site to prepare meals on time
-  Transportation is the biggest time waster at the Jambo - plan accordingly.
-  Let the scouts have fun - be friendly - be nice - be a scouter - be a friend - keep them informed.
-  Try to have the scouts plan out a schedule, based on the priority schedule and stick to it.
-  Scouts must set up a coordinated plan to maximize activity and minimize waiting and travel time.
-  Gas lanterns are not permitted.
-  Merit Badge Midway is a good place to get out of the rain - and it will rain.
-  Bring 5 gallon buckets - can be used to store sleeping bag, dry storage for clean clothes and other gear, stools for sitting.
-  Bring a plumber's helper and with a 5 gallon bucket, one can do laundry - Bring laundry soap.
-  Use lockable Rubbermaid storage bins (Roughtote totelockers - 27 gallon or 18.5 gallon size) for personal gear.
-  Use padlocks on tent zippers if feasible for added security.
-  Assign a color to each troop and a number to each scout and leader to put on gear to find quickly and know who or what's missing.
-  Assigning a roster number speeds formation checkoff.
-  Lockable duffel bags can also be useful for packing gear.
-  Electric fluorescent lanterns with alkaline lantern batteries should be used.
-  Possibly use solar powered fluorescent walkway lights to keep your campsite softly illuminated for safety and security.
-  Make sure scouts have either high bulk acrylic or polypropylene sock liners to prevent blisters.  At least 4 pairs and wash out frequently.
-  Make sure you have a propane "T" fitting to work both stoves off 1 20-pound fuel tank.
-  Have each scout keep his sleeping bag inside a large plastic garbage bag or similarity protected in case of heavy rain.
-  Keep an eye out for hypothermia, especially after hot weather and a rain storm drops the temperature.
-  If the troop does not use a "bank" (or even with - reduces the amount of "loose" money), use traveler's checks with picture ID for the scouts.
-  Encourage the use of phone cards to be used when calling home.
-  $10.00-$15.00 a day is a good budget for the scouts.
-  Use a mallet or brick hammer (or any hammer) to pound in 10 penny metal stakes into the hard Virginia clay 
-  Be prepared for massive recycling for garbage disposal.
-  Expect Rain and plan your personal equipment accordingly.
-  Use the pre-Jamboree catalog/flyer to order souvenir items to reduce the amount of money scouts need on site, keeps the items "nicer" and reduces the theft problem.
-  Mark all clothing - especially socks.
-  Have the scouts prepare preaddressed stamped envelopes for sending home.
-  Make sure everyone has a "dirty clothes bag" to keep dirty clothes away from the clean ones
-  Each scout should bring a ground cloth and a cot, use the ground cloth to set stuff on and place the gnd cloth on top of the cot/sleeping bag when they are away.
- Add shock cord to the end of fly ropes to help with the wind stress problem on the stakes.
- Add Velcro strips along a fly side to join the flys together with no open seam in the middle.
- Use travelers checks with the boys name on them in $20 increments.
- Get photo ID for the Scouts for check cashing.
- Have the scouts use a "neck wallet" to store their money or valuables.
- Use either combination locks or key padlocks to secure duffel bags and storage boxes.
- If you have room, a pair of waterproof high top boots such as "ducks" are valuable during rainstorms.
- Keep shoes tied, so that socks don't fall down inside shoe to cause blisters.
- Make every effort to stay warm and dry after rainstorms.
- Each scout should have a roll of quarters for pop machines, telephones, etc.  (the leaders should have some extra).
- Bring warm clothes for after the rain to prevent hypothermia.
- Bring wide mouth (put in ice) 1-liter water bottle for the hot days - hang from waist, fanny pack, etc.
- Bring metal tent stakes.
- A small shovel per patrol - heavy duty metal.
- Bring duct tape, small hose clamps and small hack-saw for splintering and cutting kinks from aluminum tent poles.
- Leaders bring council tax exempt # for gear purchase, if necessary.
- Bring something to sit one for the opening and closing shows - sheet of plastic, collapsible chairs.
- Put your name, Jambo troop number, home address on everything you own using waterproof laundry marker pens.  Engrave metal/plastic items.
- Bring some coat hangers and a piece of string.
- Leaders, save receipts for tax purposes.
- In case of heavy rain, bring something to take up your time - book, cards, etc.
- Leaders, take a small notebook and jot down all your recommendations for Jambo improvement.  Send to National.
- Bring a roll of TP, just in case supplies get short.
- Stock large fanny or day pack with minor first aid stuff for blisters, sunburn prevention, map, camera, film, lunch, water bottle, poncho, trading items, flashlight,  etc.  Make sure you hang on to it at all times.
- Bring bike with helmet, lights and chain if possible.
- Pack toiletries together to go - use several small container in case you leave your shampoo or toothpaste in the latrine/shower room, you will still have others to use.
- Folding chairs with seatbacks are nice!
- Bring items for giveaways or for trading - handmade are best. (neckerchief slides)
- Wear polypropylene or high bulk acrylic 'wick-dry" socks under the cotton uniform sock - bring about 4 to six pairs
- Bring spare contacts or eyeglasses and prescription.
- Bring lots of spare trashbags.
- Bring extra rope.
- Put equipment into trashbags before leaving camp to protect against rain.
- Use 5 gal buckets and a plastic sheet with Velcro/tape to form a bath tub effect inside your tent to stay dry and clean. (buckets in the 4 corners of the tent)
- Bring a disposable, panoramic camera.

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