Jamboree 2010: Articles from the Daily Gazette in Schenectady NY

As many of you know, four of our Scouts and two of our leaders attended the BSA National Jamboree 2010 in Ft. AP Hill. One of our leaders, Mr. Barone, worked on staff in the Retail Food Area (C) selling hot dogs, burgers, fries, drinks, etc. to hungry visitors and Scouts.

Mr. Barone worked with a number of adults from around the country including Mr. Rick Stellrecht, a writer for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady NY.

Mr. Stellrecht not only worked Retail Food C but also wrote a series of articles on the Jamboree. Take a few moments to read them -- they are short and informative.

Enjoy.

How many have attended Jamborees?

1935 Washington, D.C. Canceled due to polio epidemic

1937 Washington D.C. 27,238

1950 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 47,163

1953 Irvine Ranch, California (Area now called Jamboree Road) 45,401

1957 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 52,580

1960 Colorado Springs, Colorado 56,377

1964 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 50,960

1969 Farragut State Park, Idaho 34,251

1973 Farragut State Park, Idaho and Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania 73,610 (Combined)

1977 Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania 28,601

1981 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 29,765

1985 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 32,625

1989 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 32,717

1993 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 34,449

1997 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 36,015

2001 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 42,002

2005 Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia 43,000

Gohsen Not the Site for Jamboree

From the Montgomery NewsFlash dated Aug. 4, 2009 (eNews from Montgomery District - NCAC):

We regret to inform you that the Boy Scouts of America has decided to withdraw its interest in Goshen Scout Reservation as the permanent site for the National Scout Jamboree. The BSA identified too many potential obstacles in developing the Goshen site to its fullest and is pursuing other venues.The National Capital Area Council will continue to support the outstanding outdoor programs offered at Goshen Scout Reservation. This process has identified many areas that offer great potential in strengthening our service to youth. Goshen Scout Reservation will continue to serve as our council's classroom for character far into the future.

Bill Hagerty, Chairman National Jamboree Task Force and Al Lambert, NCAC Scout Executive