Monday, December 7, 2009

January 1-3, 2010 - Adventure Base 100

Greetings to all Scouts and Scouters.

Here is the information on the Adventure Base 100 (AB100).

Please read the AB100 questions and answers below. It will answer a lot of the questions on how you can be a part of this great opportunity to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America.

You do have opportunities to just come in for the day and visit, or you can serve as staff.

Adventure Base 100 Questions and Answers

Q. What is Adventure Base 100 (AB100)?
A. Adventure Base 100 is a 10,000 square foot scouting experience. Adventure Base 100 will enable the Boy Scouts of America to directly connect with millions of families across the country and invite them to join us in celebrating the adventure, and continuing our journey. The18-wheeler will travel from coast to coast, telling the story of Scouting at each stop. After passing through the dramatic entrance with its rustic archway, visitors to AB100 will be greeted by a sprawling campus of BSA-branded structures and activities:

  • Traveling Lodge. This double-wide tractor’ trailer provides more than 1,000 square feet of immersive, multi-sensory Scout-related experiences.
  • Go Dome. This multi-sensory, surround-sound, surround-vision immersion dome transports visitors to environments that epitomize the Scouting experience.
  • Thrill Wall. Visitors will scale new heights on the outdoor rock climbing wall.
  • Information/Recruitment Tent. This prominently placed opportunity will encourage non-Scouts to join Scouting and recruit adults to become BSA volunteers.
  • BSA Store Tent. Visitors can purchase 100th Anniversary memorabilia and patches.

Q. What are the AB 100 Dates?
A. Friday January 1st, Saturday January 2nd and Sunday January 3rd

Q. AB100 Hours of Operation?
A. Friday January 1, 2010 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday January 2, 2010 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday January 3, 2010 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Q. Is there a cost to attend Adventure Base 100?
A. Adventure Base 100 will be housed inside the Tournament of Roses Showcase of Floats. The cost for the Showcase of Floats is $7 per person. Staff will get a wristband to enter for no cost.

Q. Who can staff the event? How do I qualify to be an AB100 volunteer? Can non-Scouts volunteer?
A. Scouts in full uniform who are at least 14 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class and Scout Leaders. Youth to Adult Child Ratio is at least 2 to 1. For youth volunteers preference will be given to high school aged Life and Eagle Scouts. For insurances reasons, all volunteers must be registered members of the BSA. BSA registration will be checked to ensure that all Scouts and Scouters are currently registered with their own council.

Q. What do Scouts/Scouters do to volunteer for AB100?
A. Contact the host council AB100 Council Coordinator.

Q. Who are the Host Council Adventure Base 100 Coordinators? If I am not from one of the Host Councils for the Adventure Base - can I still participate?
A. Yes, any qualifying Scout/Scouter can volunteer for AB100 Staff. Contact the host council coordinator listed below for the specific date that you are interested in volunteering. Only the three host councils can place volunteers into the volunteer schedule on their specific date. For Orange County Council and San Gabriel Valley Council, please use the attached volunteer forms.

January 1st - Los Angeles Area Council (LAACBSA) - Steve Silbiger (310) 251-6135 Steve_Silbiger@toyota.com

January 2nd - San Gabriel Valley Council (SGVCBSA) - Doug Owenby ab100sgvc@aol.com

January 3rd - Orange County Council (OCCBSA) - Dan Chaney (714) 309-8661 Dan.Chaney@evolveIT.com

Q. What are the job descriptions for the AB100 Staff?
A. Please refer to the Volunteer Staffing Guidelines for the specific job descriptions.

Q. Will I need a tour permit to volunteer as an AB100 Staff member?
A. Yes, they are required for any unit that will be participating. An individual Scout with a parent does not need a tour permit.

Q. Location of the event?
A. Inside the Victory Park Post Parade Area

Q. Will AB100 staff members have access to the TOR Floats?
A. Yes, Volunteers will receive wristbands that provide them entrance to the venue at no cost.

Q. What is the Parking location and cost?
A. If you carpool, you can park at the Smiser Scout Service Center at 3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena

Q. Where are the nearest restrooms?
A. Restroom locations will be marked on the Showcase of Floats map

Q. Who will handle sanitation and security?
A. The Tournament of Roses volunteers will handle both sanitation and security.

Q. Will Food and Beverages for staff be available for purchase?
A. Yes, food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Q. What are the overnight housing options?
A. If individuals are seeking information for housing options; please contact Sue Newton of the San Gabriel Valley Council @ (626) 351-8815 ext 248 or snewton@bsamail.org as soon as possible

Q. What will be sold at the Scout Store?
A. National will have numerous Centennial items available

Q. Who are the sponsors of the BSA Centennial Celebration and Adventure Base 100?
A. Accenture, AT&T and ExxonMobil

Q. Who will be attending the VIP Reception on Saturday 1/2?
A. The January 2nd reception is from 9 until 11 a.m. at the Adventure Base. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for 12 and under.

Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca will be speaking at 9:30.

The reception cost will get you a wristband that will give each guest the opportunity to see all of the floats on display.

Q. Who will be performing on the AB100 stage?
A. Scouts from each council will have the opportunity to share their special talents. In order to perform, please contact each host council coordinator for the date you want to share your talents.

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