Dear Parents and Scouters:
Why Jamboree?
Your son(s) in the short space of 10 years or so will be entering the work place and into the fabric of our society to be the next leaders in our community, nation and world. Each boy who sticks with the Scouting program will grow stronger in so many wonderful ways, including but not limited to their leadership skills, interpersonal relationship skills, confidence and problem solving skills.
The more a Scout participates in the Scouting program, the greater the growth.
The National Scout Jamboree is unequivocally one of the most developmental and impactful events in all of Scouting. Many refer to it as a mountain top experience. A Scout who attends a national Jamboree returns changed for the better! And next summer marks the inaugural use of Scouting's newest High Adventure Base, the Summit Bechtel Reserve, for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. It is going to be spectacular! History in the making!
The value of the Jamboree experience is priceless. It is as lasting as any of the best experiences you have had in your lifetime! This is something Scouts will never forget!
One of my biggest regrets in life is, when I was a Boy Scout, I was not able to attend a National Jamboree. I remember the stories my fellow Scouts brought back from the Jamboree, wishing so badly that I could have gone. I will never have those first hand Jamboree memories, the friendships and the learning experience, and there is no amount of money that can give me what I missed.
I wonder if you could purchase something, like a magic potion to make your son smarter, friendlier, kinder, more helpful, independent, and a quicker thinker on his feet, what would you pay? For sure, the cost to send a Scout to the Jamboree is not inexpensive, however, I simply feel the Jamboree is one of the best investments someone can make, period!
Jamborees are held only once every four years, and a Scout must not have reached his 18th birthday to attend as a Scout. This means that usually a Scout only has the opportunity to attend one Jamboree before he turns 18. So this is really something you should not put off. If you haven't already helped your son(s) sign up for the 2013 Jamboree, then I strongly and most respectfully recommend you think about this and make it a priority and sign your Scouts up.
If you are a unit leader, please spread the word to the Scouts and parents in your units!
Please complete the application and forward it to Brenda Bradford at the Council Service Center.
If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Bradford at (818) 933-0121 or at bbradford@lfl-la.org or Jon Orlick at jorlick@alwaysvending.com
Thank you very much!
It's going to be big!
Jon Orlick
Vice President Program - WLACC
2013 National Jamboree Scoutmaster - Summit Bechtel Reserve
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