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Local Scouts First in Nation
National Jamboree Troop 1312 has been notified that it is the first troop in the nation to successfully earn the 2005 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award. Jamboree Troop 1312 is one of four troops with the Simon Kenton Council and is made up of 36 scouts from the Camp Oyo region. Phil Malone, of Portsmouth, is Scoutmaster.
Beginning last fall, the troop took training and courses designed to prepare the individual scout to independently care for himself, and work as a team (patrol) member to assist others in the event of an emergency. Training that included assistance from the Scioto County Emergency Management Agency and Kim Carver; The Ohio River Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and the local CERT (Civilian Emergency Response Team) training cadre. Each troop member also had to earn the First Aid Merit Badge as well as participate in training in Emergency Preparedness and Safety.
The award requirements included a travel plan to the 2005 National Jamboree, which troop 1312 is preparing for. In July, troop 1312 will join over 40,000 other scouts and leaders in this 17th quadrennial event, held at Fort A.P. Hill, in Caroline County, Virginia. The multi-faceted plan took three months to prepare, according to Scoutmaster Malone.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is pleased to work with the Boy Scouts of America to increase the level of citizen preparedness across the country. DHS has asked the Boy Scouts of America to build upon the foundation of the “Ready” campaign to help citizens across the country prepare for emergencies of all kinds.
The Scout motto is "Be Prepared," and the primary reason for this award is to encourage jamboree participants to be mentally and emotionally prepared to act promptly and to be able to take care of themselves in an emergency. Teaching young people to know and be able to use practical survival skills when needed is an important part of individual preparedness.
Emergency management, emergency preparedness, and disaster services are common throughout the United Stateswe take care of each other. By whatever name, these activities encompass prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery related to any kind of disaster, whether natural, technological, or national security. Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property, and to help a communityor even a nationreturn to normal life after a disaster occurs.
The emergencies of today's world demand more than ever that Scouts be trained as individuals and as units to meet emergency situations. The importance of this training is not new to the Boy Scouts of America, as Scouting has always taught youth to be prepared for all types of emergencies. Since Scouting began in the United States, Scouts have responded to the needs of their communities and nation in time of disaster.
It is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The 2005 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness program was planned to foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that if necessary, they can help prevent and respond to emergencies, and aid in recovery effectively, while traveling to and from the jamboree or during the jamboree.
As units across the country begin to plan their jamboree experience, it is important that they emphasize emergency preparedness training and have a plan for response that will help protect the unit and those around them. After the jamboree, this training will continue to contribute to the well-being of these members and their families and neighbors.
From its beginning, the Scouting movement has taught young people to do their best, to do their duty to God and country, to help others, and to prepare themselves physically, mentally, and morally to meet these goals. The basic aims of Scouting include teaching young people to take care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the will to be ready to serve in an emergency.
This Emergency Preparedness Award is specific to the 2005 National Scout Jamboree and is separate and distinct from the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award earned by traditional troops. That award is a pin and must be applied for separately, even though some of the requirements are the same. Over one thousand troops nationally were eligible to apply for the award. Portsmouth-based Troop 1312 is the first to complete these requirements successfully. Troop 1312 and it’s leaders will be featured on the national Boy Scout web site and have signed releases to be featured in upcoming promotional films and television ads, newspaper and magazine articles about the training.
PICTURE Troop 1312
April 20, 2005
I would like to put a KUDOS out to the
people who actually came out to Cub Spring Camp and stuck it out. Thru the
cold temperatures and rain that never stop we still had over 300 people out
there including staff. A big KUDOS to the staff for working non-stop in the
rain. Without the staff there's no way we could of pulled this off. You
can quotes me on "I promise to not have the word water anywhere near next
year theme, the word Sun will appear instead."
Mary Stiltner
April 17, 2005
Congratulations Jamboree Troop 1312, Simon Kenton Council, the FIRST in the nation to submit a successfully completed application for the 2005 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award.
Forty badges were earned and are enclosed. Wear them with pride. You can begin wearing the patches on your uniform now and be sure to wear them during the Jamboree. In fact, I'd like a picture of Troop 1312 in uniform wearing the award patches to post on the Jamboree website.
From: Debra C. Griffth CPCU, ARM
Director - Insurance & Risk Management
Boy Scouts of America, Irving TX
April 16, 2005
Tecumseh District,
I just recieved word from Steve Hartlage that Beaver Day at Camp Oyo was a great success. There where several units that came to help and also numerous adults helping as well. A new roof was put on the rifle range, the pool was cleaned to paint it, there were gutters put on the 1st aid lodge, new lights were installed in Lewis and Clark cabins and the Cook's Cabin was repainted. There were also numerous ditches cleared.
Again the Camp Oyo Alumnae and The Camp Oyo Properties Committee is requesting assistance from any and all supporters of scouting. Especially sought are Troops, Crews and adult partners of Cub Scouts who can donate a few hours on one day to do general tasks in and around Camp Oyo. The next work day in on May 14th and all are welcomed. More information will be released as it comes available and you can check for updates at www.campoyo.org or www.tecumsehbsa.org
Yours in Scouting,
Roger G. Sessor Jr
Public Relations
Tecumseh District BSA
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