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Scout
Jamboree
By
Clay Ambrose
On March 15-17,
the scouts and leaders of 12th Central Surrey Scout Troop held
their first Mini International Scout Jamboree at Lighthouse Marine
Park. This is the third year they have had a camping trip. This
year the scouts decided that they wanted a more grand event, so
scout troops from British Columbia and Washington were invited
to attend this event, which will be an annual event.
Mother Nature did not want to co-operate and the weather was very
cold and wet, with very high winds blowing. Despite below freezing
temperatures, the scouts and leaders indicated that they had a
great time.
Many of the events planned were late starting because of the cold,
windy weather. There were some events that did not happen at all
because the organizations whom we were hoping could provide teachers
were unable to do so.
There were over 230 scouts and leaders present. Many who had planned
to attend were unable to do so because of the threat of snow and
the long distances they had to travel.
The main event was the construction of a trail in Monument Park.
The park manager, Ben VanBuskirk and the leaders of the 12th Central
Surrey Troop have organized a five-year plan to work on the trail
during the jamborees. The trail will benefit citizens of both
countries. By the end of this project in 2006, there should even
be a walkway from the park down to the beautiful beach.
Ranger Ben was exceptionally pleased with the work done on the
trail. Scouter Bob Carver and scouter Ben Dobranawski each accepted
the challenge and volunteered to engineer the trail structure.
They spent the entire Saturday organizing and supervising the
scouts who were there to do their part of the trail building.
Each scout unit was put on a schedule so that there would be just
the right number of scouts and leaders working at one time. There
were usually around 20 scouts and leaders every hour.
This is stage one of five stages of the trail structure in Monument
Park. We ask that everyone in the community on both sides of the
border come by and hike the trail to see what is being done.
Some of the events of the jamboree included waggle carving, archery,
fly tieing, moccasin making, slingshot shooting, knife safety,
silkscreening and just plain having lots of fun.
There were many merchants who sponsored this event by donating
needed items: Tsawwassen Sign Shoppe, Safeway, International Marketplace
in Point Roberts, Surrey Super Store, and Hardware Sales in Bellingham.
We give our great thanks for their support and urge others to
shop at their shops.
Well, the plans are now being made for an even greater mini jamboree
for next year. Next year, we will be inviting scouts and scouters
from Alaska, Yukon Territory, B.C. Oregon, California, and Mexico.
If you or your organization wish to sponsor or provide an event
for next year, call 604/788-6768 and volunteer. We will be seeking
the donation of several drumels and scroll saws for next year.
Children of scout age, 11-16 who wish to join 12th Central Surrey
Troop may do so by calling 604/788-6768. Girls are welcome to
join our troops.
Our next event is our 10-day trip to sunny southern California,
which includes high mountain (8,100 foot elevation) camping, hiking,
cave and waterfall exploring, and a trip to Disneyland, and Raging
Waters Fun Park.
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