17 February 2009
The More Jamborees Change, the More They Stay the Same
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ScoutingNews.org has republished a press release from the Boy Scouts of America that says that there will be a new home for the Jamboree after we’re thrown out of A.P. Hill after the centennial. However, it will probably be pretty close to where it was. No western Jamboree, but California was never really in the running.
As on outgrowth of an 18-month process aimed at establishing a permanent home for its iconic event, the national Scout jamboree, the Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will enter negotiations with sites in Virginia and West Virginia to explore the vision of a National Scouting Center.
Well, at least we get a new national Scouting Center. Philmont is still a premier location in New Mexico, but now the east can say they’ve got their own premium brand. Besides Florida. Sorry, Flipper. Thanks, but no thanks, Arkansas
Furst says the BSA extends its sincere thanks to the jamboree site finalist in Saline County, Arkansas. “We are so grateful to Governor Beebe and the officials of Arkansas for providing us such a compelling option, and showcasing their state’s great leadership. Their incredible site had many outstanding elements,” Furst said.
Among other criteria that were considered, potential jamboree sites were to:
* Have spectacular natural beauty
* Have water for recreational activities
* Be at least 5,000 acres and available for donation, long-term lease (100-plus years), or sale
* Be within 25 miles of an interstate or a four-lane divided highway
* Be within 150 miles of a commercial service airport with medium or large hub status
* Be in an area with adequate medical services
* Be accessible year-round via standard modes of transportation
Well, they better get cracking on making that final decision. I’m not sure how they expect to get the place outfitted in time for the 2014 Jamboree. I’m still waiting on a concrete walk in the back yard I paid for 3 months ago. They’ve got significantly more. Good luck!
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