23RD WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE AUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT BRIEFING MAY 2015.
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23RD WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREEAUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT
BRIEFING MAY 2015
23RD WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREEAUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT
Contingent Executive
• Aaron Wardle – Australian Contingent Leader• Shane Troyahn – Deputy Contingent Leader• Nick Bennett – Assistant Contingent Leader• Neville Tomkins – International Commissioner
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Contingent Management Team
• Nicola Capon – Finance Officer• Dr Justine Douthwaite – Welfare Officer• Ricci Burgess – Transport Coordinator• Harry Long – IST Contact Person• Wendy Sheppard – Japanese Liaison
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Welcome
• Latest Update of Contingent Plans• General Question Time• Presentation of Australian Scarves• Issue of Contingent Gear• Individual Question Time
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PART ONE –UPDATE OF
CONTINGENT PLANS
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Australian Contingent
• 232 Youth Participants (131 male, 101 female)• 28 Line Leaders (14 male, 14 female)• 66 IST (45 male, 21 female)• 9 CMT (5 male, 4 female)• 7 Scout Guests (5 male, 2 female)• 342 Total (200 male, 142 female)
FAQ: “Scouts” refers to the equivalent of “Venturer Scouts” here in Australia
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Responsibilities and Expectations
• Be a worthy ambassador for Scouts Australia• Live by the Scout Promise and Law• Actively engage in the entire cultural experience• Behave appropriately at all times• Respect other people and uphold the Code of
Conduct• No DADS – Drugs/Alcohol/Discrimination/Sex
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Safe From Harm
• All adults are required to complete the online ‘Safe from Harm’ course prior to the Jamboree
• Certificates must be forwarded to the Contingent Team prior to departure
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Jamboree Troops
• Alpha (Orange) – Jennifer Nielsen QLD• Bravo (Blue) – Cathy Orchard QLD• Charlie (Purple) – Phil Britt VIC• Delta (Green) – Fiona Macdonald NSW• Echo (Yellow) – Sam Wood NSW• Foxtrot (Red) – Lachlan Whitta QLD• Golf (White) – Stephen Dennis VIC
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Departing AustraliaSaturday 18th July – Check-In Times
4:45AM Townsville 7:00AM Perth 9:00AM Rockhampton 9:30AM Launceston10:30AM Longreach11:30AM Hobart11:30AM Cairns
12:00PM Brisbane12:00PM Adelaide12:00PM Alice Springs12:30PM Melbourne 1:30PM Canberra 3:30PM Sydney** ** International Terminal
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Departure Uniform
• Australian Contingent Akubra• Normal Scout or Venturer Scout Uniform Shirt• Australian Contingent Scarf and Gumnut Woggle• Australian Contingent Name Badge• Australian Contingent Uniform Shorts• Scouts Australia Belt• Blue Socks• Comfortable Walking Boots
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What to Bring• Contingent Travel Bag = max 20kg
Note: Aim to bring your bag partially empty to carry your sleeping mat and souvenirs on the way home.
• Contingent Backpack = max 7kgNote: Day 1 in Tokyo will not be able to access Travel Bag until early afternoon, therefore carry:–Contingent shirt–Optional change of clothes for onboard the flight–Essential medications–Black Pen
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Pre-Jamboree Camp
• Arrive in Tokyo• Week long journey south to the Jamboree site• All meals, activities and transport included• Activities include Tokyo Skytree, Mt Fuji,
white water rafting, Mt Koya Temple Lodging, The Golden Pavilion and the Big Buddha
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Japan Map
TOKYO
MINAKAMI
OSAKA KYOTOMT FUJI
MT KOYAKIRARA-HAMAHO HO
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Pre-Jamboree Camp
• Develop camp routines• Get to know patrol members• Election of Jamboree PLs and APLs• Appointment of Australian Contingent Flag Bearer and
Hiroshima Peace Ceremony Representative• Sightseeing• Jamboree planning and preparation
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Pre-Jamboree Camp
• Youth hostel (dormitory) accommodation• Traditional Buddhist temples
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White Water Rafting
• Tour Participation Form signed by parents for all Contingent members under 20 years of age
• Wet suits will be issued to all participants
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World Scout Jamboree
• IST arrive on site Saturday 25 July• IST training and set-up• Troops arrive on site Tuesday 28 July
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Jamboree Map
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Australian Contingent Tents
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Australian Sleeping Mats
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Jamboree Onsite Program
• Global Development Village– Peace– Environment & Sustainability– Human Rights– Health– Poverty
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Jamboree Onsite Program
• Culture– Japanese Culture– International Culture
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Jamboree Onsite Program
• Science– Electricity– Medicine– Amateur Radio– The Future of Technology
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Jamboree Onsite/Offsite Program
• Water– Onsite• Swimming• Canoeing• Tsuki-no-umi
– Offsite• Swimming• Yachting• Fishing
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Jamboree Offsite Program
• Community– School visit– Local museums– Walking tours– Social activities with locals
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Jamboree Offsite Program
• Nature– Hiking– Climbing– Bouldering– Caving
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Jamboree Offsite Program
• Peace– Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum– Children’s Peace Monument– Messengers of Peace
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Jamboree Program
• Daily Life– 12 Sub Camps named after Japanese mountains– Sub Camp Performances, Campfires and Kite Flying– Food Festival and Scout Parade– Faith & Beliefs Zone– World Scout Centre and Badge Swapping– International Food Houses and Shopping Plaza
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Jamboree Program
• Ceremonies– Opening Ceremony– Inter-Religious Ceremony– Cultural Exchange Day Arena Show– Closing Ceremony
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Jamboree Friendship Award
• Take part in all 7 program modules• Visit 5 Contingents at the World Scout Centre• Visit the Faith and Beliefs Zone• Join another Troop for a meal• Make 10 new friends and exchange contact info• Experience 2 traditional games with Japanese Scouts• Receive Troop Leader Approval
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Souvenirs
• Badge swapping– 1 for 1, youth with youth, adults with adults
• Scarf swapping• Mini koalas
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The Ashes
• Australia vs UK Cricket Match• Australia has won the last 5 World Scout Jamborees
(Holland 1995, Chile 1999, Thailand 2003, UK 2007, Sweden 2011)
• 12 players will be selected to represent Australia• 12 overs-a-side (2 overs per batting pair)• Selections will be held during the pre-Jamboree camp
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Post-Jamboree
• Troops depart Jamboree on Saturday 8 August• Home Hospitality with Japanese Scouting
Families on the island of Shikoku• Return to Osaka on Tuesday 11 August• Final Contingent Dinner on Tuesday 11 August• Depart Japan on Wednesday 12 August
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Home Hospitality
• 2 youth members with each family• All hosts are Scouting families• Take one small gift to give to your Host Family• Gift wrapping should be kept until shortly before
giving them out• Contingent Team will be staying in close proximity to
the Home Hospitality locations in case of any issues
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Post-Jamboree – IST
• Depart Jamboree site on Sunday 9 August• Return to Osaka via the Hiroshima Peace
Memorial Park• Night in a traditional Buddhist temple• Final Contingent Dinner on Tuesday 11 August• Depart Japan on Wednesday 12 August
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Welfare
• The buddy system will be enforced at all times• Tell someone if you have a problem, are sick, or just
not having a good day• We can help you if you tell us, we cannot help you if
you don’t tell us• Each Troop will have a designated health and welfare
leader• Ensure your medical details and emergency contacts
are updated in the online registration system
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Weather
• Temperatures will be very hot• High humidity• Appropriate swimwear = hat, sunscreen and
rash shirt
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Contingent Youth Council
• Nick Bennett – as Assistant Contingent Leader – will chair the Contingent Youth Council
• All 28 Patrol Leaders will meet with Nick as the CYC on a regular basis
• The CYC provides mentoring for Patrol Leaders and an opportunity to discuss issues or concerns from youth members
• Nick represents the CYC on the Contingent Executive
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Incident Management
• Any minor issues will be dealt with at the Patrol or Troop level first
• Major issues will be dealt with through the Contingent Youth Council and the Contingent Executive
• If the incident is sufficiently serious, participants may be sent home at personal (parent’s) expense
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Contingent Support
If you have an issue or concern to raise with the Contingent Team:•Participants contact Nick Bennett (Assistant Contingent Leader)•Line Leaders contact Aaron Wardle (Contingent Leader)•IST contact Harry Long (IST Contact Person)
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Insurance
• Australian Contingent has organised:– Travel Insurance– Smart Traveller Registration
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Spending Money
• Recommended maximum of ¥2000 per day ($22)• Money deposited into the Contingent Account will
be available for withdrawal on a regular basis• The approximate exchange rate is $1.00 = ¥100• ATM access will be limited or not available in most
locations
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Valuables
• Do not bring valuable items to the Jamboree• If you can’t afford to lose it, don’t bring it• No responsibility will be accepted by the
Australian Contingent for any electronic devices brought to Japan!
• The Australian Contingent will collect all Passports for secure storage in Japan
23RD WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREEAUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT
Paperwork
• Every member of the Contingent is asked to email a photo of the details page of their Passport to [email protected] with your ID Number and Name in the file name
• Complete White Water Rafting Form today!• Youth Questionnaires = only 89% returned• Travel Forms = only 87% returned
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Emergency Contact
• The Contingent Management Team will have 3 mobile phones available for 24 hour a day
Aaron WardleContingent Leader
0403 JAMBO 1(0403 52626 1)
Shane TroyahnDeputy Contingent Leader
0403 JAMBO 2(0403 52626 2)
Dr Justine DouthwaiteHealth and Welfare Officer
0403 JAMBO 3(0403 52626 3)
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Natural Disasters
• Established links with the Australian Embassy and Australian Consul-General Office in Japan
• Extensive emergency management plan in place for our entire journey in Japan
• Updates will be added to the Contingent website and Facebook page as soon as possible, however the immediate safety of the participants will remain our highest priority.
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Contingent News
• The Australian Contingent website will be publishing a daily blog
www.wsj2015.scouts.com.au• The Australian Contingent Facebook page will
have regular updates• An Australian Contingent DVD will be mailed to
all participants approximately 2-3 months after our return
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Join-In-Jamboree
• Allows Scouts from all over the world the opportunity to learn more about the Jamboree experience and the culture of Japan in their own Scout Groups.
• Resources are available from the Australian Contingent website.
• A souvenir Join-In-Jamboree badge is available for $2 each, including postage to anywhere in Australia.
• Why not organise a Japanese evening for the whole group to earn the badge together!
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Most importantly…
HAVE FUN!
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PART TWO –GENERAL QUESTION TIME
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PART THREE –PRESENTATION OF
AUSTRALIAN SCARVES
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PART FOUR –ISSUE OF
CONTINGENT GEAR
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Australian Contingent Gear
All Australian Contingent members will receive:• Travel Bag• Backpack• 2x Luggage Tags• Akubra• 2x Contingent Shirts• Uniform Shorts• 2x Sunscreen• Hand Sanitiser• Chopsticks
• 2x Australian Scarves(1 to wear + 1 to swap)
• Gumnut Woggle• Name Bar• 1x Extra Contingent Badge• Water Bottle• Sports Towel• Personal Contact Cards**• Additional Souvenir Orders