The Scout Association
of Guyana ("Scouts Guyana") is hosting the 14th Caribbean Scout Jamboree dubbed "CaribJam2009". The Jamboree will be part of
the Centennial Anniversary celebration of Scouting in Guyana in 2009. The Jamboree will be held on the grounds of the National
Exhibition Site located in Sophia, Georgetown from 8th to 16th August 2009.
The theme is “One Movement One Destiny” and the Jamboree will provide a unique opportunity for participants to have a positive experience of belonging to an International Movement, and at the same time demonstrate to the Guyanese Public and the wider Caribbean Community the comradrie, uniqueness and objectives of a great Youth Movement. The Objectives and Programme are set out in Fact Sheet #1 published by the host.
The logs of the Leaders of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association's Contingent to 14th Caribbean Scout Jamboree at The National Exhibition Site, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana from 8th to 16th August 2009. View Logs
The notes and personal observations from members of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association's Contingent at 14th Caribbean Scout Jamboree at The National Exhibition Site, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana from 8th to 16th August 2009. View Notes
Photos from the members of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association's Contingent at 14th Caribbean Scout Jamboree at Sophia, Guyana from 8th to 16th August 2009. View Photos
A bulletin board for families & friends to leave notes for the members of the Barbados Boy Scouts Association's Contingent at 14th Caribbean Scout Jamboree at Sophia, Guyana from 8th to 16th August 2009. (Board Password is "caribjam") View Board
In May 2008 the Committee established a Jamboree Sub-Committee to make the necessary plans for the Barbados Contingent. The Sub-Committee comprises representatives of the three Districts with the members of the National Scout Committee as Ex-officio. The Sub-Committee's first task was to circulate to Leaders the preliminary information on the Contingent and compiling a list of Leaders interested in attending the Jamboree. This completed, the Sub-Committee then tackled the task of reviewing the list of available Leaders and making the necessary recommendations for Contingent Leader and Deputy Contingent Leaders.
In September 2008, the Chief Commissioner, on receit of the recommendations, appointed Mr. Hamilton Roach D.S. as the Contingent Leader and Mr. Hamilton Cumberbatch D.D.C. and Mr. Courtney Shepherd A.D.C. as the Deputy Contingent Leaders. Mssrs. Roach, Cumberbatch, and Shepherd immediately set about putting together their team for the Jamboree. The Team has been meeting on a regular basis and has been making the necessary plans for the Contingent including holding several fund-raising events.
At the monthly Team meeting in May 2009 the final design for the Barbados Contingent Badge was
approved.
The Badge has a background of red, black, yellow, white and green stripes; the colours of the Guyana Flag. The Jamboree Logo in yellow with a red out line on the word "jamboree" is set in the bottom half of the badge. The Barbados Flag is set in the top right corner of the badge. The words "Barbados" and "Contingent" in white and black respectively, are set to the right of the Barbados Flag.
The Contingent Badge will be produced in two sizes 3½" x 2" and 5" x 2¾". The smaller size will be worn by the Contingent members at the top of the right sleeve of their uniforms. Each Contingent member will receive a number of the badges in their Contingent Kit and will be able to purchase additional ones. The Contingnet Badges will be available for purchase by the public as a souvenir item after the Jamboree.
August:
02 - Pre-Jamboree Church Service
04 - Advance Party Departs Barbados
06 - Group 1 Departs Barbados
07 - Group 2 Departs Barbados
08 - XIV Caribbean Jamboree - CaribJam 2009 (8th -16th)
16 - Post-Jamboree Tour
20 - Group 1 & 2 Departs Guyana
- Parents Meeting
29 - Post-Jamboree Activity
2009
07-26 - Contingent Circular #2
07-21 - Jamboree Bulletin - Final
07-20 - Email to Parents - Contingent Update
06-19 - Letter to Parents - Contingent Update
04-06 - Scout Registration Forms and Leader Registration Forms
03-30 - Jamboree Bulletin #2
03-30 - Jamboree Bulletin #1
03-02 - Letter to Parents - Contingent Update
02-12 - Letter to Parents - Contingent Cake Sale
01-06 - Letter to Leaders - Contingent Update
2008
09-25 - Contingent Circular #1
09-21 - Letter to Contingent Team
06-21 - Letter to Leaders
01-29 - Jamboree Fact Sheet #1
