THE BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES, NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

    LAKSHMI MAZUMDAR BHAWAN, 16, M. G. MARG, I. P. ESTATE, NEW DELHI –110002

 

Circular No.               /2006                                                                                        Dated:

 

State Association of the

Bharat Scouts & Guides

INDIAN UNION

 

Sub:     Special National Jamboree 2007 for centenary year of Scout Movement Bharat Scouts & Guides to be held at Rajarhat, Kolkata (2nd Kolkata township) (Near Bidhannagar), West Bengal

       

Ref:     Our Circular No. 75, dated: 17-08-2006

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

We hope, you have started making preparations for active participation of your state Contingent in the coming Special National Jamboree 2007 for centenary year of Scout Movement to be held at Rajarhat, Kolkata (2nd Kolkata township) (Near Bidhannagar), West Bengal.

 

In continuation to our Circular No. 75, dated 17-08-2006 further details pertaining to the Jamboree are as follows:

Formation of Contingent

:

 

The usual pattern of formation of Patrol as per APRO will be followed.

A Troop/ Company of 32 (4 Patrols with Patrol Leaders) with one Scouter/Guider and one Asst. Leader.  Total 34 per Troop/Company.  Contingent Leader separate for both wings.

How to Participate

:

State Contingent will send information of participation as per quota allotted to them, stating composition of contingent as per Proforma attached.

What to Bring

:

Contingent Kit:

 

  1. Two Bharat Scout & Guides Flags (One for hoisting and another for March past).
  2. Two Name Plates of state size 16” x 9”.
  3. Colour party material.
  4. Equipment for activities to display and demonstration in Global Development Village, Exhibition, Physical Display, Pioneering Project, State Exposition.
  5. Necessary, costumes, Musical Instruments for Folk Dance, Camp-fire etc.
  6. First Aid and Medicine Box.

 

Individual Kit

:

Two set of Scout/Guide uniform, Sleeping Bag, Rucksack, Torch, Water bottle, Compass, Personal Requisites, Plate & Mug, Spoon and other Equipment necessary for participation in Adventure activities.

Camp Kit

:

Buckets, Utensils for cooking, Durries, Gadget materials, Decoration material, Camp tools, Hurricane etc. 

Activities

:

The Jamboree will be full of challenging activities with plenty of enjoyment for Scouts and Guides, Jamboree Programme.

 

Fun Activities:

Adventure Valley and Adventure Park.

Service oriented activities (CD)

Integration based programmes and games

Route March etc.

Para Sailing.

Food Plaza.

State Level Activities

(Wing wise)

:

Group activities (Wing wise)

March past, Colour Party, State Gate, Camp Craft, Cleanliness, Band Display, Campfire, and Back Woodsman cooking. 

Common State Level Activities (Joint for both the wings)

 

 

:

Group Activities (Joint for both the wings) Folk Dance, Group Songs, Physical Display, Exhibition, State Exposition, Pageant show, Global Development Village, Pioneering Project, Para Sailing over all discipline (Including adult leaders)    

Judging System

 

:

A panel of Judges at the State level will judge Group activities.

 

Grade Certificate with penant will be given to those states, which are achieving Grade- A in the above subjects.

-         The State Achieving highest marks in wing wise Group activities will be awarded Chief Commissioner’s Shield.

-          The States achieving highest marks in Joint Group activities will be awarded National Commissioner Flag to the State.

Note- Details of the activities will be given in the Bulletin No. 2

 

Accommodation

:

One Tent will be provided for every 8 Scouts/Guides and one leader.

Jamboree will be divided in two parts (1) Scout wing (2) Guide wing. Separate accommodation will be provided to the Scouts and Guides in the Camps.

Food Arrangement

:

Kitchen area will be provided for cooking in each Sub-Camp.  We encourage both wings to cook and dine separately.  Joint cooking will not be allowed.

Facilities

:

Bank will function in the Jamboree office area.  A well-equipped hospital with qualified doctors and nurses and dispensary facility will be available at the Jamboree site.  Ambulance will also be available.

 

Contingents are requested to come prepared with First- Aid material to cater the needs of the members of the contingent for the journey period.  

Postal Arrangement

:

Sub-Post Office with additional facilities of STD/ISD/PCO Telegram, Cable will be setup in the Jamboree area; letter boxes in each Sub-Camp will be put up and it will be cleared at an appointed time.  First day covers with cancellation will be available on sale.

 

We assure about the adequate water supply and sanitation arrangements in the Jamboree.

Transport

:

Transportation will be made available from Rly. Station Hawrah to Jamboree Sub-Camp on payment.

Provision

:

Rice, Atta, Sugar and K. Oil will be made available on subsidi rates and fresh Vegetables; Milk provision will be supplied at reasonable rates at the Jamboree Market.

 

 

Note:   If you are not utilizing full quota please intimate so that same can be allotted to the other.

 

More information pertaining to the programme, activities and physical arrangements, will be communicated shortly in Bulletin No. 2

 

All Contingents to report on 1st January 2007 before Lunch.  Returning reservation may be made only on the 7th late evening after closing of function/ or on 8th morning onwards.

 

Hope preparations for the Jamboree would be in full swing.

 

Wish you a grand participation for the Jamboree.

 

With regards,

 Yours sincerely,

 

 

(G. B. S. SAJWAN)

   DIRECTOR