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Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) &
Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI)
October 18 & 19, 2008
GENERAL INFORMATION
JOTA & JOTI 2008
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October
Scoutlink
Computer Room from The Scout Association in Belize City
Scout Leaders, Assistant Scout Leaders & Scouts
Registration:
$5.00 per participant
which will include the use of a computer and short wave radio
for two hours, Joti/Jota badge, certificate of participation to
Scout Unit, light refreshment.
Requirements:
Be a registered
Scout for the current year, show 2008 Scout ID on day of event
and wear a class A uniform. Scouts who do not meet these
requirements will not be allowed to participate.
Registration Deadline:
October 15 at 5:00
p.m. at Scout Headquarters unless other arrangements are made
with the organizer.
Objective:
Contribute to the educational development of young
members of The Scout Association through their participation in
the JOTA and JOTI events that have worldwide participation.
registration online for your individual or scout group
participation
www.jotajoti.org
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
 Share
the same basic principles of the Scout Movement
Be
conscious that we are members of an international Movement
Use of
different methods of communication
Make
use of the programs and computer equipment
Have
the opportunity to establish dialogue with Scouts from other
countries
Provide
a medium of effective communication between young people
Share
ideas, make new friends, and agree to exchange stamps, badges
etc.
Learn
about the Internet and related technology
Initiate
projects of cooperation between Scout Groups from different
countries
Share
experiences on contacts established as a result of the event
Participate
in an international event without leaving your country
Participation Process:
Each Unit or Group will participate for two hours.
The time allotted will be pre-agreed upon by the participating
Unit or Group, during which time the use of the short wave
communication radios and computers will be made available.
The center will make available 24 computers and will be allotted
for use to those Units and Groups who register in accordance
with the prescribed procedures and who pay the registration fee
by the proposed deadline. The Unit or Group will be obliged to
arrive 15 minutes before their allotted time. Failure to comply
may result in loss of turn to participate.
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Saturday
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Saturday & Sunday
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Sunday
19 |
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Other Participants:
Units, Groups or other members that have access to
computers or their own computer and wish to participate
may do so on their own. The only requirement will be
that a written report be sent via email to be
incorporated in the national report.
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Cub Scouts and Scouts |
Venture Scouts, Leaders,
Committee Members |
Cub Scouts and Scouts |
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8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) |
evening and night |
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) |
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08:00 to 10:00 |
20:00 to 22:00 |
08:00 to 10:00 |
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10:00 to 12:00 |
22:00 to 24:00 |
10:00 to 12:00 |
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12:00 to 14:00 |
00:00 to 02:00 |
12:00 to 14:00 |
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14:00 to 16:00 |
02:00 to 04:00 |
14:00 to 16:00 |
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16:00 to 18:00 |
04:00 to 06:00 |
16:00 to 18:00 |
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18:00 to 20:00 |
06:00 to 08:00 |
18:00 Closing |
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It is important that the technical information be
requested in advance from the national organizer as to how the
Jamboree functions, you will be participated for your self at
home, need to Download this software SLmIRC. [download
here] scout program to connect with other scouts around the
world.
Follow the norms of good behavior on the Internet called
"Netiquette":
It is a
courtesy to acknowledge that you have received a message
If you
agree to send information or exchange badges or other collectibles,
keep your word.
Think
before you write a message and don’t use language that may offend
others.
Be
cautious in giving your telephone number, house address etc. on the
Internet, instead, give the Group or Unit’s address.
The only
addresses that you should give are the ones from the Association or
your Leader’s or the Group or Unit’s registered address. If you
have a personal email you can give that as well.
Do not
give full details or personal details unless you know or have been
corresponding with any one individual for a period of time.
Through The Scout Association you
can receive any type of packages or Scout memorabilia that
someone from abroad would like to send to you, including email
messages if you do not have a personal computer or email
address. Or if you prefer to have your own email account you
can request information from your Leader who we are confident
can assist you in that area. Talk to your Leader for more
information on this.
Do not forget to give the following information if you will have
something sent to you through The Scout Association:
Alejandro Tovar - National Jamborees Organizer
JOTI/JOTA 2008
Or send an
email to:
who
will provide you with the technical support needed.
aletova@yahoo.com
Name:
scoutlink@btl.net
The
Scout Association of Belize
scoutlink@scoutsbelize.org
P.O.
Box 431, Belize City, BELIZE
Other aspects related to sites used
on days of program or for detailed information visit
www.joti.org for the rules and orientation and more details
about how working
www.mirc.org
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