Jimmie Dyess Days 2012

Jimmie Dyess Days 2012 October 5-7, 2012 @ Fort Gordon (Augusta, GA)

Conducted all across Barton Field at Fort Gordon, there will be events and activities from all branches the military, from Scouting, and the greater Augusta community.

08/06/2013

The Georgia-Carolina Council (Boy Scouts of America) is hosting their annual golf tournament on Friday, September 13 @ Forest Hills in Augusta. A few spots for teams and sponsorships are available. A fun event for a great organization! Call 706-733-5277

10/07/2012

Thank you to everyone that volunteered at the event and those that attended.... weather was great, good food, looked like a lot of fun activities were going on !

A feedback form will be going out within a week - please respond to it when you get it. We value your opinion and want to capture good information for future events.

10/04/2012

JDD SAFETY INFORMATION

Medical
• BSA Doc on site for minor injuries – Med Tents (see map)
• Med tent in camping area manned 24hours
• 911 for Life Threatening Accidents
• Fort Gordon Hospital for life threatening events
• All others to Local Hospitals of Choice
*** Need Medical forms in the event of Emergency – can take to med tent if desired

Emergency Weather Plan
• GYM 3/Signal Theater; announcement will be made.

Outside Emergencies (need to contact event participants)
• Direct call to unit cell phones or
• 706-294-6878 for Operations Center; event staff will help contact event participants.

Roving Safety Staff will be active throughout the event

10/04/2012

CHECK OUT the Council JDD Web Page for Useful and Updated Documents!

An updated map and event list has been posted .

If you haven't checked the site recently definitly check before you leave for the event.

REMINDER - we will not be printing 100's of copies of event documents.... if you want copies you need to print them and bring them with you. Each camping unit will receive 1 map and event schedule.

10/02/2012

We will be offering both CPR Training and CPR Certification.

If you are interested in either of these opportunities and didn't pre-register please send an email to [email protected] by Thursday night October 5th.

CPR Certification
Time: 9-11 Saturday Oct 6
Location: Medical Simulation Classroom – transportation will be available, details will be communicated at the SM Meeting
Cost: $25 – cash please, bring with you to training

CPR Training
Time: 10-12 Saturday Oct 6
Location: Med Tent Barton Field
Cost: No Charge

10/01/2012

CPR “Certification” Available.... sign up now!

Based on feedback we’ve pursued adding CPR certification at Jimmy Dyess Days for adults and Venturing Youth 18 and older.

To obtain CPR Certification individuals need to attend the course and pay $25. The course is 2hours in length.

If you or anyone in your units is interested please send an email to Laura Clegg at lacleg@comcast.

To pull this off we need to hear from 6 individuals by the middle of the week, so reply back soon.

NOTE: Incorrect information regarding certification was accidentally given out to at least one unit during registration, we apologize for the error.

09/30/2012

Missed the registration deadlines ? It's not too late to attend Jimmy Dyess Days 2012 ! You can come out on Saturday and enjoy all the fun..... Event walk-in registration begins at 7:30am and will stay open most of the day.

Save time - remember to bring your BSA medical forms for all participants (including parents and siblings)

09/30/2012

Event Updates From Program Chair

These changes were necessary due to the number of scouts anticipated in competing. There may be over 100 patrols competing for the top honors. So sharpen you skills and be prepared.

We need to know the names of the patrols from each troop that will be competing prior to Friday night if at all possible. Please send them to me at [email protected].

Yours in Scouting,

Rich Baker
JDD12 Boy Scout Program Chairman

Adult leaders please get this information to your Senior Patrol Leaders

Senior Patrol Leaders here are some prep notes that you will be receiving on Friday Crackerbarrel.

A Powerpoint will be linked to the council website for event modifications

Here is a summary of changes to events :

• Douse your leader event - need to bring tinder and other items, new twist, you will be given a bag of twine and steel wool (to build your birds nest) and a flint and steel to light your fire. There will be a penalty assessed if you end up needing each match.
• Bee Line - bring your compass
• Pioneering gadgets - bring poles and ropes and make the best one you can
• Your throwing Machine - 1) bring materials for a catapult only one catapult per troop sample design on website there will be some poles and ropes to build there but not that much 2) we are going to throw water balloons instead of softballs. 3) Your throwing chamber can be made of a can or bowl and attached to your machine with hardware.
• Campsite inspection - theme items
• Patrol flags - bring them
• Tripod lashing - it won't be with 10 ft poles and you won't have to support the wieght of a scout. I am keeping it simple just kinda make a weather rock setup.

Other Items to bring

• Geocaching - please bring your GPS to find caches on the field

09/21/2012

Don'f forget... midnight tonight is the deadline to make final advance registrations.

After tonight registrations can be accepted for Saturday participation but must be handled the day of the event at the registration tent.

The activity lists look great.... You won't want to miss this fun event!

09/13/2012

If you have any questiions about the event.... post them here. We can help you get the information you need......

09/13/2012

Remember registration deadline for campers is tomorrow.

Lots of new information posted to the council website - maps, schedules, parking pass, FAQ's.....

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