Jamboree On the Air – October 2022

When:  October 14-15, 2022

Where: St. Francis Episcopal Church, Great Falls, VA

Time:  Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:00 PM on Friday evening, October 14th
Finished at St. Francis by 4:30 PM on Saturday, October 15th

Jamboree on the Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world and uses amateur radio to link scouts and ham radio operators throughout the world. Once at the ham radio station, the communication typically involves talking on a microphone and listening on the station speakers. However, many forms of specialized communication can also take place, such as video communication, digital communication (much like sending a message on your smartphone, but transmitted by radio), or communication through a satellite relay or an earth-based relay station (called a repeater). The exchanges include such information as name, location (called QTH in ham speak), scout rank, age, and hobbies. The stations you’ll be communicating with can be across town, across the country, or even around the world!

Scouts should arrive at St. Francis sometime after 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening for camping, and JOTA setup. Scouts will bring their own dinner or eat at home. After dark, there will be a overnight camping. Events on Saturday include radio merit badge, a flag code competition, a foxhunt radio signal competition, and Scouts on the Air. Breakfast and lunch will be delivered at the event, and the event will end by 4:30 p.m.

Scouts are welcome to come at any time on Friday or Saturday, but please register in advance if you plan on attending.

There is a $10 fee for each scout, adult volunteer attend for free.  To register online and pay via PayPal or check, use the form below.

 Registration and payment must be received by Friday, October 14, 2022.  

Questions?  Please contact Mr. Kevin Maxson at 703-258-2869.

Troop 55 General Risk and Liability Acknowledgement

By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the general risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

Troop 55 COVID19 Risk and Liability Acknowledgement
Due to COVID-19 safety consideration, we require all scouts and adults wearing masks during car ride,  do not share food and drink, and do their best for social distance. By signing this registration, the participant(s) and the parents agree to the COVID19 risk and liability acknowledgement and agreement (Link here).

Oct 2022 JOTA Outing Permission Form

Your Name (submitter) (required) *

Your Email (required) *

Your Home Phone (required) *

Emergency Phone (required) *

Scout(s) Name(s) & Adult Name(s): *

Scout(s) Age *

Does your child take medication? *

Yes

No

If Yes, Please specify Medication, dosage, and times. *

I hereby give permission for my scout(s) - type name of scout below: *

To attend the BSA Troop 55 overnight JOTA event and camping at St. Francis Episcopal Church on October 14-15, 2022 and and accept Troop 55 COVID-19 risk and liability policy, and grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop to authorize the provision of medical care for my kid(s) as may be necessary, as well as sign waiver forms as legal guardian for the activities if needed.. Note: Entering your name in the below signature box constitutes an electronic signature. SIGNATURE BELOW *

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Is Today's date October 15 or later? If yes - a $10 late attendee is added *

Yes

No

On Time Registration - $10 per attendee *

One Scout attending - $10

Two Scouts attending - $20

Late Registration - $20 per attendee *

One Scout attending - $20

Two Scouts attending - $40

Total Calculated for YOU! - Amount to be paid

Date *

Amount I am Paying ( please retype amount from box above) *

I will pay by: *

Paypal Online (link in upper right corner of web page)

Check

Cash

Passbook

Comments or Notes you'd like to make about the outing:

six  +   =  fourteen