I heard this from a friend of mine, Jay Lenrow, that the upcoming 2010 100th Anniversary of BSA Jamboree will be the last one to be held at Fort A. P. Hill. Jay and I were Council Presidents of our respective councils when participating in Philmont Key-3 Training Conference. Since then we’ve kept in touch at National Meetings and other gatherings.

Here’s what Jay had to say. What is your reaction?

I can officially tell you that the rumors you have heard are true. The 2010 National Jamboree will be the last one to be held at Fort A.P.  Hill. There is a committee of volunteers that has been appointed by Rick Cronk, the National President, to find a permanent home for the  National Jamboree that will be owned by the BSA. They are currently looking at many properties.    

Because this will be our last time “at the Hill,” the Army has told us  that there is no chance of adding any new subcamps beyond what we had in 2005. This means that there may be many potential Scouts left out because they did not sign up fast enough. We anticipate that there will be tremendous interest in this “100th Anniversary” Jamboree so my  recommendation to potential unit leaders, Scouts, and staffers is to get  your name in early or risk not getting a spot.  

Yours in Scouting,  

Jay     

 

Jay L. Lenrow  

Chairman — National Jewish Committee on Scouting  
Area 5 Metro President — Northeast Region 
Member –National Relationships Standing Committee 
Member –National Religious Relationships Committee  
Past President – Baltimore Area Council  

I used to be a Buffalo (NE IV-123) but I’ll always be an Eagle (1966)