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Harry Pokorny, Scout Executive, sees the Suffolk Contingent off at 6:00 AM on Sunday, July 27, 1997. (19KB) |
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Would you follow this leader? Contingent Leader Kevin O'Leary frets over last minute details! (18KB) |
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Troop 139 looks ready for the trip ... in spite of the alarm clock that rang at 3:30 AM! (40KB) |
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Two of the Irish Scout Leaders who accompanied us to the Jamboree finish the fine cuisine offered at George Washington University, our Sunday layover. (26KB) |
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Troop 139 toured Washington DC on Sunday afternoon. This is the Capital rotunda as viewed from the steps of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. (31KB) |
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We've arrived at Fort A.P. Hill. The Jamboree Headquarters featured flags from every State in the Union. (33KB)
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Our Fearless Leader, Scoutmaster Bob Mandel. He spoke softly, but carried a big fork! (19KB) |
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Scoutmaster Mandel set a good example for the Troop. He was the first to wash clothes and hang them out to dry. (31KB) |
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The Pine Tree Patrol cooks (Matt B., Chris G., Matt W., Chris B., and Nate R.) make a fashion statement as they prepare dinner. (29KB) |
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Pine Tree Patrol members Chris G. and Matt W. clean up, too! These two Scouts set a fine example for the rest of their patrol. (50KB) |
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Chaplain's Aid Ryan D. made sure that souls were kept clean by conducting several Troop worship services. (26KB) |
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Cobra Patrol Leader Eric L. and Pine Tree Patrol member Chris B. take a break from the heat. (34KB) |
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Flaming Arrow Patrol member Chris S. does his best Popeye impression, despite a scarcity of spinach! (28KB) |
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Scoutmaster Mandel and Quartermaster Rob H. discuss campsite cleanliness. (33KB) |
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Cobra Patrol members take a break from Action Center D. (30B) |
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Cobra Patrol Leader Eric L. prepares the Duty Roster. (29KB) |
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Cobra Patrol member Phil B. is in shock after finding out he's on clean-up detail for the rest of the week! (69KB) |
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Cobra Patrol Members Joe F. and Ryan D. dare to open the Patrol Box ... despite the smell from within! (27KB) |
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Members of the Osprey Patrol prepare to dine. (29KB)
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First Assistant Scoutmaster Fred Luebke converses with the Catholic Chaplain while Senior Patrol Leader Jamie S. prepares to assemble the Troop. (32KB) |
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Subcamp 1 flag bearers march to the arena for the opening show. (44KB)
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Members of Troop 139 heading to the opening show. (42KB)
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Still more members of Troop 139 heading to the opening show. (41KB)
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Troop 139 join 35,000+ Scouts and Scouters in the Arena, anticipating President Bill Clinton's arrival. (31KB)
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President Clinton's helicopter lifts off following an inspirational address by the President. (22KB)
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Frequent guest and Action Center D Air Rifle Staffer Don Roberts. Don is the Vice Chair for Program of the Benjamin Tallmadge District. (27KB)
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Don Roberts at work. They call this an "Action" Center?!!! (32KB)
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Another guest to Troop 139's campsite, Assistant Council Commissioner Jay Wallace. (56KB)
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Troop 139 members Ryan D., Joe F., and James L. work with a rapelling instructor prior to attacking "The Wall"!. (34KB)
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Pine Tree Patrol Leader James L. is the first one down the wall. (26KB)
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Cobra Patrol member Joe F. is right behind James. (33KB)
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Cobra Patrol member Ryan D. completes the course. (24KB)
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The Merit Badge Midway provided experts in many subjects. This Leathercraft expert seems to know his stuff! (93KB)
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The Order of the Arrow supplied an interesting and thought-provoking (and air-conditioned!) program called "The Odyessy of the Law". (22KB)
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