JOTA-JOTI Passport to International Spirit

October 18th and 19th, 2024

Frank Fickett Center

12500 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753

 

Hello! ¡Hola! Bonjour! Ciao! Jambo! Hallo!

 

Scouting is happening all around the world! And your JOTA-JOTI Passport to International Spirit will open up a world of activities to learn about international Scouting! Along the way, earn patches and awards!

 

Register based on your level of Scouting as follows:

• Adult Participant. Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! You will also receive our special event patch!
• Scouts BSA Participant. Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! You will also receive our special event patch! You can also register for the following Merit Badge Courses which are described in the Course Catalog attachment.
  • Friday, October 18th from 5:45 - 9:45 pm: Scouting Heritage, Sustainability and Radio.
  • Saturday, October 19th, 9:00 - noon Citizenship in the World, Signs, Signals and Codes, Soil and Water Conservation.
  • Saturday, October 19th, 1:30 - 5:00 pm Citizenship in the World, Environmental Science, and Citizenship in the Nation.
• Cub Scout Participant. Your PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT will entitle you to participate in activities which will help you meet requirements for the International Spirit Award! You will also receive our special event patch! You can also work on your Cub Scouts Champions of Nature Elective!

In addition, here are just a few of the activities you can enjoy:

• JOTI / JOTA – Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) and Jamboree On The Air
  • Communicate by Ham Radio – Ham radio operators will reach out to Scouts around the globe! Radio Call Sign is: KA5BSA!
  • International Scouting Midway –Scouters and Scouts alike can check requirements of the International Spirit Award by visiting over 20 displays about how Scouting is Creating a Better World.
  • International Spirit Award & International Scouter Award – Learn about the International Spirit Award and International Spirit Award awards and work on some of the requirements.
  • Messengers of Peace – Learn about the new, expanded Messengers of Peace
  • SDG’s Learn about the 17 SDG’s and how you can make a difference.
  • World Scout Jamboree 2027. The next WSJ will be held in Poland! International activities will be provided with Polish roots (ie food, games, flag, culture) so you can “Be Prepared!”
  • World Friendship Fund – Learn about the World Friendship Fund!
  • International Peace Light – Learn about the International Peace
  • Friendship Knot – Learn how to tie the friendship neckerchief knot, then share it with your friends!
  • Interpreter Strip. Get tested on your knowledge of foreign languages learn your Interpreter Strip.
  • And much more!

 

General Schedule

Friday, October 18th

5:30 pm Flag Ceremony

5:45 pm - 9:45 pm JOTI Walk-in

JOTA- Ham Radio

Merit Badge Courses

Cubs Champions of Nature

International Scouting Midway Open

Zoom with Scouts in other countries

9:45 - 10:00 pm Closing Ceremony

 

Saturday, October 19th

8:00 am Registration and check in

8:45 am Opening Ceremony

9:00 - noon Merit Badge Courses

JOTI and Zoom with International Scouts

JOTA with Ham Radios

International Spirit Award Midway

Cubs Champions of Nature Electives

12:00 pm Awards Lunch

1:30pm - 5:45 pm Merit Badge Courses

JOTI and Zoom with International Scouts

JOTA with Ham Radios

Cubs Champions of Nature Elective

International Spirit Award Midway

 

Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI)

Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) is an annual Scouting event sponsored by the World Organization of the Scout Movement and is held the 3rd weekend of October. This event utilizes the internet and the numerous devices that are used to get online, from your home computer to iPad tablets to mobile phones, to link Scouts from around the world. Last year, JOTA-JOTI had over 1.5 million Scouts and leaders participate in more than 160 countries!

Scouts of any age can take part and can participate at home with the help of an adult, or they can participate in a Scout group at a council-wide event. JOTI is an economical way of communicating around the world. The event allows Scouts to "meet" other Scouts from around the world through the Internet and share more information than just "Hi." The exchanges can

include such information as name and location, Scout rank, age, and hobbies. Some exchanges lead to long-lasting friendships. JOTI participation can be used to help fulfill some of the Citizenship in the World or Digital Technology merit badge requirements!

 

Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)

Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) is an annual Scouting event that uses amateur radio to link Scouts around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. Held on the third full weekend of October each year, this worldwide jamboree requires no travel, other than to a nearby radio amateur’s ham shack. Many times the hams will agree to set up at a Scout event. There are many ways to get your Scouts involved in JOTA.

 

More at: jota.joti.info

 

Contacts

Lynn Brooks

International Representative

lobrooks@austin.rr.com

Jessica Snider

International Committee Staff Advisor

jessica.snider@scouting.org