The 2001 Boy Scout National Jamboree Fort A.P. Hill in northern Virginia - Page 2
| 2001 National Scout Jamboree 3" round "Unique" issues continued.. |
 There was no blue border, patch worn at the 2001 Jamboree. Yet, a blue patch was sewn on the pack, duffel bag and fanny pack. I’m showing three blue border patches in the Unique Design section, but they are 3” round. The patches sewn on gear are 2 1/2” round with a rolled edge border. The two round patches sewn on the baseball caps are 2 1/2” round with cut edge borders. |
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| (Above) - There is a unique rectangular patch that was sewn on the Jamboree bucket hat and the Jamboree Patch Collectors Blanket. The patch was replaced with a decal on later issue Patch Blankets. A patch of a similar design was sewn on a black T shirt. |
 Unique 3 7/8” round in the general design of the 6” Back/Jacket patch. This patch was sewn on the Day Pack sold at the Jamboree. It does not have the BSA backing, but being sewn on the Day Pack makes it official. |
  (Left) - Robert E. Lee Council and perhaps others had an emblem on a contingent fanny pack but the emblem is sewn in the fabric. (Right) - Unique 2 7/8” round Blue border patch on the Fanny Pack. Blue border, gold and red inner circles, rolled edge. |
(Below) -2 1/2” round, cut edge, patches sewn on blue & red
baseball caps, rectangular patch on Bucket Hat |
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(Left) - Blue outer, red & gold inner circles - (center) - Black
outer red & gold inner circles - (right) - Rectangler patch bucket
hat. Collectors may find these small 2 1/2” round patches off the hats and be confused what they were used for. |
 The segment theme to get Scouts more involved in Jamboree activities was repeated from 1997. Five segments fit around the ordinary 3” red Scout pocket patch. For 2001 a special recognition was developed for Scoutmasters who had all of the Scouts in their units participate, earning all five segments. Getting Scouts to concentrate on earning awards is one of the Scout leaders biggest challenges. Some Scouts want to excel, others just want to participate, others might just want to trade patches. Congratulations to the Jamboree leaders that got the whole troop to earn all five segments. You will sometimes see the Scoutmasters Award around a red, youth’s patch, but since it’s a leaders award it should be behind a gold border leaders patch. |
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| The past few Jamborees I’ve shown patches that seem to be official but were probably private issues. The reason to do something like this, is for personal profit. A trader can purchase patches from his council or Jamboree catalog, but they take a profit. A patch might cost as little as $2.00 to produce, but might sell for $3-$5 from the Council or Jamboree. The individual that makes his own patches doubles his profit on every trade. It’s become so common that it’s almost impossible to identify official items from private issue. |
 (above) - The Hooters and Soprano’s patches are “spoof” patches, made to trade with no connection to the Jamboree. (to the left) - Bullion emblem are private issues. They are available in small qualities, they generally cost about $20 each, and look good on a blue sports coat. |
| Area Shows at the 2001 National Boy Scout Jamboree |
   The Arena Shows were as impressive as ever. For the opening there were patriotic displays with musket and cannon fire. I was disappointed that Jamboree Today didn’t have more images of the opening. The closing show was cancelled by torrential rains. President Bush was scheduled to speak but sent a taped message. |
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| The Jamboree is fun and adventure. The Adventure theme was used in 1993, I’m surprised that Jamboree planners didn’t promote that theme at later Jamborees. There is so much to do that I’m not sure the average Scout when contemplating the expense of the Jamboree understands the many fun filled opportunities. I’ve mentioned on several occasions that the BSA was working hard to offer almost every kind of Scouting adventure at Ft. A. P. Hill, often with great expense to the BSA. |
 The program and exhibits areas were a beehive of activity. Almost half of the BSA merit badges were taught at the Merit Badge Midway.  Since 1937 BSA National Jamborees have attracted Scouts from all over the world. What a magnificent opportunity for Scouts from many countries. They could tour the USA and participate in the Jamboree. As always there were numerous, sometimes large delegations.  The OA (Order of the Arrow) was once again front and center with cheerful service and operating Native American dance exhibits and Indian Lore Merit Badge as well as Scoutopia.  Scouts are Reverent and the Jamboree held numerous religious observances. Buddhists, Roman Catholic, Latter Day Saints and Jewish are shown, but many other faiths held services at the Jamboree |
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| Paul Myers Goshen,
Indiana gimogash@comcast.net |