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JOTA-JOTI
October 20, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - October 21, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
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! Here are just a few of the activities you can enjoy:
- JOTI / JOTA – Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) and Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) (See description below) Participants earn the JOTA-JOTI Patch
- Radio Transmitter Balloon Launch – Join in the countdown as we launch a small trackable balloon fitted with a WSPR transmitter into the jet stream! Follow it as it travels around the globe! Purchase chances to win a prize for the best guess of where the balloon will land with proceeds supporting the World Friendship Fund!
- 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 Award and participate in a MOP project related to SDG Goal #2 Zero Hunger and earn your Messengers of Peace Award!
- Merit Badges. A selection of merit badges such as Citizenship in the World, Radio and others will be available. Sign up for each one individually.
- 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 and purchase chances to win a prize for the balloon landing. All proceeds benefit the WFF!
- International Peace Light – Learn about the International Peace Light Ceremony and eternal flame from Bethlehem and how to get the flame for your home or unit.
- Friendship Knot – Learn how to tie the friendship neckerchief knot, then share it with your friends!
- And much more!