Jamboree-On-The-Air and Jamboree-On-The-Internet
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During the weekend of October 15-16, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers can communicate directly with their counterparts in countries around the globe by participating in two events sponsored by the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA)
marks its 48th anniversary this year, as more than 4 Since 1957 JOTA has been thrilling Scouts and helping them fulfill the requirements for the Radio merit badge. Many local ham radio operators and clubs invite Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to visit their stations. Others set up stations at BSA district and council events scheduled to coincide with JOTA.
Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI)
uses computers and the Internet, to enable Scout groups, under the supervision of leadership, to contact other Scout groups, via e-mail mess Although individuals can participate in JOTI, the emphasis of the Internet exchange is for units to participate at Scouting events, providing special opportunities for Scouts who do not have computers, access to the Internet, or are disabled. Organizers should prepare and register for participation in JOTI by visiting two Web sites: www.joti.org (which includes a list of necessary software, rules for participating, and information on creating a temporary e-mail address); and www.scoutlink.net (which provides a safe and supervised chatting environment). |
00,000 people around the globe will exchange Scout greetings via amateur (ham) radio. 
ages, Scout chat rooms, and audio and video exchanges.
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