JOTA celebrates 50 years
Throughout the weekend of 3rd week of October, Boy Scouts-Girl Guides, 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-wosm.
• During the 50th annual Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) amateur (ham) radio stations in every corner of the globe will participate; Malaysian Scouts will be able to contact their counterparts in 150 countries.
Across the lands, all of us will visit local ham radio operators to make the contacts. In addition, numerous councils and districts will set up special stations to help Scouts and leaders exchange greetings with Scouts from other nations.
“It’s been happening every year since 1957, but it’s just as much fun as ever.” JOTA welcomes Scouts, former Scouts, and amateur radio enthusiasts of all ages! Now JOTI - though the internet is also there for connecting purposes for scouts around.
• For the Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI), many councils and districts will host events and provide computers to enable Scouts, under the supervision of leaders, to send e-mail messages, visit Scout chat rooms, and exchange audio and video presentations.
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).
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