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57th Annual Scout-O-RamaAnd

Present

Scouting Highland Games

May 13-15, 2016

Monroe County Fairgrounds

Patrol Leader’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Important Information for ALL Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

A Note from the 2016 SSFSC Scout-O-Rama Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Contact the following persons for questions not answered in this information package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Schedule of Weekend Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, May 13, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Saturday, May 14, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sunday, May 15, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Monroe County Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Site Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Location of Monroe Fairgrounds: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

General Scout Participant Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troop / Crew / Post / Ship Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Boy / Venturing / Exploring / Sea Scouts: Please . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unit Level Competitions: Scoring and Award Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ways to earn points BEFORE the event: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ways to earn points DURING the event: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Individual Competitions and Separate Contests at Scout-O-Rama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Dutch Oven Cooking Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Miscellaneous Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Scout-O-Rama Dutch Oven Cooking Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dutch Oven Contest Judging Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troop / Crew / Post / Ship Campsite Appearance Judging Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Best Gateway Contest Judging Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24


Clan Tug O’War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Highlander Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Patrol Champion Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Patrol Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

The Farmers Walk - Champion Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hammer Throw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

The Kilted Golf Shot - Champion Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Tossing the Wellie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Braemar Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Log Drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tossing the Caber - Champion Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sheaf Toss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Weight Toss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Important Information for ALL Participants

The following information applies to all attendees of the Scout-O-Rama event .


Our SponsorsWe respectfully acknowledge these sponsors and thank them for their contributions which have helped make our event a success!

Rauch Trust Sponsored the Climbing Wall and subsidized the admission costs .

Provided sharpening of the two person saws

Provided engraving services on the trophies

Provided various services .

Provided food services .

Provided food services .


A Note from the 2016 SSFSC Scout-O-Rama Committee

Welcome to the 2016 Southern Shores Field Service Council (SSFSC) Scout-O-Rama! This will be the 85th Scout-O-Rama held in Monroe County, and the 57th occasion at the Monroe County Fairgrounds location . Our Scout-O-Rama is a unique event in the Scouting world . It is part Camporee, but mostly Scout Show . The purpose of this event is for Units to promote the Scouting Program by putting their Scouting Skills to the test . Scouts are challenged to build the best gateway they can; design and present the best themed display your youth members can dream up . It is an opportunity for current Scouts and Scouters to show the public how much fun Scouting is and why they should join . This event is also an exciting way for each of us to share the Scouting spirit with other Scouts and Scouters from around the Southern Shores Field Service Council, make new acquaintances and renew contacts from previous events .

Whether this is your first time attending the Scout-O-Rama or you have participated in so many that you have lost count, this is going to be an event full of fun and opportunities for Scouts and Scouters alike . This is the Spring Event for the Southern Shores Field Service Council, and many comments/suggestions from last year’s participants have been reviewed and incorporated to make this an even better event for all . Countless hours of hard work have been put into this year’s event to ensure that Scout-O-Rama remains the “Largest and Greatest Scout Show in Michigan .” The Scout-O-Rama Committee believes this manual will be an excellent tool to prepare your Unit for a fun and meaningful experience at the momentous event . This manual is organized into sections, based upon the level and type of units participating . The beginning section contains information that is important to all participants. The subsequent sections are group specific. We hope this manual answers all your questions about the 2016 SSFSC Scout-O-Rama . See you at the show!!!

Sincerely,

Your 2016 SSFSC Scout-O-Rama CommitteeScout-O-Rama Chairmen

Leo Malvitz & Rob Sherry

Boy Scout/Venture/Explorer/Sea Scout Chair -

Mary Ann Doty

Order of Arrow Activities

Samer Weimer & Harry Peless

Cub Scout Chair - Christina Schmidt

Pinewood Derby Chairman - Nicholas Mills

Trade-O-Ree - Sue Johnson

Registration - Carolyn Shipp

Judging Chairman - Mark Payeur

Programs and Ceremonies -

Publicity -

First Aid - Estral Beach Fire Department

Security - Explorer Post 547

Scouts’ Own Service Coordinator -

STEM & Family Camp - Jennifer Hemry

Maintenance Supervisor -

Food Services


Trading Post



Contact the following persons for questions not answered in this information package

Cub Scout Display questions: Christina Schmidt ph: (734) 457-9127 email: [email protected]

Late Arrival questions: Rob Sherry ph: (734) 289-3924 email: [email protected] Leo Malvitz ph: (734) 654-0627 email: [email protected] Carolyn Shipp ph: (734) 735-2561 email: [email protected]

Payment and Registration questions: Leo Malvitz ph: (734) 654-0627 email: [email protected] Rob Sherry ph: (734) 289-3924 email: [email protected] Carolyn Shipp ph: (734) 735-2561 email: [email protected]

Pinewood Derby Regional questions: Rob Sherry ph: (734) 289-3924 email: [email protected]

Pinewood Derby S-O-R championship questions: Nicholas Mills ph: (734) 558-0526 email: [email protected]

Family Camp activity questions: Jennifer Hemry ph: (734) 347-0121 email: [email protected]

Contest Judging questions: Mark Payeur ph: (734) 216-7140 email: [email protected]

Earning Extra Points questions: Leo Malvitz ph: (734) 654-0627 email: [email protected] Rob Sherry ph: (734) 289-3924 email: [email protected]

General questions: Leo Malvitz ph: (734) 654-0627 email: [email protected] Rob Sherry ph: (734) 289-3924 email: [email protected]

Order of the Arrow Questions: Tecumseh Lodge Chief Joe Abel ph: (734) 301-5345 email: [email protected] Tecumseh Chapter Chief Samer Weimer ph: (734) 732-6914 email: [email protected] Tecumseh Chapter Adviser Harry Peless ph: (986) 532-9253 email: [email protected] OA Check-In Adviser Larry Kowalski ph: (419) 461-1277 email: [email protected]


Registration

• Registrations are taken on a Unit basis .• Pack, Troop, Crew, Post, and Ship participants may register their Units online at http://

www .michiganscouting .org/calendar-black-pug/ by selecting the Scout-O-Rama event from the May 2016 calendar . Be sure to select the correct “event,” i .e . Troop/Crew/Post/Ship participant (Fri-Sun) or Pack Participant (Fri-Sat), or Visitor (Saturday ONLY) .

• Units are asked to pay 50% of their fees at the time of registration .• Each Troop/Crew/Post/Ship that is registered to participate in the event is expected to

build a gateway as well as create and staff a game in the midway during the specified hours .

• Each Pack that is registered to participate is expected to create and staff a themed display booth in the Glenn Stock Arena during specified hours.

• Please be prepared to present a complete and accurate Unit roster and any outstanding fees upon check-in.

• Units who are visiting for Saturday only are not expected to provide a staffed display, and are therefore not eligible for certain activities such as: The Gateway Competition, Dutch Oven Cooking Competition, etc .

• The Event Chairs reserve the option of sending out updated information . This information will be delivered via two methods . The first method is an e-mail to the registration point of contact listed on the Unit’s event registration . The second method is via a social media post on the Scout-O-Rama Facebook page . It can be found at: https://www .facebook .com/miscoutorama/

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QR for Scout-O-Rama

Facebook Page

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http://www.michiganscouting.org/calendar-black-pug/

https://www.facebook.com/miscoutorama/


Fees

The participation fees for the 2016 SSFSC Scout-O-Rama are as follows:All registrations are due before May 10, 2016

Boy Scout Troops / Venture Crews / Explorer Posts / Sea Scout Ships $10 .00 per Scout and $10 per leader • $25 .00 per person late fee for registrations after May 10, 2016 . No Exception on Late Fee. Remember, a Scout is prepared . • Includes event patch

Order of the Arrow call out candidates: +$7 .00 per Scout in addition to above fee .

Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Workshop: +$15 .00 per Scout in addition to above fee .

Day Visitors $5 .00 for General Admission which can be credited towards your new Scout Membership if application is signed and submitted at SOR . General Admission covers all shows and performances for the day, but does not include an event patch . Patches will be available for purchase at the trading post for $5 each

Units are asked to pay 50% of their fees at the time of registration, with the remainder due at check in at the event .Payment from each Unit can be made with a credit card or electronic check during the on-line registration process . Payment questions can be directed to the SOR Chairs: Leo Malvitz or Rob Sherry .

Also, all participants are asked to please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the local food bank.


Schedule of Weekend Events

Friday, May 13, 2016

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM All • Campsite and Gateway Setup

4:00 PM All • Unit check in begins at the Registration Trailer

4:00 PM Family Camp

• Family camp check in beings at the Campsite near the southwest corner of the Fairgrounds

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM All • Trade-O-Ree open in South Exhibit Building

9:00 PM All

• Please move ALL vehicles from the grounds to the East Parking Lot off of M-50 (exception - family camp participants)

• Late arrivals must have prior permission from the SOR Chairs

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Troops, Crews,

Posts, Ships

• Unit Youth Leaders’ Meeting - SPLs, Presidents, Boatswains - Location: TBD

10:00 PM Cub Packs• Glen Stock Arena Closes• Any Cub Table Displays must be complete by this time!

11:00 PM Adult Leaders

• Cracker Barrel & Adult Fellowship - Location: TBD Leaders, make sure two adults remain at your campsite during this time.

11:50 PM All• Lights Out!• All Scouts must be in campsites for the remainder of the

evening


Saturday, May 14, 2016

7:00 AM - 8:50 AM

StaffFamily Camp

• SOR Staff Breakfast• Breakfast will be available for purchase by Family

Campers ONLY .

7:00 AM - 8:50 AM All

• Scouts Breakfast - individual campsites• Troops, Crews, Posts, Ships - Please complete ALL site

preparations before the Opening Parade• Any Cub Table Displays must be complete by this time!

9:00 AM All

• Opening Parade Assembly for ALL UNITS - in front of Sheriff building

• Opening Ceremony - Glenn Stock Arena - following parade

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM All • Trade-O-Ree open in South Exhibit Building

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM All • Show Open to the Public

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Troops, Crews,

Posts, Ships• Highlander Games open

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Order of The Arrow

• Brotherhood Workshop - Location TBA

10:30 AM - Noon Cubs

• Pinewood Derby Registration - Glenn Stock Arena

• “Best of Show” Registration - Sheriff Building

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tiger Cubs

• Raingutter Regatta Boat Building - Glenn Stock Arena

• Space Derby - Glenn Stock Arena

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Cubs

• SSFSC Scout-O-Rama Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Race - Glenn Stock Arena

• Voting for the SSFSC Scout-O-Rama Pinewood Best of Show - Glenn Stock Arena

2:00 PM Troops • Chaplain’s Aide Meeting - Pavilion next to Glenn Stock


3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Troops, Crews,

Posts, Ships

• Dutch Oven context Judging - Registration Trailer / Headquarters

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Order of The Arrow

• Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Ceremony - Glen Stock Arena

4:30 PM -6:30 PM

Cubs, Troops, Crews,

Posts, Ships

• Clan Tug O’War - Location TBA

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cubs • Food available for purchase from local vendors

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM All

• Highlander Game Cleanup - Place all trash in the thirty yard dumpster near the Glenn Stock Arena

• PACKS MAY NOT LEAVE UNTIL AN EVENT STAFFER INSPECTS THEIR AREA AND CHECKS THEM OUT .

• Please return the event evaluation form at this time• Troops/Crews/Posts/Ships: Please keep gateways up

until 5 PM

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Troops, Crews,

Posts, Ships

• Scouts’ Own Service (non-denominational) for ALL UNITS - Glenn Stock Arena

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cubs, Troops, Crews,

Posts, Ships

• Cub Scout Pack Closing Program - Glenn Stock Arena

• Troop/Crew/Post/Ship Closing Program - Glenn Stock Arena

8:30 PM All • Camp-wide Outdoor Movie (weather permitting) - Location TBA

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Order of the Arrow

• Order of the Arrow Call Out Line Up - Building 60 (see: Site Plan on page 14)

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Order of the Arrow

• Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting - South Exhibit Building

10:30 PM

Adult Leaders, Order of

the Arrow

• Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting & Cracker Barrel - South Exhibit building

• Adult Cracker Barrel - South Exhibit Building Leaders, make sure two adults remain at your campsite during this time.

11:30 PMTroops, Crews,

Posts, Ships

• Lights out! - All Scouts must be in camp for the remainder of the evening


Sunday, May 15, 2016

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Troops, Crews,

Posts, Ships

• Rise and shine, break camp• Place all trash in the thirty yard dumpster just east of the

Glenn Stock Arena• TROOPS / CREWS / POSTS / SHIPS MAY NOT LEAVE UNTIL

AN EVENT STAFFER INSPECTS THEIR CAMPSITE AREA AND CHECKS THEM OUT.

• Please return the event evaluation form at this time .

** This Scout-O-Rama schedule is completely tentative. There is a 99 .999% chance that this schedule will change throughout the course of event due to conditions beyond our control .Please listen closely to all announcements as the Scout-O-Rama committee tries to provide them for you in a timely manner .

*** NOTE: Scouting is an all weather activity. Be Prepared for all the weather. At once.


Monroe County FairgroundsSite Plan

Location of Monroe Fairgrounds:

The Monroe County Fairgrounds are located in Monroe County on the south east corner of Highway M-50 and Raisinville Road . The parking and entrance to the fairgrounds is off of M-50, and is just past the MBT expo Center building . There will be signs marking the entrance on M-50 .

The Raisinville road entrances will be closed .

The GPS address for the Fairgrounds is: 3775 South Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161


General Scout Participant Rules and Regulations

1 . No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted anywhere on the fairgrounds for this event .

2 . Any use of illegal drugs, fireworks, or firearms is not permitted.

3 . We ask that you do not use any firearms or ammunition in any of your Unit displays.

4 . Units may not begin assembly of any themed display, gateway, or campsite materials (i.e., kitchen, dining flies, tents, or other Unit equipment) on the Monroe County Fairgrounds until 3:00 PM on Friday, May13, 2016 . Unit trailers, equipment, and supplies may be dropped off Thursday, May 12th, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, but no work (i.e. erection of gateways, lashings, building, etc.) can be done prior to the time and date stated above. Please plan the design and complexity of your Unit’s display activities and associated structure(s) accordingly .

5 . All Unit vehicles must be removed from the fairgrounds by 9:00 PM Friday .

6. No vehicles will be permitted to enter the event grounds on Saturday.

7 . Anyone engaging in the use of profanity, fighting, vandalism, or causing a disturbance unbecoming of Scouting will be asked to leave . Please use good moral judgment and the Scout Oath and Law as your guidelines for acceptable behavior over the course of the weekend .

8 . Misuse of any cell phone, or other electronic device, will result in immediate dismissal from the event; additional consequences may be incurred as a result of the choice to engage in device misuse .

9 . Any areas not rented for the event are off limits and we ask you to please stay out of those areas .

10 . Please explain to all youth and adults in your Unit that they are to enter and exit only through the gateway of any Unit site that they visit . They are not to cross under campsite perimeter ropes or take shortcuts through a Unit’s campsite . Our campsites are our homes for the weekend, so be respectful . If you want to enter a campsite other than during show hours (10:00 am - 5:00 pm), stand at the gateway and shout, “Permission to enter .” If the response is, “Permission granted,” then enter . Otherwise, do not enter . When you leave a site, ask permission to do so . Show some respect and courtesy and you’ll probably receive the same in return .

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11 . Personal electronics will be allowed only with Unit Leader permission and personal possession of a CyberChip card . http://www .scouting .org/cyberchip .aspx

http://www.scouting.org/cyberchip.aspx


Troop / Crew / Post / Ship Rules and Regulations

1 . General Scout Participant Rules and Regulations are listed earlier in this information packet (page <?>) . All participants are expected to follow the general rules as well as any specific rules for their particular section.

2 . Unit vehicles must be removed from the fairgrounds by 9:00 pm Friday . Unit trailers (disconnected from tow vehicle) are allowed in campsite, if you have room . If a vehicle is still in your campsite after 9:00 pm Friday, for every minute your vehicle is still in your campsite, 1 point will be deducted from your gateway, display, and campsite judging scorecards . No camping trailers except for the SOR Staff please .

3. No vehicles will be permitted to enter the event grounds on Saturday.

4 . Any questions regarding these rules, or issues that arise during the event, may be directed to either Chair, Mary Ann Doty or the Boy Scout / Venture / Explorer / Sea scout Event Chair .

Boy / Venturing / Exploring / Sea Scouts: Please . . .

5 . Abide by the Scout Oath and Law / Venturing Oath / Exploring Motto / Sea Promise throughout the weekend .

6 . Do not dig any holes on the fairgrounds . There are electrical lines running throughout the fairgrounds .

7 . Provide your own equipment, tables, gear, and supplies for your site . Nothing will be provided for you except for a reserve space for your Unit .

8 . Keep all fires elevated and off the ground -- this includes both cooking fires and campfires. All fire coals and embers must be out cold and then put into a trash barrel.

9 . No liquid fuel stoves or lanterns permitted . Bottle gas is acceptable .

10 . All attending units are expected to organize and have the leaders’ staff one of the “Highlander Games” on page 26 . You will need to contact the Event Chairs to sign up for a game in a first come, first served basis. Their contact info is on page 7 . Your unit MUST be registered for the event before you can sign up for a game . If all listed events are taken by the time your unit signs up for a Highlander Game, you are responsible for creating a non-duplicating event and getting it approved by an Event Chair .

11 . Units are responsible for posting the rules of the game at the game site .

12 . Units are responsible for all materials for their game, unless otherwise specified in the event description .

13 . There is no firewood available -- if your unit needs some, you must bring what you need and, just as importantly, take back with you what you didn’t use .

14 . If your Unit burns wood in any way, you must have an axe yard set up within your campsite .


15 . You cannot have a grease pit used for cooking oils -- bring some type of container that can be sealed to pour used grease into for disposal .

16 . Put all your trash into garbage bags and then put the bag into the barrel . Do not simply throw loose trash into a barrel . Pioneering project materials are not trash and must be taken back home .

17 . Many Units put a tremendous amount of time and effort into their displays, campsite layout, and gateways . It is very possible to have ten or more that were incredibly well done, and judging results can sometimes cause feelings of unfairness and/or favoritism . Our judges do their best to be objective and impartial and to judge all Units equally . Your Unit’s goal should be to do the very best it can and have fun while doing it . We like to think that the experience and fellowship of the Scout-O-Rama experience will make winners of all of us .

18 . We have booked a restaurant, a concession stand, a Scout shop, an outfitter, and a Trade-O-Ree that will have numerous things for sale . Security of Scouts’ money (and other valuables) is the responsibility of the Unit leaders . You are out among the public so you must always beware .

19 . SOR Staff is not responsible for your Scouts’ food choices . These vendors are for the public and should not be a substitute for meals at your site . Please inform your youth as to your unit’s dining plans ahead of time .

20 . When your Scouts are participating in a Highland Game, attending demonstrations, or using one of the restrooms, they should always use the buddy system . Tell them to travel in pairs and to stay together just as if they were out swimming together . We have not had problems in the past but they are still out among the public and nothing can ever by taken for granted .

21 . For Troops - your gateway must be constructed of timbers and must be lashed together with rope or twine only .

22 . For Crews / Ships / Posts - your gateway must be constructed of materials representative of your Unit’s mission / purpose . The use of alternate materials and fasteners is authorized as long as they pertain to your mission or purpose .


Unit Level Competitions: Scoring and Award Information

Points earned for activities completed before and during the Scout-O-Rama event weekend will be combined to determine one composite score for each Unit . Composite scores will be used to determine each Unit’s award level .

Within the Scout-O-Rama event there will be two Unit-level divisions of competition:TroopsCrews / Posts / Ships

Within each division there will be three award levels:Gold 5 highest scoring Units in the divisionSilver 5 next-highest scoring Units in the divisionBronze Remaining points-earning Units in the division

Ways to earn points BEFORE the event:

These points will be awarded on the display as part of ‘A Scout is Helpful’ category . This will be a maximum of 5 of the 15 points in this category . 1 point will be awarded per service project or food collection .

• Conduct a service project and record the service hours on the Journey to Excellence Website https://scoutnet .scouting .org/gtfa/ui/security/login .aspx (the old Good Turn for America website)

• Conduct a Scouting for Food / Personal Hygiene Item Collection and record the service hours on the Journey to Excellence website https://scoutnet .scouting .org/gtfa/ui/security/login .aspx (the old Good Turn for America website)

• Sign your Unit up to pre-plan and then provide services to the Scout-O-Rama event . Possibilities include, but are not limited to doing the following for either the Opening or Closing Ceremonies:

• A skit• Some run-ons• A flag ceremony• An A/V presentation

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Ways to earn points DURING the event:Troops / Crews / Posts / Ships:• Set up and reside in your Unit’s campsite according to BSA standards and Guidelines .

(see “Troop / Crew / Post / Ship Campsite Appearance Judging Sheet” on page 23)• Run a Scouting Midway Highlander game .

All Units (youth or adults, as appropriate) may earn additional points for their Unit by:(A Scout/Scouter is Helpful . May earn up to 15 points total ( 1 person/hour = 1 point) . This will be assessed on display judging .)

• Work a shift at the Branding Station (OA Youth and Adults only)

• Working a shift at Headquarters

• Serving as a Chaplain’s Aid for the Scouts’ Own Service

• Serving as a Bugler for the event

• Helping with the Family Camping

• Helping with the Tiger Cub Raingutter Regatta

Sign-up sheets outlining the many service and assistance opportunities to earn additional points for your Unit will be available at Registration or you may contact the S-O-R Chairs .In order to reserve any extra point-earning opportunities for your Unit, you must send a Unit representative to registration to confirm need.


Individual Competitions and Separate Contests at Scout-O-Rama

Dutch Oven Cooking Contest

• Open to Boy / Venturer / Explorer / Sea Scouts and Scouters• Best Youth Dessert• Best Youth Entrée• Best Adult Dish• Best “Scottish” Dish

Miscellaneous Competitions

• Best Troop Gateway - award (see page 24)• Best Crew / Post / Ship Gateway - award (see page 24)• Best Troop Campsite Appearance• Best Crew / Post / Ship Campsite Appearance• Leader’s Challenge, details will be announce on Saturday, May 14, 2016


Scout-O-Rama Dutch Oven Cooking ContestOur annual Dutch Oven Cooking Contest is open to both Scouts (Youth) and Scouters (Adult Leaders), with multiple divisions from which to choose .

Annual Contest:Each Patrol in your Troop / Crew / Post / Ship may submit only one entry . Youth category choices are:

• Best Youth Dessert• Best Youth Entrée

The Adult Scouters’ Division: make your best dish - it’s “Winner Take All!”

Special Division for 2016:Best “Scottish” Dish, open to both Youth and Adults - it’s “Winner Take All!”

Be as creative as possible - there are no restrictions on ingredients, it just has to be cooked in a Dutch Oven . Judging for the contest takes place at the Registration Pavilion on Saturday near dinner time . Please refer to the Saturday, May 14, 2016 schedule on page 11 for the exact time. Contestants are reminded to abide by all fire safety rules as listed in this manual when preparing your entry .At the time your Dutch Oven dish is submitted for judging in the cooking contest, it is expected that you will also submit the recipe and directions for preparation . Handwritten on note book paper will be fine, however, not on paper towels. Remember, a Scout is prepared . The dish must be completely prepared and cooked on site at the SSFSC Scout-O-Rama .One winner will be declared in each of the three annual categories (Youth Dessert, Youth Entrée, and Adult Dish) . Each winning Patrol/individual will receive a small plaque for commemorating the event . The Scout-O-Rama Dutch Oven Cooking contest Large Plaque will be displayed at the Registration Pavilion during the entire SOR . SOR will add to the trophy a small metal plate engraved with their Patrol Name (or in the case of the Adults, the individual’s name), Unit number, and the year they won .The winner of the Best “Scottish” Dish category will be presented a small award .


Dutch Oven Contest Judging Sheet(points NOT to be included in Unit’s composite score - This is a stand-alone contest)

Criteria:• One entry is allowed per Patrol .• The dish must be cooked in a Dutch Oven .• The entry will be judged on overall

appearance, taste, aroma, and judge’s appeal .

• The dish must be completely prepared and cooked on site at the SSFSC Scout-O-Rama .

• Youth entries must be prepared entirely by the Youth with ADULTS ONLY SUPERVISING . Adults CANNOT PHYSICALLY ASSIST WITH ANY OF THE PREPARATION OF THE DISH .

• Safety should be your top priority . Contestants are reminded to abide by all fire safety rules as listed in this manual when preparing your entry .

Entrant Patrol Name: ______________________________ Troop / Crew / Post / Ship # __________

Category: Youth Dessert / Youth Entrée / The Adult Scouters’ Division / “Scottish” Dish

1. Was the recipe and directions for preparation submitted with the dish?

_________ Maximum 10 Points

2. Was the dish completely prepared and cooked on site at the SSFSC Scout-O-Rama?


3. Does the dish look appetizing?


4. Does the dish have a pleasing aroma?


5. How would you rate the overall taste of the dish?


6. Over all Judge Appeal of the dish?


7.Deductions for rule violation -- please specify:

-- _____ Points

Total points awarded out of 100 points possible. =>

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Judge’s Signature: _______________________________________ Time: _____________________


Troop / Crew / Post / Ship Campsite Appearance Judging Sheet

The Senior Patrol Leader / President / Boatswain or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader / Vice President / Boatswain’s Mate must be present in the campsite. Each Unit will receive its completed judging sheet before the close of the event.

Circle One: Troop Crew Post Ship #________

1. Tents are spaced equally and in a straight line.


2. Cooking areas are clean, orderly, and free of debris. Food items are stored properly and safely.

_________

Maximum 15 Points

3. American Flag and Unit Flag are on display.


4. First Aid Kit is easily visible and marked


5. Fire Extinguisher easily visible, marked, and fully charged


6.Youth and adults are in complete uniform. For Troops: official BSA Field Uniform. For Crews / Posts / Ships: official uniform as adopted by the unit. (Please do not deduct for hats unless they are non-Scout hats.)

_________

Maximum 30 Points

7. Scouts and Leaders are showing Scout Spirit and have a positive attitude.


8. A greeter is visible at the gateway in his / her Unit’s complete uniform. Did the greeter invite you to see the Unit’s game and direct you to it?

_________

Maximum 10 Points

9. Is the perimeter of the campsite roped off in some fashion and attached to the gateway on both sides?

_________

Maximum 20 Points

10.Troops: Is there a creative and sturdy structural gateway? Restrictions: Nails, 2 x 4s, other lumber, and plywood are not permitted for use on the gateway.


Crews, Posts, Ships: Is your gateway representative of your Unit’s “Focus”.Restrictions: Materials must be representative of Unit’s “Focus”

11. How would you rate the total overall appearance of this campsite?


12.Deductions for rule violations: Please specify:

-- _____ Points




Best Gateway Contest Judging Sheet

Criteria:• Gateways will be judged on overall appearance,

originality, and creativity .• Unit number, city and state, and Charter

Organization’s name must be part of the gateway .• Gateways should be constructed by Youth with

ADULTS ONLY SUPERVISING . Adults CANNOT PHYSICALLY ASSIST WITH ANY LASHINGS . This is a Youth organization and all gateways should be constructed accordingly .

• The structure must be free standing and should not be held up by any holes in the ground . The structure may not be over fifteen feet tall and must be able to withstand wind and weather . Must be secured to the ground using rope and tent stakes (NO REBAR) .

• For Troops; the gateway cannot be constructed using nails, lag bolts, ANYTHING METAL, zip ties, 2 x 4’s, or plywood

• For Crews, Posts, Ships; the gateway must reflect your unit’s Focus and can use items troops cannot .

• Please have an axe yard set up if you are going to be cutting or trimming your gateway building materials . If the gateway is going to be a pioneering project, then an adult must be present at all times during construction . See National Council Guidelines for more details . Safety should be your top priority . Be sure to read and follow all rules, regulations, and guidelines outlined in this manual .

Please leave your gateway up until 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 14, 2016

Gateway Awards: A plaque will be presented for the Top Troop Gateway, and the Top Crew / Post / Ship Gate-way.

Circle One: Troop Crew Post Ship #_______

1. Is Unit Number clearly visible on gateway?


2. Is Unit city and state visible on gateway?


3. Is Unit’s Chartered Organization visible on gateway?


4. How would you rate the overall amount of creativity?


5. How would you rate the overall appearance and safety of the gateway?


6.Deductions for rule violation -- please specify:

-- _____ Points


Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Clan Tug O’WarTwo teams of eight, whose total mass must not exceed a 400 pounds align themselves at the end of a rope provided by Scout-O-Rama . The rope is marked with a center line and two markings 4 meters (13 ft) either side of the center line . The teams start with the rope’s center line directly above a line marked on the ground, and once the contest (the “pull”) has commenced, attempt to pull the other team such that the marking on the rope closest to their opponent crosses the center line, or the opponents commit a foul (such as a team member sitting or falling down) .Lowering ones elbow below the knee during a ‘pull’ - known as ‘Locking’ - is a foul, as is touching the ground for extended periods of time . The rope must go under the arms; actions such as pulling the rope over the shoulders may be considered a foul . These rules apply in highly organized competitions such as the World Championships . However, in small or informal entertainment competitions, the rules are often arbitrarily interpreted and followed .This event will be fully supplied and staffed by Scout-O-Rama . Patrols will be paired off on a first come, first serve basis unless patrols make their own prior arrangements with each other to show up at the same time .


Highlander Games

Patrol Champion CompetitionsAll events with “Champion Event” in the title are Champion Competitions . Patrols are to pick a single “Champion” to represent their patrols for each of the indicated events .For ALL Champion events, champions who show up in a kilt will receive an automatic bonus of 10 points to their score . The kilt may be borrowed or rented for the weekend, but these competitions are not for the faint of heart .

Patrol Competitions

All events not marked with “Champion Event” in the title are Patrol Competitions . Patrols are expected to show up together and present a Patrol Flag and a Patrol Cheer / Yell before starting the event .

The Farmers Walk - Champion EventEach champion will lift a loaded bucket in each hand and will carry them across the parade field non-stop. If the champion stops for any reason, he is to stay there. No instruments may be used to aid the scout except for a pair of gloves . Champions who make it all 100 yards and cross the finish line will receive 25 bonus points.While several will compete at the same time, it will be over all best distance that wins the event .Containers will be of equal weight for all Boy Scout buckets and for all Cub Scout buckets .Scoring: Up to 100 points are available in this event at the rate of 1 point per yard completed .Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• Ground Marking PaintMaterials provided by the Host Unit:• Writing implements for keeping score• 5 Gallon buckets - qty 6• 1 Gallon buckets - qty 6• Boy Scouts will carry up to 20 pounds in each bucket• Cub Scouts will carry up to 8 pounds in each bucket


Hammer Throw

A traditional percussion striking tool will be used for this event . Scouts will stand with both feet planted and throw the hammer over hand in a forward direction . Their feet may move at most 1 step during the throw and will not cross the designated line .

Scoring:

Each scout in the patrol will be given 2 attempts with the furthest of the 2 throws counting for their distance . The average distance in feet for each patrol will be used for competition scoring . Negative distances will count as a zero when computing the average .

5 points will be awarded per each whole foot in the average .

Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• Ground marking paint

Materials provided by the Host Unit:• Boy Scouts will throw a striking device weighing up to 3 pounds - Qty 3• Cub Scouts will throw a striking device weighing up to 1 pound - Qty 3• Writing implements for keeping score

The Kilted Golf Shot - Champion EventFrom 20 feet out the Champion will ‘chip’ a golf ball closest to a pin . The Champion will be given 3 shots and the closest of the 3 will count for his score . Cub Scouts may attempt this from 10 feet out .Scoring:

Distance from the pin ScoreInside 1 foot 100 pointsInside 1 yard 98 points

Each yard beyond 1 yard -2 points per yard

Measuring will be done on a straight line distance basis from the pin to where the ball comes to a complete stop .

Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• None

Materials provided by the Host Unit:• Golf pin target• Wiffle Ball• Youth appropriate golf clubs• Measuring tape• Divot repair tool• Writing implements for keeping score


Tossing the WellieStory has it that when the Scottish would come back home and track mud into the house, the wife would toss their dirty boots and hit them in the head with them . So we will be tossing boots for accuracy .

The scouts may take a running start but may not cross the throw line . All throws that do touch or pass the throw line will not be counted for scoring .

Cub Scouts may attempt this event with no modifications.

Scoring:

The average distance in feet of all scouts in a patrol will be used for scoring . 5 points will be awarded per each whole foot in the average .

The scout will be given 2 attempts with a provided set of boots . Scoring will be the distance minus the distance away from the center line . So a scout who throws the boot 40’ but are 7’ 3” from the center line will have a score of 32’ 9” .

Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• Ground marking paint

Materials provided by the Host Unit:• Boots for throwing• Measuring tape• Writing implements for keeping score

Braemar StoneThe stone is thrown like a shot put, except there is no approach allowed . The stone must be put from a standing position . Everyone in the patrol will get two throws, and the best of the 2 throws will count for scoring . Scoring:The total distance in feet of all boys in the patrol will be divided by the number of boys in the patrol for a competition score .If during the throw the feet of the scout move, then for that throw the scout will receive a score of 0’ .Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• Ground marking paintMaterials provided by Host Unit:• “Stones” for throwing (5 lb for Boy Scouts, 3 lb for Cub Scouts)• Writing implements for keeping score• Measuring tape


Log Drag

Practice that timber hitch and bowline, because they will come in handy . The scouts run to the logs and tie the 2 logs together with a timber hitch at one end of the log and tie a bowline to the other end of the rope . Three of the scouts will get inside of the bowline and will drag the logs completely across a 40 foot course in 3 portions . There will be only 1 Scout inside the bowline at any given time . All three scouts must be utilized to cover the distance .Guidelines for choosing Scouts to be in the pull team:• 1 Scout of rank Scout or Tenderfoot• 1 Scout of rank Second Class or First Class• 1 Scout of rank Star or aboveImportant Rules:• The only valid combination is: Log -> Rope -> Log -> Rope -> Scouts• The course segments will be two 20 foot long segments and 1 40 foot return segment .• Logs may only be moved while flat on the ground.• While all scouts will help getting the knots fastened, only 3 scouts may drag the log . No

one may help move the log other than the 3 chosen by their patrol inside the bowline .• A 5 point penalty will be given for each incorrectly tied knot. A patrol will be disqualified

if there is any additional help moving the log .• While this will be done in groups for several patrols at a time, each patrol will be

individually scored based upon time .• Cub Scouts will be provided a preassembled log and rope set . Instead of a time

competition, 3 Cub Scouts will attempt to see how far down the 40 foot course they can pull this log set .

Scoring:• The host troop for this station will set a reference time that will be posted .• Each patrol will race in comparison to that reference time .• Being within +/- 30 seconds of that reference time will get 25 points• For each whole 30 seconds slower, 5 points will be deducted .• For each whole 30 seconds faster, 5 points will be added .Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• Ground marking paintMaterials provided by Host Unit:• Ropes of various lengths• Logs for dragging• Timing utility (If using a stopwatch app on a cell phone, the time taker must also have a

CyberChip card in their possession .)• Writing implements for keeping score


Tossing the Caber - Champion Event

The object of Tossing the Caber is to toss it in as straight a line as possible, end over end, points given to how close to end over end and closer to 12 o’clock . See “Scoring” for details .Scoring:The object of Tossing the Caber is to toss it in as straight a line as possible, end over end, points given to how close to end over end and closer to 12 o’clock . See the drawing above for the point distribution .The best of 2 tosses count . The measurement is counted from where the individual tosses the caber . The average score of all scouts in a patrol will be used for competition scoring .Traditionally the caber is a pine log . If we are not able to get proper weight and length logs we will use carpet tubes with a weighted end . When tossing the caber, the heavy end goes up in the air and the lighter end in the hands of the scout .The scout must upright the caber, pick it up, and toss it for scoring to count .Throwing distance is measured from the throwing line to nearest end of the caber .

9:00 - 9:30 - 10 Points 2:30 - 3:00 - 10 Points

9:30 - 10:30 - 20 Points

10:30 - 11:30 - 30 Points

11:30 - 12:30 - 40 Points

1:30 - 2:30 - 20 Points

12:30 - 1:30 - 30 Points

Behind the line - 0 Points Additional Points:+5 points per foot of

distance thrown+5 points per complete

aerial half rotation of the caber

Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• Ground marking paintMaterials provided by the Host Unit:• Caber (Boy Scouts: 20 lbs and 8 foot long, Cub Scouts 10 lbs and 4 foot long)• Writing implements for keeping score• Measuring tape


Sheaf Toss

Each member of the patrol will attempt to toss a burlap bag of rope over a suspended bar using a shovel or a pitchfork . Scoring:The height of the bar (in inches) will determine how many points a toss is worth .The average of all heights cleared will the patrol’s score .Materials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• NoneMaterials provided by the Host Unit:• Adjustable height bar apparatus

• Minimum Height: 3’• Adjustable every 6”• Maximum Height: 8’

• Robust Weighted Bag (Boy Scouts: 10 lbs, Cub Scouts: 5 lbs)• Shovel• Writing implements for keeping score

Weight Toss

Each member of the patrol will throw a weight underhand from a standing position .Scoring:The distance thrown per member of the patrol will be recorded in inchesThe average distance of the patrol will be the patrol’s scoreMaterials provided by Scout-O-Rama:• Ground marking paintMaterials provided by the Host Unit:• Measuring Tape• Weight(s) (Boy Scouts: 10 lbs, Cub Scouts: 5 lbs)• Writing implements for keeping score

Documents

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