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In the past, Jamboree Troop Historians have taken pictures, made scrapbooks and written articles for the local papers. That part isn't changing. What is changing is HOW the job gets done. Historians from the Greater Yosemite Council will take pictures...but the pictures will be digital pictures and videos. They will keep a scrapbook...but the scrapbook will be on our jamboree website. They will write articles...but the articles will be published as part of an Internet blog. They will use the Greater Yosemite Council Jamboree Website, YouTube, Twitter, Skype and other Internet services to spread the good news about Boy Scouts and the 2010 National Jamboree.
Profiles
Cory Vander Ploeg - Senior Historian
 Cory Vander Ploeg is just beginning his journey into the digital world. While he has enjoyed using technology for entertainment, communication, and education; he is now learning to harness the creative power of computers, video cameras and still cameras. Cory leads a group of five Scouts designated as the Greater Yosemite Council National Jamboree Historians. In this role, he works directly with the Jamboree Webmaster and serves as the liaison between adult leaders and troop Historians. His leadership title is Senior Historian.
Cory works from his home in California. He communicates with other web team members from around the world using the vast power of the Internet. Through email, video conferencing and instant messages; he is able to assign tasks and coordinate the development of content for the Greater Yosemite Council website. The leadership qualities developed in Scouts will serve him well.
Cory started in Scouts at the age of six as a Tiger Cub. He progressed through the Cub Scout program earning his Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light is the top award a Cub Scout can earn.
Cory is now 13 years old and has advanced in Boy Scouts to the rank of 1st Class Scout. He is only one merit badge away from becoming a Star Scout. Cory hopes to be a Life Scout by the time of the Jamboree. In addition to Boy Scouts, Cory enjoys cross-country running, archery, hiking and backpacking...especially if it involves making and sleeping overnight in a survival shelter!
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David Brunn - Gray Troop
 David Brunn is interested in being a jamboree historian because he has always enjoyed working with two things: a camera and a computer. During the past several years, he has developed his skills in photography, computer graphics, and making videos. David had a great time contributing to his school yearbook last year. His brother has been away at college for two years. He and David have enjoyed talking to each other using webcams.
David is 13 years old and has been involved with Scouting for eight years. He started as a Tiger Cub and has advanced to the rank of Life Scout. He earned the Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts. He is working hard to achieve the rank of Eagle in Boy Scouts. He loves camping with the Scouts. Every summer he looks forward to spending time at Boy Scout Camp. He has helped several boys in his troop with their Eagle projects.
In addition to Boy Scouts, David enjoys swimming, biking, and competing in track. His best track event is the 800 meter (or half mile) run. David also likes traveling with his family. One of his favorite vacations was the time he went to Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. David thought body surfing in the ocean and hiking Waimea Canyon was awesome! He hopes his family gets another opportunity to travel there again soon. Right now he is focused on getting ready for the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree!
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Brandon Rogers - Gold Troop
 Brandon Rogers is interested in being a troop historian for several reasons. Ever since Brandon was little he loved taking pictures and videos on family vacations. Now He loves to takes photos and posting them to his MySpace. He is often on his computer chatting with his friends. When Brandon isn't on his computer he is playing video games by himself or with his friends. Brandon looks forward to using webcams, making videos to post online, and meeting new people.
Ever since his older brother was in cub scouts Brandon has been a part of scouts as a sibling. When he was old enough to join Scouts he progressed through the ranks to earn the Arrow of Light award. Next it was on to Boy Scouts. He is currently at the rank of Star and soon will be a Life Scout. Brandon has just recently returned from NYLT; a training course that helps young scouts to become better leaders. He hopes to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout and visit the Florida Sea Base. But most of all he looks forward to attending the 2010 Jamboree.
Brandon is 13 years old, has a dog named "Jack" who is his best buddy. He enjoys biking, camping, basketball, listening to music, and hanging out with his friends. This summer, he and his family are going to Zion National Park in Utah to hike the narrows of the Virgin River and he is really looking forward to doing that.
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Kevin Lacombe - Red Troop
 Kevin Lacombe proves that 90% of success is hard work. He applied to become a jamboree historian during the initial selection process. There were nearly 20 applicants and only four positions. Altough Kevin was not picked, he kept in touch with jamboree leaders and attended summer training sessions. Because of his interest and dedication, the decision was made to include Kevin and any other Scouts who wanted to work on the website as historians. There are now 11 historians creating videos and blogs for the website.
Kevin is interested in being a historian because he wants to work with computers. Ultimately he would like to help create a computer game. He realizes it takes more than one person to do almost anything. Being part of a team makes it possible to do things that cannot been done alone. Kevin does not have much experience, but he has already proven he wants to learn.
Kevin is thirteen years old and in the 8th grade. He is a Second Class Scout. He has helped with several community service projects since joining Scouts. Kevin was in Cub Scouts and earned the Arrow of Light. His favorite Scout experiences have been going on fishing trips. He likes cooking the fish he has patiently waited to catch.
Kevin loves soccer. He has played for seven years. He says it is fun both blocking shots and shooting goals. His hobbies are fishing, soccer, Scouts, and football.
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Casey Long - Gray Troop
 Casey has the kind of experience with technology common to most youth. He is quite skilled on a computer and he plays video games. Now he is ready for a bigger challenge. Casey want to start making his own videos, rather than just watching those made by others. He thinks being a jamboree historian will help him get started. Casey just may be right about that since the historians will make monthly videos and vlogs about their journey to the jamboree. He will learn about story telling, video recording, editing and production.
Casey is a 2nd Class Scout, but he is well on his way to becoming a 1st Class Scout. He has been working hard on merit badges too. He already earned 16! Casey loves to go on outings with his troop. One of his favorite trips so far was a weekend compout at Pinnacles National Monument.
Casey is 12 years old. He is active in the junior high youth group at his church. He love to build things with Legos and likes to listen to music on the radio. He enjoys collecting arrowheads and bottle caps among other things. You never know, Casey just might be the next great collector of jamboree patches! There will be plenty of patches at the2010 National Scout Jamboree. Starting a collection by trading patches at the jamboree with Scouts from around the worldis a fun activity.
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James Schnebly - Green Trooop
 James Schnebly has several reason he would like to be a Jamboree Historian. He is interested in making videos and posting them on the Internet. He wants to get more leadership experience. He wants to get to know other Scouts from around the world. James currently has a video on YouTube. He also likes to play online games as part of the global gaming community. He especially enjoys writing. He is writing an anime series.
James holds the rank ofScout, but he is ready to advance to Tenderfoot. In fact, he has already completed all of the requirements to become a 2nd Class Scout. All he need is his formal board of review. Becoming a 1st Class Scout (a requirement to attend the National Jamboree) is on the near horizon. James has a lot of leadership experience. He is on his school's student council. He is a captain on his baseball team. James feels it is important to be a leader when around other kids. He tries to step up whenever and wherever he can. He shares his time and energy through community service too. He hasworked at a food bank, picked up trash, and volunteered to help the elderly.
James is a very busy boy! He plays competitive baseball (year round). He also enjoys football and basketball. He absolutely loves music. James plays guitar and saxophone.James is the model of a modern Boy Scout. He uses technology for education and entertainment. He plays sports. He loves to explore his creativity through music and writing. But at the heart, he is a boy who really likes to get outside and explore the world...not just watch it on a video screen!
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Kyle Land - Red Troop
 Kyle is very interested in history. He likes to study things that happened in the past. He has memorized the names of all the United States presidents and vice presidents. But, his interest is not limited to politics. Kyle has also studied the history of baseball, music and several other subjects.
Kyle is 12 years old. He started in Scouts as a Tiger Cub in Pack 90. He was in Den 1 and later as a Webelo he was in the Phoenix Patrol. Kyle earned his Arrow of Light and completed all 20 Activity Pins! He continued on into Boy Scouts and now holds the rank of Tenderfoot. Kyle will soon advance further as he has completed all of the requirements for 2nd Class Scout and 1st Class Scout except for swimming. Kyle has already earned four merit badges including three Eagle required. He enjoys all Scouting activities, especially camping and campfire programs.
Kyle likes to work on the computer.He wants to learn more about video production and digital photography. He thinks being a jamboree historian will givehim this opportunity.Kyle listens to a lot of music. He enjoys watching football, baseball and hockey games in television. He has played himself on both baseball and football teams. Kyle goes on a lot of camping trips with his troop and participates in many other Scouting activities too. He is focused on advancing quickly in Scouts.Kyle is really looking forward to attending the 2010 National Jamboree with Greater Yosemite Council contingent.
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Adam Jones - Gold Troop
 Adam wants to be a jamboree historian so he can record and report on all the fun activities associated with the national jamboree.He has limited knowledge of computers, video recording and photography. He hopes being a historian will help him learn more.
Adam is 11 years old. He was a Cub Scout before joing Boy Scouts. He has been a Boy Scout since the beginning of 2009. He is working on his advancement requirements and has almostcompleted all the task for therank of Tenderfoot. His goal is to become a 1st Class Scout by the end of 2009. He has already learned some things about what it takes to become and Eagle Scout. He has helped two other Scouts in his troop with their Eagle projects. Adam knows he wants to be an Eagle Scout too. He attended his first week long Scout summer camp in the summer of 2009.
Adam likes to play basketball and baseball. He also likes to do origami, which is paper folding. Adam has appeared in four community theater productions and would like to do more stage work in the future.
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