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47th Jamboree On The Air
(JOTA)
- 16-17 October 2004
JOTA is an annual event in which about 500,000 Scouts and Guides all over
the world make contact with each other by means of amateur radio. It is a
real Jamboree during which Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas
are shared, thus contributing to the world brotherhood of Scouting The
JOTA is a world-wide event. Units may operate for 48 hours or any part
thereof, from Saturday 00.00 h until Sunday 24.00 h local time. It is for
members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), and also
for members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
(WAGGGS).
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8th Jamboree On The
Internet (JOTI)
- 16-17 October 2004
JOTI is an annual event when Scouts and Guides all over the world make
contact with each other by means of the Internet. It is a real Jamboree
during which Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared,
thus contributing to the world brotherhood of Scouting. JOTI is a
world-wide event mainly for Scouting groups in all youth programme
sections, although members may participate individually.
JOTI is officially open 48 hours, from Saturday 00.00h until Sunday
24.00h local time. JOTI is held at the same time as the Jamboree on the
Air (JOTA) which focuses on amateur radio communication. Activities for
the two events are often conducted together. Well over 500,000 people
participate each year.
JOTI and JOTA are for members of the World Organization of the Scout
Movement (WOSM), and also for members of the World Association of Girl
Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). |