I would like to apply to be a Michigan International Camporee volunteer staff member.
 

M [_]   F [_]  Age on August 1, 2004 16-17 [_] 18-20 [_] 21 or over [_]

Current Registered Position in Scouting: _________________________________________________________
Scouting Experience (including positions held and how long, long-term camping experience, jamborees, etc.)
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Youth Protection Training:  Completed [_]  Plan to Complete by July 2004 [_]
Scout Training Courses Completed: _______________________________________________________
Special Training or Certification (waterfront, rifle, etc.):__________________________________________
Useful Trade/Skill/Hobbies:  ____________________________________________________________
Languages other than English spoken:  ______________________________________________________
International Experiences: ______________________________________________________________

I wish to be considered for a position in the following area(s) (please indicate at least 3 top choices -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.):
 

[ ] Scoutcraft Skills	[ ] Campfires/Ceremonies	[ ] Commissioner
[ ] Handicrafts	[ ] Ranger Crew	[ ] Newspaper
[ ] Shooting Sports	[ ] Quartermaster	[ ] Fund Raising/Promotion
[ ] Michigan History	[ ] Staff Kitchen	[ ] Headquarters Office
[ ] Team Games	[ ] Staff Dining Hall	[ ] Trading Post
[ ] Initiative Games	[ ] Commissary	[ ] Photographer
[ ] Campfire Skills	[ ] First Aid	[ ] Internet Cafe
[ ] Waterfront Activities	[ ] Security	[ ] Other ______________________
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Camp Housing Preferences: [ ] Bunk in Staff Cabin [ ] Own Tent [ ] Own Camper/Trailer
Please note:  No in-camp automobile parking will be available.

I understand that all staff members must (1) be be active registered Scouts or Scouters at the time of application and on July 30, 2004 (2) have completed Youth Protection Training by that date (3) agree to follow the staff guidelines on the back of this application and (4) present at the MIC an up-to-date BSA Personal Health and Medical Record (or equivalent) signed by a doctor (Class 1 and Class 2 for those under age 40, Class 3 for those 40 and older). I also understand that all staff members will be expected to (1) attend an orientation and site inspection weekend at Northwoods in April 2004 (2) be at Northwoods from Saturday, July 21 to Sunday August 8, 2000 for the camporee and (3) attach a $ staff fee deposit to this application to cover the cost of staff meels. In accordance with Youth Protection, the council office of each U.S. staff applicant and International Commissioner of each international staff applicant will be contacted to verify the applicant's qulaifications. This fee will be refunded to anyone not selected to be on the MIC staff.

Signed: _____________________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Council: ____________________________________________ Council Phone:  (___) ____________________

Council Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Staff assignments will be made beginning in March 2003. Applications received by March 1, 2003 will be considered for all positions. Applications received after that date will be considered for positions still available. Send completed applications with the $ staff fee to:

Michigan International Camporee 2004, P.O. Box 70147, LANSING MI 48907-0147, USA

(2/15/03)

1. All adults involved in Michigan International Camporees serve in staff positions. There are no adult "participants." All staff members have specific staff responsibilities that they are expected to fulfill. There will be some free time scheduled for every staff member. However, staff responsibilities will sometimes prevent staff members from being at camporee events and activities that they would like to attend.
2. Michigan International Camporee program activities are for all participants. There will be very few opportunities for staff members to participate in camporee program activities
3. All Michigan International Camporee staff members are expected to have the willingness and ability to adapt to changing and unexpected conditions and to work with participants whose primary language is not English
4. All Michigan International Camporee staff members must wear their official Scout uniforms morning, noon, and evening, on duty and off duty. This may be either the Class A uniform with official Scout shirt and shorts or the Class B uniform with a Michigan International Camporee T shirt or polo shirt and official scout shorts. The only exceptions are swimwear at the waterfront and work clothes worn by the ranger's crew. Staff members from other countries will wear the uniforms of their Scout Associations
5. All Michigan International Camporee staff positions are non-smoking positions. We fully support the BSA postions that "Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants." There are no smoking areas at Northwoods. Anyone planning to serve on the Michigan International Camporee staff agrees to be a non-smoker for that week.
6. All Michigan International Camporee staff members will be aware of the rules and laws established for this event by the BSA, the state of Michigan, the Chief Okemos Council, and the Michigan International Camporee, will follow those rules and laws, and, in all their dealings with troop leaders and youth participants, both US and international, will support and help enforce those rules and laws.
7. All Michigan International Camporee curfews and quiet time rules apply to staff members as well as participants. Except when on duty, staff members must be in their campsite or cabin area during all times that camporee participants are required to be in their campsites.
8. While a 16-17 age category is included in the Michigan International Camporee Staff Application, there are very few staff positions open to 16 and 17 year olds. All program staff must be at least 18 years old except 16-17 year old members of the Northwoods summer camp staff who have special shooting sports or waterfront skills. 16 and 17 year olds are encouraged to be camporee participants.
9. The April 2004 orientation and site inspection weekend at Northwoods is required for all staff members who live in Michigan. It is not required for out-of-state and international staff members, but staff members from nearby states are encouraged to participate.
10. We welcome staff applications from other countries. International staff members are an important part of a Michigan International Camporee. We do, however, require that each staff member from outside the US be a registered member of a WOSM-affiliated Scout Association and either receive approval from his/her country's WOSM International Commissioner to serve on out camporee staff or come as a part of a contingent that has been approved by a WOSM International Commissioner.