Here are some pictures of the Irish Jamboree held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd in 2000.
Camp Director Brian
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Camp Director Brian Loughead shows off.
Irish Retreat Ceremony
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Irish Scouts demonstrate their acumen in marching during the retreat ceremony.
Checking Out the Fun
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Volunteer Neil Chippendale checks out all the fun during one of the games at the Irish Jamboree.
Tom Murphy and Irish Scouts
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
CCC volunteer Tom Murphy and Irish Scout Leader at the Irish Jamboree.
CCC Volunteers
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Chester County Council Volunteers at the Irish Jamboree.
Irish Scouts and Handicraft
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Irish Scouts enjoy some Handicraft kits during the jamboree.
Irish Scouts Take Aim
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Irish Scouts take aim at the Camp Ware Rifle Range.
County Cork
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Here are the Irish Scouts from County Cork all together.
Irish Scouts and Volunteers
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Camp Ware staff and Irish Scouts stand together for the group shot.
Ware Says Thanks
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Camp Ware Staff says thanks to the Irish Scout Leaders who made the jamboree possible.
Brian and Ellie
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Brian Loughead and Ellie Rettew at the 2000 Irish Scout Jamboree.
Shinny Game
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Ellie Rettew learns how to play the Irish Shinny game.
Irish Jamboree Comissioners
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Jamboree Commissioners Tom Murphy and Charlie Bradford.
Serving
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Ellie Rettew helps serve during the Irish Jamboree.
Irish Color Guard
2000 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
The Irish Color Guard at the 2000 Irish Jamboree at Camp Ware.
Irish Scouts
2000 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Capping off a long day at the Irish Jamboree at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
Brian and Marjie
2000 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Irish Leader Brian Loughead and Camp Ware Director Marjie Prosock.
Karen in the Kitchen
2000 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Karen Griffin works in the kitchen during the 2000 Irish Jamboree.
Memorabilia
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This is a display of the various memorabilia items issued during the 2000 Irish Jamboree at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
Irish Jamboree Plaque
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Members of the Cork County Contingent from the Irish Jamboree presented the staff with this plaque at the conclusion of the Irish Jamboree.
Carved Scout Sign
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Representatives of the Irish Scouts who participated in the 2000 Irish Jamboree at Camp Ware presented the staff with this carved copper and wood Scout sign gift as a symbol of the Scouting heritage that resides in Scouts throughout the world.
2000 Camp Ware Staff Plaque
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2000 Camp Ware Staff Plaque, commemorating the millennium turn.
Irish Jamboree Plaque
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
An Irish Jamboree plaque from 2000, for the 9th Cork Troop from Bandon.
109th Cork Irish Jamboree Plaque
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A 2000 Irish Jamboree plaque from the 109th Troop from Ballinora in County Cork.
Irish Jamboree Mug
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Irish Jamboree Mug from 2000.
2000 Camp Ware Staff Neckerchief
2000 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The 2000 Camp Ware Staff Neckerchief used plaid colors from a kilt in honor of the Irish Jamboree hosted there that summer.
Camp Ware Irish Jamboree Neckerchief
2000 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
Camp Ware Irish Jamboree Neckerchief issued to participants.
Wood Irish Camporee Neckerchief Slide
2000 – Contributed by Scott Hoopes
A wooden Irish Camporee Neckerchief Slide from 2000.
Irish Jamboree Neckerchief Slide
2000 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Irish Jamboree Neckerchief Slide from 2000.
Jamboree Summary
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Here is a succint summary of the 2000 Irish Jamboree held at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
200 Boy and Girl Scouts from County Cork, Ireland arrived for the last two weeks of summer camp at Camp John H. Ware, 3rd August 2000.
Bill Hess was the Camp Leader working with the Irish Scout Leaders while JB and Ellie Rettew served as the head of the service corps of Chester County Council volunteer Scouters. Marjie Prosock, Ware Camp Director, along with Program Director JB Fischer oversaw the small contingent of Ware Staff that helped with the program activities. Volunteers from the Council included Tom Murphy, Neil Chippendale, Bob and Sue Fisher and Merideth Barrett.
Under the leadership of the contingent/camp director Brian, the first week the Irish Scouts were busy on various activities similar to the Scouts who attend Camp Ware. These included swimming, archery, rifle, handicraft and boating activities as well as Scout skills. The second week was spent touring away from camp.
Needless to say, everyone enjoyed the Irish songs and conviviality late into each night.
A special ‘Irish’ day was held with the Irish Scouts forming into teams for their ‘football’ games and shiny sticks. Later, there was a ‘traditional’ Irish celebration in the Ware dining hall. The Irish Scouts were attired in traditional Irish garb. There was much dancing and frivolity which included our Scouters as well as the Irish. We all learned a few more Irish ditties that were sung by the adults well into the night!
Ellie Rettew provided some ‘neat things’ for the Irish ladies including make-up, lotions, etc. Not having these in Ireland the ladies ‘ate it up!’
Map
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Here is an interactive map of the 2000 Irish Jamboree.
The Irish Jamboree took place in 2000 at Camp John H. Ware 3rd. Over 200 Scouts from County Cork, Ireland participated. 2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
