Program Concept: One night during the National Scout Jamboree, we will use virtual hookups to broadcast "A Shining Light Across America." This amazing stage show will transmit out across the country and bring local participation back in from a few select locations. It will mark the first time in our history that the entire Scouting family has come together for a single, nationwide opportunity to celebrate and reflect.
Program Overview
On the evening of July 31, 2010, "A Shining Light Across America" will be broadcast across the country from the National Scout Jamboree. To take part in this special event, local councils are encouraged to gather together in venues large and small — whether a council property, community locations, or even a sports stadium — and host youth- and family-friendly activities leading up to the Shining Light broadcast.
Featuring anniversary celebration programming, the Jamboree’s Shining Light broadcast will be accessible nationwide online via Webcast to the entire Scouting family — past, present and future. In addition, many council venues will be selected to watch the broadcast via satellite. And, several of these locations will be given the opportunity to broadcast their own Shining Light celebrations back to the many thousands attending the main event in Virginia.
This is a great opportunity for all councils, regardless of geographic location, to participate in the 100th year anniversary celebration and to shine a light on Scouting — on our rich heritage, on our core values, and on our role in shaping America’s youth.
Venue Suggestions
Local leadership is encouraged to think through where your council might gather to participate in the Shining Light broadcast. Some examples are a summer camp, council office, community center, park, or even a sports stadium. Depending on the size of your council, you may want to choose multiple locations.
Programming Suggestions
Make this an impactful anniversary event! We’ll help you think about how you can incorporate other programs and activities into your Shining Light gathering that will engage not just Scouts, but also families, community leaders, and Scouting alumni.
Viewing Options
Webcast:
All local councils, as well as Scouting friends and family, will be able to view the Shining Light show online. This option will provide Webcast-quality reception, requires access to a high speed Internet connection, and is best for groups of up to 75 individuals depending on the size of the video projection screen that will be used.One-Way Satellite Transmission:
Those councils that would like to be considered to receive a one-way satellite transmission to their venues will be asked to express interest via e-mail. More information about this process will soon be posted to YourSource (Scouting.org/100years).Two-Way Satellite Transmission:
Several local councils will be given the opportunity to broadcast their Shining Light activities back to the main event. Selection will be based on submitted entries. Details about how to submit your council for consideration will soon be posted to YourSource.The information above can be downloaded here as a 179 KB PDF file
Are you considering having a special celebration event for the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America? How about July 31st, 2010?
We are looking for venue(s) for either one way and or two-way transmission here in our council. (And it would be great if we could have more than one location.)
The date of the broadcast will be July 31st, 2010 at 4pm Eastern time with a potential of starting earlier in the day depending on what your venue is doing to celebrate.
Below is the technical considerations required for the two larger venue types. If your location can meet the technical considerations AND you are willing to be a host location WE MUST KNOW BY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH AT 5PM. We also must be able to contact you via telephone on Friday, February 5th between 10am and 3pm to confirm your location. Contact Glinda Fortner to reply
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video projection screen no larger than 9’ wide by 6’ high, or access to a
light-colored wall, and a video projector
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Note: Signal quality will decrease significantly
if the screen is any larger.
Dedicated Internet Access (i.e., not shared with other users) with a minimum 2
Mbps.
An audio system appropriate to audience size.
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person familiar with audio and video gear to assist with set-up and operation.
Viewing Equipment Tips:
We recommend having one inch of viewing screen for each viewer. This means for
25 viewers, you need at least one 25-inch TV screen.
When using large TVs, it’s best to elevate the screen so that all viewers can
see it. For larger audiences, a large screen video projector is recommended. A
video projector will project the satellite image onto a projection screen, or
even a light-colored wall.
Most video projectors can produce image at least 100-inches and can safely serve
at least two people for every diagonal inch of screen size. In other words, a
100-inch image can serve 200+ people, and would require a 5'x7' projection.
When using a video projector, you will also need a separate sound system to
amplify the satellite audio feed.
Venues should be capable of receiving either C Band or Ku (pronounced Kay-You)
Band satellite frequencies from North American satellite fleet.
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C and Ku Bands are different radio frequencies
like AM and FM radio and, just as you can’t hear an FM radio station on an old
AM-only radio, you can’t receive a Ku Band program on a C Band dish. We will
provide the specific C Band and Ku Band coordinates we will be using as we get
closer to the event.
Local councils interested in being selected for the two-way satellite
transmission opportunity should verify venues are capable of transmitting to the
same satellite fleet.
o If the venue is capable of receiving only C band or only Ku Band, refer to the next section titled ―Considerations for Venues with No Existing Satellite Downlink Facilities.
The venue should provide technical staff required to operate downlink and
connect satellite signal to a large video board display and audio reinforcement.
If large video screen does not exist in venue, local councils should arrange for
a video projection system that will best accommodate the venue – i.e., a
portable screen (typically 12’ x 9’ minimum) or another form of portable video
projection equipment such as standard video production gear (5,000 to 10,000
lumens).
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Note: Satellite signal will be transmitted in a
16x9 video format
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The venue should provide both equipment and labor
for large screens and audio. If these options are not available, consider
selecting another venue.
In addition, councils will save money if venue can provide a POT Lines (Plain
Old Telephone Line) for truck communications.
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For two-way satellite transmissions, two or three
lines are needed.