December 2009 Newsletter

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Jamahrae Jackson's on Google's Blog

Below Jamahrae is featured on Google's internal blog for the FUSE program he was invited to in NYC last summer.

Click on the picture to see the article. Congrats Jamahrae!

Jamahrae is a sophomore at Howard University majoring in Systems and Computer Science.

• Bloomberg flew him to NYC a couple of weeks ago for interviews - airfare, hotel, car service, etc..
• Last Monday they offered him a summer internship in NYC!
• So he has two to choose from - State Farm in IL and Bloomberg in NYC.
• He is still waiting to hear from Google and Apple, but says he wants to go to NYC.

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Jamahrae Jackson

Howard University '12
Systems and Computer Science

Sea Base Selection

While there are several sea adventures we can take, we must pick one.  We will use the multi-voting process.  The adventure with the most votes will be selected.  Please have your parents consent and select all adventures that you would like to attend.  Voting closes on January 14, 2010.  Please see the links below for more details on each adventure.  Please see previous post for more details.

High Adventures Must pass the BSA swim test for most adventures Most adventures are 7 - 8 days  BAHAMAS TALL SHIP ADVENTURE Fly directly to the Bahamas! Experience all the Bahamas Adventure has to offer aboard a Tall Ship. This Advventure is for groups of 18-20 people who are willing to explore the Sea of Abaco in a vessel equipped with kayaks for reef discovery. Crew members must be 14 years of age by September 1 of the year of participation. This is a seven day event. Every participant MUST have a valid current United States passport. BAHAMAS ADVENTURE The Sea Base is offering an exciting adventure based in Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco Island. Your crew can snorkel the beautiful, pristine reefs surrounding Marsh Harbour, wade ashore on the many small cays (pronounced keys) in the area, learn their unique history, and fish for the gamefish which are abundant in the Abacos. There's plenty of time for fishing, snorkeling and swimming. Crew members must be 14 years of age by September 1 of the year of participation.  Every participant MUST have a valid current United States passport. OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE You think Survivor is tough? Check out Big Munson. The Out Island Adventure combines camping on a remote 100+ acre island, snorkeling on pristine coral reefs, trolling for sportfish, kayaking through red mangroves, and exploring the flora and fauna of Big Munson Island.  If your crew has strong camping skills and enjoys rugged camping, then the Out Island program is for you. Crew members must be 14 years of age by September 1 of the year of participation. CORAL REEF SAILING A 40- to 50-foot sailing yacht will become your home for a week. Your captain will instruct you in navigation, fishing and sailing, and will remain on board for the entire trip. This trip offers one-of-a-kind snorkeling and abundant fishing.  Crew members must be 14 years of age by September 1 of the year of participation. FLORIDA FISHING Come enjoy the fishing you’ve only dreamed of, spending a week in the beautiful Florida Keys exploring the ocean as you try to hook that trophy fish! Play in the largest Scout camp in the world, spanning from the Gulf of Mexico to the Florida Straights in the Atlantic Ocean. The Florida Keys boast several different ecosystems you will have the opportunity to fish and explore.  Participants must be 14 years old by September 1 of the year of participation.   SCUBA CERTIFICATION Discover the excitement of SCUBA diving in the warm, tropical waters surrounding the Florida Keys. Crews are trained by professional instructors in our specially designed dive tanks. Crew members must be 14 years of age by their date of arrival. FLORIDA KEYS ADVENTURE PROGRAM The essence of the Keys Adventure program is to offer as much excitement and variety of activities as possible within a seven-day period.  This adventure has the flexibility to include activities that personally interest your crew, such as night trawling to examine marine life, a possible overnight, great boating days visiting fabulous fishing and snorkeling areas. Crew members must be 14 years of age by September 1 of the year of participation ECO-ADVENTURE If you are looking for an up-close, hands-on educational adventure, then the Eco Adventure is for you.  Your crew’s home and base of operation for the week will be two 40’ – 45’ sailboats.  From there you will launch into your undersea world of exploration by means of snorkel, mask and fins; kayak; fishing pole and glass-bottom viewer.

Sea Base Blessing

Bless the creatures of the Sea
Bless this person I call me
Bless the Keys you made so grand
Bless the sun that warms the land
Bless the fellowship we feel
as we gather for this meal
Amen