The investiture of Moruya Scout, Sean Brown, was the world’s first live investiture broadcasted over the Internet. This was part of the annual Jamboree of the Internet (JOTI) in which over half a million scouts participate internationally.

Moruya JOTI Organiser, Louis Matti, said, “It’s great to see so many local boys and girls enjoying this global event. Many contacts with neighbouring groups and far away countries have been established, and I’m sure these contacts will be maintained for a long time. I also thank Eurobodalla Shire Council and specifically Jim Levy, for providing access to the staff room.”

The event began at 2pm on Saturday with the Cub Scouts. Moruya Guides had many members present during the afternoon, before Scouts and Venturers arrived to communicate throughout the night.

During a conversation with a Dutch Scout Group, it was interesting to learn their highest mountain has an altitude of 300m. It was also learnt from scouts from the Faroe Islands that the temperature all year round is between 10 and 20 degrees, with icebergs often floating by.

59 countries were recorded on the contact list, with entries spanning all continents with countries such as Aruba Island, Malta, Tunisia, Peru and Zambia.