Tambu History
When and where was the first Tambu?
1964 at Oak Grove Park, Pasadena
What is the motto?
Be prepared
What are five of the ten essentials?
Navigation, Illumination, Sun protection, First Aid, Knife + Repair Kit, Fire, Emergency Shelter, Extra Food, Extra Water, Extra Clothes
What does STOP stand for?
Stop
Think
Observe Act
What does SAM stand for?
S= signs and symptoms
A= allergies
M= medications
When was the Tambu song written?
1969 by Debbie Vieck
What is the mission?
200 ft from any water source, campsite, or trail
1. Medical Care
2. Shelter and Fire
3. Signaling and Communication
4. Sustenance
What are 2 common triggers of asthma?
Excersie, extreme temperatures, allergies, respiratory infections, stress/anxiety, air pollution, strong odors
When was the first Nulelintam?
in 2019 at Camp Arnaz
What are the three keys to leadership?
Discover, Connect, Take Action
How long can a bear canister hold food?
3-5 days
What is the rule of three?
Three minutes without air
Three hours without shelter in a harsh environment
Three days without watern
Three weeks without food
How many compressions and breaths do you do for a healthy adult during CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths at 100-20 bpm
What two events were added (and later removed) in 1981?
Pine needle weaving and carving (soap or wood)
What does the world trefoil stand for?
It is the unifying symbol of WAGGGS, the golden color on the bright blue background represents the sun shining over the children of the world, 3 leaves of the trefoil represent the the threefold promise.
How far should you set up camp from a body of water?
200 ft away from a body of water
Name two poisonous plants
Foxglove, Stinging Nettles, Water Hemlock, California Buckeye, Poison Oak
What are the three types of burns?
In 2005 what were the names o the rankings?
Tau, Dream Dancer, Warrior Sisters, Indian Princesses, Indian Madiens, and Indian Squaw
Where and what are the names of the WAGGGS centers?
Our Chalet (Switzerland), Pax Lodge (England), Our Cabana (Mexico), Sangam (India), and Kusafiri World Center (Africa)
Name 3 ways to treat water?
Boiling, Filters, Treatment solutions, UV Light, Filter straws
What is the edibility test?
Rub it on a sensitive part of your body and wait 5 minutes. Then, if there is no reaction chew a small amount for five minutes and DO NOT SWALLOW, if it feels fine after 5 minutes you can swallow. Wait eight hours and if there are no adverse effects eat a small handful. Wait another eight hours and if there is no reaction, eat sparingly.
What is the difference between Shock and Stroke?
Shock is when the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen to tissues and organs. Stroke is when blood flow is stopped to a part of the brian as a result of a blood clot.