The Panel
The Barbados Expedition and Assessment Panel, generally known as The Panel, was formed in the 1980s to have oversight of the Adventurous Journey section in Barbados. This involves assessing the qualifying Adventurous Journeys and setting local training standards. These standards are set to ensure that all AJ activities are in line with international requirements and local safety parameters for outdoor adventures. Panel members also offer assistance to Award units where necessary to help participants get ready for the Adventurous Journey. Membership of the Panel is by invitation of the sitting Chairman and traditionally members are persons who have been Participants.
Meet the Panel Members
Garfield 'Garf' Callender
Joined the Award: 1980s
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Advice to campers: Each time you go on an AJ make sure your pack is lighter.
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Personal Motto: What you sow you will reap
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Charles 'Teleporter' Sealy
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Joined the Award: 1990s
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Advice to campers:
If temporarily misplaced STOP:
Sit down
Think,
Options
Proceed
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Personal Motto: Work hard
Dario 'Tallest' Harewood
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Joined the Award: 2010s
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Advice to campers:
Offroad is better
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Personal Motto: Never give up, even when the going gets tough
Applon 'Apple' Parris
Joined the Award: 1980s
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Advice to campers: Tell the assessor you live in the area and he is wrong
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Personal Motto: Duty Above all else
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Chad Larrier
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Joined the Award: 2010s
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Advice to campers: Pack light ALWAYS ...bring a pillow case and fill it with your clothes to use as a pillow
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Personal Motto: Perfection is the enemy of progress
Jonthan 'Jon J' Corbin
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Joined the Award: 2010s
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Advice to campers:
Less clothes, More food!
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Personal Motto: Keep learning
Vasco 'Vas' Lynch
Joined the Award: 2000s
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Advice to campers: Everything in your backpack should have at least 2~3 uses for you while in the field. Barring that, have a strong back to support your overpacking.
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Personal Motto: Always try to help others.
Roger Best
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Joined the Award: 1980s
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Advice to campers: Bamboo is the ultimate fire starter
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Personal Motto: I can do it, Just do some research
Troy Roach
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Joined the Award: 2000s
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Advice to campers: Fire starting materials can be made from scratch using simple household products. Waterproof matches using nail polish.
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Personal Motto: Believe and you will achieve
Tramaine 'Scrappy' Weekes
Joined the Award: 2010s
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Advice to campers: Always stay hydrated and always ask questions
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Personal Motto: Never Give Up
Jamar 'OdBoih' Odwin
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Joined the Award: 2000s
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Advice to campers: Less Clothes, More Food!
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Personal Motto: You are on time when you are early and late when you are on time
Robert Bourne
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Joined the Award: 2000s
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Advice to campers: Travel Light and Have Fun!
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Personal Motto: Out safe, back safe, with lots of fun in between.
Other Panel Members
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Jimmy Mayers
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Louis Boxill
Camille 'Camz' Jones
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Joined the Award: 2000s
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Advice to campers: Stretch! Don't say I never warned you
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Personal Motto: In Deo Fides
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Shonee Howell
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Joined the Award: 2010s
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Advice to campers: Less Clothes, More Food!
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Personal Motto: Always try to be better than you were yesterday.
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Dawn Medford
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Joined the Award: 1980s
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Advice to campers: There is always a shortcut. Be mindful of you surroundings.
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Personal Motto: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
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Jamila Bayne
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Joined the Award: 2000s
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Advice to campers: The longest break is the one at the end, so push through!
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Personal Motto:
Not all those who wander are lost
Charlee Gittens
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Joined the Award: 2000s
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Advice to campers: Create a checklist and make sure you are well prepared before a journey
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Personal Motto: Aspire to excellence continuously
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