INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONS

World Scout Emblem

The World Scout Emblem (or World Crest) is the only badge/patch that is worn by all members of Scouting, worldwide.  As registered members of the Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) we are also members of the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM) and indicate that membership by wearing the World Crest. 

For all youth and adult leaders, the World Crest is worn centered over the left pocket of the Uniform Shirt, approximately 4 inches down from the shoulder seam.

The World Scout Emblem has been worn by an estimated 250 million Scouts since the Movement was founded and continues to be worn by more than 25 million members Scouts in 211 countries and territories around the world.  When asked how the emblem originated, Lord Baden-Powell answered, "Our badge we took from the 'North Point' used on maps for orienteering them with the North."  Lady Baden-Powell said later, "It shows the true way to go." 

So, the emblem helps to remind Scouts to be as true and reliable as a compass in keeping to their Scouting ideals and showing others the way.

 

Elements of the World Scout Emblem:

Rope tied with Square Knot - These symbolize the Unity and brotherhood of the Movement throughout the world.  Even as one cannot undo a square (reef) knot, no matter how hard one pulls on it, so the Movement remains united as it encircles the globe.

Trefoil - The three tips of the main emblem represent the three main points of the Scout Promise (Duty to God, Duty to Others and Duty to Self).  The Trefoil comes from navigation maps and continues to point the way to service and brotherhood for all members of he Scout Movement.

Stars - The two stars embedded into the Trefoil represent Truth and Knowledge.

Colors - The color of the World Scout Emblem is white on a royal purple background.  In heraldry, white represents purity and royal purple denotes leadership and helping others.

Interpreter Strips

A Scout wearing the interpreter strip must be able to carry on  a conversation in a foreign language on in sign language, write a letter in the foreign language (not required for signing), and translate orally and in writing from one language to another.

 

Dan Beard Council International Activity Patch

 

The Dan Beard Council International Activity Patch is an award that can be earned by youth and adults for participating in International Activities.  The award can be earned as a Cub Scout, Webelos, Boy Scout, Venturer, and adult (it can be earned in each category, but only by people of that age).  The patch consists of a central patch plus 6 rockers.  The top rocker identifies this as a Dan Beard patch and contains a button loop to hang from the shirt pocket.  These patches can be purchased once the requirements are completed.

 

Age-specific requirements are shown below.

 

Requirements and Application Form

Requirements and Application for Cub Scout - Word - RTF - PDF

 

Requirements and Application for Webelos - Word - RTF - PDF

 

Requirements and Application for Boy Scout - Word - RTF - PDF

 

Requirements and Application for Venturers - Word - RTF - PDF

 

Requirements and Application for Adults - Word - RTF - PDF

 

 

 

International Scouter's Award

 

The International Scouter's Award encourages Scouters to broaden their involvement in Scouting through participation in world Scouting activities and recognizes Scouters for their contributions to world Scouting. This is a national award.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently registered adult Scouters of the Boy Scouts of America.

All applicants must receive the approval of their local council's international committee chairperson or international representative and their council Scout executive.

Complete any six of the following, from at least three of the following categories:

  1. Giving leadership to international Scouting:
    1. Serve as council international representative, council international committee member, or BSA International Committee member for a minimum of three consecutive years.
    2. Serve as a registered adult leader with a Direct Service Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, or Venturing crew.
    3. Serve at least one year in any international Scouting position approved by the BSA International Division.
  2. Giving leadership to international events held in the United States:
    1. Host Scouts/Scouters (minimum of three visitors per group) from another country as part of an official national, council, district, or unit activity.
    2. Serve on the international staff at a national Scout jamboree.
    3. Assist in the organization of your council's participation in the International Camp Staff program. Be responsible for bringing a foreign Scout on staff to the council's summer camp program for two summer camp seasons.
  3. Giving leadership to international events held in other countries:
    1. Serve as an adult leader in a BSA contingent to a world Scout jamboree or Pan-American Scout jamboree.
    2. Serve as an adult leader for a group of BSA Scouts participating in an event held by a foreign Scout association recognized by the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The activity may be an exchange program, camp experience, tour activity, or home hospitality function.
    3. Serve on the international service staff of a world Scout jamboree.
  4. Educating self and others:
    1. Attend an international Scout conference at the Philmont Training Center. Share what you have learned with others in your council.
    2. Promote international Scouting at a district, council, regional, or national event.
    3. Participate in organizing or providing leadership for a BSA Scout activity in another country that involves interaction with Scouts from that country, such as an exchange program, camping experience, or tour activity.
  5. Giving support to international Scouting:
    1. Organize a collection for the World Friendship Fund at two district and/or council events.
    2. Become or recruit a member of the Order of the Condor for the Interamerican Scout Foundation.
    3. Become or recruit a Baden-Powell Fellow for the World Scout Foundation.

 

 

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