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
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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:
- Giving leadership to international Scouting:
- Serve as council international representative, council international
committee member, or BSA International Committee member for a minimum of
three consecutive years.
- Serve as a registered adult leader with a Direct Service Cub Scout
pack, Boy Scout troop, or Venturing crew.
- Serve at least one year in any international Scouting position
approved by the BSA International Division.
- Giving leadership to international events held in the United States:
- Host Scouts/Scouters (minimum of three visitors per group) from
another country as part of an official national, council, district, or
unit activity.
- Serve on the international staff at a national Scout jamboree.
- 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.
- Giving leadership to international events held in other countries:
- Serve as an adult leader in a BSA contingent to a world Scout jamboree
or Pan-American Scout jamboree.
- 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.
- Serve on the international service staff of a world Scout jamboree.
- Educating self and others:
- Attend an international Scout conference at the Philmont Training
Center. Share what you have learned with others in your council.
- Promote international Scouting at a district, council, regional, or
national event.
- 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.
- Giving support to international Scouting:
- Organize a collection for the World Friendship Fund at two district
and/or council events.
- Become or recruit a member of the Order of the Condor for the
Interamerican Scout Foundation.
- Become or recruit a Baden-Powell Fellow for the World Scout
Foundation.
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