The Alamo Area Council (AAC) International Committee encourages world friendship and Scouting fellowship within our Council by promoting contact with foreign Scouting and by offering programs that educate our Scouts about the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), its programs, history, future, and their place in it. To reach the AAC International Committee, email international@alamoareabsa.org.
Goals:
- Start or Continue Council participation in the International Camp Staff program
- Start or Continue Council participation in the European Scout Voluntary program
- Continue & Promote the International Peace Light program annually
- Present an International Scouting elective at the annual Commissioner College
- Introduce and promote the NEW Messenger of Peace (SDG’S) initiative
- Prepare an International Scouting display for Council-wide events
- Promote the World Friendship Fund at all Council training and camping events
- Present International Scouting program features at Council & Neighborhood Roundtables
- Actively assist in participant recruitment and preparation for World Scout Jamborees and World Scout Moots
- Ensure that Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Counselors are active and registered in scouting
- Provide Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Counselors for the Council Merit Badge University events
- Actively promote the annual Jamboree-On-The-Air & Jamboree-On-the-Internet event
- Publish regular articles about International Scouting via the Council newsletter and on the Council website
- Promote the below awards at Council and Neighborhood roundtables (Click on the images of the award for more info)
Launched in September 2011, Messengers of Peace is a global initiative designed to inspire millions of young people in more than 220 countries and territories to work towards peace through service to others. Using social media and other Scouting networks the initiative lets Scouts from around the world share what they’ve done and inspire fellow Scouts to undertake similar efforts in their own communities. The initiative is inspired by the World Scout Committee, administered by the World Scout Bureau, and driven by youth volunteers worldwide. Youth & Adults need the signature and approval of the Council’s International Representative and the Council’s Scout Executive for the award to be approved.
The theme for JOTA-JOTI 2024 is “Scouts for a Greener World”. JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree-on-the-Air/Jamboree-on-the-Internet) is the world’s largest digital Scout event taking place on the Internet and over the airwaves. Held every year in October, the event connects millions of young people around the world for a full weekend of online activities that promote friendship and global citizenship. JOTA-JOTI enables young people and volunteers to participate in fun and engaging group activities over the Internet and amateur radio focused on developing 21st century skills through Scouting. The dynamic program comprised a variety of non-formal education activities, including webinars, global campfires, talent shows, live shows, fun challenges, and more through an interactive 3D campsite. JOTA-JOTI aims to support young people of all ages to learn about communications technology, the values of global citizenship, and their role in creating a better world.
The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Scouts and Scouters who have completed the necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have developed a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries. Upon completion of the award application, the International Spirit Award emblem can be purchased through the Musselman Scout Shop by taking a signed copy of this form where the nice people that work there can order this award emblem for you. Please note, this is a restricted item only available through the National Supply Customer Service, or through your local Scout Shop with required paperwork. Adults need the signature and approval of the Council’s International Representative to purchase this award.
The interpreter strip is a small patch indicating that the wearer knows a language other than English. The language he or she speaks appears on the patch in that language — “Español” for Spanish, “日本語” for Japanese, etc. — so speakers of that language can easily spot a willing interpreter. You don’t have to be fluent to wear an interpreter strip. However, you must be able to carry on a five-minute conversation in the language, translate a two-minute speech or address, write a letter in the language and translate 200 written words from the language.
(These are just a few of the interpreter strips)
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. Applicants must be currently registered adult Scouters of the Boy Scouts of America. All applicants must receive the signature and approval of their local council’s international committee chairperson or international representative and their council’s Scout executive.
The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individuals in Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts to think globally and act locally to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to help youth members gain awareness that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment.
International News:
Upcoming Events:
- The 16th World Scout International Moot is in Portugal and the event date is July 25 – August 3, 2025
- The 26th World Scout Jamboree is in Poland and the event date is July 30 – August 8, 2027
Past Events:
- The next JOTA/JOTI is Oct: 18-20, 2024. Please plan accordingly and we will see you there at McGimsey Scout Park on the 19th.
- International Camporee is on September 13-15, 2024
- The 43rd World Scout Conference is held in Cairo, Egypt and the event date is August 17-23, 2024
- World Scout Scarf Day was on August 1, 2024
- Trash the Trash was a MoP Service Project at McAllister Park it was on May 4, 2024 @8am CST (promoted by the Aina Topa Hutsi Lodge & hosted by Chapter Chief Grayson Austin)
- The Normandy Camporee was April 2024