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International ScoutingWOSM – World Organization of

Scouting Movement

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Steven Dalton, Amy Green, Doug Hancock Chuck Heavner, Matt Mode, Rich Zimmerman

WOSM – World Organization of Scouting Movement

• “The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is an independent, worldwide, non-profit and non-partisan organization which serves the Scout Movement.”

• “The Mission of (World) Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society."


Who is a member of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM)?

YOU!


• As Scouts and Scouters, we wear the “World Crest” above the left pocket of our uniforms.

• The rope border and square knot symbolizes unity and brotherhood. The stars on the fleur de lis stand for truth and knowledge. Purple and white represent leadership and purity.

THE PIEDMONT COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

The Piedmont Council International Committee:

• Is the Council liaison to the World Organization of Scouting through the BSA’s International Division in Irvine, Texas.

• Encourages world friendship within our Council by promoting contact with foreign Scouting units

• Offers programs that educate our Scouts about WOSM, its programs, history, and future.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PIEDMONT COUNCIL

CAMP STAFF PROGRAMS

International Camp Staff at Camp Bud Schiele

• Each year, the International Committee works with CBS Staff to identify and request International Scouts, ages 18 to 30, to serve on Staff at Camp Bud Schiele.

• Half of the World Friendship Fund collections stay in Council and help to bring International Camp Staff to Camp Bud Schiele.


CAMP STAFF PROGRAMS

European Camp Staff Program

Through the European Camp Staff program, Venture Scouts and Scouters (18-30) have the opportunity to learn more about Scouting in Europe by working at a European Scout Center.


INTERNATIONAL CONTINGENTS

• Through WOSM, the BSA Scouts are invited to events in different countries around the world every year.

• BSA Scouts and adults have excellent opportunities to learn about the world and other cultures by traveling as part of an international contingent.


INTERNATIONAL CONTINGENTS

• Scouts and Scouters interested in participating in an International Contingent should first complete a BSA Contingent Nomination Form and submit it to the Piedmont Council International Representative, John Green.

• Selection is competitive, only top-notch scouts representing geographic diversity in the US are chosen. The Piedmont Council has enjoyed remarkable success in securing spots in International contingents


JAMBOREE-ON-THE-AIR (JOTA)JAMBOREE-ON-THE-INTERNET (JOTI)

JOTA and JOTI are held annually on the third weekend of October. Scouts around the world use amateur radio and the Internet to link together for fun fellowship. All Scouts may participate—Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers.


JAMBOREE-ON-THE-AIR (JOTA)JAMBOREE-ON-THE-INTERNET (JOTI)

• Piedmont Council Scouts can log in and participate in JOTI from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2015.

• Piedmont Council JOTA Event will be held at the SALT Block in Hickory, NC on Saturday October, 17 2015 starting at 9:00am.


MESSENGERS OF PEACE• Messengers of Peace is a global initiative designed to inspire

millions of young men and women in more than 220 countries and territories to work toward peace.

• The initiative is inspired by the World Scout Committee, administered by the World Scout Bureau, and driven by youth volunteers worldwide.


MESSENGERS OF PEACE

Participating is easy. Any Scout or Scouter who participates in a project that has had a significant impact on the community in any one of the three dimensions:1. The personal dimension: harmony, justice and equality2. The community dimension: peace as opposed to hostility or

violent conflict3. Relationships between humankind and its environment:

security, social and economic welfare and relationship with the environment


INTERNATIONAL SPIRIT AWARD

• The International Spirit Award may be earned by registered Scouts and Scouters that complete requirements, gain a greater knowledge of International Scouting, and develop a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries.

• Requirements must be completed within 5 years and submitted to the International Representative.


The World Friendship Fund

• Started at the end of WWII to help rebuild scouting in countries devastated by the war.

• Uses donations to help Scouting associations in other countries with their programs.

• Gives youth members of the BSA an opportunity to help fellow Scouts who are in need of their support.


The World Friendship Fund

• Is a meaningful way for Scouts to do a good turn world-wide.

• Provides Scouts around the world with Scouting literature, uniforms, summer camp equipment, computers, and other Scouting-related supplies.


What You Can Do To Help

• Remember Scouts around the world in need at your Camporees. • Send your collections for the World Friendship Fund to Pat

Barber at the Council office, or contact John Green. • Half your donation will stay in Council for International

activities.• The balance will be sent to the BSA International Division in

your District’s name.


PANGEA MODEL UNITED NATIONS• The International Committee and Exploring program, along with

the Hickory International Council and Lenoir-Rhyne University sponsors the annual PANGEA Model United Nations Conference.

• PANGEA Model UN provides a fun way for young people to learn about the world, practice leadership and public speaking skills, and discover possible careers.

• The 2016 Pangea Model UN will be held on March 8-9, 2016.


WORLD JAMBOREE• World Jamborees are a highlight of membership in WOSM.

Organized by Lord Baden Powell, the first World Jamboree was held in London, England in 1920.

• This summer, the 23rd World Jamboree was held in Japan.

• The next one is in our backyard, at The Summit in 2019.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION

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