Mission
Enrich the NCAC Scouts program by enhancing their awareness of International Scouting and by promoting contacts with Scouts from other countries.
Objectives
1: Promote the earning of International Scouting Awards, including the International Spirit Award, the Scouter’s Knot, Interpreter’s Strip, World Conservation Award, and various Merit Badges with international requirements.
2: Provide opportunities for council Scouts to interact firsthand with Scouts and Scouting programs of other countries.
3: Provide Visitor Support to Scouts and Scouters visiting from other countries, including those coming to Jamborees in the USA.
4: Enhance international Scouting awareness through displays, presentations, and Embassy events.
5: Provide international Scouting information via appropriate social media channels.
6: Encourage financial contributions to approved organizations that Support International Scouting, including the World Friendship Fund.
7: Expand the number of Council Scouts and Scouters involved in international Scouting, including World Scout Jamborees and regional and national jamboree/camporee events, along with local participatory events like the Jamboree on the Trail (May), Jamboree on the Air/Internet (October), and the International Peace Light (December).
8: Manage the NCAC International Fund and provide scholarships to youth seeking to participate in World Jamborees.
For more information, please contact: NCAC International Representative, Jay Eidson: ir.ncac.je@gmail.com
NCAC International Staff: Program Director, Kelly Wratkowski: kelly.wratkowski@scouting.org, 301-214-9195
