Boy Scouts of America

Scouting is happening all around the world. There are National Scout Organizations representing their home countries and delivering the promise of Scouting in virtually all areas and regions globally. The BSA International Department works to help Scouts and Leaders from the BSA to experience the bigger picture of Scouting and connect with it through our involvement in the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

Check out the topics below to learn more and find out where your adventure will begin!

International Scouting offers a world of opportunities. Whether you’re looking for an international adventure or want to find out more about how to hold an international event in your council, we’ll help make sure you’re ready. 

There are a lot of different aspects of international Scouting. Don’t worry- we’re here to help! Along with your Council International Representative, this is a great place to start to find out all there is to know about International Scouting.

Jamboree on the Air – Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is the world’s largest Scout event taking place online and over the air. The educational event brings together more than 2 million Scouts every year in October for a weekend of Scouting and friendship. Click the picture for more resources, and register here

Looking for help locally? We can help! International representatives are appointed to help local councils navigate the adventure of international Scouting. From training to awareness, they are the go-to person at a local level.

 

 

What is Messengers of Peace?
The program aims to highlight this work by supporting Scouts’ community service and encouraging Scouts to share their actions with others to help build a global network of service.

The Boy Scouts of America and its International Department have created several avenues of financial support of the world Scouting movement. There are opportunities to support world Scouting at a variety of levels of giving.

Follow along with the adventure and learn about the various different activities members of the Boy Scouts of America are taking part in. These range from World Scouting events, to international volunteer roles, and to troop level activities.

We are also looking for submissions, so send us an update on the international scouting opportunities you have taken part in. 

World Organization of the Scout Movement

The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is a confederation of 170 national Scout organizations. WOSM was formed to encourage the Scouting movement throughout the world by promoting unity and understanding of its purpose and principles and by supporting its expansion and development. Three main bodies make up the WOSM: the World Scout Conference, the World Scout Committee, and the World Scout Bureau. In addition to the three main divisions, six regional conferences and committees of the WOSM meet regularly to implement decisions and policies locally. For abrief explanation of WOSM and its governing bodies, click HERE

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.