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New International Scouting Training

June 22-28, 2025

The Scouting America International Committee is thrilled to introduce a new Annual Training Course at the Philmont Training Center (PTC), June 22 – 28, 2025. This immersive course is for Scouters eager to expand their knowledge of the World Scout Movement and engage deeply with international Scouting initiatives. Each morning will feature sessions exploring the history, structure, and impact of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), enhancing participants’ understanding of Scouting’s global mission and initiatives.

In the afternoons, participants can choose one of three specialized tracks. The International Representatives (IR) Training Track covers best practices for council IRs and unit leaders, focusing on promoting international activities, integrating WOSM events at the council and unit level, and leading local Scouts into global Scouting opportunities. The World Event Contingent Training Track offers World Event Contingent training for Council Management Team (CMT) members and unit leaders, covering the planning, promotion, and management of contingents traveling to international Scouting events, including World Scout Jamborees and other international adventures. The International Programs for Scouting America Track provides practical guidance for incorporating international themes into local Scouting programs, ensuring that international values are woven into the fabric of Scouting at all levels.

The cost of the conference is $415 plus the cost of housing.

The New International Scouting Training is for Scouters interested in exploring International Scouting opportunities.

The “International Representative Training” has been discontinued. The New International Scouting Training encourages Scouters interested in International Scouting to get more involved, especially the engaging International Representatives (IR) Training Track.

For more information regarding The Philmont Training Center, Please refer to the PTC FAQ page.

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.