NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

Mission

Enrich the program of NCAC Scouts by enhancing their awareness of international Scouting, and by promoting contacts with Scouts of other countries.

Objectives

1:  Promote the earning of international Scouting awards (https://www.scouting.org/international/recognitions/), 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 (https://www.scouting.org/international/world-support/), including 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) (https://jamboreeonthetrail.org/), Jamboree on the Air/Internet (October) (https://www.scouting.org/international/jota-joti/), and the International Peace Light (December) (https://peacelightnorthamerica.org/).

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