Longhorn Council International Committee Program

Longhorn Council - International Committee Program

In the event the Committee Member serving as the LEAD or POC cannot be reached, please contact the Committee Chairman Dennis Johnson at dcjohnson19@yahoo.com or the Council Professional Kevin Steffy atKSteffy@longhorn.org.
 

Larry Morton [ lmortonscouts@att.net ]

This Program includes overall responsibility for the Council Committee International Exhibits.  This effort also includes construction and maintenance of at least two displays, one to be located in the vicinity of the Council Office and one to be located in the vicinity of the Waco Service Center.  Following is a list (not all inclusive) of typical Council Programs where International Scouting exhibits will be displayed.

If you would like to have the International Exhibit displayed at a Scouting Venue not listed please contact Larry Morton the International Committee Lead for this program

Mike Goodrich [ mike.goodrich@gmail.com ]  Longhorn Council JOTA Locations  |

Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is an annual Scouting and amateur radio event sponsored by the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).  JOTA is an event in which Boy and Girl Scouts and Guides from all over the world speak to each other by means of Amateur (ham) Radio. Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared via radio waves. Since 1958 when the first Jamboree-on-the-Air was held, millions of Scouts have met each other through this event. Many contacts made during JOTA have resulted in pen pals and links between Scout troops that have lasted many years.  For information on JOTA locations please contact the Program Lead.

Mike Goodrich [ mike.goodrich@gmail.com ]

 

Jamboree-on-the-Internet, or JOTI, is an annual Scouting event sponsored by the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. This event utilizes computers and the Internet. Thousands of Scout groups can be contacted during the weekend. 

Other information about JOTI may be found at the following links:
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/intl/pdf/130-883.pdf

Keira Quam [ kqkos@aol.com ]

The International Camp Staff program provides Scouters from other nations, ages 18 through 30, to serve as international camp counselors at the Longhorn Council summer camps.  The opportunities for international camp counselors include Camp Tahuaya, Worth Ranch, Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, and Cub day camps. The Longhorn Council provides a salary and camp room and board for the counselor.  The committee will also provide home stay for international counselors as the need arises.

Other information about International Camp Staff Program may be found at the following link.

Rob Moran [ wrhermit@yahoo.com ]

The European Camp Staff program is operated by the European Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Members of the Boy Scouts of America, ages 18 through 30, are given opportunity to serve as counselors in European Region Scout camps and training centers. The BSA counselor pays for personal roundtrip air transportation and as a general rule a percentage of the overall cost is reimbursable following the trip. Room and board are provided in camp in addition to accident and illness insurance. Participation in the European Camp Staff program must be approved by the Council and the International Department of the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America.
 

Other information about the European Camp Staff Program may be found at the following link:
http://www.scouting.org/International/ecamp.aspx
 

For information concerning the European Camp Centers, please visit:
http://www.onlyat.rovernet.eu/index.phpoption=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=151

Ellie Morrison [ esmorrison@sbcglobal.net ]

This program includes Longhorn Council scouts participation in National Jamborees of other countries. The council participation in International Jamborees must be approved by the Council and the International Department of the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA participation in other country jamborees is generally by invitation. The next BSA National Jamboree will be held in 2010 at Fort AP Hill Virginia. Other countries will be invited to participate in the BSA National Jamborees in 2010.

Ellie Morrison [ esmorrison@sbcglobal.net ]

World Scout Jamborees, held every four years, bring Scouts from throughout the world together in a large international encampment, under sponsorship of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). The most recent World Scout Jamboree was held 2007 in the United Kingdom and the next World Scout Jamboree is scheduled for year 2011 in Sweden. The BSA organizes provisional troops in each of its regions. Information and applications are available from the Longhorn Council. Registration for the world Scout jamboree must also be made through the Longhorn Council.
 

This and other information about international activities may be found at the following link.
http://www.scouting.org/International/ProgramEnrichment.aspx#wbe#wbe

Dwight Jekel [ dajekel@vvm.com ]

This program includes the overall responsibility of monitoring and recommending approval of all Longhorn Council applications for the International Scouters Award.  The award is an embroidered white and purple square knot, purple worn to the right above the left pocket.  Applicants must be currently registered adult Scouters of the Boy Scouts of America and complete the requirements which can be found at the link below.  All applicants must receive the approval of the Longhorn Council international committee chairperson and the council Scout executive.  This award is available to Scouters on a restricted basis from the International Division at the national office. 
 

Other information about the International Scouter’s Award may be found at the following link
http://www.scouting.org/international/highlights/22-721.aspx

Dwight Jekel [ dajekel@vvm.com ]

Other information about international awards may be found at the following link.
http://www.scouting.org/International/recognitions.aspx

Keira Quam [ kqkos@aol.com ]

International youth Exchange Program offers a Boy Scout troop, Venturing crew, or local council an opportunity to provide home hospitality and program activity for a group of Scouts from another nation, followed by a group of Scouts from the BSA reciprocating the visit for home hospitality by Scouting families in the other nation. The international committee through the International Division can help establish a foreign contact and provide resource material for planning.  Unit representatives may order the emblems (No. ID-214).

This and other information about the International Youth Exchange requirements may be found at the following link