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The Organization of International Scouting

The World Organization of the Scout Movement
Services of the World Scout Bureau
International Operations of the Boy Scouts of America
The International Division of the Boy Scouts of America
Resources of the International Division
Scouting Around the World
Founders, Absent Friends, Returning Brothers

The World Organization of the Scout Movement

National Scout Organizations

Over 140 Organizations recognized by the
World Organization of the Scout Movement

The World Scout Conference

Biennial Meetings of 6 Delegates from Each Member.
Set World Policy.

The World Scout Committee

12 Members Elected by the World Scout Conference.
Direct World Operations.

The World Scout Bureau

The World Secretariat based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Provide World Scout Service and Administration.

Regional Offices

5 Sub-offices of the World Scout Bureau
Asia-Pacific, Arab, Africa, Europe, Inter-American

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Services of the World Scout Bureau

	Educational Methods
	Responsible for the expertise related to the development of ideas, guidelines and publications.
	Support Services
	Responsible for proposing policies concerning the procurement and use of all means necessary to support the World Scout Movement. Proposes policies to the World Committee and reviews their implementation once adopted.
	Operations (Regions)
	The World Scout Foundation

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International Operations of the Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts of America

One of over 140 Member Associations of the World Organization
of the Scout Movement. Member Inter-American Region

International Commisioner

Represents the Boy Scouts of America to the World Organization
of the Scout Movement and to other National Scout Associations.

Elected by the National Council. National Officer of the BSA.
Member, BSA National Executive Board.

International Committee

Determines and recommends policies and procedures for the
Boy Scouts of America to successfully fulfill its role as a leader in the
World Organization of the Scout Movement.

A Standing Committee of the Boy Scouts of America.
Chairman appointed by National President.
Member, BSA, National Executive Board, Member, Executive Committee.

International Division

Provide World Scout Service and Administration.

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The International Division of the Boy Scouts of America

The Mission of the International Division is to administer policies and programs involving the Boys Scouts of America with the World Organization of the Scout Movement and to support Boy Scouts of America regions and councils in international activities.

The International Division of the Boy Scouts of America provides the link between the BSA and World Scouting.

	Provides contact with Scout Associations around the World.
	Administers participation in the World Scout Conference and conducts relationships with the World Scout Bureau.
	Coordinates participation in events of other national Scout associations such as jamborees, International Camps, tours, exchange visits, and world events, such as Jamboree-on-the-Air and World Jamborees.
	Administers the Direct Service Council of the Boy Scouts of America to serve American youth overseas.
	Promotes and administers the International Camp Staff Program of the Boy Scouts of America and the European Camp Staff Program for U.S.A. Scouters.
	Promotes and administers the World Friendship Fund of the Boy Scouts of America.
	Handles administrative support for the United States Foundation for International Scouting.
	Issues International Tour permits and International Letters of Introduction.
	Coordinates BSA participation in affairs of the Inter-American Region of the World Scout Bureau (Western Hemisphere).

	Important Note: All international contacts by members of the Boy Scouts of America should be made through the local council to the International Division.

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Resources of the International Division

Under Construction

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Adapted from publications of the Boy Scouts of America,
the World Organization of the Scout Movement, and from 250 Million Scouts by Lazlo Nagy.

Links to the World Organization

World Organization of the Scout Movement

Eurofax: Newsletter of the European Scout Office

The World Wide Scouting Reference: InterNETional Scouting Page

A Chronicle of Scouting in Eastern Europe and Russia

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