International Committee
Committee Mission
The mission of the Northern Star Scouting International Committee is to introduce Scouts and Scouters to the world of International Scouting through events, awards, and activities. This may be accomplished by providing or promoting meaningful opportunities that enrich the Scouting experience locally, or by providing resources to connect Scouts or Scouters to events that occur abroad throughout the year.
What does the International Committee Support?
- Promote International Scouting events at council events.
- Promote and provide support for International-centric awards that enrich the Scouting experience for Scouts and Scouters, including the International Spirit Award and International Scouter’s Award.
- Promote and provide support for international initiatives such as World Organization of the Scouting Movement’s Interamerican Scout Fund, World Friendship Fund, Messengers of Peace, and international camp staff programs.
- Plan, promote and execute council-level activities that expose members to the international Scouting community.
- Steward the council’s International Fund.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
International Spirit Award:
The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Scouts and Scouters who have completed the necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have developed a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries. Please fill out the application (linked below) with the date that each requirement was completed. All requirements must be met within 5 years from the start to completion of the award. Completed applications can be sent to Riley Firman ([email protected]) to secure the signature of approval from Northern Star Scouting's International Representative.
International Spirit Award Application
International Scouter's Award:
The International Scouter’s Award encourages Scouters to broaden their involvement in Scouting through participation in world Scouting activities and recognizes Scouters for their contributions to world Scouting. Completed applications can be sent to Riley Firman ([email protected]) to secure the signatures of approval from Northern Star Scouting's International Representative and Scout Executive.
International Scouter's Award Application
Messengers of Peace Award:
The Messengers of Peace Award is given to recognize individuals who participate in a Messengers of Peace project. This is part of a global service project carried out by Scouts around the world. Projects can be completed by adults and youth. Service Projects are complete based around one of following criteria:
- Personal dimension: harmony, justice, and equality
- Community dimension: peace as opposed to hostility or violent conflict
- Relationship between humankind and environment: security, social and economic welfare, and environment.
The Volunteer advisor for this award for Northern Star council is John Liebelt. You can contact him at [email protected]
Additional Resources
National Boy Scouts of America Resources
Jamboree on the Air/ Jamboree on the Internet
2025 Kandersteg International Scout Centre Tour