BSA International activity patch

[kraut-60]

I was visiting with my District Exec. just the other day at the coucil office when I noticed that the scout shop section had a supply of a patch that is shown in the uniform and insignia guide as "International Activity patch" the listing noted it can be worn on the right pocket of the uniform shirt by scouts and scouters. The DE and myself made a quick check of the current BSA handbook and the uniform/insignia guide but were unable to define what criteria has to be met to qualify one to wear this patch. Now I'm sure that one or several knowledgable readers/contributers to this forum might know what activity qualifies one for this patch? BTW for those w/o an insignia guide, the patch in question seems to be the standard 3" round shape with a field of purple featuring a white cord with a square knot at the bottom surrounding the BSA tenderfoot FDL that uses white instead of yellowas its base color.

[Owl62]

These are the requirements that our council sent out to us:

 

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY PATCH REQUIREMENTS

 

 

Complete any two of the requirements listed below and submit a minimum one page written report on each requirement to the Council International Committee:

 

1. Participate in an International Activity approved in advance by the Council International Committee.

 

2. Participate in a home hospitality program either by hosting or being a guest of a Scout and or leader for a minimum of two days and two nights. The guest or host should be from a non-U.S. Scout organization recognized by the Boy Scouts of America.

 

2. Participate in the study of another country or countries (including the Scout movements in those countries) that is adulated as a theme by a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity team, Explorer Post, Venture crew or ship upon approval of the Council International Committee. Submit a report (minimum length two single-spaced pages) on the study.

 

4. Participate in a Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) for a minimum of 4 hours; which could also include working on the Citizenship of the World merit badge,

 

5. Participate as a pen pal with a Scout and/or leader from a non-U.S. Scout organization recognized by the Boy Scouts of America; or communicate by email on the Internet by downloading the communication and submitting a report (minimum length two single-spaced pages). As a general rule, communication should b exchanged over a period of at least 90 days and or/ for at least three rounds of communication.

 

Upon completion, submit the reports to the Council Program Department for review by the Council International Committee, When approved a participation card will be issued which will authorized the participant to purchase and wear the International Activity Patch.

 

I am not sure if these are correct or not, but this is what we got.

 

 

 

[Be_Prepared]

Each council sets its own requirements for the International Activity Patch. These can range from attending international events, earning the interpreters strips, visiting scouts in another country, etc. Some councils require more than others, but most allow chosing from a variety of options.

 

 

[Owl62]

Be_Prepared:

 

May I ask what the source of your information is?

 

I am very interested in learning what the "official" BSA requirements for this award are.

 

Thanks.

 

[FScouter]

From the National website: The award is for those who "participate in an international activity or program as defined by a local council."

 

http://www.scouting.org/international/22-324.html

[Owl62]

FScouter:

 

Thanks. Sure enough it is there.

 

I appreciate it. Thanks again.