WORLD BROTHERHOOD: A

PROJECT PROPOSAL BETWEEN

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BOY SCOUT AND ROTARY COMPARISONS

Both are International organizations

Both have humanitarian mission statements based on ethical principles

Both rely on volunteers to carry out their mission and objectives

Both have volunteer training programs

Both serve youth in various local, national and international programs

Both have stringent youth protection policies and programs

INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS

Scouting like Rotary circles the globe. Founded by Lord Baden Powell, Scouting finds a home wherever a young man is willing to assume the responsibilities of the Scout Oath and Law. Brought together by similar programs citizenship in the world, the nation, and the home, Scouts come together in troops, posts, units, ships, jamborees and adventure trails.

ROTARY INTERNATIONALRotary like Scouting circles the globe. Founded by Paul Harris,

Rotary is home to business executives who want to follow a high standard of ethics and who want to volunteer for the good of mankind. As a consequence, they help to provide Rotarac Clubs, Rotary Youth Leadership Training, Rotary Youth Exchange and New Generations.

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES: BOY SCOUTS—THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW

THE SCOUT OATH

On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight

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BOY SCOUT LAWA SCOUT IS:

Trustworthy,

Loyal,

Helpful,

Friendly,

Courteous,

Kind,

Obedient,

Cheerful,

Thrifty,

Brave,

Clean,

Reverent

• The Boy Scouts of America strengthens character by encouraging youth to adhere to the Scout Oath and Law.

• Intrinsic to that Oath is the belief that for the Scout who lives up to the promise becomes part of a world culture that serves mankind.

• Scouting is a program that encourages growth through experience.

• Through its jamborees, both national and world, the program brings the Scout into closer contact with leadership throughout the world. Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Theater, Sculpture, Stamp Collecting, Genealogy and even Sports merit badges broaden the Scouts vision of the world.

• Other opportunities include World Conservation and The World Crest.

The home of Lord Baden PowellIn London, England.

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES: ROTARYTHE 4-WAY TEST

The Four-Way Test The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:

Of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Vision

We will be the service organization of choice with dynamic, action-oriented clubs whose contributions improve lives in communities worldwide.

The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Avenues of Service Based on the Object of Rotary, the Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based: Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club. Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, service projects, and exchange programs.

Rotary Policy StatementUpon obtaining information that a club has failed to address an allegation against amember in connection with a Rotary-related youth program for violating applicable lawregarding the protection of youth, the board may suspend or terminate the membership ofthe club in accordance with RI Bylaws section 3.030.3. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226)Source: June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 2262.110.3.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES

FOR SCOUTING AND ROTARY

The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers to "think globally" and "act locally" to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to make youth members aware that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment.As a Boy Scout, you can earn this award by earning the following merit badges:1.Environmental Science merit badge. 2.Soil and Water Conservation or Fish and Wildlife Management merit badge. 3.Citizenship in the World merit badge.

International Activity Badge

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EXCHANGE

The 3-inch International Youth Exchange emblem is worn centered on the right pocket of the uniform shirt. It is a temporary emblem awarded to individuals who complete the following requirements:1.Participate for at least five days in a group exchange program, visiting a Scout group in another nation. This visit can involve home hospitality, joint camping with the host group, or another joint activity. 2.Participate for at least five days in a group exchange program, hosting a Scout group from another nation in your community.* This can involve home hospitality, joint camping with the guest group, or another joint activity. 3.Plan activities, as both host and guest, that will provide both parties opportunities to learn about each other's countries, cultures, and Scout associations. 4.Exchange groups must be at least patrols or crews of six to eight Scouts or Venturers with two adult leaders.

UNIFORM INSIGNIA WORN CENTERED ABOVE "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA" STRIP

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSIGNIA

NOTE: The strips shown on this page are a representative sample of some of the languages available. Others can be ordered through the Council Service Center. Older strips were red and white, while newer strips are khaki-tan and red.

Arabic

Armenian

Bengali

Cantonese

Dutch

Finnish

French

Greek

Hebrew

Hebrew

Italian

Japanese

Japanese Interpretation

Korean

Korean (in English)

Mandarin (Traditional)

Mandarin

Portuguese

Russian

Signing

Spanish

Vietnamese

NOTE: The strips shown on this page are a representative sample of some of the languages available.

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                                                                        

NOTE: The strips shown on this page are a representative sample of some of the languages available. Older strips were red and white, while newer strips are khaki-tan and red.

Youth and Adult members (Cub and Webelos Scouts, Boy and Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts, plus Scouters in all programs) may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired by: Carrying on a 5-minute conversation in this language.Translating a 2-minute speech or address.Writing a letter in the language (Does not apply for sign language)Translating 200 words or more from the written word.

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CONTINUED

The Order of the ArrowScouting’s National Honor SocietyFor more than 95 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping, developing leaders, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich, support, and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.

MissionThe mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. PurposeAs Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their

daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.

• Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.

• Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.

• Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

THE ORDER OF THE ARROW

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

SHORT TERM YOUTH EXCHANGE (STEP)

A. Family to Family

B. Group

LONG TERM YOUTH EXCHANGE

NEW GENERATIONS

SHORT TERM EXCHANGE PROGRAM (STEP)General short-term exchange

Ages 15-19

Several days to several weeks long

Don’t involve attending high school, but students can tailor their experience to match their interests

Can include homestays, tours, and international youth camps

LONG TERM YOUTH EXCHANGE

Ages 15-19

One year

Involves living with a few host families and attending a local school

NEW GENERATIONS EXCHANGE

New Generation Exchange is an exchange program designed for young adults between the ages of 18.5 and 25.• NGE, like LT and ST exchanges, is

open to the families of Rotarians.• The exchange can be three (3)

weeks to three (3) months in duration.

• Host families are used to “support” the participants during the time of the stay.

• NGE can be educational, vocational, or humanitarian in nature.

NEW GENERATIONS EXCHANGE

Generation Exchange is an exchange program designed for young adults between the ages of 18.5 and 25.NGE, like LT and ST exchanges, is open to the families of Rotarians.The exchange can be three (3) weeks to three (3) months in duration.Host families are used to “support” the participants during the time of the stay. NGE can be educational, vocational, or humanitarian in nature.