1. International Representative Quarterly Webinar Wednesday, November 8, 2017

2. Agenda Welcome Kate Mulcahy
Agenda Review
Introduction of Presenters
Submitting Questions to Presenter/Group Lisa Cristiano
Resources Lisa Cristiano
International Department website
International Representative training at Philmont
International Department newsletter
International Department Facebook
International Representative Facebook
BSA Contingent Support Amy Hutcherson
Interamerican Scout Moot – Peru
Caribbean Jamboree – Grenada
Council International Committee Tom Johnson 
24th World Scout Jamboree – BSA Contingent Jim Wilson
Wrap Up Kate Mulcahy
Next IR Webinar planned for Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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3. Presenters Kate Mulcahy Lisa Cristiano Amy Hutcherson
Emcee and IR for Webinar Host and IR Staff Advisor International Department
Pathway to Adventure Council Program Specialist

4. Sending Notes to Each Other/Presenter
Send Notes to Each Other
Send Notes to Presenter
Write and send a note
1. In the Participants list, click the name of the participant you want to send a note to, or rightclick on the participant's name and click Send Private Note. This opens the note popup that points to the receiving participant’s name. If you previously chatted with this participant, it’s displayed in the popup.
2. Write your note in the text box and press Enter on the keyboard.
Send a note to the host, co-host and presenter
Click the Actions button in the Participants panel and then click Send Note to All Presenters. Or, click Send Note to All Presenters in the Participants menu.
2. Type your chat and press Enter on the keyboard.

5. Resources
International Department website International Representative International Department ( Training at Philmont Newsletter

6. Resources
International Department International Representative Facebook page (International BSA) Facebook page (BSA – International Scouting Representatives)

7. BSA Contingent Support
Interamerican Scout Moot - Peru July 27 – August 5, 2018
16th Caribbean Jamboree – Grenada July 18 – 24, 2018
For more information, visit

8. Council International Committee
Tom Johnson, IR for Heart of America Council
Top 10- tips:
How to build a robust International Scouting Council Committee:
1.Learn & Accept you can’t do it alone.
2. Always someone better than you.
3. Allow other Adult Scouters room to breathe and grow, let me lead a subcommittee or a key project.
4. Be TOUGH on Expectations; raise the bar- ever notice how thorough and competent Wood Badge Staffing is? 
Start a culture just as like Woodbadge, and other amped up Scouting committees; with high expectations. Your in, or your out. 
5. From Day One, everyone on the Committee has an assigned task, or role. Other wise you lose them. TELL them what it is, or have them pick it. They can always rotate later.
6. Teach them, coach them, use your International Scouting Seminar Book- as THEIR Training tool.
7. Stay within bounds. 
8. Aim for 1,2 members from each district.
9. Charge the Subcommitee Chairs, from day one, to work on grooming their replacement. Build a culture of continuity, no one likes or grow with dynasties; certainly not with fresh ideas.
10. Set goals, Recognize their hard work, create bonds with International Scouting Neckers, patches, and nametags- encourage the full members of your committee to the reward of the International Scouting Seminar, as secondary slot positions open up.
11. Have Fun!
 Organization
To whom we circle back & feedback through: Council Program Committee; High Adventure committee; Tri-annual One on One IR/Chair luncheon with SE; Annual Board meetings Report
-Ex -rolling of Woodbadge Staffers
Where do I find new members?
-International College Students- studying abroad here in KC area
-Dynamic Venturing Advisors
-Young Assist Cub Masters
-Sharp, young year old Scouters- Eagles, Staffers, OA Lodge officers, Venturing Females
 Our Branding- best form of communication- your uniform. Our own coveted 1 only HOAC necker, nametag, and pocket patch.
Meeting tips
1.Start on time; end on time.
2.No brevity for lateness.
3.Pre-publish the agenda with their Name on it: showing the expectation of the subcommittee report time slot.
4.Don't let them flow; stick hard on the subject at hand. Be firm to the agenda.
5.Create a 15 minute mid meeting break-Let the fellowship huddle inside that 15.
6. Remember it's not a "look where I've been" bragging or a What's wrong with Scouting session. We're here for the Scouts; not us.
Structure
How we are organized: 4 sub committees
1. Program: 3-5 members since it’s the largest load (JOTA/JOTI Committee- shared with council radio committee)
2. PR & Communications: 2-3 members
3. Support Committee: logistics and supplies, equipment
4.Exchange Committee: inbound and outbound staffers; home hosting; sister city committee
And to round out the group are a Chairperson, a secretary, and an International Scouting Warehouse location.   
We hold four to five annual meetings: January, March, May, August, October
Each meeting -2 hours, with break (Bagels, Donuts, Coffee, Juice and Milk)

9. 2019 World Scout Jamboree – BSA Contingent July 22 to August 2, 2019
Jim Wilson, 2019 WSJ BSA Contingent Team Leader
Stay in touch with all things
World Jamboree
USA contingent website: wsj2019.us
Social
World Jamboree Program: 2019wsj.org

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