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International
Statement US Scouts can attend Moots (officially)
Fact or Fiction Fiction
Comments Afraid not, too much sex, drugs and rock 'n roll for our national organization.
Statement Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) is not an approved scout activity.
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Comments This changed in 2005. It is now approved.
Statement JOTA (Jamboree on the air) is a Jamboree, so I wear the patch above the right pocket.
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Comments Sorry, no. JOTA is worn on the right pocket, like other temporary insignia.
Statement A US Scout can attend World Jamboree with a contingent from another country (to save money).
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Comments Sorry, BSA will come down pretty hard on a youth attempting that if they catch them. The contingent fee helps support a lot of things, and bypassing the US contingent just to save money is not very trustworthy or obedient.
Statement You have to be {14/First Class/Venturer} to participate in an international activity.
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Comments No such restriction exists. It is up to the even organizers and the adult leadership as to restrictions. Even cub scouts could go on international outings if the adults will allow it.
Statement You must have a notarized permission form from both parents (if still alive) to go on an international outing as a youth.
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Comments This may be a good idea, but it is not a requirement to be notarized or be from both parents.
Statement Scouts from other countries follow the same rules as USA scouts.
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Comments You would have to be quite naïve to believe this one.
Statement It is not possible for an individual unit, especially a troop, to organize their own international outing.
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Comments What nonsense. I've done it.
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