SHAC International Scouting

05/15/2026

Scouting America's International Committee Annual Report for 2025-2026, released on May 12, 2026.

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05/12/2026

Congratulations to members of Red Wolf District Pack 1926 on earning the Messengers of Peace Advocate Award! This outstanding achievement reflects the Scouts’ commitment to service, and making a positive impact in their community and beyond.

The journey began after learning about the award from SHAC International Scouting committee, who shared the importance and global significance of the Messengers of Peace, Scouting America program. Inspired by the opportunity, dedicated den leaders stepped forward to guide their Scouts through the requirements and encourage them to embrace the spirit of International Scouting and service.

During the pack’s end-of-year celebration, John Brogan spoke to Scouts and families about the meaning of the award and its connection to International Scouting, Scouting America, and the worldwide Scouting movement. He highlighted how Scouts around the globe are united through service projects that promote peace, friendship, and understanding across cultures and communities.

Pack 1926’s Scouts should be proud of this accomplishment and the example they are setting as young people working to create a better world. Their efforts truly embody the Scout Oath and Law and demonstrate that even small acts of service can have a lasting global impact.

04/30/2026

Enjoyable evening with Armando A. Aguirre and Brigitte Therivel meeting the recent past President of the Belize Scouting Association, who is now living here. Welcome to Houston, Fernando Oliva!

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02/26/2026

Troop 242 was featured in a recent Aaron on Scouting article. Charles B., an Eagle Scout from Troop 242, was a participant in the Houston-Chiba Scout Exchange program in 2017. Check out the article below...

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Houston’s Troop 242 has produced more Black Eagle Scouts than any troop in the nation. Founded in 1965 by the Rev. William A. Lawson of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, the troop has always focused on teaching Scouting values to boys in the Third Ward.

Last year, five Scouts earned their Eagle rank, bringing the troop’s total to 221. Aaron on Scouting recently spoke with Scoutmaster Sedric Myers about what drives their success — and how other units can follow their lead.

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2026/02/25/221-and-counting-how-this-houston-area-troop-continues-to-turn-out-eagle-scouts/

02/18/2026

Has anyone ever asked you what is a Scout?

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02/02/2026

Scouts are Messengers of Peace.

How's that you say? Find out more about this world-level program at this website (https://www.scouting.org/international/messengers-of-peace/). Or leave a comment below if you'd like someone to contact you.

01/11/2026

SHAC's International Committee is offering two courses at the University of Scouting on January 17, 2026 that will provide insight on how to incorporate elements of International Scouting into the programs for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts.

(1) Course 803. Opportunities with International Scouting - there's a world of Scouting opportunities.

This course provides a general overview about International Scouting opportunities in programs, service, awards, and more. You don't have to travel to participate in International Scouting!

(2) Course 806. Executing the International Scouting trip. Learn about the logistics of Scouts traveling abroad.

This course provide specific information and tips on how to lead your units on an International Adventure abroad. The course will be led by two experienced volunteers who have taken their units to Switzerland and Scotland. There will be lots of time for Questions and Answers, so bring 'em!

Register here: https://shacbsa.org/university-of-scouting

12/11/2025

Ukrainian Scouts recently shared the Peace Light with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy who confirmed that it will be passed along to the country's military, hospitals, houses of worship, orphanages, and more.

In 2023 the SHAC International Committee shared the Peace Light to the Ukrainian community in Houston at the Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church as Messenger of Peace project.

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12/09/2025

Who was it that said any press is good press? The Peace Light, hosted by the International Committee, is in the news...

A small flame with a powerful message will shine in Jersey Village this Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m. as the Bethlehem Peace Light returns to Jersey Village City Hall, inviting residents from acro...