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Now in the Members Only Section:
- Membership Roster
- ISCA Officer Position Descriptions.
Members Only Section.
Printable
OA and CSP Checklists
have been updated in the
OA and CSP Reference
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New CSI Guidebook Update
CSI (Council Shoulder Insignia) Guidebook: For everyone’s information, the book includes CSP’s (Council Shoulder Patches) and the strips that were issued before CSP’s came to be in 1970. It was decided to give this “before 1970” grouping of patches a name: “BLSS” for “Block Letter Shoulder Strips”. Based on some initial comments, that may or may not be the right name. It does not “replace” anything – it is in addition to what we have, but there may be a better way to describe this whole section of patches that includes: Red & Whites, Blue & Whites, Kacki & Tan, etc. And since we still have a few days before our proof review cycle is complete, we can change it if someone can offer a better name or idea. You can either offer up your ideas here or send an email to: craig.leighty@gmail.com and we’ll make a decision before sending the final proof to the printer. Discussion/comments will be accepted through Sunday, July 23rd. and we will then make the decision. Note: making a change here or keeping it as-is will not impact the publication/shipping schedule for those that have pre-ordered the book.
CSI (Council Shoulder Insignia) Guidebook Publication Update: We are in the final review proof stage and will be going to the printer shortly and expect to start shipping in early/mid-August after people have returned from the Jamboree and have had a chance to settle in a bit. Yes, it has taken a lot longer than anticipated, and we apologize to those that expected it earlier, but we hope everyone will think that it was worth the wait. It will include over 28,000 listings, in 830 pages packed full of information including 24 color pages. We are also planning on having it available on-line on the ISCA website sometime later this fall (probably just a pdf version at first) – check the ISCA website for the latest update (www.ScoutTrader.org) .
To Order a Copy: (of the CSI Guidebook), please post a payment to PayPal (ISCADonations@yahoo.com) for $50.00 or you can pay by check made out to ISCA and mail it to Gene Cobb, 4097 HWY 1153, Oakdale, LA. 71463-4627. Once you post or send payment, please also send an email to gene.cobb@att.net stating that you have ordered a copy and include your shipping address.
ISCA Patches -- 2017 NJ Collections Merit Badge Booth.
 | Now available for Pre-Order sales our new ISCA Patches to support our efforts at the 2017 National Jamboree Merit Badge Booth. Pre-Order sales ends April 15th. |
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NEW All - In - One Financial Support Package Unveiled
The ISCA Board of Directors is rolling out a new way for members to financially support the work of ISCA. With one gift, the new program provides the donor two or more of the following possibilities:
Click the button for details...
ISCA Through pictures
Brian Ives and others have assembled a nice collection of images of ISCA's involvement in the hobby!
Click the button to go to ISCA's Flicker page...
NEW Non-Members free Sample
September 2013A taste of ISCA. Features include 2013 National Jamboree wrap up and more...
...and if you like what you see, please consider becoming a member. Just click on the "JOIN NOW" button on the left.
Cost is only $10.00 per year.
2014 CSI Collecting Guidebook availablity
A new 2014 edition of the CSI (Council Shoulder Insignia) Guidebook is now available for purchase.
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ISCA Policy Regarding Unauthorized Patches
During a conference call board meeting held Sunday, April 14th, 2013, the ISCA Board of Directors adopted the following revised policy in regards member's manufacturing/distributing Unauthorized Patches. The policy takes effect immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISCA Regional Coordinators
Regional coordinators are responsible for coordinating all ISCA related activities and promotions within their respective BSA territorial regions.They will establish and maintain a network of area coordinators to promote the hobby at the local level. They are first line contacts for members in their respective regions.
Contact your Regional Coordinators to volunteer and learn more.
- NORTHEAST REGION
Todd Rogers trogers17@gmail.com
- SOUTHERN REGION
Jon Hall camper481@aol.com
- CENTRAL REGION
Bruce Paulson cricketbpp@comcast.net
- WESTERN REGION
Rick Bedsworth kwtrdr@gmail.com
ISCA Roots Trace Back Almost a Half Century
The International Scouting Collectors Association was formed in 2001, when the American Scouting Traders Association (ASTA)
and the National Scouting Collectors Society (NSCS) merged to better serve the collecting community. The previous organization
were RECOGNIZED WORLDWIDE as leading Scouting memorabilia organizations, devoted to the preservation of the hobby. ISCA will
surely follow in their footsteps. ISCA is a not-for-profit corporation with members from all fifty states and from many other
Scouting countries. ISCA is operated by volunteer Scouters well experienced in collecting and trading Scouting memorabilia.
Our primary purpose is to educate the membership and others regarding Scouting
memorabilia and promotion of the ISCA Ethics.
"The ISCA Journal"
The "ISCA Journal", ISCA's quarterly publication featuring ISCA functions, Trade-O-Ree information, history of Scouting memorabilia, news of new patches issued, reports on TOR's, Letters to the Editor and lots more.
Trading By Mail
Expanding Your Trading Opportunities: Members can access a complete roster of current members giving their name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and their collecting and trading interests. There is also a 1 for 1 trading section in each ISCA Journal.
Trade-O-Rees
ISCA co-sponsors Trade-O-Rees around the country. These Trade-O-Rees provide an opportunity for the membership to gather for fellowship, education, displaying of collections and trading face to face. Meeting your mail trading friend can be an exciting experience. TOR's are listed in the ISCA Journal and on this website.
National Event Participation
ISCA takes a leading part in holding seminars, furnishing displays and providing information to new collectors and traders. These are done at Section Conclaves, National Order of the Arrow Conferences (NOAC) and other opportunities.
You Are Represented
ISCA has four Regional Vice Presidents in the USA. They coordinate activities through the Area Vice Presidents in the many
states within their regions. Regional Vice Presidents are members of the ISCA Executive Board. Area Vice Presidents who are
appointed by the Regional Chairs see that ISCA Trade-O-Rees are held in their area, seek new memberships, and keep us informed
of hobby news and happenings in their area with reports published in the ISCA Journal or by furnishing information to our Column
Editors. In addition, you are also represented by ELECTED national officers and an ELECTED Board of Directors.
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