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The
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1.
DEFINITIONS
1.1
International Sea Cadet Association - ISCA
1.2 Sea Cadet Corps or Organisation
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ISCA
2.1 The purposes of the ISCA
3.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE ISCA
3.1
Limitation
3.2 Costs
3.3 Founding Members
3.4 New Members
3.5 Language
3.6 Independence
3.7 Termination of Membership
4.
ISCA CONFERENCE
4.1
General
4.2 Host Organisation.
4.3 Attendance
4.4 Votes
4.5 The Chairman
4.6 Communication
4.7 Agendas and Minutes of Conferences
4.8
Mid Year Conference Update
4.9
ISCA Award of Excellence
4.10
International Cadet Forums
4.11
Exchange of Gifts
5.
CHANGES
6.
LIST OF MEMBERS
7.
RECORD OF CHANGES
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1.
DEFINITIONS
1.1
International Sea Cadet Association ISCA
General.
The
International Sea Cadet Association, in the following referred to as
the ISCA, is a voluntary association of independent Sea Cadet Corps
or corresponding organizations, committed to common concepts and
goals, and wishing to share ideas and information, and, to the best
of their ability, to engage in cadet exchanges and to provide mutual
support in order to promote the benefits of Sea Cadet training world
wide.
Membership
Agreement.
By
joining the ISCA each national Organization agrees to the rules and
procedures laid down in these Articles.
Conference.
The
ISCA normally meets annually as decided from time to time at an ISCA
conference, in the following referred to as the 'Conference'.
Office.
The
ISCA has no permanent headquarters, offices or secretariat, and the
necessary administration is provided by the National Organization
whose senior representative is Chairman of the ISCA for the year.
The duties associated with the Secretariat can however be assigned
to a given country for an indefinite period of time provided there
is a consensus.
1.2
Sea Cadet Corps or Organization.
General.
A
Sea Cadet Corps or corresponding Organization is a voluntary, non
political and non military youth organization, with membership
unrestricted by race, sex or philosophical or religious convictions,
which offers practical and theoretical training in nautical and
maritime subjects within a context based on naval traditions.
Objectives.
Although
member organizations may define their own individual aims and
objectives, they agree to adhere in spirit and in practice to the
following:
a.
To encourage young people towards high personal standards, teamwork
and a sense of responsibility to the community through the medium of
disciplined nautical training and development of leadership
qualities.
b.
To develop in young people an appreciation of the importance of the
sea to international commerce, defence, and protection of the
environment.
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2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ISCA
2.1
The purposes of the ISCA are to:
a.
Promote international and intercultural understanding, goodwill, and
friendship among young people who have an interest in nautical
activities;
b.
promote the exchange of Sea Cadets between member organizations on
an official basis;
c.
provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas about
member organizations and youth exchanges;
d.
encourage the formation of organizations based on the Sea Cadet
concept world wide, promote their joining the ISCA, and resist
membership by militant or politically motivated groups;
e.
provide member organizations with non monetary support for
fundraising for youth exchange related activities; and,
f.
provide a platform from which the image and ethos of the
International Sea Cadet movement can be promoted worldwide.
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3.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE ISCA
3.1
Limitations:
Membership
of the Association is limited to one organization per nation. To be
eligible for membership, the applicant organization must be linked
to maritime or naval activities in one way or another, and be
prepared to abide by the concepts of the ISCA as laid down in these
Articles.
3.2
Cost Sharing:
a.
Members of the ISCA share legitimate costs, if and only if, such
costs arise from the operation of ISCA.
b.
The legitimate costs mean the proposed costs or a budget that have
to be approved by members at the general conference.
c.
The said cost sharing is to be treated on a case-by-case basis as
decided upon at the general conference.
d.
However, member organizations may be invited to contribute towards
specific ISCA projects, if they are able to do so.
3.3
Founding Members:
Founding
Members of the Association are the following Sea Cadet
organizations:
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Royal Sea Cadet Corps Belgium
"
Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps
"
The Navy League of Canada (Royal Canadian Sea Cadets)
"
Deutsche Marine Jugende (Sea Cadet Corps of Germany)
"
Junior Sea Friends' Federation of Japan
"
Zeekadetkorps Nederland (Sea Cadet Corps of the Netherlands)
"
Naval Cadet Corps of South Africa (now South African Sea Cadet
Corps)
"
Sjovamskaremas Riksforbund (Swedish Sea Cadet Corps Association)
"
Sea Cadet Corps of the United Kingdom
"
United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
3.4
New Members:
Following
application to the Chairman, additional members may be granted
membership by the Conference, but a two thirds majority vote of
Conference attendees is required for acceptance.
3.5
Language:
The
official language of the ISCA is English, which shall be used in all
correspondence and at the Conference.
3.6
Independence:
Within
the framework of the ISCA, member organizations may conduct bi
lateral or multi lateral business, without reference to the ISCA,
but should make all members aware of such activity, which may be of
general interest. While the exchange of Cadets is encouraged, Corps
to Corps (private) exchanges are however not authorized.
3.7
Termination of Membership:
a.
Voluntary: Members of the ISCA may terminate their membership at
any time at three months notice to the Chairman.
b.
Exclusion: The ISCA may exclude a
member organization for reasons related to actions committed by or,
opinions expressed by the concerned organization, that do not
conform with the concepts of the ISCA as laid down in these
Articles. Decisions to exclude shall be made by a two thirds
majority of Conference attendees and only after the concerned
organization has been given a reasonable opportunity to explain
and/or correct such nonconformity.
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4.
ISCA CONFERENCE
4.1
General:
Normally,
the ISCA will hold a Conference of member organizations annually or,
as decided by majority vote from year to year by the Conference.
4.2
Host Organization:
The
host Organization for two Conferences hence is elected by majority
vote of attending members at each Conference. The date for the next
Conference is also agreed at each Conference, by majority vote if
necessary (the Chairman has an additional casting vote if required).
4.3
Attendance:
a.
Member organizations have the right to be represented at the
Conference, but failure to attend does not preclude membership.
b.
At the formal parts of the Conference, the number of representatives
in each delegation is limited to three.
c.
Small organizations closely affiliated to a major Sea Cadet Corps in
another country may be represented by the parent Corps.
4.4
Votes:
Each
member organization has one vote only.
4.5
The Chairman:
a.
The Chairman of the ISCA for the period following the Conference
will be elected at the Conference, and is preferably representing
the host Organization for the following year.
b.
The main responsibility of the Chairman is to prepare and chair the
formal part of the Conference taking place at the end of his/her
term of office.
c.
In addition, the Chairman may be assigned certain tasks and
responsibilities by the Conference. Such assignments shall be
carefully described in the Minutes of the Conference. The Chairman
shall carry out the assignments during his period of office and will
be accountable to the other members of the ISCA.
d.
All costs related to the activities of the Chairman must be carried
by the Chairman's own organization unless otherwise unanimously
agreed by the Conference participants. Organizations not attending
the Conference are not bound by such agreement unless they indicate
concurrence in writing or permit another member to vote on their
behalf.
e.
The Chairman may represent the ISCA only in matters and with
opinions that conform with the contents of these Articles.
4.6
Communication:
Each
ISCA member is to keep the Chairman informed of the senior
representative of its organization who in turn, will be the main
point of contact for ISCA related business.
4.7
Agendas and Minutes of the Conference:
The
agenda for a Conference must be in the possession of member
organizations at least three weeks prior to the Conference and must
include at least the following items:
a.
Nomination of member representatives to approve the Minutes of the
Conference.
b.
Matters arising from the previous Conference.
c.
Review of the previous exchange programme.
d.
Planning of the following year's exchange programme.
e.
Topics to be presented and discussed as decided at the previous
Conference.
f.
Election of the host for the next but one ISCA Conference.
g.
Election of the next Chairman.
4.8
Mid Year Conference Update:
The
international secretary will issue, as a minimum, one six-month
update for the purpose of advising members about the status of any
"action" items arising from previous conferences. The
update should also be used to advise members about progress on the
planning of the upcoming conference.
4.9
ISCA Award of Excellence:
ISCA
Members may, from time to time, choose to nominate an individual for
the subject award. Complete details regarding the award are
attached.
Note:
The terms as provided by the USA will be added as a separate annex.
4.10
International Cadet Forums
Where
practical, host nations are requested to consider the concept of
including a Cadet Forum as part of the ISCA Conference.
4.11
Exchange of Gifts
The
exchange of gifts between Delegations at the conference is not
encouraged. However, if it is felt appropriate any such mementos
should be small in size and monetary value".
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5.
CHANGES
Changes
to these Articles of Association may be made only by two thirds
majority vote by attendee members at a Conference. Full proposals
for such changes are to be presented to members at least eight weeks
before the Conference.
Signed
on behalf of Founding Members:
R.
DE WAEGEMAKER Belgium
D.
J. TAYLOR Bermuda
J.
COOKE Canada
A.
BUCHOLZ Germany
Y.
TOMITA Japan
P.
H. BOEGBORN The Netherlands
D.
D. GORDON DAVIS Republic of South Africa
E.
WAHREN Sweden
P.
J. GRINDAL United Kingdom
A.
J. KREISER United States of America
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6.
LIST OF MEMBERS
Founding:
Royal
Sea Cadet Corps Belgium
Bermuda
Sea Cadet Corps
The
Navy League of Canada
Deutsche
Marine Jugend (Sea Cadet Corps of Germany)
Junior
Sea Friends' Federation of Japan
Zeekadetkorps
Nederland (Sea Cadet Corps of the Netherlands)
Naval
Cadet Corps of South Africa (now South African Sea Cadet Corps)
Sjovarriskarernas
Riksforbund (Swedish Sea Cadet Corps Association)
Sea
Cadet Corps of the United Kingdom
United
States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Additional:
Australian
Naval Reserve Cadets 1995
Hong
Kong Sea Cadet Corps 1995
Sea
Cadet Corps of India 1995
Sea
Cadet Corps of Singapore - 2001
Sea
Explorers of Korea 1995 *
Sea
Cadet Association of New Zealand 1995
Zimbabwe
Sea Cadet Corps 1995
Young
Mariners League of Russia - 1998
Austrian
Sea Cadets - 1998 - Note: Voluntarily withdrew in 2004 due to a lack
of national program activity.
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7.
RECORD OF CHANGES
Note:
The
ISCA Articles of Association underwent a major review in 2004 and
were subsequently reviewed and accepted at the 2004 ISCA conference
in Canada.
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