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Re: James E. West Knot
Andrew Wright Saywell (asaywell@IUPUI.EDU)
Thu, 17 Dec 1998 11:49:48 -0500
It sure beats people "buying" the silver beaver, which was common
practice, people donate a large amount of money and amazingly that same
year, they're awarded the silver beaver....hmmmm
Andrew Saywell
On Mon, 14 Dec 1998, Murphy Peter wrote:
> > I hate the "West" knot and I don't care who knows. Buying a knot is just
> plain
> > wrong in my book.
>
> In many districts, including my own, we use the West knot as a tribute
> fund raiser. Each year, we secretly select a deserving Scouter to honor
> and solicit donations in that person's honor. When we reach the $1000
> we buy that person the knot. It's a fine way to honor the Scouter and
> to raise money for the Council.
>
> Peter Murphy
> murphyp@tce.com
>
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