Re: Looking for the Uniform Police

OK, now it's my turn... Uniforming is important but not the end all or be
all. It's important for unit identity, personal pride, etc...but what about
units from poor or disadvantaged areas that can't afford or obtain uniforms.
There has to be an alternative. Clearly, I've seen units wearing just
T-shirts (unit emblems on them) and shorts. These same areas don't have
recycling programs for uniforms because Scouting is brand new to these
areas. Any ideas out there? This could be a reason why Scouting has a
tough time developing in these areas. Fundraising is a possibility but the
area I'm thinking about has large unemployment. I'm interested in ideas.
YIS
Chuck

(By the way Ted, I'm in the military and I agree there are other
alternatives to uniforming. It's not simply a matter of pride but also
economics.)

(Kevin, I remember talking to Arnold about using T-shirts for a Scouting
startup operation in Ebeye, Republic of the Marshall Islands. I believe it
was Naru that used the same uniforming. For those of you interested, the
Marshall Islands located in the SW Pacific are part of the BSA. Aloha
Council has done a great job expanding scouting in the Pacific. Looking
forward to their National Meeting in May.)

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