Re: World Conservation Award
Evette Ogden (eogden@KERN.COM)
Wed, 9 Oct 1996 17:49:24 +0100
>That is the official line. Now here is what I did in our den. The boys
>all worked very hard on this award. One boy had already earned as a Wolf. I
>told the boys (after explaining the official positon) to wear it in the area
>of the right shoulder not the pocket. I wanted them to feel they were being
>recognized for their achievement as being something special. For the boy who
>earned it as a Wolf, I am having him wear a small pin (Cub Scout pin) to
>signify that he has earned it twice. If any of the boys earn it as a
>Webelos, I will also have them wear a small pin to signify earning more than
>once. I am well aware that this is against offical policy. I also think the
>official policy should be changed in this regard.
I totally agree with you! I think that National should change their
policy and find SOME place of distinction on the uniform for it. Perhaps
ABOVE the temporary pocket, or BESIDE the "World Brotherhood" badge on
the left side. Afterall, it is relatively the same size. =)
I think it is a shame that the boys work so hard to earn this award, then
they don't even get to wear it on their uniform. I feel the same way
about the sports award pins, but this is different because it is
something IN THEIR RANK BOOK for them to earn, and it takes some real
effort for them to do it.
It's like they are telling the boys that this award is not important
enough for a permanent place on the uniform.
Just my feeling on the matter. I hope I don't get too many flames. =)
YIS,
Evette Ogden
DL, Pack 13
Cub Day Camp Director
Cub RT Staff
etc.etc.etc.
Southern Sierra Council, CA
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