gsdad 59 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 What do you all think about signature stamps instead of signing each individual item by pen? I remember all of my awards, rank cards, and blue cards were stamped as a kid and I don't feel cheated. The CC and AC seem to think it is too impersonal. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm a bit old-fashioned. It's always easier to carry a pen in my pocket than a stamp and pad. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
Sentinel947 1205 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I agree with Stosh. I use a pen because it's easier. It's not a bad idea to use a stamp. I just don't own one, but I never seem to run out pens. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 If you're going to go to that much trouble. Skip the stamp and just use the pad and put down a thumb print. No one can say it's not you signing! Stosh 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PatB 10 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have a stamp that I use for bulk signing. 30 kids at camp taking 3 merit badges is 90 signatures to open the blue card, 180 when they are completed, and 270 by the time I get to the completed award card. For the random signatures at troop meetings, a pen works just fine and takes up less space in my pocket. In case you were wondering, I ordered mine online through one of the office supply stores. Pat Link to post Share on other sites
Scouter99 265 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think the CC and AC are overthinking it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Twocubdad 665 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I think you're all overthinking it. Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 4342 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 If you're going to go to that much trouble. Skip the stamp and just use the pad and put down a thumb print. No one can say it's not you signing! Stosh True. And stamping can be a gateway drug for letterboxing: http://www.letterboxing.org/ Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm thinking a nice Word document, properly formatted, could handle hundreds if not thousands of blue cards in just a few minutes. I'm still thinking a pen would be easier to carry around than a laptop and printer. Or, maybe there's some boy out there that needs service hours... no!, an Eagle project, yeah, that's the ticket! Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
gsdad 59 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm a bit old-fashioned. It's always easier to carry a pen in my pocket than a stamp and pad. Stosh The stamp and ink are one piece. Link to post Share on other sites
koolaidman 110 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Isn't that what ASMs are for? Link to post Share on other sites
gsdad 59 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Isn't that what ASMs are for?I'm a CM at the moment and it seems the AC forgets things needed to be signed until five minutes before the Pack Meeting. Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 4342 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Isn't that what ASMs are for?I don't think there's a "scoutmaster or designee" line on the MB application. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm a bit old-fashioned. It's always easier to carry a pen in my pocket than a stamp and pad. Stosh The expensive ones are. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
gsdad 59 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm a bit old-fashioned. It's always easier to carry a pen in my pocket than a stamp and pad. Stosh It was $17 at Staples. Seeing as I will probably be in this position for three years or more, I am OK with that. Link to post Share on other sites
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