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They are socks. To put this all into perspective - they are socks and this is not the military. When I was a scout in Mississippi in the early 80’s, we went to summer camp (Camp Tiak) The expectation was to wear the uniform every day. Since I did not have the right socks (actually just missing the red tabs that were to be worn with the socks, I had to wear long pants. Not fun in 100 degree weather. The emphasis in the troop was on uniforms (and inspections with grip chits) - which was a main reason I left scouts - I hated it. I am an ASM now, and my son recently completed all the requirements for Eagle. And after 30 years in the military, my emphasis has never been on uniform other than 1) wear it appropriately, and 2) wear what you have. Perspective. What is important in scouts? Let’s make the main thing be the main thing and use common sense on implementing the methods. My two cents. -
Just because it has a logo on it, doesn't mean it's part of the official uniform. SA now is marketing to the segment of the membership that is more attuned to "fashion" as well as functionality. It's all about the Benjamins. -
They would never ask if you bought something for someone not there. I remember when I got my black bull for the red jacket I was told the tail went over the shoulder only if you climbed the Tooth. Not an issue for me, but today, if I had not done it long ago, I would not even be allowed to do the climb. They have cracked down on older or out of shape hikers just taking off while in a training class or just passing through, or at least so I am told. I climbed the Toot on my day off from a training class in the seventies, but since did it both as part of a trek and also just for fun on another training visit. That first trek, we spent half a day working on the Tooth helping a new alignment of the trail. Hot and dusty and still had to hike into Base. -
By RememberSchiff · Posted
Don't know. As I understand bolos came out of the Southwest; Philmont is in the Southwest, so sounds possible. Back in the day as I prepared for Philmont, I heard various alumni state one could only wear Philmont belts, bulls, arrowhead patches, neckers, etc. if one completed a Philmont Expedition. It must be earned. Then my beloved Troop Scoutmaster who had never nor would visit Philmont requested I purchase a Philmont belt & buckle for him. A dilemma to test of Scouting values? Where is it written? Confident that I wasn't officially doing a wrong thing, I bought him the Philmont belt and buckle. -
As far as changing "troop culture", unless it is the SM with agreeable ASM, it is near impossible. It is much easier to change Patrol Culture as the Patrol makes their decisions. This is best accomplished by having the Patrol choose events separate from the other patrols.
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