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Ready to sew my patches on my "new centennial" scout shirt and I've got a question as to where the unit numerals are really supposed to go. Since there is no definitive inspection sheet yet available, can someone tell me if the unit numerical designation should be placed with its bottom edge along the upper edge of the pocket flap or against the bottom edge of the council flap? Please don't refer me to the many photos of the new style shirt on the web. They don't answer the mail in my case. In every photo I've seen so far, the numerical desination seems to bridge the gap between the to

Membership has its privileges!!!

Shortridge I'm glad we agree! As I've previously stated, I don't agree with having to show the "blue card" all over again either. I'm also glad to see that you agree that the "art" of recording keeping should be learned and fostered throughout the program. I believe I recommended this in my previous post.

First let me state that I'm Roman Catholic, pro-life (all four aspects of it), and a registered Republican. That said, I have to agree with Beavah and John in KC on this one. Beavah states: "If I support a president who claims to be personally anti-abortion, but who has condoned the kidnap and torture of innocent men, have I really done the right thing? I admit I've known some anti-abortion politicians who were dumber than a peck of turnips in the sun. Is electin' them really helpin' anyone? Aren't I responsible for the harm they do? Yah, complimicated. I decided that neither my b

Shortridge states, "it might be unrealistic to expect a 17-year-old to still have the piece of paper he got for completing Swimming at age 11." Why do we always underestimate the ability of our kids to be orderly and maintain things??? Maybe because they haven't been taught these skills/traits by their parents!?! I don't think it's unrealistic for a scout to properly maintain information related to his advancement in the program. Aren't we trying to develop good citizens? Don't we expect good citizens to maintain good records? Why shouldn't a parent of a scout teach this to his s

While it may not be a National policy/regulation/rule, I have to agree with RS that each scout should maintain his own copy of his advance record by maintaining their own blue cards and white cards. It teaches a good lesson in record keeping and that will pay dividends for the scout as he reaches adulthood. That said, I have to agree with John in KC that if it is not a National policy/rule/regulation, then I don't think the scout should be denied his EBOR for not having them. OBTW, my sons have started their own advancement record in Cub Scouting by maintaing all their adva

It's a funny thing but I never had to force my kids to eat broccoli. They love it and so do I! No, really!!!!!! The same was true with Scouting. My dad introduced me to Scouting but never forced me to stay. He told me all the great things the program offered and as a city kid (New York) I really looked forward to escaping the city and heading to the woods. He and my mom encouraged me and took an "active" and "sincere" interest in what I did. I think that's an important aspect to showing a boy what he does in Scouting really matters. I've handled my sons the way my dad did wit

Well Kudu once again you miss the point. I never said that scouts shouldn't do lite-weight treking. That said, I think that scouts should also be allowed to "plop" camp when they desire. If done correctly, both can be done using the Patrol Method. I'll never limit the spectrum of camping for my scouts. From your posts, it appears that one cannot properly execute the Patrol Method and to some degree the program if they don't go lite-weight. On that point, I guess I'll just have to disagree with you. Back to the OP's question; Yes, Patrol Boxes work well for me and my boys. Do

Hey GW hang in there. I'm on my way to translate and I'm bringing my crayons!!!!!

Amen to that!!!!!

Forgive me from deviating off the topic but is there a "legal" strip for Leave No Trace? I ask, because during a recent event I attended, I spied someone wearing a LNT strip above his BSA strip.

Hey Kudu I did read the article on lightweight camping but I didn't see where it was an authoritative scouting document. Now for a logic check. 1. You say, "The point of Lightweight Patrol Camping is NOT to buy TWO sets of equipment, but to use good quality "backpacking" equipment for "plop" camping." Who says? Can't a scout/leader have various kinds of camping equipment to fit his certain camping needs? Can't a patrol have a two burner Coleman gas stove while at summer camp to prepare their own meals vs. using two or three Whisper-Lites? Better yet, can't they use a Sheep

Just be careful as you live real close to the "mothership!!!"

BLUF: Patrol Boxes have their place in the full spectrum of camping. Kudu, get a grip!!!! There's nothing wrong with "plop" camping as there is nothing wrong with "lightweight" or "extreme-lightweight" camping. I think it's great to share all styles of camping with my boys and show them the skills and equipment involved in both. I want my boys to be able to have the skills to bake in a dutch oven as well as to know how to boil water to re-hydrate their trail meal. I want them to know how to erect a canvas wall tent and/or patrol fly as well as knowing how to set up a bivy

While I agree that Brady's antics aren't in accord with the Scout Oath and Law I'm not too concerned about him being on the cover as the first thing my boys focus on is "Scouts In Action." They are always wowed by how scouts have come to the aid of their fellow citizens.

Thanks Buffalo Skipper for bringing up the publication "Aids to Scoutmastership." What a great guidebook on the theory of scout training. I really wonder how many folks currently involed in the program have read the publication? Secondly, I wonder how many folks involved in the Wood Badge program have read the publication? Answer "honestly" now!!!!!!! If all folks involved in the scouting program read, comprehended, and followed the intent of this pub, scouting would be much better off, IMHO.

Having recently seen many comments in various threads about sewing issues, I just like to know if sewing is a lost scout art? When I was a scout, in the 60's/70's, I sewed on all my patches except for my council and troop number patch. My mom was kind enough to sew those two patches on but everything else was my responsibility. It wasn't because my mom was lazy; she wanted me to learn a valuable skill which would allow me to repair my uniform and other camping items when I was in the field. Thanks Mom!!!!!! When my sons and I were looking at my old merit badge sash a few week

Ahhhhh!!!! Finally have some of the "correct-size" new NESA knots. I think I'll hang on to the "over-sized"/"super-sized" NESA square knots I first bought as they may become a collector's item in the future.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! It appears that a tradition has been saved; at least temporarily.

Wow!!!! Sounds expensive. My oldest son attended back-to-back Cub Scout Resident and Webelos Resident Camp this year in Central Texas for a grand total of $200.00 ($95.00 for Cub and $105.00 for Webelos). I grew up in the northeast and know things can be expensive but $250.00 for four days and three nights sounds a little over the top, BTJMHO.

Hey GW!!!!!! Don't include me in your "we" statement. I wasn't screaming about cheap uniforms. Frankly, I thought they were fairly reasonably priced when you considered their cost over time. All I expect the BSA to do is live up to the values that they preach and not buy uniforms from a country that prohibits scouting.

"The time will come in the not too distant future that our fighter jets and bombers and aircraft carriers will be made in China." While I'm almost certain that some of the components are, I'm not ready to bet my paycheck yet. You'd think that BSA would want to resist the temptation of going to the "Dark Side." A few years ago, the US Army, fell off the bus and started to buy uniform components from China to include that famous Black Beret.

One can't predict the future, but my money is that the new uniform will be required by most councils for the national jambo. You can bet that the international jambo contingent will require the new uniform.

GW when were you a scout? Evidently you and I read from a different handbook.

As Irving, Texas is just up the road, how about we all gather at my house with torches and other implements of destruction and march on National Headquarters. On the way, the NESA life-time members can pick-up their new square knot (also made in China) at the Scout Shop in The National Scouting Museum.