Angadir

Ok i stand corrected, we didnt require the uniform, we asked the parents to try to at least get the official scout shirt or if they couldnt afford it we told them to go to walmart, get a red polo or tshirt and one of the BSA patches. Instant simulated scout activity shirt, just like in the catalog, but at less than $20. Our parents were good shoppers and all the scouts had regular scout shirts pretty quick, but council rules dictated that if a scout were going to go on an outing then they must be in some type of BSA uniform. As i said, we have come a long way, and i dont believe we have any pr

Dont get me wrong , we weren't telling the kids not to get a uniform, but when I took over the troop, I did it because the former leader had taken a job offer out of the area and the assistant got sent overseas again. There were 5 scouts including my son who had just earned his Arrow of Light, I didnt have a lot of spare money, two of my scouts had single parent homes and money was tight for the rest. I made the decision that they had to have the Scout Shirt, and to wear presentable pants, close toed shoes or boots and look sharp. Since that time, three of the original 5 have made Eagle, my

As a former Scout Master, I made the decision not to require the full scout uniform for participation. When a Shirt is costing $30+ dollars, and pants about the same, I opted to let the Scouts keep the extra money. Not all our parents have the spare cash to throw around and when you have to buy the kids new pants every couple of months because of the growth spurts it just isnt worth it. We do require our Eagle Candidates to have complete uniforms, if they have come that far, then they should be responsible enough to have the complete uniform. We also try to encourage the younger scouts to c