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Thanks! That's just what I needed.

Is there an online site where I can find the requirements for the Venturing Leadership Award?

Bobwhite of SR-73,Patrol Leader. Any other SR-73 folks reading this? Yes, I have been known to be canibal. And my wife reminds me of it each time.

I have tan colored velcro sewn on the left sleeve of all 3 of my shirts below the sewn-on CSP. Then I put heavy duty, self stick velcro on the backs of the unit number and position patches. It sticks real well to the plastic patch backing. The same can work for rank patches as well. Saves having to buy doubles and triples of everything.

I'm looking for an El Ranch Cima 50th anniversary patch with Centinel Peak and a multi-colored sunset. I have various Sam Houston Area Council patches and various CSPs I can trade, or I can probably get you any current SHAC patch.

I'm an NRA member and NRA Certified Instructor for rifle and shotgun. I will also be attending BSA Camp School to be a shooting sports director this summer. Maybe the fellow wasn't allowed to teach because of that. Although in my council you don't have to be NRA certified to teach the merit badge or help on the council range. You do need NRA certification to run the range, and you do need BSA certification to be a Director.

Help/suggestions. At least 50% of my troop (the older half) thinks that campouts are for eating, staying up late and loud, playing football, and disrespecting everything the Scoutmaster or SPL says. Cleaning up, Scouting skills, campsite organization, etc. aren't part of their vocabulary. They're city kids/couch potatoes and proud of it. I do have some kids (younger half)that want to do it right. We don't have anyone in our church who wil take on a Venturing Crew, and I can't just kick the older kids out due to policy. Any suggestions?

You're right. I looked it up. It says that a council may dictate a neckerchief or allow troops to decide their own. If troops decide on a custom design it must be the same size as "official" neckerchiefs. I may to go "rogue" on this one. Bad me! Bad me! : )

But does the Uniform and Insignia Guide state a "required" size, or does it simply indicate how to wear one?

Our troop isn't currntly wearing one, but I'm trying to convince them to. We've been toying with the idea of the original neckerchief as a useful tool, a large square or triangular piece of cloth that can be used for multiple purposes, not just a colorful necktie. I envision a solid color cloth, larger than what's offered in the catalog so as to be useful in the field. Does anyone do this or have you seen other troops doing it this way?

Wear it if you earned it, if you want to. There's no expiration date on square knots. There's also no requirement to wear them or knot wear them. (pun intended)

www.powderhorn.com isn't a BSA site. It looks to be an independent conservation organization.

What's your opinion (polite, of course), or experience in forming a precision, well dressed, military style color guard in your troop. I formed one years ago in another troop and they really liiked sharp!