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It sure is a training issue. Some leaders don't put enough effort into having a well dressed Troop/Pack. When I was a cub we went to Battleship cove and I remember wearing either my blue shirt, or an activity shirt. I remember all of us cubs being in our blue shorts the whole weekend. The only thing that we could do different was wear navy hats, which all made us feel like we were sailors, adding to the fun of the trip. I returned to Battleship cove last year with 2 fellow Eagle Scouts. We wanted to stroll down memory lane and reminise about when we were there as cubs. We had

OldGreyEagle, I think that you misunderstand what I said. I did not mention anything about the Catholic Church and the Sex Abuse Scandal. I am a devout Catholic and do not want to send the impression that I believe they have lost all control. I should have been more clear. I believe the Catholic Church has lost political ground and isn't the Juggernaut it once was. When it comes to the loss of moral control, I meant that society today is not as morally correct as it once was. Declining membership in churches shows this is true. People are not as reverent as they used to be. Becasue of

It scares me to think of the reality of what is happening and has happened to Scouts Canada. I am also scared that in this politically correct world this could be the future of the BSA. SR540Beaver, really hit the point saying we are at the mercy of those in charge. And who says that one day, just like any other place in American Society those in charge of the BSA will lose their beliefs and convictions and head toward being politically correct. We see the 80% of media leaning towards the left, and once strong staples in our society like the Catholic church lose any and all political and m

Can Scouts and Scouters wear Non Offical Campaign hats? For example, Marine or Army surplus... I have a Canadian Boy Scout hats from the early 1940's ( a gift from my girlfriend, she knows me too well). Anyway, for those of you who don't know, the hat is similar to todays expo hat when it comes to being crushable. That may because it has quite a bit of wear to it though... It is different from the BSA hats of the same era in that the BSA hats still had slightly stiff brims. The Canadian hat I have can be crushed like the expo hat, and still take its form again. The hat is also simli

"In all fairness to the SPL, he may have been sincere in his remark to the troop guide..." OK, I'll play with that. The SPL doesn't realize that a full Unifrom includes ALL parts of the Unifrom, ie pants socks ect... In that case, the SM or someone with some knowledge of the RULES should sit the SPL down and teach him what is correct. Hopefully when he realizes what is correct, he will than wear the full uniform, thus setting the right example. Ponder this, The guide wears his full unifrom... than.. The SPL wears his full unifrom... than.. Before you kno

Well I am pretty disappointed, I either missed it, or it never came on... Did anyone see or hear about it...? Hopefully this wasn't a dream, if it was im having a scouting overdose!

Ok, the story has not come on yet...I hope I didn't miss it. It may come on in the 1 O'clock hour...

Sorry, I meant in the 12 AM hour. It hasn't aired yet, but I saw a promo for it and have been waiting...

Tune in to your cable Fox News channel today. I just saw a promo for an Eagle Scout who is trying to make a difference in Iraq and Afganistan... Should be on around 12pm Eastern time.

My hat just fell off from my head spinning reading this post! I hope that with the New Insiginia Guide, we can put to rest all of the "if's and maybe's" about what headgear to wear. I bet it was a lot easier when adults all wore the campaign hat and scouts wore thier own campaign hats. Or even when the flat hat came into style, than you had an option of 2 different hats. Ever since than...what a mess of confusion! Part of me wants National to just standardize 1 or 2 hats for Boy Scouts and adults, and the same goes for cubs and their leaders. But another part of me enjoy see

Nassau

A fellow Long Islander! Welcome to the forums!

Thank God he was found! #1 Rule of Hiking: The slow man sets the pace. The fact that he fell behind, and was alone, is not very comforting. From the info in the link, he was both Brave in that he did not give up, and Cheerful, in that he made the best of the situation he was in.

I casted my vote!

Well I have just finished reading, On My Honor: Boy Scouts and the Making of American Youth by Jay Mechling It was a good book. It touched upon current issues the organization is dealing with as well adding a nice historic background to the founders of the BSA and overall program history. The book is written by an Eagle Scout and his visits to a California Troop over a 30 year period. The 30 years are cramped into a 2 week incampment. I enjoyed the book and laughed out loud while reading the all too familiar scout happenings. A recomended read!

scoutldr, it is to my understanding that the only uniforms parts you can mix and match are hats, neckerchiefs, and socks.

Great Quote SA! My Scoutmaster and I are considering framing the maps of the Mountain and trail, and highlight Tucks Ravine, to give to each person on the trip. That quote would look great on it!

Just returned from hiking up Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the highest point in the North East at 6,288 feet. We camped in the White Mountains National Forest about an hour away from Mt. Washington. We arrived on Thursday night and got ready for the hike on Friday. As friday morning came everyone was filled with anticipation and we got our day packs ready ate our breakfast and set out. We began hiking at 2,000 feet at Tuckermans Ravine trail. The trail up to the summit is 4.2 miles. We were told it would take about 4 1/2 hours to hike up, and another 4 1/2 hours down. That

I also have a recipe question. Anyone know of any frontier style meals? For example Hardtack Bread. I am looking for something that will not spoil and can be thrown in a back pack for a weekend. Soldiers in the Civil War were gives rations of Hardtack bread because it would not spoil and could take a beating. I will be cooking up a batch soon to give it a try. So anything that will not spoil and can withstand a scouts backpack?

Congrats OGE! I hope the songs do continue! "I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." Elvis Presley - January 16,1971

Congrats Hops!

Who remembers Community Strips? These were worn before council strips came around. One would wear a strip with their state on it, and underneath it what town you lived in. Heres a link to what I am describing for those of you who don't know http://www.tradingeagles.com/scout_uniform_patches.asp Anyway... I have a uniform with my hometown community strip and the NY above it. It makes the unifrom stand out to me because there is a familiar word there, and that is my town. I feel that the community strip is more unique than the council strip. Although it is good to repr

What do I love most in Scouting.. The bonds that are foremd between scouts, and the friendship and brotherhood that brings boys together. There is nothing like being with your buddies climbing a mountain, reaching the summit and looking out on the great horizon, knowing that you made it there together. It's priceless.

BPwannabe@137: Those WWI reporduction breeches, are they a good match in color to the current unifom pants? Hows the fit? Enough room to move ect, but not too much to look baggy I hope... Ever wear them with the new uniform shirt? On the bottom cuffs, with the lacing, how does that look? Do you wear the wool duck leggings around them? or just the leather ones you mention. I couldnt find them on the site besides the picture. How are the WWI repro Boots? Comfortable? Ever wear them in the field? I'd love to find an older uniform I could put together for my collection.

The Army has made the switch, will we be next... http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,FL_uniform_061504,00.html