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I am David Likens. I am the Cubmaster for Pack 14. I was a Bear Cub Scout back in the day, but never really went further for some reason. My son joined as a Bear Scout last year, but I was not a leader. I decided to become the Cubmaster when our former wanted to step down. Although it is a lot of work, I really enjoy doing it. Between the adventures with my son and the camping I really do love scouting. I am still trying to learn all the nuances of scouting, but that is why I am going to Wood Badge in the April.  

I found this gem from a few years ago. Read BW and BP's responses. Ah, memories....

That is exactly what I found before...just so many back and forth/both ways I just figured I would ask myself...thank you all for the help!

Why? Now that's a profound question. Your people at your council are not experts on insignia. Folks are really shocked to hear that they are more concerned about who's under the uniform than what's on it. Most pros are so thrilled when kids come through the doors of the CO's they've acquired, they are gonna toss out the patch and ask questions later -- as in never.

 

As to the Mrs., no point in telling her. (There'll be plenty of other things for her to be mad about by the time you're in the thick volunteering. Don't tell her that either.) For now, wear it proudly, and if anyone points it out, say you listened to council before reading the Insignia Guide ... newbie error ... but you are not about to disrespect your seamstress!

 

Boys are supposed to sew on their own patches. Time to get some lessons! Try to find a scout who actually did recruit a buddy and offer to give him the patch off your shirt if he has a penknife handy.

...she is already "upset" with me for volunteering stuff (she really isn't mad, just stressed out about it a little). I am going to Woodbadge starting in April and of course will be gone for two weekends.

So I am new to being a leader in scouting and am the Cubmaster for my son's pack. I always want to set the right example and try to wear the full uniform every time, unless the "class B" is called for. I have those really bad zipper shorts/pants. My issue is that they are WAY to baggy for me. I am a 'former' Marine and am used to a uniform that fits better. I feel really uncomfortable wear these pants and I do not want to wear the other pants because I am warm enough as it is. Additionally, I have size issues (I am always between sizes). I want to wear jeans, now thinking about getting a pair of these, are we allowed to wear something other than the official scout pants?

That is exactly what I found...why would my council award me it if I am not supposed to wear it. I am not a bling Scouter by any means, but I do enjoy showing off things to the boys to encourage them to earn them as well. I will anger my wife and inform her of this, since she was the one who sewed it on. Thank you for the information.

I reviewed a forum post concerning this, which started in 2009 and I am still confused as to whether or not we, as adult leaders wear the strip. I am new to being an adult leader and my council awarded me the strip for recruiting a new scout when it was not recruitment time. I have just had it sewn on and now am wondering if I did the wrong thing. I believe any uniform should be worn correctly, but it is not clear if adults should wear the strip or not. Can anyone please help me here? Thank you!