roberthynesii

You could add chartering org, or personalize it with the names, if your awarding after the fact.... But yes, what you have will work just fine.

1 hour ago, MikeS72 said:

Would the Havre De Grace on the flag happen to be Havre De Grace MD??

Yessir, nestled between Aberdeen, Bel Air and Perryville. 

17 minutes ago, qwazse said:

Yep. The bright yellow rounded-rectangle. Ft. A.P. Hill Virginia, 1981. I'm sure you've had a few scouts go to other national (maybe even world) jamborees, but only that one made it to your flag. Ask around, I bet someone knows the story.

In general, with any piece like this, you want as full a story as possible. For example, if someone has rosters of participants, list them on acid-free paper and put it in an envelope behind the display or frame the list. Heck, if you have complete troop rosters, list every member and footnote as to which events big events they attended.

Details like that really add value to the item -- not monetary value -- but historical value ... to make sure that the display stays wherever it's mounted.

That's a great idea, Ill have to comb the filing cabinets to see what records we have. I'm hoping the church will give us some space to display it.... its vey big. Id love for everyone to be able to see it outside of the scout basement, which doesn't get a ton of outside traffic. 

*Only one person suggested selling it, and that was rejected strait away. Monetary value is not something we are considering. 

3 hours ago, qwazse said:

I saw the one national jamboree patch, from '81, and was just curious. That was the year that I went.

Is that the Virginia Patch ? The picture didn't get a great shot of it, and the flag is at the church so I cant go look it up at the moment.  

56 minutes ago, qwazse said:

Question: did your entire troop go to the National Jamboree? Or did one or two scouts/adults from your troop go, and someone gave the troop their patch?

I cant really answer that question,  As I just "arrived" a few years ago. But to clarify, its the World Brotherhood of Scouting held by the Canadian/US Scouts. I know that the troop used to send the boys up every year, with it alternating sides of the border they held in on. the first patch on there is 1974 I and it goes up until 2013.  One of the Scoutmasters is still around and he still goes up every year. 

Good Morning ladies and gents,

I am involved in a Troop that has a "gently used" troop flag, that we just replaced. We thing its from the 1960s. Made of Linen and has embroidered Letters. With patches from the world Brotherhood campouts ranging from the mid 70s to the 90s. 

The committee has discussed what to do with it, and other than rejecting the option of selling it, we are not sure how to proceed.  We know we would like to clean it up and Display it. Several locations discussed have been: City Hall, The church that is our Chartering Organization and others.

SO #1 what is a safe way to get it clean, so we can preserve it?

and #2 what is a great way to display it, so that we can show pride in our history and recruit, and inspire the scouts.

Thanks again,

Yours in Scouting,

Robert Hynes

2 minutes ago, Eagledad said:

I would suggest asking to visit Webelos at one of their den meetings to observe. That is a good place to talk with the leader and market your program. If you lead the discussion right, you can learn a lot of what they want from a troop and what the other troop isn't providing.

Barry

That's a great idea. I will definitely bring it up to the group. We have a meeting with the local churches to try and engage the local population. We have fliers going out to the schools. We had talked about arranging a night to have the Weblos visit, but on ONSITE meeting at the Cub Pack would do wonders as well. 

2 minutes ago, IBleedGreen said:

Thank you Robert

your Welcome. Its a great question!

I agree that the program will sell the troop. But right now we don't have a program. We are just standing up. Committee is in place , Scoutmaster is ready and willing. We just need the Scouts. The problem I was describing, is the other Scout Troop in the area currently pulls from our Cub Pack and its Sister Pack as well. So we would be elbowing in and possibly taking some of their numbers.  No conflicts yet. Hopefully everyone will cooperate. The point being introducing Scouts to as many Young People as we can. 

As a Scout I was drawn towards adventure and stayed for the community Service. The OA was a large part of what kept me in Scouts as an older kid. The Camaraderie that the Scouts had and the Leaders had along with the relationship with the community.  

As an Adult I want my Children to have access to that experience. I enjoy being a part of an organization that builds up the community and are role models for others to emulate.  

On ‎3‎/‎5‎/‎2019 at 2:28 PM, Mom2Scout said:

Our troop has two packs from which they get their Scouts.  Recruitment is us showing up at orientation and school events and being available.  Have your AOLs recruiting their friends.  Many think you have to be a cub scout to be a Scout.  My kid has been recruiting females for the female troop we stood up in February. 

What you could do is borrow some older Scouts from another troop that can talk to all the kids about Scouting adventures they do.  Your DE might be able to help you find some Scouts eager to help you out.  

Good luck!

Wow, that's great that you get to pull from 2 Packs. I'm finding out that some units get a little territorial when you show up and start recruiting in an area where they previously had a monopoly. But well do the schmoozing part and well see how it goes. We have our Commissioner and District Executive assisting as well. 

4 minutes ago, SSScout said:

You ust make the acquaintance of your DE, of course.  Your Council should have a "High Adventure Committee" or some sort of Camping promotion committee. Look there for brochures and you can email Bechtel and Philmont and Mount Katahdin and Sea Base and Northern Tier too directly. They will all gladly send you stuff. 

We have our Commissioner and the DE involved. But I will have to get some emails out to  get current info on the treks. It would be great to have some on hand for the open house. 

10 minutes ago, FireStone said:

I run recruitment for my Pack and we did an open house with a camping setup back in September. We used the gym at our CO and set the room up with tables in a "U" shape. Scouts/families come in one door, proceed to table #1 (Pinewood Derby building demo),  table #2 (fishing gear demo, with glass jar of worms in dirt, which was a huge hit), table #3, and so on, 7 themed tables in all and then a sign-up table at the end.

In the center of the "U" of tables we had our indoor campsite. Tent, chairs, sleeping bags, fake campfire (foam logs and rocks made by a leader, fake flame on top with one of those light/fan fake fire things). We used an old tent because as expected, the kids wanted to climb into it and it took some abuse throughout the event.

Overall it was a huge success. We doubled the size of our Pack that night. One of our district execs came out and he told me he's never seen a recruitment event like ours.

The goal was to bring some of the "adventure" indoors, show families what we do, as best we can show it in a gym at night. I think it worked. I will plan a few things differently next time (I'd still like to figure out an easy way to serve smores without making a colossal mess), but we are already planning to repeat this event with the same format next fall.

Wow doubled the size ? That's great! did the numbers stay up for the duration of the year ? 

Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions, I appreciate all the great input. I am leaning towards a static campout setup for the potential Scouts to check out.  The committee has equipment from a few years ago before the Troop had to fold.  So it shouldn't be too difficult to get something going to peak some interest.

Does Anyone have any flyers for the High Adventure camps ?

Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Base

Florida Sea Base ?

Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve ?

Thanks again.

Robert 

Good Afternoon Scouters,

Our CO currently has a Cub pack that feeds the local Scouting Troops. Its a small town and we have about 20 Cubs spread across our dens. There is interest from inside our group to stand up the Scout Troop with support and encouragement from our CO. There was a troop previously that folded about ten years ago. To gauge interest and set our net as wide as possible we plan on having an open house for all our perspective scouts. 

The Pastor of our CO is spreading the word to all the local churches without Youth Groups and we are in contact with the local LDS church to see if we can persuade some of their  members to continue in Scouts as well with the LDS withdrawing. The local elementary and middle schools will be sent flyers and the PTA will support us. 

I have read about an ideas to help with recruitment, for a school talk or open house Setting up a "campsite" with tents and stoves and a canoe.  

What have you found to be effective at triggering a sense of adventure ?

Selling the soon to be scouts that Scouting is for them ? 

STEM ? Outdoor Excursions ? Merit Badges ?

Thanks for your time and suggestions.

Robert  Hynes 

Our Troop had many adults who rotated as Scoutmasters and supported the committee. Judge Richard Freeborn, Doctor Mark Cooper, Gary Miller and Martha Miller, Greg Lindsey, Ferdous Kamfar and Mrs. Ditmars.

The older scouts who ran the troop that I would attempt to emulate often were children of this great group of adults: Brian and Ben Cooper, Brian Miller, Jason Freeborn, Kerry Chapman.

All doing their very best to live the Scout Oath and Law and be a great example for scouts and running the best program the they could.

My twin Brother Rodney, who earned his Eagle at the same time I did. of course I couldn't let him be a better scout than I was.....Right ?

TAC is the trans Atlantic Council. This is where I was affiliated in Germany, with American Boys. There is Also Scout Shops as well. This is where you can go and get supplies.

http://tac-bsa.org/executive-board/tac-description/

10 minutes ago, MikeS72 said:

Hey now!  I wore that beret proudly in the early 70's, and am planning on wearing it (along with my '72 retro uniform) to Roundtable tomorrow night.  I also have, and wear with it one of the 60's garrison hats.  Only time I wore the campaign hat was on Woodbadge staff in '74.

Mr. Mike,

I wore a beret as a Scout as well, in a parade if my memory serves. Never really objected to it. Unit they decided to make me wear it in the Army. Hot summer days in Georgia with no brim to speak of, sweat always dripping in your face as there isn't really a sweatband..... Great for ceremonies. Not great for anything else.

18 hours ago, arronisoutside said:

As a veteran, I'd rather not tell people.  I don't want/need the recognition.  Its always awkward when the cashier at Lowe's thanks me for my service (they know since it gets me 10% OFF).

Scouting is for these scouts who are working hard to earn Eagle.  I was never a scout, but as a scoutmaster, and a veteran, I will do anything to keep them safe, and that's about as far as I take it these days.

 

I agree. The minute you make it about the Adults, the program is going to suffer. Thank you for what you do.

29 minutes ago, Hawkwin said:

I don't know if I am atypical in this but I don't even liked to be thanked for my service. 1. It is rote and meaningless in most cases. 2. I didn't really do it for them. 3. I don't feel like I actually did anything that was of service to the person making the comment. 4. I feel like it obligates me to respond somewhat in kind like with "you're welcome" which compounds my weird feelings on this practice.

Maybe I am too much of a curmudgeon when it comes to this topic.

 

Tangent: I don't say "[God] bless you" when people sneeze either. What a weird practice considering the fact that we are using a pagan ritual and belief to wish the blessing of a deity on someone because they had something in their nose.

I don't mind telling people, I'm still active so when I'm in uniform its hard to hide it. But when I do get the Unstoppable "thank you for your service" I always try and say "thank you for your support" but it usually comes out awkward. Maybe after I retire Ill get it right.

Good morning to you. As a current member of the Army and an active Scouter trying to maneuver his children through the great program that is Scouts, I would prefer to leave the achievements to the scouts.

As an Eagle Scout I get to where my square knot, and there is already a Military Affinity for NESA Military members.

I don't know. I just prefer the recognition go to the scouts. Great thought though. Id love to hear more input from the field.

Rob

Its very sad that the Girl Scouts, instead of seeing a challenge to better their program to attract the types of girls that want to join the BSA they just sue.... So disappointing. 

Welcome! Great to see new additions. Any Previous experience in Scouts ?

Being and setting the example is a hard road to walk. Hopefully we can drag the parents along, while providing a great example for our Scouts to follow. Sometimes it works and other times........

17 hours ago, JoeBob said:

Lyft and Uber offer ride alternatives to absent parents. 

Sir, I hope you are joking. I would never deposit a scout in an Uber, Lyft or taxi and consider it good.